“If Mr. Hayden was a woman and stood beside Mr. Kevin, they would look like a match made in heaven. Even though they’re both men, when they stand together, it’ll give people the feeling that they’re husband and wife.“It’s no wonder Mr. Kevin liked Mr. Hayden after just meeting him a few times. Say, do you think Mr. Hayden will accept Mr. Kevin’s pursuit in the end?”Her colleague said, “How could that be? Mr. Hayden is a straight man. There’s no way he’ll accept Mr. Kevin. Besides, Mr. Kevin might not really like Mr. Hayden. I heard Mr. Hugh say that Mr. Kevin was urged to marry by the elders of his family. He didn’t like the noble girl his family arranged for him, so he came to Jensburg on the pretext of business trips.“Furthermore, he’s using Mr. Hayden to create a sensation by saying that he likes men.”The whispered discussion between the two receptionists was not heard by Hayden.When she walked out of the office building, she instinctively looked toward the entrance first.
Kevin was much more cunning than Zachary.Kevin’s car was parked horizontally at the entry of her villa.Hayden’s motorcade was forced to stop. They could not proceed further.When Hayden’s car appeared in Kevin’s sight, he got out of the car while holding a large bouquet of roses.It was different from the bouquet that morning. This time, he had someone make a money bouquet with 50- and 100-dollar bills.That was because Hayden gave an order that no florist in Jensburg was allowed to sell roses to Kevin.Kevin called Wildridge Manor to help, but there was no way they could send the flowers so quickly.Since that was the case, he had to use a money bouquet instead.Besides, he already bought out all the roses in the flower shops in the morning. His men cleared out the flowers even from shops located in the suburbs.They had not replenished their stock yet.Kevin leaned against his car, holding the money bouquet in both hands and looked at Hayden’s car with a smile.He was dr
Hayden’s bodyguards got out of the car.They went forward, but they could not deal with Kevin.Kevin’s identity was different. Back then, all Hayden’s fans could do was persuade her, but they could not be directly dragged away.“Mr. Kevin.”A bodyguard said politely, “Mr. Kevin, please move your car so that our young masters can drive their car in.”Another bodyguard requested respectfully, “Mr. Kevin, please stop pestering Mr. Hayden. He’s not interested in men.”Even if Hayden were interested in men, Kevin would not be the one.Seemingly, Hayden was not interested in women either.The bodyguards had stayed by Hayden’s side for many years. From their observation, Hayden had not shown interest in any women.Kevin acted as though he could not hear what the bodyguards said. He knocked on Hayden’s car window, signaling her to either get out of the car or press the window button.“Mr. Kevin, Mr. Kevin.”Hugh scurried over. He stretched out his hand and grabbed Kevin by the shoul
“Exactly, Mr. Kevin. My brother isn’t interested in you, but I am. Why don’t you settle for me? My brother and I are twins, and we look alike. Being together with me is the same.”Hugh came over with a cheeky grin.After receiving a glare from Hayden, Hugh touched his nose and stopped laughing.Kevin fixed his dark eyes on Hayden’s handsome face. He pictured her having long hair and wearing a female outfit. No doubt, she would be stunning. She would be the most stunning woman he had ever met.“Mr. Hayden, everyone has the right to love. I think you’re my future partner. I’m interested in you and would like to woo you. I know you can’t accept my love instantly. It’s okay. As time passes, you’ll be used to it.“I’ll let time and action do the talking. I’m serious about our relationship. My love for you won’t change, and I’ll remain loyal.” Kevin darted a glance at Hugh and said meaningfully, “Even if someone bears a strong resemblance to you, he won’t be able to replace you in my he
Upon entering the house, the housekeeper offered Kevin a seat on the couch.“Mr. Kevin, what would you like to drink?” the housekeeper asked courteously.As Hayden said, Kevin was a guest. Therefore, the housekeeper had to treat Kevin as a VIP. “Please give me a glass of warm water. Thank you.”“Alright. Please wait a moment, Mr. Kevin.”The housekeeper turned around and walked away. She poured a glass of water for Kevin.When Hugh came in, there were already fruits and pastries on the coffee table. Hugh did not need the housekeeper to serve him. He took a bottle of drink from the refrigerator on his own. After that, he uncapped the bottle and took a sip, which cooled him.“The weather is warm. After taking a sip of the cold drink, it feels refreshing.”The housekeeper said, “Mr. Hugh, Mr. Hayden is going to criticize you when she sees this.”“But why did she put a few bottles of my favorite drinks in the refrigerator? Aren’t they for me? I don’t drink much anyway. I only n
“I’m absolutely clear about Hayden’s preferences. Having said that, why should I let you know? If I do, it means I betray him. I won’t betray him.”Kevin burst out laughing.He was not expecting to fish for Hayden’s preferences from Hugh.It might be easier to get the answer from Donald and Sophia.Hugh might seem cheerful and simple, but he was very protective of Hayden.“Mr. Hayden went upstairs once he came in, huh?”Kevin placed the money bouquet by his side. He took the glass of water and took a sip. Then, he raised his head and looked toward the second floor.“Hayden will be attending a party later. He’s used to taking a shower and getting changed before going out. Then, he’ll eat something and bring along two bottles of wine.”Kevin said, “Why would she bring along two bottles of wine? Are the locals here in the habit of bringing along two bottles of wine when they go to parties?”Kevin thought it was normal for Hayden to take a shower before she went out. She might be
