"I know. Although my marriage was also a whirlwind, I've chosen to commit to it wholeheartedly, and I won't do anything to hurt her," Yoel replied as he chatted with Moe, pushing his gold-rimmed glasses up. Yoel used to think he would marry a girl he deeply loved and liked. However, he finally understood that as adults, there were some things one did not have a choice about.Moe nodded in understanding.In the blink of an eye, the night passed. The next day, Yoel showed Moe around, and they spent the day enjoying meals and conversations.During lunch, Moe asked him, "Aren't you supposed to have your wedding tomorrow? Shouldn't you be getting ready?""It's all prepared. I just need to pick up the bride tomorrow morning as scheduled. I'm feeling a bit nervous now, so I wanted to chat with you to relax," Yoel replied, showing that he was quite organized when it came to these matters.While it was not passionate love, Yoel still had feelings for his fiancee. Marriages were significa
Chyler was surprised and asked, "Did you take the wrong medicine or something?""If you're really eager to talk to Julie, go ahead." Joshua's mood had dipped quite a bit, and he could not muster the energy for an argument. "I don't have anything important to discuss.""What's wrong?" Chyler sensed something was amiss and probed further.Joshua remained silent; he was not entirely sure what was bothering him. Over the years, Chyler would occasionally share updates about Cynthia. Each time, it did not stir much emotion in Joshua; he only wished for her happiness. Yet, when he saw Moe, a flood of thoughts about Cynthia suddenly surged, and he felt an indescribable wave of emotions in his usually composed heart. Seeing Joshua's silence, Chyler guessed, "Did something happen to Cynthia?""If you can't say anything nice, don't say it at all," Joshua retorted, thinking that Chyler had a knack for saying the wrong things. Chyler mocked, "Then why are you acting this way? Did Matthew ch
Yoel refrained from pressing further. Since Joshua did not explicitly mention it, Yoel could not invite Cynthia outright.The next day arrived swiftly, and Yoel and his groomsmen were getting ready for the wedding. Joshua and Chyler rested upstairs at the hotel.After Chyler finished his call with Julie, Joshua asked, "When are you visiting Julie in Nexuria?"Chyler responded, "Next month, I guess. She's pretty busy this month, and her studies are demanding. If I go now, it might disrupt her learning."Joshua said, "When you go, call me."Chyler raised an eyebrow, perplexed, and asked, "What for? You're not seriously considering seeing Cynthia, are you?"Joshua reassured him, "No, it's not that. I want to visit Julie with you. After all, I haven't seen her.""Really?" Chyler still appeared skeptical. Joshua's enigmatic demeanor made it impossible to ascertain the truth. As his close friend, Chyler still could tell when Joshua was acting strange. "You're obviously intending t
Joshua was not interested in this topic at all. For the rest of the day, the entire hotel was buzzing with excitement as Yoel exchanged rings and celebrated his wedding joyfully. Joshua watched as they donned their suits and wedding gowns, reminding him of Cynthia and Matthew's simple yet memorable wedding.Chyler approached Joshua and asked, "What's with that look? Are you envious?"Joshua retorted, "Aren't you?"Chyler was left speechless by Joshua's heartless reply. Nonetheless, that was expected of best friends. "At least I'm not as envious as you. I have a child with Ellora, and Julie likes me. Unlike you, who has nothing.""I heard that the young man pursuing Ellora is also on good terms with Julie. Should I help him?" Joshua teased. "Don't you dare," Chyler became anxious. Joshua replied, "If you bring up the topic of marriage again, I'll help him pursue Ellora." Chyler knew Joshua was a man of his word, and he argued, "Are we even friends?!"Joshua remained quie
After knocking on the door a few times without any response, Moe used the room key card to unlock the door. With a soft click, the door swung open. Before he could react, a confetti cannon exploded right above his head with a loud pop."Surprise!" A lively and adorable girl suddenly jumped out, smiling as she held a confetti cannon.Moe flinched and, upon seeing her, instinctively uttered, "Suzie?""What's with that expression? Are you not happy to see me?" Suzie Scott asked playfully, tapping his head gently with the confetti cannon.Moe's tone remained calm as he replied, "That's not it.""Then, are you happy?" Suzie inched closer, inquiring.Moe's eyes showed a hint of discomfort as he took a step back. "I'm a bit surprised.""Answer my question."Moe was confused."Are you happy to see me?" "A little.""Just a little?" Suzie pushed. Moe, being honest, replied, "Mmhmm."Suzie glanced at his handsome yet aloof features, and a barely noticeable gleam of light flashed
