Besides, Ethan could not bring himself to imagine Catherine being with another man.“Uncle, I think you’ve gone mad. Some people are not as innocent as they appear on the surface—”“I’ve had more professional experience than you and I’m also a few years older than you, so you can stop telling me what to do,” Wesley interrupted the man softly.“Moreover, what kind of a man are you to slander your ex-girlfriend who basically grew up with you?”Ethan’s face was red with embarrassment. “I’m saying it for your own good. Grandpa and Grandma will never accept her into the family.”“Is it for my own good or for yours? I’m sure you know the answer better than anyone else.”Ding. At this moment, the elevator arrived.Wesley led Catherine into the elevator, shutting out Ethan’s angry face on the other side of the elevator doors.While in the enclosed space, she was overwhelmed by the emotions that crashed through her.He glanced at her. Thinking that she must be frightened, he patted her
This took Freya by surprise. “Have I upset you?”“You didn’t upset me but you’ve pushed me into a grave!” Catherine, who had lost control, started screaming. “Shaun is not Ethan’s uncle at all! You got the wrong person!”“No way…” Freya did not know what else to say.“I met Ethan’s uncle today and he turns out to be Wesley Lyons. I was given the project to design his villa in Green Mountain not long ago.” Catherine felt like crying at the moment. “What went wrong that led you to make this mistake? My goodness.”“...”Freya resorted to silence as a shudder passed through her. She could not fathom why as she had heard it from her own brother....Half an hour later, Catherine showed up in front of Freya as fast as a bolt of lightning.The latter had already borrowed a helmet beforehand. “Here’s the rule. You can hit me but not on my face.”The corners of Catherine’s lips twitched into a helpless smile. “Can I jump into the river together with you then?”Freya winced pitifully.
Jennings Solicitors.Chase, who had just returned from his lunch break, walked into the office leisurely.As he walked past Shaun’s office, he noticed the secretary about to enter with a cup of coffee.“Did Attorney Hill take his lunch break?” he asked the latter.“No, he’s been looking through the new cases,” the secretary whispered. “Attorney Hill is diligently taking on cases lately. Is he facing any financial problems? He used to take on two cases each month at most, but now he’s working on four cases simultaneously. He’s so busy that he works overtime through every lunch break.”Chase scoffed. Would Shaun ever be faced with financial problems?The president could run out of money but Shaun? Never in a million years.The wealth he possessed could last for ten lifetimes. He simply did not want to go back to an empty house yet was too stubborn to admit it.“Alright, I’ll take care of this.” He took the coffee and stepped into the office.“Leave it there,” Shaun said without
“Of course not. She only does those dishonest tricks on me.” Shaun scoffed.“...”Chase was speechless.It kind of sounded like that man was boasting.‘Whatever, Catherine doesn’t even care about you right now.’He mocked internally before saying, “Given the Jones family’s previous history, they probably won’t let this go unsettled. They locked her up last time and it almost took her life. Do you think she might be in danger again? Should I get someone to keep an eye out on her?”Shaun returned to reading the documents. “Not unless she comes begging for my help.”A few seconds later, he said, “But they should’ve looked before they leaped. The Jones family really isn’t showing me any respect at all. I want this clip to go viral online as soon as possible. Besides, prohibit every media platform to take it down.”“Um… Sure.”Chase did not bother mocking the man anymore. Just seconds ago, Shaun had literally declared he would not lend a hand unless she came begging, yet…“Go on t
Frustration rocked through Shaun all of a sudden.Damn it! Did Catherine have to sound so gleeful about heading to the registry office?Unless she was delighted because she could finally meet him again?That must be it.The other night, she had left too impulsively. She must have regretted her decision on second thought but was too ashamed to admit her mistakes.Perhaps she was making up an excuse to invite him out. Should he speak in a gentler tone when they met later?After all, he had not had a good meal ever since she moved out.Alright then, he should buy her cake on the way there.He purchased a slice of cheesecake before heading over to meet her.Upon arriving at the registry office, Shaun noticed that Catherine was wearing the long white dress he had bought for her last time beneath a beige coat. The afternoon light that fell upon her perfectly illuminated her fair skin and delicate features.His sexy thin lips curled into a slight smile.She had dressed up just to c
Shaun smiled coldly instead of trying to stop Catherine from leaving. “One word from me and no one in Australia will dare to take on the case for our divorce. Go ahead and try if you don’t believe me, but when that time comes, you’ll have to stay with me for 30 years instead of three.”She turned around to glare at him. Honestly, she had no clue who she was dealing with.She could not say he was an average man as Chase Harrison seemed to be his best friend.She could not say he was from an affluent family as he did not drive a luxurious car or live in a mansion.“I’ll not surrender to your blackmail. I’d rather not sign the papers than stay with a man like you.”Her voice reeked of indifference. She turned around and walked away.After all, she had nothing more to lose now.Upon seeing her leave without even looking back, he threw the cake to the ground out of rage.Damned woman!A man like him? Ha, countless women had tried to get into his bed. She really did not know what sh
Jeffery frowned. His lips parted slightly but no words came out in the end.…20 minutes later.Restroom.Aunty Helen cautiously stepped toward Rebecca. She looked rather uneasy.“First Young Lady, will President Jones and Madam suspect me for what happened at the ceremony today? I’m innocent. It was you who asked me to make the false accusation.”“It’s fine. I’ve already dismissed the idea from their minds.” Rebeca retrieved a credit card from her purse and gave it to the woman. “This is your compensation. Keep your lips tight. I don’t want anyone to know about what happened today.”Aunty Helen’s eyes sparkled. She quickly received the gift and nodded constantly. “Happy to be at your service.”“One more thing…” The corners of Rebecca’s lips twitched into an evil grin. “You must take good care of my grandmother. I don’t want to see her condition improving at all.”This took Aunty Helen by shock. A shudder passed through her as she looked at the young lady.However, she nodded
“I might stay a few nights here in the future. Naturally, I’m allowed to come visit whenever I want.” Elder Lyons suddenly pointed at the front with his walking stick. “Hey, why is there water flowing out?”Wesley’s face fell. Sonya gave a shriek of surprise.“It looks like the house is flooded.”Wesley noticed it too. He turned to face Catherine with a stern expression. “Why is there water all over the place?”Builder John stuttered, “We… We have no idea. The tap was left running since last night…”Sonya covered her mouth as she gasped. “What do you mean you have no idea? You all have been given full responsibility for the renovation process yet now you’re trying to shift the blame? Oh goodness, can you still save the house? I hope the water didn’t seep through the walls.”Elder Lyons stomped the walking stick on the ground. “What low-quality company have you hired? Hurry up and call the police.”All color drained off Builder John’s face, and he looked as if he was about to kne