150 billion dollars was indeed an astronomical price.Mason had warned others not to raise the price. Hence, now that someone had the audacity to call out such a sky-high price, it was plain that he was challenging Campos Corporation.The host was dumbfounded, but he then said excitedly, â150 billion dollars, going once, going twiceâĶ Sold.âIn the private room, Freya was astonished. âWho was the one who shouted this price out of the blue? 150 billion dollars? Let me do some math. Itâs a lot.ââThis amountâĶ is not something many people can fork out.â Catherine was surprised. Somehow, the mysterious man whom she caught smoking earlier crossed her mind. âDonât Mason want to continue bidding?â Freya sighed. âIs that it?ââConsidering how petty Mason is, would he be willing to fork out 100 billion dollars? Thatâd be a joke.â The moment Catherine opened the door, two men blocked her way.âItâs a woman.â One of the men snorted. âWait here. Chairman Campos would like to meet you.ââHe
Freya grasped Catherineâs message within a second. âPrecisely. Are you guys insistent on blocking me? Fine. Iâll call Uncle Jason. Let me remind you that Iâll soon be the Snow familyâs daughter-in-law.â Charlie instantly felt bad. The elected prime minister next year would most probably come from the Snow family. If they offended Jason, with whom they were currently trying to curry favor, they would be in deep water. Charlie almost forgot that Catherineâs best friend had such an influential background.âIt was merely a misunderstanding.â Charlieâs expression immediately switched to a friendly smile. âI was just curious who called out 50 billion dollars.âFreya bit her lip. âWe werenât planning on buying it. We just felt that those wealthy families who kept adding 100 dollars were a disgrace to the other wealthy families in Australia.âCharlieâs expression was extremely cold and unpleasant. However, he had to suppress his rage.Meanwhile, Wesley dropped his gaze, and his expre
Mason did not even harbor hatred for Lea.âAre you here to look for the buyer?â Mason mocked, âFrom your eager look, you must be thinking about selling your body and pestering the buyer. Unfortunately, youâre old and unattractive. Donât do such a shameless thing, Lea.âLea sneered. âSince you were here earlier than me, it means that youâre trying to pester the buyer as well. Unfortunately, she wonât be interested in an old man like you even if sheâs rich.âJoanne teased, âMy husband is so rich, and itâs always other people who pester him. Whatâs more, the person who bid for the manor was obviously a manâĶââYeah, it was a man, but he was much more generous than you. 50 billion and 100 dollars. Mason Campos, youâre the first wealthiest Australian whoâs so miserly and petty. I felt ashamed on your behalf for bidding that amount.âAfter Lea finished speaking, she turned on her heel and walked away.Indeed, she was utterly disgusted by her ex-husband.How could one be so petty?Maso
Once Regina turned around, her pretty face fell.Wesley was the one who took her to the auction. He even hugged and touched her in the private room just now. However, as soon as he came out of the room, he put on an elegant front. This manâĶ was not one she could control, so she knew where she stood.Moreover, she did not admire Catherine. Conversely, she found Catherine quite stupid, probably because Catherine was under the impression that Wesley was deep in love with her. âĶWesley drove the car.Seated in the passenger seat, Catherine took out a box from her handbag, and inside the box was a blue Patek Philippe SA mechanical watch. âIt must have cost you a lot.â Wesley said painfully, âDonât spend so much on me next time. I should be the one spending it on you instead.ââIt doesnât matter. I think this is my first time getting you a gift.â Catherine took out the watch and put it on for him. It looked gorgeous and luxurious.However, when her eyes settled on his wrist, Sh
Suzieâs voice came from the door.Catherine took the opportunity and snuck out from under Wesleyâs arms. âIâĶ I have to bathe Suzie. You should sleep earlier.âLooking at Catherineâs silhouette, which was leaving in a hurry, Wesleyâs eyes darkened.He was not a fool. He could sense the rejection of Catherineâs body toward his touch.She repulsed him so much, yet she could willingly accept Shaun.âCatherine, you were lying when you said you no longer have feelings for Shaun.â...In the bathroom, Catherineâs mind wandered as she bathed Suzie. She did not expect her body to be so repulsive of Wesley.What should she do? She was already his wife, and some responsibilities could not be evaded.âMom, were you planning to have a baby with Uncle Wesley just now?â Suzieâs words were shocking.Catherine pinched her cheeks with a flushed face. âWhat nonsense are you talking about? Who told you all these things?ââUncle Liam told me to never kiss or touch the boys at preschool. Babies
Shaun had thought it through. He did not know if he could be cured or not anyway, so he could not possibly find other women too. As such, he would just raise Liamâs daughter from now on.Firstly, it was to compensate Liam.Secondly, he liked Suzie a lot too. Since Suzie had lost both her parents, he was willing to take up the responsibility of being her father, even though she was not his biological daughter.Catherine was stunned to hear him.Hearing those words coming out from Shaunâs mouth was quiteâĶ unbelievable.She knew that no matter whether it was toward her or Sarah in the past, Shaun was the type who would cling on and refuse to let go. His obsession with love was slightly abnormal too.Hence, it was very astonishing to hear him say he would not remarry or have children all of a sudden.Even if Hill Corporation was done for, he did not need to be so discouraged and down.He was a bit different from the Shaun she knew.âLetâs discuss this only after youâve solved the
