Her father spoke with a heavy voice, “Things may be in the past, but I’m unable to forgive or forget!”He drew a handkerchief from his chest pocket and revealed a bank card neatly wrapped within. Looking at her, he said, “There’s about 5,000,000 inside.”“Five million…”“Mm,” he affirmed, continuing, “It’s the additional remuneration the employer promised you in the past.”This was from the five-million check Weston’s assistant had given him. He used none of it and deposited everything into this bank card.Thereafter, he also deposited his salary from work into this bank card regularly. Although it was nothing much, it was a token of his regard.He saved this money to prepare for her dowry when she married off in the future.He was already getting on in age. He was not very capable and not as enthusiastic as his younger self. Excluding daily expenses, he scrimped and lived off his salary. He had not touched a penny in the card in these past few years.He had always kept this card secu
Cheng accepted his daughter’s explanation when she introduced the man as a professor from the university, but he was not a naïve three-year-old kid.He knew that Shishi had intentionally hidden the truth from him!Although he had no clue who the man was, he could largely deduce his identity when he realized how much Youyou resembled him!The man must be that mysterious employer from six years ago!He just did not want to embarrass his daughter, so he did not pursue the matter further.He accompanied his grandson as the nurses wheeled his bed up to a special care unit on the 15th floor. He reminded his daughter to go home and catch some rest first before returning to the hospital to take over his shift.She thought for a while before nodding in agreement; she would need to go back to pack some clothes for Youyou, anyway.At the elevator entrance, she told the man, “Weston, it’s late; you should go home.”A thin veil of rage covered his face, and he asked with a raised eyebrow, “Are you
Weston was lounging languidly in the back seat with his legs crossed and eyes staring vacantly ahead. He did not even glance her way when she appeared; his perfectly chiseled profile looked restrained and aloof. His lips were pressed firmly into a cold line and his eyes were only partially open in a lazy manner.He seemed like a haughty emperor most of the time. His presence was one that others could not help but submit to.She was rather upset with him.Why is this man so whimsical? Why does he do what he wants regardless of occasion?“What are you thinking all day in your head?!”She unconsciously blurted out her thoughts.She caught herself too late and could only bite her lower lip in consternation.Weston glanced at her and smiled teasingly. “Can you guess what I’m thinking about?”Guess?How could she guess?She bit her lip in resignation and just got into the car.After the car door went shut, She stared straight ahead and stayed close to the car door and far from him as much
“Are you done—”Her words were interrupted by his phone’s frantic ringing.Weston raised his brow in dissatisfaction and held up his phone.Yuna peeked over out of curiosity. ‘Manrou’ appeared on the lit screen, and it pierced her eyes like needles.Unknowingly, her chest became unbearably stuffy.His fiancée?She instantly felt vexed but returned to her senses just as quickly.Do they have a bad relationship with each other?She had never seen a couple in love label their partner’s contact with their full name before.They seemed distant with their lack of pet names for each other. Those cold words seemed to not carry any love at all.Thinking better of it, she raised a brow.What was she worrying about?Reflecting on this, she gradually felt ashamed of herself.She felt like an intruder.This discomfort made her want to clear her name, but she did not know where to start at all.Was she not right?At present, how was she different from those women interfering with other people’s mar
“That woman is quite ambitious and scheming. I have no idea how she managed to sneak into the gala. Never mind the fact that she purposely acted coquettish in front of Azhe, she constantly tried to get closer to Yuki as well. In your opinion, is she pulling some tricks to gain status through her son?”Manrou’s eyes were overflowing with sorrow as she continued, “Yuki has never been close to me. I’m afraid that she’ll play some tricks to separate us mother and son! Grandpa, you be the judge; is she being too much?”Recalling the day of the gala when Yuna and Weston were being intimate with each other in the dance floor, her heart ached terribly.“Is she an actress?” Grandpa snorted with contempt. He was an old-fashioned person and was never fond of the entertainment industry, especially female stars. He always thought that they had ulterior motives and questionable backgrounds. None of them were good apples!Celebrities were the most frowned upon among the rich. In today’s context, cel
“Weston?” Yuna called out. He looked up to see Yuna carrying a heavy load of dirty laundry. She saw the toy design sheets in his hands and warned sternly, “Don’t touch anything or else Youyou will be angry!” That study room was Youyou’s little world. She would sometimes enter to dust and air the room but she never once touched anything else inside. He placed the design sheets down and went out of the room. From the corner of his eye, as if he had discovered the New World, he spotted the bedroom and made a beeline for it. Her forehead broke out in a cold sweat as she stood at the side. This appeared to be just like a noble who was provided for touring the slums. She did not give it further thought, however, and just continued carrying the clothes into the washroom. She decided to take this time to wash everything. Meanwhile, the man proceeded to help himself to the bedroom ‘tour’. Upon entering the room, a double bed, fitted with light blue quilt and bed sheet that gave off pla
