For the next few days, Freya did not see Ryan when she returned to The Lodge. However, she did hear Heidi and Nathan talking about Ryan’s matters during mealtimes.“Do you think Ryan’s place should be refurbished?” Heidi said excitedly, “If Summer joins our family, she might not like Ryan’s bedroom because it looks too cold. Girls like warm tones.”“Alright. But where will Ryan stay if his place is under renovation?”“He can stay in the guest room or our building. The Lodge is so big. Will we ever run out of rooms?” Heidi grinned. “Isn’t that right, Freya?”“Oh! Um, yes,” Freya replied with her head low.“Child, you haven’t been talking much recently. Are you feeling down?” Heidi asked out of concern.“I’m just thinking about our company’s celebration this year.” Freya forced a smile. “Freycatheli’s sales has made it to one of the top three in Australia this year, so the company is hosting a celebration tomorrow night. There are quite a few things to sort out.”“That’s great. Fr
Since Ryan wanted to make Freya jealous, Catherine did not mind making Ryan jealous too.“Isn’t that the professional makeup artist, George Kelly? Let’s go and talk to him.” Catherine pulled Eliza away lightly and hinted at her with her eyes.Eliza quickly got the hint and joked to Freya, “Cathy and I are going over to say hi. You can talk to Peter for a while here. Maybe he can introduce our brand to his fans.”“I’ll try my best.” Stunned, Freya also spoke jokingly and nodded with a smile.After Catherine and Eliza had walked a distance, Eliza said, “You’re not trying to set up Peter and Freya together, are you? I admit that Peter is handsome, but men in the entertainment industry are too complicated…”“Of course not, but perhaps admiring some good looks once in a while will make Freya’s mood better.” Catherine took her phone out as she laughed. Then, she sent a message to her assistant, Hans: [Arrange for Freya to sit with Peter later and make the live camera zoom in on them mor
[Those who can sit in the front row seats must not be ordinary people. Is she a daughter of a wealthy family?][Haha. The fairy that all of you are talking about isn’t just any daughter from a wealthy family. She’s the prime minister’s goddaughter, Freya Lynch.][The Freya Lynch who was abandoned by the Snow family’s eldest young master some time ago? It can’t be. She’s surprisingly beautiful.][She’s not just pretty. She’s also the founder of Freycatheli, okay? All of Freycatheli’s products are developed by a team led by Freya.][She’s so gorgeous and capable, yet Eldest Young Master Snow still had an affair. Were his eyes covered in sh*t?][Freya is so elegant. I think she and Pete make a lovely couple.][Please, she is a divorcee. No matter how great she is, she doesn’t deserve our Pete.][The one above, how great is your Pete? He has only acted in a few dramas. Can his status and achievements compare to Freya’s? I’m speechless.][Although she is a divorcee, she’s pretty and
Wait. What did Ryan mean by he was late? Freya did not seem to have not invited him at all.Was that man bewitched?“Miss Lynch, this is…” Peter asked puzzledly.Ryan glanced at him calmly. “Ryan Snow.”Peter was shocked. Throughout the years he had been in the entertainment industry, he usually interacted with people who had unique identities. Although he had never met Ryan before, everybody knew that name.He was the only son of the current prime minister and a politician with a bright future.“Hello, Young Master Snow.” Peter extended his hand excitedly. “I’m Peter Maddison.”Ryan shook his hand politely but did not let go of it immediately. He smiled vaguely and said, “I know. The dramas that you’re in are pretty popular. You're charmingly handsome as well. I like that a lot.”Peter was stunned. Only then did he recall the recent news revealing that Ryan liked men. Although it had been clarified, not many believed it. Could the meaning behind Ryan’s words possibly be… that
No kidding. If pictures of the prime minister’s son touching a male celebrity’s hand were taken, the prime minister would personally target Catherine.…In the lounge, Freya slammed the door shut after yanking Ryan in.“Ryan, are you crazy?”Freya’s body trembled as she glared at the man in front of her. “There are so many people and pairs of eyes at this banquet tonight, yet you have the guts to hit on Peter so openly. You’re too shameless. Don’t forget that you’re dating Summer. Are you still thinking about that man you like? I don’t understand why you’ve become like this. If today’s incident is exposed, the scandal that Godmother and Godfather have painstakingly suppressed will surface again. Don’t you know that?”“Don’t worry. Catherine is a smart person. She won’t let a word of tonight’s incident get out.”Ryan’s handsome face was calm. He was not flustered at all.The more he behaved that way, the angrier Freya became, so much that she did not even filter her words. “Since
What did Ryan just say?Did he say that he liked her?How could this be? Did she mishear?However, if it was all an illusion, why was his kiss so searing and deep? It was as if he wanted her to melt.Then, Freya became so flustered that she pushed him away hard with trembling hands. “Ryan, stop joking. Today isn’t April Fool’s Day.”“I’m not joking.”Ryan’s thin lips grazed hers. He revealed his sincerity with quick breaths. “Freya, I told you before that I liked someone I shouldn’t. However, it was never a guy. It was you. I’m not interested in men at all. All along, I’ve only loved you.“If not, why would I treat you so well? I was angrier than anyone else to see Rodney betray you. I wanted to make you laugh more than anyone else when I saw you crying. I really wanted to kill him when he kicked and hurt you. During this time I’ve been with you, all I want is to give you all the best things in the world.”“No, no… This isn’t real.”The more Freya listened, the more she panick
Ryan countered Freya.She glared at him viciously. “Ryan, you’re full of schemes.”“Most of the mind games I’ve schemed in my life are all because of you.” Ryan laughed bitterly. “Freya, think about it. For you, the whole world thinks that I like men. I really have no image left at all.”“You liar.”Freya muttered in anger. She was caught off guard at such an unexpected confession and did not know what to do at all. “It’s useless no matter how well you phrase your words. It’s impossible for us…”“How is it impossible? You’re divorced, and we’re not blood-related.” Ryan persuaded her stubbornly.“I don’t like you…” Freya just thought it was too absurd. She could not agree to it at all.“You don’t like me?” Ryan was not upset. In fact, he laughed. “Freya, ask yourself. Do you really not like me?” “I really, truly don’t…”“Okay, let me ask you this.” Ryan pressed his finger against her lips to stop her from talking. “You got angry when I carried your child to make Summer happy.
“My career has never been reliant on any woman.”Ryan held Freya’s hand with a smile. “Freya, I remember telling you that people are saying I might become the youngest prime minister. However, I never really cared about it at all. I’m not as ambitious as my father and grandfather. To me, having a stable job, a house, a car, and being able to provide for the one I love and my children is enough.”“You’re too simple-minded about it. You’re from the Snow family, so there are many things you can’t do as you wish.” Freya said stubbornly, “You once said those words to me. Just like Jessica, isn’t she the best example?”“Hasn’t Jessica started seeking her own happiness as well?”Ryan patted Freya’s hair. “Freya, I’m not who Jessica used to be. If I weren’t confident about this, I wouldn’t have brought it up with you. You’ve been hurt several times in relationships, so I have to be even more careful. I can’t just have you. I have to treat you well, marry you, and make you my wife.”Freya
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