After walking a few steps, Hugh turned around to look.It had been a while since Hugh last saw Caroline. Now, seeing her, he found her more attractive than before. There was a change in her aura—she seemed more confident, more astute, and capable.He thought he might be seeing things.Hence his momentary pause.Hugh almost did not recognize Caroline when he saw her.“If she were like this from the beginning, my brother might have set us up, and I might not have refused,” Hugh muttered to himself. However, even though Hugh could start liking Caroline now, he did not want to. He disliked the Fisher family.Caroline was a product of the Fisher family, but her upbringing away from them had toughened her up, making her resilient.Caroline was pretending to be someone she was not.Hugh preferred simpler girls and kept his distance from those who acted or deceived as Caroline did. Such girls suited Hayden. If they were a pair, the world would be in trouble.Fortunately, Hugh did
After the cold exchange, Caroline said, “Mr. Hayden, I wanted to discuss the cooperation on your company’s project. I’ve brought the proposal with me. Take a look, Mr. Hayden.”With that, Caroline took the proposal from Darren and handed it over to Hayden.Hayden accepted and opened it for review.After finishing, Hayden placed the proposal on the coffee table, remained silent for a moment, and said, “Ms. Caroline, I think your proposal looks good, but Fisher Enterprise isn’t the partner I'm looking to collaborate with.“I feel that Fisher Enterprise’s strength is insufficient,” Hayden expressed frankly.Hayden was willing to collaborate with Caroline’s private company, and it would not be just one partner, there would be several, just to give Caroline a bit of face.After Liberty’s company was established, they would also obtain projects from Queen Enterprise.Caroline, with a good temper, smiled. “Mr. Hayden, I understand that currently, Fisher Enterprise is inferior to your c
At least Hayden met with Caroline.If others came over, Hayden might not necessarily meet them.After taking the elevator down to the first floor, Caroline said to Darren, “You go back to the company. I’ll head home to take care of family matters. Mom has been busy these days.”Belinda was still at the hospital “taking care” of Hunter.Darren had also heard about an incident in the Fisher family, but the specifics were unknown to the people at the company. All they knew was that Belinda and her three sons had not returned to the company, leaving Caroline to oversee things.This led to discussions among employees. Despite Caroline often being scolded by Belinda as ineffectual, she was Belinda’s biological daughter. If something truly happened in the Fisher family, she would ultimately be the one to carry the weight.Those who had tried to block Caroline from taking a higher position were now scrambling, attempting various means to meet with Belinda and questioning what Caroline ha
“Kevin.”Hayden was in a good mood, speaking with a hint of a smile.On the other end of the phone, Kevin felt pleasantly surprised. He chuckled. “Hay, what got you so cheerful? Even saying my name comes with a smile. I’ve known you for so long, and this isn’t something that happens often.”Hayden had affection for him, but her attitude toward Kevin was often icy.That was also Hayden’s personality; she had developed a demeanor of indifference and seriousness.“Do you wish I were in a bad mood?”“Definitely not! I wish you to be in a good mood every day, carefree and happy. But you carry such a heavy burden, which leads to immense pressure and the absence of a smile. Every time I see Hugh smiling carelessly, I feel like sticking tape over his mouth.”Kevin’s beloved was tirelessly dedicated to managing Queen Enterprise.Yet, Hugh had plenty of time to spend with his female friends, one after another, without settling down with anyone.Hayden chuckled. “Then go and seal his mou
Since Kevin did not grasp the hidden meaning behind her words, Hayden never revealed it to him either. She would surprise him tomorrow night. The entire Jensburg would be in for a surprise as well. Hayden had confirmed her feelings for Kevin. If everything went well, she would get married to him within two years. She loved him and no longer wanted him to be labeled as gay. He was a straight man. She was the one who had deceived everyone. Hayden was willing to show up as a woman in public for once for Kevin. He would be elated. However, they might not have thought that the fact Hayden was a man was already cemented in everyone’s minds. Even if she attended the banquet in women’s clothing, others would probably think she was a man dressing up as a woman for Kevin instead. After all, Kevin had worn women’s clothes to please Hayden before. At that time, Queen Enterprise’s employees had found the “woman” familiar. They thought the “woman” was Kevin’s sister. However, the
“I’m a little hesitant about it now, Mom.”Upon hearing that, Sophia said, “Don’t hesitate. You’re a girl. You’re allowed to dress up as one. You’ve worn men’s clothing for more than twenty years. It’s time for you to switch back. Think about how happy Kevin would be if he could accompany you to the banquet while you’re in a dress.“When that time comes, everyone will realize that you’re actually a woman. No one will criticize you and Kevin’s relationship anymore. Many people have come to me, asking me to stop you from dating Kevin. They mentioned he was ruining a good child like you and that you must have changed your dating preference because he kept bugging you.“I wanted to retort that you two were absolutely straight, yet you refused to return to being a woman. Since I couldn’t reveal it, I had no choice but to hold back and distance myself from those who gossiped about it. Mr. and Mrs. Queen were under a lot of pressure. They could ignore what outsiders said simply by dist
