Catherine's POV
After breakfast, I left home and went to work. I was so caught up at work. It was unbelievable how many things one had to do to be in charge of a product launch. Although Melinda helped me plan and gave me a lot of guidance regarding skills, I still felt tied up. My phone on the desk suddenly rang. I didn't have time to check who it was. I put the phone to my ear and asked in a businesslike manner, "Who is it?" "It's me." I heard a low male voice. Then he said, "It's time. I'm taking you to lunch." I glanced at the time. Before I knew it, it was noon already. Yet I felt that I had just started. "You don't have to pick me up. Tell me the address, and I'll go there myself." I didn't want to trouble him. "I'm already downstairs." He didn't give me a chance to refuse. More than ten minutes later, the car stopped at the restaurant. Blake held my hand and walked upstairs. I was gradually gettingCatherine's POV Gina gritted her teeth and said, "To be honest, I'm so jealous of you. I wish I were dead at first, but then I gradually accepted the reality. Instead of crushing me, what happened makes me stronger. Catherine, everything you have now is only temporary. I believe that he will lose interest in you and leave you soon." "Are you done? I have to work." I had enough of her. Besides, I was so busy. My time was very precious. I had no intention of being cursed by her. Gina shuddered and said anxiously, "I want to make a deal with you!" I looked at her. "What right do you have to make a deal with me?" Gina immediately chested out and said, "I know the previous owner of your necklace." I said coldly, "Well, name it. What do you want?" "I would like to attend the early winter launch the Chavez Group is holding this time," Gina stated her request. I looked at her with a cold smile. I said, "Really? You think so highly of
Catherine's POV I stretched and stood up. The only amazing view outside my French window was Blake's two skyscrapers. Looking at that, I picked up my phone and called Blake. Blake's tone was very gentle. He said, "Cathy?" It was so weird. Whenever I heard him call my name, I always felt an electric shock. I didn't feel a thing when other people called me by my name. However, it felt so great when I heard my name coming from Blake's mouth. "Yes, it's me," I answered in a low voice. "What's the matter?" Blake's voice rose slightly. "I want to take the kids to dinner with Melinda tonight, OK?" There was a trace of pleading in my tone. "You are their mother. You can make the decision yourself. Why ask me?" Blake laughed. I said in a low voice, "I think so as well, but you are their father anyway." "Cathy, haven't we already decided to go public about the kids? We won't hide them anymore, OK?" Blake said with
Third person's POV When Catherine and Melinda were eating, Hedwig suddenly wanted to go to the bathroom. When Catherine brought Hedwig to the bathroom, a woman happened to come out of one of the compartments. She was stunned when she saw Catherine. Then she heard a girl beside Catherine say, "Mommy, can you hold me so that I can pee?" Catherine immediately scolded, "No. You shouldn't have such a bad habit. Do it yourself." "No! Mommy, I want you to hold me!" Hedwig immediately acted in pettishness. "Fine! I will hold you." Catherine gave in. Meanwhile, the woman was washing her hands slowly. She took out her phone secretly. The woman was not far away from Catherine and Hedwig. She took photos of their backs while Catherine was taking Hedwig's hand. Catherine had a daughter. It would be a piece of explosive news! The woman figured that she would make a fortune with the photos. The woman was one of Gina's f
Third person's POV They knew who King Blake's girlfriend was. Rumors had it that the woman was a designer in the company. "Please, this is really important!" Gina immediately put on an act. A receptionist helped her call Henry. A few minutes later, one of the receptionists stood up with an access card. "Please go to the CEO's office, King Blake is waiting for you." Gina's eyes lit up. She knew it. Blake didn't want to be some idiot who didn't know anything. Even Gina's footsteps became lighter. She entered the elevator. The elevator was going up. Gina was quite familiar with the building. She arrived at the CEO's office without difficulty. She raised her hand and knocked on the door. After getting permission, she pushed the door open and entered. Behind the grand office desk, Blake sat on a black chair with his eyes slightly cold. Gina was slightly stunned when she looked at Blake. Every time she came to
Catherine's POV I suddenly received a call from Blake when I was in the office. I was a little puzzled why he called me at this time. I picked up the phone. A deep and pleasant voice sounded from the other end of the line. "When you were eating with Hedwig in the restaurant yesterday, Gina's people took some photos of you. She just came to me with them to tell on you," said Blake with a chuckle. "What? She hired someone to follow me?" I was shocked. Exactly how much did Gina hate me? She even hired someone to follow me when I was out! It was outrageous. Blake said calmly, "Be more careful when you go out from now on. Or there might be another scandal before you know it." "I see. Did you tell her about Hedwig?" I asked. "Yes. I told her that the girl was my daughter. She seemed devastated." said Blake lazily. I smiled bitterly, "I guess the public will know about the kids sooner or later." "Don't worry. Our kids
