Freya was so shocked that her heart skipped a beat. She squinted at the door of the bedroom. Only when she realized that the door was half shut did she sigh with relief.However, she was not completely at ease. She was still quite nervous.What if the servant came upstairs all of a sudden?What if…“Please stay focused.”Ryan’s deep, muffled voice sounded from their thin lips.Freya was speechless. How could she stay focused?They were sneaking around and it made her seem like a thief.“Come on. I’ve missed you.” Ryan gave her a long, deep kiss while cupping her face. Amid the passionate kiss, the man’s voice was hoarse as though a surge of electric current had passed through him. His whole body was numb. “Did you miss me?”“...Hurry up.”Freya urged him restlessly.“I’m asking you whether you missed me.” Ryan nibbled on her lips. “If you’re not honest with me, I won’t let you go.”“I did. I did.” Freya had no choice but to surrender, and her pretty face flushed red. “But…
When Freya got in the car, she still felt guilty.The feeling of being secretive in The Lodge would surely torture her to madness sooner or later.Not long after, Ryan sent her a WhatsApp message: [I miss you…]That message almost made Freya throw her phone out. It was driving her crazy.Soon after she arrived at the company, an assistant brought a bouquet to her. “Manager Lynch, someone has sent you a bouquet.”Freya put down the test tube in her hand, took off her gloves, and took over the flowers wrapped in pink wrapping paper. There was not only one type of flower in it. In fact, hydrangeas, bellflowers, tulips, and many other species of beautiful flowers were matched together. It was gorgeous and fragrant.There was a small card on the bouquet. Freya opened the card, which wrote, “I miss you, my princess…”She could not think of anyone else who would write such sweet words besides a certain someone. Freya grabbed her phone and sent Ryan a picture of the flowers: [Is this
“That’s great.”Everyone in the meeting room cheered. The marketing department manager said, “We even thought the acquisition would take a few months. I can’t believe would be completed in a week. It’s too surprising.”“Osher Corporation is a spent force. Holding out will only be a waste of money.” Catherine smiled faintly. “Okay. Once we successfully acquire Osher Corporation, there will be a large shift within the company's internal employees. Of course, Freycatheli’s status in Australia will level up as well, so the marketing department should get prepared. Let the outsiders know about this acquisition, and make it clear to them that the boss of Osher Corporation will no longer be Rodney but Freycatheli.”“After the acquisition, should the shop-in-shop of Osher Corporation at the malls be removed?”“No, but change all of the signages to Freycatheli’s.”“...”After the meeting ended and the senior managers left one after another, Freya said, “Can I not go to the contract sign
Five minutes later, Freya returned. Catherine and the lawyer had finished looking through the documents. “There’s no problem. Let’s sign it.”After Freya, Catherine, and Rodney put down their signatures, Rodney said in a hurry, “It’s a big day today. Allow me to invite you all to have a meal at a restaurant nearby. Let’s take it as a celebration for the success of Freycatheli’s acquisition—”“General Manager Hoffman from our company will accompany you, President Snow. President Lynch and I have some other important matters to attend to later.” Catherine refused politely without waiting for Rodney to finish his sentence.“President Jones, you’re making me look bad.” Rodney’s expression was not very good. “You should be aware that quite many local and overseas companies were interested in acquiring Osher Corporation. However, I never considered them. Freycatheli came to my mind first, and I didn’t deliberately raise the price.”Freya could not listen to him anymore. She said while fe
...At the parking lot downstairs. Freya gave Catherine a thumbs up out of admiration. “President Jones, your domineering aura was overflowing just now. It was so satisfying to watch.”“I was annoyed with Rodney too. He still isn’t clear of his situation up till now. He acts as though it’s thanks to him that we’re able to acquire Osher Corporation.” Catherine opened the car door and got in. “That’s right. He wants us to show him respect? Who does he think he is?”Freya let out a harrumph. Just after she put on her seatbelt, Forrest called her. “The date to move into the villa has been set. It’s next Monday. The Lynch family will be having a banquet at a hotel and inviting some relatives and friends in Canberra.”“That’s so soon…” Freya was shocked.“Didn’t you say you wanted to move out as soon as possible? That’s why I made the contractors work overtime. The renovation work has already been completed for some time. The formaldehyde level was tested too. It’s safe to move in.
Freya put down the things she held. She turned around and circled Ryan’s waist with both hands. “There’s no helping it. If I keep staying here, and you keep being… like this, we’ll be discovered sooner or later.”“Like what?” Ryan’s depressed voice rang from behind her neck. “Just… like this. Like what you’re doing now.” Freya blushed. “You always find excuses to make me go to your place in the morning or come over to my place after work at night. Someone will find it weird sooner or later. If I move out, there won’t be people looking at our every movement. It’ll be more convenient to go on dates outside too.”Ryan stared at Freya for some time. He sighed. “But I have to work extra hours often. My dad will know if I don’t come back after work. If I go out frequently, they’ll get suspicious.”“Huh?”Freya blinked. “What do we do? Why do you have to be working with your dad?”“Mm. I don’t want to as well, but I can’t be transferred for now.” Ryan was troubled. Freya leaned again
When Freya lowered her gaze, she realized Ryan had put a diamond necklace around her neck. “You…”“It’s a gift for you.” Ryan kissed her forehead. “I haven’t given you any presents even though we’ve dated for so long.”“That’s not true. You always buy Dani gifts…”“That doesn’t count. Buying presents for my daughter is natural. Buying them for you is also a matter of course.”Freya was utterly touched. Dani was not Ryan’s daughter, but he still said those words…He truly loved her. However, she was so weak and timid. “When do you plan on moving out? I’ll drive you to your new home,” Ryan said.“I plan to move tomorrow. My parents will come to Canberra the day after tomorrow. We’ll be having a family dinner at night.”“Mm. I’ll take the opportunity to stay back and have a meal when I send you over, okay?” Ryan cupped her face and asked. “Don’t you have work in the evening?”“I can leave a little earlier on Sunday evening.”…For the next two days, Freya was busy packin
After that, Ryan went downstairs to help Freya move her things. Although Freya had only lived in the official residence for a few months, she had many things, especially Dani’s crib and toys…After moving everything, it was already past 5:00 p.m.Mrs. Lynch said enthusiastically, “Ryan, you’ve worked hard today. Stay back for dinner tonight. I’ll be cooking.”“I’ll have to bother you and Mr. Lynch, then.” Ryan nodded with a smile. When Freya came down after she finished unpacking the things upstairs, she saw Ryan and Mrs. Lynch chatting pleasantly in the kitchen. Mrs. Lynch was frying a dish while Ryan was washing the vegetables. He was in charge of grating the ginger, peeling the garlic, and cutting the vegetables. He was also chatting with Mrs. Lynch, making her laugh from time to time.“Wow, you’re so capable. You’re even better than Forrest and Freya.”Mrs. Lynch said elatedly, “Ah, you’re so handsome, but why haven’t you gotten a girlfriend? Your future girlfriend will
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