Moe pondered the situation. Suzie had completed her postgraduate studies, demonstrating strong learning and work capabilities. It would not necessarily be favoritism if he were to introduce her to Arch International Group, considering it was Cynthia's company."If you don't have any suitable job recommendations for me, that's fine. Suzie knew Moe too well. She thought momentarily and continued, "I can continue at that company, even if it's exhausting.""Are you based in Jiverton?""Nexuria.""Next Monday, come for an interview at Arch International Group. The company offers excellent benefits, and you'll be more than qualified with your abilities," Moe said, deciding to follow the proper procedure to avoid any appearance of bias."Really?" Suzie's eyes lit up."Mmhmm."Suzie beamed with joy. "Thank you. When I'm back in Nexuria, I'll treat you to a meal.""No need. You helped me in the past, and now I'm helping you. It's only fair," Moe instinctively declined, his expression as
"No, let me check first." Frederick was concerned for his beloved daughter."Don't worry about it, Dad. We've known each other for a long time, even went to school together," Suzie reassured him, smiling as she remembered Moe's reserved charm."Kindergarten?" Frederick asked."No.""College?""Please, no more questions." Suzie did not want to give too much away. If she did, Frederick would probably sneakily investigate Moe. "Once I've won him over and brought him to meet you, you'll know everything.""All of your schoolmates are in their thirties now. Are you sure he's single and not married?" Frederick was worried. "What if he's deceiving you?""I've checked with reliable sources; he's currently single." Suzie sighed, feeling a bit exhausted by Frederick's concern. "Dad, please trust me. If you stop me from pursuing this, I might never get married."Frederick was annoyed. "Even if you can't get married, I can still support you.""Don't listen to your dad. Pursue the person yo
"Can you put your work aside for a moment?" Suzie quickly thought of a plan as she fixed her honey-brown hair behind her ear. "I'd like to discuss something with you."Moe set aside his work and looked at her attentively. "Go ahead.""Are you currently living with housemates or on your own?""I live alone.""Would you mind having a housemate?" Moe was taken aback, thinking he had misheard. "A housemate?""My previous workplace was quite far from Arch International Group, and if I join, I can't continue renting the current apartment due to the distance," Suzie explained, looking a bit worried. Her cute face exuded charm as she continued, "But the rent around here is quite high. So, I thought about finding someone to share the rent with.""I'm a guy," Moe clarified. In his view, girls usually preferred living with other girls. Co-ed living arrangements often led to complications."Don't you think I can tell if you're a guy or a girl?" Suzie replied, thinking he was being a bit d
Isabella glared at Nick. He actually betrayed her! Caught off guard by Luther's honesty, Nick quickly explained, "Don't look at me like that. Luther forced me to do it. If I didn't agree to his request, he would've spilled my past to my current girlfriend.""Current girlfriend?" Isabella looked puzzled.Nick confessed honestly, "My new girlfriend."Isabella was at a loss for words. Nick was very handsome. His looks could rival top celebrities. Naturally, with his face and charisma, he had no shortage of admirers. That led to a habit of frequently changing girlfriends."I made my rules clear to her. No shady behavior allowed," Nick added quickly, sensing what Isabella was thinking.Hearing this, Isabella did not say much.A moment later, Luther, seeing that their conversation had wrapped up, took Isabella's hand and left. On the way back, he deliberately brought up the topic of proposals."What kind of proposal do you like?" Luther asked."Anything works," Isabella replied
There was a time when Isabella considered letting Luther propose to her. However, he had not shown any signs that he would or asked for her ring size. There was no need to overthink it; that fool probably had not even thought about it. Nonetheless, Isabella did not blame Luther. After all, she was well aware that everyone expressed love differently. Yet, that was also precisely why she wanted to propose to him, to make him understand just how much she cared."What's wrong?" Annie asked, concerned."I'm just worried," Isabella replied. The ring sizes had been a constant worry for her."Because of what you just mentioned?"Isabella nodded. "Yeah.""Why do you want to propose to him?" Annie looked toward a dark corner. "In most relationships, the boyfriend proposes to the girlfriend, right?""I want him to feel loved," Isabella answered simply.Luther was different from most people; he always suppressed his negative emotions and limited his freedom. He no longer wanted to restr
"No," Luther declined; he still wanted to be the one proposing to her."Okay," Joshua agreed readily.Luther nodded, letting his mind wander. In the following days, Isabella kept checking on the progress, each time being informed that there was no opportunity to measure Luther's finger.In the blink of an eye, three days passed.Cynthia and Matthew had a conversation with Isaiah.Due to prior preparation, Isaiah handled Cynthia and Matthew's questions smoothly. Although they knew Isaiah had not been entirely truthful, based on his attitude toward Sandra, they agreed to the marriage without excessive probing into his relationship with her.As for Isabella, she waited for a few days but had not received any news. Frustrated, she decided to go to Jiverton herself to find Luther.When Joshua heard about her plan, he asked her to give him a bit more time. He assured her he would have the sizes by next Friday at the latest."Really?" Isabella was worried about running out of time.
