Nolan felt the hostility emanating from his boss and knew that he was truly angry. Just as he was about to speak, someone’s ringtone interrupted him. It was Aiden’s phone. Aiden stared somberly at the caller ID, which showed that Cassie was calling. After a moment, he answered the call, “What is it?” His voice was as cold as ice. On the other end, Cassie flinched at his tone. However, she quickly composed herself and explained her reason for calling. “Aiden, I’m calling to explain the situation online. I didn’t expect this to happen. Give me some time, and I’ll handle it.” “Cassie, do you take me for a fool?” Aiden replied with a mocking smile. He did not believe for a second that Cassie had nothing to do with the rumors online. She remained silent for a few seconds. She knew that Aiden was suspicious of her, but she was not about to admit anything. “Aiden, it doesn’t matter whether you believe it or not. I truly had nothing to do with this.” Aiden laughed, but
Despite Aiden’s efforts to completely eliminate the online rumors, gossip about him somehow persisted throughout the evening. It was as if nothing could stop new rumors from surfacing. When Night and Star returned home, they saw the news report on TV, and they were stunned. “Mommy, is Mr. Lewis getting married?” Night and Star looked at Amy in shock. Amy froze for a moment before she nonchalantly replied, “That seems to be the case. It’s on the news, isn’t it?” Hearing this, Night and Star immediately seemed visibly disappointed. “Did Mr. Lewis have a fiancee all along?” they murmured softly. They felt as if their previous efforts had all been in vain. Deep down, they did not want Aiden to marry another woman... Night and Star exchanged looks and came to a silent agreement. They entered their room to call Wendy and ask her what to do. As soon as the call connected, Star anxiously blurted out, “Wendy, what do we do? Mr. Lewis is going to marry another woman!” “Wend
Aiden laughed bitterly. He was both amused and infuriated, especially with Cassie. “Marry her yourself if you want to. I won’t marry someone I don’t love. As for the online news, I’ll handle it!” With that, he hung up. Rose was fuming when she put down her phone. She could not help but complain to her husband, “What’s wrong with him? Cassie is such a good girl, but he doesn’t see it. Instead, he’s overly fond of a woman who already has children.”Edward was hearing this for the first time, and he frowned immediately. “What do you mean a woman who has children? What’s going on?” He looked at his wife in confusion, and Rose explained the situation regarding Amy. Soon after, Edward made his stance clear, “I will not allow Aiden to marry a woman who already has children. Wouldn’t we look like a joke to the whole city?” “I think so too, but you know how your son is. He seems enchanted and won’t listen to reason,” Rose said this with a trace of bitterness. Edward listened an
At the Green residence, Amy was having breakfast with Night, Star, and Mrs. Harper. When the doorbell rang, she got up to answer it without giving it much thought. However, she was quite surprised to see who was standing outside. “Mr. Lewis, what brings you here?” “I just got back from a business trip and brought some toys for the kids from abroad.” As Aiden spoke, he noticed that Amy was still blocking the doorway without inviting him in. He frowned slightly and asked pointedly, “Aren’t you going to invite me in?” “Uh, please come in.” Amy hesitated for a moment but then let him in. After all, he had come with good intentions. Once inside, Aiden saw the two little ones and Mrs. Harper sitting at the dining table and smiled. He first nodded at Mrs. Harper to greet her and softly said to the children, “Night and Star, I haven’t seen you for several days. Did you miss me?” “We did,” the children said in unison. Though they said they missed him, their actions were quit
Watching Aiden patiently explain the situation online, Amy felt the heaviness in her heart dissipate. This had been bothering her for a couple of days. At the same time, she felt inexplicably emotional, but she did not understand why she felt this way. Unbeknownst to her, Aiden also felt relieved after he pacified the children. Just then, Amy noticed the exhaustion on his face. Remembering that he had rushed there right after he got off the plane, she could not help but worry. “You look tired. Haven’t you been resting well these past few days?” “I’m fine,” Aiden replied. He clearly did not want to dwell on the topic. Seeing this, Amy did not press further, and instead, said, “Since you’re here, let me treat you.” Aiden did not refuse, as he was indeed very tired. Noticing this, Nolan tactfully offered to take the children to kindergarten. Amy then treated Aiden in her room. As he lay on her bed and inhaled the unique fragrance of her bedding, he could not help but r
As Aiden left Amy’s apartment complex, his gentle expression instantly hardened. Once in the car, he sternly asked Nolan, “Did you find out what’s going on?” “I did. Someone’s behind this and I suspect it’s from the Jackson family. However, they’ve covered their tracks well. So far, I haven’t gathered any evidence directly linking them to this mess,” Nolan reported. As expected, Aiden’s expression turned grim. Even though Nolan mentioned the lack of evidence, Aiden knew this matter likely could not be disconnected from Cassie. Thinking this over, he narrowed his eyes and coldly instructed, “Have the PR department issue a clarification tomorrow. As for those media outlets, let the legal department handle them.” “Yes!” Nolan nodded in acknowledgment of the order. The next morning, Lewis Corporation’s official website published a clarification notice. The notice highlighted two main points. Firstly, they addressed that while Lewis Corporation did have business dealings w
As expected, Cassie did not return. After leaving the chairman’s office, she exited the company and headed straight for a bar she often frequented to drown her sorrows in alcohol. In the dimly lit hall, she sat at the bar and downed one strong drink after another. Soon, Cassie appeared visibly drunk with flushed cheeks. Her eyes were also misty with unshed tears. “Why don’t you like me? What am I lacking? “I’ve had feelings for you for so many years. Why won’t you look at me? “Amy already has children with someone else. What does she have that I don’t? You’d rather have her than me. Aiden, Aiden…” She held the glass as if it were Aiden she was questioning. As she spoke, her voice cracked with emotion. At that moment, several mocking female voices came from behind Cassie. “Look who it is. If it isn’t Miss Jackson herself. Why are you drinking alone here?” “Isn’t it obvious? She must be heartbroken.” “Wait… Were they even in a relationship? Mr. Lewis already said th
Amy was unaware of Cassie’s ongoing turmoil. Over the next two days, she found herself quite busy. After helping out with the free medical sessions at Mr. Hamlin’s pharmacy and receiving the praises of Mr. Hamlin and Mr. Miller, her reputation had received a boost in Cloud City. Each day, numerous people came to seek her medical advice. Initially, Amy was reluctant to treat them as she had not completed her formal training yet. However, she could not turn away the elderly suffering from illness, especially those who reminded her of Mrs. Harper. Ultimately, she decided to treat patients but limited her daily consultations to just ten people to avoid disturbing her neighbors. One evening, after finishing her consultations for the day and starting to prepare dinner, the doorbell rang again. Hearing it, she instructed the children from the kitchen, “Night, Star, go see who’s at the door.” “Got it,” the children responded and scampered to the door. Upon opening it, they were
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