Catherine's POV "Yes. I hate him so much that I want to kill him. But I think I hate myself even more. I probably wouldn't have been able to run away that night, no matter who it was." I felt a bit stiff and cold, and I was trembling. It took great courage to open up old wounds again. I chose to forget everything before. I chose to start my life after I had Noah and Hedwig. I felt happiness only after having them in my life. "Ms. Wyatt, relax. Can you tell me what your nightmares were like?" Penelope asked me as softly as she could. I nodded. "Sometimes I felt torn apart by an animal, and sometimes I felt trapped in a dark room." "Be more specific. Have you ever had any sex dreams?" "Yes ... yes, once." "Can you see the man's face in the dream?" "It was very blurry. I couldn't." Penelope recorded my symptoms. After thinking for a moment, she suddenly said, "Now that you know it was King Blake, do you hate
Catherine's POV "You can't help me. I'm in charge of the seat arrangement for this launch. You don't know which of our guests is more important," I said with a little pride. "I don't care about others. You just need to reserve six seats in the front row," said Blake. "Why? I have already made the arrangement," I muttered. Blake was not here to help me. He was here to cause me trouble. "Because those sitting in these seats will be more powerful than everyone else." After that, Blake began to name them, "I have already invited the Benjamin brothers, Howard, and Eda. And there's me and the kids." I was stunned. I looked at him in disbelief. "Why will you be there?" "You'll be the host. Shouldn't I show up, given that I'm your boyfriend? Besides, I'm sure the kids would love to see the results of their mommy's busy days at work." Blake's reasons were flawless. I quickly explained, "I'm not saying that I don't want you to be there. I jus
Catherine's POV Melinda asked tentatively, "Cathy, do you have feelings for Harley?" I was stunned when I heard what she said. "No. What makes you ask?" "I just felt that you cared about him a lot. Cathy, if King Blake finds out, will he be jealous?" Melinda immediately said. I replied seriously, "I swear. I don't have feelings for Harley. I just want to help him as a friend. Of course, if Blake knew about this, he would be angry. That's why I want to ask you to help me invite Harley." "Well, I can make a call," Melinda said. In the afternoon, Melinda knocked on the door and came in. She shrugged her shoulders and said helplessly, "I have already reached out to Harley's agent and told him you wanted to invite Harley. But Harley refused." "I see." I was stunned at the response, but it kind of made sense. I knew Harley. He wasn't a man who would disregard his principles in exchange for popularity. "Are you going to call him you
"It's different this time. They're interested in getting to know you. Your reputation has grown since those days; you're a celebrity now, Sunny. I'm not trying to hurt you. Won't you come back and see for yourself?"Moira was truly unaware of her husband's schemes. She simply wished for Sunny to emerge from her heartbreak, embrace life anew, rather than languish at home, like a soul hiding from the light."Mom, stop worrying about me. I'm fine now," Sunny offered a few comforting words, then abruptly said, "I'm not going back. Gotta go, bye!"And with that, Sunny ended the call.But her harsh refusal angered her stepfather.Patricia had invited Richard and Nick over for dinner, but they declined.In truth, Richard and Nick were in foul moods.Leo and Catherine's successful engagement felt like a bad omen to them, dampening their fighting spirit.As for Nick, since returning from the engagement party, he'd been like a lost soul,
"Grandma's right, Sunny and Leo are perfect for each other," Catherine agreed quickly.Sunny's face turned bright red. Why was everyone focusing on her?Abigail noticed Sunny's other hand hanging still and asked quietly, "Sunny, what's wrong with your hand?"Remembering the video of Sunny fighting the thugs, Catherine explained, "Her hand is injured. Sunny, are you feeling better now?"Sunny nodded. "Much better!"Patricia was shocked. "How did your hand get hurt? Was it that naughty Leo?"Sunny shook her head and explained what had happened.Patricia and Abigail listened with concern. Catherine pulled up the video, and after watching it, both Patricia and Abigail's faces showed worry."Sunny, I didn't think you had so much courage!""Did you practice martial arts when you were young?"Sunny answered all their questions. The two elders looked at her with new respect.They couldn't believe such a small and t
Hedwig's little face was covered with Noah's fingerprints, pink and white, and she looked cute. Her head was full of flour, and when she shook it, a cloud of dust came out.Patricia and Catherine were amused by the two kids. Patricia laughed so hard that she thought her grandson was naughty and her granddaughter was pitiful."Mommy, look at what I made! It's a little ball!" Hedwig couldn't make pies, so she just kneaded the pie crust into a round ball and proudly showed it to Catherine.Catherine didn't want to hurt her daughter's confidence and praised her immediately, "Hedwig, you're really hands-on! This circle is so round!"Hedwig, upon hearing the praise, decided to make another round shape.Catherine quickly moved the pie crust away and said with a smile, "Hedwig, this is for making pies. Why don't you go play with your daddy?""Oh!" Hedwig pouted, a little unhappy. Her mommy was so mean."Grandma's here!" After running out, Hed
