Calvin asked Neil to meet him at a pub.If Neil dealt with Milly, Calvin bet she wouldn’t be able to pull any dirty tricks anymore. “A pub? Michelle won’t allow me to go to a place like that,” Neil said matter-of-factly.“Fine, we can meet at a cafe. I need your help. You’re the only person who can help me now.”“My wife won’t allow me to go out so late at night.”“Seriously? Cut the crap! I’ll see you at Coffee Time in five.” Calvin drove to the cafe immediately after the call.Soon, Neil appeared at the cafe with his hands stuffed in his pockets.“What’s wrong? You just sent Ashlyn home, right? What are you plotting behind her back?” Calvin asked.Calvin had ordered a pot of tea for Neil.“I can’t sleep if I drink tea at night, but I still want you to treat me to something for asking me out so late at night,” Neil said cheekily while sipping on some tea.“Just have sex if you can’t sleep,” Calvin said casually.“What’s wrong? It’s rare of you to ask me for a favor,” Neil
After the entire fiasco with Dana, Ashlyn didn’t want to stay in Genovia anymore. Recently, she had been busy making sketches for days on end. Now, she felt like travelling somewhere to have a breather.She would still go on dates with Calvin, but she avoided going to the Conrads’ house. Ashlyn thought she should probably stay away from Dana to reduce conflicts. If she didn’t visit them, Dana might still think of Ashlyn as the obedient and innocent woman she was in the past. Every time Ashlyn visited them, Dana seemed to nitpick Ashlyn’s every mistake.Ever since the magazine publication, Ashlyn rarely had to receive any calls. She had completed almost all the orders this year and had shifted her focus to the pre-ordered items for next year. So, she was relatively free now and had more time to herself.After hustling for such a long time, she could finally see the direction she was heading towards in her working journey and how to develop her studio in the long run.She thought abo
It seemed James had the intention to push Francesca off the edge. The new show she was in would have its cash flow cut off soon, and she would lose her source of income. She had to spend tens of thousands each month paying for her shops and new home, and she had no one to rely on in Lesia.Damien found it strange that his investigation had led him to James. Neil had a good impression of James, so why was he treating a woman so ruthlessly? Was he interested in Ashlyn and trying to avenge her?Then again, Damien would’ve done the same things James had already done. So, he chose not to interfere for the time being.He told his people in Lesia to keep an eye on Ashlyn. Then, he said to Ashlyn, “You and Calvin are engaged now, so remember to keep your distance from James when you’re in Lesia.”Calvin would be hurt if there were any rumors about something going on between her and James.Though Damien and Calvin didn’t employ the same methods in dealing with certain matters, Damien knew
Once bitten, twice shy. Ashlyn was deathly afraid of Dana blowing everything she did out of proportion.Calvin: [Sure.]Lesia was James’s home ground; Ashlyn would definitely run into him there. Besides, she was going there to deliver the accessories she had made for James’s sister, so she’d definitely be in contact with him. Calvin knew this, but he couldn’t keep her on a tight leash forever.Calvin: [Oh, before I forget—the wooden plaques I ordered for you are ready. Let me show you what they look like.]He sent her several photos.Ashlyn went through them. The plaques were made of mahogany, and the pieces used were designed to make the most out of their natural shape. They looked amazing; there were different ones for different rooms, such as the drafting room, the glazing room, and the lounge…Calvin was a frequent visitor at her studio, so he naturally knew what she needed.Her heart warmed at the things he had done for her. Even the doom and gloom that came with Dana’s dis
Neil cleared his throat. “Looks like I’ll have to chop her to bits, for my sister’s sake.”“Well, get on with it! Your future as my brother-in-law depends on this.” Calvin patted Neil on the shoulder. “I’m leaving. You better come up with something soon.”As Calvin got to his feet, Neil muttered, “Honestly, what does this have to do with me?”Calvin gave him a look. “Your father-in-law and his new wife had nothing to do with me, either.” Neil knew he had the short end of the stick here. And so, he called Michael and asked, “How’s it going?”“Come on, man. She’s as stubborn as a mule! I need time to get to her, don’t I?”“Get to her faster! We can’t let her get away this time.”“Alright, alright!”…While Calvin and the Lawrence men kept busy with these matters, Ashlyn and Sally were filled with excitement.At the airport, Ashlyn finally got to meet someone she had only seen in photos—Fiona Addaway.She first intended to head to the hotel immediately after arriving, but when
Ashlyn saw an old woman come downstairs. She had seen the old woman in a photo James sent to her before—it was Madam Addaway, the woman who had worked odd jobs to raise her siblings and had stuck by her husband’s side, supporting him every step of the way.Ashlyn deeply respected her.“Mom, this is Miss Ashlyn Lawrence, the one who designed your jewelry. You wanted to meet her, didn’t you?” Fiona hurried to support the old woman.“Ashlyn Lawrence?” Madam Addaway walked to the sofa and smiled kindly at Ashlyn. “Come here, come to me.”Ashlyn sat down beside Madam Addaway, while Sally sat on a single-seater sofa.Madam Addaway held Ashlyn’s hand. “How old are you?”In that instant, Ashlyn couldn’t help thinking how nice it would be if Dana could treat her like this.She didn’t know whether to think of Madam Addaway as a friend’s mother or as a kind grandmother. In terms of their age difference, Madam Addaway was more than half a century older than she was, which put the old woman