“Okay. You should get on with your work. I’ll call your dad now, and we’ll go shop for your dress and shoes together.”Sophia ended the call happily. After moving the phone away from her ear, she yelled, “Donald, Donald.”Donald replied, “What happened?”He ran in. “Did something happen? You shouted so loudly and sounded panicked.”“Go change your clothes now and come shopping with me. I need to pick a dress for our daughter personally. She’s willing to wear women’s clothes now. I can finally buy all those pretty dresses and dress up our girl gorgeously.”Upon hearing her, Donald said, “Hay said so? That’s great. Why don’t you get someone to bring their designs over and choose something? That way, you don’t have to head out. Since Hayden is willing to wear a dress now, we should give her the best. Let’s have it tailored.”“We won’t make it in time. She needs the dress for a banquet tomorrow night. I have many new dresses, but they’re more suitable for mature women instead of
In the evening, Kevin’s usual Maybach drove to Queen Enterprise on time. He parked at the building’s entrance. Kevin got out of the car with a bouquet. He looked as handsome as ever in a suit. “Mr. York.”Everyone greeted him with a smile as he walked through. However, their smiles immediately dropped once he passed by them. Kevin was aware that many of Queen Enterprise’s employees hated him. If it were not for his status, those people would not even spare him a fake smile. Ah, he must have not put in enough effort in wooing Hayden. She did not even have the thought of revealing herself as a woman yet. Therefore, he had no choice but to be labeled as gay and receive the hatred of Jensburg’s young ladies. Nevertheless, Kevin adjusted his mindset quickly enough. He had been mentally prepared for it from the day he started courting Hayden. Regardless of what others said, he would continue to win over her heart. Actually, there was also a benefit to it. Since no on
Upon hearing Serenity’s words, Zachary knew she was not very satisfied with the name he had come up with. He said, “You’re right. There’s still time. We can think of a few better names.”After a pause, he added, “I think my parents and Nana will think of a name for the baby too. After all, it’s their first grandchild and great-grandchild, respectively.”The first child would always receive the most love. Since there was only one child, everyone would shower their love on the baby. Serenity smiled. “I’ll leave the naming of the baby to you. You can be the one worrying about it. I’ll stay out of it because I’m bad at coming up with names.”“Okay. Leave it to me.”After speaking, Zachary pecked her cheek. He said gently, “I just want you to be happy and not tire yourself out.”“I won’t ever have the chance to be tired with you around.“Do you want to have some rest, babe? You should rest. I’ll head downstairs to have a look at Sonny and Laurence.”Zachary said, “I’m not sleepy.
“There’s no rush. There’s still a month till the due date. We can take our time to think of a name.“We should think of a few names for a baby girl too. What if a miracle happens?”Zachary said, “Chloe has gotten more adorable over time. Connor also looks cute when he isn’t crying. Their eyes are huge and bright. I feel my heart melting whenever I look at them.“I’m so jealous of Ben for getting a son and a daughter in one go. His babies are so cute. I can finally understand why Nana’s eyes gleam whenever she sees Chloe. She’s always fighting to hold her.”Serenity leaned her head against Zachary’s shoulder. “Let’s not think that we’re having a daughter. I joined a new mothers’ support group when I went for a checkup last time and learned of some ways to determine the baby’s gender. Although they aren’t the most accurate, we can still use them as a reference. I’m 99 percent sure that we’re having a baby boy.“You should just stick to thinking of a boy’s name. You can still come
Soon, the baby did a kick again. Zachary grinned. “Lil’ Bun understands us, Seren. The baby gave a little kick as a reply.”Serenity said, “The baby must think you’re playing with it because your hands keep touching the bump.”“I think the baby understands what we say. I read in books that babies can hear in the womb. Otherwise, why do people bother talking, playing music, or reading to their unborn babies?”“Do you miss Dad, Lil’ Bun? I’ll be by your and Mom’s side from now on. I’ll watch you grow and wait till you’re ready to meet me.“You must be a good kid. Don’t kick your mom too hard. She’ll be in pain. If you like kicking, you can kick me after you’re born. I have thicker skin and a higher tolerance for pain.”Serenity beamed as she watched Zachary interact with the baby in her womb. She was happy. Having Zachary and the baby made her feel like she owned the entire world. It was surprising that a man as tough as Zachary had such a soft side to him. He had changed for
