“I’m not someone you can just fall in love with,” he said arrogantly and left. He was not giving her a hard time anymore.The conversation ended just like that, and Catherine sighed in relief. It seemed that she still had to pretend to be deeply in love in the future....9:00 am.After she arrived at the company, she went directly to the office to find Joseph.She had been on leave since she was arrested by the police previously and had not been to the company since.Firstly, she was afraid that her colleagues’ comments would make things hard for Joseph, and she did not want Talton Design’s reputation to be damaged again.Although the lawsuit was over, she still felt guilty toward Joseph.“Joseph, I’m really sorry. I haven’t been in the company for long yet I’m always causing trouble for you and the company.”Catherine was very grateful. She knew that Joseph had been under a lot of pressure for not firing her.“It’s okay, I’ve always believed in your character.” Joseph smile
In the afternoon, Catherine had just stepped out of the elevator when Ethan’s figure appeared and blocked her way.“Do you know how annoying you are? Didn’t I make things clear to you the last time?”Catherine saw him and took a detour.“Cathy, your grandmother passed away!” Ethan suddenly grabbed her arm. “Don’t you know anything about it?”Catherine’s body shook. She turned around slowly, her eyes filled with disbelief. “You’re lying!”“I’m not. I kept calling you today because I wanted to comfort you, but it looks like the Jones family really didn’t tell you anything.”Ethan had just finished speaking when Catherine broke away from him and ran to her car.However, her hands were shaking so much that she could not open the door.“Come on, you can’t drive like this. I’ll take you there since I know the place.” Ethan took her car keys and opened the door. He helped her in and buckled her seatbelt before speeding to the funeral parlor.After getting out of the car, Catherine st
“Can you please not fight about your personal affairs at Granny’s funeral?!”Catherine interrupted them coldly and silently walked over to the coffin.It seemed like she could not do anything for her grandmother now except kneel.She felt horrible. Grandma and Grandpa were both powerful people in Melbourne when they were young. Without them, there would be no Jones family today.However, when they died, they had left quickly and quietly. There were not even guests here to mourn for them....It became dark.Shaun drove back to the villa and found that only Aunty Linda was cooking at home.“Where’s Catherine?”“She isn’t back yet.” Aunty Linda had just finished speaking when she saw the handsome face suddenly turn frosty.She secretly sighed in her heart. She had never seen Shaun so clingy before. He asked for his wife first thing after coming home.Shaun looked at his watch that showed 6:30 p.m..Was she stuck in traffic? He quickly called her, but no one answered.Damn it
“Find out if they went to a hotel?” Shaun got up, hostility surging in his dark pupils.Hadley’s brows wrinkled gently. He had been by Shaun’s side for a long time and rarely saw him this angry. Maybe even Shaun himself did not realize how much Miss Jones affected his emotions.“There’s no need to find out.” Shaun clenched his fist, his voice sounding cold and stern. “I want to see how long she’ll stay outside.”Hadley shuddered....In the funeral parlor.Catherine knelt the whole night.Jeffery, Sally, and Rebecca went back at midnight.Only Ethan and her were left inside the large hall.“Go back.” Catherine knew he was staying because of her, but she did not want to be appreciative.“I’m not leaving. Granny Jones was very good to me in the past. Sending her off for the final time is something I should do.” Ethan insisted on staying by her side.Catherine smiled coldly. Even Ethan knew to send Granny off, but what about Jeffery? Jeffery was Granny’s biological son. Granny
Catherine was also stunned. Only then did she realize Ethan’s clothes were over her shoulders.Well, Shaun must have misunderstood again, but she was really tired now and not in the mood for a fight.“Mr. Hill, what are you doing?” Ethan’s eyes widened. Slow as he was, he could sense the man’s possessiveness toward Catherine.However, he did not understand. Shaun Hill had only helped Catherine with a lawsuit, right?“What do you think I’m doing?” Shaun pinched Catherine’s chin expressionlessly and kissed her lips without restraint. “She’s my woman, so stay away from her. Otherwise, I’ll cause trouble for the Lowe family.”Ethan was completely shocked. “That’s impossible! She doesn’t love you at all. Cathy, what’s going on?”Catherine was expressionless from the excessive embarrassment.She had fantasized about this moment countless times. She would hold Shaun’s hand with her head held high and appear in front of Ethan, declaring that she was his aunt.She never expected that be
