Hearing Hayden’s words, Kevin felt sorry that she had to work overtime. He was worried she would tire herself out. He said, “Forget it. You can attend the wedding on the day itself. I initially wanted to bring you around Wiltspoon for some fun if you could stay for a few days.“I’ll be wherever you are. I can be with you in Jensburg too. We don’t have to be in Wiltspoon.”Hayden’s expression darkened. She scolded, “Don’t you have anything to do? To think your brother handed over the management of York Corporation’s F&B businesses to you. If those stores go out of business, it’ll be on you. You haven’t been doing anything for many days.”If Kevin were as tenacious in running his businesses as pestering Hayden, he could definitely be a business tycoon. Well, as if he was not already one. “The industries York Corporation is involved in are stable. Besides, I’m not being completely idle. I handle urgent matters of the hotel too.”Kevin was always smiling, making Hayden want to pinc
Hayden ordered her driver to stop the car when she saw Caroline. “What happened, Ms. Fisher? Is there a problem with your car?” Hayden rolled the windows down and asked Caroline. Caroline turned around when she heard someone speaking to her. When she saw Hayden, she walked over. “My car suddenly broke down and I don’t know why.”“I’ll have my driver check it out for you.”Hayden instructed her driver to examine Caroline’s car. The driver was not only cool-headed and mature, he was also good at driving and repairing cars. Hayden got out of her car and her bodyguards followed suit. After the driver inspected the car, he told Caroline, “Ms. Fisher, I think you should get your car towed. I can fix cars, but I don’t have the necessary tools now.”“It’s okay. I’ve called for a tow truck to take my car to a workshop.”Caroline had already contacted the car service center when Hayden saw her. The driver seemed hesitant to voice his thoughts but Hayden and Caroline caught onto his
Hayden saw Caroline enter the hotel before telling her driver, “To Queen Manor.”“Okay.”Hayden rested in the backseat and pondered Caroline’s issue. Those who meant her harm were obviously her family. Madam Fisher and her extended family were the ones who truly wanted Caroline to be the next matriarch. Celine used to be the heir of the Fisher family but she was not Madam Fisher’s biological daughter. It was unlikely her extended family would allow her to be the successor.If Caroline could not hold her fort as the true heir, then the daughters of her extended family would start aiming for the position too. Hayden supposed that those who tried to harm Caroline were her family, and while her extended family might have known about it, they did nothing to stop it. Although Caroline was the Fishers’ flesh and blood, she did not grow up in the family, and neither did she have much chance to interact with them. Her extended family was worried that she would be even more impartial
Even if Madam Fisher wanted Caroline to gain some experience in overcoming tribulations, she would not risk Caroline’s life. If the car had been hit by other cars when it broke down, it would be challenging to ensure that Caroline was unscathed. Madam Fisher might have seemed like she still favored Celine and mistreated Caroline, but she prioritized blood relations. Caroline was her biological daughter, who had finally returned to her. She would not risk Caroline’s life, no matter how ruthless she was. “That’s Caroline’s problem. We can just stand by and watch. Let’s not interfere.”If Kevin were the one who had met Caroline on the way, he would not have helped her. He supported Serenity. Caroline’s mother, Madam Fisher, was most likely the person who murdered Serenity’s grandmother. Hayden did not speak as she was aware of Kevin’s stance. “Is Hugh back?”“No.”Kevin added, “Donnie and Sophia aren’t home too. We’re the only ones having dinner tonight.”He would have a
“Alright. I’ll make the plans. I’ll show you a good time tonight.” Kevin would do anything to get a date with Hayden. She looked at him and smiled. “I’m happy just to be with you. You’re a joy to be around.” Kevin chuckled gleefully. Hayden was the wife for Kevin. She was a reliable and practical person, so he did not expect her to be the type to say something sweet. Although there was nothing suggestive or lovey-dovey about what she said, Kevin still took it as sweet talk. He was so smitten with her words that he could develop a sweet tooth.During dinner, Kevin was attentive to Hayden’s needs. He would have fed Hayden if he could. She amusedly looked at the big plate of food in front of her and said, “You didn’t have to order so much food for me. I don’t know where to start.” Kevin proceeded to order dessert and another drink for her, apparently to help her wash down the food. Hayden had no words. She then did the same to Kevin, ordering additional appetizers fo
“Yes, but I won. Well, now you had to place a bet with me.” Hayden’s heart went out to Kevin. “Alright. I mean what I said. I don’t go back on my word. I’ll take the risk with you.” Now that Kevin had her word, he jolted up and said, “Excuse me, I need to go to the men’s room.” With his hands over his stomach, Kevin ran to the washroom. Hayden burst out laughing. She could tell Kevin’s feelings for her were genuine. A while later, Kevin emerged from the bathroom. “Do you need to go to the hospital?” Hayden asked with concern. Straightening his back, Kevin said, “No. I’m okay. Let’s go for a stroll to help the food settle. Then, we can head out.” He had never eaten so much in his life. He was so full, he had an upset stomach. Fortunately, he won the bet. He won her promise of forever. She gambled on her marriage, but he did too. Hayden rose to her feet and docilely uttered, “Come on. I’ll walk with you.” The pair walked out of the main residence. Hayden took Ke
