After throwing out the water, Grayson went to the living room to clean up.The bags of snacks Belle ate were lying on the coffee table. Grayson threw the bags into the trash can. Then, he took the plate used to serve fruits into the kitchen, washing it clean.Lastly, he used a disposable tablecloth to clean the table.Meredith was on leave right now, so only he and Belle were home.If he didn't clean up, the task would fall upon Belle.With Belle's careless attitude, she might just make things dirtier. Grayson knew that he couldn't count on her, so he could only be the one cleaning up.Moreover, he couldn't bear to let Belle clean up.Then, he went to the guest room to see Belle. He found her staring at a small box, so he asked, "What are you looking at?"Belle showed it to Grayson. "Can I give this to Mr. Page Senior as a gift?"Grayson leaned in to have a look. "What is this?""It's a stone I found in an underground river back then. It's warm in the winter and cold in the s
At around 4:00 pm, the couple set out together.From the moment they put on the down jacket until they got into the car, Belle kept staring at Grayson.Grayson noticed her gaze. He narrowed his eyes at her and asked, "What are you looking at?"Belle said, "I've never seen you wearing red before. It's a rare sight.""So I don't look good in it?""Oh, no. You do. You're so handsome that everything looks good on you."Grayson was in a good mood after Belle praised him. Because of that, he got a little carried away. He asked, "So, who is more handsome? Me or Lovy?"The moment that question escaped his lips, he felt immediate regret because he always felt upset at the mention of Lovy.But words spoken couldn't be taken back anymore.He could only stare ahead, avoiding looking at Belle as he quietly awaited Belle's reply. He wished that Belle would love him a little more and wouldn't say anything that might hurt him.Before Belle could say anything, she was stumped by Grayson's que
The family of the second son kept running into trouble. So, the other members of the Page family thought that they would be done for.They thought that in the future, that family wouldn't be able to beat Grayson anymore. After all, Yolanda had even given Belle the bracelet.In other words, Belle would be the future lady of the Page family. They would all have to obey Belle's orders in the future.If Melanie was telling the truth, it meant that Belle and Grayson were only married because of a contract. If that were so, then Belle would never have the chance to get that position.Based on Grayson's personality, he wouldn't marry another woman after divorcing Belle. When that happened, the lady of the Page family would be Melanie's daughter-in-law.It didn't matter who was managing the official family business. Melanie would be the one in charge of the women.As the others analyzed the situation, they began to regard Melanie differently. They started to talk to Melanie in a more p
Yolanda said, "Belle is from the countryside, so she doesn't know the rules well. They thought that Belle would make a fool of herself, and then I would be embarrassed as well.""Hah, did they forget that Belle was the wife Mr. Page Senior found for Grayson? She may not make a fool of herself, and even if she did, Mr. Page Senior wouldn't get mad at her."Melanie won't even have a chance to see any drama.""That's right. Seriously, whose embarrassment is she attempting to witness? Mr. Page Senior had selected Belle himself.""Melanie wants to see Belle and Yolanda in disgrace. But that'd also mean that she wants to see Mr. Page Senior disgraced as well. He'll tell her off for sure!"Narrowing her eyes, Yolanda looked at Melanie and the others. There was a look of disdain on her face."Let's not stoop to their level. Come on, let's go and talk to Belle."The two groups of women walked toward the main building together. Upon colliding at the entrance, they naturally regarded each
Belle was even worried that Melanie wouldn't understand it. So, she "nicely" explained it to Melanie."Mr. Page Senior has only two grandsons, Grayson and Dawson. Since Dawson isn't well-suited for managing companies, Grayson is bearing all the responsibility. Therefore, naturally, his position and status are of utmost importance."Melanie fell silent, feeling as though Belle hadn't satisfied her desire to subtly mock her family—now she seemed inclined to express it outright."Watch your mouth, Belle! Dawson is perfectly capable!""It's not like I can determine if he's capable of not. He's just not capable, and that's the plain truth.""You …"Melanie glared at Belle furiously. She was so mad that her lips began to tremble, but she couldn't utter a single word.Phoebe suddenly spoke up."Belle is right, but not completely right. If you put it like that, you're saying that the whole Page family only depends on Grayson alone. So by that logic, everyone else in the family is usele
Of course, Kent wouldn't admit that there was something wrong with him. He glared at Melanie, looking extremely disdainful of her.He felt as if Melanie was the reason he was failing at life.Melanie instantly felt wronged. Biting her lip, she looked at Kent. "Why are you glaring at me?"Kent ignored her. Turning around, he said, "Belle is right. A man's success doesn't depend on himself only. He also has to have a good helper, like Yolanda, for example."Anyone who marries her can have both a successful career and a happy family."Kent's words seemed to be undermining Alfred a little. It was as if all his successes depended on Yolanda. But Alfred didn't mind that. Instead, he said with a smile, "I truly am lucky to have married Yolanda."Yolanda immediately looked at Alfred. They exchanged smiles, looking very happy indeed.But Melanie was upset by that. Kent was expressing his disdain toward her in plain sight!She would have complained if it weren't for all the guests around
"How can she say such far-fetched lies without batting an eye? The most you can find in the mountains is a rare fungus. How can you find a precious stone like this?"Grayson must have gotten his hands on the stone beforehand so that Belle could gain favor with it. He knows that Belle came from a poor family, so she doesn't have anything decent to present as a gift."Dawson's voice wasn't too loud. Grayson was on the phone, so he didn't hear that. Belle heard it, but she ignored him.She felt that Dawson was just like Melanie. If she talked to him, she would be wasting her breath.But the others believed Dawson. They didn't say it, but they all agreed with what he had said.With a background like that, Belle couldn't possibly have something as nice as that. Even if she did, she wouldn't bear to part ways with it.Grayson must have bought the stone. It had nothing to do with Belle at all!They were jealous of Finneas for having an outstanding grandson like Grayson. They were also
To gain Melanie's favor, Phoebe hastily spoke up."I see that it's true that people from those places don't know anything. She hasn't even seen fireworks, much less other precious things. Belle, you've never seen a feast as great as this before, have you?"Seeing that they were targeting Belle again, Yolanda spoke unhappily. "Just eat and stop yapping!"Melanie hastily said, "Dad made a rule that we can do anything we want at the family dinner on New Year's Eve. We're not at fault for talking."With that, Melanie snorted."I heard just now that Belle gave Dad a stone Grayson bought. But she kept saying that she found it in the mountains."She told a lie without even batting an eye. She has questionable character. You have to discipline her, Yolanda."Yolanda was upset to hear that. "Belle gave Dad that gift. Who told you that Grayson bought it?"Melanie sneered. "Anyone can see how precious that stone is. It's warm in the winter yet cold in the summer, and it can even glow at n