“I didn’t forget that, but–”“But now that I’m the prime minister’s wife, does it mean that the Lynch family is riding on your coattails?” Heidi cut in, “Nathan, I’m fully aware that you wouldn’t have married me if not for my family’s status. After all, you were with your first love at that time.” “That’s all in the past. Why are you bringing it up?” Nathan lowered his voice helplessly. “Our child is all grown up now. Don’t you know my feelings for you by now?”“Nathan, if my dad comes up to you and tells you that you have everything today because of the Lynch family, will you feel comfortable with that?” Heidi suddenly asked.Nathan nodded. “Fine. My dad has indeed gone too far, but he’s old. I feel torn being caught in the middle. What’s more important now is our son’s issue.”Ryan, who wanted to stay invisible at the side, was suddenly called up. He immediately straightened up.Heidi glared at her son and scoffed. “Your gay affair earlier must’ve been your plan. You wanted us
“You… Are you really casting your career aside for a woman?” Nathan was exasperated.“Didn’t you say my career is stained because of a woman? If so, I can escape the rat race. There’s nothing bad about that.” Ryan rested his hands on the back of his head lazily.“You wish.”Then, Nathan thought of something. Now that he had an idea, his tone was not that cold anymore. “You’re still young, and men should prioritize their careers. Coincidentally, I was considering assigning you to Country X to be an ambassador some time ago. You, too, are aware that the position in Country X is in high demand. Many people are eyeing it. This is a good opportunity. You have the experience from working in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs anyway.”Ryan gave his father a side glance. He found it funny that his father, who was utterly furious just a moment ago, was smiling so kindly. Did his father think of him as a three-year-old child who could be easily fooled? “Dad, I was just complaining about having
Nathan’s expression darkened instantly. “You…”“That’s enough.” Heidi interrupted her husband and glanced at him. “Haven’t you guys decided the candidate to assign to Country X over the last few meetings? There’s only one last meeting left before it’s confirmed. If you suddenly change your mind and choose our son, it’ll raise the people's dissatisfaction. I know what you’re thinking about, but you can’t make changes in some national affairs as you please. One wrong move might raise a commotion.”“Aren’t you clear of Ryan’s ability?” Nathan said after being refuted by his wife. “He’s still young. It’s not a good thing to advance too quickly. Don’t you see how many people are envious of him?”Nathan fell silent. He knew his personality well. If it were not for Heidi compensating for his shortcomings all these years, he would not have been able to be in the position he is today. “You’re speaking up a lot for Ryan today. Are you hoping for him and Freya to be together?” Nathan sud
“Why can’t you be convinced?”Nathan felt as though his head was exploding. Taking care of Ryan’s matters was harder than handling national affairs.Nathan could finally understand why some fathers would want to whip and lock their disobedient sons up out of anger. “Alright, let’s talk about this again tomorrow.” Heidi hinted at Nathan with her eyes. “Mom, you’re not going to make things difficult for Freya and her family, right? I believe my parents aren’t such indecent people as those in TV shows,” Ryan said with a smile.Heidi was speechless. She closed her eyes and ignored Ryan. After returning to the official residence, Ryan went back to the building where he lived. Nathan stared at his silhouette. It looked incredibly hateful in his eyes. “I shouldn’t have promised my brother and sister-in-law to take Freya in as our goddaughter. I shouldn’t have brought Freya to live in the official residence too. We were careless. How could we let an unrelated man and woman live
“Forget it. Actually, you agreeing to it back then wasn’t very useful anyway. It was just to gain more support. Jessica had already obtained the support of Snowden and everyone on the board of directors. Your brother couldn’t even do anything. You should be relieved. Be it Jessica or Ryan, they’re both like students who have surpassed their teachers. Biological siblings in many families are always fighting with each other. Those who emerge victoriously are wolves, while those who rely on the support of their families are simply dogs.”Nathan went silent. However, he still believed that he could handle the youngsters.…After returning to the bedroom, Nathan gave Jessica a call. “Jessica, are you busy now?”“I just had a meeting. I’m in the middle of a break now.” Jessica stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows with a cup of coffee in her hands while gazing at the foreign view overseas. “You shouldn’t just think about work. You’re not young anymore. You should go on a dat
“When did you owe her anything?” Nathan was confused.Jessica’s fingers tightened their grip. “Did you forget? I was the one who switched Freya’s contraceptives back then. If it weren’t for that, she wouldn’t have gotten pregnant nor joined the Snow family.”Nathan was quiet. If Jessica had not mentioned it, he would have almost forgotten about it. “Jessica, this isn’t your style of doing things, though?” In Nathan’s memories, his niece was a decisive and ruthless person to who he even felt inferior. If Nathan were standing face-to-face with Jessica at that moment, he would have seen her sarcastic expression. “Uncle Nathan, do you and the members of the Snow family think that I should be numb and emotionless after doing so many despicable things? That I won’t feel guilt or sympathy just like a robot?”“That’s not what I meant—”“Don’t deny it in such a rush. I’ve never uttered a word of pain all these years, so all of you have a certain impression of me. I know that if a woma
Nathan was stunned. He was at a loss for words. “We should be more easygoing. Don’t change your attitude just because your identity has changed.”Heidi turned around and continued to apply skincare products.After giving it a long thought, Nathan caressed her shoulders lightly from behind. “Wifey, I think my greatest fortune in this lifetime is marrying you. Some of my dad’s words were indeed wrong. I have many flaws. It’s because we’ve been complementing each other all along that I could achieve what I have today. My temper isn’t even very good either.”Heidi put on a straight face and looked at her husband upon hearing that. “Hubby, we may have prominent identities, and many people are fearful of us now. But what about after you step down? Won’t we just be like an ordinary pair of elderly who shop in supermarkets and walk in the park?“If you do well, the future generations will mention you frequently. Political and historical books will only briefly mention your name if you do
“Your flaws… I haven’t discovered any of them for now.” Freya thought about it for a while. “Sometimes, I would think you’re too shrewd and hard to understand, but if men aren’t shrewd, things will be difficult for them in society and they’ll be bullied.”“Being shrewd is my flaw,” Ryan said in a low voice. “Many women don’t like to be with men who are too sharp. They’re afraid that they’ll be tricked into losing everything in the end. Therefore, I guess many women won’t consider marrying me after serious interactions with me. Besides, I… don’t like to brush my teeth. My feet stink. Mm, I have a bad personality. I drink and I smoke. I’m a lazy person. I have a nasty temper—”“Alright, stop fooling me. You’re not that kind of person at all.” Freya interrupted him as she laughed. “I’m being serious here. I’m not that way only when I’m with you. I might be like that toward other women,” Ryan spoke gently. Freya did not say a word. It was as if her heart was wrapped in cotton. It fel
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