Duke shifted his cold gaze to Harold. “Are you telling me what to do?”Harold’s arrogance was quickly suppressed. He mumbled, “It’s your fault. What’s so hard to apologize for?”George frowned. “What did dad do?”Duke wanted to know as well.Harold snorted a little. “Whatever it is, you’re at fault. Auntie Adina wouldn’t be angry at you for no reason!”After that, he turned and climbed on the chair. He started opening the lunch boxes and gobbling up the food. “Hmm! Tasty! This is so delicious! Auntie Adina’s buffalo wings are getting tastier!”He did not care how he looked. He stuffed his mouth with chicken wings like a squirrel. George knew that Harold was a notoriously picky eater. He was now curious to know how tasty the buffalo wings actually were… Harold saw George staring at his lunch box. He hurriedly put his arms around them and said, with his mouth still full, “George, Auntie Adina made this food for me! It’s only enough for one person. Don’t you dare try to e
At the international concert hall in Ascrialia… This was Dew’s last concert abroad. She wore a black silk gown with pearls and gems inlaid on the black fabric. Her dress was sparkling under the chandelier. She sat on the stage, her back straight and poised. Her slender fingers flew over the keys on the piano.She could feel all the audience’s gazes were fixed on her as if she was the center of the world… They gave her a round of applause when her song ended. Dew stood up and bowed. As she slowly looked up, she suddenly felt an intense gaze staring at her.She instantly looked up at the audience and found a familiar face.‘That’s Mrs. Winters, Duke’s mother. I’ve only seen her a couple of times. ‘The first time we met was when George and Harold turned hundred days old. The second time was when we celebrated their twins’ birthday for the first time. ‘I’m sure of it; I’ve not seen Mrs. Winters for three years. What are the odds of us meeting again at the International C
“I want to go to Cairnstan and see its renowned rivers and mountains. But I have been quite occupied recently. I don’t think I can attend your birthday banquet in Sea City, Aunt Mabel.” Catherine said regretfully, “I’ll be opening a counseling center in Sea City soon. By then, I can meet you and Duke to have a meal together.”Dew’s eyelids twitched for a moment. ‘Aunt Mabel? Duke?‘Why does this woman sound like she’s very close with Mrs. Winter and Duke?‘Who’s she?’Dew raised her eyebrow as she looked at Catherine in a composed manner. She then smiled and said, “You can contact me too, once you’ve arrived in Sea City. I can show you the famous scenic landmarks in Sea City, especially Oriental Pearl, where George and Hal like best…”She intentionally mentioned her two sons, seemingly trying to remind Catherine of her position. Catherine’s eyes lit up. “Oh, yes! George and Harold are in Sea City too! Aunt Mabel talks about them every day. I adore them! I must open up my cente
Adina stopped at the entrance of the mansion. Before she got out of her car, she saw Colin standing outside the fence, and Harold was beside him. She pursed her red lips and opened the door. “Auntie Adina…”Harold stood there. He hesitated to move and looked at her with his teary eyes.In the past, whenever he saw her, he would hurriedly run over to her. However, this time, he did not move at all, as if he was afraid of her. Adina felt a sharp pain in her heart. The sour feeling slowly faded away.“Harold, what happened…?”Right after she spoke, Harold interrupted her, “Auntie Adina, can you call me Hal instead…?”There was a hint of yearning in his voice. Adina’s heart finally softened. She sighed and said, “Hal, what are you doing here so late?” “I miss you…” Harold said as tears streamed uncontrollably down his face. “Auntie Adina, you can hit me, or scold me, but you cannot ignore me…”Even with tears streaming down his face uncontrollably, he did not dare to cry
“L-Let’s go back.”Harold opened the car door and went in. He stared out the window blankly. When Adina came out of the kitchen, she could not see Harold anywhere. She then asked, “Where’s Hal?”“He went back,” Alden said softly. Adina frowned. ‘Hal is a very clingy boy. He came all the way here. There’s no way he can go back so fast.”She looked at her well-behaved son. “What did you say to him?”“I just told him the truth.” Harold pursed his lips. “He persistently asked for a reason as to why you’ve ruthlessly abandoned him. It’s their fault from the beginning.”Adina became quiet. She then sighed and said, “Go play with your sister. I’ll cook.”After driving on the road for twenty minutes, Harold came back to the Winters family’s mansion. He pushed the door open and ran into the mansion. Colin could feel something odd about him. He hurriedly exited the car and went after him. George, who always came back late, was sitting in the living room, reading some document
“What are you two arguing about?”Duke massaged the space between his eyebrows as he went and sat on the couch. Harold bit his lower lip and complained, “Daddy, do you know why Auntie Adina no longer comes to our house? It’s because George secretly schemed against her company, and she’s worried that he’ll hurt Mel. That’s why she doesn’t want to come to our house anymore!”Duke frowned. ‘It has been almost a month since George’s attack on the official website of LaStar Technology Corporation, and Adina long knew about it. Why is she only upset now, after such a long lapse?‘Perhaps Trent is right. Adina is jealous.‘She’s jealous that Dew and me used to be together.‘I’m extremely occupied these days. I don’t have time to think of a solution for this matter. Once I’m done with my corporation’s matter, I’ll think of a way.’‘Tomorrow is the third appraisal meeting of Project A-F. I need to think of something to explain to that woman clearly without causing a huge scene…’ “Da
After that night five years ago, he had never had such a dream. In the dream just now, the face of the woman who was in the bed with him was actually Adina’s. He had a dream that he and Adina were making love in a hotel bed. Duke got up and went into the bathroom to wash his face with cold water. Once he felt his mind clearing up, he suddenly recalled the familiar scent on Adina’s body. Five years ago, the woman he had spent a passionate night with had the same scent on her. Adina and Dew were sisters, but they were not sisters of the same mother. Their body scents should be different. Could it be…? A ridiculous thought emerged in Duke’s mind. Once that thought had emerged, it could not be suppressed. When did Adina have her coming-of-age ceremony five years ago? If he remembered correctly, it was that same summer night. Duke immediately took out his phone to search for news. The internet was full of news about the most beautiful woman of Sea City. Her illicit p
Adina glanced at the caller ID. It was a number from Central City. She stared at the number for a few seconds before answering the call. “Is this Adina Daugherty? Ms. Daugherty?” An elderly voice came from the other end of the phone. Adina frowned and answered indifferently, “This is me. May I know who this is?” “I’m Tyson’s father,” Mr. Samuel Osborne said slowly. “Can we have a chat?” Adina’s heart sank a little. Her worst fears after the exposure of her children had come true. Tyson was willing to compromise for the sake of the company, but how could the older generation, who cared a lot about bloodline inheritance, allow their offspring to live outside? Adina pursed her lips and said, “What would you like to talk about, Mr. Osborne?” “You raised the children alone. It would be unkind and unjust of our family to take custody away from you so abruptly. The matter of custody shall be discussed later.” Mr. Samuel Osborne said, enunciating each word. “However, we mus