Catherine's POV
"Aren't you on a business trip? When are you going to do your work?" "I whispered. "You are my work. Didn't I just work hard enough?" Blake said teasingly. I raised my head to look at him. "Aren't you afraid that Patricia will find out?" "I am, of course, but I kept it under wraps. I don't think she'll know," Blake said complacently. "So, are we sneaking out now?" I smiled. Blake turned over and pressed me down. "Yes. So, let's not waste time!" He kissed me so passionately that I could hardly breathe. I kept calling out his name. By the time I woke up, Blake had already come out of the bathroom, and then he got dressed. "Get up. Let's go out!" "Where to?" I didn't want to get up yet. "Anywhere, as long as you are with me!" Blake looked at me. "Alright." I got up unwillingly and ran into the bathroom carrying my clothes. We walked on the street hand in hand, and I felt relaxed. Suddenly, I spottedCatherine's POV Just as I reached the door, it opened. Blake looked at me. I threw myself into his arms. All I wanted was to hold him now. We held each other quietly for a long time. "What did your mother say to you?" I said while rubbing my eyes. Blake said in a low voice, "I think they told us the same thing. They are getting divorced for us." "What do you think of it?" I trembled. It was cruel for two people who loved each other to be separated. Blake said coldly, "I don't think they should be together in the first place. My mother betrayed my father." I whispered, "Sorry. My father also did the wrong thing." Blake said angrily, "Why are you apologizing to me? It's not your fault. They were being selfish." I knew Blake couldn't get over the past, and I didn't intend to make him. I sat on the sofa, looked up at Blake, and said, "I don't want them to divorce because of us. What about you? "We can't do this. They sho
Catherine's POV After returning to the hotel, I took a shower and had a video call with Noah and Hedwig. "Mommy, are you having fun there? Did you miss me?" Hedwig cried. I looked at the tears in Hedwig's eyes and felt bad. "Hedwig, don't cry. I miss you, too!" I comforted Hedwig. "Mommy, when will you come back? I miss you so much!" said Hedwig. "Hedwig, I will be back soon. Hang out with Patricia for a few days, OK?" I said. "Patricia said that daddy went on a business trip, too. I miss him so much. Mommy, do you miss him?" Hedwig asked. I turned around and saw Blake leaning against the room door. Then I laughed and said, "No! I don't." Blake's face darkened at once. "Mommy, you are so cruel. I called daddy, and he said he missed you. But you don't miss him! He will be so sad." Hedwig looked unhappy. I laughed out loud. I didn't dare to tell Hedwig the truth. Blake was standing behind me. Why would I need to miss him?
Catherine's POV "Blake, we were destined to be together shortly after we were born, right?" I whispered to him. "You're right." Blake lifted my chin and kissed me. "Alright, let's eat. I never get enough time with you. Time is only meaningful when I'm with you!" I smiled. I could never hear enough of Blake's words. His words were warmer than the sunlight. After dinner, Blake suddenly pulled me into his arms. He pointed in a direction and said, "I had a surprise for you. Do you want to see it?" "What is it?" I was curious. "Close your eyes!" Blake checked the time, and then he stretched out his hands and covered my eyes. I closed my eyes. When I heard Blake's low voice, I opened my eyes. Then I saw fireworks set off from the top of a building not far from us. I watched the fireworks that bloomed in the sky. They were screaming beautiful. I excitedly looked at the man behind me and asked, "You did it for me?"
Catherine's POV Blake left. I stood on the balcony and looked down. I saw his car leaving and disappearing from my sight. My heart seemed to have been taken away by him and followed him to a place far, far away. I met the love of my life, but we could not be together. Was this a test given to me by the Moon Goddess, or a punishment? I stayed in the hotel for the entire day. I didn't want to go out. Although Blake had given me a card, I wasn't in the mood to buy anything. It wasn't until I felt a little hungry that I decided to go downstairs for breakfast. I knew that staying in the room would only make me miss Blake more. In the hotel lobby, I lowered my head and quickly walked outside. Suddenly, a man walked towards me. I tried to dodge him, but it was too late, and I bumped into him. "Catherine, you are here!" I heard a familiar voice. I raised my head. "Leo? Why are you here?" I could not believe
Catherine's POV "And the second..." Leo said. "Next will be my target!" Leo smiled. He did not seem to care what the next woman looked like. "Whatever. As long as you find it funny!" I said angrily. I shouldn't have let Leo drive to such a remote place to eat with him. We didn't do anything that we shouldn't have. We were just sitting and eating like friends. However, I still felt guilty. I felt like I had betrayed Blake. "Leo, I won't go out with you alone from now on. I hope you can understand what I mean." I knew Leo's feelings for me, and I knew Leo had no bad intentions, but I knew more that I couldn't let him go on like this. Leo lowered his head. I could not see his face. "Alright. I won't ask you out alone anymore. I know it's not appropriate," Leo whispered. "Let's go back. I booked a flight home tonight. What about you?" I changed the subject. "You can go back first. I still want to hang out for a few m
