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
“Yes, I’m shameless. In my whole life, I’ve only been shameless to you.”Ryan’s lips left hers. He caressed her delicate lips, which were still glistening with his saliva, lightly with his fingers. His gaze was dark. “Freya, I know I’ve frightened you today, but it’s normal for you to feel scared. It’s okay. We’ll take it slow. I’ll woo you and treat you well, not as a family member or a friend, but as a pursuer. I’ll also give you enough sense of security to make you understand that I’m not like your first love or Rodney. You’re so scarred that you can’t take any more hurt. As long as I live, I’ll make you understand that you’re the best woman I’ve met and that you deserve to be cherished.”Freya was initially still angry that he forced a kiss on her. However, looking at his affectionate gaze and hearing his gentle voice, her heart melted, and her eyes reddened.Ryan truly understood her.He knew about her weakness and her lack of confidence better than anyone else.If he were
“Well, you’ve said so much and thought about what will happen after you and Ryan get together. However, you’ve never once said that you don’t like him.”Catherine cocked her head to the side and raised her eyebrows. “I thought you would say, ‘How can he like me? I’m his family, and I only treat him like family. I don’t have any feelings for him. How do I solve this problem?’”“...”Stunned, Freya’s pretty face flushed red.“It’s alright. We’ve been friends for so many years. It’s nothing.” Catherine winked at Freya playfully. “Ryan is handsome, steady and smart, romantic and caring. He was even by your side, helping you when you felt utterly helpless. It’s not weird that you’re unknowingly attracted to him.”“I… You don’t think I’m an easy person?” Freya asked embarrassedly as she bit her lip. “I just went through a divorce and gave birth to my child not long ago—”“Stop right there. What does liking someone and being a divorcee with a child have to do with each other?” Catherine
“Freya, if you said that to your parents, they would be very upset.”Catherine said softly, “You have been loved by your parents and brother since you were young. You grew up well-protected and showered in your family’s love. You should be full of confidence. How did you end up like this?” “I don’t know either. It’s just like the day I got divorced. I was wondering whether I deserved to have happiness.” Freya sobbed.“Don’t put it that way. Who hasn’t gotten hurt before? Do you remember those times when Ethan didn’t want me or when Shaun divorced me for Sarah? I was pregnant with two children, locked up, and even sent to the mental hospital, but I never lost confidence in myself.”Catherine consoled Freya, “It’s not you. It’s just that all the men you’ve met are all sc*mbags. So when will you know that you’ve met a good man? Perhaps you’ll know when your hair turns white. Right now, I dare not confirm that Shaun will always be loyal to me too, but I’ve given him a chance to prove
Freya took her phone out and looked at the company’s sales that night with her head lowered. A few signature products were sold online on the live stream platform while the banquet was ongoing that night. Due to the high discount and the effects of celebrities, the product sales boomed. It seemed like a considerable sum of dividends would enter her pockets at the end of the year.It was just as Catherine had said. Freya was pretty and capable of earning money. Why did she have to feel inferior? She did not rely on anyone else anyway.Indeed, she had a child. However, she was only 26 years old that year. What on earth did she have to be not confident about?When she looked at that night’s entertainment news, the Mr. Popular, Peter, was trending again. His photographer had taken a few pictures of him at the banquet hall and posted them on Facebook, where a group of fans was praising how handsome he looked.Yet, the fact that Freya was seated with Peter did not make it onto any ne
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