“Shut up, you lying woman!”Shaun yelled at her, “Do you think I’ll believe you again? You said you love me, but that’s only because you wanted me to take on your court case. Now that it’s done, you want to kick me away right after. You said that you don’t love Ethan Lowe anymore, yet you couldn’t wait to go to a hotel with him.”If this had happened in the past, Catherine would have argued with him, but she was truly tired and sad today. She did not even have the strength to argue. “Did you see me go to a hotel with him?”“If you didn’t go to a hotel, then why didn’t you come back last night? Why were his clothes draped over your shoulders? Just look at your appearance. It’s clear that you didn’t sleep at all last night.”Shaun looked at her with eyes full of disgust.Catherine felt completely infuriated. She had been keeping vigil for her grandmother all night last night, but his thoughts were so filthy.As if she had lost her mind, she stripped off her clothes and threw them o
“I…”“You were the one who reported to me after only checking halfway.” Shaun firmly refused to shoulder the blame. When he remembered what he did to Catherine earlier today, he could not believe that he would do such an irrational thing.She must have felt deeply humiliated, especially when her grandmother just died and it was when her heart was most upset. No wonder Aunty Linda said her mood was off.Wait, she had suffered so many setbacks recently. Could she end up sacrificing her life?He quickly rushed upstairs and opened the door, striding over to the bed. There, he saw her lying under the covers with her eyes shut. Her face was as pale as paper and she did not seem to be breathing.His heart was inexplicably seized by a wave of fear as he reached out to place his finger under her nose.Catherine opened her eyes feebly. When she saw him, she sat up weakly. Her voice was full of fatigue and weariness. “Is it not enough for you to confine me? What other punishments do you wan
Shaun thought that he would have to waste his breath, but Catherine simply sat up and ate without hesitation. She finished every bite, just like a robot obeying its master’s words.Shaun really did not know what to do.He had too little experience in coaxing women.He had already apologized. Now, he wanted her to return to her smart and lovable self from before.In the study at night, he started a video call with several of his friends.Chester Jewell was wearing a bathrobe and held a glass of wine. He smiled elegantly and said, “What a surprise. You’re free enough to think of us today.”Rodney Snow also chuckled. “Yeah, you never bother to contact us if we don’t contact you first.”Chase Harrison laughed as well. “I’m guessing that you must have offended a woman and don’t know what to do.”Shaun glared unhappily at Chase. That big mouthed Hadley must have told him.“If you ask me, this time, it’s really your fault,” Chase said, “I heard that Granny Jones has always been good
Behind the banana tree, Charity drew the leaves and walked out.She wore a discreet smile. “I didn’t expect Young Master Jewell to be so well-liked by girls. Girls these days are really bold and proactive. I’m old.”Looking at Charity’s pretty face, Chester could not help but smirk. “If you’re considered old, I’m even older.”“For men, the older, the more charming,” Charity said.“Really?” Chester suddenly grabbed hold of her hand and pulled it. “Do you think I’m charming?”Charity made a point to size him up. A moment later, a look of disdain washed over her face. “Not in the slightest.”Chester was exasperated. “Even if I’m not, I won’t allow you to escape my clutches.”As 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.“Go away. You may kiss your girl…”Charity
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, “Do you want me to toss the bouquet to you?” “No.”Charity 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.“Alright. Although you don’t want it, it doesn’t mean he feels the same.” 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?“What gives? Could he have done it with you?” As soon as Freya noticed that Charity was quiet, she asked with interest and curiosity.“You’re overthinking it.”Catherine said with a discreet smile, “Even if there’s something wrong with that part of his, he could’ve done it if he wanted to.”“Wow. Sure enough, you know everything, Cathy.” Freya chuckled. “Charity, you can get Cathy to teach you one day.”However, Catherine still felt a little embarrassed, and her face flushed red. “Shaun 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.” After all, no one could beat Chester when it came to his experience with women.Charity was silent for a while before she said, “It doesn’t matter to me. I’ll let nature take its
