Henry felt like all his emotions were caught in his throat. He already had an answer in his heart."If you think of me like that too… Then, I really…" Harry looked like he couldn't accept what was happening.Then, Natalie finally spoke, "Harry, rumors have a lot of power. You should address the situation and their doubts even if we did believe you."Not to mention, what you're doing now makes it quite easy for us to misunderstand you."Harry's lips twitched in exasperation. "I don't care how the world judges me. Managing the company is something Dad wanted. Of course, I'd do it properly." "Harry, I'll ask you one last time. Will you allow me to see Dad today?" There were a bunch of emotions surging in Henry's eyes.Henry could pretend that today had never happened as long as Harry didn't cross the line. But if Harry continued to be stubborn, he would start to retaliate too.Harry met Henry's gaze. Harry's gaze was calm, but there was a layer of ice in his eyes. "No," he fin
The second Natalie saw Leslie, she wasn't astounded by her beauty. Instead, she noticed the forced smile on Leslie's face.It was evident that the grand and luxurious wedding was not what Leslie had wanted."Les…" Natalie didn't know what to say when she saw Leslie in such a state. She never thought that Leslie's wedding would end up like this.She clearly remembered what Leslie had said to her when Leslie was still dating Hugh.Leslie had run up to her excitedly and said, "On the day I marry Hugh, I'll become the prettiest bride with the most gorgeous wedding dress. I'll also put on my happiest smile…"Oh, right. I'll also help Hugh put on his ring! We'll both play a part in designing the ring. It sounds so romantic! Then, I'll ask Hugh to sing to me during our wedding ceremony!"Did you know that he's a good singer? If he looks at me and sings for me with that hoarse voice of his while wearing a suit… "Oh, my God! I'll remember that feeling for life!"Perhaps it was because
"Les, can you not smile so stiffly? We're in a public setting. Could you help me maintain my pride? Don't let other people think I forced you to marry me," Ivan said with a low voice that only he and Leslie could hear.Leslie tried her best to smile, but it still looked forced.Ivan could tell she was forcing herself to smile because she was sad. And that was why he couldn't help but say what he'd just said.Leslie looked at him and took a deep breath, forcing herself to smile more brightly.After all, Ivan had been a great help to her. So, she couldn't allow him to be embarrassed in public.She would be an ungrateful and selfish person if she did.The two of them got onto the stage and started the ceremony.Soon, it was time for the bride and groom to exchange vows.The host asked Ivan, "Does the groom willingly take the bride as your wife? To remain loyal and faithful till death do you part?"To cherish and protect her through poverty or wealth? To spend your whole life with
Meanwhile, Harper was standing by the side. After making some calculations, she said enthusiastically, "Hugh's photo-taking skills are very average. "Why don't I help you guys instead? I can print the photos out and give them to Les.""Then I'll have to trouble you with it," Ivan said as he placed his hands on Leslie's shoulders.Harper then took out her phone and began taking some photos.Hugh felt his heart break as he watched Ivan alternate between putting his hands on Leslie's shoulders and waist.He subtly averted his gaze, but Ivan still noticed his actions.After they finished taking the photos, Leslie quickly moved aside.Truthfully, she felt a little uncomfortable being in Ivan's embrace. It felt too intimate.Some time ago, they'd gone to do a pre-wedding photoshoot, and the photographer had asked Ivan to kiss her. However, Leslie couldn't help but dodge just as he was about to do it. She simply couldn't handle such intimacy with him.Fortunately, Ivan didn't fo
Ivan's voice was deep as he whispered in her ear, "Don't worry. I remember what I promised you, and I'll stick to it. I just—I just really wanted to hug you."Although he was only hugging her, Leslie still felt uncomfortable.But then, she remembered that she was his wife now. She couldn't refuse to let him hug her, could she?Leslie's hand paused midair before she slowly put it down."Les, I'll use my whole life to treat you well. So, please don't leave me, alright?" Ivan sounded like he was pleading with her.But Leslie didn't know how to react to his pleas. She could only smile and say, "We just got married. How can you talk about leaving? Don't you think that's inappropriate?"Ivan finally let go of her.His gaze was filled with warmth as he said, "Alright. You must also be tired from today. You should go and rest. This is your room.""Then what about you?" Leslie asked."I can stay here and share a room with you if you wish." Ivan joked.However, he didn't receive an ans
Natalie could tell that Henry was firm in his decision. But she could also see that he was hurting underneath his calm demeanor.He probably never expected to be going up against his brother."Henry…" Natalie looked at him sympathetically, not knowing what to say.But Henry didn't want to worry her, so he hugged her and said, "I'll be back soon. Why don't you go and rest first?""Then, remember to be careful. Don't be too rash and impulsive. Do you hear me?" Natalie reminded."You and our baby are waiting for me at home. Of course, I'll protect myself," Henry said and kissed Natalie's forehead. Then, he left the room.After Henry left, Natalie still felt anxious.Perhaps because she was too worried about Henry, she had even dreamed about him after falling asleep. However, it was a nightmare.Natalie quickly shot up from the dream and began shouting Henry's name.As she looked at the empty room, she suddenly felt the urge to meet Henry. But at that very moment, the room d
However, Harry seemed to not take Henry's words seriously at all.Throughout their conversation, he simply maintained a detached demeanor and didn't even bother to respond.But perhaps Harry had already braced himself for such an outcome.After all, to gain something, one had to be prepared to lose something else. And as for Harry, he wagered his family bonds in this high-stakes game.Henry shook his head as he snapped out of his thoughts, not wishing to dwell further on them."Let's not talk about him anymore. We should rest." He suggested. He didn't want these issues to dampen Natalie's spirits.Yet, Natalie couldn't quite put her mind at ease. "But Dad…" "He probably just imprisoned Dad somewhere else. Considering the debt of having been raised by him, he wouldn't really harm our father," Henry said, though it sounded like he was trying to convince himself more than he was Natalie.Henry hoped that Harry still retained a shred of humanity.With their father still in Harry'
Rachel was already accustomed to facing cameras. However, she never wished for her mother to be exposed to such scrutiny.She wondered how the news of her mother's hospitalization had leaked.Why was it so hard for her to have a bit of privacy? Did these people need to lay bare every aspect of her life under the sun to be satisfied?Yet, they never even asked if she was willing to be subject to all this in the first place.Anger surged within Rachel as she saw the cameras turning to her mother. She quickly shielded her mother and protested, "Stop filming! How would you feel if I shoved a camera in your family member's face? Besides, can't you see she can't handle this kind of situation?"Her mother's mental state was already unstable, and she was prone to fear in crowded settings.However, the reporters seemed to lack empathy as they relentlessly bombarded her with questions.Rachel was infuriated, yet she felt powerless against the barrage of journalists.As a single woman