Third Person's POV
"They said bad words about you!" Leo's face clouded with a layer of gloom.
Sunny became even more curious. "They said bad words about me? I haven't even been out."
"Those bastards insulted you, so I couldn't stand it and got into a fight with them," Leo recounted the situation of the fight, which left Sunny even more astonished.
"So, you got into a fight for me? Did you win?" Sunny asked, her heart aching as she looked at his injuries. It didn’t seem like he had won.
Leo turned his face slightly, revealing a charming smile. "Win or lose, at least you should know that I'd fight for you."
Sunny felt a warm current flow through her heart, sweetening her entire being.
"Next time something like this happens, don't fight. I don't want you getting hurt for me," Sunny said, her heart feeling sweeter than honey. The thought of him fighting for her was incredibly touching.
"I don't want to hear those bastards' no
Third Person's POV"Nothing," Sunny finally said, deciding not to bring up the topic again.When they arrived at the restaurant—the same private kitchen Leo had taken her to before—the owner greeted them warmly as usual. However, when she saw Sunny following behind Leo, she was visibly surprised."Didn't you two break up?" The owner, being straightforward, asked directly.Sunny's face flushed, and she glanced shyly at Leo beside her.Leo, however, replied lazily, "We're sweet and happy now."The owner immediately burst into laughter. "I see!"Sunny felt even more awkward. What exactly did she "see"?Leo didn't elaborate further, simply asking the owner to quickly serve their favorite dishes.They entered an elegant private dining room. Sunny took off her coat, enjoying the comfortable temperature from the air conditioning. Outside the window, the city lights stretched into a mesmerizing view.Leo casua
Third Person's POVSunny was enjoying her meal when Leo suddenly tossed his phone in front of her, startling her.She picked up the phone and read the message, her face filled with confusion."Where did this come from? When did I agree to sign with their company?""The news says you verbally agreed," Leo said, his expression darkening.Sunny thought carefully and realized the company name sounded familiar—it was the same company Melissa worked for.Could it be that this news was related to Melissa's visit the other day?Sunny's mind buzzed with panic.Under Leo's intense gaze, she felt a chill run down her spine. Was he suspecting her of betraying him?"Don't be mad. I can explain!" Sunny said hurriedly.Leo didn't respond, but his eyes urged her to start explaining.Sunny recounted the day Melissa had come to see her. Leo let out a cold snort. "They dare to poach someone from me? They must be tired o
Catherine's POVI was wearing a long white knitted coat, my hair flowing down my back.I led the two little ones to wash their hands and get ready for dinner. On the way upstairs, I told them not to speak to Richard and Nick unless they spoke first. They agreed, so they stayed quiet and followed me closely.After washing their hands, Nick approached with a smile. "Hedwig, Noah, I brought you gifts. Do you want them?"Hedwig blinked her big eyes, looking pretty tempted.However, Noah spoke up first. "Daddy has already bought us everything we want. Thank you, Uncle Nick."Nick's expression froze. He looked kinda awkward.Richard walked over and patted Nick's shoulder. "Looks like you really like kids. Maybe you should find a woman and have one of your own."Nick's gaze suddenly shifted to me, lingering on my face for a moment.I happened to look up and met his eyes. Instantly, a wave of discomfort washed over me. I frowned, quickly looking away.Perhaps because of that brief eye contact
Third Person's POVRichard let out a cold laugh. "The unattainable is always the best. I did love a woman once, but she had poor taste—she chose someone else."Nick suddenly asked, "The man she loved, was it Marc?"Richard's face darkened instantly, a shadow crossing his eyes. "What do you know?"Nick replied calmly, "Not much. I just saw those photos you kept. But I do know one thing—the woman wasn't the one Marc cheated with later."The car fell silent. Richard turned to stare out the window, his pride wounded as his son exposed his past.Richard only had Nick, and their relationship had always been lukewarm.If not for their blood ties, Nick might have distanced himself from his father.Nick saw traits in himself that he once wanted to escape—ambition, stubbornness, and a reckless urge to jump into the fire."Your mother has been gone for years. I think I treated her well and fulfilled my duties as a father to you," Richard sighed after a long silence, his voice tinged with regret.
Third Person's POVBecause she saw her mommy getting dressed every day, Ash was smart enough to know what to do.She took the lipstick and started coloring Howard's lips, drawing crooked lines as if she were painting. She was super happy.After she finished coloring Howard's face, the little one saw his hand lying nearby and began to grab his fingers, coloring them one by one.Once she was done with that, she rolled off the bed with a "thump," her little legs "patter-pattering" as she walked to the foot of the bed. She grabbed Howard's toes with her chubby little hands and started her "artwork" again.Howard felt a tickle in his foot and couldn't help but kick."Whoa!" The little girl lost her balance instantly, plopped down onto the floor, and burst into tears with a wide-open mouth.Howard jolted up and rushed to the foot of the bed, thinking his daughter had been kicked off the bed."Daddy!" Ash, still holding the lipstick,
Third Person's POV"What's wrong? Did you eat something cold?" Benjamin received the call early in the morning, and his face instantly filled with concern as he anxiously asked."Maybe. I should have known better than to drink that iced milk yesterday," Eda complained, full of regret."Wait there. I'm coming to get you!" Without a moment's delay, Benjamin hurriedly got out of bed and started getting dressed."Come pick me up at the company. I'll head there first." Eda said before hanging up and driving towards the office.At half past nine, Benjamin appeared at the door of Eda's office, dressed in a dark blue suit. He looked young, handsome, and had that charming, youthful vibe.Eda was sitting listlessly in her office chair. A flicker of relief crossed her eyes when she saw him enter."Are you here?" Ever since she had been with Benjamin, Eda's aura had changed. Once a no-nonsense, strong-willed career woman, she now exuded a touch o
Third Person's POVEda's words left Benjamin dazed for a second, and the next moment, his lips pressed firmly against her chattering mouth.Eda's mind went completely blank—how could she possibly recall anything with such a surprise? Her beautiful eyes widened in astonishment.Fortunately, Benjamin only kissed her for two seconds before he let go. Then, he whispered reassuringly into her ear, "It's okay. Maybe the doctor misdiagnosed it. Let's get it confirmed.""I'm such an idiot!" Eda suddenly slapped her forehead. "Pregnant people do have constant vomiting. I initially thought it was just something I ate wrong. Now it looks like I might really be pregnant. Benjamin, what are we going to do?"Benjamin gazed deeply into her beautiful eyes and said firmly, "What else can we do? We'll get married and have the baby. Then we'll start a little family of our own.""No way!" Eda froze, and then her lips began to tremble. "I'm not ready to ge
Third Person's POVEda froze. She had thought that once Benjamin knew she was someone who feared marriage and children, he would be disappointed in her. But instead, he said he didn't regret it."You don't have to comfort me. You can tell me the truth. I have a strong mind. I can handle it," Eda said, thinking he was just saying nice things to make her feel better.But this time, Benjamin looked straight into her eyes, speaking slowly and seriously, "I really don't regret it, Eda. I love you, and I support whatever choice you make.""But your family will definitely want us to have kids in the future. I'm really under a lot of pressure now," Eda said. She looked happy but also more worried."My brother and his mate are also planning to start a family and have kids. In our future life together, I want to respect your feelings more," Benjamin said with a smile on his handsome face, as if this wasn't something to worry about.Eda was stunned aga
"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