Kevin felt that he was in top form right now, then only he knocked on the door.โItโs me, Hay, Kevin.โAs Hayden had just woken up, she heard Kevinโs knocking. She lingered in bed for a couple of minutes before reluctantly getting up and walking to open the door for him.โHay, good morning.โKevin presented the bouquet of flowers to her with a look of deep affection and said, โHay, this bouquet is for you. May you be as beautiful as a flower every day, with a smile always on your face.โHaydenโs lips twitched as she looked at him, then at the bouquet in front of her. Finally, she reached out to take the bouquet and remarked, โYou came early in the morning to disturb me just to give me flowers?โโI came to have breakfast with you and, by the way, give you this bouquet.โYou said the flowers I gave you were beautiful and fragrant, so I decided to give you a bouquet every day. Donโt you like receiving a bright and eye-catching bouquet every day?โHayden turned around with the bouq
โLet them wait. My bodyguards and company security can ensure that I enter the building without being disturbed.โIt was not Haydenโs first time getting hounded by the paparazzi. There was no need to make a big deal out of it. โSince they canโt get any answers from me, theyโll probably bug you instead. Be careful.โKevin was her boyfriend.The paparazzi would not let him off. They would surround him and ask if he only started wooing her because he had known about her true gender from the start. Kevin smiled. He said, โIโm not scared. I can shut their mouths easily. How could I possibly know if youโre a man or a woman when Iโve never taken off your pants? Theyโll stop asking questions after that.โWeโve been criticized from the start anyway. What can they do to me? Do they have evidence that I already knew youโre a woman? If I said I only found out yesterday, they would have no choice but to believe me either way.โHayden was quiet for a moment. Kevin was eloquent, and the ente
Hayden and Kevin went downstairs. โBreakfast is ready, Mr. Hayden.โThe butler stood by the stairs and spoke respectfully. She acknowledged him and went to the dining area with Kevin. The butler did not follow them. Mr. Hayden disliked anyone standing around him while he ate. If he needed anything, he would do it himself. The butler thought Hayden was easy to serve. โI guess your butler doesnโt know that youโre a woman yet.โHayden gave Kevin a side-eye and said, โDo I have to announce that to the entire world?โKevin laughed. โNo. Only I need to know about it.โโLetโs eat breakfast. I have to go to work later.โโOkay.โKevin pulled Haydenโs chair out for her. He said, โI didnโt come early enough. I couldโve prepared breakfast for you if I had arrived earlier. When my house is ready, Iโll move over and cook for you every day.โRenovating a villa would take a long time. It would be his abode in Jensburg, and he had high expectations, so the renovation progress was slo
Kevin chuckled. โYou definitely wonโt get used to it because youโre such a serious person. You should really practice with me, Hay. If youโre embarrassed, you can do it in your room. No one can hear or make fun of you.โSeeing that he was still speaking, Hayden cut the bacon and shoved it into his mouth. Not even food could shut him up. At that moment, Kevinโs phone rang. It was Liberty. Kevin answered, โWhatโs up, Liberty?โLiberty said, โNothing in particular. Just wanted to tell you that many entertainment reporters are at the hotelโs entrance. I asked around. Did Hayden publicly admit that she was a woman? The reporters must be here to get an answer from you.โโI knew theyโd be waiting at Fortress Hotel. There are probably some of them at Jensburg Hotel too.โโJim went to check the situation over there. There are reporters at both hotels and more than usual visitors today. What did you and Hayden do last night, Kevin? I sensed some gossip brewing right after I came dow
Serenity said, โItโs not just Sonny. Even I want to stay in my bed in the morning. Jensburg must be colder, right? I saw my friends posting that itโs snowing there. Wiltspoon doesnโt snow, but it gets cold here when the north wind blows from places snowing there.โWiltspoonโs temperature could go as low as 45 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. During the day, it would usually be about 55. Temperatures like that were not considered cold to those residing in the north, but they were to Wiltspoonians, who were used to warmer temperatures. โWrap Sonny in more layers. The preschoolโs winter uniform isnโt thick enough.โSonny was only three years old. It would be a lie to say she was not worried as she was not by his side. โHeโs already wearing more layers. Donโt worry, I wonโt let Sonny catch a cold. You must take care of yourself over there. Wear more clothes and donโt fall sick.โโIโm not a child. I know how to take care of myself. Are you heading into the office today? Wiltspoonโs temper
Liberty wanted people to know that Serenity had someone formidable on her side. Aside from investigating the truth behind Tiara and her familyโs death, Liberty had traveled to Jensburg on Audreyโs instructions to reclaim her position as the matriarch. It was also one of her strategies to strengthen Serenityโs family background. Although the Fisher family was gradually declining, it was still a more powerful family than the Hunts. The Hunts had numbers, but their relatives were difficult people. It was better to avoid them because they would only drag Serenity down. Liberty had ignored them from the start. โYouโve always been my supporter. Weโve been relying on each other for over ten years. Iโm your supporter as much as you are mine.โLiberty smiled. โWeโve only had each other all along. Letโs not be sentimental anymore. You should go on with your work. Iโm going to have my breakfast now.โโI just finished mine too. Iโm about to head out. Enjoy your breakfast. Contact me if
