The pants were in a similar shade of blue.It was minimalistic but classy."Here, try this. This is something different from what you usually wear. I suppose it will make you look younger."Cedrick's eyes scanned the suit and snickered lightly.Makes him look younger?Did he look old in the first place?He was only a few years older than Jamie!…Nine in the morning, on the hilltop near the mansion, a black Mercedis drove down the road and headed to the humongous premises.Unlike the modern design, the mansion retained the vintage architecture from the last century, something like the Bauhaus house architecture. The building was squarish, and there were guards on shifts at the entrance. Right above the entrance was a gold plate spelling out Mason Chateau. One of the four grandest families in Sapphire City, the chateau stood firm on its solid ground, having braved through decades of glory and history.The butler had long been waiting at the front door. He was a sixty-year-ol
It must be the shameless couple who bullied their daughter!Of course, she had to seek justice for Maia!Grandpa Mason was already over eighty years old, but he was still rather healthy. His face was wrinkled, but he was not weak. There was also no stubble on his face. He held a walking stick in his hand and rarely smiled. He was the most respected person in the Mason family.When Cedrick came in, Grandpa Mason's gaze fixated on him. His face was grim. Cedrick walked in casually and smiled lightly. "Grandpa.""Grandpa?" Draco Mason stomped his walking stick on the ground in anger. "Do you still have any respect left for your grandpa?"Cedrick was not shaken by his grandpa's attitude at all but merely glanced over at Mister and Missus Clark."Mister and Missus Clark, nice to see you today.""Hmph, I am not exactly delighted to be here. We have never been more humiliated." Missus Clark was not pleased. She lifted her tea cup and took a sip, and her gaze lingered on Cedrick throu
"I am here to tell you that our engagement has to be canceled, as for the reason…" Cedrick paused and smiled coldly. "That has to be something Mister, and Missus Clark could perhaps enlighten me. Do you know what your good daughter has done?"Missus Clark stood up straight immediately and reprimanded, "Maia loves you so much? What would she do? I think you are just crazily obsessed with the woman!"Cedrick's eyes were still squinting."Really?"His simple word sent both Mister and Missus Clark to the edge. …On the other hand, Miles woke up at seven sharp in the Mason Estate. He saw the familiar room and immediately sprang up from his bed. He promised to sleep with his mummy last night. How did he end up falling asleep first?Has mummy left already?"Young Master Ollie, where are you going…"The maid was about to help Ollie to change, but he sprinted out of the room in his pajamas. Catelyn was making breakfast in the kitchen, her apron wrapped around her waist neatly. She
Catelyn sighed with resignation. "But I am not Master Ollie's real mother, after all. If she ever comes back...""If you are concerned about Master Ollie's biological mother, you don't have to, Miss Clark." Albert had seen with his own eyes that Catelyn was getting along with Ollie and did not wish for Catelyn to feel burdened.Catelyn pretended to be surprised. "Why is that?""Well..." Albert hesitated."It's fine if you can't tell me. Just forget that I asked. I'm just curious about the engagement between Master Cedrick and Maia when Maia isn't Master Ollie's mother.""Miss Clark, please do not mistake Master Cedrick for someone who messes around!" Albert waved his hands frantically and explained, "Master Ollie was an accident. More precisely, he was placed at the door of Mason Mansion, and we don't know who the mother is. However, don't worry, Master Cedrick hates that woman. If she dares to show herself before him, she will suffer for doing so."Catelyn's blood ran cold at th
However, Ollie was clearly displaying a child's innocence compared to how he behaved in the past.Janice was feeling rather weak from the travels, so the servants helped her to the couch. She extended a hand toward Miles gently and asked, "Ollie, have you missed me?"'This lady seems to be really important. She must be a senior to Big Demon, right?' Miles thought to himself as he looked around. He beamed and went to pour a glass of warm water before bringing it to Janice. "Of course I do. I miss you every day! Grandma, have some water..."Janice froze and choked at the bright smile on his face.Ollie also poured water for her all the time, but he would never smile like this. The child seemed to have inherited Cedrick's pride and cold nature perfectly, and though he addressed her as his grandma, he wasn't that close with her."Good boy." Janice accepted the glass and drank the water hesitantly.After she set the glass down, Miles took his yellow duck slippers off and crawled to th
Janice decided to cut to the chase. "I've always wondered what kind of girls Cedrick likes. He was engaged with Maia before, and I thought he liked her, but there was never any affection in his eyes whenever he looked at her. On the contrary, I can sense that he is serious about you. I feel both glad and worried about that. I don't have any children of my own, and Cedrick is like my child. As a mother, I want him to have a strong wife. In the future, I will select a wife who's appropriate for him with you as a reference, but for now... I won't stop you two from dating each other."Catelyn's expression darkened slightly at her words.Janice had promised not to stop them from dating but had also made it clear that Catelyn was not fit to be Cedrick's wife."So you're telling me to know my place and back off when the person who's fit to be his wife shows up?""If you love him, you should prioritize him no matter what. If you don't love him, I will make sure that you are compensated for