Jane suggested. Antonia added, “You guys can even leave for Wiltspoon tomorrow or the day after tomorrow. You must be tired after your business trip, Mr. York. You should rest at our manor. Besides, it’s the weekend tomorrow. You can meet Ben.”Zachary smiled. “I thought about that as well, but I didn’t want to intrude.”Antonia said, “Not at all. We would love to host you. Sonny probably doesn’t want to go home yet.”She waved at Sonny, who then walked to her. She pulled him into her arms and lifted him, asking, “Do you want to play for another day or two?”“I’m fine with anything. I’ll go back when Aunt Seren does. I’ll follow her.”His mother was not back yet. Sonny did not mind either arrangement. Zachary told him, “I bet you’re having so much fun that you don’t want to go home, but your mom will return soon. Duncan has already gone to Jensburg to bring her home.”Sonny replied with a grunt. He knew about that. He was unhappy that Duncan did not bring him along to
Zachary laughed. The kids were fighting to do something so trivial. Conflicts arose often between the two boys. In the past, he, Josh, and Duncan also got into fights. However, they always reconciled quickly. No one ever took their quarrels to heart. After the bodyguards took all the gifts, Zachary led them to the courtyard. At that moment, Serenity stepped out of the house. She and Zachary stopped at the same time and stared at each other.A day apart felt like three years to them. Since they had been apart for some time, it felt as if a lot of time had passed. During those days, Serenity had been extremely worried about her husband and sister. Luckily, everything was over. “Seren.”Zachary smiled and walked toward his wife. Serenity snapped back to her senses and went to him in quick steps. The couple hugged each other tight. “You’re finally back, Zachary.”“I said I’d come to take you and Sonny home. Of course, I’d be back.”Zachary pulled away from Ser
“Honey, you have me, and my parents treat you like their own. They care for you more than they do for me and I’m their son.”Camryn shook off the pain in her heart and smiled lightly, “Yes, God has been kind to me by giving me such an excellent husband and open-minded in-laws, and sisters-in-law who I get along with like real sisters.”This had somewhat compensated for her lack of familial affection. She was especially grateful to Grandma May. If the old lady had not chosen her, Callum would not have even known who she was, let alone pursue her. The Camryn of today would not exist, and she could not imagine how many more years she would have spent living in darkness if she had not married Callum. Even if Aunt Evelyn had heard of the legendary doctor, she had no way to contact him.Right then, a customer entered the store. The couple aptly stopped their conversation there and moved on from the heavy topic.Meanwhile, in Annenburg, Serenity knew her husband would be flying here tod
Camryn smiled, “You spoil me too much. You’ll turn me into an absolute sloth who only waits around for you to take care of me, and it might tire you out.”“That won’t happen. I enjoy taking care of you,” Callum assured as he reached to help her with the snacks, but she would not let him feed her anymore. Callum had no choice but to hand her the snacks.“Although Trenton is young, he has mettle. When we put his parents away, it was hard for him to accept, but in the end, he did. As long as he has the right values, even the hardest things can be accepted over time and he won’t resent anyone else for it either.”Camryn pushed the snack box closer to her husband, indicating that he should have some too. “If Trenton didn’t have the right values, I wouldn’t care for him so much. Given the hurt and pain I suffered during the twenty-odd years under his parents, if I hated them, they’d have nothing to say in defense.“Because Trenton has treated me well since he was little, respects me as
Just now, Carrie came here and made a scene, and he had given her fifty thousand dollars. Although he had not spent much time with her, they were siblings. He could at the very least still recognize her. However, when Camryn asked him that, Trenton's heart started to race, not daring to confidently say that the lady really was Carrie.As for the young lady beside her? He had watched the video a few times but had not paid much attention to her. All he could see was a beautiful, young woman dressed in luxurious attire. In the video, he heard Camryn refer to her as Mrs. Longbottom, so her husband’s family name had to be Longbottom.Mrs. Longbottom had a good attitude toward Camryn and even supported her. He was not familiar with Mrs. Longbottom at all, though. Why did Camryn ask him that? Should he know her? Trenton watched the video two more times but could not find anything unusual about her. It was just that he was not acquainted with Mrs. Longbottom. If he had not seen the video,
The young couple looked at Trenton, then exchanged smiles.“How much did you give Carrie?” Camryn asked her brother gently. Camryn could harden her heart to completely ignore Carrie and not give her a single cent, but Trenton could not be as ruthless as she was, mainly because while Carrie had not been particularly kind to Trenton, she also had not bullied him outright. She had treated Camryn very poorly though and had never shown her any respect at all, so their sisterly bond had deteriorated to the extreme. It was already generous of Camryn not to completely destroy Carrie after taking charge, which was probably out of consideration for the fact that they shared a mother.“I-I gave her fifty thousand. She said it was almost Christmas, and she wanted to buy gifts and new clothes, so I-I gave her fifty thousand.” Trenton looked down as he spoke, not daring to look at Camryn, afraid she would scold him.Camryn gave her brother a long look but did not scold him. Instead, she took o