Weston pulled up her chin and inched his handsome face closer to her. Pressing his slightly chilly lips to the corner of hers, the warmth of his breath slipped through the gap between her lips and invaded her cavern.His breathing gradually became unstable and a little shorter. His thin, kissable lips journeyed back and forth across her neck. He landed soft kisses on her and ended up only wanting more. He was quite similar to those travelers who felt parched as they got lost in the desert; as for her, she was like a clean and clear magical spring. He tasted her continuously, but his thirst was not quenched.His thin lips pressed along her elegant neckline, and his strong arms hooked across her slim and fragile waist. He applied strength on to her back, subsequently propelling her body closer to his chest.Separated by a thin layer of clothing, he could feel the temperature, suppleness, warmth, and wonder of her skin.He supported the back of her neck with his palm and nudged her forwa
After all, Weston, who was used to good food and good life since young, had neither seen nor tasted cheap vermicelli before. Don’t tell me that he has never eaten a cheap soup of ramen noodles in his whole life despite his wealth? Oh, that is possible. This is a common man’s food. He won’t have a chance to eat it as an elite. She fell silent from the absurdity of this fact. Placing the chopsticks and spoon on the table, the man predictably took them up and started wolfing down the noodles. … He actually seemed to be enjoying the meal. Outside the window, sunlight spilled in through the windowsill. He sat with his back erect. Even while he was busy with the noodles, he was still elegant and peaceful in his mannerism. There was no sound coming from him. She now fully believed that he was an elite – one who had received excellent etiquette training – after witnessing his behavior at the dining table. He might be holding the most ordinary bowl of noodles in his hands, but his ev
He missed her a little!During his business trip out of the country, he missed this woman every time of the day.He missed her looking embarrassed, missed her glaring at him in anger, and even more so, missed her slowly blossoming like a flower.She was absolutely enticing.He thought of her so much he seemed to have been poisoned.It appeared that the poison on him could only be cured by her.She was his poison but oh boy, she was also his cure.When he kissed her, the faint fragrance of cigarette smoke lingered between their lips and teeth.Yuna’s heartbeat suddenly increased in pace, and an affectionate blush appeared on her cheeks.At first, the kiss had a domineering feel to it; he kept attacking and she kept retreating. This went on until she reached an impasse.Gradually, his kiss became gentler in seeming comfort of her emotions.Weston sat up halfway, with one hand supporting his body and the other firmly looping around her waist. He shifted slightly and leaned on the sofa la
She was selected by a famous director to be the female lead in a major film without any prior acting experience.Director Lin was a renowned award-winning director in the entertainment industry. He was usually critical with role selection, yet he picked an unknown newcomer this time.No one acted in his show that did not make it big afterward. Many were dying to star in his film, even for a supporting role, without much success.It was not only that. Many stars did not qualify to attend Huanyu’s annual gala, but this Yun Shishi, not only was she personally invited by Gu Xingze, she also appeared as his partner in it. Putting all this aside, just the fact that she could sign a contract directly with Huanyu’s headquarters made many go green with envy.The more frightening thing was that she had a star agent supporting her from behind...It would be a miracle if this newcomer did not shoot to fame.Many newcomers were jealous of her. They were envious of her topnotch resources without ha
Qin Zhou, Yuna, and June had a simple lunch that noon before they returned to the office for a respite.June, after adjusting herself into a comfortable position, took a siesta in the authentic leather chair.Qin Zhou, meanwhile, took this chance to tour Yuna around the headquarters and showed her to each floor.Huanyu Tower soared high into the skies; it was extremely magnificent. Standing at 50-story tall, it was a building within sight but beyond reach.This was her first time taking a closer look at this entertainment empire, which had captured the attention of the entire globe.Huanyu owned two large-scale production companies and three mainstream media outlets. It encompassed everything from movies and soap operas to records. This massive entertainment empire operated entirely within this tower.As the famous star-making factory of people’s dreams, those that were signed on Huanyu, whoever they were, would strike ears like the roar of thunder.At present, within the entertainmen