Hayden said, “You owe it to your grandmother. She found out that I’m a woman, not you.” Kevin chuckled. “Of course. I have my nana to thank. If it wasn’t for Nana, I would’ve never known you were a woman. I wouldn’t have pursued you.“I thought my nana was trying to give me problems when I first got your photo from her and was told to woo and marry you. I wondered why she picked a man as my wife. “Nana then told me that you were a woman, but I didn’t believe her. You looked really handsome in the photo. “That was why I was against the whole thing at first. “I didn't want to pursue you because I was afraid of what people would think. I tried to expose you as a woman, but I was terrible at it. Your disguise was flawless. I bet Nana had a hard time figuring it out too.”It dawned on Hayden. “No wonder. I got a feeling you were out to get me for a while. You suspected that I was a woman, but I didn’t think it was likely since we hadn’t met much before.“What happened next?” Hayd
Hayden thoughtfully said, “That's how it is with seniors in the family. My parents are the same. They are most worried about my marriage.“You've given my parents hope for my marriage. They're finally starting to see a future for me.”Kevin was smug. “I make an excellent son-in-law for them.” Hayden grinned. “Of course. You’re an outstanding man.” The pair enjoyed a good laugh and chit-chat along the way, and soon, they arrived at Fortress Hotel. Like before, Kevin took Hayden to go along the green channel. Without alerting anyone, he brought her to the rooftop swimming pool. While Hayden put down her walls for Kevin, Caroline finally closed the business deal. She walked the client out of the hotel and watched them leave in a car, then heaved a sigh of relief. Caroline stood outside the hotel for a while before calling Darren to pick her up as her car was at the service center. “Wait for me inside the hotel. Don’t stand outside. The weather is still hot in October,”
“I just need your confirmation, Nana. Just one word. Is Imogen the Chameleon Fox?”“You should ask her. I’m not Imogen.”“Nana.”Dylan almost kneeled. “I regret my decision, Nana, okay? Can you tell me?”Grandma May poked his forehead. She said, “There’s nothing you can do to reverse time.“I might’ve been too bossy, Dylan. I chose you and your brothers’ wives without getting permission and forced you all to pursue them. I was in the wrong, not you.”Although she did it for the sake of her grandsons, it was considered overstepping. “Don’t say that, Nana. My brothers and I are willing to accept the choices you made for us. We’re blessed to have you to choose our future partners. Our parents are delighted as well.”His parents and uncles were glad and relaxed that they did not have to worry about the boys’ marriages. Grandma May had a good eye for people. The girls she chose were definitely outstanding. “Since you’re willing to accept my choice, why didn’t you do as I said
“I wasn’t this old when I chose Callum’s and Kevin’s wives. I still had energy, so I spent lots of time investigating the girls’ backgrounds. When it came to you, Peter, and Austin, I didn’t spend as much effort on background checks because I didn’t have the energy.“If Imogen is Silver’s student, it’ll only be more difficult to investigate her. It’s ‘the’ Silver we’re talking about. He’s in charge of the intelligence in the Imperial Force. He has the largest information network. Investigating his student is basically having a death wish.“Although he has retired, he has many successors. All of them have even surpassed him.“I’m bold, but I’m not gutsy enough to offend just anyone. How could I possibly offend the Imperial Force when I know just how formidable they are?“Now, we’re on good terms with the Imperial Force thanks to Zachary and Serenity’s close relationship with the Johnsons. Mr. Patrick is also the assistant of Serenity’s maternal grandmother. Those two connections gra
Dylan supported Grandma May as they walked back. He consoled her, “You have to look at it from another perspective, Nana. It’s only one day in the entire year that you’re unhappy, while you’re generally happy in the rest. Although you don’t have daughters or granddaughters, your sons and grandsons have married other families’ lovely daughters. “Don’t you feel great that other families’ daughters are accompanying you and treating you well?”Grandma May burst out laughing. “Now that you mention it, I do feel great. Your maternal grandmother must be the one who’s upset.”“Of course. Many people are envious of you, Nana.“For having such filial grandsons. The nine of us have never embarrassed you.”Grandma May smiled and said, “I feel like your lips are coated with honey, Dylan. Look at those sweet words coming out of them.”“I’m usually like this.”“Your words aren’t this sweet usually. Come. What do you want to tell me?”Grandma May knew everything, yet she pretended to be cluel
