Catherine's POV "Report me to the Council? Who do you think the Council will believe in? A rogue, or the Lycan King?" Blake seemed to like to see my angry look and teased, "Or do you want to go to the court and ask humans for help? Believe me, a werewolf like you who has no fixed address and no job won't bother me in the slightest!" I didn't know what Blake was thinking, but I saw a hint of desire in his eyes. I was riled up. 'How dare he!' My mind went blank, and I even forgot that Blake was the Lycan King. I picked up a glass of ice water from the table and splashed it on him. Blake seemed to have something to say. But before he could say it, he had gotten wet from the water. The cup of ice water landed on his handsome face. Blake wrinkled his brows and became even more intimidating, his eyes drenched with water. Ice water was flowing down his hair. "Damn it!" Since Blake was the Lycan King, no one had ever dared to splash water on him. Blake looked fur
Blake's POV When I came to the reception room and saw the woman, I found her trying to straighten up and staring at me without fear. This surprised me. All the women I had seen would try their best to show their beauty to me. Usually, they would reveal their fair necks, the weakest part of them, to show their respect for me. Some women would even curl around my legs with a flattering smile on their faces, wishing they could take off my pants. However, this woman named Catherine gave me a completely different feeling. I couldn't help but give her a second look. She was in a black dress with the neckline buttoned, revealing her beautiful neck. She might not know how incredibly sexy she was with that unruly look. I asked her about the two kids but only got showered on my face with a glass of iced water. As I was a Lycan, nobody had ever been so rude to me before. For a moment, I almost had an urge to bite her neck off. Judging by her indifferent attitude towards
Catherine's POV It needed all my courage to stop Blake, the Lycan King. However, my courage instantly disappeared as he fixed his sharp eyes on me. I didn't know how to stop him from going to see Noah and Hedwig. While I was figuring out a plan, Blake suddenly looked down and lowered his thin lips to my face. "Is that enough?" His voice was low and attractive, yet his tone was arrogant. I was shocked. Blake looked at me with a smile and teased, "Still not enough? Or shall I kiss you on another place?" As he spoke, his eyes wandered toward my chest. Noticing his gaze, I flushed with anger. I had thought that he would get someone to throw me out or push me away, but he actually kissed me. 'Bastard! How dare he kiss me without my permission!' "You deserve it, bastard!" I slapped Blake without hesitation. His face immediately clouded over with anger, and his eyes were blazing with fury. "Get out of my way!" Blake seemed to have lost patience. Then he released
Blake's POV I picked up Noah and Hedwig from the shabby kindergarten for humans. They were the kids of a Lycan, so how could they study in such an ordinary place? Right now, they were in my villa in Sayreville, sitting on the sofa in the living room. They were blinking their big eyes and sizing me up. "Noah, this man said he was our daddy." Hedwig, who looked like a lovely elf, whispered into Noah's ear. She thought I couldn't hear her. What a cute girl! Although Noah was a little boy, he wasn't weak. He remained calm with his arms crossed over his chest, while Hedwig looked a little nervous. His beautiful and sharp eyes were appraising me. He was so like the Chavezes. I was overjoyed seeing the two adorable kids, but I had to restrain my excitement in case they would be frightened by me. "You said that you are our daddy. Do you have any evidence? We aren't babies and won't be fooled easily," Noah said like an adult, which surprised me. "Noah, don't you think w
Blake's POV 'Oh my god! They're driving me crazy. Why can't they see sense? They just couldn't understand what I meant.' "Hedwig, stop it. No matter what we say, he won't admit that Mommy is his mate. He thinks that Mommy isn't good enough and doesn't want Mommy to be his mate," said Noah. "Alright... Forget it. It's enough for us to love Mommy." Hedwig lowered her head and looked depressed. I saw there was sadness in Hedwig's eyes. 'Damn it! How would things end up like this?' "Hedwig, you have to believe in Daddy. Your mommy will definitely be my mate." To cheer my daughter up, I even lied that I would love that damned woman. "Really?" Hedwig immediately widened her eyes and smiled. I nodded and said, "Of course, I promise you." Hedwig beamed a smile and turned to look at Noah. She said happily, "Noah, we finally got Mommy a mate." Noah looked dissatisfied. "Well, I don't know that. If he is bad to Mommy, Mommy will be miserable." Hearing this, Hedwig imm
