Catherine's POV
I changed the diaper for Ash, and when I carried her back to Howard, he said gratefully, "Thank you so much. You have no idea. After half a day with her, I already felt that my head was about to explode. How can she be this energetic?" I looked at Howard. Though he said he disliked the noise Ash made, the way he looked at Ash was full of love. I couldn't help but chuckle. "You can tell me now where your daughter came from, right?" I asked. He raised Ash dotingly and kissed her on the cheek. "Would you believe me if I said I pick her up from somewhere?" I looked at him with contempt. "Do I look like a three-year-old child to you? You dote on her so much, and you're telling me that you picked her up from somewhere?" Beside him, Hedwig clenched her fists and looked at him unhappily. "Howard, you're a grown man, yet you still lie." Howard couldn't help but laugh heartily. "Well, I'll tell you the truth. I just met Ash yeBlake's POV I had planned a lovely evening for the four of us. I didn't expect that Howard would join us together with his daughter, who was a crying baby. As soon as Ash got in the car, she immediately burst into tears. No one knew the reason, and none of us could calm her down. She just kept crying, and it seemed that she didn't even need to breathe at all. Her crying set almost everyone's ears ringing. "Cathy, do you know why she kept crying?" Howard checked Ash thoroughly and finally asked Catherine for help. I asked, "What did you call her?" Howard froze. "Catherine, help me. I have no idea what to do with her. I'm going deaf. Her body is so small. How can she keep crying like this?" Howard quickly rephrased. Catherine was thinking very hard. Suddenly, she stared at Howard and asked, "How many times has she had milk powder today?" "Well... I fed her once at noon. Don't tell me she's hungry," Howard said confidently.
Blake's POV A trace of dissatisfaction flashed across Scarlett's face when she saw me and Catherine standing together. I caught her subtle expression in that instant. After Noah invited her to join us, she instantly showed a gentle expression and wanted to stroke Noah's head. Yet Noah dodged immediately. Her hand froze in the air, and she did not get to stroke Noah's head. She retracted her hand awkwardly. "Blake, let's go! Hurry! I can eat way much more with her eating together!" Noah said as he walked. I looked at Noah and then at Scarlett. Finally, my eyes fell on Catherine's face. Catherine deliberately turned her face away. "OK. Then let's dine together." I suddenly couldn't say anything to refuse when facing Noah. The corner of Scarlett's mouth curled into a smile as she followed me into the elevator. She intentionally pushed Catherine to a corner of the elevator and stood beside me. Of course, Catherine w
Blake's POV Scarlett's disguise was blown away by Noah with only one sentence. After hearing what Noah said, she blushed for a short while before looking at Noah gently. "I have known Blake for a long time. When we were young, we studied together. I know a lot about Blake." My expression was still calm, but I looked at Scarlett with a bit of surprise. Scarlett never suggested that she had feelings for me, and I always treated her as an ordinary member of the pack. I didn't expect Scarlett to admit that she had feelings for me right now. Hedwig blinked her big eyes and drank up the glass of milk in one go. After that, she blinked her big eyes again. She immediately put the glass down and asked Scarlett in French, "Do you really know Blake? Do you know who Blake likes the most now?" Scarlett wasn't choked by what Noah had said, but she was rendered speechless by what Hedwig said. Hedwig immediately stretched out a finger and pointed t
Catherine's POV I was speechless at Hedwig. She was just a child, but she acted like a housekeeper. She wanted to get involved in all my matters. Blake looked at me with his deep eyes, as if he was waiting for my reply. I pursed my lips and said in a low voice, "When can we eat? I'm hungry." I changed the topic. I didn't want to discuss my relationship with Blake in front of Howard and the kids. Meanwhile, Ash in Howard's arms clumsily walked forward, wanting to grab the colorful things on the table. Howard's phone suddenly rang. He glanced at it and immediately asked me for help. "Cathy, it's Eda. Can you please keep an eye on Ash for me?" I glanced at Blake and found that his face had become sullen again. I turned my head and saw that Ash was walking crookedly. I quickly went to her side to protect her, and she directly ran to Blake. I had to follow her. Blake and I were very close to each other. I suddenly felt a wa
Catherine's POV When Howard heard what Blake said, he couldn't help but roll his eyes. Howard said, "In that case, Ash doesn't need to learn anything at all. When she grows up a little more, she will naturally be very smart and cute. After all, she inherits my excellent genes." I couldn't help but let out a laugh when I heard Howard's words. Sure enough, men were conceited and unwilling to admit defeat. "Daddy, I've finally met someone who is more narcissistic and thick-skinned than you," Noah said instantly. Blake couldn't help but laugh in a low voice. Howard pretended to be angry and looked at Noah dangerously. "Noah, believe it or not. Ash will be smarter than you!" "Yeah, right. Look at her. She can't even eat by herself. When I was her age, I already ate by myself, and I knew a lot of words. I could even count from one to a hundred!" Noah said proudly. "No way! You know that kids shouldn't lie, right?" Howard looked at
Blake's POV After I packed my things, I was going to ask Catherine if she wanted to go with me. I could drive her to work. But as soon as I stood up, I saw Catherine leave without looking back. Under Dowen's gaze, I calmly took a breath, picked up the key, and left as well. I drove alone, and I couldn't help but speed up to catch up to Catherine's car. For some reason, I suddenly felt a sense of danger approaching. I lowered the speed and looked around through the window. The surrounding scenery was very good, and there was no one hidden in the grass. So, what made me have such a feeling? Just as I was feeling puzzled, the feeling pounced at me again, and it was even more violent. "Leroy, what is going on?" I awakened my wolf in mind. "Catherine is in danger," Leroy was silent for a moment and then replied. "What did you say?" I suddenly became nervous. "Where is she?" "In the forest ahead." Leroy
Catherine's POV I was so shocked when I heard what Blake said. He looked at me and comforted me in a low voice, "Don't worry. We'll know what happens when I get the investigation done. We'll go to the doctor for now." I thought what he said was reasonable, so I stopped speculating. When I calmed down, I realized that I was still lying in his arms. For some reason, my face was burning. "Let me up. I feel uncomfortable like this." I struggled to sit up. Yet at the same time, it seemed that there was a bump in the road, and the car shuddered. Because of this, my body fell back into his arms weakly. A hint of a smile flashed across Blake's eyes as he advised in a low voice, "Don't move. Your head is spinning. How can you sit still?" "I'm fine," I said stubbornly, but I stopped trying. However, as I lay in his arms, we were so close to each other. I felt the intense masculinity emitting from his body, which made me feel eve
Catherine's POV "Catherine, come on. We're working together already. Why are you still treating me like an outsider? Why didn't you tell me that you're King Blake's mate? You have no idea. I've been living on the edge of my stomach these past few days, afraid that King Blake is going to give me a hard time. Catherine, would you put in a good word for me with King Blake? I'll be sure to support your work in the future. You are truly one of the most talented and stylish designers I've ever met, and it would be my loss not to work with you." Lorelei was a true showbiz woman. She could be as honey-tongued as she wanted. I couldn't help but smile. "As I said just now, it was our company's fault. Ms. Pope, I hope you will put this behind you and continue to work with us." "Of course. I'm a very easy person to talk to. Catherine, I'll come to you in a few days for new design drafts. Don't worry. I won't rush you. Since you're with King Blake, I'm sure you won't have m
"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