Valerie stopped in her tracks and looked at her friend."As a kid? You mean, you think he had something to do with your kidnapping years ago?"Valerie had a sound mind. Paired with her years of friendship with Morgan, she read Morgan's mind at once. "You're worried that he's the kidnapper."Their fr
Kieran handed the health supplements over to a maid who was just passing by. "Give this to Valerie. If she asks where I am, tell her to come to the study."The maid knew her place. She never questioned her master's orders.Soon after, the two girls walked into the living room arm in arm. Valerie was
"Kieran's not busy … He's not busy at all—" Valerie was the one who ignited Kieran's fire. There was no way she could leave now.Morgan didn't hear Kieran clearly. Puzzled, she stood by the door. "Why are you busy all of a sudden? Weren't you waiting for me just now?"Valerie was still in the study
William felt guilty after being exposed by Kieran. "I, uh … I just received a call from Adam, so I'll be taking leave now. Take your time with Valerie."He took a few steps forward when he reminded Kieran again, "Be good to her. Also, don't forget about what Morgan told you yesterday."Finally, all
It was a scorching afternoon. Everyone took shelter in the house, refusing to see the sun.Valerie enjoyed the air conditioner indoors. As she basked in the sunlight coming from the window, she had an eye mask as she lay in the chair. The house servants who passed by couldn't help but slow their fo
Of course, he didn't have the guts to say that out loud. He wanted his tailbone to stay intact.He might not be able to boss Kieran around, but he could still reign over his son.The devious Kieran immediately saw through Harry's little scheme. He narrowed his eyes and asked a question in reply, "Do
Kieran's phone rang, and he peeked at the caller ID before slipping away from Valerie to pick it up.Valerie couldn't quite grasp why he seemed to be dodging her.After wrapping up the call, Kieran headed to the study with William in tow."What's going on?" Valerie was left alone in the living room
"Kieran?" Morgan blinked in surprise.Kieran gave a little nod. Glancing at the untouched dinner spread out on the table, he asked, "Why aren't you eating?""I'm not really in the mood to dine alone." Morgan sighed.Her gaze dropped, and Kieran noticed a smudge of cream on her cheek. He pulled out a