“Shaun told me that the Campos family has made it into the top three wealthiest families in Australia with their property,” Old Master Hill said all of a sudden.Old Madam Hill was taken aback. “How’s that possible?”“Do you still remember what the Campos family was like 20 years ago? I despised Mason back then. Although he’s musically talented, he couldn’t even fork out ten million dollars. Later, Lea insisted on lending a hand to the Campos family, and I turned a blind eye to it. If this is true, don’t you think that the Campos family has been hiding it really well?” “Yeah. During the wedding the other day, Old Madam Campos kept grumbling to me about how badly their business was doing. She hoped that we could help her family out.” Old Madam Hill was filled with grimness.“I used to hate Shaun for being incapable and ruining my dignity, which was why I let Liam manage Hill Corporation. But if I continue to let him help the Campos family, the Hill family will lose its status as th
“What?” Charlie shouted in rage, “I’ve invested so much in its production and now you’re saying that I’m going to suffer a great loss?” “What great loss? Haven’t you reaped enough profits before this?” Liam rubbed his temples. “Besides, tell me the truth, did the Campos family leak the photos of Shaun’s past?”“Are you crazy to have believed Catherine? How could an outsider like me get my hands on those pictures?”Liam remained silent as the image of a man popped into his mind. On second thought, it seemed impossible that Mason Campos who had always been indifferent to these affairs would do something like this. “Anyway, everyone in the Hill family suspects that I was the one behind this. Shaun will destroy me the second he regains the upper hand.”“Don’t worry. You’ll get your mom’s shares in the end somehow.”Charlie ended this call and made another one right after. “The plan failed.”“Hmm, I underestimated Shaun and Old Master Hill’s courage. Not to mention that Catherine wom
Old Madam Hill had even prepared herself for Shaun’s hostility on the way here. It was certainly out of her expectation to see him in this calm and cheery nature.The young couple noticed the old woman when they entered the house.Immediately, the smile on Shaun’s face disappeared. His eyes revealed indifference and defensiveness.Old Madam Hill felt as if a needle had poked her heart.“Hello, Granny,” Catherine greeted the elderly woman gently as if nothing unpleasant had happened between them before.The old woman only gave her a cold glance, refusing to comment.A shadow veiled across Shaun’s face. “If you’re here to be rude to my wife, then please leave.”“You…” Old Madam Hill stammered out of rage. “I’m your grandmother. Will you only be happy after I die?”“All I know is the Hill family was the one who poured salt on my wound. I would’ve been forcefully trapped in the mental hospital if not for Cathy.” The corners of his lips twitched into a sarcastic smile. “If you all s
“That’s because Nicola Wicks invested several billion dollars.” Shaun’s eyes revealed a dangerous intent. “If I guessed correctly, she did so after Aunty Valerie agreed to disfigure Catherine’s face. She’s falsifying the sales.”Stunned, Old Madam Hill was unsure what to say. “Granny, you should be grateful. I wouldn’t have kept her alive if not for you and Grandpa.”He rose to his feet. “Look at your son and daughters. One of them only cares about supporting her husband's family, the other one is falsifying sales. Your only son is mediocre and incompetent. Do you think you and Grandpa could enjoy your old age with the wealth you have now if not for me?”Old Madam Hill seemed to have grown older by a few more years after hearing that....12:00 p.m.Catherine reappeared out of the kitchen after making lunch but the tension in the air seemed to have grown.She placed the dishes in front of Old Madam Hill. The latter seemed surprised at the dishes laid out in front of her. Eve
“Shaunny, I had a grandma too. It was only when she passed that I regretted not spending more time with her. Family is literally blood and it’s extremely difficult to cut them off. Because of you, I can try to tolerate and forgive them. As long as it makes you happy.” With an intense gaze, Catherine looked Shaun in the eye.He was moved.The emotions that had been suppressed at the bottom of his heart erupted like a volcano.He lowered his head to kiss her passionately on the lips. “I’m sorry, baby.”‘For making you go through this.’ Her face was disfigured by the Hill family yet she still tolerated them for him.That was not necessary. He promised to make them pay for what they did to her.Valerie included.“One day, I’ll find someone to treat your face. I’ll love you for the rest of my life.”Catherine shut her eyes close. At this very moment, she felt strong and calm. It did not matter that her face was disfigured. All that mattered was that he did not mind....The foll
The light went out from Shaun’s eyes at the sound of that. “Is it a coincidence that she’s here today?”“Looks like it. The candidates handpicked by the hospital’s management are the best-performing nurses as of current.”He nodded upon hearing that, the defenses in his heart vanishing. “Who’s the head of the Neeson family now?”“Charity Neeson.”The corners of his lips twitched into a sarcastic smile. “She’s not grateful after stealing someone else’s house. Get the word out not to provide our microchips to the Neeson family.”“Um… Okay.” Hadley parted his lips but did not say anything else....5:00 p.m.Catherine left work earlier today. She heard noises coming from the basketball court the second she stepped out of the car.She walked over just in time to see Shaun raising his arms to make a beautiful three-point field goal. She had no idea how long he had been playing basketball. The back of his white T-shirt was slightly damp yet his face revealed a sunny disposition.Th
Catherine was extremely frustrated. She could not possibly say that she was unhappy because the nurse’s last name was Langley.However, she was not okay with pretending to be generous. “I didn’t expect you to listen obediently to that young girl,” she said with a pout.Shaun raised his brows before bending over to sniff her lips. “Hmm, I thought I smelled jealousy.”“I’m serious.” She slapped him playfully on the back.The light pressure felt more like a tickle than a slap.He grabbed her hand instantly and gave it a tiny peck. “I wouldn’t have been so obedient in the past and might even be repelled by the idea of having a nurse from the mental hospital close by. However, I’d like to get well sooner for you, so I need to work with the treatment plan. I don’t want to do anything that would hurt you again. Do you understand?”She bit her lips, suddenly feeling bad for being so petty. “I understand that, but why don’t you find someone who’s a little bit older or perhaps a male nurse
Shelley looked at Catherine cautiously before closing the door behind her.Shaun said with a chuckle, “You scared the young lady.”“...”Catherine was at a loss for words. “What did I do that scared her? I said those words with a friendly face.”“Hmm, but also in a very jealous tone.” Shaun nodded with a helpless expression on his face. “It’s just a glass of milk. You don’t have to be jealous over it.”“...”He made it sound like she was a narrow-minded woman.Catherine took a deep breath as she felt a surge of frustration washed over her.Was she overreacting earlier? She did not think so.“Stop overthinking. Let me dry your hair for you.”He picked up the hairdryer. Once her hair was dry, she got under the blanket with blushing cheeks. Since they reconciled, he had been really enthusiastic between the sheets, yet she still felt embarrassed just thinking about it.However, he simply laid down quietly in bed after turning off the lights tonight. His reserved behavior was u
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