Since Serenity was also an owner of the villa, she assigned rooms to Hayden and Camryn before returning to the master bedroom. She kept feeling that something was missing as Zachary was not around.Carrying the baby bump around was tiring.Although Serenity was used to having Zachary by her side, she fell asleep quickly as she was exhausted. The night passed peacefully. New Year’s Eve had arrived. It was a busy day. After a family dinner in the evening, people who were close acquaintances of the Yorks went to Wildridge Manor to watch the fireworks. The atmosphere was lively. However, fun times would always go by quickly. Soon, it was the second day of the new year. It was the day when the York family’s daughters-in-law would visit their families. The fact that their families resided in Wiltspoon made the trip convenient. Zachary, Serenity, Liberty, and Duncan went to the Stones’ residence. Since Audrey was Serenity and Liberty’s aunt, they would visit the Stone
While Grandma May and her granddaughters-in-law had settled down, Zachary and his two brothers were still waiting for their wives. As the sky was getting darker, Zachary could not help but give Serenity a call. “Why are you and Nana not back yet, Seren?”“We won’t be going back tonight, babe. Nana said we’ll return after breakfast tomorrow. We’re staying in your villa in the high-end neighborhood now.”Zachary replied, “I already had a bad feeling when Nana brought you guys out.”As expected, Nana had “kidnapped” their wives.Serenity laughed. “Go to bed early. We’re singing now. Hayden is a pretty good singer.”“You should rest earlier. Don’t stay up too late. You’re still pregnant.”Zachary reminded her.“Mm. I will. I’ll hang up now. Let’s talk again tomorrow.”“Okay. Sonny came over this evening and asked where you were. I said you went shopping, and he said why you didn’t wait till he came and if you didn’t miss him.”Serenity smiled. “He called me afterward and told
Grandma May brought her daughters-in-law to Zachary's villa. The butler did not go home to celebrate the new year. Instead, he had brought his family over upon obtaining Zachary’s permission. Sam was a disciplined person. Although he had brought his family over, he would still watch over the house properly and not let his family enter the main house.He was Zachary’s butler and had his own quarters. He did not live in the main house. Sam was surprised to see Grandma May and her granddaughters-in-law coming over late at night.“Have you all come by yourself, missus?”Sam opened the gates for them and asked Serenity, who had lowered her window. He was worried that Mr. York might have made Mrs. York angry and that she had come over to escape him. It would be New Year’s Eve tomorrow. Logically speaking, Serenity should have been at Wildridge Manor. However, upon seeing Grandma May, Camryn, and the rest, Sam finally figured it out. Grandma May must have been feeling mischievo
“Dylan didn’t really disobey you, Nana. It’s simply because his partner is Imogen.“If it weren’t for Zachary telling me, I wouldn’t have thought Imogen would have that many identities. She hid all of them well. Dylan couldn’t find a thing even after investigating it for a long time.”Serenity smiled and added, “As expected of Silver’s best student. She’s definitely different.”Grandma May was being extremely nice to Dylan.She had chosen Silver’s student for him. The legendary masters and their students were the true big bosses. Any one of them could rival Julian. “Dylan was trapped by his dream. He couldn’t escape it.”Grandma May sighed. “I don’t know what happened. He never met Sugar before. I can’t believe he dreamt of her before I gave him a picture of her. He even had the same dream several times.“Maybe they were just fated to be together.”Camryn smiled. “It must be fate. Maybe they were husband and wife in their past lives.”“You’re amazing, Nana. How did you know
Once Dylan arrived home, he went looking for his nana first. Grandma May was not in the manor. She was in one of the houses at the foot of the hill. Dylan did not search the houses one by one. He simply gave her a call. Grandma May picked up the call after some time. “You’re back, Dylan? I thought you weren’t planning to come back.”She chuckled. “How are things going? Have you found your little fox? Your elder brothers have already succeeded in getting their women. The three of you are the only ones left.“Peter is quicker than you. He said he could bring his fiancée back in a few months. Austin is probably doing better than you too. They aren’t you.”“When are you coming back, Nana? I have something to tell you.”Dylan requested Grandma May politely as he did not want other people to be present.Grandma May could roughly guess what Dylan wanted to do. She said, “I’m not in the manor. I’m out shopping with Serenity and won’t be back so soon. If you have something to say,
“The wind is strong, Mr. and Mrs. Brown. Please return home. We’ll be heading back as well.”After Liberty took everything her ex-in-laws had prepared for Sonny, she said goodbye to them, and under their gazes, she walked toward Duncan and Sonny, who were waiting for her.Sonny had already gotten off Duncan’s shoulders.Duncan had also returned to his wheelchair and held Sonny in his arms. They waited for Liberty to return. When Duncan saw the bags in Liberty’s hand, he told Sonny, “Help Mom hold some of the stuff, Sonny.”“Okay.”Sonny slid down and went to grab his luggage. He could pull the luggage along since it had wheels.Liberty let him.On the other hand, Duncan took some bags from Liberty’s hands and placed them on his thighs. He said, “Why are there so many things? I remember there wasn’t this much when we sent Sonny over.”“Dad bought me new clothes and toys. I really can’t take all the toys, so some of them were left in Dad’s house. I can play with them the next t