Serenity smiled. โIโm not worried about not getting along with them. Iโm just curious what types of girls Nana chose for Dylan and Peter.โShe was just nosy, not at all concerned about her future interactions with the girls. Grandma May had a good eye for people. Those who were chosen would definitely have good characters. It would not be an issue even if she could not get along with them. Everyone had their own villas in Wildridge Manor. They did not live together. If they could get along, they would interact more. Otherwise, maintaining an amicable relationship would be enough. Zachary said, โI donโt know who they are too. They must look pretty. After all, my cousins are outstanding men. Nana wouldnโt choose someone who isnโt good enough for them. Dylan hasnโt looked for me for a long time. I donโt know what his partner looks like.โHe did not even know her name. She was not his woman, so there was no need for him to be concerned about her. Dylan and Peter would bring their f
Zachary lingered in Serenityโs office for half an hour before leaving, and that was only because Serenity urged him to. โฆMeanwhile, in Jensburg, plenty of reporters were waiting outside Queen Enterprise, Queen Manor, Fortress Hotel, and Jensburg Hotel. They had one aimโto verify whether Hayden was truly a woman. Queen Manorโs gates were closed. Someone did answer the door when the reporters rang the doorbell, but they were not allowed entry. When they asked the person who answered the door, that person claimed that he did not know anything. Donaldโs and Sophiaโs phones remained turned off. Only Hughโs number could be reached, but he knew better than to answer calls from unknown numbers. At that moment, Hayden was on her way to the office. Kevin was with her. When the car was about to reach Queen Enterprise, Kevinโs car moved ahead of Haydenโs. When the reporters saw the familiar Maybach, they immediately surrounded it and forced Kevin to step on the brakes. Only t
Austin was extremely patient with the boys. Although they occasionally caused trouble, most of them were minor issues. They would never do something they were not allowed to do.After breakfast, Austin brought them their bags. With a boy in each hand, he left the house. It was to prevent the boys from saying he was playing favorites. Dominic was used to that scene. Initially, Austin was simply Ms. Isabellaโs private chef. However, he gradually took on more responsibilities.He would take the two young masters to school. If he had time in the evening, he would also fetch them from school. Austin also made sure Louis and Phillip did their homework, supervised their hobby classes, and played with them. Sometimes, he would even teach them martial arts and train with them. Dominic felt Austin was an all-rounder. It seemed like there was nothing Austin could not do. No wonder Ms. Isabella thought highly of Austin. However, Austin was a young master of a wealthy family. He w
Louis and Phillip were downstairs having the breakfast Austin had prepared for them. The food was different every morning, and everything was delicious.Having gotten used to Austinโs cooking, Louis and Phillip could no longer stand the food provided in the school. They thought the food there was terrible. Louis was enrolled in an elementary school not far from home. As he was a first grader, he did not need to stay in the dormitories and could have his lunch and dinner at home. Phillip, who was a year younger than him, was still in preschool. He would have breakfast and dinner at home. Actually, the preschool did provide breakfast, but Phillip refused to eat in school and insisted on having breakfast at home. In order to eat the breakfast Austin made, he would get up early in the morning without the adults waking him. After putting on his clothes and washing up, he would head to Louisโs place with his bag. โAustin.โLouis suddenly asked, โDid my sister come back last n
Isabella had always thought Tati was teasing her. Therefore, she did not take her words seriously. She thought it was completely normal for Austin to treat her well as she was his boss. From Austinโs perspective, she was his source of income. Now that Isabella pondered about it deeper, she realized perhaps Austin did come to Satbury for her. It was not just to be her chef. He always said Grandma May only gave the York lads a year to pursue their fiancรฉes. However, Austin had never left since he started working for Isabella. Even if he did, it was to accompany her on business trips. He was busy feeding and taking care of her every day and had never gone to pursue his so-called fiancรฉe. He did not even try to gather information on her. Was he not anxious?A year would go by pretty quickly. Although it felt like it had not been long since Austin started working for Isabella, three months had passed. Time really flew. Three months had gone by in the blink of an eye. Neve
