The guests were slightly dissatisfied. Usually, the groom would experience some trouble on his wedding day.The questions were too easy.Then again, the groom was Duke. He was the owner of Winters Corporation. Many people wanted to try challenging him, but they were too afraid to step forth and trouble him.“Last question. When did you kiss Addy for the first time?”As soon as Ethan posed that question, the people there became interested.Nearly fifty pairs of eyes were fixed on Duke at the same time. It seemed that they wanted to witness his answer.The man frowned. Numerous situations popped up in his mind. He had kissed Addy too many times.“Hey, you do remember this, don’t you?” Trent nudged him on the shoulder. “It’d be normal for me to not remember. After all, I have a lot of women. But you only have her, and you dare to forget such an important thing?”Duke rolled his eyes at Trent and coldly said, “Who said I forgot?”He was just recalling if he and Addy had kissed tha
George immediately made way for Duke.Duke successfully arrived before the bedroom door at long last. Just as he was about to knock on the door, someone pulled it open.He took a quick glance in the bedroom and spotted four women wearing the same wedding gown. They were sitting on the small bed with their backs facing him.He raised his eyebrows slightly. This round should be asking him to find out the real bride.This should not be too difficult.“Dad, please put this on.”Alden handed him a black VR headset.Duke narrowed his eyes. “What is this for?”“I designed a VR system. You can only experience it when you put this VR headset on,” Alden said. “Dad, please rescue the real bride in the game.”The moment Duke put on the eye patch, the scene in front of him changed.He was in a cave with blazing fire, and there were four brides in white gowns being held captive in four prisons.All the brides looked exactly the same as Addy. Their figures, facial features, and even their
Duke squatted down and softly said, “Mel, proceed with whatever trick you have up your sleeves.”Melody blinked and said, “Find the bridal shoe. If you can find it, I’ll let you marry Mommy.”“Finding the bridal shoe is the last gate!” After the exercise, Trent was drenched in sweat as he said, “Eilam, hurry up and get over here. Stop dawdling. Start looking for the bridal shoe!”They began searching every corner of the room for the bridal shoe.They looked in the toilet tank, the ventilation fan, outside the window, under the bed, in the wardrobe… Eventually, Trent took out a piece of candy and coaxed the little girl. “Mel, you’re a good girl. Can you tell me where you hid the bridal shoe?”Melody shook her head firmly. “George, Hal, and Al said I can’t tell you!”“Fine!” Trent wiped the sweat off his forehead. “Duke, didn’t you keep bragging about how thoughtful your sweetheart is? I think you’re going to lose to her today.”Duke was quite gloomy too. He thought Alden would
[Oh, gosh! Doesn’t anyone suspect how Adina and Duke have four kids? Besides, they seem to be the same age. They should be quadruplets!][I can only sigh for the strong genes. Kids of a beautiful couple look more beautiful and exquisite than the kids of a normal couple. Sob! I feel like having a kid too. What should I do?][Wake up! The kids you have will be spoiled brats whom you’ll want to kill every day!][The wedding is starting!]The Wedding March began to play in the auditorium, and Adina down the aisle with Ethan by her side.She had cut off ties with the Daugherty family, and Mdm. Daugherty had only sent Adina a gift and her wishes without being present. In other words, no one from the Daugherty family attended the wedding.So, Ethan took the place of her father.He slowly led Adina to Duke before he placed Adina’s hand on Duke’s palm.“Duke, I hope you can love and protect Addy forever. If she does anything wrong, please let me know. I’ll do my best to help my cousin.”
Adina had been up since 4.00 am. She was so exhausted that her whole body was aching.Duke kissed her on the forehead with affection. “I’ll bring you home so that you can have a good rest after the toast.”“It doesn’t matter how tiring it is. It’s just one day.” Adina leaned in his arms and softly said, “You’ve just been discharged from the hospital. You should drink less when you make your toast later.”“I’ll do as you say, Dear.” Duke kissed her cheek again before he turned around and went to the resting lounge next door to get changed.Adina’s gown was complex, and two stylists had to help her before she could successfully wear it. They then immediately put on new makeup on her face.This gown was red. It looked festive with its beautiful lace and gold embroidery.Adina looked in the mirror and fixed her makeup before she walked out of her dressing room and knocked on the next room’s door.The makeup artist there respectfully said, “Mr. Winters finished changing half an hour
“Sorry, Addy. It all happened so suddenly that I didn’t have time to tell you.”Duke’s voice came from the other end of the line. There seemed to be shrieks of panic from a crowd and roaring fire from a collapsing beam.Adina felt even more worried, and she spoke in a serious, as well as stern manner, “You have to be careful. The cemetery can be rebuilt if it burns down, but if you…” She pursed her lips. “In short, be safe. The kids and I will be waiting for you.”“Okay, I’ll go home as soon as I can. Don’t worry.”After Adina hung up, her heart remained dejected. She felt burdened as if a disaster was coming.“Addy, are you done calling Duke? We have to go and make a toast now.” Mrs. Winters walked over and handed her a glass of champagne.Adina placed the phone in her pocket before she flashed Mrs. Winters a smile. “Okay, let’s go.”There were a few hundred tables of guests at the wedding banquet. Experts from different industries were seated at each table, and they were all
There was a wet blanket over his body, and it looked like he was not injured.Adina sighed in relief. She immediately dialed Duke’s number, but nobody picked it up after the phone rang for a while.When she turned around, she saw Mrs. Winters walking over after sending off the guests. “Mr. Brown came to take the children home earlier. Let’s go home now.”Adina held her phone and asked, “Mom, is Duke back yet?”“He went to the police station to make a statement.” Mrs. Winters seemed to avoid her gaze slightly. “It appears that someone set fire to the Winters Cemetery. Not only the cemetery was destroyed, but the entire row of nearby shops and houses was also burned down. It’s a big deal, so Duke has to help the police with the investigation.”Adina nodded and did not say anything else.Once the wedding banquet ended, the hall became very quiet. The Winters family’s mansion was desolate upon their return as well.The courtyard was full of balloons and string lights, yet Adina felt
The sky was dark, and scattered moonlight fell on the balcony. The man’s figure was straight and slender.Adina pulled the blanket away before she gently got off the bed. She held a dagger that she had hidden in the drawer as she slowly walked toward the man on the balcony.Then, she pulled the balcony door open, lunged forward, and restricted the man’s arm with one hand. At the next second, she pointed the dagger at the man’s neck.The man was forced to turn around. When the moonlight shone on his face, his features looked clear and blurry at the same time.“Duke, why… why are you standing on the balcony?”Adina quickly released him and threw the dagger on the tea table on the balcony.She scrutinized the man under the faint moonlight.His illuminated features appeared profound and cold, while his gaze was intense. He just emanated an unwelcoming aura.It was just like when they first met.No, this man’s aura was even colder today than when they first met.Adina looked at