“Really?” Leaning on his shoulder, Gwynn said, “Your words don’t mean anything to me, Noah! I need to catch some sleep. If you’re still hungry for sex, then I’ll call up some prostitutes for you. They’re legal here.”Lowering his head, he stared into her eyes profoundly. Clearly, he was upset at what she said.Ignoring him, she tugged her sleeping robe and exited the guest room in the dark of night. He cast a glance at the door. Gwynn had changed, indeed. If this had happened in the past, she would’ve fought tooth and nail to avoid having sex with him. Now, it seemed she could put aside her petty feelings and give him a handjob just to keep him quiet. What on earth was going through her mind?…Morning rolled on. Gwynn freshened up and came downstairs. Noah was playing soccer with his son in the yard while Holly was sleeping under the sun in the crib. Then, the little girl stretched, looking as comfortable as she could be.It was a beautiful sight to behold. Her newl
Gwynn stared at him. After a brief moment, she said dryly, “You’re ruthless, Noah! You’re even willing to sacrifice Lorian to further your own goals! I guess it’s all in a day's work for you. After all, he was merely born because you couldn’t control your lust. He’s the same as a pet, as far as you’re concerned!”Noah looked at his son, whose head was covered with sweat from playing soccer. He stared at him for a brief moment before he tore his gaze away. “I was going to raise my son that way, to begin with. I’m merely letting you raise him because you loved keeping him with you. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have had such a happy childhood.”“Am I supposed to thank you for that? You keep making all these claims, but do you even have time for Lorian? I think you’ll be too busy sleeping around!”…Gwynn’s words irritated him. However, he didn’t get mad at her. Looking at her, he smiled softly, “No one else will come between us.”She didn’t believe what he was saying, nor did she car
Gwynn couldn’t care less about it. Time passed by and it was after New Year. Noah had to attend a business dinner. After all, his important business associates would be there. It would’ve been unseemly if he didn’t show himself.Moreover, he hadn’t seen one of them for a long time. Gregory. This man used to love Zoe. He even fought with Mason once. Gregory had been married once. However, he couldn’t get along with his wife after less than a year. So, they got divorced amicably. Now, he was single and available. As he poured himself a glass of liquor, he scanned Noah from head to toe.He couldn’t believe Noah had returned to Zutriystein. Now, he was not a decent man. On the contrary, he loved sowing chaos. So, he sent a text to Liam, who was overseas right now. “Noah has returned to Zutriystein.”After that, he tucked his phone away and started drinking shots with Noah. Noah had been controlling his desire to drink recently. If he had no choice and had to drink, he’d on
The whole debacle went on until two in the morning. Noah returned to the villa and sat in the car for a while. It was eerily quiet around here. All of the lights inside were turned off. The few lamps on the porch were the only source of light and they looked especially lonely in the cold night.After a brief moment, he opened the car door and walked into the villa. It was dim indoors, but he didn’t turn any lights on. He merely climbed the stairs in the dark. A gentle moonlight cascaded into the bedroom. Gwynn was sleeping soundly with both of the kids by her side. As usual, there wasn’t a place for him in the seventy-eight-inch bed. Standing before the bed, he loosened his tie underneath the cold moonlight. Then, he took off his suit and white shirt. Gwynn caught the scent of alcohol and opened her eyes.“Are you awake?” Staring at her, he spoke in a cold, emotionless tone. Before she could respond to him, he pinned her on the bed. She tried to squirm, but he pinned her
Gwynn was stunned the moment she heard her brother’s name. Lowering his head, he looked at her. He noticed a hint of misery in her eyes, which alluded to her feminine charm. It pulled him in, making him lower his head and kiss her. She was dazed.For a while there, she forgot that she should’ve fought back. She didn’t react until after he pressed his body against hers again while his lips were still sealing hers. Then, she curled up and stopped him from advancing. Her voice trembled. “Liam’s here.”Holding her lean shoulders, he popped a boner. Leaning into her ear, he said in a husky voice, “We’re legally married. So what if he’s here?”Pushing him away, she said, “I’m not as shameless as you are.”Before he could retort, she raised her voice and said to the servant outside the study, “Tell Liam to give us a minute! Tell him Noah will be there to see him soon.”The servant left and did her bidding. Propping himself up, he bared his chest, which was fair but firm. She was
Liam tried to climb to his feet, but he fell on the carpet listlessly. “Liam!” Gwynn ran over and helped her brother up. Once Liam managed to find his footing, she couldn’t help but call out to him again, heartbroken, “Liam!”At the next moment, tears rolled down her cheeks. She was the one who refused to listen to her brother and secretly got together with Noah. That was why she was in too deep now. They were siblings, but they hadn’t managed to see each other for such a long time. They alone knew just how difficult and heartbreaking it was. Liam was bruised and swollen. Touching her affectionately, he didn’t even blame her one bit, just as always. “I’m taking you away now.”However, she shook her head lightly. It wasn’t just about the evidence Noah had. She couldn’t possibly leave, just like that, because she needed to think about Lorian and Holly. She had been married to Noah for a long time, she knew better than anyone what heinous acts he was capable of.He wanted to
Noah watched as they hugged each other. They might’ve been siblings, but that didn’t stop him from feeling jealous of Liam. Gwynn should only ever embrace him and no one else. The snow started melting as the sunlight beat down on them. Noah and Liam stared at each other fiercely, fully intending to fight again. Realizing that they were about to have another scuffle, Gwynn gripped her brother’s sleeves and begged softly, “Don’t do it, Liam!”His heart softened whenever he heard his sister’s pleas. Unwilling to make things difficult for her, he looked at Noah and sneered. “Come right at me if you still harbor hate for me, Noah. You’re a lousy excuse of a man to take it out on ladies!“Gwynn has said that she wanted to stay. So, I’m not going to force her to leave. However, if you keep sleeping around and let the other ladies hurt her, then I’m going to make you pay, even if it means sacrificing myself. Don’t test my patience!”Noah sneered right back at him. “Farewell, Liam!
Noah intended to make her happy. Pondering on it a little, he added, “There’s going to be a party for high society folk and celebrities soon. Come along with me and I’ll introduce a few people to you. They’re going to be helpful for your business.”He didn’t want Gwynn to spend too much time with the other homemakers. It would just be a waste of time. He’d much prefer her to spend more time at home, keeping him and the kids company.She merely smiled faintly in response. …There was indeed a huge party for high society folk and celebrities held at the Imperial Hotel on New Year’s Eve. This was the first time Noah brought his wife along for business purposes. He proceeded to introduce some extremely powerful people who could help her with the gallery. Then, they chatted for a while before he asked her to put some food in her belly. It was time for him to deal with some other pressing matters now.She obeyed and went away.With glasses of wine in their hands, the elite busines
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