Solomon went to the company in the morning to handle urgent documents. During his absence, his father handled most of the company matters.Over the years, Solomon's father, Udonis, entrusted him with much of the company's authority. However, under the current circumstances with Solomon away, his father had to return to the company to help.His father looked at him disapprovingly, "You, boy, came back last night and didn't even come home. Your mother's been nagging, worried about you every day."Solomon sat in his office chair, grinning broadly. "Tell her I went to see her future daughter-in-law."His father raised an eyebrow. "That girl who works at the TV station you mentioned last time?""Yeah."His father nodded. "Bring her home sometime."Solomon had mentioned last time that he would bring Ines home to meet his parents once he had returned from his business trip. After a moment's thought, he nodded. "Sure, I'll bring her home for dinner this weekend.""What's her name?" H
Speaking of the Mullers, Blair remembered something. He looked at Solomon and asked, "How's everything with Ines lately?""Huh?"Solomon chuckled. It was rare for Blair to show interest in his love life. "It's going well. I’m planning to take her home this weekend to meet my parents."Mable and Blair exchanged a glance but did not say anything.Blair had known Solomon for many years, but it was the first time he heard him talk about bringing a girl home. It seemed he was serious about Ines.However, Ines's background.Blair did not bring up the matter at the dinner table. After they finished eating, he called Solomon to the study. They discussed work matters first.After finishing their discussion, Blair brought up the topic of Ines."There's something I think you should know."Solomon looked at him, puzzled. "What is it?""About Ines.""Ines?"Solomon sat up straight, his expression becoming serious. "What's wrong with her?"Blair said, "Has Ines ever mentioned her backgr
Solomon opened the message, finding only a few photos inside.Upon enlarging them, he saw pictures of Ines having dinner with a man.They seemed to have a good relationship in the photos, laughing and chatting. Solomon's expression turned sour when he reached the last picture.It was of them kissing in a car.Solomon could not help but curse angrily at the sight, his face turning extremely dark."Ines, you really outdid yourself!"The driver glanced at Solomon through the rearview mirror, feeling nervous. ‘What happened to Mr Rowland? Wasn't he fine just now? Why does he seem so angry?’Half an hour later, the car stopped at the entrance of the TV station.Solomon called Ines…No answer.Losing patience, Solomon exited the car and headed upstairs to find her.Meanwhile, Ines was having lunch in the cafeteria. As she arrived late, most of the dishes were already gone. She settled for a bowl of noodles, intending to fill her stomach with whatever was available.The cafeteria
‘I’m sorry. I hurt the people around you by taking advantage of our relationship.‘I’m sorry...’“Ines!”Solomon gripped her chin, gritting his teeth as he said, “You’ve been lying to me from the beginning! You only got together with me to help the Mullers get close to Mable and take her away. Have you ever...”He wanted to ask her if she had ever loved him, but he could not bring himself to ask the question.What if she shook her head?Solomon did not want to think about it. If the person he held dear, the woman he shared a bed with, had no feelings for him at all, who knew what he would do?He did not dare to think, nor did he want to hear such an answer.Ines stared at him, desperately holding back the tears in her eyes. Her voice trembled as she said, “That... wasn’t all. When Mable disappeared, Master Blair fell into a coma and forgot about her when he woke up. It was me who secretly entered his ward and gave him medicine that could make him lose his memory...”Solomon ga
Ines looked at the door being slammed shut, and a surge of indescribable pain rushed through her heart. Tears flowed uncontrollably from her eyes as she crouched on the ground, crying bitterly.She covered her mouth, trying to muffle her sobs. She had anticipated this day would come, but she did not expect her heart to ache so much. It felt as if she was being torn apart, making it hard for her to even breathe.Ines cried on the ground for a long time until someone came knocking on the door asking if she was okay.Many people saw Solomon storm out of her office but did not know what had happened. So, a colleague who had a good relationship with Ines came to ask.“I’m fine.”Ines wiped her tears, stabilized her emotions, and stood up, leaning against the desk.Outside the office, many people were speculating about Ines and Solomon’s relationship.Previously, Solomon would bring afternoon tea to Ines every day, and everyone suspected they were dating. After seeing the situation to
Jenny waved her hand and called the waiter to order food and drinks.The pub was classy and not as noisy as regular bars. Even after 10 PM, there was still a songstress singing, and many people came here for drinks and late-night snacks.Soon, the drinks and food they ordered were served. Jenny drank while asking, “Ines, did Mr. Rowland bully you? I can guess you’re dating even if you don’t tell. Although he’s handsome and has good qualities, he’s a famous playboy, and there are many women around him... Did he cheat on you?”Ines took a large gulp of beer and smiled bitterly. “No, it was my fault...”“How can it be your fault?” Jenny did not believe it and thought that Ines was just trying to cover for Solomon.Ines did not want to explain and took another large gulp.“Okay, you don’t have to tell me if you don’t want to. Let’s drink.”Jenny comforted her, “It’s fine if you’ve broken up. There are plenty of fish in the sea. You’re pretty, so you don’t have to worry about finding
At Sleepless City.Kyle opened the door of the private room and was assaulted by the strong smell of alcohol.The large room was silent.Solomon leaned against the sofa, one hand on his forehead and the other holding a bottle of beer. He was motionless, either passed out drunk or asleep.Kyle walked over, glanced at the bottles on the table, and frowned deeply.He kicked Solomon’s leg with a cold expression. “Get up.”Solomon was not asleep. He opened his eyes and said hoarsely, “What are you doing here?”Jonathan had called him.He did not know what happened and could not persuade Solomon. He was afraid that something might happen if Solomon continued to drink, so he called Kyle.Kyle already guessed the reason for his condition. Blair also called him in the afternoon, so he knew that Solomon had found out about Ines’ relationship with the Mullers.Kyle’s frown deepened. “You look pathetic!”Solomon took a large gulp of beer and laughed. “Can’t you spare a word of comfort?”
