Chris knew exactly who Paige was talking about.He remained silent."Though... I know it’ll be complicated," Paige said.As Chris' wife, if she were to cut ties with her mother, it could lead to disastrous social consequences. The uninformed masses and some self-righteous moralists would condemn her for being ungrateful, even if the Quirks treated her poorly. The last time Mildred's incident became a hot topic online, the public overwhelmingly sided with Paige. However, if she were to truly sever ties with the Quirks, those same people might turn against her, accusing her of being too harsh. They would argue that regardless, they were her parents who gave her life and raised her.She could handle being criticized and insulted. However, as Chris's wife, her actions and words could impact both Chris and the Jewells. If she truly cut ties with Bob and Wendy, she could be labeled unfilial, potentially affecting the Jewells’ stocks and more.In the age of widespread internet, even a
Then, their news would not cause much of a stir.Sophia thought of something and decided to check other colleagues' public accounts. Surprisingly, she stumbled upon news about Bob and Wendy's divorce.Curious, she checked more public accounts.The news about Bob and Wendy's divorce was everywhere, even on entertainment news accounts. The news had spread. These were significant public accounts with a considerable following, and the divorce of Wendy and Bob was bound to create a buzz online. The story was not only intriguing and melodramatic, but it involved Chris' in-laws.It seemed the Jewells had indeed taken action.If not for them, no one else would dare touch this matter. Even if someone tried, the Jewells would strike first and prevent it from escalating.Why would the Jewells go after the Quirks? Had they finally had enough?Sophia considered the Quirks' troublesome and melodramatic events. If she were Chris, she probably would not be able to stand it, either.…Toda
Sierra thought Paige's words were a bit odd.After pondering for a moment, she suddenly realized that Paige did not call Wendy ‘Mom’, but instead referred to her as 'she’. Was Paige now reluctant to call Wendy ‘Mom’, using a cold and distant 'she' to address their mother?"Paige..." Sierra felt a bit uneasy. While she knew Paige did not like Wendy, she never expected Paige's aversion to reach a point where she would not even call her mom."What's wrong? Did something happen?" Sierra asked cautiously, feeling anxious.She was sure something had happened.Watching Paige grow up, Sierra understood her character. Paige was kind and tolerant, rarely holding grudges unless someone crossed a serious line.Did her mom do something extreme to Paige?Paige said, "Sierra, do you remember the escalator incident last time?"Sierra nodded. "Yeah, why? What's wrong?”After Sierra spoke, she suddenly remembered something and had a flash of insight.Could it be..."It was Mom,” Paige said,
All of it seemed orchestrated by Chris.Before, Wendy was Paige's mom. As Chris' mother-in-law, the media in Hevensford refrained from exposing the insider details of their divorce, respecting Chris' reputation. After all, it would be scandalous, and blowing it up would tarnish Chris and Paige's reputation.However, now, she was attempting to harm Paige's child, completely infuriating Chris.Chris no longer shielded that tiny bit of their reputation, letting this matter escalate and ferment online."Mom, what have you done to Paige?" Sierra asked, distressed. "How could you do such a thing to Paige? There's a child in Paige's belly, and it's your grandchild."Wendy had no patience for Sierra and said, "I've already done it. What's the use of bringing it up now? Do you want me to apologize? I won't."Sierra was at a loss for words.She did not expect Wendy to have this attitude. After pondering, she said, “Mom, haven't you realized you're in the wrong?""I'm not wrong," Wendy re
Dan was the kind of guy who was always popular wherever he went.At the gym, there were certainly some older women with questionable intentions trying to hook up with Dan."If I were really after money, after all this time together, would I not have asked you to buy me something? Have I ever approached you for money because my family needed it or someone was sick?" Dan said.‘Well, he had not.’ Wendy pondered."Have I ever mentioned wanting to start a business and asked you to invest?" Dan continued.Wendy shook her head.Looking at Wendy, Dan sighed and said, “You might think I'm playing the long game, but who can predict human emotions? What if one day you don't like me anymore? How can I play the long game then? If I were really after your money, I would have found all sorts of opportunities to get money from you while you still liked me. Why haven't I?"Wendy's heart pounded as she looked at Dan, her eyes sparkling.Could it be that Dan really liked her?"It’s because I ge
Only the main characters were an old man and woman.It turned out that it was all Chris’ meddling.Bob felt angry and bitter in his heart.He thought Wendy was really crazy. She not only harmed herself but was dragging him into it as well.He was innocent, just caught up in the mess created by Wendy, this crazy woman."Paige, believe me, I had no idea what your mom did," Bob hurriedly explained.Paige responded calmly, "I know."Dad was a selfish person. He still hoped to have a child from the union of the Jewells and the Quirks to deepen the relationship between the two families. Why would he harm the child in her belly?Dad wished for her to have a healthy son."Your mom’s mind must be confused. How could she do such a thing?" Bob angrily accused Wendy.However, Paige did not want to hear all this.While Ms. Wilson was wrong, it could ultimately be traced back to Bob. If Bob had not been so determined to divorce Wendy, they would still be a loving couple, and Wendy would n
Bob knew very well that Quirk Enterprise was in his hands. Over the years, its development had been mediocre. While profit had been made, not by much. Coupled with the recent scandals, this year's financials would be undoubtedly dismal.Now, with this new scandal causing stocks to plummet, if he did not intervene, they were heading for a stock market crash. Once that happened, the company would not just stop making money; it might even incur losses.Handing over shares to Paige was a good idea. Under Chris' leadership, the company would undoubtedly prosper. More money would be made. Yet, Bob hesitated.Quirk Enterprise was his baby, his lifelong effort. Bob had always been the one in charge. Every decision, big or small, was his to make. With an 85% stake, he held the power. Giving 51% to Paige meant Quirk Enterprise would no longer be solely under his command. It would be Paige and Chris calling the shots.As the second-largest shareholder, he could only propose ideas. Howev
Paige frowned slightly. Her mood was low as she cast a pitiful look at Chris.Chris was at a loss for words.Was this still his innocent, kind, and cute young girl? Now Paige was a total drama queen, even mastering the art of playing the victim.Paige gazed at Chris. Even with her acting all pitiful, Chris remained unmoved. What kind of unyielding guy was he, not even moved by the sight of his wife in distress?"Honey..." Paige called out to Chris, dragging out the last syllable, her voice sweet and lingering.Deep down, Chris was already surrendering. He could not resist Paige's charm when she acted all cute. However, on the surface, he remained composed, curious to see how far Paige would go if he did not agree.Paige lightly bit her lip. Feeling a bit awkward and shy, she looked at Chris. Even with all her efforts, Chris still was not budging. Did he really not want to help her?Paige thought for a moment and realized she might be asking too much. Chris was already so
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