Since Jefferson Enterprise won the tender for the northern suburbs project, Mable handled the remaining paperwork before meeting up with Blair.While on the way, Mable called Ralph to inform him of the news. At the other end of the line, Ralph remained in silence. “Grandpa, I held my end of the bargain. Now, it’s your turn.” Mable reminded her grandfather. Ralph said indifferently, “I underestimated Blair. However, Luke isn’t going to let this go.“Well, that’s none of my problem. I’m not interested in their family’s affairs. Mabes, from now on, I will stay out of your business with Blair.” “Thank you, Grandpa.” After hanging up, Mable let out a sigh of relief. Blair, Solomon, and their other buddies often gathered at Nox Club. Mable stepped out of the elevator and saw Blair waiting for her in the corridor. “There you are.” He approached her and took her hand. “Is everybody here?” Mable asked. Blair nodded and led her to the private room. Solomon, Tracey, Ky
Mable had a million questions running through her mind during dinner.When the dinner was almost over, Zoe excused herself to the ladies’ room. Mable took the opportunity to go, too. Mable stepped into the washroom and saw Zoe reapplying her lipstick at the wash basin. She let out a badass smile when Mable came in. Zoe must have been expecting Mable in the bathroom. Turning around, Zoe looked at Mables. With a smile, she said, “Long time no see, Mabes.” “Long time no see.” Mable nodded with a smile and went over to hug her. Zoe checked Mable out. “Come to think about it, it’s been more than three years since we last saw each other. You changed a lot.” “Really?” Mable grinned. “We’re not here to talk about me. How did you end up together with Kyle?” Zoe flashed her pearly whites. “I knew you would ask me. How should I put it? It’s a simple story. I fell in love with him, so I’m dating him now.” Mable frowned. Zoe was the most rational and blasé woman she had ever me
Blair’s question drained the color from Martha’s and Luke’s faces. Martha looked at Blair. “What’s the meaning of this, Blair?” Blair stared at the couple indifferently with a sarcastic smile. “Should I spell it out for you? I’m not your son. Anthony is, though.” Luke’s eyes widened. “H-How did you…” How did he know? Martha was quick to respond. “No, Blair. Don’t believe in rumors—” “Amos!” Blair cut her off.Amos, on standby outside, entered the house and handed a file to Blair. Blair took the file and tossed it on the desk. “Here’s our maternity test report and yours with Anthony. Do you want to take a look?” Dumbstruck, Martha gritted her teeth. It never occurred to her that Blair had run their DNA samples. Luke knew now that Blair had found out about his birth. Otherwise, he would not have confronted them with the DNA test results in hand. Luke clenched his fists. He should have known better than to underestimate Blair. Blair gave Luke a callous look, his
Blair looked back at Luke, his eyes dark and emotionless. He then cocked his head back and took strides away. “You thankless child!” Furious, Luke knocked the coffee table over with a kick. “Go. Leave and never come back! We’ll see how you’ll survive without the protection of the family, Blair!” Leaning against the wall on the second-floor stairwell, Anthony folded his arms and frowned. Blair’s approach to the matter was the last thing he had expected. It was hard to believe that Blair would cut ties with Luke and give away the privileges of being the heir to the family. That was not the outcome Anthony wanted. What was Blair trying to do? Did Blair not want to fight? Luke knew things would not be simple. …Blair left the Fowler Residence and went to the cemetery. He stood in front of his grandfather’s grave. His hands were by his sides, head down as he stared at the photo on the gravestone. “Grandpa, I finally understand why you encouraged me to build my own
It was a night of passion and love. Mable woke up the next morning to find the other side of the bed empty. She got out of bed and walked out of the bedroom to find Blair busy in the kitchen. He was still in his pajamas, his sleeves rolled up his elbows. He held a spatula in his right hand, probably cooking an egg. Sensing her gaze, Blair turned around and saw Mable standing in the living room. She was fixated on him. He put down the spatula and approached with a doting and sweet smile. “You’re up.” “Yeah.” Mable hugged his waist affectionately. “I want my eggs done over easy.” “Okay.” Blair took her hand. It felt cold. “It’s getting chilly. Go and grab a sweater. Breakfast will be ready soon.” “Okay.” Mable returned to the bedroom, washed up, and wore thicker loungewear. She looked at herself in the mirror. Her mind wandered back to what Blair said to her last night. A strong sense of despair overwhelmed her. Blair wanted a child. Mable propped her hands ag
Blair was curious about Anthony’s ability to hold onto the Fowlers’ legacy. “Blair…” Tracey had something on her mind. Tracey grew up with Anthony and knew what he was made of. However, she simply could not stand to see Anthony smug. Blair understood Tracey’s concern. He patted her on the shoulder. “Don’t worry. Just leave it to me.” To Blair, all he lost was the identity of an heir, nothing else. “Are you considering moving your overseas company here, Blair?” Tracey asked. Blair nodded. “That’s my intention. I have gotten Kyle on the job.” Tracey was confident of the outcome and cheered Blair on. “I’m looking forward to it, Blair.” Blair curled his lips. Was she excited for him to bring Fowler Enterprise down? Heh. He was looking forward to it, too. Blair turned to Tracey and said, “I don’t think you’re occupied these days. I need you with something.” “What’s that?” Blair’s eyes were filled with tenderness. “It’s Mabes’ 24th birthday next Friday. I want to…”
At that moment, Ralph was sitting in the living room, sipping tea on the sofa. When the maid said Blair had arrived, he frowned slightly. Though, he was not surprised.He had guessed as much.Mable observed her grandfather’s expression and said, “Grandpa, today is my birthday. Could you please not send Blair away? I...”Before she could finish, the old man said, “Let him in.”“Yes.”Mable sighed in relief and hurriedly jogged over to welcome Blair.Blair was dressed in a dark gray suit, making him look formal yet elegant. He held a bouquet of bright red roses in his hand with a diamond-studded crown on top.“Mabes.”He quickened his steps as soon as he saw Mable.“I missed you so much,” he whispered into her ear, hugging her tightly.“I missed you too.”Mable looked at him, her eyes filled with affection.“Happy birthday, Mabes.” Blair handed the flowers to Mable and lowered his head to give her a deep kiss.“They’re beautiful.”Mable held the flowers and asked, “But why
Mable bit her lip and asked, “Who sent these?”The delivery man shook his head and handed her a sign-off sheet to sign, saying, “There’s also a greeting card for you.”Mable signed the paper and took the greeting card. When she opened it, she saw beautifully written handwriting in Fasien.[To my dear Mable, happy twenty-fourth birthday.]The signature was a boldly signed ‘Rory Hammond’.“Who’s it from?”Blair’s voice sounded behind her.Mable turned around. However, before she could speak, he plucked the greeting card out of her hand.His expression darkened as soon as he saw the words on the card.‘Rory Hammond! ‘My dear Mable’? Who’s his ‘dear’?!’Blair clenched the greeting card tightly and looked at the delivery men about to move the roses into the house. “They’re not allowed in the house!”The delivery men were shocked and looked at Mable.Mable touched her nose. Knowing that Blair was jealous, she quickly said, “Compared to these flowers, I still prefer the ones you g