Fiddling with his phone, Leslie snorted and said, “You say that, but I’ve never had sex with any other lady on our marital bed!”Nellie was about to defend herself when he took more than a dozen pictures out of his front pocket. Then, he flung them onto the bed one by one. He looked at her and sneered, “Get a good look at these saucy pictures! You slept with so many different guys! I wouldn't have known that you’ve got such a darling figure if it weren’t for these pictures. Look at all the fun you’ve had, Nellie.”Picking up the pictures, she checked each and every one of them. She was completely stunned. Then, she came to her senses and started begging him instinctively, “I did it because I’m too lonely! Please don’t show my dad these pictures, Leslie. He'll kill me.”She was still afraid that he’d deny her her wish. After all, she knew better than anyone how heartless he could be. He singlehandedly tortured her and reduced her to a husk of her former self in the past few yea
Closing his eyes gently, Leslie thought to himself. Ella was coming back to Brookesville at last.…Zoe was lingering in the clubhouse’s restroom. She had finally told Leslie about Farley.After a long time, she still didn’t feel any better. In fact, it wasn’t just about Ella. She, too, had been good friends with Farley. He was generous and giving, especially when it came to his friends. Back when she got the news about the plane crash, she was rooted to the spot for a long time, trying hard to come to grips with his demise.Saddened by the thought of him, her nose turned red and tears started building up in her eyes. At that moment, David gave her a call and told her that he was at the parking lot in front of the clubhouse entrance, waiting for her. He also asked her about her lunch with Leslie. Zoe responded softly, “It was brief. The way I see it, he still hasn’t moved on from Ella, but I gave it to him straight… I’ll tell you more about it when I see you.”Then, they s
Eira was about to say something when she suddenly saw someone at the end of the hallway. It was Mason. He was sitting in his wheelchair in silence, staring at her intensely. It startled her so much that she didn’t dare to keep talking. Firstly, she was afraid that Mason might take revenge on her. Then, there was also the fact that she still had feelings for him and she didn’t wish to ruin her chance to win his heart.All sorts of emotions rushed over her at that moment. In the end, she flashed a cold smile at Zoe. “Lilith used to tell me that you loved him deeply and I believed her! Now, I know that you didn’t even know him as well as you should… Your love is just as superficial as my crush on him back then! It isn’t close to anything profound!“Go on! Start a new life and fall in love with another man!“You’re going to regret it someday!”…After a brief moment, Zoe responded to her with a blank expression, “How well do you think you know about my history with Mason, Eira?”
There were no secrets between them, he thought to himself. David pulled the car over after he drove through an intersection. Leaning over, he looked at Zoe quietly and asked her point blank, “Are you thinking about him?”She wasn’t about to admit to it. So, she responded swiftly, “That’s not it!”All of a sudden, she heard a soft clicking sound. The next thing she knew, he unbuckled himself and leaned close to her, seemingly trying to kiss her. The thing was, human bodies react most honestly when they react out of pure instinct. Just as his lips were about to close on hers, she raised her hands and blocked him. The simple gesture stopped him from kissing her altogether.Zoe herself was dumbfounded. It was perfectly common for couples to kiss one another, but she instinctively avoided taking that step with him. Raising her head, she felt a little unsure of herself.He was very close to her now. In fact, they were so close that they could feel each other’s breaths. Under norm
“I drafted up the agreement as a joke, Zoe! The truth is, I never loved you!” …These memories were so overwhelming that they were suffocating her. Raising her head slightly, she tried to fight back her tears. At that moment, it started to drizzle. The raindrops drenched her clothes, but she paid them no mind. In fact, she needed the chilling rain to put out the anxiety in her heart.Then, she started walking in the rain. Eira’s words were stuck on a loop in her mind. “Do you honestly think Mr. Mason would ever love another lady? Do you really think he’s the kind of man who’d abandon his kids just to be with another woman?”All of a sudden, she stopped in her tracks. There was a high-end bridal boutique by the street. Looking through the glass, she could see a pretty lady trying on her wedding dress. There was a young man next to her too. They were so intimate and close to each other that they could only be a couple. However, Zoe was stunned by the sight. It was as if so
The sales assistant served them two cups of coffee, but Zoe didn’t drink a drop of it. Instead, she trained her gaze at Gabriela. Gabriela collected her thoughts and spoke, her eyes staring off into the distant past, “Back then, it was Ava who got in touch with me at the beginning. She said that Mason wanted to make a deal with me.”She raised her cup of coffee and took a sip, her lean fingers were shaking slightly.By the time she spoke again, she was smiling bitterly. “I hated him very much back then. There was no way I’d help him in any way. However, Ava made an offer I couldn’t possibly refuse. Apparently, Mason was going to give me a project that was worth billions of dollars. I could’t possibly turn down such an offer!“Then, Ava brought me to the hospital to sign the contract. That’s when I saw him. He looked so… Well, he certainly looks better now than when I first saw him. It was awful. He was just lying on the bed quietly. He couldn’t even move a finger.“Do you know wh
Cecil had just left. He told Mason that he was still improving on the formula for the latest medicine he had developed and that he wanted him to keep fighting. Needless to say, Mason would never give up. However, it was also true that he didn’t have any idea how long would it take for his right hand to restore its full functions. For that matter, he didn’t know how long he still had to sit in this damned wheelchair.No one had an answer for that. He was in a foul mood. The servants had never dared to disturb him, but tonight was different. He heard the subtle sound of a car pulling into the yard. Then, a flurry of footsteps came from the stairs. At the next moment, Layla was pounding on the poor. “She’s back, Mr. Mason!”At first, he thought she meant Lisa. So, he responded lightly, “Have her wait for me in the dining hall. I’ll be there soon.”However, Layla didn’t respond to him.Frowning, he was about to wheel himself to the door, but someone opened it gently. It was Z
Mason didn’t push her away, but he didn’t keep kissing her either. Underneath the light, he stared at her gloomily. She was wet from head to toe, her clothes clung to her curvature, revealing her darling and seductive figure.Needless to say, he was turned on by her.However, he forbade himself from acting on his desires. She was still hugging him longingly when he caught her wrists and pressed on them with his chest. Then, he started to caress, fondle, and grope her.He was very rough with her.The way he was treating her now was akin to the way he treated the whores out on the street. Realizing she was getting turned on by his touches, he seized the opportunity and whispered nastily in her ear, “Are you getting turned on? Do you know what it’s like to have sex with a paraplegic? You’ll have to take the lead throughout the entire process and you’re in charge of cleaning up afterward because I simply can’t do it!“Knowing this, do you still want to do it? If you’re fine with it,
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