Catherine's POV
When I checked on the news in the afternoon, I was surprised that someone had found out the identity of the girl in the photo. The girl's name was Sunny. She was a reporter and had just graduated from university. In my opinion, she was pretty with a good figure. I had mixed feelings. I felt that Leo was a nice and responsible person. I hoped that Leo could soon let go of his feelings for me because I did not want him to suffer from them. At night, when I returned to Lakeside Villa, Patricia called me to Mountaintop Villa to have dinner. Patricia was still quite cold to me, but at least, she did not stop me from spending time with Blake. At the dining table, Patricia smiled, "Blake, I was surprised that Leo finally found his mate. I always believe that the Moon Goddess is watching over us. I heard that his mate is a reporter. It seems that she is not a member of the royal family or a descendant of the elders of the Council."Catherine's POV After a long kiss, I was almost out of breath, then Blake let go of me. He said in a low voice, "You are not allowed to fall in love with anyone else. Understand?" "Why are you being so bossy?" I laughed. "You know me well. When it comes to love, I can be very possessive. You're the one I chose, and my love for you will never change! You should never betray me because I don't know what I'll do when I get mad," Blake said seriously. "Okay, I promise you. I will only love you. Do you hear me, Blake? I only love you!" I looked at him. Blake laughed, "OK, got it." When I saw him laugh, I secretly let out a sigh of relief. "Let's go. Noah and Hedwig are not home, we should put our time to best use!" Blake stared at me, and I knew what he wanted. I didn't expect Blake to be so bold. Patricia finally let us see each other, but he wanted more. "It's better not to do it tonight. How about another day..."
Catherine's POV When Sunny and I stepped onto the stairs, we saw a figure running over in a hurry. It was Leo. He looked serious, and he pulled Sunny to his side. "Come with me!" Leo's voice was low, and he was very angry. Leo dragged Sunny away. He was being rude, so I blocked their way. "Stop treating her this way!" "Catherine, leave us alone. This is between me and Sunny!" Leo softened his tone, but he deliberately raised his voice so that everyone in the living room could hear him. I was stunned. Sunny immediately whispered to me, "Ms. Wyatt, help me..." I turned around again and saw them walking toward the garden in the dark. I felt worried. What was Leo up to? Did he think Sunny had told me things that she wouldn't have? I had the urge to go over and help Sunny. Blake suddenly walked over. He said in a gentle tone, "Come on, don't be nosy. Maybe that's how they handle things together."
Catherine's POV I called Blake and told him that I wouldn't be going home for dinner tonight. Then I called Noah and Hedwig. I was going to ask Melinda to join us today, but Melinda had other plans, so I went to the restaurant alone. I booked a relatively luxurious restaurant since I wanted to thank Alina for her support. I parked the car in the restaurant's parking lot and saw Gina when I closed the door. Gina looked as rich as she used to be. She was holding the arm of a middle-aged man and asked him to go first when she saw me. Then she walked toward me. She was wearing high heels, and her clothes were very fashionable. "I'm curious. Why did Blake dump you? It must have been a juicy story!" Gina burst into laughter, which sent a shiver down my spine. I frowned. "What do you want to do? Gina, stop causing trouble. Don't ruin your career again." "Catherine, do you know Halsey?" Gina suddenly said. My fac
Catherine's POV "I'm in the building across from you. You can't see me, but I can see you!" Blake smirked. I said angrily, "Blake, don't you have better things to do than spying on me?" "Are you angry?" Blake asked nervously. "Yes, of course, I am angry. I have already told you that I am here to see a client, but you still don't believe me," I said madly. I was happy that Blake cared about me, but he shouldn't have watched me when I was having dinner with my client. "I'll get out of your hair after you tell me whether your client is a man or a woman," Blake asked in concern. I was amused by his words. "You have excellent eyesight, right? See for yourself." "Shall I come over and ask your client in person?" Blake said anxiously. I was startled. Blake couldn't be here, and on no ground should he show up to see me. If he was seen by others, our relationship would be exposed. "She is a woman. All my clients are women
Catherine's POV I couldn't breathe. I felt that my eyelids were so heavy that I simply couldn't lift them. Was I dead? The whirling, quivering sensation seemed to break my bones and plunge me into darkness. No! I didn't want to die; it was not the time yet. I needed to watch Noah and Hedwig grow up and be there for them, and I wanted to marry Blake. Everything around me was slowing down. I tried hard to breathe and fought to open my eyes. But I couldn't. I felt trapped in a terrifying black hole, where there was nothing but silence. I could only hear the faint beating of my heart, which grew fainter and fainter. No... Was there anyone to help me? I didn't want to die yet. I had undone business and things to tell my loved ones. The gentle moonlight cast over me. It was the Moon Goddess. She pointed in the direction behind me. I turned around and walked back. "Cathy..." Suddenly, I heard a low
Catherine's POV "I'll call Patricia now to check on Noah and Hedwig." Blake was in a pickle, too. "Maybe you can tell them I'm on an urgent business trip. I'll go back and see them when I'm better," I put forward an idea. "Are we really going to lie to them?" Blake frowned. He seemed reluctant. "We keep telling them not to lie, but we can't set a good example." He looked serious. I couldn't help but laugh. My wound was torn by my sudden move, and I groaned with pain. Blake quickly came over and blamed, "You know you are injured, right? Why can't you learn to take care of yourself?" I looked up at his worried look, and I gently said, "I'm fine. Don't worry." "How can I not be worried? Do you know how much it hurts to see you like this? I'd rather it was me lying there." Blake would rather be injured than watch me like this. "Don't say that," I said angrily. "I don't want you to get hurt." Blake leaned over and kissed me
Blake's POV "Gina came to the police because she didn't want to face the music. She is so cunning. Does she really think she's innocent?" I was furious. Gina dared to hurt Catherine! Gina was doomed. She needed to bear my wrath. "Blake, I'm sure there's more to it than that. Maybe it's just Gina's scheme." Catherine knew Gina the best. I knew Catherine was right. Perhaps, as Gina said in her confession, she was only complaining in front of Jack, and she didn't tell Jack to make a move on Catherine. Gina had made a smart move. I reached out and held Catherine's hand tightly. She had lost too much blood, and her hand was still very cold. I said firmly, "Don't worry. She put you through this. She might be able to escape from the punishment of the law, but she enraged the royal pack and she will suffer." "She is cunning. No matter what she says, don't buy it. Don't let her slide," Catherine said angrily. I was well aware that the car ac
Blake's POV I looked down at her and felt no pity for her. I knew Gina would stay true to her evil nature no matter what. "You have no idea how much I want to kill you since you made her suffer so much. But I won't let you die so easily." My voice echoed in the empty factory. "You'd better kill me. I don't want to live like this anymore. I hate to see you love her so much. It's driving me crazy." Gina swooped forward. I took a few steps back, not wanting her to touch me. It would make me sick. "You shouldn't have lied to me in the first place. You deserved it!" I was furious. Gina couldn't let go of being Lycan Luna. She thought she loved me a lot, but she didn't. "I know that I am greedy. But I do love you. King Blake, you are unreachable. Surely you don't know what it's like to be humble. Am I that despicable and cheap in your eyes? Catherine can give you babies, and I can do it too. Why is she the one you love? This is unfair. She gets everyth
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