Charlie put on a serious face. He said solemnly, “That’s a little tricky! However, it just so happens that a friend of mine has a vacant apartment. It isn’t huge, but he did have a keen sense in picking out a good place. It’s right on Heritage Lane. I think it compliments Ms. Ayanna’s status well.”Anderson snuffed out his cigarette and held Ayanna in his arms when he stood up. …A couple of briefcases were wobbling gently in the car. An hour later, they arrived at the apartment on Heritage Lane. Charlie was right, It wasn’t huge by any means. It was barely eight hundred and sixty square feet. However, its interior was nothing short of lavish and the decor was extravagant as well.Even Anderson, someone who was born into an extremely wealthy family, was awed by how luxurious the apartment was. Once he let Ayanna settle in, he walked downstairs and got into his car. Charlie drove the car himself. He spoke as if they were chatting casually. “It’s a nice place, indeed. The fa
Talia was speechless for a long time.Her tone was cold when her voice reverberated in the living room. “You don’t love me? Do you want a divorce? That’s not what you said when you married me, Anderson. You said I’m your ideal wife because of how warm and thoughtful I am.”“That ship has sailed,” Anderson said. “Take a look at yourself, Talia. Do you honestly still think you’re warm right now?”…Tears streamed down her cheeks. She asked defiantly, “Well, who made me this way? Who exactly is the reason that I became a raging shrew? Tell me, Anderson!”He didn’t have an answer for that. The night wind blew past, creating a rustling sound that reminded everyone of the swaying pendant light in the yard. Archibald was beside himself with rage when he heard what his grandson said. He barked an order to the servants, “Smash all the pendant lights right now.”“Dad!”Marisol looked distressed. She yelped in shock, “Are you going to smash everything that’s connected to Gwynn, Dad?
Gwynn was working on a painting in her gallery.Then, she heard her assistant knocking on the door. “There’s a Ms. Talia looking for you, Ms. Gwynn. She’s been here before.”She was a little stunned. Turning around, she looked outside. True enough. Talia was standing at the door. However, she was evidently skinnier than before. The sorrow in her eyes was unmistakable as well. Obviously, she had a hard time with her life. Gwynn had no interest in seeing her. However, she also knew that Talia wouldn’t quit until she saw her. In the end, she chose to meet up with her in a cafe nearby. A sweet aroma rose from two cups of coffee.A couple of elegant ladies sat across from each other. Their paths would probably never have crossed if it wasn’t for Anderson. Talia was the one who broke the silence. “You look well. Life must’ve been kind to you.”Gwynn responded dryly, “Life’s okay, I guess!”Her cold, distant attitude made things a little awkward between them for a moment. Low
However, the black Maybach didn’t park on the porch after it pulled into the villa. Instead, Noah drove it to the underground garage. The car slid down the slope all of a sudden. Before Gwynn knew what was happening, he had locked the garage door so no servant could come inside. She didn’t suspect anything, though. Unbuckling herself, she was about to get out of the car, but he held her slender waist. Then, he carried her and set her down on his lap before reclining his seat until it was lying flat. He was lying on the seat while she sat on his hips, giving rise to a tantalizing yet embarrassing sight.It was dark in the car. He brushed her delicate cheeks and spoke in an extremely husky voice. “Did you just say I’m handy in a brawl? Is that just another way of saying I have great stamina?”Her face flushed immediately.He was well over forty years old, but he could really get in the mood anytime, anywhere. There was a bulge on his deep-colored long pants. It was excepti
An ear-piercing crash could be heard. One of the doors of Noah’s black Maybach flew off its hinges after brutally scraping against the wall. It made a loud clang when it hit the pavement.At the next moment, his car teetered toward a wall ahead and rammed into it. A loud crash could be heard. Then, thick, black smoke rose from the hood of the car. The airbag was deployed upon impact, saving Noah’s life. However, several shards of sharp glass flew right at him and buried themselves deeply into his right arm. Crimson blood flowed down his white shirt before dripping onto the ground. He sat in his car and panted heavily. He was afraid. However, he was more scared that his kids would be fatherless if something really happened to him. Gwynn would be left alone and helpless with no one to back her up. Their adversaries would finally have the chance to mistreat her!Steeling his mind, he gripped the glass shards that stuck out from his arm and pulled them out in one swift moti
Noah pointed at the old man and said harshly, “Heed my advice, Archibald. There will come a day when you’ll lose your powers and glory. It’d be wiser to not make enemies of everyone around you.”That was when Archibald finally spoke. “You’re tough enough to survive it, Noah! Well, you should’ve gone straight to the police department. So, what are you doing here, making a scene?!”He knew just how to turn the old man’s word back on him. After all, he was very tough.He sneered. “I’m worried that the moment I step foot into the police department, you’ll be so concerned that you might need to take medication for your heart attack!”Instead of lingering in the conference room, he turned around and left. At this moment in time, he and Archibald had had a fallout in front of the public. There was no turning back now.He had just taken a couple of steps forward when he saw Gwynn standing outside. She looked very miserable. She was still wearing her indoor slippers, for crying out loud.
The door creaked and swung open gently. All the lights in the bedroom were turned off. It was pitch black. Gwynn didn’t realize Noah was awake until she walked over to the side of the bed. He was leaning on the headboard, staring at her profoundly. It was a little scary too. Sitting next to him, she said tenderly, “Here. Have some food. I’m going to tend to your wounds.”A soft click could be heard as the lights in the room turned on. He was staring at her with unblinking eyes. “Where are the kids?”She responded softly, “They’re already back home!”He said gently, “Do you know why I’m so pissed off? I don’t blame him for doing something to my car. However, Lorian and Holly would’ve been in the car if the accident happened earlier today. I can’t even begin to think what would’ve happened if that’s the case!”Then, he stared at her intensely. “He’ll never let us go! I’m probably going to do something that’s going to make the Templetons feel displeased, to say the least. The
Holly ran over and stopped in her tracks. It looked like Mommy just cried…Gwynn’s black hair was covered with sweat and stuck to her back. She was leaning on Noah’s chest, asking him to carry her. She was acting the way Holly usually did, acting cute and asking for hugs. Holly scratched her head. She didn’t know that her mom also liked to act cute with her dad. Meanwhile, Gwynn didn’t dare to move at all. She was so embarrassed right now. A slight movement would give her real feelings away!She said in a choked-up voice, “Take Holly out of here, Noah.”Lowering his head, he looked at her and chuckled. “What about you, then? What are you going to do if the kids see you like this?”She hammered his shoulder in response. Then, she dropped the matter for the time being and ushered his little girl out of there. The bedroom was silent once again. Then, he proceeded to pleasure her several times. His eyes would lock onto her face whenever he thrust into her, unwilling to miss
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