The deep voice, as melodious as plucking strings of a harp, caused Lydia's ears to redden involuntarily as she looked at Lambert's outstretched hand.He seemed to have seen through all her embarrassing moments!Lydia suddenly recalled the phone call Lambert had made in the car earlier.Could it be that the postponed meeting he mentioned was the collaboration meeting she was supposed to attend?A sweet sensation filled Lydia's heart inexplicably.When she snapped back to reality, she found herself shaking Lambert's hand."Thank you, Mr. Halsey. Here's to a fruitful collaboration!"Lambert smirked. "To a fruitful collaboration indeed!"Everything went smoothly thereafter, much to Lydia's disbelief. Her confident demeanor left a lasting impression on Lambert.Suddenly, he realized that this woman, apart from being helpless and amusing, had another side to her.Lydia stood at the podium, presenting her meticulously designed creations one by one.Her crisp voice calmly elaborated on the mu
A few days later, at the largest hotel in the city - Queen Hotel.At this moment, it was bustling with activity, with countless reporters flocking here.They orderly entered the hotel lobby with their respective press badges. Once inside, the reporters began gossiping with acquaintances.Anytime, gossip about wealthy families was their favorite topic!"Why such a big fuss today?""Don't you know? I heard that Lydia Gilford, the granddaughter of Mr. Elijah Zeal, the former chairman of ZQ Group, is back.""Lydia Gilford? Harlan Gilford's daughter? I don't think I've heard of her. Elijah Zeal has been dead for so many years, and now even ZQ Group is under the name of her son-in-law--Harlan Gilford. What does she want by coming back now?""Who knows?"People tend to forget.Six years have passed, and they had long forgotten that Lydia was the sole heir to the Zeal family. Once envied by countless girls as a princess of a prestigious family, she had long disappeared from everyone's memory.
The reporters keenly sensed that there must be many untold stories behind this, which immediately excited them."Amélie, we heard that your career abroad is doing well. Why did you decide to come back to inherit the G Group?""Do the directors of G Group know about this? Is it a mutual agreement, or is it just your wishful thinking?""The G Group is currently under the control of your father, yet you claim it belongs to you. What does that mean?"One question after another was thrown at Lydia like snowflakes, but Lydia sat calmly on the podium, her gaze sweeping over the reporters, and the venue fell silent."First of all, I appreciate everyone's presence here. I will answer each question one by one. I believe everyone is well aware of how my father, Harlan Gilford, took over the ZQ Group from my mother."At this point, her eyes lowered, showing a poignant expression, unable to speak yet wanting to. It was truly pitiful.Many sighed sympathetically. This was one of the most famous gos
The BMW quickly came to a stop in front of the Queen Hotel.Harlan and Mildred had already adjusted their expressions, wearing a facade of sadness and joy as if reuniting with a long-lost relative. They pushed open the hotel's door."Lydia..."A tender call momentarily quieted the scene. As the reporters realized who had arrived, they instinctively pressed the shutters on their cameras!In the midst of flashing lights, Harlan's tear-streaked face appeared in front of Lydia. "Lydia, is it really you? Six years, we all thought you were gone after the accident. We never expected you to be alive! This is incredible! I'm so happy!"He was overwhelmed with emotion, the epitome of a loving father.Lydia was taken aback by Harlan's appearance, but she was more enlightened than surprised.Of course!How could they willingly let go of the tempting power and wealth?Upon hearing about her takeover of the G Group, they rushed over immediately. But judging from their behavior, were they trying to
Maggie pushed through the crowd, approaching Lydia.With a thud, she knelt before Lydia, then slapped herself hard across the face. Even Lydia was startled by this sudden turn."Lydia, I know you blame me! If I returned after six years only to find my husband married to someone else, I wouldn't be able to accept it either! But we had our reasons," Maggie said through gritted teeth, struggling to contain her tears and the anger burning inside her.She looked up at Lydia, her gaze defiant, challenging her to see through any further lies she might fabricate.Tears streaming down her face, Maggie continued, "I know your heart still holds Ron. We had no idea you were still alive back then, and the company was in chaos internally. So, reluctantly, they made me and Ron get married temporarily to protect the company. But now, since you've returned, I... I'm willing to step aside!"As she finished speaking, Maggie's face contorted with pain, her entire being on the verge of collapsing into tea
Today, Lambert had arranged to discuss business matters with a business acquaintance here, in the private room on the second floor. However, unexpectedly, he witnessed a surprising scene downstairs in the lobby.Lambert had previously lamented the lack of successors for the ZQ Group, but he never imagined that Lydia was the granddaughter of the late Elijah.Watching that woman, as beautiful as a rose, slowly arming herself with the thorns on her body to defend her rights was astonishing, breathtaking.Afterwards, the delicate flower appeared soft and worrisome. The surge of sadness in her eyes was intense and unyielding.Without much thought, in that moment, Lambert set aside all his pride accumulated over the years. He even disregarded his typically calm demeanor.Without finishing their business discussion, he dashed downstairs from the second floor.It was because he noticed the vulnerability hidden in Lydia's eyes. He... pitied her!Amidst Lydia's surprise, she was somewhat fluste
When Lydia woke up, the sunlight outside was just right, making her eyes sting as she opened them.She instinctively raised a hand to shield herself from the sun, reflecting on everything that had happened yesterday. She felt a sudden pang of embarrassment.She couldn't believe she had exposed her most disheveled self to a man she somewhat fancied.And to make matters worse, she had blindly followed him home. Though nothing seemed out of line between them yesterday, she couldn't help but blush."You're awake?"A low, seductive voice slipped into Lydia's ears, causing her to involuntarily look up.The man in front of her seemed to have just come out of the bathroom, his hair still dripping, clad only in casual pants.His upper body was bare, the sunlight accentuating his bronzed skin, accentuating his muscular physique. Lydia couldn't help but marvel at his perfect muscle definition.As a fashion designer, Lydia had seen plenty of male models shirtless, but this man, who seemed to be a
Lydia felt remorseful and guilty as she reached up to rub her still-drowsy temples, cautiously placing the phone against her ear."Wythe~""Madam! Do you remember you have a son?" The usually tender voice sounded unexpectedly cold today. Lydia could almost picture her son's small face looking serious and indifferent.Her heart sank. Oh no! This time, Wythe was truly angry!"Sweetheart, let me explain. It's like this—after the press conference yesterday, I wasn't feeling well. Then, I met a friend, and...""And you just went home with your friend? Without even a call or text to me!" Despite the calm tone on the other end of the line, the accusation was clear, making Lydia realize she was in trouble."I'm sorry, honey. Mom neglected you. How did you get home yesterday? Did you have dinner?""Now it's morning, and you're only concerned about whether I had dinner? Isn't it a bit late for that?" The little guy was quite proud."I'm sorry, really sorry. Mom knows she was wrong. I really for