“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
The pink dress was so pretty.The employee smiled and said, “Mrs. Winters has prepared pink suits for the young masters as well. Let me help them try it out.”Harold forgot about competing for his father’s limelight when he was fixated on the opportunity to wear the same color clothes as her sister.He followed the employee into the fitting room happily.George and Alden looked at each other and went after them. Melody was in her pink dress, spinning in front of the mirror. All of a sudden, she held her stomach and frowned. “I’m hungry.”“Ms., wait here. I’ll get you some cookies.”The employee adored Melody so much. She hurriedly went to the pantry to get something for her to eat.Melody sat on the sofa and waited quietly.At that moment, a man emerged from among the rows of clothes. “Hey, little girl. Are you hungry? I have a lollipop.”Melody turned and looked at that man with a frown. It was an old man, standing at the other end of the sofa, holding a dozen colorful
George was speechless. ‘How can I let my own sister eat stuff from the trash can?‘Is there a screw loose in your brain, Harold?”“The lollipop in the trash can serves as evidence.” George said coldly, “Recently, many human traffickers tempt children with poisonous lollipops and other snacks. After children faint from eating them, the traffickers will take the opportunity to carry them into the van. When parents finally realize what’s happening, their children would have already been abducted by human traffickers!”‘So, you’re a human trafficker!” Harold said angrily, “How dare you try to lie to my sister. Are you trying to dig your own grave?!”He narrowed his eyes. “I’m calling the police.”Dillon was at loss. ‘Before I come here, I’ve known all about the four children in the Winters family. The eldest and the third are very smart, and the second is particularly difficult to deal with. Only the youngest sister is the easiest target.‘That’s why, when no one was watching, I
“Hal, don’t say that. There is no way Mr. Jones is a human trafficker.” Adina lifted the hem of her dress as she walked over. She said in surprise, “I’m sorry, Mr. Jones. The children don’t know what they are talking about. I hope they haven’t caused you any trouble.” “Mommy, he really is a human trafficker,” George frowned and said. “He tempted Melody to eat a lollipop. Only a human trafficker would do something like that.” Alden nodded. “We have already called the cops.” Dillon remained calm and said, “Ms. Daugherty, your daughter is adorable, and I couldn’t help but give her a lollipop. I really didn’t mean any harm to her.” “I know.” Adina nodded. She turned around and looked at her son. “Al, call off the police.” Alden did not move. This man was too suspicious. Everything about him screamed “bad guy”. Adina slapped her hand against her forehead in resignation. “This is Mr. Jones. The eldest son of the Jones Corporation. The Jones family is ranked among the top three