After some time, she spoke again. “How does it feel to have a child?”“Let me start from after I divorced Shaun. At that time, the parents who raised me weren’t my biological parents. I didn’t have a mother, and my biological father already had a family and children of his own when I found him. I felt like I was an extra.”Catherine said emotionally, “After being tortured until I was half-dead by Shaun and escaping overseas, I really felt that living was meaningless. During holidays and celebrations, I didn’t even have anyone except Freya to wish me happy holidays until Suzie and Lucas were born. I didn’t like children a lot in the past, but no matter how tough and tiring things get for me, my heart would melt whenever I return home and look at my children while they ask to be spoiled.“It feels like there’s someone finally related to you in the world, and no one can erase that fact. Children are innocent. They’ll treat you like you’re their whole world. Then, you’ll realize that yo
“Besides, even if you want to meddle in these matters, you don’t have the ability to do so.” Chester gave Hunter an indifferent sidelong glance. Hunter’s face flushed red from anger. “No matter how incapable I am, you wouldn’t have been born into this world if it weren’t for me.”“If it weren’t for me, Jewell Corporation would’ve gone bankrupt long ago,” Chester reminded again. Hunter was exasperated. “You unfilial son. Other people have filial sons. Look at yourself. The only thing you haven’t done is not treat me as your father.”“It’s not your first day knowing I’m a scumbag,” Chester spoke lazily, looking utterly reckless. Hunter was speechless. Chester could even brazenly scold himself a scumbag. What else could he say?“Chester, I really don’t know why you’ve become like this,” Hunter said sullenly. “At the very least, you grew up in a family with a strong financial background. You didn’t lack clothes or food. You wore branded items that people envied. When you’re outs
Attorney Larsen kept quiet out of fear, but there were still some things he had to say. “President Jewell, once the 10 percent of shares are given to Eliza, her amount of shares will be almost even with your father’s. With your father’s abilities, he’s definitely not Eliza’s opponent. When the time comes, he might not even be able to maintain his position as the chairman. Once Eliza becomes the chairwoman…”He did not finish his sentence. Eliza was not like the stupid bunch of the Carlson family.She had wide connections and capabilities. Once she became the chairman, she would most likely remove Chester from his position. Attorney Larsen did not know why Chester would be so stupid to present an advantage to Eliza. “I know.”Chester’s eyes were half-closed. “Even if there comes a day when she wants Jewell Corporation, I can give it to her.”“...”Chester was crazy. He had truly gone insane. …A day later, Attorney Larsen rushed to Neeson Corporation after handling the r
What did Chester want?Charity was able to guess it. Maybe Chester wanted her to forgive him and get back together with him again. However, Charity did not want that at all. Putting aside the fact that they had a grudge between them, she was also obsessed with cleanliness. Chester had been with many other women before. She thought he was dirty. At that moment, her phone rang. Max’s refreshing voice came through the phone. “I’m back in Australia. Didn’t you promise to go shopping with me before? When are you going to fulfill your promise?”Charity glanced at the time. After thinking in silence for a few seconds, she said, “Let’s go tonight.”“Okay. I’ll pick you up after I get off work.”“You don’t have to. I can go over myself—”“I’ll pick you up. Let Steven and the others get off work earlier,” Max interrupted her. “You have to give them a day off once in a while.”“...Okay.”Charity put her hand to her forehead. After hanging up the call, her secretary, Layla North,
Charity grabbed her leather bag and threw it hard at Manager Green’s face. The fatty flesh on his face trembled from anger. He stretched his hand to hit her. Suddenly, a strong hand reached around him from behind and gripped his wrist. “You have a death wish…” When Manager Green turned his head, the person behind him threw a strong punch in his face. Manager Green had a sturdy physique, standing at six feet tall and weighing 176 to 186 pounds. Even so, he flew three feet away from that punch. “F*ck.”Manager Green cursed and stood up. He glared at the person who punched him with a fierce expression. Which b*stard dared to hit him? He would make that person pay. However, Manager Green immediately grew timid when he saw the muscular and towering man in front of him clearly. Although the young man in front of him was not as large as him, he had a feeling that he was not that guy’s opponent just by looking at his rolled-up sleeves, tightened muscles, and sharp gaze. “F*c
“This case will be submitted to court sooner or later. It still depends on the lawyer by then. Having said that, I have a lot of evidence at hand, so he’ll lose even if he gets a good lawyer,” Charity interrupted Max’s words.Max sighed gloomily. “Fine. I couldn’t help much again.”“Who said so? You saved me just now, didn’t you?” Charity said with a laugh, “Considering Manager Green’s physique, I definitely couldn’t have beaten him.”At the mention of the issue, Max frowned guiltily. “It was because I allowed Steven to take a day off that Manager Green managed to take advantage of the situation.”“This has nothing to do with you…”“No, it’s all my fault.” Max’s gaze was crestfallen.Charity blinked. Her eyes seemed to be able to see through him. “What do you want to do, then?”“Let me compensate you with a set of clothes.” Max’s gaze was no longer crestfallen. “I’ll buy you clothes as an apology.”Charity did a facepalm as she saw it coming. “No need…”“No way. It’s a terribl
“Hah. You can come to the mall and eat with Catherine and the rest but not me?” Max clicked his tongue and asked, “Am I not your friend?”“The thing is, you’re a man.” Charity smiled faintly. “I won’t mind unless you undergo sex reassignment surgery.”Max was speechless for a while before giving her a thumbs-up. “I don’t think you’ve ever treated me as a man.”It was Charity’s turn to be stunned.Max looked as if he wanted to cry but could not. “I think you treat me as your female buddy.”“...”Charity was dumbfounded. All of a sudden, she had no idea what to say.Deep down, she reflected on herself.Had she been treating him that way?“No. I treat you as my male buddy.” Charity picked up the cup in embarrassment, feeling the need to save her friendship that was at stake.“If you’re not good at speaking, eat more fish. I heard fish can make one smarter.” Max took a big piece of fish for her.Charity brutally stepped on his foot under the table.After the meal, Max came out
Charity let out a sigh.She had no idea what she could take of her friendship with Max.“Charity, there’s a women’s clothing store. Let’s go in and take a look. As I said, I want to buy you clothes.” Max pointed to the store ahead.“It’s fine. I’m not desperate for clothes…”“You can take a look at the new collection. No woman would think they have too many clothes.”Max tried to drag Charity along into the store.However, Charity refused, and the two of them were locked in a stalemate.At last, Max got frustrated. His usually beaming and handsome face immediately turned grim. “Charity, you always stand on ceremony with me…”“I’m really not desperate for clothes.” Charity tucked her hair behind her ear. “There’s no need to stand on ceremony with you. I’ve always considered you my family.”Max looked at her. “Since you consider me your family, and it's early now, let’s go and watch a movie.”Charity exchanged glances with him for a while before she finally nodded.Hence, the