‘Four years ago, Dew brought in George and Harold. Even though Mr. Winter dislikes how abruptly they have entered his life, he would still visit them every few days to check on them… ‘This time, he hasn’t been home for the past one month.‘The four children have not seen him for over a month, too… ‘It’s still understandable if he’s on a business trip, but he’s in Sea City right now, and Winters Corporation is only half an hour’s drive away from the Winters family’s mansion.‘What is he so busy about that he’s willing to dump his four children and newlywed wife aside?’Colin sighed, feeling complicated. Soon, they had reached the Winters Corporation’s entrance. It was a skyscraper with blue exterior glass, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds. It was the landmark building of Sea City.There were many office workers and white-collar workers moving in a hurry at the front of the plaza. Even on weekends, people were rushing about, trying to make a living. “Papa Brown, we’
At the end of the corridor was the chairman’s office. The office door was ajar, and they could see a man in black lying on the chair. “Daddy…”Melody smiled and instantly wanted to run towards that man. Alden grabbed her wrist with a darkened expression. He then said, “Daddy is playing games.”Harold was in disbelief. “So, Daddy didn’t come, not because he’s busy… He plays snooker and games, but he refuses to accompany us and Mommy. Does Daddy not love us anymore…?”Before he could finish what he wanted to say, tears welled up in his eyes. Melody bit her lower lip and sniffed. She could not help but start to cry too when she saw him crying. George pursed his lips. “Winters Corporation is currently developing an online game. Perhaps he’s testing the game out…”He was trying to find an excuse on his father’s behalf. However, after he walked a little closer, he saw the screen of the game console reflected on the glass. It was a very popular online game on the market, and it
“Stop your crying. Come in and wash your face.”Earl approached Melody and carried her in his arms. Even though Melody scolded him and said that he was naughty, she still wanted her daddy to hug her. She hugged his neck as she continued to cry. Earl carried her and headed into the washroom. He kicked the door closed.The three boys who were left outside looked at each other. Harold’s lips quivered and said in a choked voice, “Why do I feel that Daddy has become more terrifying than before?”“Something is off about him.” George frowned. “Although Daddy has always been strict, he would never look at us that way. It’s as if…”‘...he’s looking at a bunch of clowns.’Alden sneered, “Perhaps these are his true colors.”‘He deceived Mommy, Melody, and I with gentleness and patience. When we finally accepted the Winters family, he revealed his true colors.‘I’m just glad that he’s still willing to coax Melody… ‘Otherwise, her autism would act up again…’ At that moment, they he
Earl was stunned for a second. Then, he managed a smile. “Be a good girl and go home. I will come home tonight.” “Yay!” Melody stopped crying and smiled. “I will be a good girl and wait for you to come home, Daddy.” “Miss Clark, take the kids home.” Earl rubbed his brow and gave the order in an indifferent tone. Miss Clark walked in and said with a gentle smile, “Young Master George, Young Master Harold, Young Master Alden, and Young Lady Melody, let me take you home.” George said flatly, “You can just walk us to the elevator.” Miss Clark spent a few seconds observing him. It was not as if she had not seen George come to the office before. She had always assumed he was Mr. Winters’ nephew, but as it was, he was his son. His eyes and his demeanor showed that he was the spitting image of Mr. Winters. She only learned after watching the news that Mr. Winters and Ms. Daugherty already had four children. However, Mr. Winters seemed to have been occupied with work since he
The question froze Mabel to the spot. It took her quite a moment to regain her composure. She said dryly, “Any man would want to take their career to the next level after they settle down. I think your daddy wants to provide you with a better life, which is why he has been working day and night in the office.” Alden lowered his eyes. The corners of his lips curled in a sneer. Winters Corporation had already been one of the largest conglomerates in Sea City long ago. He wanted to take it to the next level? What level was he going to take it to? That man had obviously changed. He fooled him, Melody, and Mommy with sweet words. The three of them were living happily, but now their happiness was like a bubble, which could be burst by a strong wind at any time. “Mabel, I will have the kitchen prepare a sumptuous dinner.” Mr. Brown smiled and broke the dull atmosphere in the living room. “Young masters and ladies, what would you like to eat?” Melody was in great spirits. She s
The nonchalant voice finally grew a little more serious. “Winters Corporation is pretty much under my control now. Even if my identity is discovered by him, it won’t be a threat to me.” “Earl!” Mabel raised her voice in anger. “Do you know how many people are watching Winters Corporation? Do you know how many people are jealous of Winters Corporation? You are going out of control. Your character is violent and wild. Before long, other than the children, the servants in the Winters family mansion, the employees in Winters Corporation, and the press will eventually find out that the CEO of Winters Corporation is a different person. There will be no more room for maneuvers by then!” “I know you don’t care about the survival of Winters Corporation, but it’s your father’s life’s work!” Mabel cried and pleaded, “Your father died because of you. You can’t spoil your father’s life’s work! Earl, you don’t care about anything in the world. All I am asking is, before you do anything, think
“Earl, I love you so much. Your secret is my secret. I will take the secret to the grave.” Catherine looked up and gazed smittenly at the man who was staring down at her. She coughed and said, “I have hypnotized Duke and erased his memory. He will never come back. Divorce Adina. We will get married and have a child. Isn’t that a good thing?” The impatience in Earl’s eyes grew even more. He should not have asked this woman to perform hypnosis for him just to save himself the trouble. The hypnosis was no longer necessary because Duke was already dead. And he had let this woman have a hold on him. “Duke wanted to kill you. Don’t tell me you still want to protect his woman and children?” Catherine held on to the desk and stood up. “Besides, Adina and the children are the closest people to Duke. Sooner or later, they will find out that you have changed. Then, they will eventually discover that you are not Duke! The risk of this is too great. Only divorce can secure your position
“All men change. It’s the same for a company president. All rich and powerful men are the same.” “Ms. Daugherty is so pitiful. She is being cheated on after she just got married. She is probably still being kept in the dark about it.” “And they had four children together. Mr. Winters’ mistress came to see him right after they left.” Adina drove home after she settled things at the company. Before she drove her car into the Winters family’s mansion, she saw a familiar black car in the courtyard. She parked the car and raised her eyes to look inside the mansion. She saw a familiar figure sitting on the sofa in the living room. Mabel was talking to him. Melody was leaning against him, squinting slightly. It looked like she had fallen asleep. George and Alden were sitting and reading on the opposite couch. Harold was assembling a Transformer robot toy. The atmosphere in the living room was serene and pleasant. Adina stood at the entrance. She was somewhat afraid to enter.