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
Wesley was not a fool. Last night, Sonya had suddenly returned to the Lyons’ residence. Then somehow, Elder Lyons had suddenly proposed to come to his villa to see the progress of the renovation.“Miss Jones, this matter was caused by my side and has nothing to do with you, so you can go back first. Once the villa is re-examined, I’ll contact you if we decide to continue with the renovation,” Wesley explained in a warm voice.“Certainly. I believe you, President Lyons. At the same time, I also have deep sympathy for President Lyons.” Catherine nodded and left with John.In the villa, Elder Lyons was still bewildered until Wesley went over and said, “Dad, I’ll send you home.”When he got into the car, he turned around and said to Sonya, “Sis, tell Ethan to come to my office.”Sonya was stunned. How smart was her younger brother? He already knew everything...Half an hour later.In the president of Golden Corporation’s office.Ethan knocked on the door with apprehension. He never
Before long, Ethan’s father called in anger.“You useless son, what the hell did you do? Even your uncle was offended and Golden Corporation withdrew all their funds. Get back here this instant.”...The next morning, Catherine received a call from Wesley.“Do you have time to have lunch together? I want to talk to you about the villa.”“Sure.”“I’ll pick you up in my car,” Wesley said in a soft voice, “I’m afraid you won’t know the way to the restaurant.”Catherine could only go along with his arrangement.At noon sharp, Wesley’s car appeared downstairs.She got in, and Wesley handed her a cup of milk tea. “I’m sorry, you were wronged yesterday.”The milk tea was not expensive, so Catherine took it without reservations.“After being backstabbed by a relative, I believe that you’re not feeling too good either, President Lyons.”“You’re really smart.” Wesley’s eyes were full of bitterness, but there was sincere appreciation in his voice. “Ethan has really disappointed me. He
Ahhhhhhhh were the heavens playing a trick on her?Ethan’s uncle liked her, but she had married the wrong person!She was riddled with scars. How would she be in the mood to move on to another relationship?“I… I’m sorry, Mr. Lyons. I… I only think of you as a friend.”“I’m glad that you do.” Ethan was a little disheartened, but he continued to smile. “It’s okay. I didn’t confess to you because I wanted you to accept me. I just want you to understand my feelings so I can pursue you.”Catherine felt her head throb. “But I have no intention of dating now. I want to focus on my work.”“I can wait for you. Alright, let’s sit down and order first.” Wesley gentlemanly pulled out a chair for her.Catherine was helpless and could only lower her head and order her meal....At the intersection outside the window of the restaurant, a Ferrari was waiting for the red light.Sitting in the passenger seat was Shaun Hill, whose dark eyes suddenly hardened when he took a glance outside.“Tu
His good looks were undeniable, but his temper… Forget it, it was off-putting.However, why was he here? Catherine instantly had the urge to pick up her bag and flee.“Mr. Hill, Young Master Harrison.” Wesley stood up in surprise and shook hands with the two.However, when he reached out to shake Shaun’s hand, Shaun simply looked at him lazily with his long lashes.A few seconds passed and Wesley started to feel embarrassed. Just as he thought Shaun would not shake his hand, the man extended his hand and shook it. “Sorry, I’m not in a good mood today.”Wesley had dealt with Shaun Hill several times before, especially when he planned to ask Shaun to take on a commercial lawsuit for him. The talks initially went well, but later the law firm said that he was not available.To be honest, he was feeling a little discontented with Shaun Hill.However, Shaun was a legendary figure in the lawyer world. Since he had a good reputation, Wesley had to show him some respect. Perhaps there mi