Kevin's reaction was bland and he did not speak. Candy instantly guessed what he was thinking. Alas, everyone else was in pairs. It seemed that she could only go with Eleven. In the evening, Kevin went to look for Tianna. "About the National Day holiday, do you have any plans?" asked Kevin. "Huh?" She paused for a moment. In fact, she didn't have any arrangements. Tianna usually gave little thought to such things. When she saw Kevin's attitude at dinner that day, she thought that he didn't want to go out, but who knew that he would come to see her again at night? "I don't have any plans. What, do you have any ideas?" "Hmm, should we go on a vacation?" Kevin asked. "I don't mind." She nodded and agreed. With Tianna's permission, Kevin happily went back to start on his planning, but their understanding of this trip was obviously different. How could Tianna guess that Kevin wanted to go out with her alone? Besides, from Kevin's
"So what if I invited him? Tianna has already rejected him, and..." Kevin said sourly, "He was invited by Tianna, what can I do?" It sounded like he had been wronged. Dominic was dumbfounded. He couldn't understand what was going on now, so he patted on Kevin's shoulder and said, "Buddy, you're on your own now." "Humph," Kevin mumbled in disdain. Although it was arranged by Tianna, the planning of this arrangement was obviously more suitable for Candy. Soon, the whole schedule was dominated by Candy. "Well, the vacation time has been decided. It's a seven-day vacation. As for where to go, let's talk about that now!" Candy stood alone, and everyone sat around her. "We must go to a place with delicious food!" Roger was the first to speak. Next to him, Ryan also nodded his head and agreed. This was the best way to pique the interest of the two brothers. As long as there was delicious food, it was no problem for them to go anywhere. But if th
After that, Tianna looked at Kevin. She also didn't understand why she did this. No matter why she did this, she didn't need to explain it to Kevin, right? But she was even a little bit concerned about Kevin's views. Was it because she pretended to be his girlfriend? "Indeed, there's nothing wrong with that," said Kevin. According to the usual manner of getting along between the sister and brother, Kevin would probably shamelessly say some things to Tianna at this time. But this time, he did not say anything more. Sitting next to Tianna, he closed his eyes and rested. Tianna breathed a sigh of relief, but at the same time, she felt that something was amiss. When everyone received the news that they were going out for a holiday, they had almost prepared their luggage. They packed up their swimsuits quickly because they were sure that they were going to the beach. Details such as booking the ticket were all handled by Candy. As her elder brother's guar
"Then, what are you thinking about?" Eleven asked, "Why don't you just watch the show?" Yes, Eleven's mentality was that of a real onlooker, and Candy seemed to worry too much. Tianna closed her eyes and rested for a while, but she really couldn't sleep. She also felt very uncomfortable that she had to force herself to fall asleep, so she adjusted her sitting posture and asked Kevin, "I'm bored. Why don't we watch something together?" Kevin smiled and said, "Sure." The bag with a tablet in it was next to them. When Kevin leaned to her side to get it, Tianna saw Cleveland sitting next to them! "How did this happen?" Tianna was shocked. She still remembered that Felicia was sitting there before she pretended to be asleep. However, Tianna immediately guessed what was going on. It was not a big deal to watch a movie with Kevin, but in front of Cleveland, Tianna felt really embarrassed. However, it was she who took the initiative to invite Kevin to
However, it was strange to call her "sister-in-law". Tianna had to sit down, but she still felt awkward and didn't talk to Kevin. Fortunately, Kevin didn't take the initiative to bother her. She couldn't hold it in for a long time. Tianna still took the initiative to say to Kevin, "Why do they call me sister-in-law? It's so strange." Kevin smiled and said, "You are my girlfriend. It's not wrong for them to call you that." "But— " "But what?" Kevin looked like there was nothing to refute. "Isn't that the case?" "Didn't you tell Dominic that we were just pretending to be together?" Tianna asked. In principle, it was okay to pretend to be something in front of others, but the people who came out today were all close friends. Even if they went to the same school, they won't talk nonsense. In this case, it wouldn't matter if they came clean in public. "Why do I have to tell him that?" asked Kevin bluntly. He couldn't wait for this "misundersta
"Can I eat with you later?" Vera explained, "I am not very good at it. I am afraid that I won't cook the food properly and have diarrhea. This is only the first day. If I am not feeling well, it will affect everyone." This kind of reasoning was simply impeccable. Kevin thought that one more person wasn't too much. Besides, he would have to look after Tianna at that time, so he wouldn't have much time to talk to Vera. Naturally, people would help, so he wanted to agree casually. But then, Dominic said, "No, Vera, how can he find time to help you when he doesn't even have time to take care of his girlfriend? In my opinion, why don't you team up with someone else?" Vera blushed upon hearing Dominic's words. She said timidly, "Ah... I heard that, that... Kevin and Tianna aren't really together. It's just an act, right?" At this time, Kevin's expression was absolutely putrid. He was not a good-tempered person. Just now, he just didn't want to embarrass Ve
"Kevin, these are the ones they roasted just now. Would you like some?" Vera seized the opportunity. She took some food from the grill and came to Kevin's side to please him. In fact, she had carefully prepared it herself, but she had already said that she couldn't do it before, so she could lie about it in the end. Kevin didn't think too much. He thought that Cleveland wasn't the only one who would please her. There were also many people here who wanted to please him, but he didn't care about them usually. He was so childish that he wanted to provoke Tianna with this kind of action. However, Tianna did not react at all. When she saw Kevin talking and laughing with Vera, Tianna definitely felt a little out of place for a moment, but she immediately told herself that Vera was also a good person. If Kevin was interested in her, she should not stop him. The two parties involved were both wrong, but it didn't mean that the others who were watching
