The large estate had a horse-racing track, a golf course, a basketball court, a badminton court, an airstrip...Even Catherine, who had seen the diverse aspects of society, felt overwhelmed by the surroundings.After parking the car, the butler led the four people into the main building.In the splendid living room, Old Madam Hill and her third daughter, Valerie, sat on one side. Old Master Hill and several men chatted over tea in the tea room on the other side.When the four entered, everyone looked over.Catherine, who was wearing a black retro and chic jacket, was the most eye-catching. Her lips were smeared with red lipstick and her long black hair was curled over her shoulders. Her delicate three-dimensional facial features were small with her straight nose and willow-like eyebrows. She had delicate skin, and her beauty was elegant and charming.Next to her, Melanie looked small and pure. Everyone knew that she was the main character tonight, but she was too plain.Old Mada
“Well, do the bride and groom want to?” Valerie laughed. “Since everyone is here today, why don’t we just get the rites done?”“I was thinking the same thing.” The old madam turned to the butler. “Go and bring me that bracelet.”Her daughter-in-law, Yvette Gardner, asked in jealousy, “You mean that bracelet that has been handed down from the ancestors?”“Yes, Shaun is the heir to the Hill family, so the bracelet should naturally be passed on to his future wife,” Old Madam Hill said with a smile.Catherine lowered her eyes as a bitter look flashed in them.At the side, Melanie and her mother had already taken several deep breaths of excitement.Soon, the bracelet was brought over, and Old Madam Hill called Melanie over. Just as she was about to raise Melanie’s hand and put it on her, the sound of footsteps suddenly came from outside.Everyone looked over as Shaun walked in. He was wearing an expensive gray suit with a silk jacquard tie. There was a low-key luxury watch clasped ar
His handsome face was expressionless, but people familiar with him knew that this was a precursor to an explosion of anger.The younger generation held their breaths in fear, and the elderly did not dare to speak carelessly. Nicola flushed in anger. “That’s not what I meant—”“Enough, save it.” Valerie shot her a look. “We were indeed too anxious. You first have to understand each other’s personalities and hobbies. You two should have more dinner dates and go watch movies together. There’s a private cinema at home, so you can go watch a movie after dinner later.”“Yes, that’s a good idea.” Old Madam Hill also changed the subject and talked about the fresh ingredients that Shaun had specially commissioned to be flown in from abroad.After finishing the orange, Shaun did not participate in the chat with the women and turned to leave.Not long after he left, two more young men came in. One was Willie Hill, who Catherine had met before, and the other was wearing a dark blue suit. His
“Didn’t you hear me? Pack your things and get out.” Shaun slowly and methodically wiped his slender fingertips with a towel, but the words he spat out were like a blade that made people dare not disobey.Soon, someone came in and took the chef away. A new chef stepped out from the kitchen.The next chef was careful not to serve poorly lest he anger the young master.Catherine bowed her head and ate the sashimi seriously. Her portion had belonged to Shaun, and although everyone said that Shaun was doing this for Melanie and Joel, she felt differently in her heart...She suddenly had a stifling pain in her heart. What was she thinking? She had a fiancé now, and Shaun also had Melanie....After dinner, the Hill family looked at Melanie even more favorably.Only Willie tsked in his heart like the elite he was. What a bunch of idiots! They could not even tell that Shaun got angry because of Catherine. Who was Melanie to him?At that moment, Old Madam Hill said, “Shaun, go accompany
By the time she emerged from the water, the maid had disappeared.What the chef did at dinner tonight had made her keep an eye out. The maid earlier had used the old madam as an excuse so she had to follow, but she started a recording on her phone when they were making their way over.She took out her phone. It had dropped into the water, so the screen was black.She did not know what the other party was up to, so she had to leave quickly.“Who’s there?”Behind the bamboo forest, a man suddenly walked over with bare shoulders. The lower half of his body was wrapped in a bath towel, and that face… It was Willie Hill.At that instant, Catherine understood. She sighed with relief and laughed.“Holy sh*t, what are you doing here?” Willie was startled and hurriedly covered his chest. “Go away quickly. Shaun will kill me if he finds out.”“I was tricked here by someone.” Catherine climbed out of the water. Her hair was dripping wet, and her clothes clung to her shapely figure. If it
Shaun quickly returned to the room. None of the lights were on, and dim moonlight shone in. The room was empty.He went straight to the wardrobe and turned on the lights. The woman who was putting on his clothes let out a shriek and covered her body with the door of the wardrobe. Her black eyes made her look just like a frightened fawn, and her face was flushed red with shame.His thin lips curled wickedly. “What, the thief who broke into my room to steal my clothes still dares to glare at me?”“I’m not in the mood to argue with you. The people outside must be looking for me everywhere.”Catherine was anxious, but her clothes were drenched and her hair was wet. She could not go out like this. She would be suspected.“So… What does that have to do with me?” Shaun leaned against the door indifferently, looking like he did not care.“Shaun Hill…” Catherine’s face was pale. She could not ruin the Yule family, let alone get involved with a notorious young master like Willie and let Ni
The two of them did not notice it, but Liam, who happened to be returning to his room, saw Catherine walking out of Shaun’s room from around the corner.He smiled and suddenly understood everything.Aunty Yasmine took her to the small door of the main residence. Catherine’s disappearance had brought both the Yule and Hill families together—even Old Master Hill and Old Madam Hill had appeared.Seeing her come back, Nicola immediately rushed up anxiously. “Catherine, where did you go without a word? You didn’t even answer your phone. We were looking all over for you. You worried us to death.”The words caused Old Madam Hill’s expression to darken as she thought that Catherine was too insensitive.“Huh? Why are you wearing different clothes now?” Valerie suddenly asked.Catherine blinked and said while feeling aggrieved, “I wasn’t paying attention when I was out for a walk and fell into the pool. Aunty Yasmine saw me all drenched and took me to change my clothes and blow dry my hair
Joel was not a fool. Upon realizing what had happened, he glared at Nicola. Nicola was shocked. “What do you mean, Catherine? I heard with my own ears the Hill family’s servant claim that you secretly went to the hot spring. I thought you were planning on seducing Willie. Given Willie’s wickedness, I was worried about you so I hurried there…”“Yeah, you hurried there. If you had happened to see me in disheveled clothes and Willie pressed against me, my reputation would have been damaged. The Hill family would surely consider me indecent, so how would they possibly agree to let Willie marry me?”Catherine sighed in a light-hearted manner. “Aunty Nicola, if you were really concerned about me, you would’ve gone to the hot spring alone in secret and not bring the whole family there. You should’ve felt more relieved that you couldn’t find me rather than expose it by kicking up a fuss.” She expressed every sentence in a clear and orderly manner. Even if Joel was a fool, he would be und