Ayanna thought that once he vented his anger a few times, he would grow tired of it. Anderson might not have mentioned it, but she could tell from the sexual positions and kinks that his private life had likely been wild and reckless over the past year.Holding the gold card, she whispered, "I have a place to stay. I'll come over when you want to see me."He didn’t object to it. He didn't care where she stayed. All he wanted was to vent his hatred towards her. What he sought was not just physical release but to make her experience utter ruin and taste the bitterness of betrayal by a loved one. Merely toying with her a few times would be too merciful.Later, he left under the cover of night.…After a long while, Ayanna dragged her exhausted body to take a shower. Everything here was just as it used to be. Even the bathrobe was placed exactly where it had been before.Wrapping herself in the bathrobe, she looked at her reflection in the mirror. She might’ve seemed pale, bu
Ayanna didn't dare to think about marrying him.Although being his mistress was humiliating, she was content with it. She loved him, and he loved her back. On top of that, they had an adorable daughter together!She hesitated for a moment, contemplating whether to reveal Daphne’s existence now.But Anderson said, "I’m quite busy in the company lately. So, I might not be able to spend time with you this week! Let's spend Christmas Eve together. I’m going to give you a surprise."He said he had booked the most luxurious private room for a candlelight dinner with her.She was overjoyed.Worried that he might neglect his wife, she advised gently, "In the past, both of you have misunderstandings because of me. I hope you’ll treat her better now."A cold smile formed on his face.However, he held the woman close and pressed his face against her delicate neck, breathing warmly: "How are you this considerate, darling? Would you be jealous if I were to go home and have sex with her? I
Gwynn had arranged to go shopping and have coffee with Renata, but the latter couldn’t be there because there was an emergency.Gwynn smiled gracefully.She continued to stroll alone, not particularly caring where she ended up. She was planning to go to the company to pick up Noah in the evening. Then, they’d go to their favorite restaurant for dinner before heading home together.Life was peaceful.She lacked nothing in terms of money. Gladys and a nanny looked after her children at home. She also cherished the occasional moments alone with her husband to nurture their relationship.Of course, she’d never go to a hotel if he suddenly felt like doing it after dinner.She never expected to run into Ayanna. Ayanna was shopping in a baby store, picking out clothes for her daughter. Her eyes were misty with emotion, her fair face glowing with health, looking quite well-off.Seeing Gwynn, Ayanna felt a bit awkward, "Greetings, Ms. Gwynn."Gwynn didn't blame her.She took the sma
Martha had keen eyes. That was for sure.Despite the crumbling relationship between Gwynn and the Templeton family, blood ties were just complicated. She might have met Daphne just once, but she was already planning a bright future for the little girl. Daphne was all but promised a prosperous future.Ayanna gently patted her daughter.That was when the doorbell rang. Martha went to answer it and found a wealthy lady standing there. Unable to help herself, she asked, "Have you come to the wrong door, miss?"It was Talia. Last night, she discovered her husband was keeping a mistress. So, she followed the clues and ended up here. To her surprise, however, it wasn't a young and beautiful woman. In fact, it was someone from the past, someone who had caused Anderson to end up in prison.He and Ayanna were together again.As soon as she walked in, she saw the illegitimate child. How could she not be furious?She had been dutiful to her husband and in-laws since reconciling with him.
In the evening, she made a phone call to Anderson, who answered the call.After a moment of silence, Ayanna spoke softly, "I want to leave the city, Anderson. I've wronged you in the past, but I will find my own way to make amends.""Make amends, you said." He took a sip of his drink.He leaned back on the sofa, giving a gentle smile as he gave her the sweet talks again."What's wrong?"Why are you saying these resentful words again?"The best way for you to make amends is to stay by my side and let me see you whenever I want."…Ayanna buried her head in the covers, unable to hold back her tears."Anderson."He continued to soothe her gently.Initially, she had made up her mind to cut ties with him, but now she was wavering.Having been in the business world for so long, he understood human nature deeply.He sensed her hesitation and spoke some more heartfelt words, inviting her to spend Christmas Eve together. He spoke softly, "We've been together for so long, but we've
Marisol felt greatly comforted. "Don't make me worry about you anymore, Anderson."…Anderson picked up Talia on Christmas Eve and comforted her in bed that night.Talia had a bad reputation.Although her family supported her. However, she had two kids. That meant she didn't have many options, truth be told. Anderson might’ve had a lot of flings out there, but he was garnering more respect at home than he had ever done. Although she had considered divorce, her parents advised her to think carefully before making a decision.After much consideration, she forgave her husband.Her black hair cascaded beautifully over his body as she nestled in and kissed her husband passionately once again, seeking pleasure from him.This time, she returned home.Her mother had told her that a man's love is measured by money and sex. Now, Shen Cishu provided generously for the household every month and bought her expensive jewelry. All she had to do was find ways to drain her husband dry, sexually
The private room fell silent. Anderson also looked over in this direction. Their eyes met, and Ayanna’s eyes glistened with tears. She couldn't believe that the man she loved would betray her and set up this scenario just to embarrass her. Her lips trembled uncontrollably.She wanted to ask ‘why’, but she didn’t do it. After all, asking him that would only humiliate herself. She took a step back and said softly, "Sorry, I entered the wrong room."The Gunderson family hesitated, uncertain of what to do next.On the other hand, Talia couldn’t sit still any longer. She had warned Ayanna just the day before. The latter said she would leave, but, apparently, she continued to entangle with her husband. Ayanna even dared to cause a scene in front of her, the rightful wife, with her parents present. Was Ayanna showing her that she’d take her husband away from her?"Ayanna," Talia called out, stopping her. She stood up and walked over to Ayanna, her expression was fierce because
Martha held Daphne in her arms. She came closer and closer until she saw Ayanna, who was lying on the ground.Her scream pierced the night sky. "Gosh! What are you doing, Ms. Ayanna?"What will happen to Daphne if you’re gone?"…Martha held Daphne in her arms. The baby was only a few months old, but she seemed to sense her mother's death and began to wail uncontrollably, her cries unceasing.Fearing that it would leave an emotional scar on the baby, Martha covered the infant’s eyes, preventing her from seeing her mother's tragic state.Ayanna was like a rose in full bloom against the dark of the night.Downstairs, chaos reigned.Before long, the police arrived, cordoning off the scene to prevent bystanders from contaminating it. Even Martha could only hold Daphne and watch her mistress from a distance.Martha was capable, but there was nothing she could do now. After all, she was a stranger in this place with no one to turn to.Wait a minute. There was Gwynn.Suddenly, sh
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