Janice took Maia's hand and said, "Don't worry, I will fight for you. Ceddy has been with you for four years, and I will not let him get away with this!""Sob, Aunt Janice..." Maia choked and cried even more miserably, her tears falling down her cheeks like broken beads. She finally could not bear it anymore and ran to the washroom.Janice stared at Maia's back as she left the table with her fist clenched. She then coughed heavily, her originally pale complexion became a little rosier, and there was a faint trace of worry in her expression.Cedrick was a very decisive person. However, he was not very intuitive when it came to emotions.Shortly after, Maia was looking in the mirror in the washroom with a smug face, unlike her sad and pathetic self just moments ago at the table with Janice.She knew that Cedrick was particularly concerned about this Aunt Janice of his. Since he was a kid, he only listened to her, not even Grandpa Mason.As long as Janice strongly opposes their divo
Mr. Lewis tried his best to entertain Cedrick. He toasted and chatted with him to lift the atmosphere as much as he could. He was not like a chairman but rather a member of the public relations team…Most of their topics were about official matters and occasionally changed to a few unimportant gossip.Catelyn pretended to be transparent. She only concentrated on eating with her head hanging low.Undeniably, the dishes were made excellently. The portion of each dish was not much, but it was extraordinarily delicious, and the aroma would linger for a long time."Ms. Clark, I don't know if you still remember me? It's my honor to meet you again today. Come, I'll give you a toast."After indulging in the dishes for a while, Mr. Lewis suddenly raised the glass to Catelyn.Catelyn was taking The Majestique's featured mushroom soup. Upon hearing Mr. Lewis's words, she wiped the soup from the corner of her mouth and smiled. She picked up a wine glass to return the toast.She felt strange
The young servant got up from the ground in embarrassment and nodded repeatedly.Several burly bodyguards rushed over after receiving the order.The bodyguards stood at the door and cast dark shadows around them in their black uniform with a nameplate pinned to the neckline, sending off an oppressive aura.However, Maia had not taken these people seriously at all.The more her anger burned, the more she pretended to be casually fiddling with the ring on her middle finger. "I heard that Mr. Lewis invited Master Cedrick to a meal. Why am I, the real fiance, treated like I'm an outsider?"Mr. Lewis, who was originally boiling with anger, suddenly showed a startled face. "You… you are Master Cedrick's real fiance?"After a pause, he asked Catelyn in disbelief and asked, "Then who are you?""Mr. Lewis, don't you know her? She's my distant cousin, Catelyn Clark."Without waiting for Catelyn's explanation, Maia raised her eyebrows lazily and said calmly, "Master Cedrick, it looks like
Maia knew that Cedrick did not want to talk to her at all.However, she would not let them leave so easily.Maia's eyes rolled hastily, and she instantly cried miserably. She caught up to Catelyn in a few steps and grabbed her wrist. She said fiercely, "Wait a minute!"Her sharp nails dug into Catelyn's skin…"Let me go," Catelyn cried in pain and gritted her teeth.Maia's eyes slowly began to gather tears again. She put on a pitiful expression once more."Cat, don't you already have Jamie's son? Why are you still pestering Master Cedrick? You knew clearly that he would be your future cousin-in-law. I have loved him for four years. I gave him my youth. You can do whatever you want, just don't take him away…"Although she pretended to be miserable, she dug her nails deeper and deeper into Catelyn, like a poisonous snake sinking its fang."If he can be taken away, then he's never yours to begin with." Catelyn could feel her scalp tingle for a while at the resentful look in Maia's
"We will keep in touch because of some reasons at work. However, we are not considered close to each other.""You don't need to be humble. I've heard it all. For your sake, Ceddy even ignored the four-year relationship with Mai."Janice still had that indifferent and calm expression. There was no contempt in her tone.Catelyn was well aware of the warning in her words. She stared at Janice with intense sincerity, and a sense of stubbornness filled her eyes.She was not the kind of person Janice thought her to be!"I feel deeply sorry that the engagement between Master Cedrick and Ms. Clark was terminated, but I'm only an employee to Master Cedrick.""Alright, stop with those high-sounding words trying to fool people. Although I'm not wise, I'm a generation older than you. I've seen many young girls trying to rely on men to gain glory and fame with ease. I've never stopped these girls who want to get close to Ceddy. After all, it's always the girls who suffer from such things."J
Cedrick was then entrusted to Janice.Janice had been weak and sick since she was born. She could not have children of her own due to her medical condition, so she took care of Cedrick as if he was her own son.The two had a strong familial relationship for many years. Although they were not actually mother and son, they already saw each other like one."Aunt Janice, you should know my temper. I never said things for fun. Especially when I said I don't want to get married anymore," he explained in a soft voice.Janice was still unwilling to accept the fact, even though she knew very well that Cedrick would not change his mind on this."But Mai has been with you for four years...""I'll make it up to her. You're not in good health. The doctor said you'd better not go out so soon. I'll send you back to Nandose Villa." After saying that, Cedrick looked at the waiter and said, "Arrange a car for me."The waiter did not dare to hesitate and hurried to carry out the orders.Janice ha
Catelyn looked around in a panic.She glanced around and saw his shoes.Those doubts that he was making fun of her were gone in an instant. After a long time, Catelyn foolishly squeezed out the words, "Are you really not kidding?""I'm serious."Cedrick admitted that he was a little impulsive in the room just now, but when he thought of being with her, it seemed that it was not as unacceptable as he thought it would be.The feeling she gave him… She looked exactly like the woman four years ago.Thinking of this, a flash of gloom appeared in Cedrick's deep eyes, but it disappeared in an instant.Catelyn summoned up the courage to slowly raise her head and look into his eyes. Her heart beat fast. She carefully asked, "Then, does this mean that you want to be with me?"Cedrick said calmly, "Yes."Catelyn scratched her thigh.It hurt. This did not seem like a dream.All of a sudden, what had happened these days flashed through her mind.In the room in the Barricade Club, Cedric
Cedrick stared at her with a cold gaze."Why?"Catelyn was determined to cut clean from him. She could not afford to offend him because of his status."I just want an ordinary life and a relationship. Someone who can hold my hand and walk on the road with me, or watch a movie or go to a rundown diner with me.""The most important thing is that we have the same morals and opinions. I want someone that I can share the same thoughts with. You are superior, and every move of yours has attracted the attention of everyone. There is no way to cross this gap. What you said will only become a burden for me and my baby..."As soon as she finished speaking, the back of her hand, which was drooping beside her, was suddenly held by a warm hand.The skin on the back of her hand gradually warmed her up, which made her heart beat slower…Catelyn dared not look at Cedrick beside her. However, somehow, she looked up in panic…Cedrick narrowed his eyes dangerously. He was handsome, and there was