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
“Mrs. Osborne, nothing you say will change my mind. I will never let my children go back to the Osborne family. I will never give up custody of my children!” Adina hung up the phone after finishing her sentence coldly. As she put the phone down and slowly turned back, she immediately met a pair of dark and thoughtful eyes. “Al…” Adina winced internally. Al could not have heard everything she just said to Mrs. Osborne, could he? Alden raised his cold eyes and said slowly, “Mommy, who is approaching you for custody of me and my sister?” “Al, you misheard me.” Adina’s tongue was dry. “I was just talking to an employee about a case.” “Mommy, I was in the kitchen since the moment you answered that call,” Alden said slowly. “Mommy, I’m old enough to help you share the burden of many, many things, so stop keeping it from me.” Adina heaved a deep sigh. Regarding the children’s father, she really hoped she could hide it from them for the rest of their lives. But… He was
The screen was full of comments like, “I can’t accept this sadness.”When the host saw the audience overreacting, he smiled to smooth out the situation and said, “Have you forgotten? Ninian just said that she wanted to announce some good news!”His words reminded everyone at the venue.With that, almost everyone held their breath and listened to her.“Everett and I will be holding a wedding soon!”“What?!”“Ah! Awesome! The day has finally come!”“Sob! Ninian and Everett finally have a happy ending! I’m going to cry! They’re my youth! I’ve witnessed love that has gone the distance!”“You have my blessings! You have to be happy for the rest of your lives!”Their cheers grew louder and louder, almost overturning the whole award hall.Everett was standing backstage. When Ninian saw the scene, she turned back, looked into his eyes, and smiled.They were finally getting married.The eighth of September was a good day for their wedding.The headlines in the entertainment section
The Winters family fell silent again.Among the three sisters-in-law, Lana was already so moved that she wept. Raina and Nerola were stronger, but their eyes turned red too.The Winters brothers, who were initially touched, instantly appeared dissatisfied as a result.They were actually moved and crying for other men? Women, you were playing with fire!Naturally, the Winters brothers did not have a chance to vent their anger because Duke had already stood up.He walked to the similarly outstanding young men, who were standing side by side, and patted their shoulders. At this moment, he seemed to age a little. He did not look like the overlord who dominated the business industry in the past.“From now on, I’ll leave my two babies to you.”When Brooklyn and Everett heard this, they were taken aback, but their eyes were soon filled with excitement.Before they could respond, Duke had already walked far away. Meanwhile, Adina got up abruptly to accompany him.She turned back and l
“Uncle Duke,” Brooklyn and Everett greeted Duke at the same time.Brooklyn was older, so he moved a step forward first and said, “Uncle Duke, this is something that I prepared three years ago. All properties under my name, including shares that aren’t limited to the family business, properties, estates, stocks, etc… were transferred to Mel three years ago. Whether in the past or in the future, everything I have, including my life, will belong to her.”Melody was shocked when he said that.All his properties had been transferred to her? He never mentioned anything to her. He just silently gave her everything.“Daddy…” Melody looked at Duke, and her clear gaze was filled with helplessness which was rare.Brooklyn was the only person, other than her family, who was willing to sacrifice everything for her.Such love that was enthusiastic, reserved, hidden, yet deep and long-lasting made her heart seize.George took the documents from Brooklyn and passed them to Duke.Duke flipped t
At the same time, Alden replied to her.“Daddy and Mommy are just in the next city. The journey will take two hours.”Melody was speechless. She was right!There was murderous intent on the indifferent and delicate girl’s face.Good! Great! She wanted to see where her father could hide this time!When Ninian came out after putting her makeup on, it was still early. There were still two hours before the ceremony’s banquet.There was still half an hour left before her father came home. At this time, Melody secretly called Everett and Brooklyn to come over. They were fully prepared, and they just waited for Duke to return home.At the side, George, Raina, Harold, Lana, Alden, and Nerola were watching the show.After the Winters sisters worked hard, the three of their sisters-in-law were successfully bribed to support them to get married as soon as possible.Even the three of their henpecked brothers also took their sides.Now, the Winters siblings had everything ready. They we