Kyle knew that Solomon’s feelings for Ines were true. Otherwise, they would not have been together for so long. Furthermore, he did not have any other woman around him for the past three years.However, Kyle was still surprised to hear that Solomon even prepared an engagement ring.He did not realize that Solomon’s feelings for Ines had reached that stage.Solomon lay on the sofa, resting his arm over his eyes, and said hoarsely, “Kyle, do you think I’m pathetic?”After three years, he still could not see through her heart, nor could he win it. Was that not the definition of pathetic?Kyle looked at him. He fell silent for a while before saying, “Are you sure that Ines really has no feelings for you? You’ve been together for three years, not three months. Would she sacrifice three years of her youth just to help the Mullers with some matters? Is she that foolish?”At those words, Solomon suddenly seemed to realize something and sat up straight. “Kyle, are you suggesting she actua
“Arthur proposed to Tracey?!”In the afternoon, Tracey posted several photos of her and Arthur in a hot air balloon. In one of the photos, she held a bouquet with a dazzling ring on her ring finger.[Yes, I do.]That was the caption.Blair hugged Mable and nodded with a smile. “Yeah, Arthur proposed to her today. Trace called to say they’ll prepare for the wedding after they return from their trip.”“That’s great!”Mable was sincerely happy for Tracey and Arthur.She asked Blair, “Do they have any ideas for the wedding? We can help them prepare in advance.”Blair said, “We can call Trace and ask.”Mable looked at the time. It was midnight in Monafett, and she did not want to disturb them by calling at this hour. She smiled and said, “I’ll call her tomorrow.”Getting two good news in a row today made Mable feel particularly good. After dinner, she could not help but want to drink some wine to celebrate.Blair had not drunk for a long time, either. Seeing her in high spirits,
Kyle stared into Zoe’s eyes. He had indeed noticed it, but he was not sure yet.However, when Zoe called him by his full name, he was completely certain.Zoe had regained her memories.From the moment she woke up, her emotions had been off. Even Monica noticed something wrong with her, so how could he not have seen it?Kyle looked at Zoe, reaching out to brush the hair by her temples. “It’s been a long time since you called me that.”Zoe had not called him since waking up, but as soon as she did, she called him Kyle instead of Ky. He knew then she must have remembered everything.Although Kyle knew that this day would come sooner or later, he did not expect her to regain her memories at this moment.He was completely unprepared and caught off guard.Zoe lowered her head. “That’s what I used to call you, but you tricked me into calling you Ky.”She remembered everything as soon as she woke up.The events that happened when she had forgotten felt like a dream, too surreal to be
Kyle named the baby Six not only because he was born at 6 pounds and 6 ounces but also because June 6th was the day they first met.He would always remember the scene when he first saw Zoe, even though their relationship started with deception, manipulation, and even revenge.Kyle caressed Zoe’s cheek and said, “Zoe, I’ve never told you this, but I fell in love with you the moment I saw you. It was love at first sight.“I want you to stay by my side forever and let me stay by your side forever. I’ll never let you go again in this lifetime.”Zoe’s eyes slowly reddened as she listened to Kyle’s heartfelt words.Indeed, she never knew he fell in love with her at first sight...They both did.Kyle gently wiped away her tears. “Zoe, I promise you. We’ll only part in death, never in life.”Zoe choked and nodded, burying her face in his chest as she cried.In her arms, Six seemed to sense his mother’s emotions and moved restlessly.Zoe quickly comforted him.“Let me.” Kyle took the
At the hospital. When Zoe woke up again, it was already the next morning.As soon as she opened her eyes, she saw Kyle sitting by her bedside.Kyle noticed her waking up and quickly held her hand. “Zoe, you’re awake. How do you feel?”Zoe stared at the man in front of her and blinked, feeling shocked.When she did not answer, Kyle immediately became nervous. “What’s wrong? Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere?”Zoe remained silent and continued to stare at him. Her eyes gradually turned red, and her nose tingled with a strong sense of sourness.Kyle’s heart clenched at the sight. “Zoe, don’t scare me like this. Zoe...”He was getting anxious and was just about to call the doctor when she suddenly grabbed his hand. “I... I’m okay. I just had a nightmare. I’m a bit groggy after waking up.”Kyle hugged her, his warm hand gently patting her back. “It’s okay. I’ve been by your side all along.”Zoe buried her face in his shoulder, softly humming without saying anything.At that mom
