"How can the invitations be sent out so carelessly?""From what I see, I don't think anyone even invited her! She must have snuck in when no one was looking!"People chimed in with their opinions, one after the other, but Austin remained quiet. He did not agree or refute as he stared toward the door in a daze.Lily had changed her mind about the project from how he saw it. It seemed like she was not going to put a halt to it. However, he still found it childish and whimsical for her to try and cooperate with a research institute for someone who knew nothing about medicinal herbs.Had power finally penetrated their pure and niche industry?…Alexander was already in the living room when Lily reached home, playing with Galen.In the vast living room, the coffee table and cabinets were empty. A thick and soft carpet lay across the floor for the child to crawl around and play. Alexander doted on the child so much that Lily feared their next child might be a daughter.Since Alexande
"A young degenerate?" Alexander was a little surprised.Since she had already opened up, she started to pour her heart out. "The research institute sent quite a young man today. He looked like a refined scholar until he opened his mouth.“He said he’s on my side regarding stopping the project. He said women should stay home with their children and do what a woman is supposed to do. He also insinuated that I only have this opportunity to cooperate with the institute because of your money and connections!"‘That man was something else!’"Didn't you intend to stop the project?""That's different!" Lily shook her head. "I wanted to stop it because the research is moving in the wrong direction, and they've hidden too much from me. I was starting to doubt their purpose. That's why I wanted to call it off.“But that man is supportive of my decision because…I’m a woman! Don't you think that’s outrageous?!"‘What century are we living in? How could there still be someone so discriminator
She felt it was unlikely they could achieve such a result and saw that there was no need to invest that much money and time in it, hence the conflict.Lily had been working in her studio again. While preparing the essence, she thought about how some medicinal herbs would always have a smell associated with them. Why must she forcibly try and separate the two? It was not a big deal if the consumers could smell the medicinal herbs used in the perfumes. Just like how lavender was known for soothing nerves and mint was refreshing, medicinal herbs also had their own uses. However, the institute was heading in a different direction. Instead of creating products to allow consumers to accept medicinal herbs in a more pleasant way, they were trying to get people to inhale the medicinal properties of the herbs without their awareness. This was the weird part of all this! On top of this and the fact that the research was stagnant, she hadn't returned to the institute for more than half a
His warm lips gently touched her collarbones, as if trying to remind her of last night.At this moment, Lily's cheeks burned, and she quickly pushed him away. "How dare you ask that?!" This man had always looked cold and distant, yet last night he was like a wolf that had been left without food for months. She rubbed her back and frowned subconsciously at the thought of that.Alexander, who had been pushed away, grinned. When he noticed what she was doing, he rubbed her hands. "What's wrong? Did I hurt you?"'It’s more sore than it is painful!' Lily thought to herself. She knew he had stamina, and although she tried her best to keep up, it was still too much for her."Hmph!" She feigned anger, telling him that he should not be so unscrupulous the next time. "Did I really hurt you?" After asking that, he suddenly picked her up and let her nestle in his embrace. He gently massaged her back with one hand and held her belly with the other.Lily was taken aback. "What are you d
"Don't change the subject!"Alexander let out a hearty laugh. Although he knew she was pretending to sulk, he was still delighted.He enjoyed her occasional jealousy. Without this, he would think Lily saw her pots and plants as more important than him."Didn't I meet with Secretary Rollins twice last month? I just happened to catch a glance at her profile when she texted him."Jokes aside, he still explained his side of the story solemnly, "This girl's profile picture is so gloomy. Not many would put such a picture up."After glancing at him, Lily looked down at her phone again. Alexander was right.The profile picture was indeed quite gloomy. It was gray and dark. When Lily clicked on it, she saw a picture of a gloomy sky with a puppy snuggling up by a broken flower pot. Regardless of how she tried to see it, the picture looked heart-wrenching. Lily heard that Anastasia was young and was probably around 17 or 18. She also came from a wealthy family, so she should be blossoming
‘This man is becoming increasingly romantic, but I’m not complaining.’Lily turned to put her hands loosely on Alexander’s shoulders and looked at him softly. "Since my husband is so kind, I can't be so ungracious, can I?""Huh?" He raised his eyes to look at her. She’s so…charming.’"Since I know who she is, of course, I won't do anything to embarrass you!" Lily was not a fool, after all. Of course, she knew the salesgirl was trying to stir up a fire when she suddenly changed her heart and readily sold the dress to Lily. However, Lily would not let the salesgirl get what she wanted."Good girl!" Alexander tapped Lily’s nose before picking her up and walking upstairs.Lily was startled. "What are you doing?!" Her hands tightened around him as she exclaimed, afraid she might fall."It's getting late. You should go back to your room and rest. Let's talk about the rest tomorrow.""But I haven't replied…""You can reply to her in the room."Lily was prone to forgetting to sleep an
Lily brought a spoon to her lips and questioned with a flat smile, "Ms. Rollins, I'd like to know who told you that your dress is with me?""That's none of your concern!" Anastasia frowned. "If you dared to take it, you should admit it!"With a snort, she added, "Here I was, thinking how powerful and prestigious the woman that relied on her husband's family wealth could be. Who would have thought you're just a coward who won't admit what you did."However, Lily did not get angry when she faced Anastasia's ridicule. Instead, she even put on a light smile. After putting down her spoon, she looked up at the girl sitting across from her.Although Anastasia was just a few years younger than Lily, she was just a little chubby girl in Lily's eyes."Ms. Rollins, I also thought you’re smart enough not to let yourself be a prop in someone else's game."Anastasia frowned and narrowed her eyes at Lily. "What do you mean?""I assume the salesgirl must have told you I insisted on buying that
From the material to the craftsmanship, even the embroidery and stitching looked like the one Anastasia had ordered."You're quibbling again!" She threw the dress down angrily.'If she can't tell the difference, does she even know which dress she bought?'Lily picked up a corner of the dress with a smile and said, "Ms. Rollins, don't worry. I bought this dress from the same store. Although it looks very similar to the one you reserved, I don't think this is yours.""What gives you…""Yours must still be in the store," Lily interrupted Anastasia.Anastasia was taken aback by this. She blinked as if she was trying to process what was going on."Ms. Rollins, did you put down a deposit for the dress that you ordered?""Of course!"How else could she reserve a dress without putting down a deposit? Anastasia paid a 50% deposit for the dress, which the shop had to alter to fit her figure.Her dresses at home were all beautiful and made from good-quality fabrics. Thus, it was difficu