Gwynn gave him some time to find his words. She was just on the end of the phone. Noah had always been confident when it came to seducing or soothing a lady. Now, however, he was at a loss for words. After all, ‘sorry’ might seem inadequate for all the pain he put her through. In the end, he didn’t apologize to her. He also didn’t say anything sweet or loving to her. They seemed pointless now. Instead, he asked in a husky voice, “Are you feeling better? When are you going back to Silvercrest?”She remained quiet for a while before she said softly, “I’ll do it in a couple of days! The snow’s going to stop falling and the flights should resume then.”“Are you going to fly to Silvercrest or Brookesville?” He thought she wouldn’t tell him. To his surprise, she said calmly, “I’m going back to Silvercrest! We still have to get divorced, don’t we? I’ll be waiting for you there, for the divorce.”She mentioned getting divorced twice in the same sentence.He was disheartened to hear
The servants were enjoying the candy and some hot gossip while they slacked off. Gianna had to raise her voice and scream, “Laura! Laura!”All of a sudden, she stopped in her tracks.Lowering her head, she looked below her thighs and saw a stain spreading across the mattress. She had been shouting so vigorously that she lost control of her bladder and peed on the bed!She was stunned for a long time. It was difficult for her to accept it. A strong sense of shame rose within her. The first thing she thought was that she could never let Noah know about this. She hesitated to think how he’d look at her if he learned about her embarrassing moment. She could kiss marrying him goodbye!This was a secret she had to keep. The next step would be to find a doctor to treat her. She had to get rid of her condition if she wanted to keep this mortifying incident under wraps.She tried to be tough, but she couldn’t resist crying out of shame when she saw the yellowish stain on the bed. …
Noah knew, deep down, that he regretted it.However, he didn’t have the courage to ask for Gwynn’s forgiveness and a chance to start over. Divorce was the only option!He most probably wouldn’t even marry Gianna. She had completely gone out of her mind right now!To his surprise, he couldn’t see a shred of tenderness and tolerance in her. Every second he spent with her had made him feel suffocated.Taking a fierce drag of his cigarette, he breathed out the smoke leisurely.He actually felt heartache between puffs of smoke. The next day, he spent all his time looking out the window in the easterly direction. Gwynn was probably on a plane, flying back to Silvercrest right now. Evening rolled on. The servant knocked on the door. “Ms. Gianna is asking for you to join her for dinner, Mr. Noah.”He remained quiet for several seconds.Then, he snuffed out the cigarette, opened the door, and left.Gianna put some thought into her appearance and applied makeup. She wore a beautifu
Noah read the article six times. There was a picture of the attached to the end of the article. He was a famous obstetrician and he looked very familiar.He fixed his gaze at the picture. It took him about two minutes before he figured out who this was. This doctor used to do checkups for Gwynn!He hadn't been at the checkup and thus didn't receive the checkup results firsthand. Gwynn had told him that their unborn baby was developing well in her womb. He trusted her back then.Now, however, it seemed that there was more to it than that.…Rising immediately, he walked over to the door and put on a coat. Taking the car keys, he was about to head out when Gianna yelled at him, “Where are you going at this time of night? It's freezing outside and the roads are icy. Are you trying to get yourself killed?”She chased after him and grabbed his arm. “Are you off to see her? She’s gone! She’s never coming back! You’re the one who asked for a divorce and chose to be with me instead.
At the next moment, he opened the wardrobe where Gwynn kept her stuff. All of the expensive clothes and jewelry he gave her were gone. Not even a single piece was left. There were only a few sleeping gowns there. She had worn them before. He remembered that she wore them as she lay beneath him on the nights that they had sex.…That must’ve been why she didn’t take them with her!Closing the wardrobe, he walked over to the side of the bed and sat down. Pulling out a cigarette from his front pocket slowly, he lit it and took a leisurely drag. Wisps of smoke rose and blurred his vision. He knew that Gwynn wasn’t a materialistic lady. She’d never have brought all of the stuff with her. That left only one possible conclusion. She sold everything!Holding the white cigarette between his fingers, he lifted his chin slightly and took the last drag. Lowering his head, he intended to snuff out the cigarette when he caught something out of the corner of his eye. The nightstand’s
“Gwynn still retains her conscience!“That’s how she’s different from the likes of us.”…Kim finally gave him a piece of her mind. Now, she was merely waiting for her director to dish out his punishment. After all, she played a central role the tragedy of Gianna losing of her left foot and uterus. She helped Gwynn make it happen. She would probably be fired. Noah stared at her quietly. After a brief moment, he picked up the packet of cigarettes from the desk, pulled one out, and lit it up leisurely. He said ever so slowly, “Redeem yourself, Kim! Find the doctor and bring him to me before dawn!”She felt a lump in her throat. “Understood, Mr. Noah!”Then, she left the villa in the dark of night.She knew just how bad of a temper he had. If he was really pissed at her, then she might not have lived to see tomorrow. After all, she was no Gianna. He wasn’t about to show her mercy. Being the efficient assistant that she was, she brought the Gerlandian doctor to the villa just
In the morning, Noah returned to the villa where Gianna was staying.He didn’t want to alert Gianna to his presence. All he wanted to do was retrieve his passport in the study and leave. However, she was waiting for him at the door after he got the passport and was about to leave. She was holding a mug in her hand and her face was grim. “It’s still so early. Where do you think you’re going?” she questioned him. He was a strong-willed man, to begin with. He liked ladies who were tender and accepting. Once Gianna stopped being that and became hysterical instead, he had all but lost his patience for her.Looking at her, he said coldly, “What right do you have to be questioning me?”That stunned her. Glancing at the passport in his hand, she realized what he was doing. She had to shove her anger down to prevent herself from exploding. “You promised me a future, Noah.”He asked her back, “When did I promise that?” Then, he decided to put the cards on the table. “You’re right. I’
Gianna couldn’t help but wonder if he was on something. How else would he have the seemingly endless stamina for sex?She couldn’t stop Noah from leaving. So, she had no choice but to take her frustration out on the servants. However, the servants were all quick-witted. They sensed something was wrong and holed up somewhere she couldn’t find them. With no one to unleash her anger on, she made her way into the master bedroom. Then, she took Noah’s outfits from the wardrobe and hurled them on the floor. Using a pair of sharp scissors, she cut them into ribbons. She was in the middle of it when she suddenly burst into tears and cried her heart out.…Noah took a flight back to Zutriystein. However, Gwynn wasn’t in Silvercrest, nor was she in Brookesville. Dressed in a three-piece suit, he sat on the chair in his office in the Sanders Group office. Looking elegant as he leaned back on his chair, he said menacingly, “I want an explanation. Why didn’t Gwynn take the flight to Si
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