"You even remember my birthday?" Isabella expressed some surprise.When Isabella gave birth to Asher, Andrew had seen her medical records, which included her date of birth. He had an exceptional memory and remembered it clearly. However, due to recent trivial matters, he had momentarily overlooked it.Isabella tilted her chin slightly, her eyes gathering the moonlight outside the window, filled with a faint coldness and sadness."I am as unlucky as ever. On my tenth birthday, Charlotte and her daughters showed up, and my mom and dad got divorced. On my eighteenth birthday, I slept with the wrong man. On my twentieth birthday, I was wrongly accused of being a mistress. Perhaps, my birth was a mistake.""Mistake? A beautiful mistake." Andrew smiled, reaching out to stroke her head, his posture almost indulgent. "Don't overthink it. Everything has its meaning."His palm moved from the top of her head to the tips of her hair, with water droplets in his palm.After washing, Isabella didn't
"Where are you going?" Andrew sat up straight, looking at her."Asher is crying; I'll go check on him," Isabella said urgently, her tone accompanied by light panting, and her chest heaving."Going like this?" Andrew raised his lips, revealing a hint of mischief. His heated gaze focused on her chest.She exclaimed, hastily fumbling to fasten her bra. Her face turned red once again.Before she could take a step after fixing her clothes, he pulled her back onto the sofa."What are you doing? I need to comfort Asher," Isabella glared at him discontentedly.Andrew faintly curved his lips, his smile subtle but elegant. "How do you comfort Asher? Can you even feed him? You don't know how many milliliters of milk he drinks or how many scoops of formula, do you?"She was stunned by his question, glaring at him fiercely.She knew she hadn't fulfilled her motherly duties, but it wasn't her fault; the real culprit was the man in front of her."I don't know how much formula Asher drinks, but the f
In my impression, although Isabella comes from a wealthy background, she has never adorned herself with ostentatious jewelry, presumably because she doesn't like it."Well, then gift her some sexy lingerie; it's the best gift. Although it's given to a woman, the one who ultimately benefits is you," Ryan said, wearing a lecherous grin.Andrew's gaze grew colder, his deep blue eyes lowering as he opened the files on the table. "There's nothing; you can leave.""..." Ryan felt like he had been taken apart and dismembered. "Alright, Alpha."At the same time, Isabella's car had already stopped in front of the Harris family villa.Even the weather was not favorable; halfway through the drive, it started to rain.A chilly autumn rain, she opened the car door, and a chill hit her face.Instinctively, she raised her eyes, looking at the villa in the wind and rain. The few steps in front of the building seemed to exude a sense of chilliness.And on the steps stood a tall man.At the same time,
In the living room of the Harris family, although not bustling with people, it was still a public place. James, feeling a bit awkward, pulled Emily's arm from around his neck."Don't be silly. You're a girl; be a bit more dignified."However, Emily seemed boneless, sticking herself to him, "Don't care about it, I'm yours, and I've given you my chastity. I haven't even gone on a date with another man."Isabella found it disgusting to listen to. Emily was blatantly crossing the line. How could she say such things so confidently, without a trace of guilt?Watching James being deceived, Isabella felt a mix of satisfaction and pity for him.However, Emily's next words were the last straw for Isabella.Emily, still hugging James, looked pitiful, "A girl's chastity is so important. Speaking of which, Isabella is really pitiful. She lost her virginity inexplicably to a stranger. It's not good for her reputation, and our parents have been worried about her marriage. You have a cousin who is st
"Aunt, please don't have the secretary write a check for now. That piece of land is worth twenty million. I'm afraid of carrying such a large check; it might get lost."At this point, Charlotte had already opened her handbag and took out a check. The amount on the check was only one million. This was the price of that piece of land twenty years ago, and she didn't intend to redeem it at its current market value.Isabella's words caused a slight crack in Charlotte's perfect smile. She awkwardly stuffed the check back into her bag.Emily stood on the side, her eyes red with anxiety. In her view, Mrs. Brown didn't favor her because she didn't have as substantial a dowry as Isabella.Isabella ignored them and turned to David, "Dad, your old classmates and colleagues all know that the land deed of the ancestral house is in my mom's name. If you use your ex-wife's things as a dowry for your stepdaughter, it will only make people laugh. Besides, Brown family doesn't insist on that piece of l
Originally, Charlotte stole her husband. Now, Charlotte's daughter is stealing her daughter's fiancé. They are simply like robbers."If I haven't died by then, I'll definitely come to celebrate with a cup of wedding wine. Mrs. Brown, such a upright person, I never expected her to raise a son like James, who is so fickle. A person like him isn't worthy of Isabella.""Hum, speaking so self-righteously. It seems you're still in the dark," Emily sneered."What do you mean?" Eleanor looked confused.Emily leaned in, her voice becoming sarcastic and sharp. "Hasn't your precious daughter told you why James rejected her? Isabella got involved with some wild man, even had his illegitimate child. Of course, James wouldn't want her, this shameless second-hand goods.""You, you're talking nonsense!" Eleanor's voice trembled, one hand covering her chest."If I'm really talking nonsense, why are you getting so worked up?" Emily continued, "Did Isabella not tell you that she lied about studying abro
