Amy’s expression turned cold when she heard their offer. She knew that the Green family would not be easy to deal with. Unsurprisingly, they were trying to set her up! “Are you trying to buy me off?” she retorted sarcastically. She wondered if Michael thought that he was doing her a favor by giving her two million dollars. Michael was displeased by her ungratefulness. “Two million is enough for you to live comfortably for the rest of your life!” He glared at her and snapped. “I advise you to not be unappreciative!” Amy laughed out of sheer anger, and she was undaunted by his glare. “Two million? The dividends from those shares alone have amounted to at least seventy or eighty million over the years. Yet, you’re only offering me two million?” Did Michael really think she was a fool? His expression darkened at her mockery. “After your mother died, the shares were transferred to my name. I’m already being more than generous by giving you money. Know your place, and don’t
Mr. Kane began a detailed discussion with Michael and the others. “So, Mr. Green, you agree to the transfer of property ownership, correct?” He had a piercing gaze as he scrutinized Michael. With his years of experience, he had a meticulous and rational approach to everything. Michael crossed his arms and nodded with a conflicted expression. Hearing this, Mr. Kane simply said, “Good.” He checked the property deeds again; there were no issues. He then expertly drafted the transfer agreements and prepared two copies of them. After he signed them himself, he pushed one copy across the table. Under Jenny and Justin’s watchful eyes, Michael signed the agreement. Once they were done, Mr. Kane stood up and courteously shook hands with Michael. “I’ll take the deeds now. After I leave, I’ll apply for the new ones and hand them to Miss Amy Green.” Michael’s expression was somber. He just pursed his lips and nodded. After Mr. Kane left the coffee shop, he returned to Lewis Cor
Amy chuckled awkwardly and tried to reassure the person on the other end of the line, “Of course not. It’s just that I’ve been really busy.” Her statement was true; she had indeed been so busy in recent years that she had no time to keep in touch with her old friends. The person on the other end clearly was not buying it. “Cut the excuses, you heartless person. You disappeared without a trace and never kept in touch. Now, you’re calling me all of a sudden.” Part of him was joking, but another part of him was somewhat angry too. He could tell that Amy was calling him for a favor, so he snorted in dissatisfaction. Amy touched her nose and recognized what he was trying to say. However, there was more concern than anger in his words. He must have been worried about her over these years. She chuckled awkwardly and changed the subject, “Let’s meet up. It’s been a long time.” Her words carried a hint of appeasement which slightly eased his resentment. Nevertheless, he still huff
When Aiden spotted Amy, there was slight surprise in his eyes, but it vanished almost immediately. He was somewhat resigned. How many times had they bumped into each other? Fate was a really curious thing. Just as he was about to speak, he noticed Steven standing next to her. He scrutinized Steven briefly and discovered that he was suave as well as elegant. As Steven stood next to Amy, the two made an unusually fitting pair. While Aiden was contemplating, Amy and Steven approached him. Aiden nodded in greeting. “Who’s this?” Amy glanced at Steven and replied, “This is an old friend of mine, Steven. We came here to discuss some matters.” Steven blinked flirtatiously and greeted Aiden. Aiden politely nodded back and said, “Miss Green, I must be going. I have another appointment with a client.” Amy smiled in return and did not say much more. With that, Aiden headed upstairs. Nolan was waiting for him at the corner of the stairwell. Seeing him come up, Nolan cast a
Steven was wide-eyed and utterly bewildered. Was this the same Aiden he knew, who was extremely cold and distant toward women? He actually agreed to Amy’s request! Steven gulped and masked his emotions. He leaned in and whispered, “What’s going on between you two? What are you going to do with him?” He could barely conceal his curiosity. Amy looked up and replied, “I can’t explain it to you right now.” She glanced at Aiden and then back at Steven. “I’ll explain everything to you next time. Oh, and thanks for helping me with the thing I told you about earlier.” She gave Steven a look of gratitude before she caught up with Aiden and left with him. Aiden sat in the back seat and looked at Amy, who was beside him. “Is something on your mind?” he asked. Amy nodded seriously and said, “It’s been a few days since we treated Rufus. I’ll go back with you to check on him again. If it’s necessary, I’ll apply some ointment, and I’ll also check on your condition…” Noticing his
Aiden, on the other hand, appeared calm and composed. He narrowed his eyes slightly, and he was not surprised by the sight. Rufus understood human nature well; Amy had healed it, so it made sense that it wanted to be close to her. Aiden’s gaze softened as he watched Amy interact with Rufus. “Good boy, Rufus,” Amy said with a smile as she petted him gently. “I need to apply some ointment on you soon. You have to stay calm and not make a fuss, alright?” Rufus looked up and whimpered softly as if to show that it was well-behaved. Amy’s smile grew wider as she praised it, “You’re such a good boy!” Right then, she took some ointment out of her bag. The next moment, Rufus was lying down on the ground obediently and cooperating. Amy was a little astonished at how intelligent the dog was. Nolan was standing nearby, and he looked rather dejected. He felt a twinge of jealousy and muttered, “When will Rufus ever be nice to me?” Aiden laughed and shook his head. “That’s wishf
Rose marveled at the sight and questioned if it was really Aiden. The Aiden she knew typically shunned the company of women. The more she watched them, the stranger their actions seemed. She never thought she would see the day that Aiden would bring a woman into his room. The fact that Aiden was shirtless and the woman was touching his chest shocked her even more. If these two were up to something, why would they leave the door open? What was up with this brazen behavior? Nolan was also there, and he was staring directly at them. What in the world was this bizarre scene? She wondered if young adults in the present were really that bold. Rose and Edward both instinctively turned their heads away. They were not willing to witness this ludicrous scene any longer. Edward even coughed awkwardly, as though he was trying to cover up the embarrassment of the moment. The sound was neither too loud nor too soft. It was just right for Nolan to hear. He promptly turned to the doo
“Sir, Madam, let me explain the situation to both of you,” Nolan offered. He then led Aiden’s parents to the side so that Amy could continue her treatment without interruption. He briefly recounted the events that led up to the present. Basically, Aiden experienced an attack that led to a recurrence of his condition. Some time later, they were fortunate enough to encounter Amy, who ended up saving his life. “So, that’s what happened…” Meanwhile, Amy remained focused on the treatment. She could not afford any laxity at such a critical point. After she completed a round of treatment and removed the ointment from Aiden’s body, Amy was visibly exhausted. She was also drenched in sweat. Once Nolan explained everything, Edward and Rose understood the severity of Aiden’s situation. Seeing that Amy was done, Aiden’s parents quickly expressed their gratitude. “Miss Green, we were unaware of the situation earlier. Thank you for your efforts!” Rose said earnestly. “Thank you so
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