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