Originally, the plan was to teach Paige a lesson and make her realize not to block him again. However, what could he do? He found her incredibly cute. There was no way he could keep a straight face and scold her. He just wanted to cheer her up and maybe tease her while he was at it.Paige looked at Chris. At first, she was serious and had prepared herself for a big argument with Chris. This time, she would not back down. She was determined to show Chris she was not someone to mess with—like a little cat that could bite when provoked. She had even considered that, given Chris' temper, she might get a good scolding.Even so, she had not thought about backing down. She was ready to fight for her dignity, even if it meant going down in a blaze of glory. Yet, unexpectedly, Chris smiled and gently said he was just teasing her.It was so frustrating. She had mentally prepared for a duel with Chris, a fight to the death. However, to Chris, it was just a playful tease. One casual rem
Chris stared at the slick Paige. She was definitely more articulate than before."Finding someone better means I'm not good enough, right?" Chris remarked.Paige blushed, and her heart raced. However, she braved it out. "Well, I don't know. After all, you're the only one I’ve been with. I'll have to wait until you're dead to find someone and make a comparison.""Ha..." Chris sneered at Paige. "You're just recklessly courting disaster.""Do you think just because you're pregnant doesn't mean I can't do anything to you? There's always after that baby pops out. Unless you’ve got the guts to carry on being pregnant for a lifetime, or else, once the kid is out, watch how I handle you," Chris sneered, a wicked grin playing on his lips.Paige bit her lip, feeling a shiver of fear creep into her veins.Despite that, Paige, the unyielding queen of comebacks, could not afford to back down."I... I'm just speaking the truth. I really have only you, so I can't compare. And, in the beginning
Nina had only ever liked Chris. It had been so for many years. She could not shift her affection just because a man resembling Chris appeared for a brief moment or two.However, watching Martin, who resembled Chris, show concern and attentiveness, she could not suppress her happiness and excitement. With a face like Chris’, Martin caring for her was as if Chris was caring for her. Even if it was not, she could imagine it that way.Her empty heart found a strange satisfaction.She even thought that if she could not be with Chris in this lifetime, perhaps getting Martin would not be bad either. Nina could consider Martin a substitute for Chris, even though Martin was far inferior to the real Chris. Something was better than nothing.Having a substitute who looked like Chris was better than having nothing at all.Of course, this was her last resort. If she could be with Chris, she would do everything to make it happen. After all, how could a substitute compare to the real deal?Ha
James said, "You've seen Nina's current situation. Her hospitalization is linked to the Mr. Jewell you mentioned. You, bearing a resemblance to Chris, I hope you won't appear before Nina again. It's better for her not to reminisce."Martin paused, looking at James in surprise. "Nina's hospitalization is related to Mr. Jewell? How?"James stared coldly at Martin. "That’s none of your concern."Martin smiled, saying, "Maybe I overstepped, but I care about Nina. As for your request for me to stay away from her, I'm afraid I can't comply."James frowned. "What do you mean?"Martin chuckled. "It’s literally what I said. Nina and I are friends. I won't let Mr. Jewell dictate who I can or can't be friends with. I believe Nina wants the same."James coldly observed Martin. "You think you can replace Chris just because you look slightly like him? Don't even dream of it for a second."Martin grinned. "Mr. Burt, you’re overthinking. Currently, I have no such intentions towards Nina. We're
Sierra, on the other hand, was a calculating and scheming woman. As long as Sierra made a move, Martin would not be able to escape Sierra's grasp.Now, it seemed like Sierra was already interested in this matter. The next step was to find an opportunity for Sierra to meet Martin. Once Sierra laid eyes on Martin, he would undoubtedly be captivated.Once Sierra would make her move and snatch Martin away, he could use this chance to divorce Sierra. After that, he could express his feelings to Nina.Nina would understand that whether it was Chris, Martin, or any other man in the world, they were all scoundrels, not worthy of her love.There was only him.Only he loved her the most and would love her forever. He was the only one who would never betray her.…In the evening, James was particularly sullen.Sierra held onto James tightly. She felt like James was a lunatic, loving Nina deeply on one hand while being 'intimate' with her on the other.He was either mentally confused or p
Having lost Chris, she ended up marrying James.Since James could not provide her with love, she slowly schemed for the Burts' estate.She would feel sad for love but would not want to die over it.Suddenly, a bright realization flashed through Sierra's mind.She finally understood why James had repeatedly mentioned Martin today.James thought she might still have feelings for Chris, so, like Nina, she might be tempted by Martin. He hoped Sierra would pursue Martin herself.If she could lure Martin away from Nina, it would be a triple win for James.Firstly, it meant Nina could not be with Martin, which left James to pursue Nina.Secondly, if she cheated with Martin and James caught her, he would surely divorce her. Being at fault, her fate would be miserable.Thirdly, Paige and Chris would be disgusted when they found out she cheated with a man somewhat similar to Chris. It would affect her relationship with Paige, turning sisters into enemies.Heh…James was really playing
Why was he not getting mad? It seemed like he genuinely did not care about her. He treated her as a replacement for Paige, someone to fill the void when he could not have Paige by his side.However, should there not be some emotions after all this time? People develop feelings for their pets over time, be it a cat or a dog. Moreover, she was a human being, alive and real. They had been together for so long. Randall should feel something, even if not love, at least appreciation for her efforts, gratitude for her devoted heart, and acknowledgment of the sacrifices she made for him.Why did he not, though?Was it because she had not done enough, sacrificed enough? Were her efforts not sufficient to move him? Ava was not like this initially. As she got to know him, she slowly understood what kind of woman he admired. She worked hard to transform herself into Paige's image, mimicking the way Paige smiled by practicing countless times in front of a mirror.She gathered informat
Gloria was skeptical."You don't look like it," Gloria said.Ava chuckled and asked, "What do I look like to you, Gloria?"Gloria replied bluntly, "You look like you're planning to seduce Mr. Jewell while Madam is pregnant, aiming for the top."Ava, still in a good mood, said, "Gloria, you've really misunderstood me. I swear I haven't.""Then what private business do you have with Mr. Jewell? As a receptionist, what kind of private business could you have with Mr. Jewell? Even if it's related to him, it should be work-related," Gloria remarked.Ava smiled and said, "I really have something to discuss with Mr. Jewell. Gloria, could you please ask him if he'd like to see me?"Gloria looked at Ava.She was on the verge of calling Ava a sly fox. Ava remained unfazed, continuing to chat with her with that easygoing smile. This woman was truly scheming and calculative.It was not that Ava had a good temper, as even the most good-tempered person would get angry when spoken to like
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