When Austin reached the door, he stopped and turned to say, โMs. Isabella, I only care about my future wife. Other young women are simply strangers to me.โIโm polite to other women when I need to be. If theyโre unimportant, Iโll ignore them. Even if that woman is my boss, I wonโt cross any lines. If I do, there must be a reason behind it.โGet some rest, Ms. Isabella. You might have a headache when you wake up tomorrow. Iโll prepare a warm honey drink for you in the morning.โAfter speaking, Austin left. Isabella turned to look at where he last stood. What did his words mean?He said he only cared about his future wife.Aside from this lady, he would not step out of line with any other young woman, even if she were his boss. What did he mean by crossing lines?Was it showing concern? Did he mean that if his boss was a young woman but not his fiancรฉe, he would simply do what was required of him without any personal feelings involved? Was that what he meant?If so, was
Isabella was cold sometimes, but that was not her true personality. She was a reasonable person. Austin was not worried that he would be mistreated as a live-in son-in-law. โMs. Isabella.โIsabella looked toward him and waited for him to speak. He asked, โThis may be abrupt, but may I ask what your ideal type is?โIsabella was stunned. Why did the question come to her? What was the type of man she liked?โSomeone like Austin,โ she thought. After a moment of silence, she said, โI like men who are capable, responsible, and have correct values. Even if his family isnโt as financially well-off as mine, I donโt mind so long as heโs honest, competent, and sincere about his feelings for me.โOf course, itโll be great if we have the same social status. That way, weโll have similar perspectives and more common topics. If we get married, weโll be joining forces instead of it being a one-way financial aid.โโAlthough you can accept someone who isnโt from a similar family backgrou
After a moment of silence, Isabella said, โItโs okay. I know I was forcing it.โThere was no point in asking Austin if he did not want to reveal anything. If he wanted to tell her, he would do so without her asking. However, her curiosity spiked with his silence. She was eager to know who his fiancรฉe was. He was already so protective of his fiancรฉe even though he had not met her before. It made Isabella jealous. It was her first time feeling that kind of emotion throughout her life. Although it was not a strong feeling, she still felt it. โYou werenโt forcing me to tell you. You were simply curious. Most people have a curious side. Itโs only natural for you to be inquisitive as well.โAustin said gently, โItโs not just you. Those who knew that my nana had chosen fiancรฉes for my brothers and me were also curious about who the ladies were.โTo be honest, we didnโt even know Nana had been choosing fiancรฉes for us since a few years ago until she handed their pictures to us
โYou can drink it now. Itโll turn cold if left aside for longer.โIsabella took the ginger ale and drank it with elegance. She put it down after drinking half of it. โIโm drunk, but only slightly. I can walk, and my brain is still alert. I know what Iโm doing and saying.โIโve had enough ginger ale.โShe did not want to consume too much liquid late at night. โWhich family is your fiancรฉe from, Austin? Where is she? Do you mind telling me?โIsabella was insistent on getting answers. Austin had never told her when she had asked him about it before. He kept saying he would focus on working and that he was not in a rush to get married. After all, he was only in his twenties; Zachary only got married at thirty years old. If he was unsuccessful in wooing his fiancรฉe that year, he did not mind waiting for a few more years. Isabella suddenly felt jealous of Austinโs fiancรฉe, having had his heart without even doing anything. She wondered what Austinโs fiancรฉe had done to cat
Austin stared into Isabellaโs eyes. He could detect some feelings in her gaze, but it was not obvious enough. What she felt for him was still mostly admiration. It was not the right time for him to confess yet. He would continue to wait. โYouโre the best and most outstanding lady in my heart, Ms. Isabella. I admire you more.โAustin added gently, โYou give off a strict and cold aura sometimes, but youโre always a nice person in my eyes.โIsabella had treated him well ever since he became her private chef. It only got better after she discovered he was a young master of the Yorks. Austin believed her when she said she viewed him as a friend because her actions reflected it as well. However, he was not content with being just friends. He wanted to be her husband. He wanted her to trust him and love him forever. He would also reciprocate her feelings and trust. Isabella smiled. โEven my parents are scared and avoid me when Iโm in a serious mode. Louis and Phillip w
Austin responded, โDonโt worry, Ms. Edith. Iโll take good care of Ms. Isabella.โEdith had come in a hurry and left just as quickly. The hidden meaning in her cousinโs words was not lost on Isabella, but she did not comment on it.She allowed Austin to accompany her into the house. The lights were still on inside, but the first floor was empty. Everyone else had already gone to bed.Since Isabella had not returned yet, the housekeeper had left the lights on for her.The house was warm, so once inside, Isabella took off Austinโs coat and handed it back to him.Austin accepted the coat and followed her to the sofa. After she had sat down, he asked gently, โMs. Isabella, would you like some ginger ale for a hangover remedy?โIsabella rubbed her temples and said, โYes, please. I donโt want to wake up with a splitting headache tomorrow.โAustin immediately went to prepare it for her.Isabella leaned back on the sofa and closed her eyes to rest. After some time, she heard Austinโs