Catherine's POV I returned to the lakeside villa just as Noah and Hedwig were finishing class. I sat in the parlor and waited. When I heard the sound of the car, I quickly walked out. The car doors opened, and Noah and Hedwig ran toward me. "Mommy, I miss you so much!" Hedwig hugged my neck tightly and kissed my face. "Mommy, don't leave anymore, OK?" Hearing Hedwig's words, Noah looked at me with anticipation. "OK, I promise. I won't go anywhere from now on. I will stay with you and Noah," I comforted Hedwig. To my surprise, Noah and Hedwig missed me so much, though it had just been a few days. "Mommy, daddy also went out to work, but he came back earlier than you. He came back yesterday. Can you call daddy over for dinner tonight?" Hedwig pleaded in a low voice. Of course, I knew Blake was back early, but I couldn't say yes to Hedwig. "If you miss daddy, you can have dinner with him tonight. I'll have to skip
Catherine's POV Soon, I returned to work. But I could sense a shift in the attitude of my colleagues towards me. In the morning meeting, Mark, the deputy director, had a big fight with Melinda over a contract. Melinda said angrily, "He did it on purpose because everyone in the company is gossiping about you and King Blake's breakup." "I'm sorry, Melinda. I got you into this mess. If it weren't for me, they wouldn't have made it difficult for you." I felt guilty. "Catherine, don't say that. Mark has a beef with me anyway," Melinda comforted me. The incident with Melinda occurred only a few days before the project in my hands was snatched away. I won the project from Leo's company. I asked Lucy to take care of the project while I was on leave. When I came back to work, she said that she wanted to sort out some files before giving the project back to me. I agreed. However, she kept stalling every time I asked her. She was unwill
Catherine's POV After hanging up the phone, I was still a little unsettled. I wasn't being cruel. It was just that the truth was too harsh. I didn't want Emerson and Patricia to find out about this. If they did, they wouldn't allow me to stay at the lakeside villa. I had to stick to my bottom line, for Noah and Hedwig and my uncertain future. Night fell. After work, I returned home a bit worn out. I saw Noah and Hedwig doing their homework as I walked in the door. They were doing some handwork. Noah had already finished his homework and was helping Hedwig. "Mommy, you are back! Are you tired today?" Hedwig said with a smile. I stroked her head. "I'm not tired. Not after I see you guys." "Mommy, we want to have dinner with you tonight!" Noah said with a smile. I was touched. Noah and Hedwig were very considerate. Even if I didn't ask for it, they were both on my side. "Why don't you go and have dinn
Third Person's POVRichard said mysteriously, "Just wait and see. Someone will expose it.""Isn't it supposed to be made public?" Nick asked curiously."If it were made public, Emerson might just be so angry that he'd die," Richard glanced in the direction of Emerson.Nick nodded in agreement. "His condition does seem really serious. Dad, are you starting to care about Emerson?""I just don't want him to collapse so soon," a complex expression flickered across Richard's face.Nick let out a cold laugh. "I thought your hatred for him had already faded.""He gave me life, but at the same time, he subjected me to countless blows and torments. I don't even know whether to hate him or respect him," Richard snorted coldly.At that moment, the sound of flattery from the crowd outside the main door could be heard. Nick looked over and saw Blake and Catherine walking in, receiving everyone's congratulations.Since it was an engag
Third Person's POVThe morning sun shone brightly. After a month of continuous winter snow, the city finally welcomed such a sunny day.On this day, the entire city was buzzing with excitement over the Royal Pack's joyous occasion—Blake and Catherine's long-awaited engagement was finally coming to fruition.The news had the city abuzz with anticipation, as everyone eagerly awaited photos or videos from the engagement party, curious to see just how luxurious and dazzling a high-society event could be.In reality, Blake had prepared for the engagement party somewhat hastily. In his eyes, many aspects were far from perfect, but he had done his utmost to make everything as good as it could be.Emerson was particularly delighted and felt a deep sense of relief, knowing that he would witness his grandson's engagement in his lifetime, leaving him with no regrets.Abigail attended Catherine's engagement party, but Halsey was unable to make it
Third Person's POVBlake, too, wished they could keep kissing forever. But he was also worried that he might make it hard for her to breathe.Catherine's pretty face flushed with pink. Blake reluctantly let her go."I'm going to take a shower. Wait for me!" Blake had a knack for easily unsettling her. Just that one word, "wait for me," seemed to encompass all the sweet nothings.Catherine's heart fluttered slightly as she watched his figure disappear into the bathroom. She suddenly felt the bedroom was empty and didn't know what to do next.At that moment, her phone rang, signaling a new message.Catherine walked over and saw that the message was from Harley. She was taken aback for a moment but still picked up her phone to check it."Catherine, congratulations!" The message was simple, yet it was filled with his affection for her.Catherine understood the weight behind those few words and sighed softly.She remembered H
