“If she can continue to bring me benefits, I might consider marrying her. But if I marry her, I’ll definitely become a laughing stock because of her affair with Chester. My family won’t approve of it for sure.”Monte let out a deep sigh. “This is not easy, but if she’s willing to be with me, I’ll certainly support her forever. It won’t be the same as before. If she wants a child, I’m willing to give her one. My parents will definitely accept the child if it is part of the Patterson family.”Hugo nodded in agreement. “Indeed. In fact, Eliza is smart. Having a woman like her as a wife will help a man a lot. Nevertheless, even if she won the case involving her affair with Chester, no decent man would want to marry her.”“Exactly. Perhaps I shouldn’t have broken up with her. Then, her affair with Chester wouldn’t have happened. Eliza treated me quite well back then. Among the many girlfriends I’ve had, she’s the only one who would save me from spending and even buy me gifts.”At the me
Charity laughed. “Well, you’ll be wearing your uniform most of the time, so there’s no need to waste money on that. Seriously, just save the money.”“No way. I want to buy it.” Max tapped the steering wheel and scoffed. “If I don’t dress up, I’ll probably never be able to get a girlfriend.”After pausing for a few seconds, he glanced at Charity strangely. “Is it because you don’t want to go shopping with me? Or are you not grateful for my help? Just be frank. Then, I’ll tell Ryan tomorrow that I’m not interested in you and have him introduce a potential partner to you.”“...Enough.” Charity snapped, feeling helpless. Were Ryan and the rest too bored? The women were busy with their careers, yet the men just wanted to keep their women company.“So do you agree on going shopping?” Max winked and smirked.Charity held her head in her hand. “Fine, fine. You can decide on the time.”“Okay, tomorrow it is. Coincidentally, tomorrow is my day off,” said Max.Just as Charity was about to
“No matter which man I’m with, what does it have to do with you?”Charity hung up impatiently with a cold voice.Max gave her a thumbs up. “Awesome.”Charity looked at him wearily. “What are you trying to do?”“Nothing much. I just want him to know that you have a boyfriend so he’ll stop pestering you.” Max grinned happily. “So you owe me again.”“...”Charity was so speechless that she did not want to say anything.It was all too easy to owe him something.Forget it. She owed him a lot anyway.…In the villa, Chester glanced at the time on his phone — 11:25 p.m.‘How dare this woman be with Max at such a late hour?’‘Is it just the two of them?’‘What are they doing?’‘Chatting? In bed? Sleeping?’Chester was not a naive man. He would not believe that a man and a woman were simply chatting together at such a late hour.However, Chester somehow boiled with anger at the thought that Eliza was in another man’s embrace.He wanted to kill her.The feeling was not just ind
However, as soon as Max picked Charity up, she woke up. Her pretty, dark eyes were lost for a moment before they became clear. “Don’t come down. I’ll carry you up.” Max smiled. “You’re so light. Do you even weigh 100 pounds?”“Put me down.” Charity was not used to being carried bridal-style by a man. Max watched her silently for a moment. In the end, he sighed and placed her on the ground. “It’s late. Let me make do with your sofa for one night. Look. It’s not safe for me to go back when it’s so dark.”Charity glanced at the muscles on his body. “I think people will feel more insecure seeing you.”“You have a point there.” Max nodded seriously. “All the more reason for you not to let me go back. It’ll frighten other people.”“Won’t I be frightened if you stay?” Charity teased. “We know each other so well. How can I possibly scare you?” Max grinned, revealing a row of white teeth. Charity sighed. Some people’s teeth looked whiter when they had slightly darker skin. “Do as
“...”Max’s fury was ignited. “You forced her. How dare you talk about it? If you didn't force her, do you think she would’ve fancied you? Trash.”“So what if I’m trash?” Chester’s smile was intentional and wicked. “You haven’t answered my question.”“I won’t discuss Eliza’s privacy out in the open.” Max refused to answer that question. Disdain was visible in his eyes. “The netizens weren’t wrong in scolding you. You truly are a sc*mbag.”“Sc*mbag? I’m indeed a sc*mbag.”Chester took a long drag on the cigarette between his fingers. There was a hint of mockery on his handsome face. If he was not a sc*mbag, how could Charity have died?The corners of Max’s mouth twitched. It was his first time seeing someone getting scolded and admitting it so openly afterward. Was Chester crazy?“I think you haven’t touched Charity before, so you can’t answer my question.” Chester playfully blew a mouthful of smoke in Max’s direction. Max was so furious that he immediately grabbed Cheste
If Chester really told Monte that Charity had a boyfriend, it would disrupt her plans. Max gave Charity a quick glance. He saw that her brows were knitted together into a tight frown. He knew her too well. “Stop…” Max withdrew his hand and stopped Chester. “What’s wrong? You don’t mind your girlfriend getting too close to her ex-boyfriend?” Chester smiled vaguely. “Let me remind you that Eliza’s first man was Monte. She loved him to the extent that she attempted suicide before.”Max smiled bitterly. He did mind. Of course, he would mind. However, he did not want to put Charity in a difficult spot and affect her plans. “Let him call Monte. He can call him as many times as he wants.” Charity suddenly looked toward Chester indifferently. “You can do whatever you like. I no longer want to be controlled by anyone, especially you, Chester. You have to be clear that we don’t have a relationship where you can control me. Actually, I’m quite aware of why you came here.”“Oh, tel
“I have to follow the prime minister overseas tomorrow. I need to go back and make preparations beforehand.”Max spoke frustratedly. “Didn’t you say you’re on leave tomorrow?” Charity’s eyes gleamed. “That’s right. There were last-minute changes.” Max’s gaze was strange. “I even asked you to go shopping for clothes with me. It seems like it can’t be done.”“Let’s wait until you return.”After seeing Max off, Charity received Chester's message very soon. [If you have Max’s best interests at heart, keep a distance from him.]As expected…Charity had a vague feeling that the matter was related to Chester. She did not expect it…However, it was normal. After all, the Jewell family had been established in Canberra for tens of years. If it were not for her making the previous issue a big deal in public, Chester would surely have had a way to escape being sentenced to jail. …The next day. Charity was awakened by Catherine’s call. “I wanted to call you right after returning
“What are you thinking? You didn’t wrong me in any way. It’s the opposite. You’ve helped me a lot,” Charity said in a serious tone. “It’s fine, Charity. No matter how some things are explained, it’s a fact that besides Chester, Shaun was also involved in you going to prison back then,” Catherine said honestly. “When you were sentenced, I truly couldn’t forgive Shaun. It was because of Chester’s, Rodney’s, and his stupidity that hurt you. However, I still forgave him a few years after you passed away. This matter has always been a thorn in my heart.“Shaun caused Logan to lose a finger in the past. Ultimately, Shaun cut off his finger to compensate Logan. But what about your life? No one can pay that back even if your wrong accusations are cleared and you continue living in Eliza’s body. After all, who doesn’t want to use their own body?“I’m thankful toward Eliza. If it were not for her giving up her life, you might’ve already died. Since Monte hurt her in the past, it’ll make my h
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