Kevin tilted his head and looked at Hugh before he asked, “What benefit do I get for buttering you up? Are you going to matchmake me with Hayden? If so, I’ll butter you up nicely.”Hugh responded, “Even if I would like to help you that way, I don’t dare to do it because Hayden will beat me to death. In case you didn’t know, I grew up being punched by Hayden a lot. He bullied me every day. He might seem educated, but it’s just a facade.“He has a tendency to act with violence. Beware of being domestically abused by him.”Kevin said, “Coincidentally, I have a tendency to violence too. I’m looking for a partner who can fight with me. When we have conflict in the future, we can get into a fight regardless of who’s right and who’s wrong. The party that loses is the one at fault.”Hugh was at a loss for words once again.Kevin’s mind was different from those of Hayden and Hugh.Seeing Hugh’s speechless face, Kevin patted Hugh’s shoulder and said with a laugh, “Hugh, I won’t buy it. You
“I have a tight schedule. I’m too busy to be involved with you, Mr. Kevin. If you’re hungry, you can eat here. If you’re not, please leave together with your bouquet.”“As I said, give it to me…”Having met Hayden’s glare, Hugh did not dare to speak more.Kevin immediately sat beside Hayden and said shamelessly, “I’m hungry. Let me eat with you. I won’t force you to accept this bouquet. As long as I’m in Jensburg, I’ll give you a bouquet every day until you’re willing to accept it.”“Are you going to stop giving me bouquets of flowers if I accept this?”“No. After you accept this, I’ll definitely continue.”Hayden pursed her lips, pretending that she had not said it.The housekeeper brought out the dishes from the kitchen.After serving the dishes, the housekeeper brought two bottles of famous wine and placed them on the table. She said, “Mr. Hayden, these are what you wanted. Remember to bring them along.”“Okay. Help me to pack them in a bag.”The housekeeper went to get a
Liberty and Sonny had a lot to share with each other. Meanwhile, Caroline had not gone home yet. She told Liberty she was going home after they separated but ended up going shopping instead. It was still early. There were too many cars on the road. Even a fool would not choose that time to make a move. To play along with her brothers’ scheme, she had to go shopping and only head home late at night. That would make it easier for Adrian and his brothers to take action. Darren sent Caroline a message to tell her that the Dott brothers and Clark brothers were waiting to ambush her when she was on her way back. When she approached them, they would hit her car with theirs. Her dying on the spot would be the best-case scenario. If she did not die, they would kidnap her. Adrian was already waiting in a deserted place by the sea. They planned to chop her up and throw her body into the sea. The fish in the sea would eat her up. The Clark brothers were cruel. Caroline wa
Sonny himself needed taking care of. Duncan said, “Summer vacation, then. Since it’s a long holiday, you can be in Jensburg for two months.“Once you graduate from preschool and come over to Jensburg for elementary school, you’ll be able to see your mom every day. I’ll also move my business to Jensburg. That way, the three of us can reunite as a family.”While Lewis & Co. had businesses in Jensburg, there were not many. Since Liberty would be living in Jensburg permanently, Duncan increased his investments there to expand into a new market. Therefore, he had to be in Jensburg as the CEO. It also presented him with the opportunity to accompany Liberty and Sonny there. Sonny pouted. “Okay.“Mom, you haven’t answered my questions.”Sonny turned his attention back to Liberty. Liberty smiled. “I’m not as busy tonight, so I don’t have to work till late. I’m on my way home now. I called you because I knew you’d be going to bed soon.“Do you miss me, Sonny? I miss you so much.”“
Serenity shouted from the stairs, “Sonny, your mom’s on the phone.”Sonny was concentrating on his game of chess with Liam. Naturally, he was not as good as Grandpa Liam. He lost most of the time, aside from the few games Grandpa Liam let him win. However, even if Sonny always ended up losing, he was determined. Liam realized Sonny would change his strategy after every loss. He would learn from his mistakes and even emulate Liam’s playstyle. Sonny had a versatile mind. He was clever. Liam thought, ‘Maybe this is why our family loves Sonny.’Sonny was intelligent, studious, and thoughtful. Serenity was about to give birth. If Liam’s grandson would be as adorable as Sonny, he would not mind having a few more. “Let’s pause this round for now, Grandpa Liam. We can continue after I talk to Mom on the phone.”Liam smiled. “You should go to bed soon, Sonny. You still have to go to school tomorrow. We can leave this here and continue tomorrow evening. I promise not to move the