Third Person's POV"Mirabel, I have to ask, these two men, you didn't hire them, did you?" the assistant asked nervously.Mirabel's face froze for a second, and she turned her head to glare at the assistant fiercely. "Don't talk nonsense. This has nothing to do with me!"The assistant shrank back, quickly forcing a smile. "Good, I'm glad it's not related. Mirabel, I wonder who Sunny offended this time. It seems like there are quite a few people who want to get back at her."Mirabel narrowed her eyes, clenching her fists in anger. She thought to herself that since Sunny had escaped this time, she wouldn't be so lucky next time.In fact, these two thugs were indeed hired by Mirabel.She had originally planned to grab Sunny, humiliate her thoroughly, and make her feel unclean, so she would be too ashamed to pursue Leo anymore.But now, things had gone beyond her expectations.Sunny had good fighting skills and had fought against t
Third Person's POVA hint of embarrassment flickered across Sunny's face. Although she had courage and fighting skills, these didn't seem like things worth boasting about in front of the man she liked.What if Leo didn't like such a strong woman? Would he be put off by her?"Rest assured, I only fight bad guys. I would never raise a fist to you," Sunny said with a forced laugh.Leo, however, chuckled softly. "If one day I really become too much of a jerk, you'd have every right to teach me a lesson. I wouldn't have a word to say."Sunny just shook her head and remained silent. Of course, she could never bring herself to hit the man she liked."From this video, we can see the faces of those men. Don't worry, I will definitely catch these two jerks and get revenge for you," Leo said in a low voice, his tone firm."I just want to know why they were after me. Did I really offend someone at some point?" Sunny felt a vague sense of unease.
Third Person's POV"Take me to the hospital. I'm in pain." Sunny was at her breaking point, feeling like she was about to pass out from the agony.Without a word, Leo scooped her up into his arms and hurried towards the door."Close the door. I still have a lot of stuff inside." Sunny gritted her teeth and said.Leo, however, ignored her. "What's more important than your life?"Sunny could only watch helplessly as her front door remained wide open and the elevator doors swiftly closed.Leo held her tighter, noticing the cold sweat streaming down her forehead like a small river. It was then that he realized the extent of her suffering."Who did this? Who stabbed you?" Leo finally had a moment to ask her in a calm but forceful tone.Sunny shook her head. "I don't know. I don't recognize those people."Hearing her words, Leo's face turned ashen, nearly driving him to the brink of madness. She had been attacked by strangers.
Third Person's POVSunny returned home and, after a while of overthinking, decided to go out and buy something to eat.The news of her breakup with Leo had already faded a few days ago. Now, the engagement of Blake and Catherine had taken over the entire internet. The buzz around her had significantly diminished.Sunny put on a mask, went out without makeup, and wore a white woolen coat.She walked along the avenue outside her block, remembering a delicious cupcake shop she had visited before. She hadn't been there in a long time and was craving their food. Maybe her mood had improved, because she felt lighter on her feet, not as burdened as before.After all, Leo had proposed to her, and she was the one who had turned him down.Thinking of this, Sunny let out a quiet breath and felt a fleeting sense of triumph.But such thoughts were short-lived. In the world of love, there are no real winners. As long as one doesn't lose too badly,
Eda's POV"Eda, if only I had met you earlier, I would have always been by your side." Benjamin walked over to me, gently wrapped his arms around me. He held me tightly.I'm a very strong woman. I've hardly ever cried from childhood to now.But at this moment, for some reason, I felt like I needed protection. My heart was as fragile as glass, craving comfort."Yeah, why didn't you show up sooner?" I murmured with a smile, though my voice was a little choked up.Benjamin held me. His tenderness enveloped my heart.The things that scared me were indeed terrifying, but right now, his embrace made me feel safe.He said softly, "Eda, if you're scared, let's not do anything. If you don't want to get married, we'll just keep dating; if you don't want to have kids, we won't have any. I don't want you to face those things that scare you anymore."After hearing his words, I gently pushed him away, blinked my eyes, and asked in disbelief,
Eda's POVI stared at the beautifully designed wedding invitation on my desk. The minimalist yet elegant style exuded a casual and refined vibe.The off-white card was adorned with a light blue ribbon and featured the wedding details of Blake and Catherine in an exquisite font.Blake and Catherine were getting engaged. From the bottom of my heart, I was genuinely happy for them and sent my heartfelt congratulations.They had the courage to step into marriage and continue their sweet love story, which was truly enviable. But at least, I couldn't do it myself.I reached out and touched my still-flat stomach. Besides the occasional waves of nausea, I hardly felt any different. My body seemed to be functioning as usual."Ugh, this is so annoying!" I propped my head up with my hand and fiddled with my bangs, too agitated to focus on work.I felt like I was going through the worst phase of my life."Turns out, enjoying happiness come