Blake's POV
Hedwig and Noah widened their eyes, waiting for Catherine to nod. "Fine. Hedwig, Mommy promises to sleep with daddy tonight. But you have to give me your word. Don't kick the covers off. Or you will catch a cold tomorrow. Understand?" Catherine finally compromised. Noah patted his chest and promised, "Mommy, don't worry. I'm Hedwig's brother. I will take care of stupid Hedwig." "Yes! Mommy, don't worry. Noah will take care of me!" Hedwig said. I was moved by the two kids. They were growing up. I held Hedwig in my arms and kissed her face. "Let's go. Daddy will carry you to sleep." "Daddy, put me down. I don't need you to carry me. I've grown up! You should stay here with Mommy!" Hedwig said. Noah jumped off the chair and walked over. He held Hedwig's hand and said, "Let's go. I will take you to bed!" "Daddy, remember to lock the door. Otherwise, mommy will flee away!" Before going out, Hedwig reminded me coCatherine's POV After Hedwig went back, I locked the door, and then I heard Blake. I knew he was lying back on the ground again. "What did you think of what the kids just said?" asked Blake suddenly. "Which part?" I asked. "The things about stepmother and stepfather." I was stunned and said, "Let nature take its course." "What do you mean by that?" There was a hint of dissatisfaction in Blake's voice. "We aren't mates. If you meet your mate in the future, will you reject her?" I said. He suddenly sat up, walked directly to me, and said, "I've been spoiling you too much lately. You're not taking me seriously enough." I felt a sense of danger, and I covered my mouth quickly. "You haven't answered me seriously." Blake stared at me. "What do you want me to answer?" I asked. "Are you intending to find the kids a stepfather?" Blake's tone became inexplicably cold. I tilted my face, looked at the l
Catherine's POV I looked down at the floor and saw that Blake was lying lazily on the floor. He was still sleeping. After a night, his robe was already wrinkled. His strong and impressive long legs were showing, which were full of strength. The muscles of his lower part were bulging out. The sight shocked me. My mind went blank. Blake didn't even cover himself with a quilt. He had no trouble at all exposing each part of himself to me. "Hey!" With just a glance, I grabbed the quilt on my body and threw it at him. Blake was awakened by the quilt that suddenly flew over. He said in a lazy and low voice, "What's wrong?" "Why did you sleep with cover?" I asked. Only then did Blake slightly raise his body and look at it. Then he rose his thin lips, and he smiled charmingly, "This happens to every man in the morning. Did you see it?" "Stop!" I was pissed off. How could he be so cheeky? Blake still smiled,
Catherine's POV Blake stiffened, and he was silent. Seeing that, Noah said disdainfully, "Daddy, is that a no?" "Of course not." "Then why are you hesitating?" asked Noah. "Noah, how about this? I'll put a tenth of my fortune in your mommy's name. What do you think?" "A tenth? Daddy, you're so stingy! Let's go, mommy. Don't marry him!" Noah walked toward me and held my hand. I thought Noah was joking with Blake. Even if Blake did offer me money, I wouldn't take it. "Noah, do you know how much a tenth of my fortune is? It's about 200 million dollars," said Blake. Noah paused and turned to look at Blake. "Is that a lot?" I was stunned by the figure. I subconsciously nodded at Noah. "Yes. It's more than a lot." "I see. Fine. Mommy, do you think that'll do?" Noah asked, blinking. I stroked his cute face and said, "It's too much, Noah. We shouldn't be greedy." "Alright. If mommy said so, then I guess it
Catherine's POV The four of us continued to visit the zoo until lunchtime, and the two kids were tired. Blake held Hedwig, and I held Noah. We walked towards the gate of the zoo slowly. After lunch, Henry reported to Blake that the royal pack had an urgent business that needed Blake. So we rushed to the airport at once. Howard also took Blake's private plane back to Sayreville together with Ash and Rowena. In front of the hotel, I saw Rowena for the first time. Rowena looked at me in surprise. "Are you Ash's mommy? Hello, my name is Hedwig!" Hedwig looked up happily and greeted Rowena. Rowena was shocked. She looked at me, and then she looked at Hedwig. She asked, "Hedwig, whose child are you?" Hedwig pointed to Blake and said, "This is Blake. And this is Catherine. They are seeing each other!" Hedwig instinctively hid the fact that Blake and I were her parents when facing outsiders. I saw that Blake was a
Catherine's POV "I don't want to explain it to you. You won't understand anyway!" Noah said to Hedwig unhappily. I noticed Noah's mood and was stunned. Noah had a good temper. He was not the kind of kid who got gloomy easily. But he was unhappy now. Was it because I didn't think about Blake's proposal properly? I didn't expect that Noah would care so much about this. I was in a pickle. "Noah..." He snorted. "Noah, are you not talking to mommy?" "Yes!" "Then what do you want mommy to do?" I felt a bit worried that I had made my son angry. "You should think about daddy's proposal carefully and thoroughly," Noah said seriously. I immediately said to him seriously as well, "Noah, you have my word. I will think about it carefully. It is not midnight yet, right? And your daddy has not come back. Even if I have made a decision, I can't tell him now." Hedwig pouted unhappily. "Mommy, what are you ta
Catherine's POV "That's right. Because we are not mates. I like you in the same way a human does. I like you, because you are rich, you have a good figure, and you are gentle to me." I was no longer a deserter. I turned around and met his eyes. "How greedy and snobby you are!" Blake was a bit disappointed. "You're right. That's why I keep turning you down. We both know that the feelings between mates are pure, and my feelings for you now aren't," I said frankly. Then I heard him saying with a smile, "I just love how straightforward you are." I was stunned. "You don't think that I am one of those easy women? That I want nothing but your money and your fame?" I was surprised. Blake said mockingly, "You never ask me for money, and you never seduce me. Is it really worth it to singe your wings like this?" He leaned closer to my face and said in a deep voice, "Don't lie about things you haven't done, unless you want to do them with
Catherine's POV "Cathy." "Yes?" "After you marry me, I don't mind you throwing your weight around." "Why not?" I was surprised and confused. "I am the Lycan King. My Luna can't be bullied. I would rather you bully others." I couldn't help but smile, "Am I that kind of person? I will try to be a good Luna." "Then promise me that if anyone dares to bully you for no reason, you will fight back. OK?" "You don't need to tell me that. I'm not a pushover." I pouted. Blake turned on the lights and looked at me from above. "Why are you looking at me like this?" I was a little overwhelmed by his gaze and subconsciously put my hands over my breasts. Blake sat down on the sofa and said, "No reason. I just want to see if what you said is true." "And your conclusion is?" I walked up to him and looked at him, who was as noble as an emperor. Blake patted his lap and said, "Come here. Sit down and let's talk
Catherine's POV My heart was beating fast. I held the car key tightly and said nervously, "I'll go then. Thank you for the car!" A gentle rain dropped. Therefore, I trotted to the sports car, opened the door, and sat in it. The interior of the car was exquisite and luxurious. I knew the car must have cost Blake a lot. When did he buy the car? I was wondering, and I couldn't stop smiling. If I became a spendthrift one day, it would be because I was spoiled by Blake. The car started, and I drove out slowly. When I drove to the company's parking lot, my car immediately attracted a lot of attention. "Hey! What a badass sports car!" "Don't be so surprised. Her boyfriend is King Blake!" While everyone was discussing, I passed through the lobby. Suddenly, a man hurried towards me. "Catherine." He quickly stood in front of me and looked at me pleadingly. "Catherine, can I talk to you for a minute?"
"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