She typically would not watch this sort of thing, but ever since Edwin abandoned the legacy of the Atherton Family and went off to build his entertainment empire, she would spend some time every day on the television when she was bored.Kelly, meanwhile, stood beside her as she served the herbal soup."Master Edwin looks so much better in person than in television," remarked Kelly when the scene where Edwin appeared with a certain actress at a ceremony popped up on the screen.Granny Atherton took a few sips of her herbal soup in irritation. "He's changing girlfriends like he's changing clothes, yet he's still childless."Kelly knew that Granny Atherton had been worried about Edwin's relationships and thus consoled her, "Master Edwin is strong. He'll be giving you a great-grandson before you know it.""I'm not that picky. Even a great-granddaughter would do so." Granny Atherton began to lose her appetite and shoved the bowl of herbal soup aside. "Call Edwin later and tell him that if h
Lola was about to curse at Quinn, but she froze the instant she heard Quinn's question. "You know her?""Her father is Ezekiel Clark, right?" Quinn clenched her fists in frustration.Lola's eyebrows shot up. "What do you have to do with him?""So it's them! Her father stole my mother from me. I hate them both!" Quinn was around the same age as Catelyn, but her eyes were filled with resentment when she spoke of Ezekiel.Lola's interest was instantly piqued....Catelyn still had not received any reply from Deluxe, even after office hours that Friday.When Maribel caught on to it, her whole body quivered from laughing too hard, catching the attention of a few managers who practically idolized her. Upon asking why she was laughing borderline hysterically, Maribel dramatically described the way Catelyn eagerly waited for Deluxe's response.Immediately, the room broke into laughter.They had used every method possible to try and cooperate with Deluxe, while Catelyn only met up with
Catelyn nodded. "Of course! You look more and more handsome with each day.""When I grow up, I'm going to look way better than Big Demon while he'll be an old, toothless grandpa!" Miles danced around Catelyn cheerfully.Cedrick had grown accustomed to Miles' bad-mouthing him and simply gave him an icy glare. "Even when I'm old and gray, you're still going to call me Dad."Miles scratched his head in frustration and decided to ignore Cedrick as he went over to hold Catelyn's hand. "Mom, if Big Demon mistreats you, I'll find you a new husband.""It's hard to find someone better than Father," said Ollie, sighing as he glanced at Cedrick, wondering why he and Miles always had to fight."Uncle Edwin isn't bad!" Miles grinned from ear to ear.Cedrick narrowed his eyes coldly as he captured Miles' grin. "Do you want your butt kicked again?"Miles tilted his head to the side and hid before Catelyn before making a face at Cedrick.Catelyn shielded her son and turned to notice a lot of p
"Cat, is that you?" Stella, hearing the footsteps and voices outside the door, hurried out of the kitchen. She was wearing an apron, and the sweat on her face proved how long she had been working in the kitchen, which surprised Catelyn. After all, Stella was never a housewife that enjoyed doing chores.She glanced back and forth between Stella and the strange woman before her.The woman remained quiet while biting her lip.Stelle smiled sheepishly as she took Quinn's hand and explained, "This is Quinn, and she's my...niece. Her dad just passed away, and since she has no one else in Sapphire City, I want her to stay with me here. You don't mind, do you, Cat?"The apartment was under Catelyn's name and she was the one paying off the loan, so Stella would have to seek her permission.Catelyn did not mind this, though she was nonetheless confused. "Niece? Why haven't I heard of her before?""Auntie was on bad terms with my dad, so there's no point in mentioning me in front of others!
Inside the bedroom, Quinn broke down in tears while leaning on the door. Very quickly, she remembered what Lola told her and immediately ceased the tears.Lola told her that so long as she obeyed her orders, Lola would help to avenge her father. Had it not been for Ezekiel and Catelyn stealing her mother from them, she and her father would not have lived in such misery. Missing his lost wife, her father ended up diagnosed with cancer after working himself to the ground to make ends meet.Quinn would never forgive them for stealing Stella from them.She remained in the room until Stella called her out for dinner. When she walked out of the room, her eyes were swollen, but the tears had finally stopped.Catelyn understood what it was like to lose a father and took the initiative to hand her a tube of ointment. "This is great for reducing swelling."Quinn accepted it while suppressing the resentment inside. "Thank you.""I've lost my father, too, so I know how you feel. Your aunt an
Catelyn glanced at the sleeping twins. "Isn't she your cousin now, too?""I have countless cousins in the Mason family. Have you seen me helping any of them?" Cedrick smiled seductively.Catelyn's tongue darted out to wet her lips and asked, "How would you like me to thank you?"...Monday quickly rolled in.Stella was worried that Quinn would be scared to go to work in Mason Group on her own and thus called Catelyn, asking her to keep Quinn company.Catelyn was still waiting for Philip's reply and was sick of the entire office waiting to see her fail, so she agreed.Cedrick had assigned Quinn to work directly under Charles. Charles had not mentioned anything about her background to anyone to stop the others from feeling jealous of Quinn.The clothes Quinn wore to work that day were bought by Catelyn, and she did not feel sorry at all when she used Catelyn's card for shopping. After all, the Clark family owed her that much.Once Catelyn saw Quinn off, she ran into Samantha in
"Why are you here?" David was displeased that Windy had entered his office unannounced.Windy locked the door behind her and strolled toward his desk. She leaned back against the edge of the desk with her legs crossed, her upper body leaning forward as her long fingers captured his navy blue tie. "You're so boring. How on earth did I end up falling for such a boring man?" Her red lips curled into a seductive smile. "Your cousin's girlfriend, Catelyn Clark, has access to a piece of land and wants to work with Deluxe. Should I agree?"David remained composed. "Whatever the great Lady Atherton wishes.""Well, Cedrick has been working against you this whole time, so maybe I shouldn't.""Whatever pleases you."Windy felt defeated. So many men had fallen for her, yet David would never waver. She was on the brink of doubting her own charm."If you give me a kiss, I'll make it so that VSA Group can't survive in Sapphire City, and Cedrick will be making a fool out of himself. How does tha
The office was spacious and empty. Cedrick was having a meeting in the conference room.Spotting his suit jacket laying at the back of an office chair, Quinn walked toward it and sniffed the jacket shamelessly. The scent of gardenia filled her nostrils, however, and it disgusted her.She then thought of something and took a tube of lipstick out of her purse and stuffed it into the pocket of Cedrick's suit jacket.The moment she heard footsteps coming from outside the room, Quinn immediately unbuttoned the top few buttons of her blouse and laid on her side on the couch, pretending to be asleep.Cedrick walked into the office and instantly caught a whiff of an unfamiliar scent.Quinn used to not be able to afford to buy perfumes, thus the things she used were mostly from Catelyn, including the jasmine-scented perfume and the lipstick that had a faint smell of bergamot.Cedrick was able to see the figure laying on the couch immediately, and his eyebrows twisted.…Quinn, lying on
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