Catherine only picked up her phone again after Suzie fell asleep. Shaun had sent her a video.She put on earphones, and as she watched the video, her face flushed red. She found it unbelievable. In the video, the lights were not on, but the moonlight shone through the windows.She and Shaun were covered by the blanket. Shaunâs upper body was exposed, and her handsâĶ were circled around his neck tightly.Not only that but her voiceâĶ It actually sounded as if sheâĶ really enjoyed it.She always thought she was in despair that night. Yet, the video made it look like she and Shaun were lovey-dovey, and that she was willing. Was that the video Wesley watched?She was so embarrassed that she desperately wanted to hit herself. However, once she calmed down and thought about it, no man could possibly stay indifferent after watching that video. Wesley did not mention a word about it after she returned. He even said it was fine as long as it was done against her will.Thinking back at
Catherine understood it quickly. âYouâre saying that after Lionaâs members threw Liam there, another car came and dragged Liam into it?âLogan nodded. âThereâs a big possibility that someone was watching from Lionaâs door from the start. Another possibility is that an internal member of Liona leaked the information.âCatherineâs heart trembled.However, after giving it some thought, she totally agreed with Loganâs analysis.âActually, I didnât quite believe Liam would leak Hill Corporationâs data. He shouldnât be that kind of person. I suspect thereâs a spy in Liona, and itâs the same person as the one who leaked the data.âMoreover, Liona is the organization that Shaun trusts the most. When the microchip was developed, the first thing he mustâve done was let Lionaâs important members guard the laboratory. It would not be impossible for that person to steal the data and find the right timing to frame Liam.âAfter she said that, Logan glanced with admiration. âBoss, I realize it's
Behind the banana tree, Charity drew the leaves and walked out.She wore a discreet smile. âI didnât expect Young Master Jewell to be so well-liked by girls. Girls these days are really bold and proactive. Iâm old.âLooking at Charityâs pretty face, Chester could not help but smirk. âIf youâre considered old, Iâm even older.ââFor men, the older, the more charming,â Charity said.âReally?â Chester suddenly grabbed hold of her hand and pulled it. âDo you think Iâm charming?âCharity made a point to size him up. A moment later, a look of disdain washed over her face. âNot in the slightest.âChester was exasperated. âEven if Iâm not, I wonât allow you to escape my clutches.âAs soon as he finished speaking, he leaned forward domineeringly and locked lips with Charity.Ever since she quit the entertainment industry, she hardly wore lipstick. He was not sure of the brand of the lipstick she applied today, but it was soft and smelled good.âGo away. You may kiss your girlâĶâCharity
A grand wedding was held at the seaside.The two couples exchanged vows, kissed, and promised to be lifelong companions. It was the happiest moment of their lives.When Charity brought the ring to Catherine, Catherine asked in a low voice, âDo you want me to toss the bouquet to you?â âNo.âCharity rejected outright.However, Catherine did not force her. After all, she could tell that Charity was not as eager as Freya to have a wedding.Frankly, Catherine found it tiring to prepare for the wedding.âAlright. Although you donât want it, it doesnât mean he feels the same.â Catherine darted a playful glance at Chester.He was outstandingly handsome among the groomsmen.Some attendees of the wedding were under the impression that Chester and Charity were a couple, while some others were unsure. There were even a few pretty foreign girls who took the initiative to flirt with Chester, whereas some girls took out their phones to take photos of him. Charity took a glimpse of Chester
Charity was speechless.It was true that Chester could not do it with her.Was that why her good friends could look so calm even after hearing that she had spent a night with Chester?âWhat gives? Could he have done it with you?â As soon as Freya noticed that Charity was quiet, she asked with interest and curiosity.âYouâre overthinking it.âCatherine said with a discreet smile, âEven if thereâs something wrong with that part of his, he couldâve done it if he wanted to.ââWow. Sure enough, you know everything, Cathy.â Freya chuckled. âCharity, you can get Cathy to teach you one day.âHowever, Catherine still felt a little embarrassed, and her face flushed red. âShaun used to have a mental block in that aspect too, but he would still make me happy. If Shaun knows that, I believe Chester knows better.â After all, no one could beat Chester when it came to his experience with women.Charity was silent for a while before she said, âIt doesnât matter to me. Iâll let nature take its