After the divorce, her life went on an upward trajectory.Hank’s, on the other hand, went on a downward spiral, although that was due to Zachary. He had orchestrated Hank’s downfall behind the scenes, causing him to lose his job. No other employer dared to hire him either.Initially, Hank hoped to join Stone Group, as the Stones and the Yorks were sworn rivals.He thought that if he could make a name for himself within Stone Group, he could wield its influence to take revenge on Zachary.However, who could have expected that Audrey Stone was actually Liberty and Serenity’s biological aunt?Audrey had spent decades searching for her sister, only to find just her two nieces in the end. She doted on them as if they were her own daughters.Elisa and Serenity, who could have been considered love rivals, unexpectedly became close friends. Instead of fighting, they became as close as sisters, and Elisa even gave up on Zachary, whom she had admired for years.Now, she had found her own
Duncan held his wife’s hand and said, “Don’t worry about her. Fletcher’s secretly protecting her and she won’t be in any life-threatening danger.“You’ve been working all day. You must be tired.” Duncan patted his shoulder. “Lean on me.”Liberty smiled and rested her head on his shoulder as he immediately wrapped his arm around hers.“Duncan.”“Hmm?”“It’s wonderful to have you. I finally have someone to rely on too.”In the past, she had been the one her sister and son relied on. Now, she had someone to lean on as well.Duncan said affectionately, “It’s even more wonderful to have you. You’re my support too, my pillar of strength. I really thank God for bringing us together.”He thanked God that they met, got to know each other, fell in love, and would spend the rest of their lives together.“Do you remember the first time we met?”Duncan chuckled. “How could I forget? You were pushing a stroller with Sonny in it, and you accidentally bumped into my car.“My brand-new car g
It would prevent them from ending up with nothing.“Mr. Lewis is coming over. You should go to him.”As they entered the hotel, they saw Duncan slowly walking over. His two bodyguards followed behind him, pushing a wheelchair. People coming in and out of the hotel could not help but glance at Duncan. The hotel manager wanted to help him, but Duncan declined.Liberty took a deep breath and said to Caroline, “Call me if anything happens. Good luck.”“Thank you!” Caroline said and smiled. “We’ll both have good luck.”Liberty walked over to Duncan.Caroline, on the other hand, turned and walked out.“Duncan.” Liberty stepped forward to support him. “Let’s go home.”Duncan let her help him, and the couple slowly made their way out.“Ms. Fisher left.”“Yes, she didn’t tell me, but I think it’s probably happening tonight. Adrian Clark and his brothers left work on time this evening instead of staying late, and they’ve finished everything assigned to them.”Duncan whispered, “They h
Meanwhile, in a private room at Fortress Hotel in Jensburg, Caroline and Liberty stood up together and shook hands with their client, having successfully closed a business deal.The two of them escorted the client downstairs.After the client got into their car and left, Caroline turned to Liberty and said, “Liberty, it's getting late. Mr. Lewis is still waiting for you inside, so go get him and head home early to rest. The weather is really cold.“He still has trouble with his legs and isn’t used to the cold here, after all.”Duncan had caught a cold on his third day here.After seeing a doctor and taking medication, he was still coughing a little.Liberty did not move. Instead, she asked Caroline, “Are they making their move tonight?”“How would I know? They’ll act whenever they want. I’m just waiting. It’s likely to be soon, though. I’ve spread the word that Darren is on a business trip for half a month.”She did not want Liberty to worry, so she did not tell her that her fi
How long had it been since she last truly appreciated the night view of Satbury?Every day, she left home early and returned late, rushing from one place to another, with endless meetings, piles of documents to process, and countless business deals to negotiate.It always felt like there was not enough time.Before she knew it, time had flown by.It seemed just yesterday she had taken over the family business, but in the blink of an eye, several years had passed.Back when she first took over, many people had looked down on her, doubting her ability to manage the O'Connors’ vast empire. Many had wanted to devour the O'Connor family, to carve it up and take a share for themselves.Her parents’ generation was utterly mediocre, and after her grandparents passed away, they could not hold things together.As a result, the O'Connors’ family business declined and they lost a significant amount of money.On top of that, their extended relatives tried to exploit the situation, digging p
Isabella smiled, “Every time I hear you talk about your family, my heart gets restless, and I feel like going to meet them myself.”She even felt the urge to join their family, but she could not bring herself to say that out loud.Austin treated her very well. Tati said that when Austin looked at her, there was a sparkle in his eyes, and she kept saying that Austin had come here for her.Technically, Austin could indeed be considered to have come here for her, but it was really because of her picky palate and because she was hiring a private chef.To put it bluntly, Austin had come for the sake of culinary art.Sometimes, when Isabella locked eyes with Austin and saw him looking at her so intently, she could not help but wonder if he felt something for her.However, such thoughts were always quickly brushed aside.She and Austin were simply employer and employee.Austin treated her well because she was his employer. If there were any issues with the dishes he prepared, she coul