After Zhenny left the banquet in anger, the remaining people in the banquet hall looked at each other at a loss.It was their first time seeing the CEO of Jones Corporation so embarrassed.And it was because of Adina.They began to look at Adina with conflicted gazes.Trent raised a wine glass and flashed her a teasing smile. “I finally understand why I always suffer defeat at your hands. You can even take down an experienced business player like Zhenny, so what’s a man from a rich family like me who just entered the business industry?” Adina did not pay attention to him. Instead, she took her phone and sent someone a message.Trent twirled his glass of red wine and continued. “Hey, do you think Zhenny really bought the copyright for that paper? Adina, go ahead and ask your mentor now.”Adina chuckled. “Of course she didn’t.”The paper had been published in a niche local magazine, which sold less than 100,000 copies a year. It was on the verge of being discontinued. Very few p
Adina returned to the banquet hall and continued talking to everyone.She was gorgeous and capable. For a moment, countless people handed their name cards to her.At 9.00 pm, people slowly left the banquet.“Addy, let me send you home.” Ethan caught up with her and spoke like a gentleman.Before Adina could answer, a tall figure walked over from the entrance of the banquet hall.She turned around to find that it was Duke.Had this man arrived a long time ago?She would have left earlier if she had realized it.“Ethan, someone’s here to pick me up. Thank you for the offer,” Adina smiled as she said.Ethan frowned and looked at Duke before his frown deepened. “Addy, are you and Mr. Winters…” “Ahem!” Adina stroked her nose awkwardly. “Alden and Mel are with the Winters family, so I’m going back with Mr. Winters to pick them up.”Ethan pursed his lips and did not say anything else.Duke was Alden and Melody’s father. It was inappropriate for an outsider like Ethan to interfere
“Stay away from him.”Duke held the steering wheel tightly as he slowly replied.Earley Wynters was Earl Winters.He was Duke’s biological twin brother.Duke softly said, “Earley Wynters is a very dangerous person. Nothing good comes to those who approach him.”Adina looked at the person who was driving.Why did she feel that something was off with Duke’s emotions when she brought Earley up?That supported her theory even more.Duke drove the car slowly on the road at night and stopped in front of the Winters family villa in less than twenty minutes.Duke got out of the car first and pulled open the passenger door for Adina like a gentleman.When the two of them walked up to the mansion’s door, all their four children rushed over.“Mommy, you’re finally back. I miss you so much!”Harold was always the most excited kid. He ran into Adina’s arms and instantly climbed onto her body.Melody used to be a shy and reserved girl, but she had also become mischievous due to Harold’s
She walked over, took a deep breath, and said, “Mrs. Winters, if you do this…” Mrs. Winters raised her head. “Call me Aunt Mabel.”“Aunt Mabel.” Adina immediately changed her address. “If you do this, you’ll spoil Mel. These are too expensive.”“Kids don’t know that these things are expensive. To them, these are just toys.” Mrs. Winters stroked Melody’s hair. “Girls like shiny jewelry. Next time, I’ll bring Mel to a jewelry mall and buy her more jewelry so that she can bring them back and play with them.”Adina was speechless.She really could not understand the world of the rich.Harold walked over and casually picked up a pair of emerald earrings. The moment he picked them up, Mrs. Winters snatched them away. “Don’t touch them. You’ll break them. This pair costs $6,000,000.”Harold was at a loss for words.Why could Melody simply throw them on the floor when he could not even touch them?It was fine when his dad no longer showed him love after Melody appeared. But why did h
The atmosphere in the living room suddenly became freezing.Duke took the box from the tea table and threw it to Mrs. Winters. “Who gave this to you?”Guilt flashed across Mrs. Winters’ eyes, but she pretended to be calm as she said, “A good friend whom I haven’t met for a long time gave it to me. Is there a problem?”“Mom, am I an idiot to you?” Duke sneered. “‘Earl’ is written on the right corner of the box. That’s been Earl’s habit for many years. He clearly knows that I don’t like you meeting him, yet he still signed his name on the gift box that he gave you. Mom, don’t you understand why he’s doing this?”Mrs. Winters’ eyes began to tear up.She looked at the signature on the gift box, and her voice trembled a little. “Duke, he’s your biological brother. Can’t you just accept him? He’s changed. He’s changed into a good person. Just give him one more chance, okay?”“If I give him a chance, who will give Dad a chance?” Duke’s voice was full of pain. “If the chance I give him c
He hoped that his mom would never be able to see his other sides.He paused for a while before he asked, “Mom, do you like Uncle Duke?”Adina looked at him. “Why do you still call him ‘Uncle Duke’? He’s your dad, your biological father.”“Sorry, Mom. I’m not used to calling him ‘Dad’ yet,” Alden said in a serious manner. “Mom, if you like Uncle Duke, I’ll support your decision.”Adina schooled her expression and asked, “What about you, Alden? Do you like him?”Alden blinked. “Mom, I asked you first, so you should answer me first.”“I guess I like him a little.”Adina looked out the window in the dark and replied softly.That man was outstanding. He was more excellent than all the men she had ever met. Such a remarkable man had treated her nicely, so she could not resist him.Besides, the man was her children’s father.If she allowed herself to fall for him, it would only be advantageous to her and the kids.No matter how she looked at it, falling for Duke was the solution fo
“Ms. Daugherty, Elitos Corporation gave you a call earlier,” Serene reported respectfully. She purposely mentioned Elitos Corporation, and that made Mr. Roberts’ secretary so jealous that his eyes turned red.Adina smiled and said, “Mr. Roberts, I’m a bit occupied today. Let me treat you to a meal next time.”After she said that, she walked to her office with Serene. “Why did Elitos call?” she asked.“Mr. Wynters’ secretary called and said Mr. Wynters wants to talk to you about the details of the chip design in person.” Serene flipped open her notebook and seriously said, “Since the initial draft that we submitted was too simple, Mr. Wynters mainly wants to know the details of a few aspects. Firstly, the source of client data. Secondly…” Adina returned to her office and compiled the details before she brought the information to Elitos Corporation.She was now a collaborator of Elitos, so she really needed to communicate the details to them to avoid unnecessary problems.“Ms. D
He just wanted to find an excuse to visit LaStar Technology Corporation, but he could not find one.“Print out the project schedule for me and also list out some problems that we might need to anticipate,” he said coldly.Jake did not know what Duke was planning. He just prepared the documents earnestly and sent them over.He had been worried about preparing the documents flawlessly, but he noticed that Mr. Winters did not even glance at them before he grabbed the documents and left the office.Jake immediately stepped forward. “Mr. Winters, there’s a very important meeting coming up.”“Postpone it.”Duke walked into the elevator with a cold expression.For some reason, he desperately wanted to see Adina at that moment.It was as if he could not be at ease if he did not see her.He drove to LaStar Technology Corporation as fast as he could. Then, he mentally prepared himself before he headed upstairs with the dispensable documents.“Mr. Winters, what brings you here?” Seren
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,