The next morning, Amy had just gotten up when Nolan came knocking. “Nolan, what brings you here so early?” Amy was surprised to see him at the door. “Good morning, Miss Green. Mr. Lewis sent me and a few people to help you out. They’ve already headed to the garden,” Nolan replied respectfully. “I see. Thank you for that. So, what brings you to my home instead?” Amy was still puzzled after she thanked him. Nolan smiled faintly and explained, “Considering you might be busy at the garden, I was wondering if Star and Night needed a ride to their kindergarten.” “Wouldn’t that be too much trouble?” Amy was tempted to accept his help, as she was worried about the garden. “It’s no trouble at all. Our car is downstairs, and we can easily drop them off on the way back,” Nolan assured her. Hearing this, Amy nodded in agreement. “Thanks. I’ll get Star and Night.” After that, she went back inside and called out to her children, “Star, Night, are you ready?” “We’re ready!”
“I understand.” Nolan nodded, but he hesitated before leaving. “Mr. Lewis, should we inform Miss Green about the culprit behind the garden incident?” “Of course. But hand Jack directly over to the police,” Aiden decided without a second thought. Nolan nodded again and left to handle matters. Around noon, Aiden tidied up and went to see Amy. She had just returned from the garden to have lunch. She was quite surprised to see Aiden sitting in the living room. “Mr. Lewis, what brings you here? Are you feeling unwell?” As Amy spoke, she stepped forward with concern and took Aiden’s hand to check his pulse. Seeing this, Aiden held back what he was about to say and decided to wait until she finished her examination. After a moment, she let go of his hand with a relieved expression. “Your health has improved over the past two weeks. Just keep things up, and you’ll definitely see further improvements.” “I know, but I’m not here because of my health. It’s about the garden
The luxurious living room was charged with tension. Justin frowned, and he was puzzled by Amy’s words. “What do you mean by that?” he asked. Then, he turned to Jenny and pondered for a few seconds. “Did you do something again?” Jenny felt guilty but knew that she could not admit to anything. “What could I have possibly done? I’ve been home the whole time. It’s clear that she’s just looking for trouble!” Amy scoffed at her denial. “Looking for trouble? Jenny, I advise you to stop your pointless defenses. Your driver, Jack, has already confessed that it was you who instructed him to sabotage my herb garden!” “I did no such thing!” Jenny shouted back. It was as if a loud denial could prove her innocence. Amy smirked derisively. “Still denying it? It doesn’t matter if you admit it or not. The police are already on their way! You’ve made my life difficult, so don’t think you can get away with it!” With each word, Amy stepped closer to Jenny, who was visibly shaken by her command
Hearing Justin’s words, Amy sneered. “You think compensating me with money is enough? This issue is severe. You’ll pay for the herbs, and she’ll go to the police station!” She directed her piercing gaze at Jenny as she spoke firmly, “When you do something wrong, you have to pay the price!” Jenny could not retaliate, and she watched helplessly as Amy reached for her phone to call the police. Desperate, she lunged forward. “You can’t call the police! Give me that phone!” Her reputation was already tarnished, and a scandal involving the police would destroy any semblance of dignity she had left. Unfortunately, her attempt was futile. Amy had anticipated this and deftly sidestepped her. As a result, Jenny stumbled and fell. Amy taunted her from an elevated stance, “Did you think that grabbing the phone would solve your problems? My phone automatically backs up to the cloud. The recording is already secured. It’s useless even if you snatch my phone!” Clambering back to her
An hour later, the news of Jenny’s visit to the police station went viral online and quickly topped the trending search list. Despite her semi-retirement due to past controversies, she was once a celebrity, so there was significant public reaction. [She’s already been canceled, yet she’s still causing trouble.] [I feel sick just seeing her now. I can’t believe I used to support her.] [Isn’t anyone curious about what Jenny did to be brought to the police station?] As these comments spread, Green Corporation and Quinn Corporation were affected. This caused the stock market to fluctuate. When Michael learned of the incident, he was furious at Jenny for affecting the company. Nevertheless, he still prioritized resolving the situation. Soon, Green Corporation and Quinn Corporation issued a statement. They claimed that Jenny was not at the police station for any wrongdoing but was merely there on business. However, this statement was quickly proven false after an anonymous
Since Amy refused to relent, the situation remained unresolved. Ultimately, Jenny faced the consequences, and she was detained at the police station. Meanwhile, considering the importance of the rare herbs, Amy transferred them to her estate on the mountain. She planned to use the original herb garden for growing common herbs instead. When Aiden heard of her plans, he frowned slightly and expressed his concern, “Jenny isn’t one to let things go. She’ll likely seek revenge. If she targets the herb garden again, all your efforts will go to waste.” “But my mentor left me this herb garden. I can’t just abandon it,” Amy insisted. She understood Aiden’s concerns, but she had her own reasons to protect it. Seeing her determination, Aiden said nothing further. The next day, not only was a protective net installed around the herb garden, but surveillance cameras were set up as well. Seeing so many workers in Amy’s herb garden, Zoe became worried and quickly told her, “Amy, there are
