From now on, they will not collaborate with him.With no one wanting to work with Bob, what's the point of the Quirks doing any business?They might as well declare bankruptcy!"What... What do you mean?" Mildred asked, her face drained of color. It seemed like she finally grasped the seriousness of the situation.Bob looked at Mildred's terrified face and strangely felt a tinge of satisfaction. Sneering, he said, "What do I mean? It’s exactly as I said. Chris won't let me invest in the Flower Bay Project anymore. If Chris refuses my investment, I won’t just fail to make money. Everyone outside will think The Quirks and Chris have a conflict. Who would want to collaborate with the Quirks now? Who dares offend Chris?"Mildred, with a pale face, said, "No... It's impossible. The Quirks are Paige's maternal family. If the Quirks go down, how can Paige establish herself in the Jewells? Paige won't just stand and watch, would she?"Bob chuckled and said, "Mom, do you think Paige cares
Sierra: [Paige, did you forget? Today is Grandma's birthday.]Paige: [I know.]Sierra: [Then why haven't I seen you? Did something happen?]Paige: [Nothing.]Sierra: [What aren’t you telling me?]Paige: [It’s really nothing. When I got back to the Quirks, Grandma saw me and seemed upset, so I left.]Sierra: [...]Sierra could probably guess what happened.Now Linda and Gene lived with the Quirks.Paige might have seen Linda and Gene, upset. Perhaps there was a conflict between Paige, Linda, and Gene when she came back, so Paige left in anger. Originally, she wanted to talk to Paige about something today.It looked like she would have to find another opportunity.Sierra discreetly glanced at Linda and Gene.Linda and Dad sat together, and Gene sat in between her grandparents, being treated like a precious grandson. They were a harmonious family.At that moment, she felt like an outsider.They made her uncomfortable, and she could not wait to leave this house.However, s
“Um?" Paige paused, looking at Mia with confusion. "What do you mean, Mia?""Sister!" Mia looked at Paige, smiling. "There's a little sister in Aunt Paige’s belly."Paige froze and looked at Mia in shock. They said that children could see things adults could not. When kids looked at a pregnant woman's belly, they could tell what it was."Really?" Paige asked with a smile.“Mhmm.” Mia looked at Paige's belly and said, "A little sister."Tina smiled at Paige and said, "It might really be a sister. The elderly say that children's eyes can see things adults can't."Paige nodded. "Yeah, I heard that, too."It seems there was a strong chance of a girl in her belly.Chris firmly believed it was a daughter, while Mia insisted it was a sister.Tina smiled meaningfully, saying, "Paige, don't be sad. Whether you have a girl now and a boy later, it's the same.""Huh?" Paige paused, looking at Tina in surprise. Sad? Sad about what? Did Tina think she was sad because she was expect
"Let's go," Paige said haughtily.…Chris and Paige made their way to the mall, and along the way, Paige had already decided what she wanted to buy. Once at the mall, Chris led Paige straight to the basement.Paige was slightly confused.Why were they going to the basement floor? There was usually a nationwide chain of supermarkets and some shops selling miscellaneous items at that level. Were they going grocery shopping? Then, Paige saw Chris entering a maternity and baby store.Oh no. Suddenly, Paige had a bad feeling. Today is a workday, and the store was filled with moms with their children. As soon as Chris entered, almost everyone involuntarily looked at him. Then, they all marveled at Chris's looks and demeanor.A salesgirl enthusiastically approached. "Sir, may I help you with something?"Chris said, "I want to buy clothes for a little girl."The salesgirl, looking at Chris' perfect appearance, felt slightly disappointed.‘Such a perfect man. He must be married
Paige looked up at Chris.Chris thought there was something off about how the young girl was looking at him."What?" He raised an eyebrow.Paige quickly shook her head. "Nothing."Chris was confused. It did not look like nothing to Paige."Are you staring at me because I'm handsome?" Chris asked."Um…” Blushing, Paige reluctantly nodded.Actually, there was no reluctance. Chris was good-looking and had a face that even models would be jealous of.Chris looked at Paige and said, "That’s why it's essential to find someone good-looking when looking for a partner."‘What did he mean?’Chris casually said, "Haven't they said online? The uglier you are, the more you should aim for someone good-looking. Once successful, the grand enterprise of remodeling the family genes is complete."Paige was at a loss for words."By finding someone like me, you've already achieved the perfect remodeling of your family genes,” Chris continued.What is he talking about? Family gene remodeling?