Mrs. Brown was Eleanor's best friend in her lifetime. She almost fainted in front of Eleanor's photo."Eleanor, why did you leave so suddenly? I didn't even have a chance to say goodbye... I haven't even seen you for the last time...""Auntie, crying too much is harmful. If my mom knows, she will also be uneasy." Isabella supported Mrs. Brown's arm. Her voice was calm but very hoarse.Mrs. Brown grabbed her hand, choked up and asked, "Did your mom leave any instructions before she passed away?"Isabella shook her head, "She left in a hurry, I didn't even have a chance to see her for the last time."Her eyes were slightly red, tears welling up in her eyes.At this, Mrs. Brown burst into tears again.James had been accompanying her, but a few words of comfort didn't work. So, he had to say to Isabella, "My mom hasn't been well lately. I'll take her home first. If you need any help, just let me know."She nodded, faintly said, "Thank you." But in reality, she would never contact James. A
Isabella was on the verge of an emotional outburst when a strong hand suddenly pressed on her shoulder. The warmth between the palms inexplicably reassured her.Andrew naturally pulled her close, his sharp blue eyes calmly fixed on David. "Mr. David's deep affection for his ex-wife is truly touching. However, regardless, there's no reason for an ex-husband to attend his ex-wife's funeral. If your current wife were to find out, it wouldn't be conducive to the stability of your current family. It's getting late; please leave."Isabella heard Andrew speak at such length for the first time. Usually, he is quite reserved and economical with words.David was left speechless, his face turning livid.The atmosphere became cold and tense.William didn't want any unpleasantness in front of Eleanor's grave."David, thanks for taking the time to come and offer condolences. My sister has been laid to rest; you may leave now."In reality, David and Eleanor had been divorced for many years, and thei
Isabella chuckled softly at his words. Then, she got out of bed, tidied her clothes, and opened the door.As soon as the door opened, Asher lunged in, diving straight into his mother's soft embrace."Mommy's precious baby is back," Isabella planted a kiss on Asher's cheek."Amelia took Asher to ride the slide, and then we're coming down!" Asher exclaimed excitedly.Isabella nodded with a smile and asked, "Asher, Do you like to play on the slide?""Yes! I like it." Asher nodded vigorously and said, "I want to eat marshmallows. Mommy, you will buy marshmallows for me, right?"Amelia thought that too many sweets were bad for Asher's teeth, so she rarely let him have candy. Asher was clever; whenever he couldn't get what he wanted from Amelia, he would turn to Isabella and act cute.Isabella smiled and nodded, "Alright, next time Mommy will take Asher to the park to buy marshmallows.""Asher loves Mommy the most!" Asher hugged Isabella's neck and giggled.Isabella carried the child downst
Isabella sat in the passenger seat of Andrew's car, holding a thick stack of documents, still finding it hard to believe.In her impression, Robert had always been deeply secretive, shrewd, and ruthless, having run Moonlit Art Inc. for many years, firmly entrenched in his position.She had constantly been troubled by how to deal with him, yet Robert handed Moonlit Art Inc. back to her and even planned her way forward.She couldn't help but wonder if everything that had just happened was an illusion."Andrew, let me pinch you," Isabella said."Why?" Andrew asked, holding the steering wheel with one hand, puzzled."I want to see if I'm dreaming," Isabella replied."Shouldn't you pinch yourself then?""Are you silly? Pinching myself hurts. Pinching you is the same," Isabella answered seriously.Andrew: "..."He'd be foolish to let her pinch him."Andrew, do you think Robert might be possessed? He just handed the company back to me so easily. Moonlit Art Inc. is worth billions," Isabella
Robert stood at the café entrance, watching as the black Benz disappeared from view. Only then did he step down the stairs and walk towards his car. Holding the electronic key in his hand, he unlocked the car just as his phone vibrated in his jacket pocket.Glancing at the caller ID, he saw Alice's name and habitually frowned.When he answered, Alice's cool voice came through, "Robert, I'm planning to sell the house. While packing today, I found some of your things. Come get them today, or I'll throw them out with the trash."Robert and Alice's marriage had been a heavy loss. Alice would never have agreed to the divorce willingly. Robert had left her all the property and cash in his name before she agreed to the divorce.After hanging up, Robert drove to their former home.The electronic lock had long since been changed by Alice, so he could only knock on the door.Alice answered, her attitude indifferent. Now divorced, they were like strangers."Your things are in the kitchen. Take a