Amy had no idea that Night and Star had invited Aiden over for dinner. By the time she finished her work and got home, it was already past 7 p.m. Upon entering the house, she was surprised to find the table laden with a feast. “Why is there so much food?” “We’re having guests over soon,” Mrs. Harper said cheerfully. “Guests? What guests?” Amy was puzzled. “Just wait. You’ll see,” Night and Star teased. They wanted to keep her in suspense. With no other option, Amy went to freshen up, but she was still curious about the mysterious guests. By the time she was ready, it was almost 8 p.m. At this moment, someone knocked on the door. When she opened it, she saw the handsome Aiden and his assistant, Nolan, standing outside. “Mr. Lewis, Nolan, are you guys the guests Grandma mentioned?” She realized halfway through her sentence what was happening, and she could not help but smile at her children’s secretive antics. “Mr. Lewis, you’re here!” Hearing the commotion at t
About an hour and a half later, Amy finally finished preparing the herbal soup. She then carried it out to Aiden. “The temperature is just right. You can drink it now.” Aiden nodded and drank it all in one go without even frowning. After he emptied the bowl, Amy casually took it back from him. “I added a new ingredient to the soup, so it might cause a reaction. If you feel unwell, remember to let me know,” she softly said. Aiden nodded. “I understand.” After that, Amy turned to Nolan. Realizing what she was implying, Nolan quickly assured her, “I’ll keep an eye on Mr. Lewis too. If anything seems off, I’ll contact you immediately.” Pleased with his response, Amy took the bowl back to the kitchen. Some time later, Aiden noticed that it was getting late. With that, he said goodbye to Amy, Mrs. Harper, and the two children. Although the children were reluctant about parting with him, they did not make a fuss and just watched as he left. On the way back, Nolan got a l
Eddie explained, “The shoot’s primary focus is to capture the essence of the wedding gown collection through couples’ portraits, interactions with the children, and scenes depicting a wedding ceremony. “This is a big project, so we’ll start with the wedding ceremony scene. Madame Coco mentioned that you aren’t a real couple or professional models, so do you have any ideas on how to handle the interactions, or should we go with the team’s plan?” Eddie asked and looked expectantly at Amy as well as Aiden. The two of them exchanged glances, and Aiden calmly said, “I’ll follow your lead.” Feeling the weight of responsibility, Amy realized that there was no turning back. She nodded. “Let’s go with your team’s plan. You’re the experts, so you know what works best.” “Alright, then. Let me explain the first sequence for the wedding ceremony series,” Eddie began detailing the scene. After a few minutes, he finished explaining and asked, “So, can you handle that?” “Yes. I think it’
Despite Grace’s reassurances, Amy still felt uneasy about the situation. However, she did not voice her concerns. After all, she had already agreed to Madame Coco’s proposal and tried on the wedding dress. It was not her style to back out at the last minute. It was nearing lunchtime as they discussed the details. Madame Coco suggested that they all dine together, so they all went to a restaurant. Once seated, Madame Coco asked Amy to order. Amy wanted to refuse since she felt that it was more appropriate to let the others decide. However, Grace passed the task to her, and she ended up selecting a few dishes. “Aiden doesn’t like cilantro, so please omit it from the fish, and let’s keep the seasoning light on these two dishes,” Amy mentioned Aiden’s preferences naturally. Aiden and the children did not react, as they were used to it, but Grace’s eyes shone with interest. Seeing how she knew Aiden’s tastes and dislikes so well, it did not seem like they were just friends. Ma
The next morning, Grace arrived at the hotel early to pick everyone up. Madame Coco had already briefed her team at Coco, so the meeting was seamless. “Due to traffic, Madame Coco is still on her way. She asked me to help you with trying on the wedding outfits first,” the lead coordinator explained and gestured for them to follow her. Amy, Aiden, and the children nodded and followed her to Madame Coco’s studio. The studio was huge, and it occupied the entire floor. It was also equipped with top-notch facilities. However, what truly stunned Amy was the wedding gown displayed at the center of the room. The pure white dress was breathtaking under the lights. The tiny pink diamonds that shimmered on the skirt added a touch of unique elegance and made it even more valuable. Next to the gown was a black tailcoat. The contrasting black and white complemented each other perfectly. The attention to detail was remarkable. While the tailcoat was all black, it was adorned with dark p
