“I agree that Kelsey needs to be disciplined, but you have to understand that it was my mother and Hailey who raised her as a child. I was not very involved and that’s why we are not very close. Even if I were to try to discipline her, she wouldn’t listen to me,” Charlie expressed helplessly.At the same time, he did feel some sense of guilt toward Kelsey.He had neglected to show much fatherly affection toward her when she was a child.Therefore, it was only natural that she would be so stubborn and refuse to listen to him.Upon hearing Charlie lamenting about his mistakes and feeling a sense of guilt toward his daughter, Megan took it as a bad sign.The main purpose of her instigating Charlie was so that she could drive further conflict between the father and daughter.It was not to have him reflect on his negligence in raising Kelsey over the years.If Charlie were to continue to reflect in this direction, the chances of him helping Megan and Josephine get justice would becom
“In that case, I’ll just take a kiss!”With that, Tyler planted his lips against Kelsey’s red, full lips.Her eyes widened slightly upon feeling his lips. All she could do was moan faintly under him.Tyler clenched his hands around her tender waist and continued to make out with her.Kelsey tasted just as intoxicating as ever. No matter how many times he kissed her, it was simply not enough.He held her tightly in his muscular arms and deepened the intensity of the kiss.The kiss was intoxicating and seemed to last an eternity.Soon, the last of Kelsey’s defenses crumbled. She had lost whatever rationality was left in her and reciprocated by wrapping her arms around Tyler’s neck.After more time passed, Tyler finally drew away while gasping for air.Kelsey's cheeks were flushed with red. There was a thin layer of mist in her eyes that made them seem more reflective than ever. Her hair was slightly ruffled which added more to her seductive charm.Tyler's Adam's apple bobbed up
Josephine and Cooper were completely flabbergasted, this was the last thing they expected.They were just secretly meeting up in a hotel like they had done many times in the past. How did the reporters catch wind of this?Countless camera flashes blared before their eyes and blinded them…Cooper tried to maintain his usual elegant and gentlemanly demeanor but given the circumstances, a small part of his mask cracked and revealed a hint of iciness.“Everyone, please do not make false assumptions. We are only close friends.”He tried to clarify his relationship with Josephine.Although the two of them had been secretly seeing each other for some time, he never intended to publicize their relationship.Especially not at such a crucial moment when he was vying to stake his place in the Lyons household. This was not an appropriate time to publicize their relationship.Unfortunately, the reporters would not believe in Cooper’s flimsy excuses.“Mr. Lyon, you say that you are only clo
Now that Cooper’s scandal with Josephine was public news, there was no way that Rhea would ever believe him and help him take down his brother!With this brilliant move, Tyler had killed two birds with one stone.“Honey, you’re amazing!”Kelsey threw himself at him and rained passionate kisses on him.Tyler smiled smugly and drawled, “I hope you would reward me some other way!”Kelsey did a double take, then her cheeks flushed with red.“You, um…”She snuck him a shy look and immediately after that, Tyler pressed his lips against hers.She found herself pinned on the bed and smoothly ran her fingers across his hair. She wrapped her arms tightly around him and started to reciprocate his gestures.The couple went on kissing for a long time until at one point, she felt Tyler’s hand reaching underneath her shirt.His breathing had turned rapid. He hovered himself over her and fixed a lustful look at her.There was something primal and seething with hunger flashing underneath his
Madam Lang eyed Kelsey up and down and could not withhold her praises. “Kelsey is getting more beautiful the older she gets.”Kelsey approached shyly. “Grandma, have you had breakfast yet? Do you want to eat something here?”Madam Lang smiled graciously. “Did you make breakfast for me?”“I’ll make something for right now!” Kelsey offered hurriedly.After that, she went to the kitchen.Madam Lang observed Kelsey frantically pacing around the kitchen to make her breakfast, then she turned to Lily who was with her, and expressed, “She knows how to cook at such a young age, impressive! Tyler is very lucky to have found her.”Lily chuckled. “He sure is!”“Hey Tyler, your wife is busy making breakfast for us, why are you just standing here?” Madam Lang said while swiping a look at Tyler and prompting him. “Go on, help her out.”Tyler smiled and stated, “Who’s going to keep you entertained if I go to the kitchen?”“It's more important to keep your wife company, I have Lily here with
“Kels, if you won’t take it, I will have to take it as a personal insult against us Langs!” Madam Lang pulled out her trump card.Kelsey was put in a difficult spot. “Grandma, I…’“Since Grandma wants you to have it, you should take it.” Tyler made the decision for her.“But…” Kelsey expressed helplessly.He should have helped her reject the offer instead of accepting the card for her!“No buts, we’re all family from now on!” Madam Lang took her hand and declared with a radiant smile.She was delighted to have Kelsey as her granddaughter-in-law.If Tyler’s grandfather and father were still alive, she was sure they would also gladly approve of Kelsey and want to see them start a family together.Upon reaching this thought, tears began to well in her eyes.“Grandma, why are you crying?” Kelsey was very perceptive and noticed immediately. She quickly consoled Madam Lang.Madam Lang wiped the corners of her eyes. “These are tears of joy, tears of joy!”After that, she only staye
Kelsey was stunned and taken aback upon hearing this.Her father was taking her grandmother back home to live with him? He was throwing a birthday party for her?Why would Megan not object to it?How was any of this possible?Those two were the ones who kicked her grandmother out of the house. What made them suddenly want to redeem themselves and take her back home?Something fishy was going on!After that, she immediately drove to the nursing home where her grandmother was staying.When she arrived, Claire, the caregiver, was already waiting for her at the entrance and seemed very agitated.“Ms. Young, you are finally here!”She immediately breathed a sigh of relief upon meeting Kelsey and went up to greet her.“Where is Grandma?” Kelsey asked urgently.“Come, I’ll take you to see her.” Claire eagerly led the way. “She was just talking about you.”“What were you saying on the phone just now? You said my father wanted to take Grandma back to live with him? What's going on?”
