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Monty went straight to the point, "After our last meeting, I developed a strong liking for you, Paityn. I want to take things further. "With my wealth as a guarantee for your company and your status as a married woman, securing custody of the child shouldn't be a problem if we get married."Paityn couldn’t deny that she was tempted. She didn’t love Monty; they had even been business rivals before. However, she was utterly hopeless with Jamie, having already lost all her leverage. If Paityn didn’t want to lose custody of Carol, Monty was indeed an ideal marriage candidate. However, she had reservations. She wasn't ready to give herself emotionally or physically. If they did get married, it would be purely a transaction.The setting sun melted into gold. Paityn sat in the car and said quietly, "Let's skip other details for now, Mr. Monty. The most pressing matter is that I won’t have any more children."To her surprise, he readily agreed, "I already have a child, and you have Caro
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Jamie was a big man, but he couldn't replace the soft body of a woman.At 3:30 am, he got up and carried the five-year-old Carol into the bedroom. He walked back and forth, while he gently comforted her. Just as she was on the verge of falling asleep, a flash of lightning streaked across the sky. Then, it was followed by a thunderous crack as the heavens opened up. Torrential rain poured down and enveloped the world in a misty haze.Carol suddenly woke up. Although she liked Jamie and the Lockwood Manor was luxurious, it wasn’t the place she had grown up in. On a stormy night like this, she missed the babysitter who raised her even more. Most of all, she missed Paityn.Carol made quite a fuss, crying for her mother. Despite his reluctance, Jamie couldn’t fulfill her wish. Eventually, Carol was exhausted from crying, and she finally nestled on his shoulder and fell asleep, only to be startled awake again by the thunder. This cycle continued several times, eventually disturbing Ma
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On the other end of the phone, Paityn thought for a moment before replying, "Let’s make it in the afternoon! I have a meeting scheduled for the morning."Jamie didn’t think much of it. After all, Paityn was in business, and social engagements were common. He grunted affirmatively and confirmed the time and location with her.To Paityn's surprise, Jamie didn’t arrange the meeting at the Lockwood Corporation. However, he actually decided on a high-end private room in a club. Paityn figured Jamie was probably planning to bring his legal team along to negotiate with her. The thought of that scene made her feel a chill, but she had come to accept it calmly.Paityn agreed, and Jamie hung up. Perhaps he couldn’t accept his own compromise either. He still minded her involvement with Monty. He resented her lack of self-respect.After hanging up the phone, Jamie stared at the dim sky, feeling an indescribable heaviness in his heart. He took a shower and washed his face. Then, she changed i
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"You just need to be my faithful wife."Your duties include maintaining a pure reputation outside and avoiding any scandals that could impact Lockwood Corporation. "This also includes the responsibilities of being a spouse. As for whether we will have a second child, that will be decided two years after the wedding."…Paityn blinked lightly when Jamie finished speaking and expressed his intentions clearly.Her voice was slow as she replied, "It sounds like you've granted me a tremendous favor. I can see my child anytime and have 50 million a year to spend. "On top of that, I have the opportunity to bear your second child. I believe many women would be overjoyed to receive such privileges, but I do not want them. After all, you don't treat me as a person in this marriage at all."Jamie's expression darkened. He hadn't expected Paityn to reject him outright. She had even cried and begged him previously, expressing a willingness to live in Silvercrest with Carol. Were those ch