“You and your friend have the exact looks, presence, and figures that I’ve envisioned for my models,” Madame Coco continued to enthuse. “Your interactions are so loving, and with your two angelic children, you embody my idea of a perfect family.” Amy felt overwhelmed and glanced at Aiden for help. “I’m not particularly interested, but if you want to do it, I’ll support you,” he said calmly. “I don’t really want to.” Amy shook her head. Their relationship was already complicated, and posing in wedding attire seemed even more awkward. The children, however, were excited. They saw this as a perfect opportunity to bring Amy and Aiden closer. Sharing a glance, they silently agreed on their plan. “Mommy, I want to do it.” Star clung to Amy’s arm as she pleaded sweetly. Night joined in and looked up with wide, hopeful eyes. “You know, Mommy, we’ve never taken formal photos together,” he added softly. Amy fell silent, and a wave of guilt washed over her. It was true that she had no
Aiden fell silent for a second and spoke evasively, “You’ll find out in time.” This meant that he did not want to discuss it at the moment. Grace was exasperated but amused. She already had an idea of what was going on. “Fine. If you won’t tell me, I’ll just have fun with my niece and nephew.” With that, she quickly caught up with the rest and chatted happily with them. Aiden felt regretful as he watched them. He wondered if he might have spoiled things by bringing Amy and the children to his meeting with Grace. Unaware of Aiden’s thoughts, Grace took great care of Amy and the children during mealtime. Her enthusiasm overwhelmed Amy a bit, but she did not think much of it. Grace had been friendly since the moment they met. As they chatted, the conversation naturally turned to their following plans. “Where are you planning to go this afternoon?” Grace asked Amy. Amy instinctively glanced at Aiden. Seeing this, Grace raised an eyebrow in curiosity and looked over at him as we
After they wandered around for a while longer, Aiden received a call from Grace. It was time to pick her up. “I’ll be there soon,” Aiden said and ended the call. He put away his phone and said to Amy, “Let’s go. Aunt Grace is ready.” However, Amy felt a bit anxious. “Should I buy her a gift?” Seeing how nervous she was, Aiden teased, “Do you know what it means for you to bring a gift?” “What does it mean?” Amy asked without thinking too deeply about it. Night and Star were speechless when they saw her naive response. They felt like there was still much to do. Unaware of their expressions, Aiden continued to playfully provoke Amy. “It means that you’re my girlfriend.” Amy choked on her own saliva. After recovering, she quickly clarified, “That’s not what I meant, Mr. Lewis. Don’t misunderstand.” “I know,” Aiden replied and nodded calmly, with mischief in his eyes. Amy understood what he was implying and felt amused as well as annoyed. But a strange feeling also spread
The Picasso Church was one of the most famous attractions in the bustling city. It was a busy place with a large flow of people and many vendors. As Aiden and Amy arrived with Night and Star, their striking looks drew attention. However, they did not mind it and began browsing through the stalls, which sold handmade accessories, souvenirs, and clothes. The children found everything fascinating, while Amy was attracted to some culturally rich items. “Mommy, look how pretty those dolls are,” Star suddenly said as she pointed at some dolls on a vendor’s table. The dolls were painted in bright colors, and they had cute expressions. They came in various sizes, and each looked more charming than the last. Amy approached the vendor and asked, “How much for one of these?” “The big ones are five hundred, and it’s a hundred for the smaller ones,” the vendor replied. There was a cunning glint in his eyes as he sized them up as foreigners. “That expensive?” Amy was startled by the pric
Amy knew better than to tell Aiden about the social media posts. So, she glanced at the children with a calm smile. “It’s nothing serious. We were just playing around.” Aiden was skeptical, but since Amy did not want to discuss it further, he refrained from pressing her. He gently patted the children on their backs and reassured them, “She’s just messing with you. Go on over to her.” Night and Star hesitated as they looked back at Amy, whose smile they found suspiciously sinister. A shiver ran down their spine, and they sensed that things might not end well for them when they got back. So, they clung to Aiden and began to wheedle him. “Mr. Lewis, I want to sit next to you.” “Um, can I sleep with you tonight?” Night and Star spoke at the same time, with Night adding the question about sleeping. He had more foresight. He knew that with Aiden around, Amy might not say much. However, she would not let them off the hook once they were back at the hotel. Realizing this, Sta
Right after Aiden shared a photo on social media, his phone started to blow up. It looked like he was making an announcement when he posted the beautiful snapshot by Night. [Wow. Are you making it official?] [Are you guys dating? She’s really beautiful.] [Aiden, when will you bring her to meet us?] Aiden glanced at the messages but chose not to respond. The children also saw the photos that Aiden had shared, including the one of him and Amy. They were overjoyed and more convinced than ever that Aiden had feelings for her. However, not everyone was happy. When Cassie saw the public photo on Aiden’s social media page, she was both shocked and angry. Was Aiden announcing their relationship? Her jealousy was uncontrollable. Aiden’s parents also saw the photo and became furious. Rose could not hold back her anger. “What is he trying to do, slap us in the face? We just released news about finding him a wife, and he’s posting photos with this woman?” Edward kept quiet, but h