Chase comforted the plaintiff with a cup of hot coffee.“Why are you here?” A look of surprise took over Shaun’s face.“Come on, I have a case in Courtroom 2 today. Can you pay more attention to me?” Chase grumbled, “By the way, why are you wearing a mask? Do you have a cold?”“...”Shaun declined to comment.“Eh, it’s good that you’re being considerate and wearing a mask to prevent spreading the virus. Shaun, you’ve become more thoughtful since moving to Melbourne,” Chase complimented.Ten minutes later, the trial was about to start. Chase almost spat out the coffee in his mouth when Shaun removed his mask and revealed the teeth prints on his cheek. “What on…”“I got bitten by a dog.” Shaun’s cold voice reeked of intimidation. He walked into the courtroom with big strides.Chase burst out in laughter. Did Shaun think he could fool him? That man had evidently been bitten by a woman.It was not every day he got to see Shaun feeling embarrassed. He must take a photo of that in
Again?A feeling of frustration rocked through Catherine. She had been staying home preparing meals in the past few days.“I’m just going out for dinner with a friend I met while studying abroad.”Shaun laughed sarcastically. “Oh, so it’s a friend from university this time. Don’t forget how you were abducted to the hotel by your high school friend last time.”“Whatever. Bye.” She hung up on him impatiently.A hint of disappointment flashed across Joseph’s eyes upon seeing her angry face. “New boyfriend? Or husband?”She widened her eyes in shock. “No way. It’s just my… Housemate.”Although Shaun was her legal husband, the man refused to acknowledge that. Therefore, their relationship was purely just for show.The corners of Joseph’s lips twitched into a faint smile. “It sounded like you were speaking with a partner.”“Um… Really?”Catherine felt her heart skipping a beat. This was how she normally interacted with Shaun. Perhaps it only sounded like that because they were livi
Catherine refused, as she was still annoyed from before. “Sorry, I’m the sitter for your cat, not you.”She emphasized the last two words. Shaun appeared nonchalant. The corners of his lips twitched into an enigmatic smile. “This is the love you proclaim you have for me?”“...”Sh*t.‘What I love is the position of being Ethan’s aunt! Get that clear!’Irritated, she opened the fridge to retrieve the frozen sweet dumplings she had made last night.He, who kept his eyes on her silhouette behind the glass sliding door, was exasperated too.Nothing apart from the food she prepared piqued his appetite anymore. Perhaps she had drugged the food he had been eating all this while.…After breakfast the following morning.Shaun had just put on the cuff links, ready to head out when he noticed Catherine had changed into a beige windbreaker.Beneath it was a dark pink shirt and a checkered maxi dress with tights. She looked effortlessly like a capable businesswoman, yet the outfit also
With a light heart, Catherine left the office and started driving to Green Mountain.This was the most expensive luxury villa neighborhood in Melbourne. Only the really rich people could afford the property over here.Her car was stopped by the security guard at the neighborhood entrance, thus she had to walk to the house.A man who looked about 30 years old was standing by the swimming pool. The tall man had long and gentle eyebrows. The tailor-made black business suit looked especially elegant on him.Startled, she asked tentatively, “Mr. Lyons?” “Yes. Are you the designer from Joseph’s company? You’re way younger than I expected.” A look of genuine surprise flashed across Wesley’s eyes. This woman in front of him right now was probably the most beautiful woman he had seen since returning to Melbourne. Others might have thought Joseph had sent this woman over to seduce him.However, the unswerving determination in her eyes revealed that she was a serious professional. “I w
Catherine claimed she had worked hard to build her career. Ethan planned to boast that he could pamper his other half.As expected, he smiled smugly as he noticed the colors changing on her face. “What? Regretting your choices now? If you were still like before, perhaps I could provide you some resources too.”Exasperated by his comment, she almost spat out blood.She must have been blind in the past to think he was a cultured man. It was the thought of Shaun that made her uncomfortable earlier.As it turned out, he did have a property in this area. It was his decision to pick any design company, but she would undoubtedly be furious if he handed over the renovation project to Rebecca.“Alright, your uncle has the final say on who he picks for the renovation, not you. Perhaps he’s easily convinced by his wife. Your words are worth sh*t in comparison.”Haha, indeed, she had to convince the man later tonight.Ethan frowned upon hearing that. “Your manners are not well bred. My uncl
“No.”Wesley waved his hand dismissively in the air. “I can agree to anything but I have high standards for my living quarters so I’ll not settle for anything less. I’ve met Rebecca before. Honestly, she doesn’t have the experience and knows nothing about the latest materials and high-tech appliances. She’ll ruin my house.”Ethan felt slightly embarrassed. It was his fiancée they were discussing, after all.“But she did pretty well in the Culture and Technology Center project…”“Don’t forget that she successfully won the bid only because I pulled some strings.” A look of displeasure washed over Wesley’s face as he talked about this. “Besides, you should be grateful that President Sawyer didn’t expose us or we would have been in big trouble.”Ethan felt his heart sink. “Fine, it’s no big deal if you disagree. Oh right, is that a sketch you’re holding? Which designer are you going for? I’m just asking out of curiosity and nothing else.”“Joseph Talton, he’s a friend of mine from Pe
Catherine did not understand Shaun’s intention to keep this a secret from her. Was it to prevent her from stealing his wealth? Was he planning to let Rebecca design his house? She could accept the first possibility but not the second. He knew that the Jones family had almost taken her life, as well as her endless grudges against Rebecca. “It’s fine if you did. I won’t force you to hire me as your designer,” she said half-jokingly.“I already said no.” His reply was straightforward.She clasped her fingers around the cutleries and changed the topic of conversation. “Well, then… Do you have any events coming up lately? Perhaps you’ll need a female companion…”“Nope.” People in Melbourne were too lowly for him. They were not worth his presence. “Um… Alright, but I do, though.”He placed the cutleries on the table and looked her straight in the eyes. “What is it you’re trying to say?”“My grandma will turn 80 at the end of the month. The birthday party is being celebrated alon
“Where to?” Shaun’s gaze was filled with annoyance. “Are you going out drinking or to the Jones family? Or are you going on a date with your senior? Don’t forget you still have to walk Fudge to facilitate her digestion.”“...”Catherine lost the courage to speak the truth.“I’m going shopping with Freya. The weather is turning chilly and I need new clothes.”He sized her up and down before commenting, “Hmm, you do need some warmer clothes. Stop wearing so few clothes in front of me all day.”“...”She was speechless.Well, she would not be wearing thin loungewear when it was almost winter if not to seduce him. Besides, he was the one enjoying the feast of eye from this anyway.“Alright, I need some new clothes too, so get me a few as well. Just use the card I gave you last time,” he said lazily.She was at a loss for words. In actuality, she was planning to enjoy supper with Freya.Ever since getting married to him, she had not eaten delicious barbeque. Moreover, it was now t