When Isabella received Robert's call, she was at the spa with Oliver. The beautician handed Isabella her phone, and she answered the call directly.Hearing Robert's voice surprised Isabella. After hanging up, she removed her face mask and sat up.“Isabella, what’s wrong?” Oliver asked, puzzled.“Robert wants to meet. Not sure what he’s up to this time,” Isabella replied.“He’s Charlotte’s family. He can’t mean any good. Maybe you shouldn’t go,” Oliver said, worried.“Moonlit Art Inc. is still in Robert’s hands.” Isabella sighed, jumped off the bed, and slipped on her high heels. “You go home; I’ll go meet him.”Isabella quickly washed her face, dressed, and drove to the meeting place. Robert had arranged to meet at a café, and for safety, Isabella sent the café's location to Andrew.After sending the message, she tossed her phone back into her bag. Her red Maserati parked steadily outside the café.Isabella stepped out, carrying her bag and walking into the café in her high heels.Wea
"Charlotte, Emily, please have a seat," Robert said calmly.Charlotte, who had been kept waiting for several hours, was seething with anger but had no outlet for it. After all, they were there to ask for help, and when asking for help, one must have the right attitude. She led Emily to the sofa in the reception area and sat down.Robert finished his work and then sat down on the single-seater sofa opposite them, instructing the secretary to bring over some coffee."No need. We’ve had enough coffee to be full," Charlotte replied sarcastically.However, the secretary still brought a cup of coffee and placed it on the coffee table in front of Robert.Robert took a sip of the coffee and spoke in a light tone, "I was thinking of finding time to talk to you, cousin. Since you’re here, there's no need to schedule a time.""Robert, what is it?" Charlotte asked."Not long ago, Alice and I finalized our divorce," Robert said."What?" Charlotte’s eyes widened in surprise. "Something as major as
News of David being taken into police custody was suppressed by Andrew, preventing any public impact. However, high society circles are always well-informed, making it impossible to keep the matter entirely under wraps.Mr. Jacob specifically called Andrew to inquire about the situation, his tone laced with sarcasm. Andrew offered no explanation, but after hanging up, he instructed Ryan to send evidence of Thomas's money laundering and bribery to Mr. Jacob, nearly giving the latter a heart attack.Subsequently, the Clark family also received the news. They was not as easygoing.Mrs. Clark directly ordered the servants to throw out all of Emily's belongings, declaring that Stellan should divorce her.Emily ran back home in tears, immediately throwing herself into Charlotte's arms upon entering."Emily, why are you crying like this? What happened?" Charlotte asked with a sigh.Recently, with Victoria and David both imprisoned, Charlotte had aged significantly."Mom, Stellan wants to div
Meanwhile, inside the CEO's office, Isabella was sitting in the boss's chair behind the large desk, sipping freshly brewed coffee and playing games on Andrew's computer. Andrew's computer was top-notch, and there wasn't a hint of lag while gaming.Isabella was thoroughly enjoying herself, unaware of how much time had passed until the office door opened from the outside and Andrew walked in with a file in hand. Seeing Isabella in his chair softened his otherwise stern expression."You're done with the meeting," Isabella remarked upon seeing him. She closed the game and rested her arm on the desk, propping her chin up to look at him. "Andrew, your computer is great for gaming."Andrew shook his head with a smile, feeling a bit helpless. The information on his computer was valuable enough to buy half of Ithaca town, yet only Isabella dared to use it for gaming."If you like it, I'll have Nathan buy one just like it for you.""Great!" Isabella nodded with a smile, standing up and sidling
“If Andrew would divorce me because the Harris family falls from grace, it would only prove he's not worth trusting. Victoria, do you understand what love is? I love Andrew, and I believe he loves me too.”"Love?" Victoria sneered disdainfully. "Isabella, you're truly ridiculous.""It's not me who's ridiculous, it's you, Victoria. Your whole life has been like a joke." Isabella slowly stood up, her eyes narrowing as she looked down at her."In fact, I've considered many ways to end you, but upon reflection, the best method is to bring you to justice. Victoria, you must live well in prison, reflect on what you've done and the lives you've ruined. I'll make time to visit you."After saying this, Isabella arrogantly turned and walked away, her high heels clicking with each step as she left the hospital room.Behind her, Victoria suddenly erupted into hysterical screams and roars, "I don't want to go to prison! Let me go, let me go!"Hearing the commotion, two guards outside rushed in and
At night, Isabella and Andrew had just finished an intense sex. They lay naked under the covers, chatting. Just as they were kissing passionately, the phone vibrated, interrupting them.Andrew, slightly annoyed, answered the call. Whatever the other person said made him glance at Isabella subconsciously."Andrew, what happened?" Isabella asked after he hung up."Victoria was injured and admitted to the hospital," Andrew replied."Is it easy to get injured in custody?" Isabella asked, puzzled."She was courting death; no one could stop her," Andrew said coldly. "Victoria requested to see Charlotte multiple times but was denied. She must have resorted to self-harm as a last-ditch effort. Once admitted to the hospital, she can see family according to regulations.""Victoria is still hoping David will get her out," Isabella said with a cold laugh. "She wants to see family, right? I'm also her family. Tomorrow, I'll go see her at the hospital."The next day, Isabella got up unusually early