Catherine's POV
I was just reaching out to respond to Blake's hug when Patricia's voice suddenly came from the stairs. "Why are you two hugging each other here? There are still children at home. Isn't it too much for you two to do this?" Patricia's voice startled me, and I quickly pushed Blake away. When Blake heard Patricia's voice, his body tensed up. Then, he let go of me and walked toward the bedroom. "What happened to him?" Seeing that Blake had not even greeted her, Patricia was stunned. I hastily chuckled and said, "He might be a little tired from work. Patricia, don't mind him." "Of course not. He has made me mad countless times since he was young," Patricia smiled. I laughed softly, "I'll check on him." Then, I held his coat and walked quickly to the bedroom. I opened the door and saw him sitting on the sofa with a blank face. His eyes were glistening with tears. I was shocked. "What happened to you?" IBlake's POV One night had passed. The first thing I did when I came to the company was to ask about the results of Dowen's investigation, but the results were irritating. "We have investigated all the properties under Olivia's name. She is still nowhere to be found. King Blake, do we need to expand the scope?" Dowen asked me nervously. "Who is with her? Can others use the people around her to threaten her? Does she have any children?" I had been busy looking for Olivia and forgot to investigate her further. Last time, Patricia asked me to look into her background, but I only had some brief information about her and didn't pay attention to such details. However, Dowen shook his head. "When I investigated her last time, I mentioned that she had never given birth to a child. So, she doesn't have any children. However, I saw some of her old photos. She spent a lot of time with a little girl. I don't know if the girl is her illegitimate daughter. However, fo
Third People's POV Back at the apartment building, Sunny got Leo to leave. Then, she took out her mask and put on her hoodie. She stood by the roadside and hailed a taxi. She gave an address, and then the car left. Two hours later, on a farm on the outskirts of the city, the car stopped. Sunny paid the driver and went straight to the farm. Sunny knocked on the door. Someone came over to open the door and was surprised to see her. "Sunny, why are you here?" "Is Olivia here?" Sunny asked. That person was stunned for a moment. "Let me in. I have something urgent to tell her!" Sunny seemed to know something and asked. "But..." "I came alone. No one followed me!" Sunny could hear the worry in that person's voice. "Come in!" The door was opened. Her name was Teresa, Olivia's childhood friend. She was the only woman who did not despise Olivia. She has been ugly since she was a child. Olivia helped her a lot and they had been friends
Blake's POV At this time, I was busy looking for Olivia, but I did not expect that there was an even more serious thing happening. The newly developed high-end apartment of the Chavez Group was located in an excellent location. There was a bay next to it, so the apartment was very popular. The entire apartment was in final progress. However, at this time, a construction worker fell from the tenth floor, fell directly onto the floor, and died on the spot. I woke up from the warm blanket at the shocking news. When I received the call from my assistant, Dowen, my expression instantly changed. "First, send someone to his family first. I'll be right there. Also, don't let this matter be exposed." It happened at such a time, making me suspicious. "What's wrong?" Catherine asked with concern when she saw that I had changed my clothes. "It's nothing. Just go back to sleep. I have to go to work now." I comforted her. In the col
Catherine's POV As soon as Blake left, I immediately felt that the office was extremely empty. I felt so bored that I paced in his office. I checked every corner. Though his office was big, there weren't many things in the room. In this case, it seemed empty. And that was why I felt lonely here. Yet, Blake worked here for several years. He was able to endure this loneliness. It could feel how lonely he must have been. When I thought of this, my heart ached. The more I loved him, the more I could experience the loneliness he had once felt. An hour had passed. The office door was pushed open by a pair of slender hands. I saw him while sitting on the sofa. "Were you bored?" He threw the documents on the desk, walked to my side, and sat down. I shook my head. I looked at every corner of his office. I felt that I understood the man in front of me more. "Hedwig and Noah are going to start their holiday today, right?" Blake su
He walked into the room and saw her sitting on the couch. She looked up and smiled at him. He could see the sadness in her eyes. He sat down next to her and asked if she was okay. She nodded and said she was just feeling a little down. He reached out and held her hand, letting her know that he was there for her. They sat in silence for a while, just enjoying each other's presence. Eventually, he broke the silence and told her that he loved her. She looked at him, her eyes filled with tears, and said she loved him too. They hugged each other tightly, finding comfort in each other's embrace. As Blake descended from Emerson's room, he happened to see Leo walking in. He came alone, without Sunny, and his expression was somewhat tense as he entered. "Where's Sunny? Why are you here alone? Didn't you bring her?" Patricia was the first to ask him. Leo's face was calm as he replied, "She's got something to do, can't make it. Maybe next time." "Mom!" Leo saw Abigail nearby, and his ha
Third Person's POV Leo felt a bit uneasy under the scrutiny, his eyes flicking to Blake beside him. “Keep talking. I just remembered I have a call to make,” Blake said suddenly. “Blake!” Leo didn't expect Blake to leave him alone like this, and he frowned in annoyance. But Blake ignored his helpless expression and closed the door. Leo was angry, thinking about what Blake was up to, knowing full well that he and Emerson didn't get along and would argue at the sight of each other. “Leo, you're twenty-five this year, right?” Emerson asked. Leo's expression was tense as he nodded. “Yes.” “How's it going with your girlfriend?” Emerson asked casually. “Uh... it's going well. She's quite considerate,” Leo said with an inexplicable sense of superiority. Emerson frowned and reprimanded, “You're already this age, and you still act like a child. You feel proud that your girlfriend is considerate?” Leo felt like he'd been slapped, his expression freezing. “Learn from Blake'
Third Person's POV Nick watched Catherine leave, a strange gleam in his eyes. Although their encounter was brief, Catherine's figure was deeply branded in his heart. For some reason, Nick felt his heart beating accelerate, and a long-lost fervor began to spread in his chest. He realized that this sudden emotional fluctuation left him somewhat at a loss. Nick took a deep breath, trying to suppress the restless emotions within, and continued up the stairs. When he saw Emerson's weakened face, he couldn't help but think, 'Emily was right. Emerson's health was indeed getting worse.' "Grandpa, how have you been feeling lately?" Nick asked with concern, his face full of worry. Emerson shook his head and sighed, "Not too well. How about you? Is everything going smoothly with the company?" "Thanks to your help, everything is going quite well. But... I've run into some trouble," Nick's face showed a hint of frustration as he said, "Perhaps it's because I don't have extensive c
Third Person's POV "What?" Leo blurted out, his face losing all color and turning pale instantly. His fingers clenched tightly, the knuckles cracking from the force. "How could this be? That was my birthday!" Blake noticed Leo's pale complexion, understanding the immense shock he was under. He soothed in a low voice, "Alright, it's been so long. Just let it go." "Ha, I just want to give up and not care. If he was going to be reckless, then let him be. The image of my father in my heart has long been blurred," Leo's heart was filled with sorrow. On his birthday, he had been eagerly expecting his father to come back to eat cake and blow out candles, but what about him? He had gone to see that woman and lost his life because of it. Blake was naturally also full of resentment, but dwelling on the past would only exhaust them. "He was wrong, but he was our father. If even we don't care, he will die in vain, and the murderer will go unpunished. I can't stand that outcome." Bl
"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
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