“You haven’t answered my question.” Charity asked in annoyance, “Why were you in a hurry to get away from me?” A miserable look washed over Chester’s face. “If I hadn’t done that, I’m afraid I wouldn’t have been able to get hold of myself.”Charity looked down at the lower part of Chester’s body. “Is it because… you can’t control it anymore?”Her directness caused Chester’s face to turn grim. “Charity, do you mean that I have no sexual urges? There were homosexual eunuchs in the past. Although that part of mine can’t function, I can still feel the necessary sensations. When I see your sexy side, I still have the urge to hug and kiss you.”Once 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.“Charity, next time, can I…” Chester suddenly bit his tongue and stared at her. “Kiss you?”Charity’s 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. “Charity, it’s about time to wake up. You’re going to be a bridesmaid today. You need to wake up early.”While 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.“Are you planning to lie in?”As it was rare to see Charity so lazy, Chester secretly laughed. “Let me help you get changed.”By the time he staggered to her wardrobe and took out the bridesmaid’s outfit, Charity had woken up with a startle. “Why 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 Chester’s deep, gentle voice. “Charity, wake up…”She opened her eyes to see Chester’s face close up. Charity was exhausted. She woke up groggily, and her brain felt like it was not working. She rubbed her eyes. “How did I fall asleep?”Her hand felt slightly wet, and only then did she realize she was lying in the bathtub naked. Her body’s 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. “Who allowed you to enter without knocking? Get out.”“I called you, but you didn’t hear me.”Chester lied without flinching. “I came in because I was worried something happened to you. You’ve been in
“I should be the one asking you why you’re in my room,” Chester asked Charity as he raised his beautiful brows and smiled like a sly fox.“...”Charity 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. “Are you afraid that I’ll eat you up?”“You think you can do that, huh?” Charity turned around and glimpsed at the lower part of his body. “Can you do it now?”Chester’s 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.“Since you know I can’t do that, what are you afraid of?” Chester gripped her waist. “Charity, stay here. All other rooms are occupied. If you don’t stay here, you have nowhere else to go.”Charity stomped on his foot. “Did y
“Suspect that the child is yours?” 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. “As 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 hasn’t noticed it?”Chester was momentarily stunned, and a thought flashed across his mind. He was a little perplexed, but he dared not give it a thought. “Do you mean…”“Perhaps she has found out about it long ago, but she just hasn’t exposed it.” Shaun said indifferently, “I 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?”Chester revealed a strange expression, but he was holding on to some hope. “Maybe she didn’t guess it. They m
Catherine, Freya, and Charity were sitting together and chatting. When Chase went over, Catherine immediately asked protectively, “What’s wrong?” “Your husband is bullying me.” Chase hid behind Catherine and glanced at Shaun, who was walking over with a dark expression. “Move your paw off my wife,” Shaun warned with gritted teeth. If it were not for Catherine’s presence, he would have thrown Chase off the plane. “What are you doing?”Catherine glared at her husband. “Chase and I are friends. We’re besties. What’s with your attitude?”“That’s right.” Chase straightened his back with Catherine’s support. “I 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. I’m so much better than you guys, yet I still don’t have a girlfriend. Did I say something wrong? How unfair is this?”“Is he angry because of that?” Freya asked sarcastically. Chase nodded repeatedly. “Was I wrong?” Catherine threw the bag o