"Okay." Isaiah already had a plan in mind.After discussing the matter, the two did not say much more. In the following two days, Cynthia and Matthew stayed home while Isabella prepared the details and processes for the proposal.However, after going through the general plan, Isabella suddenly realized a problem. She did not know Luther's ring size. How could she prepare a ring for the proposal without knowing the size?Realizing this issue, she immediately thought of flying to Jiverton to find out but hesitated due to Luther's caution. If she returned so soon after just coming back, he would surely be suspicious. After much contemplation, she came up with a solution—Joshua.When Isabella called, Joshua happened to be having a meal with Luther."I'm not busy, what's up?""I need your help with something," Isabella said, trusting Joshua's abilities, "but Luther can't know about it."Joshua instinctively glanced at Luther.Luther was confused. He glanced at Joshua's phone and
"Quit the act," Matthew said to Isabella, "It's too bad."Isabella stayed quiet. Matthew bluntly stated, "Isaiah currently oversees the company, and the annual revenue has been consistently increasing under his management. He even took a few subsidiaries public.""And?" Isabella inquired."He has a talent for this," Matthew hinted, leaving Isabella puzzled as she struggled to keep up with Matthew's pace."He's barely in his twenties, so there's no rush to get married," Matthew explained. He saw through everything, understanding Isaiah well, adding, "If there were truly such a concern, he could easily establish a company under Sandra's name in the next few years, operate it until it goes public."With Isaiah's abilities and connections, starting a company and taking it public would be a simple task. After the IPO and proper management, Sandra's value would naturally rise. This would effortlessly 'shut their mouths'. Isabella wanted to say something, realizing her dad's words
"That depends on the secret he's keeping," Matthew responded immediately, taking the opportunity to tease Isaiah, "If it's something against our moral values, it'd be hard not to form an opinion, even if we try not to.""He's not that kind of person," Isabella defended Isaiah.Matthew did not respond but just sat there. Their father-son dynamic involved banter and teasing, but when it came down to it, they genuinely cared about each other."He's just worried that you might object to Sandra's background," Isabella continued to spin her tale convincingly.Cynthia and Matthew were confused, both staring at Isabella.Isabella felt a bit uneasy. Something seemed off with her parents' expressions. "What's wrong?""Are you sure Isaiah is worried about this?" Cynthia asked.Why was their beloved daughter so bad at lying? Not catching on, Isabella nodded, "Absolutely.""Setting aside the fact that we've always taught you not to treat people differently based on their family background
"Ah, I see." Isabella breathed a sigh of relief and purposely asked, "Is it possible that Isaiah got to know Sandra through Uncle Yves and Uncle Sean?""It's unlikely," Cynthia denied. Even though they had not arranged any blind dates or rushed Isaiah into marriage, given his personality, he would not seek an introduction from anyone."Whenever you have time, ask Isaiah to bring his girlfriend home," Cynthia said, truly wishing for her children to find happiness. Isabella agreed, "Sure.""Isabella," Cynthia suddenly spoke up.Putting away her plan book, Isabella responded, "Hmm?""Do you think I look stern?" Cynthia sounded gentler than usual, lacking the usual nonchalance.Having been accustomed to being herself, Cynthia found it a bit awkward to take on the role of an elder suddenly. If she left a bad impression on Sandra during their first meeting, it could easily jeopardize Isaiah's relationship."Not at all," Isabella spoke sincerely, looking at Cynthia affectionately. "Y
Isaiah had seen through their plans. He knew that his parents' friends enjoyed watching him banter with Matthew. Every time something was like this, they would eagerly make things difficult for him.Early the next morning, Mitchell and the others began implementing the plan. Initially, Matthew did not suspect anything and thought they genuinely had urgent matters to attend to and brought Cynthia back home first.Considering Luther's upcoming proposal, they decided not to travel the world but instead explored nearby cities. After Mitchell and the others called Matthew aside, Isabella approached Cynthia. Cynthia was surprised to learn about Isabella and Isaiah's plan."Aren't you afraid of getting in trouble?" Cynthia asked."Not at all," Isabella responded very directly, her mind focused on planning her and Luther's engagement. "Isaiah said he can handle this matter, so let's discuss the proposal first. I've thought about several options, but none seem good enough.""Okay," Cynth
Isaiah was surprised."Take her to shoot wedding photos first," Isabella suggested seriously. After giving it some thought, Isaiah said, "I'll ask her during dinner.""Why bother asking?" Isabella thought Isaiah's emotional intelligence was lacking, and Sandra's expectations were too low. "Just pick a few reputable studios and let her choose one she likes."During their conversation, Isabella noticed that Sandra was slightly anticipating a wedding, although she had refused for some unknown reason. If she was not truly opposed to weddings, there should not be an issue with pre-wedding photos."If you give it directly to her, she'll probably say she doesn't need it," Isabella coined. She could see through people and was quite clever.Isaiah clearly did not consider this possibility."Take a look at these studios. My friends suggested them," Isabella had already made the selections and recommended them to him. "Weren't you against my decision before?" Isaiah, not understanding h