âYou havenât answered my question.â Charity asked in annoyance, âWhy were you in a hurry to get away from me?â A miserable look washed over Chesterâs face. âIf I hadnât done that, Iâm afraid I wouldnât have been able to get hold of myself.âCharity looked down at the lower part of Chesterâs body. âIs it becauseâĶ you canât control it anymore?âHer directness caused Chesterâs face to turn grim. âCharity, do you mean that I have no sexual urges? There were homosexual eunuchs in the past. Although that part of mine canât function, I can still feel the necessary sensations. When I see your sexy side, I still have the urge to hug and kiss you.âOnce Charity understood the situation, she felt slightly more relaxed.After all, she was a woman and was under the impression that she had lost her charm in front of Chester.âCharity, next time, can IâĶâ Chester suddenly bit his tongue and stared at her. âKiss you?âCharityâs pretty face instantly heated up.When had she stopped him from kis
Charity never knew that the three of them could sleep so soundly. When she sent Cal to sleep sometimes, he would always wake her up several times in the night. Moreover, she would worry that he would kick off his blanket, so she would hardly sleep well.However, with Chester around, she subconsciously felt more relaxed as she did not need to care about everything on her own.Just as the dawn broke the next day, she was woken up by a kiss. âCharity, itâs about time to wake up. Youâre going to be a bridesmaid today. You need to wake up early.âWhile waking her up, Chester kissed her for his own advantage.Charity opened her eyes in a daze. She still felt so sleepy that she did not want to move.âAre you planning to lie in?âAs it was rare to see Charity so lazy, Chester secretly laughed. âLet me help you get changed.âBy the time he staggered to her wardrobe and took out the bridesmaidâs outfit, Charity had woken up with a startle. âWhy are you moving around? You should lie do
Charity was in the bathtub until she felt sleepy. Just as she was about to fall asleep, she heard Chesterâs deep, gentle voice. âCharity, wake upâĶâShe opened her eyes to see Chesterâs face close up. Charity was exhausted. She woke up groggily, and her brain felt like it was not working. She rubbed her eyes. âHow did I fall asleep?âHer hand felt slightly wet, and only then did she realize she was lying in the bathtub naked. Her bodyâs curves were vaguely visible under the red rose petals. Meanwhile, Chester was standing beside the bathtub with a fresh towel in his hand. That scene suddenly hit Charity like lightning, and the grogginess she was feeling immediately disappeared.She wanted to hide, but there was nowhere to hide in the bathtub. Her face blushed in an instant. âWho allowed you to enter without knocking? Get out.ââI called you, but you didnât hear me.âChester lied without flinching. âI came in because I was worried something happened to you. Youâve been in
âI should be the one asking you why youâre in my room,â Chester asked Charity as he raised his beautiful brows and smiled like a sly fox.â...âCharity glared at him. After exchanging glances with him for a few seconds, she carried her son and walked away.When she held the door handle, she felt a force grabbing her from behind.Chester stopped in his tracks and wrapped his hands around her slim waist. âAre you afraid that Iâll eat you up?ââYou think you can do that, huh?â Charity turned around and glimpsed at the lower part of his body. âCan you do it now?âChesterâs handsome face stiffened, and a look of dejection washed over it.All of a sudden, Charity felt that she had gone too far by adding insult to injury.For a man, that was his greatest pride.âSince you know I canât do that, what are you afraid of?â Chester gripped her waist. âCharity, stay here. All other rooms are occupied. If you donât stay here, you have nowhere else to go.âCharity stomped on his foot. âDid y
âSuspect that the child is yours?â Shaun continued all of a sudden.Chester nodded.The more the child resembled him, the more afraid Chester was.He would rather the child bore a greater resemblance to Charity.Shaun glanced at Chester, who looked uneasy, and could not help but laugh. âAs I said, onlookers see most of the game, and that saying is very true. Even Chase could tell that the child is yours at first glance. Do you think a clever person like Charity hasnât noticed it?âChester was momentarily stunned, and a thought flashed across his mind. He was a little perplexed, but he dared not give it a thought. âDo you meanâĶââPerhaps she has found out about it long ago, but she just hasnât exposed it.â Shaun said indifferently, âI even suspect my wife knows. Considering how smart she is, how could she not have guessed that Charity had used your sperm to get pregnant?âChester revealed a strange expression, but he was holding on to some hope. âMaybe she didnât guess it. They m
Catherine, Freya, and Charity were sitting together and chatting. When Chase went over, Catherine immediately asked protectively, âWhatâs wrong?â âYour husband is bullying me.â Chase hid behind Catherine and glanced at Shaun, who was walking over with a dark expression. âMove your paw off my wife,â Shaun warned with gritted teeth. If it were not for Catherineâs presence, he would have thrown Chase off the plane. âWhat are you doing?âCatherine glared at her husband. âChase and I are friends. Weâre besties. Whatâs with your attitude?ââThatâs right.â Chase straightened his back with Catherineâs support. âI simply said you got lucky to be able to be a dad despite being so sc*mmy at first. Cathy even brought a set of twins back to you. Iâm so much better than you guys, yet I still donât have a girlfriend. Did I say something wrong? How unfair is this?ââIs he angry because of that?â Freya asked sarcastically. Chase nodded repeatedly. âWas I wrong?â Catherine threw the bag o