A slap landed on her right cheek and interrupted what she was going to say.Betty exclaimed, "What are you doing, Jason?! Mai, let me see if you are hurt."Maia was stunned by the slap. She covered her swollen cheek as tears welled up in her eyes. She bit on her lower lips and stared at her father pathetically. "Dad, why?"Jason took out a pile of photos and threw them at Maia's face as he roared, "Do you even need to ask? Look at what you did! I was dead set on getting justice for your sake, and... you have brought shame to my name!"The photos danced in the air and fell onto the floor, while one stuck onto Maia's face. She took the photo down pathetically, only to see the moment when she went to the hotel with Richard captured on it.The photo was taken at night, and the angle was tilted, so Richard's face was blurred, but Maia's face was as clear as day.'Why are there photos?' She grabbed onto the photo and thought. Panicked, she took a few steps back. "No... These aren't rea
Maia tried to dodge, but Jason grabbed her by the wrist. "What did you just say? Say that again!"Betty's eyes reddened as she questioned hysterically, "How could it not be you? The Four Seasons Hotel, the scent of gardenia, spending a night there, there were so many coincidences...""Before he called the engagement off, I found out that he was looking into what happened all those years back!" Maia decided to come clean and sneered. "I guess he started suspecting me or thought that Catelyn was the woman he was looking for. Don't forget that Catelyn liked using gardenia perfume before her family went bankrupt..."Jason gasped.In comparison to cheating, deceiving Cedrick for four years was far worse.The engagement between the Clark and Mason Families only started because Cedrick had 'deflowered' Maia. If the truth came out, Jason could not begin to imagine the consequences.Though the Clark Family was one of the four most powerful families, the family had been declining since the
Chapter 1943"Just 999 dollars! It will bring you a long, happy life together."The vendor stared at Catelyn with eager eyes, frantically trying to sell his products.Cedrick looked down at Catelyn tenderly and asked, "Do you like it?"Catelyn picked up a charm to take a look, smiling, "It's not bad, but is it too expensive?"The charm was a good symbol. However, it was just casually made, not worth that much. This vendor was clearly trying to rip them off."As long as you like it, it has value."Cedrick raised his chin. Eason immediately handed over 10 hundred-dollar bills.The vendor gazed at the dollar bills with glowing eyes, took them with trembling hands, and chose a perfect charm for Catelyn and Cedrick.Cedrick took the charm and connected Catelyn's hand and his with it.His long, slender fingers moved. Even the slightest movement was very pleasant. Coupled with the romantic atmosphere, it was so beautiful.Joanne got excited as she watched them, clamoring, "I want o
Chapter 1942"Oh my, Evelyn made the shop assistant kneel to put her shoes on? That was too much! Does she think she's a noble princess?""Check out this video. Evelyn framed Mrs. Mason at the mall with a big belly.""Even a beast won't harm its children. Evelyn risked her child's life! How can she be so cruel?""Bah! Mr. Mason is handsome and rich. Evelyn actually cheated on him!""Her lover is too ugly. Evelyn has terrible taste.""Ahhh, Evelyn moaned so lewdly in the video. How can this man compare to Mr. Mason? I want to vomit..."As people online questioned and criticized Evelyn, her reputation completely collapsed, and she quickly became notorious.Cedrick became the victim of this incident.Cedrick sat in the car, looking at the responses on the Internet. He nodded and said, "You did a good job."To create the illusion that Evelyn cheated on Cedrick, Eason used AI technology to change Ralph's face into a stranger's in the videos of Evelyn and him having sex. "Thank
Chapter 1941Evelyn's voice paused, and her eyes were vicious and angry as she questioned hysterically, "But I did everything out of love for you!"Cedrick wanted to laugh. "Thank you, Ms. Swan. Although your love makes me sick, I have kindly prepared a gift for you."Evelyn looked at him in fear and confusion when she saw a familiar figure walk in through the door.The visitor was just as tall, straight, and handsome as Cedrick. It was amazing to see any difference in their appearance."It's you? You're Ralph?" exclaimed Evelyn, her stomach lurching.For so many nights, she had sex with Ralph, the imposter. No wonder the baby she gave birth to was so disgusting too."Little bitch, long time no see. I missed you so much."Ralph grinned and walked toward Evelyn with lustful eyes."Go away! Go away!"Evelyn frantically waved her pillow, trying to repel Ralph, but these attacks were like a kitten's playing in Ralph's eyes.Ralph smiled evilly, dragged Evelyn down from the hospi