"Aren't you supposed to have dinner at home? I need to go back too."Sunny recalled Patricia's call to Leo last night, where he promised to return early.She felt a tinge of sadness. Although she and Leo were back together, she still felt insecure. Celebrating Christmas's Eve would mean another separation."Are you going home?" Leo narrowed his eyes, staring at her dangerously. "What if your stepfather introduces another suitor to you? How will you refuse him?"Sunny was surprised. "How do you know about that?""Wasn't it? I know he's introduced five suitors to you. I didn't get that wrong, did I?" Leo sneered, his face turning cold."He treats you like goods to sell. Are you still going back to his place?" Leo's face darkened, as if ready to punch someone.This was Sunny's dark secret, something she had always feared and been hurt by.If Leo hadn't investigated her, she would have kept these secrets until old age, not letting
Third Person's POV"By the way, did you report this to the police? Any updates? Who would want to target you?" Jessica asked curiously."The police have identified the attackers, but they're still at large," Leo replied grimly, his expression darkening."They'll catch them eventually. Don't worry, Sunny—bad guys always get what's coming," Jessica reassured."I hope so. I just want to know who's behind this," Sunny said, frustration flashing across her face.Jessica hesitated, then turned to Leo. "Boss... do you think there's a mole in the company?"Leo's eyes turned icy. "You mean Samuel?""You suspect him too?" Jessica raised an eyebrow."His recent behavior makes it hard not to," Leo sneered.Jessica frowned. "I think he's been leaking company secrets to that new rival firm. Someone approached me recently—they knew details only insiders should—my project fees, endorsement rates... They even tried to o
Third Person's POV"Free tonight? Cedrick and I would like to invite you for dinner," Jessica asked with sincerity."Sure, see you tonight. Just message me the location." Leo agreed and hung up.Jessica raised an eyebrow and smiled, "He accepted. Actually, our company has been turbulent lately with quite a few issues.""What kind of issues?" Cedrick frowned with concern."A media company has risen rapidly, taking a lot of market and resources. This has never happened before; our company has always been dominant," Jessica shrugged helplessly, "And that company is aggressive, posing a significant threat to us. They integrated over ten companies in a short time, expanding their scale dramatically.""Is that so? Who dares to openly challenge the Royal wolf pack?" Cedrick was surprised because Leo's entertainment company had always run smoothly, with no one daring to trip him up."I'm not sure, but I think the opponent is well-prepared," J
Third Person's POVHoward also chuckled, "Benjamin, let's come another day.""Sure, another day!" Benjamin also felt they'd arrived at an inappropriate time.Cedrick, seeing they were just here to chat, looked even more displeased."Benjamin!" Jessica suddenly jumped out from behind Cedrick and waved at Benjamin."Yes?" Everyone present was stunned.Benjamin exclaimed in surprise, "Jess, are you my nephew or my future sister-in-law?""Whatever!" Jessica said with a smile.The conversation between Benjamin and Jessica deepened Cedrick's gaze, and his affectionate look at Jessica's smiling face lifted his mood."Then we won't disturb you. Carry on!" Benjamin, seldomly seeing Cedrick in a good mood, decided to leave now and maybe chat with him another time.Howard's smile was also enigmatic. He hadn't expected the rumors to be true— Cedrick and Jessica were together. Despite their age gap, the deep love in thei
Third Person's POVAt 3 p.m., a deep - blue coupe pulled up outside the Lawrence Group's hall. The door opened, and a petite figure stepped out.It was Jessica, who, feeling bored at the company, decided to visit Cedrick at his office without informing him beforehand.She arrived unannounced, feeling a thrill, disguised in sunglasses and a small hat. But she was stopped and had to go to the front desk.The receptionist eyed her, and Jessica, pulling down her hat brim, said in a clear voice, "I'm Cedrick's niece. I need to see him. Could you please make a call for me?"The receptionist, noticing Jessica's designer attire and the large diamond ring on her finger, quickly called Cedrick's assistant.The receptionist knew Jessica was rich and dared not to let her wait for long.Soon, the elevator doors opened, and Cedrick himself stepped out.Cedrick came down himself!Tall and handsome in a black suit, he exuded an imposing
Third Person's POVWhen Leo heard her say "together," his earlier suppressed thoughts resurfaced.He raised an eyebrow with a mischievous glint in his eye. "Are you sure about this?"Sunny felt a tightness in her chest. Why did she get a bad feeling when she looked into his eyes?But regardless, she had decided to make a move, so she had to follow through. "Yes, I'm sure."She bit her lip lightly, sounding very sure of herself.Leo reached out and teased her injured sleeve, his hand hovering and moving back and forth. "Forget it. Considering your injury, I'll let you off the hook tonight."Sunny's face turned bright red with embarrassment at his words.Yet, she sensed that this man still had some intentions. After all, they hadn't been sleeping together for quite some time."Don't worry about me. I can actually... handle it." Sunny almost bit her tongue. How embarrassing to say such a bold thing?She must have bee