Her words were audible in the live stream, and they instantly caused a big fuss.[Ninian has a kid!][Is “the Everett” a dad now?][Sob! I knew that they secretly got married!][How could they not live broadcast my husband and wife’s wedding?]The comments on the screen kept moving, while Ninian was clueless on the other side.She just said, “It’s our baby. Please make the necessary arrangements, thank you.”The comments became more frenzied.[?][!]A series of symbols occupied the whole screen. After Ninian hung up, they were still rolling.The netizens were worked up.By the time the venue’s staff realized this, it had become the top trending topic.[#The Everett and Ninian secretly got married!][#Baby Ninian has a kid!][#The Everett is a father now!]Crazy, screaming fans filled the bottom of the screams.The couple had been together for so long, and the fans had gotten used to them from not accepting them at the beginning.After all, Ninian grew up quickly befo
There was also “as long as a woman had a stable job and strong support from her family, she would be happy and relaxed even if she stayed single for her whole life.”She could go on.Besides, what was more cunning about Duke was that he would never post the quotes using his own account. He would use his wife’s, Adina’s WhatsApp, to post inspirational quotes and links every time.In the beginning, it caused the Winters siblings to panic for a time, and they thought that their mother opposed their marriage.They sighed in relief only after Alden unintentionally hacked his father’s account. He realized that his father had found the posts and forwarded them to his mother before posting them using his mother’s phone.It was fine. It was normal for the father-in-law to trouble his sons-in-law.It was the same theory as the mother-in-law having conflicts with her daughters-in-law.However, the roles changed in their family. It was the father who was being antagonistic toward the daught
Reverie’s smile was sincere and genuine.She initially helped Ninian only because she thought that Ninian was great. Besides, Ninian said she wanted to rely on herself before the casting, which also impressed and moved her.Unexpectedly, she gave herself an opportunity with her unintentional act. That made Reverie feel blessed and surprised.Hearing what she said, Ninian felt warm and comforted.Everyone thought that the entertainment industry was filthy and full of schemes.In reality, there were many people who pursued their dreams and worked very hard there. There were also many people who helped and supported each other.When there were people, there would be competition, but there would also be warmth and sincerity.Ninian filmed her scenes in an orderly manner.As for the Winters siblings, their relationships also developed smoothly.George had happily begun preparing for his wedding. Raina was not a pretentious person either, and the couple had discussions about how the
However, to the surprise of those haters, Ninian, who was acting for the first time, not only did not drop the ball on any of her performances in the Oscar-level mission, but she also managed to portray her own charm and personality in the character very well.From her gentleness and firmness at the start to the grandeur during the protest to her enthusiasm and passion even when captured by the enemy and taken to the execution ground, her character arc represented the experiences of countless revolutionary predecessors.She had absorbed the spirits of many ancestors into her body. Seeing her alone demonstrated the bravery and unstoppable power of Cairnstan’s youth.Before she was executed, she looked at the rising sun and showed a gentle and firm smile.In the end, gunshots rang out, and her body dropped to the ground. However, the sun rose all the way and illuminated the earth.Numerous people were moved and went wild at the scene where she smiled. It was not until everyone’s e
“What? What turn of events?” Nilson immediately asked. “We have defenders!”“Defenders? What defenders? Are you talking about soccer now?” With wide eyes, Nilson asked.“No, not those types of defenders! What I mean is that someone stepped in and is explaining on Ms. Winters’ behalf! But it’s not one of our people. It’s defenders from outside!” explained the staff. “What?” Nilson immediately stood up. “Let me see!”The staff quickly handed the phone over to him, and the website page on the screen kept on refreshing. [@ActressReverieWood: “I’ve worked with the Winters family’s little princess before. She has a lovely personality. She’s soft-spoken and well-behaved, and she has no temper at all. What surprised me the most was her acting skills. She was a rookie who was full of presence, and she could easily blend into the concept. Most actors, including myself, admire someone as talented as her.]A few short clips were attached under the tweet, all of which were from the show,