Catherine's POV I was simply stunned by this thick-skinned man. He told such a bad lie just to refute me! Other than that night five years ago, I didn't say a single word to him at all. How could that count as "know each other"? "Noah, I'll ask the butler to take you to my storeroom for fun?" Blake lowered his head and said to Noah gently. Noah jumped down from the sofa and looked at Blake. He said with a warning tone, "Daddy, you promised me and Hedwig that you won't bully mommy." Blake wore a gentle smile on his face. "Noah, Daddy will just be chatting with your mommy. I won't do anything bad to her." "Noah, don't go anywhere else. You'd better come with me. Let's look for Hedwig together." I hurriedly said to Noah, not wanting to face Blake alone. "Mommy, don't worry. You haven't seen Daddy for so long. You must have a lot to say to him." Then the butler held Noah's hand and took him away. "Hey, you brat!" I couldn't help but shout at his back as I watched Noa
Catherine's POV "Catherine, did you send Noah and Hedwig to kindergarten? Why haven't you come back?" It was Mabel on the phone. To reassure her, I quickly explained, "Yeah, the kids are at kindergarten now. And... They are doing great. I'm going to the market for some shopping and will be back soon. Is anything wrong?" "No, I just want to tell you that Cedrick is back." Mabel sounded relaxed and cheerful. "Cedrick?" I felt a little familiar with the name. "My eldest son. You met him when you were young. Oh, I forgot that you were still a baby at that time." Mabel laughed heartily. Then she continued, "Anyway, you can know each other after you come back." "Okay, I will be back as soon as possible." After hanging up the phone, I looked at Blake again and saw a strange look on his face. He seemed to be mad at something. Yet I was in no mood to guess his feelings. I demanded again, "Hurry to give my kids back to me. I got something to do tonight and have no time to wast
Catherine's POV Perhaps what I had said got on Blake's nerves, and he instantly shot me a cold glance. His voice was icy. "I don't owe anyone an explanation." "Really? You look like you're talking big," I said in disbelief. "Listen, Catherine. If you still want to see the kids, you'd better be reserved," Blake warned. I sneered in my heart. The kids were the only thing that he could use to threaten me. "The children are mine. They only belong to me. Don't you dare take them away from me!" I didn't know how many times I had said this to Blake today. But even so, I still felt that this bastard didn't take it seriously. Blake snorted in disdain and turned around to walk forward with his long legs. As I got no response from him, I flew into a rage and caught up with him. I reached out to stop him and said, "Blake, listen to me carefully. I brought the kids up. Other than me, they won't get close to any strangers, even if you are the King. You'd better stop trying."
"I had someone call Tasha, and she said your mom was home for dinner, so I came over." Leo had been particularly clingy with Sunny lately. Not having her even for lunch felt off, so he packed some food, deciding to eat with her.He didn't expect to see Olivia.Worse still, Sunny actually stood in front of Olivia, as if shielding her.Sunny's mind was blank. She underestimated her importance to Leo.Olivia, seeing Leo's dark expression and the flicker of anger in his eyes, panicked too.She pushed Sunny aside, stepped forward, and said humbly, "Leo, I was planning to apologize to you anyway.""Really?" Leo's voice was icy cold. Though addressing Olivia, his gaze pinned Sunny, as if trying to see through her pale face to her true thoughts.Olivia nodded earnestly. "Yes, I was going to seek your forgiveness. We were just discussing having Sunny call you later...""Enough! I don't want to hear your lies. Keep running if you will."
"Is your hand better?" Olivia nervously checked Olivia's left hand."Did you go to Leo's neighborhood last night?""Yes, I've been waiting at the entrance for days and came here specially to corner you today."Sunny took her home. Olivia collapsed on the sofa and said, "Life on the run is exhausting."Sunny poured a glass of water and asked, "Want something to eat?""Is there any food? I'm starving."After Sunny bought food and returned, she found Olivia already fast asleep on the sofa. An hour later, a phone call woke Olivia up—it was Leo calling to urge her."Leo, I need to have lunch with my mom today. Is it okay if I come back to the company in the afternoon?"Leo agreed readily.Sunny lied to Leo. She was worried that Leo might ask questions or suggest coming with her.Fortunately, Leo didn't say much and just asked her to come back early.After hanging up, Sunny saw Olivia, who had been woken up
After dinner, Richard and Nick didn't linger. They greeted Emerson upstairs and left.Back in the bedroom, Blake's handsome face was clouded with gloom.Catherine sat beside him and gently comforted, "They're gone. Don't let them get to you. It's not worth it!""I know, but I can't help it. This feeling is killing me," Blake said, rubbing his temples.Catherine leaned on his shoulder. "Don't think about it. Emerson's not doing well. Let's focus on taking care of him."Blake nodded. "I'll try to hold on. Once this period's over, I'll make them pay double."Catherine felt helpless seeing his pain but couldn't do anything to ease it.***Late at night, Sunny and Leo were heading home after dinner, both tired.As their car approached Leo's apartment, Sunny glanced out the window and froze.She thought she'd seen Olivia.She sat up straight and looked again.Sure enough, a figure scrambled into a car and
