Gwen woke up earlier than usual this morning. Pearl was still sleeping in her crib with her finger in her mouth, sucking on it intentionally, like the Thumbelina sleeping in a flower. Gwen looked at her quietly for a minute, then whispered with a smile, "my sweet, mommy is going to a battle today, please cheer me on. "Gwen kissed Pearl on the forehead and then went into the bathroom to take a shower.Today, Gwen spent more time picking out her clothes and makeup and turned on her computer again at breakfast to make sure her PowerPoint was perfect.Yes, today she's taking her bid document to a competition for the new energy project. She had been preparing for this for a long time and was writing the draft of the document while she was pregnant.She has to win because she needs to open up new markets and bring in new capital for the company, otherwise, her leering uncle could snatch the CEO's seat away at any time.For the sake of the company, and for Pearl's future life, she must win.
When Gwen woke up again, she looked at her unfamiliar surroundings in a bit of a trance.Ulric sat in the shadow of the light and watched Gwen when she was staring blankly at the ceiling.At this point, Gwen removed her defenses and became a cat that had put away its sharp claws, harmless and cute.Ulric watched her with rapt attention.Gwen turned her head and saw Ulric sitting in a chair. She looked at him steadily for a moment, as if she needed to talk for a long time to recognize him.Ulric got up and filled a bowl with hot soup from a thermos. He stirred the soup for a few seconds with a spoon as he said, "I had a chef from China last month. He makes great soup."Ulric scoops the soup and brings it to Gwen.Gwen pauses for a moment.Ulric is taking care of her like a boyfriend. His tone was gentle, but his actions were so dominant that she could not refuse.Seeing that Gwen did not react, Ulric tasted the soup on the spoon, "It's not very hot. You can't eat anything cold now. It'
Gwen had seen many men in business. Deep, shrewd, furious, domineering, and gentle, but he had never seen a man like Ulric.At this moment, Ulric is angry. His anger is not the kind of rage, but a kind of aura from his body that makes people dare not disobey.In the car, Ulric is holding Pearl. His face is serious and he is still pissed off with Gwen, but he looks at Pearl with tenderness, showing a father's love.Gwen sat next to him, not daring to move. She tried to be calm, but her body was trembling slightly.Not only had she taken Ulric's first night, but she had also used his sperm to have a child. Neither she nor her company could survive in Los Angeles if Ulric tried to get back at her. And Pearl, if he didn't like Pearl ......Gwen quietly glanced at Ulric, who was holding her daughter.She breathed a sigh of relief. At least, Ulric liked Pearl, and the only thing she needed to worry about was whether Ulric would fight for custody.Gwen put a hand to her forehead. Her body wa
It was already 10:30, and Ulric had never slept so soundly.Ulric was awakened by the sound of a vibrating cell phone. He stretched out comfortably, reached for the phone, eyes closed, put the phone to his ear, and listened to the call with the most comfortable posture.Vince said directly, "Gwen's uncle, Anthony, is causing trouble at her office right now. Lydia is on her way over.""What?" Ulric's doze was half awake."I don't know what your relationship with her is, but I think you need to know this."Vince's words were succinct and clear, and Ulric was fully awake, "Thank you, bro."Ulric hung up the phone and looked to the other side of the bed.It was empty.Damn, Gwen was gone again!Had everything last night been a dream?Ulric panicked. He let Gwen getaway last time. He couldn't lose Gwen again this time.Ulric rushed to get dressed and rushed to the nursery. Oh, thank God, Pearl was playing in the nanny's arms. She was already familiar with Ulric and smiled at him.There was
In the conference room, Gwen looked up at Ulric with mixed emotions and did not speak.At her loneliest and most helpless moment, he had rushed to her aid.Not only did he help her with her biggest problem, but he also announced that Pearl was his daughter and claimed to be her husband.Husband ...... Gwen never thought she would have a husband standing in front of her, helping her ward off malice and hurt.Ulric looked her in the eyes, took a step closer to her, bowed his head, and put his face to hers."Don't think I'll forgive you even if you look at me with those eyes."Ulric's words were still cold and determined, but there was a tenderness to them as if he were saying to Gwen: Come and coax me.Gwen's eyes were a little red; she was a strong girl who had never cried in front of anyone since she was an adult. She turned her head away, trying to force back the tears."Look at me." Ulric took her face and made her look at him. "You don't need to hide your emotions in front of me. I
