Although it was an odd time to drink, everyone showed up when they saw Grayson's text. Very quickly, expensive cars that cost at least eight figures filled the parking lot at Liquor Den. All their number plates cost a fortune, too. Meanwhile, Grayson sat smoking a cigarette in the private room. The scions surrounded him and bombarded him with questions regarding Belle.They had all been friends since they were kids and knew each other very well. The only thing the guys didn't know much about Grayson was his wife.Grayson and Belle had been married for more than half a year, but Grayson had never introduced her to them. "Gray, when are you going to let us meet her? I heard that you're nine years older than her!""I think Grayson doesn't want us to meet her because she's drop-dead gorgeous!""Yeah, I heard that she's graceful and kind too."Grayson pursed his lips and asked, "Where did you guys hear all this?""From my grandfather!""I heard about it from my grandfather, too
Grayson had nothing to say for himself again and smoked his cigarette sullenly."My grandfather forced her on me. I can't stand up to her because he's protecting her. That's why she tests my limits!" Grayson said.Tristan believed him and said, "Do you know why she can get on your nerves so easily? It's because you don't go out with women much. I'm not trying to scare you, but you'll lose interest in sex if you go on like this!"Grayson rolled his eyes and said, "It's still better than getting an STD!""What do you know? We only live once, you know? We need to get all the action we can."Tristan nudged him and said, "Be honest with me. You've really never had sex with her?""No! It's just a contractual marriage. We're going to get divorced after two years. Why would we have sex?""What has divorce got to do with having sex? Look at me. I'm not married, but I've already lost count of how many girlfriends I've had.""You're just a fuckboy!" said Grayson."Bullshit! None of my ex
However, Grayson controlled himself! The urge was overpowering, but he was still a rational man.Belle had been so embarrassed the last time he had kissed her. If he impulsively took her to bed, she would refuse him.Everything would fall into place when the time was right. He had to come up with a plan to make things fall into place! "Did you hear what I said?" Tristan asked impatiently when Grayson stayed silent.Grayson returned to his senses and stared at Tristan through narrowed eyes for a moment. Then, he raised his glass and clinked it against Tristan's."You're such a good friend! Cheers!" said Grayson.Tristan's words had led him into the light and put him in a better mood. What a good friend he was! "Huh?" Tristan was confused. "Are you feeling better now?""Yes. It's not worth it to be in a bad mood over a woman!" Grayson pretended to be calm, but he couldn't hide his joy. Tristan raised his eyebrows and asked, "So, have you made up your mind to end your abstinen
The disease was the same one that the patient in the intensive care unit was suffering from. The patient's next of kin hadn't been able to deal with the stress and tried to commit suicide, but someone had rescued her.After that, she told the whole story to the crowd in tears. Now, everybody knew about it. The woman said that the patient was in a coma, but the doctors couldn't find anything wrong with him. However, his vital signs kept decreasing, yet Dorothy Jenkins could not find the cause. The woman had no more hopes left for her loved one. Hence, everyone on the internet started criticizing Dorothy and said that she was no longer capable in her old age. Some people also said that she had forgotten her duty because the public had put her on a pedestal.The comments about Dorothy were pretty nasty, with some even cursing her out. Belle frowned in confusion. The incident wasn't something shocking to her. Developments in the medical field were far from enough, and there were
Xenia was crying in anguish at the café. The group of wealthy young ladies tried to comfort her."Xenia, please don't cry anymore. Belle is incredibly ignorant. You kindly offered to teach her to dance, yet she dared to kick you out. She's such a nasty person!""I was annoyed at her from the moment I first saw her. She keeps buying everything simply because Grayson is letting her do so. "She's always acting like a nouveau riche, but in reality, she has no taste at all. What a country bumpkin!""Xenia, you are too kind. You wanted to befriend her because you thought that she must be unfamiliar with Maltford since she's from a rural area. "You even offered her to join our social circle. Unfortunately, your kindness was not acknowledged by her at all.""Belle doesn't know how to be grateful. No one would want to be friends with her. She's nothing without Grayson!""Mark my words, without Xenia looking out for her, she won't be able to survive here!""We're with you. You should s
Grayson didn't answer Finneas' phone call. Thus, he decided to call Belle instead."Belle, are you with Grayson? He didn't pick up his phone," Finneas said."I'm not with Grayson right now. I'm outside. Do you need something from him?"Finneas hesitated for a moment before asking, "Belle, I heard that Richter's fiancée has been teaching you how to dance. Are you getting along well with her?"Belle immediately guessed the reason Finneas called her. Finneas must have heard about the news of Grayson kicking Xenia out. However, Belle wasn't sure which version of the story Finneas had heard.Belle thought for a moment and then said, "It is Grayson who asked her to leave.""Why did he do so?" Finneas asked. Finneas was puzzled because Grayson was smart and knew how to act appropriately. Grayson ought to know that Xenia had people backing her and wouldn't try to get on her bad side.Belle struggled to find the right words. Grayson's reason for kicking Xenia out was very absurd. S
Tristan was surprised to hear Belle's aggressive tone coming from the other end of the line. No wonder Grayson had come to the bar to drown his sorrows with alcohol. Belle didn't seem like someone who could be easily tricked.Tristan thought that this would be the perfect chance for him to meet Belle."Hello, my sister-in-law. I'm Grayson's friend. My name is Tristan Saunders," Tristan said in a cheerful tone.Belle was puzzled at that. It was not Grayson who called her but one of his friends.This was the first time she had interacted with Grayson's friends in over half a year. Belle didn't like Grayson and thus, by extension, didn't hold a favorable opinion of his friends. Nevertheless, she toned down her aggressiveness slightly."Is there something you need from me?" she asked."Well, here's the thing. Grayson is a little drunk and won't be able to drive himself back home. Would you be able to come pick him up?" Tristan said while maintaining his cheerful tone.Belle was
Did good people possess long lives? What about Belle's parents, then? They were upright and kind, but they died a horrible death. The only silver lining was that their daughter had survived and remained healthy. Perhaps Belle being healthy was God's reward to her parents.Dorothy sighed silently and lovingly stroked Belle's cheek."Hurry and go pick up Grayson," Dorothy said."Yes, I'll come by again tomorrow. You shouldn't stay in the hospital for too long. Please go back and rest early. You looked drained lately," Belle said to Dorothy."Alright, I'll do as you say," Dorothy said while smiling. However, Dorothy's expression immediately changed as soon as Belle left. She furrowed her brows and stared intently at the chemicals before her. Her expression turned serious.Dorothy's maid, Ethel Cole, walked into the room with a jacket. "Mrs. Slyvester Senior, it's late at night. Perhaps you should go home and rest?" Dorothy shook her head while keeping a serious expression on