Catherine's POV "Please!" Henry was happy to hear that. As expected, the moment Gina heard that I was going up to see Blake, she froze. "Stop!" Gina suddenly shouted and then quickly walked up to me. "Don't you want your mother's necklace? Come back with me now to get it." Hearing her words, I was slightly stunned. "This is your only chance to get it back. I won't give you a second chance!" Gina said fiercely. I bit my lip and said coldly, "Fine. I'll go with you to get it. You'd better not lie to me this time!" "Of course. Let's go!" Gina even reached out and grabbed my arm as if she was afraid that I would turn around and go upstairs to see Blake. "Catherine, Mr. Chavez is still waiting for you upstairs." "Let him wait. He takes himself too seriously," I said angrily. When Gina heard what I said, she snorted and raised the corners of her mouth. Henry shrugged helplessly, while Harley was in a daze. Gina didn't wait for Harley. She pulled me out of the resta
Gina's POV I knew the whereabouts of the obsidian necklace that Catherine was talking about, but I just didn't want to tell her. Seeing her so upset about not being able to find it, I felt so much better. But then I thought of the fact that Blake had already noticed Catherine. It made me frustrated again. No way. This had to stop. I had to drive Catherine away. On no ground could Blake meet her. But I was the future Lycan Luna now. I couldn't risk ruining my fame. "I told you already. As long as you agree with my condition, I will give you the obsidian necklace and the money. Well? What do you say?" I asked complacently. Things that could be solved with money were nothing. "What condition?" Catherine seemed so eager to get that necklace back. "It's very simple, actually. I'll give you 100 thousand dollars a month if you leave New Jersey tomorrow and swear never to return. I will also find the necklace for you. How does that sound?" I thought my offer was good enough f
Noah's POV "Noah, come get me, come get me..." Hedwig had just taken a shower. She was wearing pajamas and running around the living room. After I chased her several rounds, I felt tired and said, "I'm done. This is no fun." "No! Noah, play with me." Hedwig pouted and pulled my arm, swaying it. At this time, the door of Mabel's place was suddenly pushed open, and I turned to see. Mommy was back. "Mommy is back!" I ran over and hugged her. "Mommy, did you go on a date with someone?" Mommy could not help but chuckle. "You are thinking too much. I was just hanging out with a friend." "Mommy, I want to see daddy again. OK?" Hedwig also squeezed over. Her two small hands held mommy's other leg pitifully. Hedwig raised her little head and pleaded. When mommy heard Hedwig's request, she immediately squatted down and stroked Hedwig's little head. Mommy said gently, "Hedwig, don't you have Noah? Let's not look for daddy, OK? Mommy will take you back to our previous place. The
Catherine's POV I told Mabel that I would go back to Pennsylvania with Noah and Hedwig. Although Mabel wanted me to stay in New Jersey, she supported me. I calmed myself down and planned to put Noah and Hedwig to bed. When I opened the door, I saw Noah with his eyes closed. Hedwig was standing beside Noah, looking at him curiously and quietly. I couldn't have been more familiar with this scene. I knew immediately that Noah was contacting someone through Middle-Link because it was exactly how I looked when I was learning how to use Mind-Link. But, how could Noah know how to use Mind-Link? We didn't join any pack, so who could he talk to through Mind-Link? I couldn't help but ask loudly, "Noah, what are you doing? Are you using Mind-Link?" My arrival caught Noah by surprise. He was startled and hurriedly opened his eyes. Then he looked at me in alarm. The next second, the two little guys lowered their heads, looking pitiful. "Noah, were you using Mind-Link just now? Wh
Catherine's POV Noah and Hedwig bid Mabel farewell. I also hugged Mabel. "Mabel, you can come to visit us in Pennsylvania when you get time," I said with a bit of sadness. "Cathy, be careful and take good care of Noah and Hedwig," Mabel cautioned. "I got it. Goodbye, Mabel." My Uber was here and I put my luggage in the car. Then I helped Noah and Hedwig into the car. Finally, I sat in and closed the door. The car started, and we set out for Pennsylvania. In the taxi, Hedwig seemed to be in low spirits and stayed silent, while Noah lowered his head and sighed constantly. "Alright, you two, cheer up. Mommy will take you to the amusement park..." I comforted them. "Will daddy go with us?" Hedwig asked in anticipation. I was slightly stunned. I held Hedwig in my arms and held her tightly. I rested my chin on Hedwig's head and said softly, "Hedwig, mommy will always be there for you. I'll watch you grow up. Forget about daddy, okay?" Noah understood what I meant a
Catherine's POV "Your apology is meaningless to me. I hope that you won't take my two children away. I can't leave them." I don't want him to apologize, which couldn't solve the problem. "Then do you have a better way to solve this problem?" asked Blake. I bit my lower lip and was flustered. Previously, Blake acted like a bandit. So I could still throw a tantrum and curse at him. But when he talked about our children with such a calm and rational tone, I found... my mind went blank. "I don't know..." I lowered my head and answered him at a loss. "How about this? Just let Noah and Hedwig live with me for a few days and then with you for a few days..." Blake seemed to feel it was fair. "I don't want to be separated from them for a single day. Let them live with me, and you can come to us if you want to," I said. I bit my lower lip and didn't want to compromise. "Catherine, do you want our children to be in danger? You know that I am Lycan King, and you also know that t
