“I lost everything. I’m penniless. Where can I go?”Adrian still had brotherly love for Celine. He opened his wallet and gave Celine all the cash he had. He also took a bank card and handed it to her, saying, “I can only give you this much. The PIN is my birth date. There’s not much money inside, but it’ll be enough for you to hang on for now.“Go find a hotel to stay and tend to your wounds. I’ll make arrangements for you and explain things to Mom a few days later when she’s no longer angry.”Celine accepted the money and card. She cried, “Thank you, Adrian. You’re the best.”Adrian sighed. “Leave quickly. Otherwise, you’ll truly be penniless once they discover I’ve given you money and snatch it back.”Celine nodded in tears. She knew that her sisters-in-law would only treat her worse and humiliate her if she stayed any longer. Not only them but the gazes of all the servants and Caroline’s haughtiness also hurt her heart. “Adrian Clark!” Emma yelled. She rushed over and s
Jane and her family would be taking a private plane back to Annenburg in the evening. As the person in charge of FC & Co., Ben was busy. “I slept late and am still feeling tired now. I’m okay. Don’t worry about me. I’ll get more sleep.”Liberty was feeling down, and her head hurt. After reassuring Serenity and telling her not to worry, Liberty was going to continue resting. “Let me know immediately if anything happens, okay?”“Don’t you trust me? Just be careful during your pregnancy, focus on your work, and help me take care of Sonny. Don’t worry about me. I’ve been through a lot. Go on with your work.”After a moment of silence, Serenity said, “Sonny and I will be waiting for you at home, Liberty.”Liberty smiled. “I’ll finish the task Aunt Audrey gave me as soon as possible and reunite with you all as soon as possible. I’ll surely be back when your baby is born.”She would definitely rush back when her only sister was giving birth. She was her sister’s only family. “I
Besides, Duncan was a good man to Liberty and Sonny. He saw Sonny as his own. Liberty had rejected him and refused to remarry because she did not want to be miserable again. She was worried Sonny would be bullied too. However, Duncan had cleared all obstacles for her sake. The Lewis family eventually accepted Liberty and was looking forward to her getting married to Duncan. She did not have to worry about Sonny getting bullied either. Duncan’s love for Sonny had surpassed that of Hank’s. If Liberty wanted to get married again, Duncan would be her best choice. “Duncan just doesn’t want to hold you back. He wants to make you happy. Just wait for him. I believe he’ll be able to stand up soon.”“I know. That’s why I’m waiting for him. I’ll continue waiting no matter how many years he needs. In the meantime, I’ll work hard to advance my career.”Although she had to rely on the three wealthiest families in Wiltspoon for investments, she had gained a lot out of it. The experience
If Liberty were in danger, the bodyguards would have reported to their bosses without being asked to. “It’s great that you’re okay. I was so scared when I heard about the accident. I’m going to Jensburg later, Liberty. I’ll be arriving before two in the afternoon.”Liberty said, “I’m fine, Duncan. You don’t have to travel for this.”It was inconvenient for Duncan to travel. “I’ll only be reassured if I can make sure you’re okay with my own eyes.”“I’m really fine. You can ask the bodyguards. None of us were hurt. It’s difficult for you to travel long-haul.”Duncan insisted, “But I miss you too. I miss you so much. I want to see you.”Liberty could not say no to that. “Be careful. Don’t push yourself if you’re feeling unwell. We have to take care of ourselves, Duncan. Okay?”Duncan said gently, “I’m not a child. I won’t head out if I’m feeling unwell. Don’t worry. I’ll be fine. See you in the afternoon.”“Okay. See you.”Liberty ended the call and sighed. Nevertheless, h
“Belinda was furious. Celine was chased out of the villa that night. As for Hunter, we’re not sure what happened to him. I heard he was sent to the hospital in an ambulance at midnight. Belinda forbade anyone from going to the hospital or asking about Hunter’s condition.”Kevin paused for a moment. Liberty took a few more sips of her tea. Then, she put her cup down and waited quietly for Kevin to continue. Kevin said, “I sent someone to the hospital to look into it.”“How badly is Hunter hurt? Did Belinda do it?”Kevin replied, “Belinda didn’t hurt him. Hunter castrated himself.”He guessed that Belinda had forced Hunter to do so. Otherwise, Hunter would not have done it. Belinda most likely gave Hunter two options. Hunter would not choose divorce since the Clark family needed the Fisher family to survive. However, he needed to convince Belinda, and the only way to do it was by castrating himself. Liberty blinked. She was stunned as she had not expected that outcome. Ke
Luckily, everything had ended. Liberty had embarked on a new journey. “I shall not disturb you any longer, Kevin. I have to head out to run some errands too. There are still some things I have to do to establish a company.”She needed to have a company in Jensburg to be able to collaborate with other companies. “Duncan is already on his way. Aren’t you going to wait for him?”Kevin teased her. Liberty smiled. “He’ll probably arrive after I’m done with my business. If he arrives before that, please help me to entertain him. You’re closer to him anyway.”“I might have to go to Queen Enterprise later.”“Okay. I’ll come back as soon as I can. Getting a wife is more important. Callum and Camryn have already gotten their marriage license. She might already be pregnant the next time you visit home. You have to put in more effort.”Kevin’s face fell. “I’m already doing my best, Liberty. Hayden is much more difficult to woo than Camryn.”Camryn looked gentle and weak from the outs
That was a given as the Queen couple were looking for a son-in-law instead of a daughter-in-law. Naturally, they would not give those elite daughters hope and made them give up on trying to win them over. Kevin took the elevator to the top floor. As soon as he walked out, he saw Hayden escorting a client to the elevator with a few young women behind them. Based on their clothing, they were probably the client’s secretaries. Neither the client nor Kevin knew each other. Kevin stood aside to avoid getting in Hayden’s way. She saw the client off downstairs personally. Hayden’s secretary glanced at Kevin, who hinted at her with his eyes to follow Hayden and ignore him. He was fine on his own. He could not be more familiar with Hayden’s office and lounge. After the group entered the elevator, he went into her office. He first made himself a cup of coffee. Just as he sat on the sofa, Hayden returned. “So what happened after last night’s incident?” Hayden asked as she wa
“She’s doing great. She’s handling some things now. Don’t underestimate her. She’s been through many ups and downs. Her parents passed away when she was fifteen. Despite having vicious and greedy relatives, she raised and educated her ten-year-old sister well. “Those who have gone through hard times are especially strong-willed.”Kevin finally understood why Audrey had chosen Liberty to compete against Caroline in Jensburg. “It’s a relief that she isn’t too shocked.”Kevin smiled. “Are you getting off work now? Oh, by the way, I brought you a present.”He retrieved a box from his suit pocket and gave it to Hayden. Hayden accepted it, but she did not open the box. Instead, she went to her office table and placed it into the drawer.“Aren’t you going to take a look?”“No. Anything you give is the best. I’ll look at it when I’m free and savor your love for me.”Kevin stared at Hayden. She seemed gentler, and reciprocated his feelings openly. He had succeeded in advancing a s