“I see.”Outside the delivery room, Kyle’s family and the others were still waiting anxiously.Close to midnight, the door finally opened, and the nurse carried the baby out.“It’s a boy. Both mother and son are safe.”Everyone breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.Before long, Zoe was pushed out. Monica checked on the baby before hurriedly walking to Zoe’s side and taking her hand. “Zoe, you did so well.”“I’m okay, Mom.”Zoe was still very weak after just giving birth, and her voice was weak. Monica immediately told her husband to call the servants to brew a tonic and sent it over.Mable walked to Zoe and felt her heart ache when she saw the latter’s pale face, but she smiled and said, “Congratulations, Zoe.”Zoe smiled, no longer having the strength to speak.Blair and Solomon congratulated Kyle.Kyle nodded, not paying attention to them, and took Zoe back to the ward with the nurse.Zoe was a first-time mother, so she was extremely exhausted after giving birth an
As soon as Mable learned that Zoe was about to go into labor, she rushed to the hospital immediately. It was late at night, and Blair was worried, so he accompanied her.When the two arrived at the hospital, Zoe had already been taken into the delivery room. Kyle followed her in, but his parents waited anxiously outside.Mable looked at Monica and Floyd and asked, “Isn’t Zoe’s due date still about ten days away? Why did it suddenly come early?”Monica said, “We’re not sure, either. After dinner tonight, Zoe said her stomach was hurting. Kyle helped her upstairs to rest, but not long after, he called for someone to prepare the car to go to the hospital...”Seeing Mable stare anxiously at the delivery room, Blair held her hand and comforted her. “Don’t worry. Zoe has been healthy her whole pregnancy. There shouldn’t be any problems.”Mable nodded. “Yeah, I hope both the mother and child are safe.”Soon, Solomon and Ines also arrived.Solomon greeted Kyle’s parents and asked, “How
Without saying anything, Solomon placed his behind Ines’ head and kissed her.Ines wrapped her arms around his waist...Knock, knock!The untimely sound of knocking interrupted them.Ines jumped like a startled deer, eyes wide and cheeks red.The servant’s voice came from outside. “Sir, dinner is ready.”Solomon hugged Ines and cleared his throat. “Got it. We’ll be right there.”The servant acknowledged and left.Ines buried her head in Solomon’s chest and took a deep breath before saying, “Let’s go. Don’t want your parents to wait too long.”“Yeah.”Solomon stroked her head and looked at the drawing he had just completed. “Once it’s dry, I’ll have it framed and hang it in the bedroom, okay?”Ines asked, “In this bedroom?”Solomon nodded and kissed her forehead. “Yeah, we’ll probably come back to stay here often in the future.”Ines pursed her lips and smiled silently.“Let’s go have dinner.” Solomon led her downstairs.After having dinner at the Rowland residence, Solom
Solomon embraced Ines from behind, resting his chin on her shoulder. “I learned to draw when I was young and almost did fine arts for college.”“Why didn’t you?”Winning first prize in a national art competition indicated a high level of drawing skill.Solomon said, “Painting is just one of my many interests. I do it to pass the time when I’m bored. I’ve never thought of becoming an artist.”Ines nodded. “I see.”Solomon suddenly perked up and opened a small cabinet beside the bookshelf, taking out a canvas and some paints. “Come on, I’ll draw a portrait.”Ines was stunned. “Of me?”“Yep. Give me a moment.”Solomon led Ines to sit on the sofa, then went out to find a servant to bring him the easel.Although he had not painted in many years, he still had all the tools he used before.Before long, the servant helped him bring in the easel and other tools.After looking at the layout of the bedroom, Solomon asked Ines to sit in the soft chair by the window, where the lighting w
Ines blinked. “I was just thinking about what to bring to your house tomorrow. I can’t go empty-handed...”Solomon laughed at her words. “You don’t need to bring anything. Just seeing you will make them happy.”“That won’t do. I still need to buy something.”Although she knew that Solomon’s parents did not lack anything, she could not just go without a gift. It was still necessary to have proper etiquette.Ines was a little nervous at the thought of visiting his parents tomorrow. “Can you tell me what your parents are like?”Solomon noticed her nervousness and squeezed her hand. “Don’t worry. My mom and dad are very nice. They won’t make things difficult for you.”Ines looked at him and nodded.With him by her side, she was not that worried.She heard Solomon say that his father liked tea, so she bought a gift box from the supermarket. In addition, she also brought some nutritional supplements to bring along when they go to Solomon’s house tomorrow.After buying everything, th