Ashlyn thought, ‘Don’t tell me James is going to spend the night here… Then again, what does it matter? I’m staying at a hotel, anyway.’A short while later, James returned downstairs. The door to Madam Addaway’s room had been shut while he was talking to her, so none of them knew what they had talked about.“James, are you leaving already?” Fiona looked confused. “Why are you in such a rush this time? Don’t you always spend a few days here whenever you come home?”“Nah. Someone will probably get into trouble if I stay,” James said.His eyes were trained on Ashlyn as he said this, and his tone was pointed.“Trouble? What sort of trouble?” Fiona didn’t get it.He merely smiled mysteriously and left.Ashlyn went over what he had said and wondered whether he was referring to her. If he were to linger, Sally would definitely know about it, and there was a chance Calvin would ask her. Regardless of whether there was anything between herself and James, she would still be implicated—th
Ashlyn suddenly realized how much she missed Calvin despite only being away from him for a little over a day. Compared to her longing for him, nothing mattered; not even Dana’s displeasure. Perhaps it was because her horizons had been expanded after stepping out of Genovia—she even intended to buy some souvenirs for Dana. After all, that was how relationships were built—one had to treat the other party well for them to return the favor. If she kept being rude to Dana, there was no way Dana would be nice to her.Ashlyn couldn’t help feeling there had to be some sort of misunderstanding between herself and Dana. As long as she did the best, it would definitely change Dana’s impression of her. Besides, they had been on relatively good terms before all of this.The thought of this cheered her up.Calvin: [I miss you, too.]Ashlyn was in a great mood today. Fiona picked her and Sally up before heading to the Glory exhibition. On their way there, the breeze from St. Lucian Harbor billowe
Benjamin walked to her side and suddenly hugged her. It was as if there were thousands of words that could not be said. Jacey did not refute. It was as if the two of them had known each other for a long time. It was as if they had known each other for a long time."Your mother did a good job with this exhibition," Jacey said."It's good. After all, you're an expert in this field," Benjamin said. "Or if you have any requests when you get married, tell my mother and let her customize the most beautiful jewelry for you.""Married?" Jacey didn't understand.She had never thought about marriage. Why did she feel so close to her when Benjamin mentioned it?She still felt quite confused."I'll treat you to a meal later?" Benjamin said. "What do you want to eat?"Jacey's eyes lit up. "Hotpot? How about a hotpot?"Benjamin smiled and said, "I thought you had a profound hobby. This is it."Jacey smiled again.Jacey didn't like the feeling of being surrounded by people, so she chose the
Kenny smoked as he spoke. He had the look of a veteran in society. It was hard not to believe that he was a nouveau riche who did not hesitate to sacrifice the lives of his subordinates to save money."Sir, you've found the right person. Come and take a look." The workshop owner said. Then, he whispered a few words into Kenny's ear and asked, "Can you accept it?""What's so unacceptable about that? I'm definitely showing it to Party A. These people grew up in the countryside. What kind of milk have they drunk? I can't tell if it's true or not," Kenny said."Alright, alright," the workshop owner said with a smile."Just don't make it obvious. I'll go take a look at the manufacturing workshop." Kenny said.The owner of the workshop was initially quite shy, but Kenny said that he had ordered a lot, so the other party agreed.As soon as he entered the workshop, Jacey secretly turned on the pinhole camera when the workshop owner was not paying attention and filmed the production proce
Jacey felt that under Kenny's serious and unsmiling appearance, there was a soft and warm heart.This note looked like it had been around for a long time. It was unknown how long Kenny searched last night before he found it and gave it to Jacey so easily.Jacey left.However, she did not expect that something would happen on her first day there.She brought a vacuum camera and made her clothes look like rural women's. After finding the milk production point, she said that she wanted to order milk in large quantities because she heard that the milk here was very cheap.The people in the workshop looked at each other and said, "I'm not selling!"The people in the workshop were very smart and vigilant. Their workshop had a fixed delivery channel. This woman was alone and was unlikely to be here to order. They found an excuse and sent Jacey away.No matter how much Jacey dawdled, the other party refused to let her in.For a moment, Jacey didn't know what to do. She was quite depres