Gwen took the iPad to the table, "Here are some bridesmaid dresses. You can pick the one you like. Also, I have a special birthday present for you."Lydia sat up with a gasp. Oh, she almost forgot her birthday was coming up.The gift was a couture bridal veil. The white gauze was adorned with precious diamonds, just like stars dotting the sky.Lydia covered her mouth in surprise.Gwen smiled and said, "I knew Vince would choose your wedding dress carefully, so I'm giving you a veil. This veil is from the same collection as mine. I hope it will accompany you on your wedding day and witness your happiest moment."Lydia was moved beyond words. She hugged Gwen tightly, and all the words were in the hug.......Tomorrow is Lydia's birthday. Lydia was hesitant on her way home: should she remind Vince?They were lovers in college, and Vince should know her birthday. But recently, Vince has been so busy working to get a longer wedding leave that he seems to have forgotten Lydia's birthday.Ly
Disney's exclusive birthday fireworks show quickly became the talk of the celebrity circuit. Married and unmarried ladies discussed the event with mixed emotions as they sipped their afternoon tea."I've heard that Disney's booking fee is about $200,000. It's not that expensive." Olivia, a newly married woman, said with mock disdain.The other women nodded, but glanced at Olivia and laughed quietly under the cover of their teacups.It's true that $200,000 isn't very expensive for their husbands, but the point is that their husbands don't want to spend $200,000 on their birthdays and won't take the time to dream up their princess fantasies.Olivia doesn't even have a honeymoon. Her husband kept her in a villa after they got married and only gave her $30,000 a month to live on. Olivia has to socialize, buy luxury goods and maintain the life of a rich wife. The money is indeed a bit stretched.In fact, many so-called rich wives struggle to keep a semblance of respectability. However, as
Iris deliberately runs her hand through her beautiful hair to show off her diamond ring.Some of the women around her noticed the ring. The firework-shaped diamond ring was so special that they couldn't resist accosting Iris."This ring is so beautiful. What brand is it?"Iris showed her ladylike decent smile, "This is a new product of Beloved Jewelry Company, and it is also the ring Richard proposed to me. This ring is not on sale yet, and it's the only one in the world. It will be officially on sale next week."The women admired the ring for a while without further question. Although the design was stunning, it was not worth collecting as it's someone else's proposal ring."Lydia, isn't Beloved Jewelry Company your father's company? You should know about this ring. Oh, what a pity, this firework-shaped ring would be perfect for your wedding ring." Someone said to Lydia.Everyone knew about the fireworks show that Vince gave to Lydia.Lydia was speechless. Her parents' jewelry compan
Ely's eyes widened in disbelief when Daisy told Ely about Pearl's blind date.Daisy put her hands on her hips and shouted, "go and get her back quickly. I want her to be my sister-in-law. She can't marry anyone else."Ely had no idea why Pearl would go on a blind date.Last week, they were sleeping together.Pearl had refused to see him for some reason this week, but he thought she just needed time to come to terms with the change. He thought he had Pearl, but Pearl was seeing other men.He couldn't accept it. He had to ask for an answer.He grabbed the car keys off the table and ran out.Daisy put her hand to her mouth in the shape of a trumpet and shouted at his back, "Come On!"……Pearl was sitting in a quiet corner of the cafe, listening to the introduction of the young man sitting across from her.This man is an ideal husband. His father is a senior manager at a consulting firm in Seattle, and his mother is a doctor. He is a warm, handsome, gentle Stanford graduate who is now the
"Please go back. My sister doesn't want to see you." Eva's tone was a bit harsh, and she stood at the door, blocking Ely's entry."Eva, please let me in. I have something to say to Pearl," Ely implored Eva. He's obviously not sleeping well, and he's got a little stubble on his chin.Eva, always soft and gentle, looked at Ely, who had taken care of her since childhood, and said angrily, "Don't come looking for my sister! I've never seen her so sad. She's been locked in her room for three days!"Hearing the news, Ely became even more worried. "I was wrong. I want to apologize to her."Ely steps forward, trying to get into the house, but Eva refuses to step aside. "I would never let you in today."Eva turned and ran into the house, locking the door behind her.Ely stood there, looking up at the window in Pearl's room.Her room was dark.What's she doing? Is she crying?Ely tries to break in again, but Ulric calls out behind him, "You're not seeing her today. Please go home."Ely turned.