Catherine's POV "I send them to take care of my children." Blake ignored my refusal. I looked at him, but he turned to look at Hedwig and Noah. "Well, you can arrange it. I don't care." I didn't want to argue with him. Since everything was for the sake of my children, I accepted it. "Can I lend you a car? I need to go to somewhere." Since I decided to stay, I had to return the money to Gina. Blake turned to Henry and said, "Give her the car key." I took the car key, ignored the man with a strong aura at the side, and went straight to Hedwig and Noah. "Noah, Hedwig, I'll go out for a while. Can you play with daddy instead?" Noah and Hedwig looked at each other and seemed to understand something. They nodded obediently and said, "Okay, mommy. Be careful when you drive." I noticed their expressions when they looked at each other. I couldn't help but sigh and smile. It seemed that no matter what decision I made in the future, I couldn't be too hasty. After all, my tw
Catherine's POV I hated Gina's phony face. I felt that she was always wearing a mask. Her expressions changed constantly, and her true colors remained unknown to me. "I am not interested in him. But it is my business. Why should I tell you?" I sneered. I was very stubborn, and the dispute I had with Gina five years ago was also because of my temper. Otherwise, I would not have met Blake in Shadow Forest. It was useless for her to hunker down to ask for my help. She probably knew this as well, so she put away her pitiful appearance. "Do you really want to be against me? Think about it. You and I are from two worlds now. Making me your enemy will do no good to you." Since I wasn't moved by her acting, she began to play tough. That was who Gina really was. She enjoyed the feeling of being high above others. "New Jersey is so big. Does staying in New Jersey make me your enemy?" I no longer wanted to talk to this unreasonable woman. Gina's face became even more sullen. He
The situation took a turn for the better, with Sunny being kicked out by Leo.So, Tasha came over smugly to mock her.If she didn't vent on Sunny, she couldn't swallow her anger.Thinking of Sunny's past with Leo, Tasha was filled with indignation.Her idol had been with this woman, which felt like a knife to her heart. She considered it unbearable and thought highly of herself for not slapping Sunny."You were so confident. If you want to join his company as an artist, you can go anytime," Sunny said coldly."I could have, but now it's uncertain!" Tasha's tone changed abruptly, with a hint of anger. "You've offended Leo. If he finds out I'm your stepsister, he might not sign me."Sunny couldn't help but sneer. "Rest assured. If you can't get into his company because of me, I'll talk to him. I'll tell him I have nothing to do with you, so he won't blame you because of me."Tasha was skeptical. Sunny's sudden kindness seemed sus
"You could still meet with my father if you both have time. Blake and I wouldn't mind," Catherine suggested softly."There's nothing left to say between us," Abigail replied with a light laugh, her tone final yet tinged with resignation."Thank you, Abigail." Catherine's gratitude spilled out."Alright, no more formalities. I'm content now. Rest now—you'll need energy for tomorrow's flight," Abigail said with a gentle smile.Catherine nodded and quietly left. Back in the bedroom, Blake was sitting on the sofa with a strange look. On seeing her, he got up and walked over. "What did my mom say?""Nothing much. Just reminded me about Dad's medication," Catherine replied softly."Is he ill?" Blake's gaze sharpened."Old health issues," Catherine deflected, unnerved by his sudden intensity.Blake said no more and put his arms around her. "Let's rest early. The flight will drain you.""Okay. Good night." Catherine leaned
"I understand, but if I don't visit him during such an important festival, I'll feel guilty. On my engagement day, my dad gave me so many gifts—he gave me almost everything he had. He's truly a great father, and I want to be a good daughter in return."Catherine was in a dilemma.Blake knew Catherine had fully forgiven and accepted Halsey for abandoning her."Fine, I'll go with you to visit him." Blake made his decision."You'll accompany me?" Catherine was surprised since Blake had a grudge against her father."Yes. I don't want you to go alone, but as his daughter, you must visit him." Blake didn't want his past issues to affect her. She had the right to love her father."What about the kids?" Catherine asked suddenly."Leave them here. Let my mom and grandma take care of them." Blake didn't want to put the children in danger.Catherine agreed that leaving the kids behind would be safer.Given Blake's ongoing str
Three days passed in a warm haze for the Royal family—a rare stretch of uninterrupted togetherness amidst their perpetually busy lives.The family rarely gathered, as they were usually busy with work and chores. So, the time they spent together was precious.Blake and Catherine skipped elaborate vacations, opting instead to fill the estate with laughter.They built snow forts with the children, baked gingerbread cookies in the sunlit kitchen, and read bedtime stories by the crackling fireplace. For Noah and Hedwig, these simple moments became their first true childhood memories.On the third evening, as snowflakes settled like powdered sugar over the grounds, Catherine needed to discuss visiting her father abroad with Blake, but the words stuck in her throat like winter sap.Blake definitely didn't want her to go far away, but she couldn't be trapped here forever just because she was afraid of the dangers outside.That night, the snow
"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