Kelsey fixed a sharp look at Claire. “Out with it, what do you want?”Something stirred in Claire’s eyes. “What do you mean what I want? I’m just taking you to see your grandmother…”Kelsey could tell she was lying based on how shifty her demeanor had become.“Who ordered you to do this? Tell me!” She glowered and demanded in a sharp voice.Claire would not admit it. “Ms. Young, what are you talking about?”Kelsey glared at her sharply again. “Are you going to keep playing dumb? Do you want me to call the security guards now and have them check if Grandma did transfer rooms like you claimed? If you’re lying, I’ll have them call the police.”Claire panicked upon hearing the mention of the police.“No, don't call the police please, I didn’t have a choice!”Kelsey's eyes gleamed with ice. “Was it Megan who told you to do this?”Claire was taken aback by how precise Kelsey’s instincts were. She shrunk and nodded timidly.Kelsey was burning over with anger.She already had a feel
Steve felt embarrassed. He had been wanting to make Tyler’s acquaintance, but a chance to meet him was hard to come by. Now that he ran into Tyler, Steve was determined to make the most out of it. “Let me be a host to you today, Mr. Lang—” Megan cut Steve off. “Mr. Lang, you might not know this, but Kelsey’s father is facing bankruptcy. He’s deep in debt too. Kelsey and her father are just going to be your burden. Don’t let Kelsey’s seemingly innocence fool you. They are just going to leech off you. My daughter, Josephine, is a nice and sensible girl. She’s a better companion than Kelsey. I’ll be delighted to introduce you to her.” Kelsey was impressed with Megan. Even now, Megan had not given up on pushing Josephine into Tyler’s arms. In Kelsey’s past life, Megan went to lengths to matchmake Josephine and Tyler. Nevertheless, Tyler never took an interest in Josephine. Megan was just as delusional as ever. However, Kelsey had no idea that Charlie owed a lot of mon
“She’s just a bitch.” Megan hissed through clenched teeth, her jealousy showing. She had a hunch. The sudden change in the manager’s attitude toward Kelsey was likely due to Tyler. Megan wished she had Kelsey’s luck to meet a good-looking and rich man. Steve did not believe Megan. If Kelsey was just an ordinary woman, the manager would not take her up to the exclusive top floor. That was a height Steve could never reach despite a lifetime of hard work. However, Kelsey had no plans to accept the manager’s invitation to dine on the top floor. Since Charlie would not be attending or taking Susan out of the nursing home, Kelsey had no reason to dine alone on the top floor. Kelsey was better off getting back to her new office and ordering a takeout. Her discussion with Rosette about the costume design for Adrienne’s new film would continue this afternoon.However, the manager stopped her from leaving and apologized to her frantically. “Please see it in your heart not to
It was upsetting enough for Kelsey since Charlie managed to deceive her once more. However, Megan had to gloat. “What did I tell you? I told you Charlie can’t afford this place. He can’t even show his face because he’s expected to pay the bill.” “Oh, quit it!” Kelsey glared at Megan. To think Kelsey would give her an attitude. Megan had Steve on her side now. She was no longer the other woman who lived off Charlie’s good graces. Surely, Megan earned the right to mock Charlie. “You’re the manager. Has St. Gills lost its exclusivity? It’s a disgrace that you let just about anyone in,” Megan said sarcastically. Kelsey retaliated. “Oh, aren’t you a picture of poise, Megan? With your sugar daddy, you can’t even make it past security.” “You!” Megan looked daggers at Kelsey. Livid, Megan commanded the manager, “Throw the bitch out now before I’ll make sure your establishment ceases to operate.” The manager narrowed his eyes on Kelsey and Megan. Judging by Kelsey’s mod
“Kelsey, what are you doing here?” Megan asked harshly.With Megan and Steve approaching, the manager drew close and welcomed them. It then dawned on Kelsey that Megan and Steve were the VIPs who took the private lounge from Charlie. The manager explained the situation, and Megan sneered. “Charlie is going broke. I doubt he can afford to dine at St. Gill’s. With his mounting debts, he’s embarrassing himself when the time comes to pay the bill.” Kelsey narrowed her eyes. Charlie must be using Susan’s birthday as a pretext to ask for more money from Tyler since the family business was going bust. However, Tyler had given Charlie a large sum of money. It was puzzling how Charlie managed to burn through it. Kelsey snapped back with a smirk. “Even so, Charlie is paying with his own money, unlike some people who can’t live a day without a sugar daddy.” Color drained from Megan’s face. Kelsey was basically calling her a gold digger. Megan would not be in this position in th
