Melinda shook her head pretentiously. “But if I take the car, where will North sit?”Henry became irritated. “There aren’t any extra cars left. Just let her take a taxi.”“Melinda, you’re the apple of our eyes. You should ride in the car. It’s your destiny,” said Linda.She then turned to look at North and put on a show to ask, “North, you’re a good kid. You wouldn’t compete with Melinda, would you?”North chuckled lightly. Take a taxi?Melinda and Alexander got to ride in the hundred-million-dollar car to the site, but she had to take a taxi there. Undoubtedly, the reporters would highlight Melinda as the leader of this collaboration.Of course, she would not fall for such a simple trap.Melinda looked at North with total contempt.What a joke. Even if North has caught Alexander’s attention, with the Myers family’s support, no matter how hard North tries, she would never win against her.With that thought, Melinda grinned. She then signaled the driver to open the door so sh
Henry was horrified. This collaboration was crucial for Myers Corporation!If Alexander were to leave, the collaboration would plunge into failure. Henry would not be able to explain himself to the shareholders. He might even need to use the mansion as collateral!Fear surged within him. He hurriedly approached Alexander and spoke ingratiatingly amid Melinda’s reluctant gaze.“It’s all a misunderstanding! I would never treat North like this! This luxury car was meant for her!”Melinda’s body quivered. “Father...”That was her car! It was for her to show off! What gave North the right to take it?But Henry had no time to attend to Melinda’s emotions now. “North, you silly child. You said the car was too flashy and refused to get in. Look, Mr. Alexander has misunderstood. Quick, get in the car.”Alexander smirked, “Ah, so I’ve misunderstood.”Henry felt an intense urge to strangle North, but for the moment, he had to maintain the facade of a compassionate father.“Yes, I love No
The realization caused North to blush and left her uncertain about where to place her hands.She could see nothing right now, so her other senses were heightened.She could sense Gerald’s heartbeat and the contours of his abdominal muscles. Further down, she felt... She immediately cut herself off. She felt a mixture of embarrassment and anger. “How could you roam around the house naked?!”Gerald was stunned. He then chuckled softly. “North, I heard your voice and thought something happened. That’s why I came out of the shower directly. Who wears clothes while showering?”He had a point. Nevertheless, North felt a sudden tightness in her throat. “At least put on something...”Gerald’s voice was hoarse as he responded, “It seemed urgent, so I only managed to grab a towel.”She breathed a sigh of relief, grateful that he covered himself down there... But on second thought, she almost tripped because of him, no?She gritted her teeth. “Why didn’t you turn on the lights?”His g
Just as North finished her meal and prepared to sneak away, she saw Steward hastily approach Gerald. “Mr. Gerald, Mrs. Lane and Ms. Jane are here.”North immediately became attentive.Why were they here again? Had they not embarrassed themselves enough already?Gerald paused briefly before sneering. “I don’t want to see them.”“I’ve told them that you’re not receiving any guests as well,” Steward said. He looked. “But they...”Before he could finish, Jane’s plaintive cry could be heard from outside the door. “Gerald, I’m here to apologize...”Gerald narrowed his eyes as impatience flashed across his gaze.Both Jane and Georgia held significant statuses. The bodyguards were reluctant to intercept them if they intruded.Jane glanced at North with an innocent and aggrieved expression.“Gerald, I need to talk to you. Could you please ask North to leave?”North raised an eyebrow. What an opportunist. How could she, as a guest, ask the host to leave?She found it strange— how coul
North sneered coldly.David’s words sounded flattering. He praised her for remaining calm in unexpected situations, but in reality, he implied that she had a dark disposition.On the other hand, he suggested that Jane was still a naive girl. Whenever something happened, it was written all over her face. That was why North was able to snatch Gerald from her.She nodded thoughtfully as she listened to David’s remarks, noticing the subtle traps within.“Hmm, indeed. Despite her age, she still can’t distinguish good from bad. Perhaps there’s a loose wire in her brain. It’s no surprise Gerald didn’t choose her.”Jane’s face flushed with anger. “You!”David stopped Jane and sarcastically turned to North, saying, “Ms. North, you’re quite eloquent.”North responded, “Oh, you flatter me.”David barely concealed the contempt in his eyes. He felt it would be beneath him if he were to speak more with her. So, he turned directly to Gerald.“Gerald, I want to acknowledge that what happened
“Sharon... so that’s the name of the eldest daughter of the Lane family.”Gerald and Colt both had a favorable impression of Sharon. Could the Lane family truly harbor a noble young lady?David stood up and led the still-tearful Georgia and Jane out of the mansion. “We’ll excuse ourselves now.”The conversation went fairly well; the Lane family reconciled with Gerald, and he agreed to attend the banquet. Also, Lane Corporation promised compensation to Deep Pool Corporation.However, North felt something was amiss. She had a feeling that the Lane family would not give up so easily.But David seemed genuinely eager to dissolve the engagement between Jane and Gerald. What exactly was wrong?Forget it; she would not attend the banquet and put herself in an uncomfortable situation. After all, this banquet had nothing to do with her.At that moment, Gerald spoke up. “The Lane family made such a big fuss about this engagement. I don’t think they will give up so easily.”North immediat
At 10 p.m., North steeled herself and knocked on Gerald’s study room door.The next moment, she heard his cool voice. “Come in.” North served him a glass of milk. “Mr. Gerald, Steward asked me to serve you this.” Gerald eyed the glass of milk and asked pointedly, “Mrs. Howard, have you heard of this phrase?” North was taken aback. She subconsciously asked, “What?” “There’s no such thing as a free lunch.” North’s cheeks turned red. “What on earth are you talking about?! I’m just showing concern!” Gerald smiled wordlessly. North felt her skin crawl. Despite this, she put that thought away and shamelessly asked, “You said you could bring me to the banquet. Does that still stand?” Gerald smiled lightly. “I remember you turning me down.” North looked down with reddening cheeks. “I’ve reconsidered. I shouldn’t let you handle the situation alone. What happens if the Lane family pulls another dirty trick and forces you to marry Jane? I should go with you.” There was a long
Yvonne studied North. North had come alone without dressing up. As such, Yvonne was certain that North did not come with Gerald. If that was the case, it would be easier to drive North away. As long as Yvonne could drive North out, the Lane family would remember her. Yvonne pulled Jane’s hand. “It’s clear that she’s the shameless one. Why do you have to avoid her? Jane, fret not. I’ll help you drive her out!” North was looking down at her phone when she sensed a shadow above her. She subconsciously looked up and was surprised to see the pair. One of them was Jane, and the other one was the illegitimate daughter of Cooper Corporation. Yvonne stomped up to North and snorted, “You’re such a shameless b*tch! After ruining Jane’s engagement, you dare to show your face here. I’ve never seen such a shameless b*tch! Did I misspeak, Ms. North?”Upon hearing Yvonne’s words, the audience turned to watch. North did not even blink. This was Yvonne’s first time being ignored. She was