Chapter 1940A few seconds later, she tore up the piece of paper regardless and looked at Cedrick with crazy eyes, "I'm your wife! It's Mrs. Mason in name only! All of this is a lie. My daughter is your child! And could only be your child!"Cedrick sneered, his deep eyes icy, "Think what you want, as long as you're happy."His voice was deep, pleasant, and charming, but what he said sent chills down Evelyn's spine.Evelyn looked at him incredulously. The smile on Cedrick's lips became even more fascinating. "There's something I forgot to mention. Are you sure the person you married is me? My wife is Catelyn from the beginning."Previous images flashed through Evelyn's mind. She thought of Cedrick's different attitudes. His passion, his impatience... Scene by scene, frame by frame, it was like a horrible movie, making her shiver."Cedrick, you indeed lied to me..."Evelyn stared at Cedrick with hatred, her eyes paranoid and mad."Even if my child is not yours and I didn't marry
Chapter 1939"I'm satisfied," Cedrick smiled dangerously, his eyes emotional.It was a smile that made Evelyn feel extremely alarmed."Then ... show me the baby."Cedrick looked at Evelyn condescendingly, his deep eyes full of coldness. "Eason."Eason respectfully carried the baby over to the hospital bed. "Mrs. Mason, please."Evelyn took the child in surprise and lifted the swaddling blanket on the baby.Although it was a girl, Evelyn gave birth to her. Naturally, Evelyn loved her.Yet the moment she saw the baby's face, Evelyn's face suddenly changed, and she quickly threw the baby away, leaning down and vomiting."No, it's not my baby! It's not my baby!"'How can she possibly be my child?' The baby was deformed. Her little face was bruised. Her eyes, nose, and mouth were all tightly grown together. She looked extraordinarily horrible..."Mrs. Mason, this is your baby!"Eason nimbly caught the baby that almost fell to the floor and brought it back to Evelyn."Take her a
Chapter 1938"Now, all of you, stop talking nonsense and do your job. We'll have an easy time when she has given birth."The doctor reprimanded and turned to go back to his office.Inside the room, Evelyn scrolled through the videos and news with a bitter smile.These days after she came back, Cedrick visited her every day and was photographed by many reporters and media. Now the news was all about her and Cedrick being in love.Yet only she knew that Cedrick always left soon after he came, never staying longer than fifteen minutes.'Is it really because he's too busy working?'When she thought of Summer and Braylon, who came in and out together affectionately, a glint of jealousy flashed in Evelyn's eyes.If only Cedrick could always stay by her side as Braylon did to Summer.Soon, it was Evelyn's due date."Cedrick, I'm so scared..."Evelyn grabbed Cedrick's sleeve, sweating in pain. "I can't take it anymore. I want a C-section with general anesthesia..."With a cold ligh
Chapter 1937The nurse rushed to support Evelyn.Evelyn looked flustered and headed back to the ward."Has anyone touched my things?"Evelyn came back like a different person. The condescension she had when she first arrived disappeared.'Braylon is no ordinary man. What if he really wants to help Summer get back at me?'Evelyn subconsciously rubbed her belly. She mustn't let anything happen to her child. She called the nurse and said coldly, "Ask the doctor to come here! I suspect someone has poisoned me."The nurse gave her a frightened look and murmured, "Mrs. Mason, how is this possible?""I don't care! Go get the doctor to check everything in the room. I will not allow anyone to hurt my child!" Evelyn yelled in a stern voice as her eyes went crazy.The nurse called the doctor in fear, and the doctor came, checked everything, and said resignedly, "Mrs. Mason, we assure you that everything here is qualified and absolutely free of any harmful substances. You can relax."Eve
Chapter 1936Evelyn nodded with satisfaction and asked with a smile, "Did Cedrick arrange this for me?"Eason thought to himself, 'Mr. Mason has no time for her.' Yet he smiled, "Of course, Mrs. Mason. If there's nothing else, I'll go back now."Evelyn smiled and nodded, "Go ahead. There are so many nurses here. They can take care of me."Cedrick had arranged the best labor and delivery room for Evelyn. Three nurses worked 24-hour shifts, so she would have someone to serve her at any time.Evelyn walked into the glass corridor, looking out at the sunshine and green grass. Suddenly, she saw a familiar figure."Who's that woman on the bench?"Evelyn's eyes went cold as she frowned and asked the young nurse next to her.The young nurse came over and asked with a puzzled look, "Mrs. Mason, which one do you mean?" "The old woman on the bench."A sneer appeared on Evelyn's lips, and her tone was acerbic.The nurse gave Evelyn a surprised look. "This lady is Mrs. Hensley, who live
Chapter 1935Cedrick was silent for a moment, counting the time. Indeed, Evelyn's due date was approaching.The smile on his mouth grew colder as he thought about what was going to happen."I'll have Eason pick you up.""I know you're busy. It's okay to have Eason pick me up, but I want to see you as soon as I get back."Evelyn smiled sweetly, not bothering with these details.As long as Cedrick cared about her, it was the same whoever came to pick her up.Evelyn touched her round belly, and her expectant face gradually became worried.'It's said that a sharp belly predicts a son and that a round belly predicts a daughter. My belly is so round. Will I have a daughter?'Meanwhile, Cedrick hung up the phone, casually threw it to the bedside, lay back down, and pulled the soft Catelyn into his arms.Half asleep, Catelyn heard Evelyn speaking arrogantly on the phone and slumped against Cedrick's chest."Evelyn's coming back?"Cedrick nodded slightly, a little impatient. "She's