Thomas had just been discharged from the hospital the day before and had returned to Holt Manor. It was difficult for him not to notice all the commotion happening externally.He stayed silent, wanting to see how the successor he personally chose would handle the situation.He was satisfied with the outcome of the matter, as Thaddeus did not let him down when it came to major issues. For a business to have long-lasting success, it wasn't just about immediate profits but also about the character of the person in charge.He had made the correct judgment of the person. Thaddeus truly carried the same style and charisma Thomas had in his youth.Thomas sat in his study, listening to Joe's report. "Sir, Mr. Thaddeus has basically taken care of everything, but Ms. Sasha may have to put up with some inconveniences."Thomas was holding his rosary in one hand and massaging his forehead with the other. After a while, he asked, "Did the pregnant woman have a safe delivery?""Mr. Thomas, our
"Sasha got into a conflict with someone at the hospital and called me. Before I went, I didn't know that Amy was also there. If I had known, I would have sent Jordan to handle it instead," Thaddeus hurriedly explained.He spoke sincerely and was straightforward. He didn't have any feelings toward Amy. Even if he did, it would be a feeling of hatred."Jessie, can you trust me?" he asked nervously.Jessamine believed what he said, but she was still angry that Amy hadn't been locked up. Thaddeus must have known about it beforehand, and he hid it from her."Thaddeus, did you know that Amy was given a reprieve ?"Thaddeus hesitantly replied, "I knew about it."Both of them remained silent. After a while, he spoke again, "You weren't feeling well that day, so I only told you half of what the police said to avoid upsetting you.""Have you ever thought about it this way? You knew about this, other people around us knew about it, but I only found out through the internet that she was giv
After Thaddeus finished speaking, there was another period of silence between them.Jessamine felt quite pleased with his cautious explanation. His attitude had caused her mood to improve significantly."Am I really such a petty person in Mr. Holt's mind?" she asked.Thaddeus took a deep breath. "Jessie, are you not mad?""Are you kidding? Trying to hide something like this from me would be suspicious. Since you've openly admitted it, why should I be mad?"Thaddeus wiped away the sweat from his forehead. "Honey, I'm kind of missing you."The unexpected, straightforward show of affection left Jessamine feeling momentarily confused."Why are you shouting? You're just a trial boyfriend and have yet to pass the evaluation. Mr. Holt still needs to work harder," Jessamine said.Thaddeus replied with a hint of grievance, "I'll do my best. I'm flying to Hajera in three days, so let me know in advance if there's anything you want me to bring.""I just flew back, and I don’t have anythi
When they were still married and living in Jardin Estate, she tried countless ways to get him to say something nice, but she never succeeded. Hearing such affectionate words from him now surprised Jessamine more than seeing the sun rising from the west.Jessamine put down the half-opened sheet mask and picked up the smartwatch again. "Mr. Holt, are you thinking not only about cuddling but also hoping to do something else?"This question seemed to strike Thaddeus right in the heart. He couldn't detect the sarcastic undertone in Jessamine's words. "Jessie, you don't want to?"For over four years, almost five by now, he had nearly forgotten what a joyful experience it was to be intimate with someone he loved. He could hardly even imagine it anymore.Jessamine silently cursed at that jerk of a man. "Go to sleep. You can have anything you want in your dreams."Thaddeus shamelessly persisted in getting some "welfare" for himself. "Jessie, when I reach Hajera, could I…""Let's see how y
Thomas paused for a moment before saying, "It was fine in the past, but now I don't want to live with you youngsters. It's troublesome."Thaddeus sensed that he was being disdained by Thomas once again. "Grandpa, it's no trouble at all. I promise I won't make any noise during your resting time. There shouldn't be any other issues, right?"Thomas held the phone, a slight smile forming at the corner of his lips. When he said that it was troublesome, he wasn't referring to himself; he was concerned that it might be troublesome for the younger folks.It wasn't easy for Thaddeus to get his wife back. Young people needed their space to get along, so he definitely wouldn't want to be the one to intrude."I'm not going. If you buy a new house, then I'll consider it."Thaddeus rubbed his forehead. Thomas was acting even more rebellious than his children, throwing a small tantrum at him."Grandpa, how about you stay at my place and I'll move out?"Thomas had resisted the strong temptati
Thaddeus lifted his phone and took a picture of the lounge to show her. "You know where it is. It's my office.""Did you not go home yesterday?"Thaddeus felt incredibly wronged. "Without you and the kids, the house doesn't feel like a home. I might as well stay at the office where at least I'll have work to keep me company."Jessamine smiled gently; hearing him say that really made him seem quite pitiful."Then… why aren't you wearing any clothes?"Thaddeus had completely forgotten that he wasn't wearing a shirt. When he saw her video call coming in, he got excited and answered right away, only to realize at that moment that he was still bare-chested.Not only did he not avoid it, but he deliberately moved the camera down a few inches and said lazily, "I forgot to pack my pajamas, so I don't have anything to wear to bed."Jessamine stared at the screen, her eyelids twitching. After not seeing him for a few years, he seemed to have gotten even leaner. Her eyes followed the defin
Over in Hajera, Jessamine had applied a professional makeup look and wore a blouse paired with a formal skirt. She exuded a powerful and confident professional demeanor from head to toe.She was driving her car to the company when her assistant, Judith, called."Jacinda, are you sure you'll be back today?"Jessamine had one earbud on, and her mouth parted slightly to reply, "I'm already on my way to the office."Judith, on the other end, sounded excited. "Jacinda, you're finally back! There's a designer scheduled for an interview this afternoon. Their resume mentions experience at a major company. You should personally oversee this one."When the red light changed, Jessamine gently pressed on the gas pedal. "Let's talk later, I'll be there soon."The company had been actively recruiting new talent recently, and quite a few new employees had come on board. The final interviews were conducted remotely by Jessamine. Lately, Judith had been organizing the schedule while also balanc
Thaddeus waved to call the waiter over and promptly ordered a plate of oysters. "Sure, you get to engage in relations, but what's the point? Can you really keep up? Can you last more than five minutes?"After Thaddeus finished speaking, he used the serving tongs to place a large oyster onto Corvus' plate."Guys don't resist aging. When you need a boost, you should take it!"Corvus laughed coldly. "I recall that you're only a year younger than me. Where does that sense of superiority come from?""We're not the same; you look exhausted and in need of a recharge."Corvus angrily swallowed the raw oyster. If someone was treating him to a meal, then why shouldn't he eat? As for that jerk, there was no way for him to unleash his energy even if he were to replenish it anyway.…Jessamine's gathering was a small luncheon since it was mid-day, and everyone had to return to work afterward, so no one drank alcohol. Some of the new colleagues were meeting for the first time, so the meal s