Qin Zhou left after bringing Yuna into the head producer’s office. “Have a seat. We are waiting for one more person.”He picked up the case file and started reading it after he had said that. There’s someone else, too?Who can it be?Am I not the only one signing a contract today?She sat in the chair and examined her surroundings. With everything neatly lined up along the shelf, the office interior appeared minimalist in design. There were a few photo frames hanging on the wall, which displayed the latest first-tier stars of Huanyu. Guy’s portrait was among this lineup. Many books and record albums were on the bookshelf. In front of the sofa was a low-square table with a high-class teapot set on it. A knock was heard on the door.She looked over quizzically and saw June walked in. Seeing her, Yuna smiled in acknowledgement and June nodded in return. She closed the door and took a seat beside her. “Producer Lane.” Lane lifted his wristwatch and took a look before he coolly com
Alexis, who was troubled, noticed that the door to Qin Zhou’s office was ajar. She roamed her eyes and hit upon an idea. Immediately, she put on a saccharine smile and entered the room.“Mr. Qin!”She decided to butter him up sweetly upon stepping inside.Qin Zhou held Huanyu shares; therefore, those artistes and staff with lower ranks had to address him as ‘Mr. Qin’.He felt a headache coming on once he saw her and rolled his eyes lazily. “What?”She was about to speak when she spotted Yuna signing a contract with her head down. She was stunned and momentarily speechless.“… Huh? Yuna?! Why are you here, too?”“It’s none of your business! Care for yourself first!” He reminded her coldly.At his reminder, she remembered her purpose for being in his office and cooed, “Mr. Qin, you have to help me~”Her velvety voice triggered goosebumps on his skin instead.Don’t act coy if you don’t know how to.As soon as she opened her mouth, he only felt disgust and his flesh creep all over.“What
Having very few friends, she treasured this seldom-received kindness. She lowered her gaze to look at the time. She was still early for the interview. As she exited the elevator, Agent Qin seemed to have just reached the company as well. He was quite surprised to see her. “Ah, Shishi! You’re so early!” “Mhm! I couldn’t hail a cab at my doorstep. Luckily, someone let me hitch a ride, so I was able to arrive here on time.” “Someone drove you here? Who?” He was puzzled by the coincidence. “She seems to be called… June Moore.” She learned her name from Youyou. June Moore? He furrowed his brows. “Where are you staying right now?” “Precious Gardens.” He was flabbergasted. That district was well-known for being a luxury residence in the capital, and she lived there? “That’s a very luxurious place! How did you manage to buy a property there?” “I struck the lottery,” she answered sheepishly without going into details. “… What good luck.” He let out a sigh from the bottom of his hea
“Do you have any last words?” The man looked at her sympathetically. After all, she had followed them since she was in junior high and inevitably gave raise to having some ‘playmate attachments’ toward her.This was a rare moment of kindness from him.She shook her wan face; she did not want to die!However, he mistook that for not having any parting words and signaled the men beside him with his eyes.“Remember to do a clean job!”“Understood, Bro!”He sniggered, stooped in front of her, and stroked her head in farewell. “Er, poor girl, tell me; why are you so stupid? It’s not that I don’t want to help you. I know we used to be close in some ways, but you tricked me first, so don’t blame me for being unkind now.”With that, he stood up and watched his henchmen drag the two away.She desperately kicked her legs in an attempt to escape as she broke down into tears.A freighter was moored quietly in the harbor.Qiang was not a typical ruffian. He had powerful connections to the mafia an
She shyly and gently undid the buttons on her dress and slowly shifted closer to him.The long dress slipped off her body, falling to the ground in a heap as she inched her way to him. She was totally nude; her fair skin and smooth body became totally exposed in the cold, crisp air.A veil of anger flashed across his face as the pupils in his eyes contracted.“Zhe, I want to give myself to you tonight. Will you please take me?” Manrou walked up to him; her arms slowly circled around the man’s sturdy waist, and she gently placed her soft lips on his chest.She tried to melt his hardened heart with her sweet tenderness. As she was hoping for Weston to make the next move, his frosty voice was heard over her head. “Put them on.”“… What?” She looked up and stared into his penetrating orbs in surprise.“Put on your clothes and get lost!” He said coldly. Before she could react, he roughly grabbed her chin and told her with a look of disgust, “Even if you want this, you have to see if I’m
@ The Azhe residence.Weston parked the car in the garage, and walked into the main hall. There, he saw Manrou and his grandpa waiting for him.Grandmaster Azhe was sitting on the master seat with a grim face. Manrou was kneeled beside him, carefully massaging and kneading his legs from time to time.The moment he saw his grandson enter, he snorted angrily and confronted, “You are finally back!”Weston greeted, “Grandpa.”Manrou wanted to speak when she saw him but kept quiet in the end. Grandpa Azhe slammed the table with evident fury.“Where have you been the past two days?! Do you remember that you still have a home to return to here?!”“I’m busy.” Weston replied coolly.“Busy?! What were you busy with?! Were you busy with a woman in bed?!” his grandfather furiously lambasted.Manrou hastily tried to soothe his fury. Gently caressing his rapidly heaving chest, she meekly commented, “Grandpa, don’t be mad. You have to take care of your health! He must have been busy with work in the