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Paityn walked down the stairs. A long black limousine was parked in front of the building. As she approached, the driver got out of the car to open the door for her. He politely said, “Mr. Monty has been waiting for you. He truly cares about you.” The driver was referring to Monty Verdan. Earlier that morning, Monty and Paityn had reached a consensus. They would marry. This marriage felt more like a transaction. Paityn needed Monty’s wealth to maintain her image, while he required a presentable wife and her expertise in the new energy development project. Monty would save a substantial amount of expenses by marrying her. Neither of them would be at a loss.Paityn nodded and slid into the back seat of the car. Monty was impeccably dressed. He looked at her with a gaze that held not only admiration for her abilities but also a subtle hint of tenderness. For a man like him, marriage didn’t have to be merely a transaction. He proposed it primarily because he liked Paityn. He
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Lorian tilted his head up to look at Tegan, and his gaze was filled with questions. "Since when did Paityn have a fiancé? If Jamie finds out about this, won't he lose his mind?"Tegan bent down to hold the child and responded softly, "I only found out in the past couple of days, and I didn’t know how to tell you. Jamie was planning to sue Paityn, wasn’t he? Isn't this outcome much better?"She had begged Jamie when they were at Lockwood Manor that day, but his heart was as cold as ice. Tegan’s felt despair right there and then, and it must have been even worse for Paityn. After all, the latter was the one who got targeted. That was why when Tegan didn’t object to it when she learned of Monty's existence, even though she was surprised. If there was someone in this world who could protect Paityn and provide her with a stable life, she wouldn’t care who that man was.Tegan might not have cared, but Lorian did. After all, he knew Jamie the best. They are cousins. If Jamie found out th
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The atmosphere in the private room suddenly froze. Everyone’s eyes were on Jamie, while his gaze locked onto Paityn and Monty. They were sitting close together and looked every bit like a newlywed couple.Jamie’s voice was cold. “Quite the lively scene. Are you all discussing wedding plans?”Carol saw him and softly called, “Daddy.”That single word brought Jamie back to his senses, keeping him from flipping the table on the spot. Still, his expression remained dark as he walked over and picked up Carol for a hug. Then, he looked icily at Paityn. “Let’s talk alone.”Before Paityn could respond, the rest of the Lockwood family arrived. They saw the scene and immediately understood the situation. Mason paused in surprise. Then, he said to Jamie, “Paityn’s having a family dinner. Whatever you need to discuss can wait. There’s no rush.”Mason greatly admired Paityn and hoped she could become his daughter-in-law.But with Jamie pressuring her into such a quick engagement, how could
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The night felt as eerie as a specter.Mason and Zoe did their best to comfort Carol inside the Lockwood Manor. They treated her exactly as they usually did. They didn't give the little one any pressure, and they certainly not probing about Monty in front of her. Adult matters had nothing to do with children.On this chilly spring night, Jamie wore only a thin white shirt as he leaned against the railing of the terrace and smoked. Within half an hour, a small pile of cigarette butts had accumulated on the ground. Jamie calculated the time and turned to extinguish the cigarette. As he made his way downstairs, he put on a jacket.Mason blocked his way on the first floor. “Where are you going?”Jamie didn’t stop his pace, and he replied while opening the front door, “I'm off to find Paityn.”A gust of cold wind blew in, chilling Mason to the bone, and prompting him to curse under his breath. He sneered, “Can’t you wait for even a single night? Who did you inherit this nasty temper
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That night, Jamie and Paityn returned home with their daughter Carol. As soon as they arrived, Carol went to do her homework, while Paityn went to check on their youngest son, Colten Lockwood. The housekeeper was taking care of him and, upon hearing footsteps, turned her head and softly said, "Madam, you're back? He hasn't woken up at all, he's such a good boy."Paityn smiled lightly and signaled for the housekeeper to go downstairs and rest.When the door closed, she looked down at the sleeping Colten. The little one, only eight months old, resembled his father completely; almost like a miniature copy of Jamie. Even Carol, at times, would look at her brother’s face and marvel: "It’s really a masterpiece from God!"Jamie replied, "You even know what a masterpiece is?"Carol teased, "A husband’s looks are the wife’s glory!"Paityn quietly said to Jamie, “She must have seen a supermodel runway show."Jamie immediately asked, "Did she like it?"Paityn didn't answer, just smiled.
