Ollie steadily returned to the wooden desk and sat behind it. There were even a few essential oil diffusers that oozed a pleasant scent capable of calming a person's nerves.When Albert opened the door, he happened to see Ollie bending to pick up a glass from the floor.The boy had soft, pale skin, but always pursed his lips in a manner that did not match his age.When he saw Albert walking in, he simply asked in a calm tone, "Something you need, Grandpa Albert?"Albert felt defeated, because Ollie had learned from the best and was as intimidating as his father."Nothing, just wanted to check with you to see what you'd like for lunch, Young Master.""Whatever you arrange," replied Ollie with his lips pursed, still from hearing what Cedrick had said.Albert seemed to have sensed something and looked at the boy endearingly. "Young Master, Eason told me that you've assigned a female designer to renovate your new mansion?"Ollie's lips curled into a faint smile at the mention of Ca
After a moment of awkward silence, Stella hurried over to hug Miles and attempted to convince him, saying, "Miles, think about it: If Mommy marries into a wealthy family, you'll be a high-born! Not only can you stay in a big house, but you'll have a lot of toys, too.""I'm not a three-year-old anymore. I don't need a big house nor a lot of toys." Miles wiggled his way out of Stella's arms before moving the chair across Catelyn, gesturing her to come with a flattering expression on his soft, round face. "Sit here, Big Kitty, I want a hug.""Tsk! This little troublemaker is so hard to impress. Don't forget that I'm the one who kept you company when it was thundering a few days ago when your mom was away on a business trip!" Stella pretended to be offended.Catelyn bent down to hold Miles and rubbed her cheek against his. Miles had always been afraid of thunder and would always need someone with him to calm down when the sky rumbled."Were you scared that night during the thunderstorm
Catelyn arranged the model she had bought for Miles to be sent and patted her son on the head. "Wait here for Mommy, and don't wander around. I need to go to the washroom.""Yes, your majesty!" Miles did not want to take off his sunglasses and simply curtsied his mother.Amused, Catelyn turned and went to the washroom, only to bump into someone around the corner."I'm sorry—!"An overwhelming scent of Grand Extrait Gardenia perfume attacked her, and because her nose happened to feel itchy at the time, she could not help but sneeze while apologizing.Though she managed to cover her mouth in time, she could not stop the splatter of her saliva. She blushed awkwardly and apologized once again, her lashes fluttering as she did.It had been so long since she smelt this perfume. Before the Clark family went bankrupt, this was her favorite because of how extravagant it was. At present, however, she preferred something more natural."What's wrong with you? Can't you see where you're goin
While Catelyn and Maia ran into one another, Miles also happened upon a man he had not seen in years.Getting bored while waiting for his mother, he went over to the child department for a walk, but then he overheard a cringy conversation coming from past the rack."Darling, do you think our baby is going to be a boy or a girl?"The man wrapped his arm around the woman's waist and in a seductive voice, he endearingly cooed, "I'm happy with either, as long as you're the mother.""That sweet tongue of yours!" The woman said while hitting the man's firm chest playfully. "The Mason family is developing swiftly right now, so my future mother-in-law would probably prefer a boy to inherit the family business…"Miles shivered and thought, 'Ew, grown-ups are so gross.'He curled his lips into a pout and moved to leave, only to accidentally see the faces of the couple through the gaps between clothes. He tripped and came close to losing balance.That man was Jamie Mason, his biological fa
Catelyn never expected to run into Jamie once again after avoiding him for four years.She subconsciously tightened her arms around Miles and said, "He's my son. He has nothing to do with you at all.""Hilarious! You plotted to give birth to my son in secret, and now you have him here to take photos of me out of the blue. Who knows what you are after? Are you after money or status? Just get it over with already.""Miss Clark, am I right?" Louella stood forward, her eyes filled with motherly love as she stroked her belly gently, as though declaring her ownership. "I can give you money but probably not the position as Missus Mason. I'm also pregnant with Jamie's child, you see."She then glanced at Miles sincerely and continued, "The child is innocent, so please stop using him as a tool to hurt Jamie. We won't blame you for what happened today, but hopefully, you'll be more mindful in educating your son so that he doesn't step foot on the wrong path. As for the alimony, we'll make up
"You aren't even four yet. What do you know about how horrible human hearts could be?" Cedrick glanced over at Ollie coldly as he began to ooze an intimidating aura.Usually, Ollie would have stopped arguing with his father, but for some reason, he was upset that Cedrick had belittled Catelyn. His expression darkened as he raised his innocent voice in a challenging manner, "Father, you can't simply reject that lady because of a few words some outsider says.""Outsider?" Maia's hands that held her cutlery froze as she thought, 'Did Ollie just refer to her as an outsider? Does he know that I'm going to be his future stepmother?'Cedrick, not expecting Ollie would talk to him like that for a strange woman, interrogated, "Who's that woman to you?"Ollie shook his head and said sincerely, "She's the designer I chose to design my birthday mansion.""And you are arguing with me over a mere designer?"In Mason Estate, Cedrick held absolute power, and no one, not even Ollie, could challen
Downstairs, Catelyn took Miles's hand as they made their leave.Miles took off his sunglasses to reveal his crystal-like eyes burning with anger. "That trash is so hateful," he deadpanned. "Big Kitty, don't fall in love with him.""I don't like him to begin with.""He's definitely going to torture me if the two of you date each other." Then, Miles changed his tone and said while clinging to her leg, "For the health and safety of your baby, stay away from him, okay?""…"Catelyn was at a loss for words. Perhaps it was because Miles grew up without a father that he had always been sensitive; he even resented any man that approached Catelyn despite their age.Since they had just accidentally run into Jamie, it was natural that he would be worried about her getting back together with Jamie and neglecting him."He has no sense of responsibility and has so many mistresses. I'm far more sweet and polite than him. I have great looks and a greater personality, and I can fend off a gangst
"Actually, I…" Ollie hesitantly attempted to explain."Miles, where did you get those clothes you are wearing?" Catelyn asked abruptly, interjecting him.Ollie's eyes widened, and he felt his heart drop to his stomach when he realized she was suspecting the clothes he was wearing.Catelyn circled to the boy's back and flipped his collar outward, only to find the Banpoint label. It was a french children-wear luxury brand that emphasized on both modesty and glamor.Ollie cursed inwardly when Catelyn slowly bent down and asked, "Did Jamie Mason buy this for you?""Jamie Mason?" He thought, 'That's probably the man I saw Catelyn arguing with.'"Yeah, that's him," he said."That's weird. He was just scolding you earlier, so why would he buy you clothes now?" Catelyn was confused as to how it could happen within the short period she went to retrieve the model.Ollie's eyes darted away. "I…don't know what he's thinking as well.""Whatever. At least he's willing to fulfill some respon