Terry's body stiffened as he held her, his expression blank. Yes, Lisa and his mother were indeed different. His mother saw him as a means to power and wealth, a mere pawn. But Lisa... she would never view him that way. Whether he was the young man she met by chance or the CEO of the White Maple Group, to her, he was just "Terry"."Lisa..." he murmured, his hands tightly embracing her back, "Thank you."Her face pressed against his chest, she asked, puzzled by his words, "For what?""Thank you... for coming to San Marco to find me!" he said. If not for her determined pursuit of him, they might have truly missed out on each other.In the following days, all the major news outlets extensively covered the "major power shift" that could potentially happen in the White Maple Group. The spectacle of mother and son turning against each other garnered significant public attention.Speculation ran rampant about the upcoming CEO election for the White Maple Group, with people wondering who
Although she knew that Mary was trying her best to make amends for the past, there were certain things that could never be fully repaired. Jack's father could never be brought back to life, and the past could never be rewritten.During Serenity's time in Latveria, every time she saw Mary, she told herself that she would never allow Jack to get hurt again. He seemed like an all-powerful man to the public, but who could have known that he had been through so much pain in the past? Serenity wanted to spend the rest of her life showering him with love."How much did you miss me?" he asked softly, holding her in his arms."I missed you loads!" Serenity wrapped her arms around Jackson's neck and kissed him on the lips. "Jack, I want to love you forever. Even after I die, my love for you will endure."He gently pressed a finger against her lips. "Please don't talk about dying so casually. I want you to see you alive and well."As he said this, a hint of fear flickered in his eyes.S
Also, Fred wanted to tell her that he kept feeling like he was being watched over the past few days. However, every time he turned back to look, he saw no one there.Was it just his imagination?But if someone really was spying on him, who could it possibly be?While he was lost in thought, Jacqueline shifted in her sleep, causing the blanket wrapped around her to loosen slightly. She reached out instinctively and grabbed his hand. After that, she settled down and stopped moving.Fred used his other hand to carefully readjust the blanket and then lay down beside her.Their hands intertwined beneath the blanket.He wasn't sure how much longer they could continue sharing a bed like this every night. He knew that they were supposed to sleep separately because he was a boy and she was a girl.Moreover, his mother had hurt her family before!However, he wished they could keep doing this for a long, long time! He liked it when she slept next to him, and he liked how she had to hold h
He was an imposing man with a stern countenance. Fred found him looking familiar, as if he had seen this man somewhere before.He was too young to understand that the reason he found the man looking familiar was because the man looked a bit like him."You're Frederick and you're five years old. Your mother is Jenny Hall. Is that correct?" the man inquired.Fred regarded him warily and asked, "Who are you?""I'm Weston Stanton from the Stanton family in Lanford," the man answered.If there were anyone else there, they would have been shocked to hear his name. The Stanton family held considerable prominence in Lanford, akin to the Valor family's standing in Solaria.However, for a child like Fred, the weight behind this name eluded him. He remained wary as he questioned, "What do you want? Are you here to tell the other kids at the kindergarten that my mother is a criminal?"For him, that was the biggest threat.He actually didn't mind if others mock him or hit him for being the
But... Jackie wouldn't be there, Fred thought to himself. He told Weston, "Even if you're my real Daddy, I don't want to go to Lanford with you."Weston raised an eyebrow, intrigued by Fred's response. "You don't want to go to Lanford?" he questioned."No, I don't," Fred replied firmly with his innocent voice.Perplexed, Weston asked, "Why would you want to stay here? From what I understand, many people here mock you as the son of a criminal. Your situation in the Valor family must be very awkward. Perhaps you're too young to understand what being the young master of the Stanton family means, but trust me, if you don't go back with me, you'll regret it one day."Fred remained resolute in his decision. "I'm not going," he reiterated.The young master of the Stanton family... Did that mean he would be like Micah? The servants did not dare to say a word against Micah and they're all very respectful towards him. Whatever Micah wanted, someone would always get it for him.But... Lanfo
Fred remained silent, his lips tightly pursed.Weston pulled out a piece of paper and wrote down a phone number on it. "If you ever change your mind about going to Lanford, call me. Remember, only in Lanford can you have everything you desire. In Solaria, you will always be an outsider and a criminal's son!"Fred's body tensed even further, his hand clutching the paper with the phone number tightly.Without saying another word, Weston turned and left the room.Shortly after, a kindergarten teacher entered and guided Fred back to the classroom, instructing him to lie down on the nap bed and sleep as if nothing had happened. The paper in Fred's hand was the only proof of the encounter.As Weston exited the kindergarten, he noticed another car parked next to his own. A man stepped out of the car, and it was none other than Jackson, the most influential figure in Solaria!Surprise flashed in Weston's eyes, followed by a moment of realization. He shouldn't be surprised. Fred was cur
If Jenny Hall were still alive, and if she asked Weston to deal with the Valor family in exchange for Fred, Weston may very well have agreed."I see. When will you two depart for Lanford?" Jackson asked. Weston replied, "Unfortunately, Fred will not be going home with me just yet. I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you to look after Fred for a little longer. When he decides that he wants to go to Lanford, I'll come fetch him. Of course, I'll cover all the expenses for his stay with the Valor family."Jackson raised his eyebrows. If Weston wanted to pay for his son's expenses, Jackson had no reason to refuse.After their conversation, both men returned to their respective cars and drove away in opposite directions.Serenity was surprised to hear about the encounter with Weston from Jackson that evening."What? Fred is Weston Stanton's son? Are you sure?" The prestigious Stanton family was well-known in the country. However, according to rumors, the internal conflict within the famil
Lisa now had dedicated bodyguards accompanying her during every prenatal check-up session, and Terry would go with her as well. Lisa's parents were currently staying in Terry's private mansion to avoid getting harassed by reporters. To avoid any unnecessary trouble, they could only communicate with their daughter through video calls.Today, as usual, Terry accompanied Lisa to the hospital for her check-up. Lisa went into the ultrasound room with a nurse while Terry waited outside.The baby was in good health, much to Lisa's relief. When Lisa walked out of the ultrasound room, she saw a woman talking to Terry in the VIP lounge.When Terry saw Lisa, he walked up to her and asked, "How was it? What did the doctor say?""Everything's fine," Lisa replied, but her attention was drawn to the unfamiliar woman.The woman was attractive, with stylish clothing and sophisticated makeup. She looked like one of those famous socialites in the city. When she spoke, it confirmed Lisa's suspi