However, Catherine was calmer compared to Joel. “Dad, since you think she looks similar, let’s investigate it. Maybe it’s like those scenes on the television where my mom might’ve lost her memories. After all, if she was still alive, how could she have abandoned my grandparents and her company?”Joel was stunned. “You’re right. Sherry was such a filial person. If she was alive but didn’t come back, there must be some reason for it.”“The most urgent matter now is to find that woman.” Catherine asked, “Where did you see her? Check the security footage. What car did she get into when she left? Where did she go?”She believed that with Joel’s capabilities, investigating those things would be quite easy.Joel nodded. He stood up immediately. “I met her at the mall. She must’ve been shopping. I’ll go to the mall myself now.”“I’ll go with you.”Catherine went with him.Joel contacted the mall’s general manager and asked him to check that evening’s security footage.However, when the
His words pricked Catherine’s heart.She used to think Jeffery and Sally were her parents, but it turned out they were not.Catherine consoled herself that her mother did not abandon her on purpose. Her mother was gone because of an accident.However, did she not yearn for motherly love too? She did.Nevertheless, after tens of years of going without motherly love, she could not force it if the other person was unwilling.After all, Catherine had gotten through more than 20 years without one, and she was more resilient than average girls her age.“Dad, she has been missing for more than 20 years, not five or six years, or one or two years. A lot of things can happen in 20 years, like building a family and a career and giving birth to a child. You said it yourself that she had a bodyguard with her, so she must have an unusual identity. Moreover, you’ve never met her before despite having lived in Canberra for so long. This means that she has only come to Canberra recently. Maybe s
“I’ve heard of it too.” Joel sighed. “If you ask me, you shouldn’t have made up with Shaun in the first place. You wouldn’t be facing such immense pressure now. Cathy, your life is tough.”“Dad, Hill Corporation is actually being targeted because of me. It’s an enemy that I’ve offended.” Catherine explained bitterly, “Hill Corporation is involved in this because of me.”Joel was astonished. “How did you offend people with such complex backgrounds?”“It’s my cousin, Rebecca. She escaped overseas previously and somehow got acquainted with some people.” Catherine reminded Joel, “I suspect after Hill Corporation meets its downfall, the next will be me. Dad, you must… be careful lately.”“Cathy, I’ll think of a way to help you.” Joel became anxious.“You can’t help me. She has the executive council backing her.” Catherine shook her head. “Don’t make a move either. Don’t be involved in this because of me. The most important thing is to keep your power. Shaun has said that if he can’t ho
“Enough, stop saying those things. Worse comes to worst, I’ll buy your…”“Eldest Young Lady Lynch, do you have enough money in your pocket to buy such a huge Hudson Corporation?” Catherine found it hilarious. “Let’s just go with the flow. Moreover, if I don’t give it to you today, perhaps the last bit of effort that my mom has left to me will be destroyed. At least if it’s in your hands, you’ll take care of it properly, right?”Freya was filled with distress. “But I don’t know how to manage it.”“Don’t worry. I’ve informed General Manager Wolfe beforehand. If there’s anything you don’t know, you can contact me anytime. Although I’ve withdrawn in name, I’ll still guide you from behind.”After that, Catherine paused for a moment. An apologetic look flashed in her eyes. “But… Do you want to discuss this with Nathan?”Freya gave it some thought and waved her hand. “Forget it. My godfather… He’s too careful when he does things. If I discuss this with him, he might not agree. You’re my
“But is it worth it to give up a career you’ve painstakingly built for a man?” Even the reporter felt like slapping Catherine awake and stopping her from losing her mind because of love.Catherine made a righteous expression. “It’s indeed not worth it to me. But to Australia, I think it’s worth it. Hudson Corporation is nothing more than a real estate company. However, Hill Corporation is different. Since a few years back, Shaun has invested tens of billions of dollars to develop a microchip that belongs to Australia.“And now, Shaun has imported advanced electrical appliances from overseas. Some time back, Hill Corporation even acquired Campos Corporation with the intention to develop more advanced products. This is a good thing that can facilitate the speedy advancement of cutting-edge technology and enable Australia’s technology to have a global ranking. I hope I can help Shaun to overcome this crisis. I do not wish for such a good corporation to fall.”The reporter’s blood was b
His woman… was too clever.“President Hill, did Miss Jones really sell Hudson Corporation to support Hill Corporation?” Director Owens, who was the most experienced shareholder, asked emotionally.Shaun looked toward him. A low chuckle rang from his throat. “Director Owens, will you let your wife sell off her company to support Hill Corporation in overcoming this crisis?”Director Owens was stunned.“You won’t. None of us would.” Shaun stood up. “We’re all selfish because we still have children, and we can’t possibly bet everything on Hill Corporation. Hence, don’t expect Catherine to give the money she has earned from selling her company as funds for Hill Corporation. Even if she agrees, I won’t. After all, the company isn’t mine alone.”The directors exchanged glances. No one said a word. After all, Shaun had a point there.Shaun glanced at everyone and skillfully changed the subject. “But the public thinks that Catherine is really giving the money to Hill Corporation, so they’
Bryce smiled bitterly. “Haven’t you all seen the trending search on the internet? Now everyone in Australia is leaning toward Hill Corporation’s side. Everyone is saying that we, the Zeller family, are targeting Hill Corporation and that we obstructed the development of Australia’s cutting-edge technology. If this goes on, the reputation that my grandfather has built over all these years will be completely destroyed.”“Enough, I got it. You can go back. Your grandfather can’t be blamed for this matter. We’re the ones who underestimated them.” Titus waved his hand lazily.“Uncle Titus…” Rebecca started becoming anxious.“Hubby, what’s going on?” The expression on Sheryl’s pretty face was not that pleasant either. She initially thought teaching Shaun a lesson should be a very easy matter.Titus did not say anything. Only after Bryce had left did he hold his wife’s hand and said, “I only got to know about this just now too. You’ve all underestimated Shaun too much. Or rather, underest
“You’re right.” Titus folded his arms across his chest. There was no anger in his eyes. Instead, there was a gleam of approval and pity.He thought Catherine would be thick-skinned and continue to look for him. Yet, he did not expect she would give up and even give Hudson Corporation away.That woman was indeed firm.Besides being resolute, what was rare was that she did not forget to utilize the fact that she sold Hudson Corporation to help Hill Corporation. At the same time, she even improved the image of Hill Corporation.Shaun grabbed that opportunity by joining the connections he had and counterattacked with all his might.That was why the Zeller family was intimidated.It seemed to dawn on Titus as to why his son would choose to help Catherine.Actually, capable men admired smart and pretty women a lot. Catherine was one of them.To be honest, Titus could not bear to continue too.“Dad, do we really still have to go against Catherine and Shaun?” Matthew was feeling more
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