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On the second floor, Gwen was trying on her wedding dress for tomorrow. Just as Zion had wished, it was a traditional Zutriysteinian wedding.The red wedding gown was crafted by the top artisans from Zutriystein, elegant and dignified. The headpiece she wore was adorned with wild pearls; each gem was carefully embedded, and the headpiece alone cost tens of millions. A substantial amount of money had been spent.The woman in the mirror was stunningly beautiful. Gwen gently touched her headpiece and muttered to herself, "Zion really doesn’t mind spending money on this little hobby of his."Gwynn, as a mother, patted her head. "This little girl really doesn’t know when to keep quiet, but luckily, she’s married well and is right here beside me..."She had given a generous wedding gift, exactly the same as when Holly got married. Like Holly, Gwen didn’t want any shares of the Sanders Group. The money that Zion earned was enough to support both of them and his small hobbies.Meanwhile
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Ignacio said, "We can’t take care of both of you."Holly was at a loss for words.Lucius was at that lively age, but he was raised by his father and had good manners. When he saw Ocelotte, he respectfully greeted him, saying, "Second Uncle."Ocelotte patted his little head, thinking that the boy seemed sturdier than his own children, possibly because Molly was too fragile. He made a mental note to make sure Yeager got some extra nutrients when he went back.The black Rolls-Royce Phantom sped down the highway, getting them back to the Qiao family mansion before evening.The Sanders family’s sons had all moved out, leaving only Gwen still living at home. Holly, who rarely came back, was also staying at the house. She didn’t refuse, planning to stay for a few days before heading to Silvercrest to visit her biological parents and pay respects.The car pulled into the Sanders Residence, and the house was lit up brightly.In the courtyard parking area, luxury cars were parked everywhe
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In the evening, Gwen was preparing to leave work.In the parking lot, she spotted Zion’s car, but it was empty. Just then, a school leader passed by and said to her, “Zion came to school. There’s a donation ceremony happening in the auditorium. You should go check it out. "Then, you two can head home together afterward. On a cold day like this, a nice dinner would be perfect. What a cozy idea!”Gwen playfully replied, “You really know how to enjoy life.”The leader, holding a bag of groceries, laughed, “See? Your teacher’s wife has been nagging me since morning to go home and cook while babysitting the grandkids.”Gwen smiled softly, watching him leave.In the sky, clouds glowed orange and yellow, their edges tinged with gold.She carried a thermos as she walked toward the auditorium. Along the way, a few students noticed her and started chirping excitedly, cheekily calling her “Ms. Gwen.”Gwen corrected them, “It’s Ms. Gwen.”The students laughed and teased, “Ms. Gwen! Mr. Z
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Gwen stared dazedly at the man.Zion, dressed in a black coat, stood tall in the study, exuding an oppressive aura. He walked toward her and pulled the teary-eyed girl, her face streaked like a little tabby cat, into his arms. One hand gently smoothed her hair as his voice softened to the extreme, "Still saying you didn’t cry."Gwen leaned against his shoulder, mumbling, "You did it on purpose.""Are you at least a little touched?"She pounded on him twice more in response.Zion chuckled lowly, letting the girl vent while his heart ached silently.These past five years had been filled with fear and uncertainty for him. He had been afraid that before he could make a name for himself, Gwen would fall for someone else. If that happened, what could he possibly use to ask her to come back to him?The love story of a poor boy and a rich girl might've existed in novels, but the reality was often harsh.Gwen didn’t care, but he couldn’t bear to let her endure hardship.Now, as they
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Zion and Gwen's marriage seemed inevitable, with no one putting up any resistance. Occasionally, Gwen even had a strange illusion.It all went so smoothly that the years of separation seemed like they had never happened, as if she and Zion had always been together. After their reunion, he didn’t even ask her about her life abroad and treated her just as he did before.She was no longer as youthful and tender, but Zion still saw her as if she were a 20-year-old girl. Gwen felt a bit dejected, thinking to herself, he must just like girls around 18-year-old.But unfortunately, the spring river flows eastward and cannot return!Zion only smiled.In winter, the days grew shorter. After work, Gwen arrived at Zion's villa, but he had not yet come home. The two housekeepers had already started preparing dinner.When Gwen got out of the car, she received a call from Zion. Her voice was soft and tender.“When will you be back?”On the other end, Zion checked the time and said, “I’ll be
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Zion noticed Gwen gazing at him with those wide, expectant eyes again. With a chuckle, he reached into the pocket of his trench coat, pulled out a sleek wallet, and carefully extracted a platinum card. He placed it in her outstretched hand and said with a smile, “This is my secondary card. There’s no credit limit.” Gwen gasped softly, then teased, “Wow, aren’t you generous? Thank you, Teacher Qin.” Zion gave her a light tap on the head. Not missing a beat, Gwen wrapped her arms around his neck and grinned mischievously, “Thank you, my sugar daddy.” Zion’s response was to pull her close, cupping her cheeks as he kissed her fiercely. Though he once carried himself as an educator and now as a refined businessman, he found himself utterly smitten by her playful antics. After the kiss, Zion leaned close to Gwen's ear and murmured something uncharacteristically crude that sent a shiver down her spine. He playfully nipped her nose. “Turns out you’ve got a thing for bad boy
