Stunned, Zoe tilted her head and saw that it was Leslie. He was a man who was about to get engaged and he looked so pumped in the video. However, that didn’t change the fact that he didn’t look too hot right now. His face was pale and his eyes were reddened.“Where’s Ella?” His voice was husky and he was gripping Zoe so tight that he hurt her.She slowly came back to her senses, looked at him, and said softly, “She was in her place at Brooksville when we talked on the phone last night. Aren’t you getting engaged, Leslie? Why are you still looking for her?”Releasing her, Leslie lit a cigar. A wisp of grey smoke started to rise. Flicking the cigar with his lean fingers, he spoke lightly, “I couldn’t get in touch with her since last night! It’s not like I don’t want to let go of her, Zoe, I just don’t want to miss out on her.”She murmured in a daze, “You’re about to get engaged, Leslie! Are you going to make Ella your mistress? Do you think your fiancee would let her go if you do it
His voice was deep, but gentle. He talked to Zoe the way a husband and a lover would. He asked her to stop crying and said that he’d be back in Brookesville soon. On top of that, he’d arrange for some of his men to track down Ella.Much time had passed when Zoe stopped crying.Holding the phone, he listened to her light breathing, and couldn’t help but say softly, “I may have asked you to stop crying, Zoe, but I love it when you cry. I feel the urge to be meaner to you whenever you do. I want to hear you weeping while you wrap your arms around my neck. I want you to call out to my name gently and beg for me to—”She hung up on him abruptly. Hearing the beeping from the other end of the phone, he chuckled. Then, he made a phone call with the hotel phone and asked Ava to come over.Ava hadn’t even had the chance to rest before he asked her to do more work for him. She was seriously thinking if she should’ve asked for a raise.After knocking on the door, she went into his room and
Mason was a perceptive man. Moreover, he had sex with her for so many years. He knew best how to turn her on and he didn’t mind pleasuring her with his fingers.Zoe looked as fragile as she was beautiful when he pushed her to the precipice of pleasure but didn’t exactly give her what she wanted. It was such a shame that he couldn’t sate his own lust because he had to take her feelings into account.Now, however, she was almost in his embrace, shivering lightly. He knew she was wrestling with herself. She wanted to stop loving him but she couldn’t exactly do it. She wanted to cut their ties but she couldn’t resist his affection.The Sander family’s downfall had made her vulnerable and gave him an opening.Leaning in closer, he held her shoulder with one hand and petted the puppy with another. He spoke with such tenderness never heard before, “You’re looking forward to me fingering you! Did it feel that good?”She couldn’t help but turn her head away. The fact was that she had loved
Zoe clenched her fists on the way to the hospital. She didn’t ask Mason anything. The hallway in the hospital felt endless. She could almost hear a lady crying when she was walking down it. There was a trace of twisted sorrow in the lady’s voice. She recognized it, but it also felt as if she had never heard it before.She picked up her pace. She was about to open the door when Mason stood behind her and said with a hushed voice, “Nellie’s men ruined her right ear. We found her in an abandoned warehouse.”Tears welled up in her eyes and her hand, which was holding the door handle, started trembling uncontrollably. She didn’t open the door until after a long time.Leslie, as well as his fiancee, were already in the ward.Ella was sitting on the bed. She was so scrawny that it distorted her beauty. She wasn’t looking at Leslie and his fiancee, nor was she listening to what they were saying. That was because she couldn’t hear them.She looked like a husk of her former self. There
Leslie went back to the hospital in the middle of the night. Ella raised her head, saw that it was him, and proceeded to put her head between her legs. She was still terribly shaken and had no intention of being near him anymore.He gulped and left her ward. Striding across the empty hallways, the sound of his leather shoes striking on the floor was loud and crisp. He pushed open the window at the end of the hallway and let the wind rush at his face. It hurt, but it also chased away the scent of rouge.Then, he heard footsteps behind him and knew it was Mason. With trembling hands, he lit a cigar. The wisps of white smoke made a stark contrast against the dark of night, reminding him of his erotic moments with Ella.…He spoke with a bleak voice, “She took my breath away the first time I saw her. So, I used any means necessary to get her into my grasp, but I knew, deep down, I’d never marry her. That’s something I believe, even to this moment! I can’t marry her! It wouldn’t fit m