15 years later,"Have you thought about it?" Ely raised his eyes and asked with a gentle smile. "would you like to bet with me?""Why not? We've been betting all my life, and I hardly ever lose." Pearl sneered at him contemptuously. "But I'll up the ante: If I win, you give me your medical project."Ely remained calm. "Pearl, I don't remember you being interested in a medical project.""Nonsense! Just say whether you bet or not!""I'll bet," Ely laughed. " But I'm going to raise the stakes too.""Say it!""How about a night with me?" Ely, the new Evans CEO, changed his gentle smile, leaned over, and whispered in her ear, "If you lose, sleep with me."Pearl wanted to scratch his face with the fork she was holding. But his face attracted many women in the city crazy, she did not dare to hurt him, only glare at him.Ely smiled with pleasure and waited patiently for her answer."OK," Pearl said, gritting her teeth.She's gonna win.……Pearl came back to the company.After dealing with a f
Pearl was so happy after Gwen gave birth to the twins that she shared the good news with all her friends at school.Every day after school, she would rush out of class, get in her car, put on her seat belt, and say to the driver, "I'm going home to look after my mommy and Carl and Ava."Carl and Eva are the names Pearl gave the newborn babies. She picked them out at the first glance of Ulric's long list of names."Carl, Eva. I like those two names." Pearl doesn't like complicated names."Okay," Ulric touched her head. "You're the big sister now. This is your first successful task: name your little brother and sister."Pearl looked up with pride. She wanted to be a big sister. It would give her a sense of accomplishment.Eva is an introverted, quiet girl. She became Pearl's little tail when she could walk, smiled shyly at Pearl's words, and seldom cried.Pearl was very fond of Eva. She often kissed Eva. "Oh, Eva, you're as cute as a Daddy Doll. I don't want you to grow up. I want you t
After learning that Gwen had fainted, Ulric immediately suspended a meeting with a wealthy Middle Eastern businessman and rushed out of the conference room."Sorry, my wife is in the hospital now."An hour later, Ulric appeared at the door of the hospital room, panting.Gwen has always been a healthy and energetic person, and she rarely fell ill. For as long as Ulric could remember, Gwen only had stomach pains when she ate erratically, but since her stomach had recovered a lot under his care, Ulric couldn't understand why she fainted.Is she sick? And he was such a careless husband that he didn't even notice it."Gwen!" Ulric yelled as he pushed open the door.But there was no one in the room, just Gwen's Hermès bag on the sofa.Ulric's mind was more disturbed, and he wanted to see her now, to make sure she was all right.“There you are.” Gwen's voice rang behind him."Oh, honey, are you okay?" Ulric held her shoulders nervously, his eyes wandering over her body.Gwen looked no differ
Zora is not the only one who is preparing for pregnancy, but also Gwen.Pearl is now 4 years old. She has been a lively and outgoing girl since she was a child and likes to make friends. As long as she plays with her friends, she is willing to share all her toys and likes to kiss her friends.Gwen didn't understand her daughter's behavior. She asked Pearl, "Honey, why did you kiss them?""Because I love them. Daddy loves Mommy, so you kiss every day. I love my friends, and I want to kiss them," said Pearl happily."Well... Pearl, there's a difference between a kiss between me and Your Daddy," said Gwen, holding her forehead."Why?" Pearl looked at her with big, innocent eyes.Gwen was speechless. She didn't know how to explain it to Pearl. Come on, Pearl's just a kid. A kiss between kids is a sign of friendship. She doesn't have to be nervous."You can kiss your friends, but you have to get permission first. If a strange person kisses you, you have to say NO, okay?""Yes, Mommy." Pear
Three years later.Cecil is unhappy these days because he learns from his assistant that there is a man who likes to appear in front of Zora lately.Although Zora and he had gotten married 3 months ago. He had already put a diamond ring on her finger, but he was still nervous whenever a man peeked at Zora.He picked up the information his assistant had gathered about the man and flipped through it carefully.Huh! He remembers this boy called Claude. Four years ago, when Zora first moved to Los Angeles, he asked Zora to watch a game with him. Although he showed up just in time to bring Zora's attention back to him, he still remembered the threat this man brought to him.A sunny, handsome, athletic football quarterback.Both he and Zora have graduated. Zora is now an independent curator, and Claude is a professional football player.Zora had already forgotten about him, but last week his team made a deal with Zora's studio, so the guy named Claude started coming around to Zora under var
Liam sat on the couch, browsing through the report his assistant had sent him before turning off his phone and leaning back on the couch, with his eyes closed.He had to admit that he was getting older. When he was younger, he could lead an army for three days in the desert or rainforest without feeling sleepy, but now his energy was getting worse. After some travel today, he now feels tired.Since the surgery, his body has become weaker. But as special forces general, he would rather die in battle than become an old man who is taken care of.Getting old is a cruel thing for a general.Liam coughed a few times and he pulled out his pocket watch. It was time to take his medicine.He took out a bottle with medicine, read the label the doctor put on it carefully, and then took a few pills.It was in this quiet room that Liam let go of his pride and showed a sense of loneliness and weakness.There was a knock at the door. The sound starts with some urgency, then becomes regular.Liam stra
Ulric's uncle, Liam Rockefeller, came to Los Angeles alone, and he didn't tell Ulric ahead of time.Last year, to defeat Richard, Ulric called him to find help.Even though they hadn't spoken in years, Liam recognized the phone number at first glance. He pressed the answer button, "Hello?""Uncle, this is Ulric," Ulric spoke a little hesitantly, not as decisively as he usually did."I know, is there anything I can do to help?" Liam changed his old authoritarian and angry voice to a gentle one. He knew Ulric must be in a difficult situation, otherwise, he wouldn't have called him, especially since he was so proud."I have a good friend, you know, Vince, who has been in trouble lately," Ulric said.Ulric and Vince grew up together in New York, and Liam knew Vince and liked him a lot."Oh, that guy, what's wrong?" Liam frowned. If there was one thing that Ulric and Vince couldn't solve, it had to be tricky. Oh, God, he hoped the two lads wouldn't suffer.Ulric had told his uncle what hap