Chris went on and on about numerous reminders, advising Paige not to engage in strenuous activities, avoid the cafeteria food, steer clear of snacks and soft drinks, and so on.At first, Paige responded to Chris. However, as time passed, her face became expressionless, like an emotionless machine. Chris noticed and raised an eyebrow. "What's the matter? Impatient?"Quickly snapping back, Paige straightened up and said, "No. I've taken all your advice to heart.""Heh..." Chris chuckled. He could see through Paige's indifferent facade. "Go on in," he said, letting things slide given her pregnancy."Sure." Paige finally felt liberated, happily entering the school like a bird released from its cage. Chris smirked and started the car.…Sierra emerged from the restroom, her pretty face flushed with excitement. She was pregnant!Pregnant with either Dan or James' child. However, she could not be sure because, during this process, she had been with both Dan and James. With Dan,
James looked at Sierra and paused. Sierra was going without makeup today?Walking over and getting a closer look, James realized that, indeed, Sierra was barefaced. Sierra, a delicate woman, became even more exquisite after her engagement to Chris. Whenever she stepped outside, she was adorned with refined makeup and stylish clothing.However, today, Sierra was completely makeup-free.Sierra was still young, with beautiful facial features. The difference between her natural beauty and her made-up appearance was not substantial. However, Sierra's temperament leaned towards gentleness and fragility. Without makeup, she seemed less vibrant but more delicate.Delicate to the point of making one feel sorry for her."James..." Sierra smiled brightly at James, her eyes shining.James nodded indifferently, sitting across from Sierra. He looked at her and asked, "You said you had something important to tell me?"Sierra gazed at James, blushing suddenly. "Yes."James raised an eyebro
Sierra gazed at James, tears streaming down her face. "I'm not afraid, James… As long as I can be with you, I don't care about any gossip.""I am," James replied coldly.Sierra looked at James, unable to find any other words. She silently cried in heartache. James observed Sierra in tears. If it were his beloved crying before him, he would feel sad and guilty. However, Sierra was not the one he loved. He watched her cry with nothing but annoyance and disdain.Was she truly that heartbroken?From a while ago until now, she had been crying incessantly. Was she exploiting the advantage of a woman's tears? Tears were her greatest weapon. Did she think that by crying continuously, he would feel pity for her?No, he simply would not."I've got something to do. I'll be leaving first." James stood up and looked down at the weeping Sierra. "Regarding the child, you know my stance. Think it over carefully. If you decide to do it but have anxiety, call me. I'll take you to the hospi
The receptionist did not reply. Gloria: [You're in trouble. I can't save you now.]The receptionist: [No, I haven't eaten it yet.]Gloria: [Good thing you haven't. I'm coming down.]As soon as the receptionist received Gloria's message, Gloria stepped out of the elevator.Upon reaching the front desk and noticing the bag of strawberry laces opened on the desk, Gloria glared at the receptionist. "You said you hadn't eaten it!"The receptionist looked a little guilty. "I just opened it and haven't had a chance to take one yet."Gloria sneered. "Haven't had a chance? You sound like you regret it."“I don't.""You can't afford this cup of bubble tea. If you did take one, watch out… You might lose your job."The receptionist paused in surprise. "Is it expensive?"Gloria nodded. "It is."“Good thing I didn't take one," the receptionist mumbled. Gloria rolled her eyes. If they were not on the same team, she would not even bother saving her."Why is this bag of strawberry laces
Chris chuckled. "Really?"Paige's face turned slightly red. She felt embarrassed saying that, and it felt like Chris did not believe her. However, she bit the bullet and nodded. "Yeah, really."Chris smiled and said, "Well then, when you miss me next time, don't just think about it because thinking won't do you any good. When you miss me or care about me, just send me a message or call to check in. After all, I can’t read minds. Also, if you want to hug me, just hug me. Don't hold Hunter in your arms and say you want to hug me. That's just hypocritical."Paige faltered. Hug him when she wanted to hug him? Thanks, but she did not want to hug him. She could easily pick up Hunter, but could she lift Chris so easily? She was not that strong, to begin with."Remember. From now on, when you think of me, send me a message. Ask me if I've eaten, what I've eaten, if I'm tired from work, what I'm doing, or tell me what you're thinking about. Don't keep it all to yourself," Chris said wit
What did he take her for?Besides, what could a woman do with photos? She was not one of those perverted men who did some creepy stuff with women’s photos."Nothing worth admiring?" Chris raised an eyebrow.Paige nodded. "Yeah, they’re nothing worth admiring."Indeed, there was nothing worth admiring about the photos."Ha!” Chris snickered.Paige remained silent and thought, ‘Here comes the snickering again.’"You don’t mean what you say," Chris remarked.Paige frowned. "What did I say that implies otherwise? You're a strange one. You're right here in front of me. Why would I need to admire the photos?"Chris grinned. "So you don't want to admire the photos, but you want to admire me, a living person."Paige blushed slightly, feeling embarrassed. She did not mean that, but what she just said seemed to imply exactly that."How would you want to admire me?" Chris teased.Admire was such an intriguing word.Paige blushed harder. "How else can I admire you? Just by looking,
