Lucas and Fred then headed to the hotel's restaurant for the breakfast buffet.After that, the duo signed the agreement at Yates Group.Fred did not expect the entire process to go so smoothly. Even during the signing, he was still somewhat disoriented. It seemed like the alcohol from the night before had not worn off.On the other hand, Lucas signed the contract swiftly mainly because of Chelsey.She was one of Jenson Corporation's shareholders. If the company made money, that meant Chelsey would be earning, too. Lucas hoped she could live comfortably. He felt that with financial security, Chelsey would be confident to continue living, even if she could not marry into the Somner family.…Taking the contract with him, Fred immediately went to Chelsey's place. She stood at the door, waiting for him. She even got a pair of indoor slippers ready for him. "Uncle Fred," Chelsey greeted. Fred looked at Chelsey's prominent baby bump. He suddenly felt somewhat emotional. "It h
Fred finally understood that Chelsey was fearless because she had someone spoiling and supporting her unconditionally.And that person was none other than Timothy. Chelsey took a bite of the cupcake. It was soft, and it melted in her mouth instantly. "Tim, your baking skill is getting better!" she praised him.Timothy chuckled. "Do you think I can open a bakery in the future?""Of course! I'll be your loyal customer and visit the store every day."Chelsey happily savored the cupcake. Observing her carefree demeanor, Fred could not help but feel that her life was not bad. She was living the way she wanted to and was not anyone's accessory.Even if Chelsey did not marry into the Somner family, she could still lead a worry-free life.Fred felt relieved at that thought. That afternoon, news of Shannon's car accident made it onto the trending list on social media. Although her injuries were not life-threatening, her arm was fractured. There was a possibility that she might
Shannon was aware of the predicament she and Jasmine were in.Ever since her father's mistress gave birth to a son, Jasmine was constantly on edge. She feared Shannon's father would kick her out. As for Shannon, aside from the label of being the daughter of a wealthy family, she had nothing."Mom, I understand." Shannon composed herself and wiped her face.She believed that with her looks, making Lucas fall for her was not a challenge. She must be confident in herself. Lucas only visited Shannon in the hospital with Josie in the afternoon.Upon seeing the pale Shannon lying in the hospital bed, Josie's eyes turned red with anger. "Shannon, I'm sorry you have to go through this. We must punish the culprit who hurt you!" On the other hand, Lucas sat by the bed, looking at Shannon indifferently. The more he looked at her, the more unfamiliar she seemed. Shannon gazed back at Lucas. "Luke, I was terrified I wouldn't be able to see you again. I want to marry you and have
As soon as Lucas got into the car, Mark informed him, "Mr. Yates, our men just reported back. Ms. White was already hit by a car before they could take any action."After hearing that, Lucas frowned slightly and immediately thought of Timothy. Besides him, the only other culprit could be Timothy.Nevertheless, Lucas did not give it much thought."Got it," he replied.He then returned to the office. It was already late at night when Lucas finished his work. He stood by the French windows, watching the neon lights flicker. A sudden sense of loneliness washed over him. The city's hustle and bustle had nothing to do with him. In the end, Lucas was alone, walking on the edge of darkness. He took out his spare phone and scrolled through Chelsey's Instagram. Lucas had saved all the pictures she had posted. Whenever she did not update, he would look at the old photos. Suddenly, Chelsey texted, "Mr. L, this is the final draft. Please have a look. If you're happy with it, I'll ha
After completing her new design, Chelsey was so excited that she had trouble sleeping. She lay in bed, tossing and turning. As her belly grew bigger, Chelsey could not sleep on her back anymore. She had to sleep on her side. But even so, half of her body would go numb after a while. With three months left until her delivery due date, she wanted to finish two or three more designs if her body could take it. Being occupied with tasks made the time more bearable. Chelsey woke up early the following morning. As soon as she opened the door, she found Timothy and Fred sleeping on the couch in awkward positions. She went into the room and retrieved two blankets for them.Fred was sleeping soundly. So, when Chelsey covered him with the blanket, he did not react.Timothy, on the other hand, abruptly opened his eyes when she placed the blanket over him. He even reflexively grabbed Chelsey's wrist. A cold, terrifying glint flickered in Timothy's eyes as soon as he opened them. "
Timothy soon received the photo of Shannon's swollen face.His lips curled into a cold smirk while his eyes were dark and sinister. Fred finally woke up around noon. He rushed to the bathroom and threw up. He felt better after taking a shower. Fred drank heavily for two consecutive days. He could not take it anymore.The hangover remedy Chelsey made had already become cold. After warming it up, she handed a bowl to Fred.He took a sip and sighed. "Chels, I feel energized after taking this. Send me the recipe later, and I'll have my housekeeper make it for me when I return.""Uncle Fred, you mustn't drink so much. Your health is the priority. You're almost 40 and not a young lad anymore."Chelsey felt her heartache when she noticed strands of white hair at Fred's temples. "I'm still young!" Fred argued.He refused to admit he was already middle-aged, determined to cling to his youth. Chelsey shook her head helplessly. "Uncle Fred, when will you get married? Find a wife
"There's no need to call the police. They're not here for you." After Timothy finished speaking, he lowered the car window. A burly man in a black suit was already standing outside. With a phone in his hand, he bowed and said respectfully, "Mr. Somner, Mrs. Somner Senior requests that you return home." "I already said that I'm busy and don't have the time to go back. I'll return once I'm free."Now, move the car. Don't block my way," Timothy snapped, impatience evident on his face. The man in black repeated, "Mr. Somner, Mrs. Somner Senior requests that you return home."Timothy was astounded. If Chelsey were not in the car, he would have forced his way out and wouldn't have wasted a single second with them. Realizing they could not keep dragging on, Timothy finally gave in. "Tell Mrs. Somner Senior I'll be home tomorrow. If I don't return tomorrow, I'll end the family legacy!"He even went so far as making a venomous vow. The man in black said something to the person
Lucas' words reminded Chelsey of the garden in their matrimonial home, where numerous fruit trees were planted. She would turn leftover apples into jam and lemons into honey lemon drink.Chelsey was not very productive in those three years. She let out a self-deprecating laugh and responded, "I don't have time to make jam now. Take them back.""It's okay. Just throw them away after you finish eating."Lucas set down the fruits and left. Over the next few days, he moved his office to his home. Lucas juggled between working and keeping a close eye on Chelsey. At the same time, bodyguards stood in the area by the elevator. The elevator lobby was spacious, spanning 540 square feet. The space was equipped with security devices to inspect Chelsey's takeout orders. When Sandra headed out to collect the takeouts, she was startled by the scene. "Chels, what on earth is Lucas up to? He installed security devices at the entrance," Sandra asked Chelsey when she returned. "Really