"If the kid were yours, you'd love him!" Richard frowned."But I'm your son too, and I don't feel particularly liked by you."Richard's face turned livid with anger.Seeing Richard speechless, Nick coldly said, "So, I'll only like a son born to a woman I love. Just like you. If that woman had a son for you, you definitely wouldn't treat me as dispensable. I feel like a neglected child.""Enough! I gave you whatever I can already!" Richard interrupted.Nick's words had struck a chord.The reason he didn't value Nick was because he disliked his mother.Richard had always been unwilling to admit it, but now that his son had pointed it out, he became angry out of shame.With a stern face, Nick opened the door and left.Emerson's health was deteriorating. The cold weather made him increasingly uncomfortable.Most of Patricia's energy was devoted to caring for him.Fortunately, the two children were with Abigail,
Catherine and Blake spent two days in Paris before Halsey urged them to return home.The next morning, Halsey found Blake strolling in the garden."Blake, can we talk?" Halsey asked gently."Of course," Blake replied, his expression cool but manner amicable."I want to transfer my company to your name. Consider it a peace offering to my future son-in-law, hoping you'll take good care of Catherine. I'm at ease leaving the company in your hands," Halsey said after a moment of hesitation.Blake frowned. "Why me?""You're capable. The Royal Group has flourished under you. Catherine is still young, and I'm worried she might buckle under the pressure," Halsey explained."Do you trust me that much?" Blake asked with a touch of mockery."You're more reliable than I imagined," Halsey admitted."I can't accept it," Blake refused firmly.Halsey was taken aback. "Why? Is it too small?""A profitable company is valuable
Sunny was stunned. This was the first time she'd seen Tasha act vulnerable."Crying won't help—go cry to Eben," Sunny said, knowing Tasha used tears as her ultimate weapon against her father.Tasha cried harder. "He's my dad. He cared about me! Sunny, there's a limit! You can't bully me like this! Now, the agent won't sign me. Are you satisfied?""How is this my problem?""It is! They heard about our bad relationship and rejected me!"Sunny couldn't believe Tasha's logic. "Our bad relationship is a fact, but signing is about your ability."Seeing sympathy-seeking failing, Tasha immediately stopped crying and threatened, "You'll regret this.""Stop!" Sunny said sternly.Tasha turned and sneered, "What now?"Sunny approached, her eyes cold. "What do you want to do?""I'm just venting my frustration. Is that wrong?" Tasha said, hands on her hips."Try laying a finger on my mom," Sunny warned."Wha
The media exposed Mirabel's arrest, a move deliberately orchestrated by Leo. He wanted every woman envious of Sunny to understand—jealousy was acceptable, but crossing the line to harm others was not.The incident caused a sensation on the internet. A huge weight lifted from Sunny's heart—now that the mastermind was found, she no longer had to live in fear.The next day, Sunny waited for a producer in the lobby.With the storm subsiding, she decided to resume her role in the historical drama she had previously taken on, throwing herself back into her work wholeheartedly.As she focused on studying the script, someone suddenly snatched it from her hands.Accompanying the action was a familiar, mocking voice, "Tsk, still not giving up? After being dumped by Leo, you still dream of being the leading role?"The script thief was her stepsister, Tasha. Dressed in a pink woolen coat, Tasha looked innocent but couldn't hide her sharp ton
Sunny's probing and provocation at the company today already made Mirabel realize something was wrong.She didn't expect Sunny to stoop to such underhanded tactics, even hiring fake cops to extract information from her. What's worse, she actually confessed her true feelings."Sunny, why don't you just die?" Mirabel seethed with hatred, gritting her teeth and flinging the script in her hand.Leo and Sunny were still at the company. Leo ordered some food.Upon opening it, Sunny found it filled with her favorite foods, which momentarily stunned her.Seeing her holding the chopsticks but not eating, Leo quirked his lips. "Don't get emotional yet. Lately, my taste aligns with yours. What you love, I love too."The happiness that had welled up inside Sunny sank back down.Maybe she was overthinking things.Ever since she met Leo, she'd become more and more sentimental, which wasn't a good thing.Lost in thought, Leo murmured,
Mirabel's steps froze, her blood seemingly turning to ice. She didn't dare turn around, instead quickly entering the dressing room.Sunny observed Mirabel's reaction and was convinced she was guilty. After her observation, she swiftly returned to Leo's office.Leo came back after the meeting and saw Sunny there. He put down his documents and asked, "Any findings?""Yes. I suspect Mirabel. When I mentioned the culprits' confession, she turned as pale as a sheet," Sunny reported her discovery to Leo."Oh? Mirabel?" A cold gleam flashed in Leo's eyes."Just a suspicion. Can you look into it?" Sunny looked at him hopefully."If we have a target, there are ways," Leo said with a cold smile. "We can play a little game.""What game?" Sunny was curious."Just wait and see. I'll arrange for someone to test her," Leo said confidently."You're not thinking of getting someone to pretend to be a police officer, are you? That would be