At that moment, a montage of Annie and Jonah's relationship was playing on the screen. The emcee had a running commentary about how they were a match made in heaven.Ned, Michelle, Calvin, and Ashlyn were all in attendance. Ned and Hector were there, too.Michelle was sincerely happy for Jonah. He'd finally found the right woman for him after so many years. Annie was outstanding from head to toe and was much better than her whether in terms of education or ability to provide for the family. Ashlyn didn't show much of a reaction and would occasionally glance at Calvin.At this moment, Quinn sneaked up from behind to see whether the child was Tommy. However, the child had his back to her and seemed younger than Tommy.Quinn wondered whether Ned had another illegitimate child. She dashed forward and grabbed Hector's arm, forcing him to face her. Then, she said blankly, "No, you're not him. Where's Tommy? Where's my Tommy?"Her gaunt face and sudden actions had probably scared Hector.
About ten days later, Ned returned from Genovia with Hector. Cassandra went to the airport to pick them up.Cassandra finally felt relieved. She'd occasionally dreamed about Ned selling Hector abroad so she wouldn't see him again. Seeing Hector made her feel like she'd found something she'd lost.Ned instinctively wanted to hold Cassandra's hand, so she handed it to him."I brought Hector back safe and sound. Aren't you going to reward me?" he asked."What's there to reward? He's your son, too. Wouldn't your heart ache if he were to go missing?" Cassandra's expression was gentle as he looked at Ned with a smile.She held Hector's hand. Ned walked beside her while pushing the luggage cart."It's quite simple. I just want a smile," Ned said."No, I won't.""I have a surprise for you. Someone else came with me. Wanna guess?""Who is it?" Cassandra looked around. "Did they come with you? I don't see anyone else.""The man you like." Ned couldn't help feeling a little jealous."I
As they ate, Ned said to Cassandra, "Calvin wants to treat you to lunch tomorrow. I've already chosen the restaurant for you."Cassandra instantly became nervous. Her idol wanted to treat her to a meal."Are you going?" she asked.He frowned slightly. "He didn't say anything about that."Cassandra smiled faintly. "Alright. President Conrad is really gentlemanly."Ned was lost for words.On Saturday, He leaned against her bedroom door and watched her dress up.Under normal circumstances, Cassandra was bare-faced. She would occasionally apply some powder, but it was minimal. This time, she went all out."I can tell that you like him," he said through gritted teeth.She smiled at him from the mirror. "Well, I need to dress up a little since we're meeting outside, don't I?"That was only part of the reason. Another part was because she didn't want to seem too clingy. Perhaps she and Ned would last longer if she weren't clingy.She had once dreamed of growing old with Ned but had
Cassandra had yet to make up her mind."Let me think about it.""I know Ned's past worries you. How about this—have him be a househusband for the next two years while you complete your post-doctoral studies; tell him it's a chance for him to atone for how he treated you. Then, keep him on his toes and tell him you're not interested in marriage for the time being. He'll get used to his status as a slave and continue doing this even if you return to Genovia. Moreover, the hospital is yours and his, so you two have something in common. No matter how I look at it, there's no one more worthy of Ned than you. The others were just flings. Not only will you two have a hospital together, but you also have Hector. Don't you think having someone as arrogant and wild as him wrapped around your finger would be great? Anyway, you're both highly educated and intelligent. You're a match made in heaven," Calvin said.Cassandra thought about it and felt that it was true."I'll help you keep an eye o
When Cassandra got home, she saw Ned sitting on the sofa and looking at his phone. Hector was playing with a small car on the living room floor alone.Ned had just sent Calvin a WhatsApp message: [I can't bring that child back!]Calvin: [She didn't say anything about wanting you to bring him back. She only said to find a better way to deal with him instead of being so cruel. You could return him to Quinn and pay her a sum to make her shut up. You can't completely rid yourself of this mess, so try to keep the trouble to a minimum. Nothing's impossible. Do as you see fit!]Ned: [Pay her a sum and leave the kid with her? That'd be a dream come true for her. Don't you think she'll keep coming to me for money with that cash cow in her hands? I can't let her ruin my life. Anyway, keep your hands out of this. I have my considerations.]Calvin: [Don't shoot the messenger. She's agreed to work at the oncology center, so the rest is up to you.]"You're back?" Ned asked when he saw Cassandra
Cassandra was actually very good at persuading people to do things for her; she'd just never done it before. She relied on herself and lived like an iron lady, but she was only a regular woman. Everyone thought she was a heartless, shrewd woman for sending her brother to jail, but no one knew about the obstacles and loneliness in her heart and her experience of living in darkness for several years.Her warm breath fanned over Ned's ear, setting him on fire.His ear twitched, and he trembled.Unfortunately, now was not a good time…However, he could wait. In any case, it would only be five or six days.Their daily life in Emmeria consisted of Cassandra working in the laboratory while Ned cooked and cleaned at home. Of course, his elite aura did not disappear at all. On the contrary, because he often brought Hector to museums and libraries and to play basketball, he became more and more like an elite living the good life.It was also because he was here that Cassandra was in high s
Cassandra's post-doctoral course was finally over.Previously, she had flown to Genovia several times to discuss the establishment of the laboratory with Calvin and Ned. Cassandra's current persona was that of a "famous oncology expert" and the research leader of Lawrence Pharmaceutical's oncology center. This matter had been reported many times by the media in the country. Everyone knew Cassandra was a Lesian native who had returned from Emmeria to contribute to the country's medical industry.In the end, she and Ned landed in Genovia.In the past two years, Ned would sometimes bring Hector back to visit, but they would leave after a few days because Cassandra missed him.Everyone in the Lawrence family knew about Ned and Cassandra. They all knew that Ned had really encountered a tough opponent this time. He cooked, cleaned, and raised a child without any regrets…However, the two of them had never gotten married, and Cassandra had no intention of registering their marriage. They
After Hector returned from Emmeria, he entered the kindergarten Lawrence Pharmaceutical had set up for its employees and slowly grew up.Genovia's leaves turned green and yellow with the passage of time. Many things had happened…Wyatt had never married, and his laboratory was still the same. Cassandra had often thought about it and wanted to help him but could not find an opportunity. Moreover, she couldn't bring herself to rashly help others and act as a savior.Ivory ended up with Juan. Lincoln bought them a house, and Juan was finally able to hold his head high. He drove his Mercedes-Benz to and from work, freeing himself from the life of a poor loser. His true colors were gradually revealed. Wyatt was very dissatisfied with his brother-in-law but was too cultured to mention it. He only occasionally reminded his sister to be wary of Juan.Annie probably led the best life. After she married Jonah, they had a son, Aaron Maben. They bought a villa and had Jonah's mother move in wi
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