Zoe woke up in the morning and saw Mason right before her eyes.He was sleeping soundly on the couch, resting his head on one hand and wrapping her waist with another. The warmth from his palm was searing…His shirt was ruffled and his black long pants were untouched, but his belt was taken off.Checking herself, Zoe realized that her outfits were tidy, all things considered. However, she had a hunch that her bra was taken off. That was when she saw her black lace bra stuffed in the crack of the couch.She blushed immediately. It looked like she did have sex with Mason last night.Moving ever so slightly, she tried to move off the couch, but the hand around her waist tightened its grip and pulled her back. She was pinned on the couch and their bodies were pressed tightly against each other. They were both healthy adults, after all. It wasn’t such a crazy notion that they'd be aroused in each other's presence.The air seemingly fizzled with erotic vibes.Mason smacked her waist
The smile faded from Zoe’s face. The puppy licked her neck when she turned her head to the side in embarrassment, which tickled. She ducked several times and inadvertently buried her face in Mason’s neck. She said with a trace of affection, “Take it away, Mason.”He took the puppy, but he didn’t let go of her. Pressing against her, there was a hint of repressed lust in his eyes. He leaned in her ear and asked tenderly, “Will you be its mommy?”Her cheeks were as red as wine when she responded with a trembling voice, “I will not!”He kept himself pressed against her for a good while before he calmed down and released her. Straightening up his shirt and pants, he told her, “I have an important meeting in the afternoon! I’ll see you again tonight.”“I’m busy tonight.” Chuckling, he asked, “Are you going on a date? Is it with Cecil?”She didn’t feel the need to explain herself to him, but she still complied, “Rosemary recommended an investor to me! She says he’s an extremely c
Rosemary agreed with her choices, so she ordered the waiter, “We’ll be having these! We have a guest and he’s about to arrive. So, please serve the food now.”The waiter nodded and left.Rosemary chatted with Zoe when they were alone, “Terrence was talking on the phone while I was on my way here. It looks like Leslie had a falling out with his fiancee because of your friend. “He had one-night stands with several minor celebrities on the night that he got engaged. His grandpa was very upset over it!”Sighing lightly, she continued, “As a matter of fact, that’s all there is to men! He might do everything, including putting his life on the line, when he’s trying to win your heart. “However, do you think you still have a place in his heart when things get better for him months later? It’s way better to secure wealth than rely on men.”That hit Zoe hard. Ella lost her hearing and sat in the hospital in deep sorrow for one long night. All that suffering amounted to nothing more than
In the presidential suite, the newlywed night was fiery, filled with affection and intimacy. The wedding banquet was still bustling with excitement.There was a special guest, who quietly arrived and hoped to leave just as quietly. He was afraid to disturb her mood and feared that if she saw him, she might not be pleased. However, despite his best efforts, they still crossed paths in the hallway.Gael stood quietly, watching Yanni. She had just taken Ella to the restroom, as she wasn’t comfortable leaving her alone. Besides Ella, there was another small girl with her, probably one of the twins she had with Keaton. The other twin was her brother.The twins were named Shay Bright and Drew Bright. Ella adored her younger siblings. Whenever she came home from school, she would always spend some time playing with them first. At night, she would sneak her little sister into her room and cuddle her to sleep, treating her like a little doll.At first, Yanni was quite worried, but she lat
In the early morning, the first rays of sunlight bathed the earth, signaling a joyous occasion at the Sanders family home. The youngest daughter of Noah and Gwynn was finally getting married. Even more delightful, she was marrying her childhood love. Dressed in a headpiece and red bridal gown, she was as beautiful as could be, the most stunning woman Zion had ever seen.The Quarto family was busy with preparations. Although they were not extremely wealthy, Jordyn was a capable family head with a good reputation. He handled both inside and outside affairs with finesse and charm. To everyone’s surprise, he got along very well with Mason.However, Noah had some reservations. “Don't you have any relatives of your own, Mason?”Mason didn’t engage with his criticism. Together with Zoe, they helped with the wedding arrangements. A traditional Chinese wedding was far more elaborate than a Western one, but thankfully, the families had enough help to avoid any chaotic moments.During the d
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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