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
Even if Ewan was the kind of guy who stayed out of trouble, he wouldn’t have been able to stop himself from feeling captivated by her beauty. He couldn’t help but say, “I have a play at Brookesville Theatre this weekend. I have a VIP ticket with me. Would you like to watch it?”His face was full of admiration and adoration for her. The fact was that he had heard a lot of stories about her. The rumors painted her as a lady who was merely interested in superficial stuff such as wealth and fame. He didn’t doubt what he heard until today. He could sense that there was something different about her. She was tender. There was also a touch of somberness about her. Pondering his invitation a little, she said, “My son’s home tutor loves you, Ewan. I’d like to give her the ticket you’re offering me. Is that fine by you?”He was overjoyed. He had never expected her to accept his invitation. So, he handed her his business card. “Can we exchange business cards? I’ll let my assistant p
Gwynn thanked him softly. Noah snorted. “We’re husband and wife. Do you really have to thank me for something so trivial? Anyway, you seem to be chatting quite happily with Ewan. Take my advice. Don’t get too close with people in the entertainment industry!”The car wobbled slightly. Her expression grew slightly duller. “We just ran into each other and chatted a little! I’m not about to become friends or anything with him.”He stared at her for several seconds before he looked ahead again. He was a little displeased. After all, he saw Ewan kissing the back of her hand. She might not have seemed happy about it, but she didn’t exactly throw a fit. The sight of it reminded him of some memories that soured his heart. Ewan was also a Silvercrestian. What a coincidence!He decided to suppress his displeasure.They went back to the villa. He was getting a change of clothes when she received a call from Ewan. Before she could say anything, he snatched away her phone and hurled it o