Kelsey and Rosette discussed the specifics of auditioning for Adrienne’s new film’s costume design role.As the time neared noon, Kelsey glanced at her phone. Tyler had not replied to her text message. It was nearly time for Susan’s birthday celebration at St. Gill’s. Kelsey decided to go ahead to St. Gill’s. While on the way, she gave Charlie a call to inform that Tyler would not be available for the celebration. Charlie’s voice reflected his disappointment. “What’s this? Why can’t Tyler make it?” Kelsey bit the bullet and explained, “I haven’t been able to reach him.” “I thought Tyler adored you. Why couldn’t you get in touch with him? Did you upset him?” Charlie grilled her. Kelsey refuted, “Things have been going well for us, thanks for asking. He has an emergency today.” Her bond with Tyler could not be stronger. Heck, they nearly went all the way this morning. The nerve of her father to put her down. Charlie was furious. “I knew I couldn’t count on you.” He
Kelsey frowned. “What are you up to now?” She doubted Charlie was so nice to want the family to be together for her grandmother, Susan’s birthday. It was probably an excuse to get close to Tyler. Since Charlie got together with Megan, Kelsey could count on her finger the number of times he had been to the nursing home to visit Susan. Kelsey could not remember the last time Charlie celebrated Susan’s birthday. Charlie could not even remember Susan’s birthdate. Yet, Charlie was so kind to throw her a party. Kelsey could only suspect that Charlie had ulterior motives. “How can you say that about me, Kelsey? I’m your father. Am I wrong to throw your grandmother a birthday party?” Charlie reprimanded. Kelsey was skeptical. “You’re not wrong, but…” It was uncertain whether he had Susan’s interest at heart. “But what?” Charlie asked. He started blaming himself. “I know that I listened to Megan and neglected you and Mom. I’ve gotten rid of her. Now, I just want to be a go
With a predatory glint in his eyes, Tyler pressed his lips against Kelsey’s.“I’ll take your silence as your consent.” “Hang on!” Kelsey pushed him away. She meant business since it was about his sleepwalking last night. “I have a question.” “What is it?” Tyler asked in a raspy voice, his lips still lingering across her skin. His hands eagerly pulled her gown off her. “Do you sleepwalk?” Kelsey asked. Tyler paused, his eyes bearing a weight of emotions. Kelsey knew she was right on the money. Tyler had known about his sleepwalking. “Did you know you were sleepwalking last night?” Kelsey said while fixating earnestly on him. She was more concerned about his health. Tyler seemed healthy. Yet, he wandered off in a sleeping state. Judging by Tyler’s response, it was not his first rodeo. Generally speaking, sleepwalking was associated with trauma or unresolved issues. Kelsey suspected that Tyler had been through some kind of trauma, or something in his past wa
Tyler opened his eyes abruptly. Bare and dominant, he loomed above Kelsey while his penetrating gaze looked deep into her soul.Lost in the heat of his kiss, Kelsey opened her eyes in confusion at his sudden pause. She met his profound gaze. Kelsey’s heart skipped a beat. Her breath hitched. She stared at the man towering over her in disbelief, her eyes bulging. Tyler was awake. He examined her, his eyes scouring every inch of her body. Once he was certain that it was Kelsey, Tyler was relieved. “I’m home, babe,” he uttered with a sigh of relief. Feeling assured, he closed his eyes and rested his head on her shoulder. He filled his lungs with her familiar scent. Kelsey was taken aback, but her head gradually cleared. She thought that Tyler would not stop their little bed activity. However, Tyler stayed in the same position for a while. His steady breathing came soon after. He fell asleep. Kelsey was in disbelief. Since he wanted her so badly, Kelsey ass
Worried, Kelsey followed Tyler in case he hurt himself or fell off the stairs. He was not in a conscious state after all. Kelsey would not be so abrupt as to wake him from his sleepwalking. She was aware that waking a sleepwalker could lead to shock or other health problems.Kelsey stuck close behind Tyler and made sure he got up the stairs safely. Tyler returned to their bedroom and lay on the bed. Kelsey drew close for a look. The soft moonlight streamed through the French windows, casting a hazy glow over his defined face.Tyler lay there motionlessly, his eyes closed.Kelsey watched him sleep tenderly. For a moment, she drooled over him. However, she quickly frowned at the smell of alcohol on Tyler. Kelsey went to open the window to let in some airflow, dispersing the fumes of liquor. She then picked out a fresh pair of pajamas from the closet for Tyler.Tyler would need a change of briefs too. However, Kelsey’s cheeks burned when she pulled his brief draw