Belle jumped in fright! Her hand shook, and the crystal pendant fell to the floor. Before she could pick it up, Grayson had rushed to her and started throwing hands without a word.Belle quickly dodged a hit and cursed him out under her breath. She didn't want him to catch her, so her plan was to get away. She would find another chance to research the frostle pill's formula. However, Grayson was obviously not planning to let her get away. He attacked her fiercely and tried to capture her. Belle fought back, but she couldn't find a chance to escape. She was pissed off yet surprised because she didn't think a businessman could be so skilled at fighting. She had underestimated him!In the middle of the fight, Grayson suddenly said, "Belle?" Belle's eyes widened. How could he tell that it was her when the room was so dark?Belle said in a higher pitch, "Belle? Who's Belle?"Grayson frowned when her voice sounded off. Although it was very dark, he thought the other person's move
Belle glared at him and said hastily, "In your dreams. I just lost my balance! I found out that you spent a hundred million on two frostle pills at an auction today, so I wanted to take a look at them."Grayson stared at Belle for a few seconds. She didn't look like she was lying. "You're still young. The pills won't be very effective on you anyway," he said. "I know. I don't want them. I just wanted to take a look."Grayson was silent for a moment before opening a small box on the desk. He took out the pills and tossed them to her. "Look all you want."Belle couldn't believe where he kept those precious pills. She had expected him to keep them in the safe, so she had gone straight for the safe earlier.What a mistake! She didn't know the way rich people did things that well, after all. Grayson sat down behind his desk and lit a cigarette. "You could have just told me if you wanted to see them. Why did you have to sneak around?"Belle pouted and ignored him. She opened the b
"You boasted about it, didn't you?" asked Grayson with displeasure. If Belle had really wanted to eat it, then she would definitely have taken the chance to eat it the night before. He couldn't have done anything even if she ate it. June denied it. "I didn't. I didn't even say a word, but she came to me and snatched the pill away. She even ate it right in front of me …"Grayson was annoyed. "Go home. I'll find a way to buy you another one."June finally stopped crying, but she said in a miserable tone, "Grayson, that bitch …""Leave!" Grayson said impatiently.June dared not say another word. She bit her lip and left. Grayson massaged his temples and called Sam. "Ask around and find out where I can buy more frostle pills!"He still had one pill left, but it was for his mother. He wouldn't give it to June.Meanwhile, Belle arrived at the place she rented. She was in a bad mood. She thought she was already very kind by not beating June and her mother up when they tried to kil
Grayson thought Belle was nervous when she didn't speak. "My parents are very friendly, so don't worry. You have to meet your in-laws sooner or later anyway," he said. Belle got her senses back and glared at him. "I'm not nervous at all!" Then, she covered herself with the blanket and turned away from him. Grayson saw no sign of Belle the next day when he woke up. How odd! She always still slept like a log every time he woke up.He couldn't help but call Belle when she still wasn't home at 10:00 am. It was almost time for them to go to his grandfather's house."Where are you?" he asked."It's none of your business!"Couldn't Belle speak to him nicely? Grayson said, "Haven't I told you last night that we have to go home for a family meal today?""I know. It's not time yet, is it?""It's already 10 o'clock!" "Then you go first. I'll be there shortly," said Belle."No. We're going together!""Why? You're so clingy."Grayson's expression darkened as he said, "Enough with y
Melanie Stevens couldn't help saying, "It's almost eleven o'clock. Why haven't Grayson and Belle arrived yet? Are they not planning to come?"Yolanda Quigley, Grayson's mother, sat among the women. Smiling, she seemed gentle, but she exuded a strong presence. She displayed the demeanor of the head of the household."Since Grason said he's coming, he will come. It's not even lunchtime yet. Are you hungry already?" Melanie smiled. "I'm not hungry. I'm just a little impatient. Grayson has been married for so long, but we haven't even met Belle yet. We've heard that she is as beautiful as a flower. We all want to meet her."Others chimed in with agreement. A distant relative said, "We've heard that Grayson got married. But since he didn't hold a wedding ceremony, we didn't dare to bring gifts to congratulate him. "Now that we're here today, Yolanda, don't mind me asking. Who is this Belle? How did she luck out and end up marrying Grayson?"Yolanda smiled knowingly. She understood t
The men who were talking sensed something wrong. They turned their attention toward the commotion.Grayson's father, Alfred Page, asked, "What's going on?"Yolanda suppressed her hostile demeanor and smiled. "It's nothing. Melanie thought Belle's background was inferior and that she brought shame to the Page family."Although Yolanda's voice was not loud, the message she conveyed was substantial.Alfred furrowed his brows upon hearing this. Before he could respond, Finneas spoke up first."I chose Belle for Grayson. If you think she brings shame to our family, you can leave the Page family. The Page family doesn't need you." Melanie was terrified. Without her status as a member of the Page family, she would be nothing.Melanie hurriedly explained, "Dad, you've misunderstood me. I didn't mean that. I was just ... just ..."Xenia, Melanie's soon-to-be daughter-in-law, said, "Grandpa, you've misunderstood. Mom didn't look down on Ms. Walters. She was just curious why Mr. Page and
Grayson walked into the hall with Belle.Everyone present could only stare.Where was the country bumpkin they had heard so much about?More importantly, who was this fair, refined beauty?Her face was unblemished, and her smooth skin was supple and radiant. In fact, its flawlessness outshone everyone else's by a mile!There was hardly any discordance in their appearance as she stood by Grayson's side. The chemistry they exuded was so strong that it was as if they were destined for one another.It was surprising, to say the least.Judging from the discontent and shock in Melanie's eyes, Belle had taken her by surprise as well.Xenia, who was standing beside Melanie, clenched her fists involuntarily. Never once had she imagined the so-called woman from the countryside to be this exceptional.Yolanda was in a similar state of shock as well. While she could guess that her daughter-in-law was no ordinary woman, she hardly anticipated the refinement of Belle's composure.Instead o
Yolanda frowned. "That must be because Grayson is satisfied with Belle's looks. Just look at her. Belle is young and beautiful. She doesn't need these pills to enhance her beauty. "Unlike me, whom Grayson obviously thinks needs that extra boost. But hey, Belle darling, I'm already well along in my years. I don't need these things. Keep it for yourself, hmm?"Belle gazed at Yolanda wordlessly before glancing at Melanie.Even though she was equally unfamiliar with the two women, their actions spoke volumes. Grayson had not provided her with any detailed information regarding Yolanda and Melanie, but Belle could gauge Yolanda's sincerity toward her through the woman's words.Yolanda must have wanted the frostle pill for herself, but she was willing to give it up for Belle.Melanie, on the other hand, was clearly a piece of shit who couldn't stand seeing Yolanda happy.Belle smiled. "No, Mom. You should keep this for yourself. Grayson bought two of these. One for me and the othe