Jacey was a little stunned. She really didn't know much about what the parents were talking about.Moreover, she hadn't interacted with Benjamin for a few days. Moreover, when Ashlyn came to visit this time, she didn't say a word about him. It made her feel very uneasy. She even wondered if he didn't mean that at all. It was all her own wishful thinking…For the past few days, Benjamin had not come to look for Jacey. She had not contacted him either.However, a few days later, Jacey received a Whatsapp message from Benjamin. There were many photos. It was a rather high-class living room. There were boxes in the living room. The living room was simple and noble, like a top-notch courtyard house.[This is the showroom and display cabinet for my mother's medieval jewelry. How about letting your mother take a look?] Benjamin said.[Where is this place? This place is so beautiful.][My mother's dowry. The courtyard house in Genovia.] Benjamin said.Jacey thought to herself, "As expec
Today, Benjamin had already returned home."How is it? How's your first time meeting your in-laws alone?" Calvin teased Ashlyn."It's quite good. I'm preparing to hold a medieval jewelry exhibition and then let my employees learn medieval video skills. I said that I wanted to use their jewelry as an exhibition, but they didn't even want the deposit. How generous," Ashlyn said lazily as she leaned against the sofa."It's… it's over?" Calvin looked at Ashlyn and said in surprise.Benjamin sat there and smiled."What else?" Ashlyn asked."What are you going to do this time? Aren't you going to look for your daughter-in-law? Did you see what she looked like?" Calvin poured a cup of tea for Ashlyn.After so many years, Ashlyn still hadn't changed from her usual macho self. In fact, she was even more macho than before. Perhaps Calvin had been the one to deal with everything after marriage, developing Ashlyn's habit of not using her brain.Of course, it only meant that she didn't use
For some reason, Ashlyn felt like crying when she saw this. In the past, these jewelry had traveled to another country. Now, these jewelry were all back with stories.She thought about how the person who owned these jewelry had brought them overseas and brought them back…She felt that the Irving family was worthy of admiration.Linda had gone out at some point. Seeing that Ashlyn was looking at her very seriously, she didn't disturb her.When she came in again, she was carrying a cup of coffee. The fragrant Americano she'd just ordered from the coffee machine on the first floor. It was made from good coffee beans.She handed the coffee to Ashlyn."Have a cup of coffee when you're tired. Anyway, these jewelry don't have long legs. They won't run away on their own," Linda said. "You can come and take a look whenever you want. I've always been here."Only then did Ashlyn feel that she had been watching for an hour or two, but she had always been like a pious primary school student
On Saturday afternoon, Ashlyn drove to Jacey's house, a very simple villa.Ashlyn knew that writers liked to live in such a quiet place because they had inspiration in such a place.Jacey's mother, Linda, was already standing on her steps to welcome her.Linda was dressed in a Chinese-style robe. She looked very ancient, but because she was slender, she looked especially good. She looked like a fairy.Ashlyn was dressed in a very fashionable modern outfit. She was wearing a knee-length skirt, pearl earrings, and earrings. She looked especially round and beautiful. One look and one could tell that she was the kind of person who had never experienced the blow of life."I'm Jacey's mother. Nice to meet you, Mrs. Conrad." Linda reached out and held Isobel's hand. "Jacey said that you're coming to our house to take a look. I am so happy. I specially brought all the jewelry from the other houses here and packed them up. If these jewelry can be displayed in the exhibition and let everyon
"Excuse me, how did you know about me?" Jacey asked."Oh, Benjamin's phone was on the table that day. He went to the washroom and I happened to see the photo album he was looking through. I picked it up and saw these few pieces of jewelry. You know it too. As jewelry makers, we won't let go of those rare jewelry no matter what. I asked Benjamin where these pieces of jewelry came from and he told me about you," Ashlyn said neither servile nor overbearing.She understood a girl's mentality very well. She knew that if the woman found out that the man had taken the initiative to leak her news to her parents, she would be very disgusted and feel passive. Therefore, she did not say that. Instead, she said that she had seen it herself. She even said that Benjamin was looking at these photos at that time.Jacey's heart would probably feel warm. After all, a man was looking at her photo behind her back. She should have a good impression of this man.Jacey really thought so. When she heard A
After Benjamin returned home, he showed Ashlyn the jewelry he had taken for Jacey.Ashlyn was very knowledgeable. One look at this jewelry and she knew that it was priceless.Moreover, the girl wearing the jewelry also had extremely good skin and was extremely delicate.Calvin, who was sitting at the side, also watched.However, Ashlyn didn't just look at the jewelry. She said, "You only bought jewelry. Who is this person wearing jewelry behind you?"Ashlyn asked Benjamin gossipily."Don't ask," Benjamin said.Ashlyn smiled. "You said that you only took photos of the jewelry but didn't take photos of her. Aren't you trying to arouse my curiosity? Now that I'm curious, you're not making a move. However, I've been working on researching National Jewelry recently, so I'm lacking samples in this area. When are you going to ask this girl out? Let me take a closer look. From her appearance, I think she's dressed very well. Moreover, I can see her face from her bone structure. I think