Zoe’s ravioli tasted average and did not look good, with some leaking filling.Kyle, who was usually quite particular about food, only ate a few and put down his fork.Zoe also tried a couple and was disheartened by the taste.“The filling lacks salt, and the pasta is too thick. I’ll improve next time.”Kyle looked at Zoe and pulled her to sit beside him. “Just let the servants handle it. You don’t need to learn these things.”Zoe did not mind and wrapped her arms around Kyle’s neck, smiling. “It’s okay. I have plenty of free time anyway. I can even film the process and upload it online.”She paused and kissed Kyle lightly on the lips. “This way of documenting our life seems interesting. I plan to create an account called ‘Mr. Goodman and Ms. White’ and use it to record our happy daily life.”Kyle’s eyes flickered. He wrapped an arm around her waist. “Do you want to become a professional vlogger?”“Not really. I just think it’s fun, and I can casually make short videos.”After
Ralph glanced at the items on the table. Although he felt tempted, he said calmly, “I won’t accept gifts I’ve done nothing to deserve.”Blair said, “You’re Mabes’ grandfather, which means you’re also mine. It’s only right for me to show my respect.”Ralph snorted. “Who’s your grandfather? Don’t get too familiar!”“Grandpa.” Mable held her grandfather’s arm.For his granddaughter’s sake, Ralph softened his tone slightly. “Mabes said you have something to discuss with me. What is it?”Blair exchanged a glance with Mable, then stood up and said solemnly, “Ralph, I’ve come to propose a marriage.”Ralph froze. Propose a marriage?Blair continued, “Mabes and I love each other deeply. I hope you’ll agree to let me marry her.”Ralph slammed the teacup down on the table. “Absolutely not!”His tone was firm and left no room for negotiation.Blair did not flinch at Ralph’s angry gaze and said, “Ralph, my feelings for Mabes are genuine. Please give us your blessing...”Ralph snorted. “Y
Mable had always wanted to know why her grandfather disliked Blair so much.While he was not unreasonable, he was incredibly stubborn on this matter.Ralph sighed deeply and held Mable’s hand. “Mabes, Grandpa is doing this for your own good. I don’t want you to regret it in the future.”Mable shook her head. “Grandpa, no one can predict the future. How do you know I’ll regret it?“All I know is that if I miss out on Blair, I’ll regret it now, not in the future.”“You’re really—!” Ralph wanted to scold her but could not bear to.“Forget it. Since you want to know, I’ll tell you.”Mable subconsciously clenched her fists, her heart pounding nervously. “Please go ahead.”Ralph hesitated before saying, “I admit that Blair is a good man. He’s better than Howard. Unfortunately, he’s from the Fowler family. He’s Luke Fowler’s son.“Mabes, did you know? There’s a hereditary mental illness in the Fowler family. If you marry him, your children in the future will...”Ralph trailed off an
“As for your concerns...”Mable forced a smile. “We won’t have children.”Ralph looked at his granddaughter with heartache. “Does Blair know?”Mable knew what he was asking and nodded. “He knows.“Grandpa, something happened recently...”Mable told him about the bank robbery in Richworth that happened some time ago.Ralph watched the news every day and knew about the incident. When he heard Mable say she was among the hostages, he felt a lingering fear.Then, she said the robbers had strapped a timed bomb to her. He broke into a cold sweat at her words.“Grandpa, that incident made me realize my own feelings and also showed me how much Blair cares for me. That’s why I accepted his proposal.”Mable could not find a reason to reject a person who loved her so deeply.Ralph looked at Mable with a complicated expression and fell silent for a long time.Mable pleaded, “Grandpa, I hope you can give us your blessing.”Ralph touched her face gently. “Mabes, I want you to be happy.”
Ralph was filled with anger when he remembered the past.“If it weren’t for your grandfather, father, and two short-lived uncles, the Jeffersons would never have moved to Ashdale.”Blair looked at Ralph seriously and said, “I heard that Mabes’ grandmother had a close relationship with my grandfather when they were young.”Ralph’s expression turned extremely unpleasant at the mention of his late wife. He looked at Blair with a mocking gaze. “Yes, they had a close relationship. Luna and your grandfather were childhood sweethearts. If it weren’t for my appearance, Luna might have become your grandmother!”Luna was Mable’s grandmother and Ralph’s wife.In the end, it was just a melodramatic love triangle.Blair frowned. “From what I remember, my grandparents had a good relationship.”Ralph snorted. “Of course. Otherwise, there wouldn’t be your father and two short-lived uncles!”Blair clenched his jaw tightly and did not speak.His grandparents and Mable’s grandmother had all pass
“You’ve always kept your cool. Why are you so restless today?”Mable glanced at him and plopped on the sofa. “I wonder what Grandpa is saying to Blair.”She was a little worried.Hugh asked, “What if your grandpa still doesn’t agree to you being with Blair? Will you leave him?”Before Mable could speak, Blair’s voice came from upstairs. “There are no ‘ifs’!”“Babe.”Mable rushed over the moment she saw Blair.“What did Grandpa say to you? Did he agree to our marriage?”Blair looked at Mable and rubbed her head, his gaze indulgent. “He agreed.”“Really?!”Mable’s eyes lit up as she glanced upstairs. “Where is he?”“He said he wants some time alone.”Blair pecked her lips. “Mabes, we should discuss our wedding date.”“Sure.”...Mable and Blair’s wedding was scheduled for December 28th, with the venue temporarily set at Blair’s private estate in Richworth.There were only three months left.Mable felt it was a rush and was worried there was not enough time. However, Blai
Mable looked at Rahman, pondered, and said, “During the two years of my amnesia, Rory was in charge of Secret. In fact, he has better management skills than me, but he’s too indifferent and hates trouble. However, he’s still the leader of Secret and will fully take over sooner or later.”Rahman frowned and said, “He’s just a placeholder.”Everyone in Secret knew that Mable was the one who truly handled affairs.Mable propped her chin and pondered for a moment. “Regardless of whether he’s just a placeholder, his abilities are unquestionable, and no one dares to challenge him. Besides, he has Adam helping him.”Rahman stared at Mable. “So, what are you trying to say?”“I want to leave Secret.”Rahman immediately said, “Rory won’t agree!’Absolutely not! Even Rahman would not agree to Mable leaving Secret, let alone Rory.Mable was exasperated. “I’ll find a chance to talk to him about it.”Rahman was angry and anxious. “Mable, I’ve always thought you were rational and intellige
Rahman huffed and placed his hands on his hips. “Don’t bother sending me an invitation to your wedding. I won’t come!”Mable chuckled. “You don’t have to come. Just send us the gift.”Rahman choked from anger.“People really do get influenced by their surroundings. Mable, I disdain you!”Mable was speechless.Since Rahman had come, Mable naturally would not let him go so easily. She made him do a few things for her, even if he did not want to.The preparations for the wedding were in full swing, and Blair and Mable sent out the invitations.When Anthony found out about their wedding, he was dealing with a crisis at the company.In just two days, Fowler Enterprise had lost three collaborative projects. Luke was furious and ordered Anthony to investigate.Anthony gathered the company’s senior executives for a meeting. He scolded them severely and demanded they find out who was sabotaging their projects within three days.After the meeting, he learned that Mable and Blair’s wedd