Hadley was unreconciled. “To be honest, Hill Corporation developed well in your mother’s hands eight years ago, but after you came to power, you went abroad many times and invited top talents, personally set up a laboratory, and expanded the scientific and technological field. It was you who established the Hill family as the number one family in the country, and you led Hill Corporation into the top ten global enterprises, but now, all of it is going to Liam?“What did Liam Hill do? When you were busy sleeping at 2:00 a.m. and waking at 4:00 a.m., he was abroad indulging himself. He got a high position as soon as he came back.”“Do I look like someone who would just give others what I worked hard for?” Shaun suddenly raised his brows.Hadley paused.“How did the investigation into last night’s incident go?” Shaun threw the napkin away and changed the subject.“The wine you drank was switched out with a glass of wine that helps to excite…” Hadley said. “Later, someone told Melanie
“I’ll do it myself.” Catherine was not used to him being like this and took the toothbrush before going to the bathroom.Looking at her wretched self in the mirror, she suddenly felt strange and fell into a trance.Now, she could not even control her own life or death.Was she going to give up on herself completely and live a degenerate life every day?No, she could not do that.Since she was not afraid of death anymore, what more was there to care about?As long as she was still breathing, she would fight against this man.When she came out again, Shaun looked at her and saw that she seemed to have changed. “I can accompany you to go shopping or go on vacation somewhere.”“I’m going to the office.” Catherine walked into the dressing room and looked for professional attire.“...”Shaun looked at the gaze on her face with an odd expression. “You’re going to the company like this?”“Why, will it scare others?” Catherine’s gaze was dark and calm, as though she was not talking a
“It’s been cleared, but word about it has basically spread through the company,” Kacey stammered, “Chairwoman Jones, don’t take other people’s gossip too seriously.”“It’s not gossip. It’s the truth.” Catherine looked straight at her.Kacey, “...”How was she supposed to ask a question like that?At that moment, the secretary suddenly rushed in and said, “Chairwoman Jones, bad news. Someone brought people to the company to cause trouble. When they entered the door, they started smashing items and said they wanted to see you.”“I’ll go down.” Catherine got up.The secretary was at a loss. “Chairwoman Jones, that’s not a good idea. I think they brought a camera. They must want to record it and post it online.”“It doesn’t matter.” Catherine went downstairs.Along the way, she received a call from Shaun. “Don’t go down. I’ve already notified Elle. She’ll bring someone over to deal with it.”“No need. I’ll handle it myself.”“Cathy, don’t be impulsive. Fergus Wicks is one of the
“Happy?”Just as he finished speaking, a bunch of police officers rushed in from outside. “We received a report that someone came to Hudson to cause trouble…”Fergus was just about to speak when Catherine immediately pushed Melanie aside. She walked up to the police with red eyes. “Officer, these people just entered the building and started vandalizing our property. They even threw a rotten egg at my face.”Melanie screamed, “No, she clearly tried to ruin my face with a knife! Hurry up and arrest her!”The police officer looked at Catherine whose face was full of wounds and smeared with rotten egg liquid and then at Melanie who was well-dressed and looked completely immaculate. He immediately became angry. “Who was it who tried to ruin the other person’s face? Do you think I’m blind?”“Mr. Officer, don’t raise your voice. She’s the precious daughter of the Yule family and that man is Fergus Wicks from the Wicks family. I heard that he knows a lot of hoodlums,” Catherine said nervo
“Haven’t you seen the news on your phone?” Chester walked over to her. “It’s today’s most sensational news. The whole net is talking about it.”Catherine was lost in thought for a moment. She knew that Chester would not lie to her, but she did not think that Shaun was dismissed because he wanted to marry her.“That’s very normal. His conduct was improper. He had a girlfriend but still forcefully snatched his girlfriend’s elder sister as well. He couldn’t even control the lower half of his body and screwed up the charity dinner held by the Hill family. After he’s done such despicable acts, of course, he’ll be removed from his position.”Chester froze.A moment later, instead of being angry because his friend was scolded, he laughed happily. “Your evaluation is spot-on. Shaun is indeed despicable and has a horrible character.”Catherine frowned, puzzled by his laughter. “Is that funny?”“It’s funny.” Chester curled his thin lips. “But some of what you said isn’t right. That night a
A pitiful smile crept up on Catherine’s face. “So that’s what you think of me. Dad, have you ever loved me and tried to understand me? To be frank, I’ve long since known Shaun. He’s the one who forced me to be with him. Recently, he’s been suppressing my company and Wesley. It’s all his doing. Do you think I enjoy living a life without dignity? Do you think I enjoy being pointed at and criticized as a b*stard?!”As she went on, she eventually choked with tears. Joel was dazed. “What? Why didn’t you tell me earlier?”“Would it make any difference if I told you?” Catherine gave him a mocking look. “You couldn’t even protect me in your own house, much less in front of Shaun.”An awkward expression crept up Joel’s face. All of a sudden, he seemed like he had grown a few years older.“I’m useless. I brought you to Canberra but left you to be bullied by others. I’m going to look for Shaun now. He has gone too far.”“You don’t have to look for me. I’m here.”The door of the private ro
“Uncle Joel, I hope you’ll approve of us.” Shaun slowly lifted Catherine up on her feet. “Only with your blessing can we get together legitimately. What’s more, she can return to the Yule household legitimately after I marry her. That way, no one will despise and look down on her anymore. Don’t you want to see that, Uncle Joel?”The last sentence resonated with Joel.…In the end, Catherine was somehow dragged into the car by Shaun.Looking at the handsome man beside her who was driving seriously, Catherine became confused. Did this mean that… the Hill family dismissed him from the position of president just because he wanted to marry her?“Stop staring at me like that.”Shaun stopped the car at a crossroad. Then, he turned around and kissed her on the lips. “Let’s go and choose your wedding ring.” “I’m not marrying you!” Catherine went mad. Considering his horrifying character, she refused to be tied to him forever. “Catherine, I’ve lost everything for you, yet you refuse to
“Nothing. Young-madam-to-be has a model-like physique and thick hair. She’s just a raving beauty who’s well-matched for you.”With the female manager’s series of compliments, Catherine was at a loss for words. The manager really proved herself to be in the sales industry. She praised Catherine’s looks and even her hair.Shortly after, an array of magnificent jewelry was displayed. The glitter of the jewelry made Catherine feel giddy.“Which one do you like? You can choose anything. You can even take everything home.” With his considerable wealth, Shaun said arrogantly.Catherine did not know what to say.She eventually chose a highly sought-after diamond ring, but because Shaun found it too light, he chose a pink petal diamond ring for her instead. After wearing it on her slender, fair finger, she felt as vivacious as a young woman. The female manager smiled and said, “You have great taste, Eldest Young Master. This diamond ring weighs 13.14 grams.”Catherine subconsciously rej
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