The car drove into the Hopkinson's. When Rose got into the car, Ian turned his head away and did not look at her. He crossed his arms in front of his chest and didn't look happy. Aaron was also unhappy. Derek glanced at them and did not say anything. "Ian, are you alright? Aaron, have you been good lately?" Rose asked with a smile. Derek did not allow Aaron to play number puzzles in the car, so Aaron kept his head down and focused on his fingers. He did not respond to Rose's words, and Ian ignored her. "They are pretty good." Seeing that Aaron and Ian did not say anything, Derek answered Rose for them. "Derek, as for the problem with our company's firewall..." Rose continued to ask. "Daddy, where are we going?" Ian suddenly asked Derek. He interrupted Rose on purpose. Ian believed that as long as he kept talking to his daddy, the annoying Rose would not be able to approach Derek. "Ian, she is your mother. Don't be rude to her." Derek frowned. Although he doted on Aa
Derek gave Rose a warning look. Rose didn't dare to curse more and could only sit down. The dishes were served. "Mommy, are you unhappy?" Chris sensed the change in Emily's emotions. Although Rose had affected Emily's mood, she didn't want Chris to worry. "I won't be unhappy when you and Diane are with me," Emily said with a smile. "Chris, you can't add more sugar. You've already eaten a lot of sugar today," Emily said as she stopped Chris. Chris revealed a disappointed expression. Diane couldn't help but laugh, and her eyes narrowed. Emily felt someone holding her hand. She looked down and saw that it was Aaron. Although Rose kept reminding Emily that Aaron and Ian were her children, Emily still adored the boys. "Aaron, can I help you wipe your hands?" Emily asked. Aaron nodded lightly. When Emily cleaned his hands and helped him prepare the napkin, Aaron's eyes lit up with joy. "Mommy, I want it too!" Diane stretched out her small hands. Chris didn't say
Everyone looked over and saw a young man standing next to the restaurant manager. With the manager bowing slightly to the man, it was clear that the man was very noble. "Nick!" Ian shouted happily. Out of all of Derek's friends, Nick was Ian's favorite. Nick bent down and picked Ian up. Both of them looked happy as if Nick was Ian's father. Rose faked a sad voice and said, "Nick, how can you call me like that? Derek is a good friend of yours, and you're humiliating his fiancée in public?" Rose was sowing discord, and Nick had already seen too many times of that. He felt speechless and rolled his eyes. He ignored Rose and walked up to Derek. "Derek, what are you doing with Miss Mermaid?" Nick asked nosily. "Miss Mermaid? You mean Emily?" Ian asked curiously. "Ian, let me tell you something..." Nick said excitedly. "Nick!" Derek shot Nick a warning look. Though reluctant, Nick had to shut up. Nick knew it was inappropriate to say that in front of kids. Therefore, he
At the same time, Emily was taking her two kids home. Chris was in a good mood because Aaron wasn't around to divide Emily's attention, while Diane was carefree. The next few days were very peaceful. Emily felt the urgent need to have a competent assistant. She interviewed several people, but she was not satisfied. None of them was good enough. Today, she came to the café downstairs alone while still thinking about the company's project. She looked out of the window aimlessly and noticed a familiar figure. She saw a hobo on the street. His clothes were shabby but clean, and it was obvious that he was trying to maintain his decency, which made him stand out among other hobos. Emily stopped stirring her coffee. "Is it him?" She traced him back in her memory. She knocked on the window, and the hobo looked up at her. He was confused at first, but then it seemed that he recalled who she was. He took a few steps forward excitedly, but he stopped after looking at himself.
Emily felt that time was practically flying. No sooner had she settled Andrew in and got him into the job than it was time for Nick's birthday party. She quickly changed into her gown and made it out of the house after promising to buy Chris and Diane dessert. By the time she drove to the Field's, the place was already bustling. Regardless of why Nick had given her the invitation, today was a fantastic opportunity for her. Everyone invited was from the upper class, and maybe she could find a solution to the branch's problems. It had been a long time since Emily had shown up at a party among the celebrities, and her appearance immediately attracted attention. She had charming facial features and noble temperament, and she was wearing a simple but not ordinary gown. She was the center of attention wherever she went. Men's gazes followed her, and women were nothing but jealous of her. "She is not dead after all. However, she was pregnant out of wedlock, and no one knew who
Suddenly, people started to whisper, making the hall noisy. "Gosh! It's Derek. He is so handsome." "I heard Nick is good friends with him. No wonder he came." "Are those his twins? They're so cute!" "I'm so jealous of Rose. Derek fancies her. It makes me mad to think they're engaged." Emily raised her head when she heard the discussions around her, only to see Derek walking in with Aaron and Ian. Aaron smiled when he saw Emily. 'Rose didn't show up together with Derek? That's so not her,' Emily thought. Louise was standing next to Emily at first, yet Louise left at some point. Seeing Derek walking in, Jenny nervously adjusted her clothes and hair. She knew Derek. He was the heir of the Scott family and Nick's good friend. If she won Derek's approval, she would be closer to Nick. Plus, she couldn't wait for everyone to know about Nick's relationship with her. When everyone knew that Nick belonged to her, she could have him completely. She also got to drive away wome
Emily turned around to look at the man who talked to her with sharp eyes. The man was startled. He couldn't help but put down his hand. "Who are you?" Emily was a bit angry. She had been disturbed by different men from the beginning of the party, and she was running out of patience. The man in front of her looked not bad, but his eyes seemed obscene and evil, making her feel unpleasantly greasy. She felt like a prey being targeted by a predator. From not afar, someone noticed them. "Isn't that the son of the Carter family? I heard he was in trouble and had been grounded. He's out so soon?" "You're right. It's Austin. He's notorious for being cruel to women. They are practically his toys." "How did you know?" "Don't you use Twitter? There were a lot of leaks, but the Carters made them go away." "Emily doesn't have the Hopkinson family behind her anymore. This will not end up well for her." Derek happened to be nearby, so he heard their discussion. He frowned and loo
"What?" Louise exclaimed in the car. They got into the car after leaving the party, and Emily explained what had happened to Louise. "Wait, baby, do you feel that something is wrong?" Louise frowned. How could there be so many accidents at an ordinary banquet? She did not believe it at all. "So many coincidences happened at the same time. This is not an accident. Someone must be behind it," Emily said as she drove. "Jenny mentioned Rose. Rose was the one who gave Jenny the information." Louise continued. "Austin dared to provoke Derek not because of the Carter family, but because he had someone else behind him," Emily said. "Rose is the mother of Derek's children. No one can persuade Derek other than her." Louise realized. "That's right, it must be her." Emily gripped the steering wheel tightly. "Rose could come up with such a brilliant idea. To incite others to target you. This is vicious. This way, you'll be offending more and more people. In the end, no one will b