Before Hunter was born, Chris was the absolute darling of the family. His grandfather favored him, and his parents loved him dearly.However, Hunter's arrival had changed everything. The elders in the family revolved around Hunter all day long. Zander’s first question upon waking up each morning was about Hunter, followed by Ann cuddling Hunter, calling him her darling, and so on.It seemed like everyone had forgotten about Chris.How could Chris, who had always been so cherished, accept that?Chris's expression stiffened as if his thoughts had been unexpectedly revealed, his eyes flickering momentarily.Paige chuckled and said, "Are you seriously competing with a child for attention? Besides, you've been pampered by the family for so many years. Hunter has only been pampered for a few days."Chris retorted coldly, "I'm not competing with him."Paige did not buy it for a second. She smiled and said, "Sure, you're not competing with him. You're just afraid we'll spoil Hunter."A
Before, Paige could not understand people showing off their babies and wondered why they would go crazy posting their kids on social media. Now, she got it. She found her kid to be the cutest in the world and could not help but snap his photos and post them on her social media platforms to share him with others, hoping for compliments and praise for her little one.However, she also understood that posting too much could annoy people. Hence, she restrained herself to only posting once a day and made sure to fit in a couple of photos!That was her absolute limit!She felt uneasy if she did not post her baby for a day. Then, when she saw her friends' comments praising her little one, she felt happy and proud, like they were getting closer as friends.Indeed, becoming a mom had changed her mindset.Chris, who was watching Paige show off their baby on social media, was even more dissatisfied! They had been married for a long time and had a child together, yet his appearances o
After what felt like ages, Ava lay on the hotel's large bed, staring blankly at the ceiling as the sound of rushing water filled her ears. Niel was in the shower. After releasing his pent-up emotions, he headed straight for the shower. Meanwhile, she lay there, her body aching. She did not want to move a muscle because every movement brought pain.Niel was thrilled with the new experience, but Ava was suffering. She was starting to regret getting involved with Niel. He was going overboard with satisfying his physical needs, and she feared that if things continued like that, Niel might end up causing her harm or maybe even unintentionally ending her life. She had heard of such things happening before, so now, she was caught between a rock and a hard place.On one hand, she did not want to let go of Niel and give up on all the sacrifices and efforts she had put in when she was on the brink of marrying into a wealthy family and becoming a billionaire's wife. On the other han
Pierre fell silent, pondering Shelly's words carefully. Upon reflection, he found Shelly's proposal to be pretty reasonable and entirely feasible. If he were to wait until Shelly entered prison to serve her sentence, he could break up with her afterward. Once his relationship with Shelly ended, his parents would not be as angry. Even if there were some constraints preventing them from openly helping him, they could still assist him discreetly. After all, he was their son, who shared the same blood with them. His parents could not possibly abandon him entirely and let him fend for himself. By lowering himself in front of his parents, he believed they would not neglect him. By then, acquiring the five million dollars would not be too difficult.Shelly watched Pierre, not pressing him to respond. She believed Pierre knew what choice to make. Five million might seem like an astronomical figure, but for the second son of the Alfonsos, it was not much.After much deliberation
She looked at the evil smile on Chris' face, and it all came back to her.Did Chris Intentionally take Hunter to the guest room to hand him over to the nanny so that it would make it easier for him to do what he wanted? What a scumbag! However, since it was something she had personally agreed to, she would not back out.Paige did not resist Chris, and a long time later, she collapsed on the bed. She felt like she should have taken care of Hunter and not fallen for Chris' tricks.Taking care of a child was not as exhausting!She was too tired to even move her fingers.The next day, Paige slept until late morning and then got up to go down for breakfast.When Ann saw Paige, she asked with concern, "Paige, didn't you sleep well last night?"Paige looked really worn out."Didn't Hunter sleep with the nanny last night?" Ann asked curiously.Paige blushed with embarrassment and said, "Last night… I wasn't used to sleeping without Hunter, so I didn't get a good sleep."Ann smile
Even if she offered her sincerity, Chris would not appreciate it, so what else could she offer? "Is money the only thing you have? Do you have nothing else besides money?" Chris said.He thought she was truly clueless. Even after being married for so long and having a child together, did she not know what he wanted?However, Paige was indeed puzzled. Besides money, what else did she have? What else could she have?Chris looked her up and down, speechless. Paige might not have understood what he meant before, but she did now. He meant that although she did not have money, she still had a young body.It seemed all Chris lusted was her body."I’m still recovering," Paige said with a slight blush on her face. She knew Chris had been patient for a long time. They barely had any intimacy during the last trimester of her pregnancy, but there was nothing she could do. She did not want to refuse him, but her body would not allow it.Chris glanced at Paige and said, "We can try other