Gwynn forced a smile in response. Both of them bared their souls for a while and went to sleep. That was when Noah’s phone, which he put next to his pillow, started ringing.He saw the caller. Squinting his eyes, he answered the call. On the other end of the phone, a middle-aged man spoke. “Archibald secretly did the compatibility test for Gwynn. The result says that her bone marrow is compatible with Ollie’s. I think he’s going to move in on her soon. “Now, I’m aware that you built up some reputation and power in Hucksburgh. I suggest you transfer her there immediately. Better yet, send both of your kids there as well! It’s too dangerous for them to stay in Brookesville.“He’s locking Marisol in the villa against her will.“It’s official. Archibald has lost his mind.”…Noah wore a blank expression. “Got it.” Hanging up, he looked at Gwynn. He knew she heard everything, but she appeared utterly calm. Pulling her over gently, he made her lean on his shoulder and told her
Saul went to the parking spot and was about to get into the car, but Archibald said dryly, “This is a family affair, Saul. You should stay away from this point on.”Saul responded with a smile, “Anything that concerns you is my business, Mr. Archibald.”The old man shot him a glance. “I don’t intend to drag anyone else into my family affair and create unnecessary trouble.”Saul dropped the matter and watched as six limousines drove out of his sight. He waited until all the cars were out of the villa before pulling out his phone, changing the SIM card, and making a call. “Something bad happened, Mr. Noah.”“Archibald wouldn’t let me follow him… I don’t even know which hospital he’s going to.”…Back in the director’s office in the Sanders Group, Noah hung up the phone and walked outside at once. He relayed an order when he passed by Kim’s office, “Summon as many bodyguards as you can from the security firm. I need them with me.”It was a brief order, but it hinted at a dire sit
One of the doctors was so dense that he took an anesthetic over and said, “We’re going to begin the bone marrow transplantation now. Please get out of here, sir.”“To hell with that.”Noah swung his feet and broke three of the male doctor’s rib bones. The latter slipped on the floor and groaned out of pain. At the next moment, several hundred bodyguards he hired from the security firm surrounded and sealed off the hospital. All of a sudden, Archibald’s twenty-over bodyguards were as insignificant as a speck of sand! The moment Gladys regained her freedom, she went over to Gwynn and undid her bonds. She broke down crying. “It’s a good thing that Noah is here in time! Otherwise, something horrible would’ve happened to you.”Gwynn’s eyes were filled with tears. She had made plans with Noah to go to Hucksburgh in three days, but none of them thought Archibald would be this insane.Noah didn’t see the need to play nice anymore. He took his time taking off the suit jacket, discar
Every member of the staff in Hyacinth Hospital was trying their best to save Ollie. Fortunately, the little boy was a tough cookie. He gave everyone a scare, but he ultimately survived without suffering any permanent damage to his body. However, he was getting weaker and weaker. Talia held her son and cried her heart out. Now that she had lost her reputation, she had also lost her right to voice her opinion among the Templetons. She had no choice but to take Archibald’s side.She started vocally blaming Gwynn for not looking at the big picture and keeping him happy.He was feeling guilty, to begin with. So, he couldn’t bear to hear what Talia was saying. Roaring at her, he said, “If you have the time to be sleeping with men out there, you might as well keep Ollie and Jolie company. How else do you think Noah managed to set you up?”Talia felt such intense shame from being lectured in front of everyone that she could just die!With that said, she didn’t truly want to die. So,
Noah looked at Gwynn and said tenderly, “Stay here and don’t wake Holly up. If she asks about me, just tell her I’m on a work trip.”He simply couldn’t worry enough about them and continued to give her advice on what to do. On the other hand, she teared up and remembered everything he said. Then, he left with Officer Kingston before lunch while she stood on the balcony and watched the police car drive off into the distance.She counted the days until his return.Seven days came and passed. It felt like a century for her. However, he still hadn't come back to her. She tried and failed to see him at the prison. The warden said to her, “Mr. Noah is tied to a serious case.”He didn’t so much as blush when he made blatant lies about her husband. She knew, deep down, that this was Archibald’s doing!She also knew that the old man wasn’t about to release Noah unless she went to him and begged to trade her husband’s life with her bone marrow.However, she wasn’t going to do that.
It was the middle of the night. Archibald sat in his study, wearing a gloomy expression. He asked Saul, who was standing next to him, “Did Noah admit to committing the crimes?”Saul was freshening the cup of tea for him. Then, he smiled faintly and said, “It’s such a big case. Why would he admit to having done anything? The way I heard it, they beat him to a pulp, but he simply wouldn’t back down.”The old man snorted. “He’s a stubborn one.”Taking the cup of tea, he blew on it and said, “We have to use some unconventional means against stubborn mules like him. Haven’t those guys done an exceptional job at extracting information before? Tell them to do anything necessary and force a confession out of him.”Saul smiled. “Are you sure, Mr. Archibald?”The old man put down the cup and asked, “Why do you seem to be concerned about him so much?”Saul waved his hand and denied it. “I’m just worried that doing it will ruin your relationship with Ms. Gwynn. After all, she’s really doin
It was a winter night. The wind was so biting that it pierced his weary bones. Archibald stood in the hallway, experiencing the kind of helplessness he had never felt in his entire life. Then, he heard a voice from behind. “Are you Mr. Archibald?”“Who goes there?”He turned around abruptly and looked at the guy. It turned out it was a delivery man. He was holding a wreath made of fresh flowers. Handing it to the old man gingerly, he said, “This is from Ms. Gwynn. She’s sorry for your loss!”It was a wreath…A storm brewed in the old man’s eyes. Tossing the wreath onto the floor, Archibald lost his cool and stomped on it, crushing it beyond recognition. He knew, deep down, that it was a warning from Gwynn. If he continued to exert pressure on Noah, then she’d do something to Anderson again. She was truly capable of destroying someone’s psyche, instead of killing him outright.Saul rushed over, saw what happened and was shocked. “What happened here?”Raising his head sli
Gwynn merely slept for a couple of hours.She looked after Lorian and Holly as usual. She was putting clothes on her little girl when the latter said she missed her dad. Leaning on her mom’s shoulder, she said longingly, “I miss Dad.”Gwynn felt a lump in her throat.She soothed her little girl in a tender tone, “Dad’s on a work trip. He misses us a lot, too.”However, Lorian knew a little about the adult’s affairs. He hesitated a little before posing the question. “When’s Dad coming back?”Gwynn was stumped for a moment. Then, she reached out and touched Lorian. Her voice was a little choked up when she spoke. “He’ll be back before New Year! I’m sure of it.”Lorian decided to drop the matter.He waited until he was alone before he wiped tears away in the room. Gwynn stood at the door for a long time, but she decided to walk inside eventually.He saw her coming in and turned his head sideways, stubbornly. He asked, “Is Dad not coming home anymore? Is he dead?”The young bo
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