Why would Noah have done that if he didn’t love Gwynn from the bottom of his heart?Gianna had made up her mind. She was going to destroy his love life. She was going to put him through hell way worse than the one she was in. She was going to be there to witness his downfall as he tried and failed to win the love of his life. …It was close to New Year at Zutriystein, their country of origin, now. There were a lot of wealthy Zutriysteinians residing in Nihonburg. A lot of them were playing fireworks now, blasting them in the air, filling the entire town with a cacophony of explosions. Be that as it may, Gwynn wouldn’t eat anything. It had been an entire day, but she didn’t put any food or water in her. She had been working on her painting obsessively the whole time, not even bothering with Lorian when he cried. The bedroom door was opened gently. Noah came in with a tray of food. Dressed in a white shirt and light grey pants, he looked absolutely stunning. His forehead had
Noah didn’t deny it. He enunciated each word when he spoke, “That’s right! It’s a threat.”He was waiting for her to make up her mind. Gwynn leaned back on the couch and looked at him in a daze. He had backed her up to a corner now. She used to be head over heels for him, too. Now, however, he had dropped all of his act and was threatening to push her over the edge. She was the one who gave birth to Lorian, but he was about to forbid her from seeing her son if she didn’t bow down to his wishes. How heartless!At that moment, she tasted bile in her throat. She was wrecked on the inside, but she continued to pit herself against him. She wasn’t sure where the surge of courage came from, but she had steeled herself to push back against his assault. “Fine, then! Starve me. For that matter, go ahead and starve Lorian. You’re just using me to take revenge against my brother, anyway. What’s more, the Worshem blood flowed in Lorian’s veins. “So, starve all of us to death if that’s w
It was the usual cigar brand that Noah had smoked. He acquired the relevant company last year and made some changes to their production. Now, they were no longer making cigars. He was staring off into space. Gladys was less than pleased at the sight. Carrying Lorian in her arms, she started telling him about Gwynn. “She hasn’t eaten or drank anything for two whole days now! If you’re going to be so heartless and let her starve to death, then you should take it up a notch and starve your son to death as well.“That’s the only way you’re going to wipe your slate clean and make way for the next mistress to come. No one will ever know you had a wife and a son. You’ll be free to hook in your next victim, be they Gianna or Brianna…”The old servant might’ve spoken harshly, but she was merely heartbroken on Gwynn and Lorian’s behalf. It was only natural that her mistress would get mad after she saw that cursed footage. What she didn’t count on was that her master would get into a piss
Night rolled on and darkness blanketed over the entire sky. Noah snorted. “Do you really think I love you, Gwynn?” Then, he leaned into her ear. His voice was tender, but there was a piercing coldness in his tone. “I just haven’t had enough of your body! Once we were divorced, I realized something. The most beautiful and sensual lady could’ve taken off her clothes right in front of me and it still couldn’t turn me on.“However, the thought of you crying, begging for mercy while you’re on the bed always gives me a rock-hard boner right away. I have to admit that I’m regretting it a little to have divorced you. Then, I was okay with it because being divorced doesn’t mean I can’t have you.“Perhaps we’ll have even wilder sex with the shackles of marriage off. It’s going to make it downright electrifying!” He made the whole thing sound more humiliating than necessary to hurt her. As expected, Gwynn couldn’t stand it. She wanted to shake off him off immediately. The next thing she kne
He had no pity for her. He was still as heartless as ever!How could she be so stupid? Why would she think he’d ever take pity on her? What gave her the idea that he’d take pity on her just because she starved herself to death? He wouldn’t set her free just because of that. She had truly overestimated herself, just as she overestimated his capacity for kindness.He was stripped of any humanity. In fact, he was a monster!Any signs of hope had escaped her eyes. She merely laid on the bed wordlessly. She wasn’t trying to starve herself now, but she didn’t have the appetite either. There was nothing but despair in her life. There was no hope for her now. Her eyes were filled with nothing but tears. She couldn’t see anything that resembled hope.Noah saw that she had woken up and wanted to talk to her. However, he steeled his heart against her as soon as he saw her tears.This wasn’t Dr. Davon’s first rodeo. He, too, was perfectly aware that Noah had a bad temper. He wouldn’t ha
Noah went back to the master bedroom. However, Gwynn still gave him the cold shoulder and was content to live in her own headspace. Perhaps things were nice and mellow in there. No one would make her do things against her will. Noah would never be able to force himself on her there. Her headspace was free of the cold, unfeeling needles of the IV drip as well as the luxurious yet suffocating cage she was currently trapped in.She had lived in this cage for two years now. She just couldn’t understand it. He had carried out his revenge by taking away her precious youth and the very idea of ‘love.’ What more did he want from her?Standing in front of the dresser, he put his phone on it and looked at her quietly. His tone was gentle when he said, “Let’s make a deal, Gwynn!”She was startled. He continued, “Come back to Brookesville with me! I’ll buy you a villa and you can go back to college if that’s what you want. Also, you can set up an upscale gallery. I won’t keep you trappe
The edges of the papers were so sharp that they cut into her tender skin and drew blood. However, Noah was unfazed by the sight. His lips curled up into a cruel smirk. “Go ahead and rip it up! It’s just a duplicate.”Gwynn’s eyes were red as she stared right into his.The fact was, her actions had gotten a load off his mind. They finally had a fallout. Now, none of them needed to keep up the act. He no longer had to play a loving husband and she could also quit acting like a submissive wife. It was a bitter pill to swallow, but at least it was honest. There wasn’t much room for love to bloom in their hearts anyway. After all, he was buried by the crushing hatred. How was it possible for him to love her?So, he stopped trying to negotiate with her. Instead, he went downstairs, looking as elegant as ever. Gladys was carrying Lorian and playing with him when she saw Noah coming down. She darted over and asked, “Is Ms. Gwynn going to eat something now?”Looking at her, he sai
She had seen how cruel he could be by now. So, she chuckled and retorted sarcastically, “Geez. It must’ve been hard to sit on the evidence for this long! You must’ve been suffering for a long time too, Noah! You’ve been wracking your brain, figuring out the best way to torture us all this time, using liquor and women to numb your pain.“On top of that, you relied on that brand of cigar to comfort your tortured mind. Ask yourself, Noah. Are you free from your life behind bars?“Absolutely not, Noah! You’re still in prison!”…Noah snorted and said, “Say what you want. It’s not going to help your brother’s dilemma! I’ll be waiting for your reply.”Lowering her gaze, she said, “I’ll need some time to think about it!”“Three, two, one…”He wasn’t giving her any room to think about it. He had always been cruel and had a disregard for anyone’s situation. He wasn’t about to break his rule for a lady, much less her. She responded hastily, “It’s a deal!”At that moment, she fell int
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