Adina was so embarrassed that she blushed.“B*stard!” she cursed in a low voice.“I can be more like a b*stard.”Duke held her waist and spoke teasingly.He enjoyed seeing the woman appear vulnerable against him.Adina felt helpless.This man seemed so righteous and serious. But why would he turn into a b*stard whenever they were in private?“Don’t do that in a place like this again!”Adina glared at him.“Okay, I’ll kiss you when we get home.” Duke moved closer to her ear and softly said, “The marriage certificate is in your hand. You’re officially my wife now. We can take our time.”His words made Adina’s face turn crimson.She could reject him with all kinds of excuses in the past, but they were a legally married couple now. If he insisted on it, she could not reject him anymore.When Adina thought about it, she was taken aback for a while.She remembered hating intimacy between men and women after that incident five years ago.Whenever a man approached her intentional
The netizens were extremely excited, while the press conference was quiet.Everyone held their breath as they waited for what Duke was going to say.The man glanced around the site with his sharp gaze, and his aura seemed to form an invisible net over everyone there.“The engagement is a rumor, and the so-called engagement invitation is also fake.”Duke’s words gave countless rich ladies in Sea City renewed hope. Before they could feel more joy, they heard something that broke their hearts even further.“Adina Daugherty and I are not getting engaged. We’re getting married.”Buzz!The quiet lobby erupted into chaos like bubbling boiled water.The reporters thought they had misheard him, so they extended their microphones.“Mr. Winters, do you mean Ms. Adina Daugherty and you are getting married?”“Mr. Winters, is this Adina Daugherty the first daughter of the Daugherty family, also known as the most beautiful woman in Sea City?”“Mr. Winters, will your wedding be on the sixth
[Tyson Osborne filed a custody case against Adina some time ago. Why didn’t Duke come out and clarify that the kids belong to him?][Why do I feel like there’s something wrong with this? Since they’re married and they have kids, why did he allow the netizens to insult Adina for so long?][Did Duke have to admit that the kids belong to him after Adina successfully stole his heart?][That’s possible!]Dillon sat in his office while he watched the live stream using his Ipad. His face was filled with disbelief.His Addy was already married!On top of that, she had married into the Winters family, which was the most powerful family in Sea City. She had become Mrs. Winters!If he sought her, would Addy think he was purposely trying to get in her good graces now that she was a Winters?Dillon held his forehead.He had done nothing when Addy was at her most tired and difficult time.Addy’s life had become much better. She had a husband and kids too. If he showed up now, he would seem
“Mom, I’ve seen the news.”A cold, airy voice was heard from the other end of the phone.Mabel’s face instantly turned pale. Adina hurriedly supported her swaying body as she asked worriedly, “Mrs. Winters, are you okay? Do you want to take a seat first?”“I’m okay,” Mabel sighed and said with a smile, “Let me answer a call.”She walked out, closed her eyes, and said softly, “Earl, Duke has told me what happened last time. I really didn’t expect you to take my trust for granted and attack your own brother. Earl, I believed you once, and I’ll never do that again. I won’t see you anymore. Leave Sea City. Go somewhere far away, and never come back.”“Mom, you’ve only seen the part where I harmed him. Have you ever questioned why I did that?” Earl hissed, “I’ve worked so hard to run the company for decades, and it was ruined by Duke! I just wanted him to have a taste of his own medicine. I wanted him to experience how I felt for so many years. What’s wrong with that?“He’s having t
“Oh, really? You should be happy instead, shouldn’t you?”“But Earl’s company has been destroyed, and he’s kicked out of Sea City. I’m truly upset whenever I think of how he has to constantly find places to hide…” Catherine frowned. “Earl was young when he attacked Duke. It has been so long, and Duke should let it go. He has a family of his own now. He has a wife and four children. Why can’t he let Earl off the hook? Aunt Mabel, let me talk to Duke.”“No, please don’t!”Mabel tugged on Catherine’s arm. However, Catherine gently pushed her hand away. She said with a smile, “Speaking of which, I’ve never seen Duke in person before. Why don’t you introduce us to each other?”…… Adina and her children were looking through the magazines filled with designs for wedding stages and wedding desserts. The boys were not interested, but Melody looked on with relish. She questioned many things she saw as they flipped through the pages.As the five of them were chatting, Mabel and a blonde
Catherine was sitting by the hospital bed. Duke looked at her and said indifferently, “Do you have something to tell me?”“I’m just an outsider. Logically speaking, I shouldn’t get involved in the Winters family’s affair. But I’m Aunt Mabel’s friend. I can’t just stand by and watch her as troubles weigh her down day by day.” Catherine said plainly, “Mr. Winters, you’re a fortunate child, the heir of the Winters family, the leader of Winters Corporation. You’re shining so bright that everyone admires you. What’s more, you’re marrying the love of your life very soon, and you’ll live a happy family of six. You’re living your best life, but have you wondered why your brother is in deep waters?” Duke narrowed his eyes. His gaze suddenly turned cold. Catherine was stunned when she saw his reaction.‘I have seen pictures of Duke on Aunt Mabel’s phone before, and at that time I was amazed at how identical Duke and Earl looked. Their facial features, outlines, and body shapes looked as
‘The Winters family is most unlike the other wealthy families I’ve met. Mrs. Winters isn’t as rigid and picky as those rich and noble ladies. She’s gentle, and the Winters family has always been peaceful. It’s harmonious. Why is she saying that she can’t fulfill the late Mr. Winters’ wish?’When Adina saw how heartbroken Mrs. Winters were, she did not dare to ask any more questions. She could only comfort her softly. “Thanks, Addy. I’m feeling much better now. You can go accompany Duke in the ward. I need to be alone.”Adina nodded and watched as Mrs. Winters walked off. She did not ask her children to come to the ward with her when she saw that they were having a good time. The moment she entered the ward, she could feel something was off. Duke was laying on the bed with a dark expression. He looked extremely cold and fierce. Adina walked over and asked gently, “What happened?”“Nothing.”Duke looked at her and his cold expression gradually faded away. “Really?” Adina
“Mr. Winters, the brain scans are out.” The doctor handed out a report and spoke in a serious manner. “The blood clot in the back of your head is coagulated. Your body might find this difficult to break down. We might need to perform surgery to clear it out…”Duke frowned. “What if I don’t do it?”“You will suffer from frequent headaches…” The doctor paused and said, “It’s just a minor surgery. You will recover in two months. Mr. Winters, do you want to get it done first?”Duke pursed his lips. ‘I have too many things on hand. I can’t do the surgery now.’He said with a frown, “Let me finish up some matters first. I’ll come back for a full check-up.”“Okay, but it’s best for you to come within three months.” The doctor handed him the report. “Stay in the hospital for a week for observation. You will be discharged if everything is fine.”Duke stroked his chin. “I’ll be getting married next month on the sixth.”The doctor was at a loss for words.‘I’ve known this for quite some