"Am I playing this role too seriously?" Tianna was questioning herself. Before Kevin returned to the grill, he had been super busy with Candy and the others. However, he was clearly not the same person as he was earlier. He was sad a while ago, but at present, he was laughing happily with his mouth opened wide. Where did his cold and arrogant aura go? Candy took the opportunity and said, "Hey, you're laughing so happily. Who was the one who looked like he was about to kill someone just now?" "Go away." Kevin didn't want to be petty over such trivial matters with Tianna and said, "Don't affect my performance!" "Okay, let us see how you perform!" Candy said. As a result, after Kevin finished grilling the food and before Candy reached out to take some, he ran away while carrying the food. "Hey, let me taste one!" Candy shouted. "I didn't prepare your share. You can grill your own food if you want to eat!" After Kevin said that, he walked toward Ti
"Okay." Grace agreed and said, "I have something else to discuss with you." When he finally heard this sentence, Zaden knew that there must've been something going on. "What's the matter?" As they talked, they went into the lounge. Zaden also specifically told the secretaries that no one was allowed to come in and disturb him before work in the afternoon. These words made the secretaries' eyes turn red. Since he had ordered them to keep everyone out of his office while he was inside with a woman, it was hard to control their imaginations from running wild. "How's your investigation on my surrogacy?" Grace asked. Zaden had thought that Grace's patience was wearing thin, and so she had sought him out for an update on his progress. Feeling a little ashamed, he said, "I'm sorry. There hasn't been any progress so far. You know that information on surrogacy is highly secured. It won't be so easy for my subordinates to investigate it." "It's okay. You
"Stop!" Grace made a gesture and said, "I'm going to the Empire Group. Do you want to go with me?" "Oh?" Gentry was flustered for a moment and then realized that he had almost gotten himself in trouble. He quickly said goodbye. "Sorry, sorry for bothering you. It's my fault!" Grace shook her head helplessly. She went to the kitchen to bring the toiletries she had prepared for Zaden, and set off for the Empire Group. Grace took a cab, as she didn't have the nerve to ask her chauffeurs to give her a ride. This was the first time Grace had taken the initiative to go there. She didn't know whether she was going to meet Zaden or not, but the staff at the front desk had changed since the last time she had went to deliver food and she didn't know when it had happened. Hence, the new staff didn't know her at all. However, when she saw that Grace was dressed up very beautifully and elegantly, she guessed that Grace must be someone important. Naturally, she didn't d
This time, Grace took the initiative. She stood on tiptoe, hooked her arms around Zaden's neck, and took the initiative to plant her pink lips on his. The chaste kisses turned into lingering kisses. Zaden had always restrained himself very much. Every time he met Grace, he always felt that he was on the verge of losing control. "Well, I can't believe that you are so obedient today. Go to sleep. If you kiss me again, I might not remain chaste. You won't have a chance to sleep even if you want to," said Zaden. After going to bed, Grace took the initiative to cradle into Zaden's arms. Just like Dulcie acting like a spoiled child, Grace had also put all of her heart and soul into Zaden, like a spoiled child. The next day, there was still no sign of Zaden at breakfast in the Andrew household. "Oh? Dad's gone again..." Dulcie said regretfully. Douglas found that his sister was upset, thus he comforted her, "It doesn't matter, Dulcie. Daddy need
The silent confrontation was still going on, and Zaden was waiting. When would Moira give in? Moira was also waiting. When would Zaden be gracious enough to let her go? However, perhaps these two people didn't know each other very well. They both had naive expectations that were absolutely wrong and impossible to achieve from the beginning. "It's so cold..." Moira murmured in a low voice. As she spoke, a puff of white vapor immediately appeared in front of her lips. Even though kneeling down like this was not a big deal, Moira had always been pampered and had grown up a spoiled child. She had never suffered this kind of hardship before. Her body could not bear it either. She only felt that her legs were on the verge of losing its strength and becoming numb. The rain grew heavier and heavier, and the wind and rain swayed. Flowers in the garden were beaten into a mess by the rain, as so was Moira. Moira's body had reached its limit, and she could not catch h
"Plop—" Moira's kneecaps hit the ground, the sound of it ringing crisp. Grace was dumbfounded. She looked at Moira, who was kneeling in front of her, and could not say anything for a while. As for Zaden, there was not even the slightest expression on his face. "What, what are you doing?" Grace asked. She instinctively stood up from her chair as she took in the scene before her, at a complete loss of what to do. Moira glanced at her. Sometimes, when one's ego was at one's feet, one becomes more able to take humiliation than usual. She replied with indifference, "Why are you so agitated? I'm not kneeling at you. Don't think too much of yourself." Moira looked at Zaden and said, "Zaden, I beg you, please have mercy on the Coulson family. No matter what you demand, as long as I can do it, you can demand it!" Zaden frowned and said, "Kneel further if you want to. You're an eyesore right now." Mercy? For someone like Zaden, mercy had always bee
"No, Mother, if Zaden takes over the Coulson Group, then we..." Moira could not continue speaking. She did not even want to imagine what would happen. "You understand now? I thought a donkey kicked you in the brain!" "That... That won't do. I'll go beg him right now!" Moira shouted. Now that things had come to this, it was obvious that Zaden's target was Moira. Although she was extremely unwilling, she would have to make a stand against him now. No matter what she would have to experience, she had to protect the company. She could not lose everything. She rushed to the Andrew family villa, but Moira was not even allowed through the main entrance. "Let me in!" Moira began making a scene outside. She made such a ruckus that it was difficult for the people inside to ignore her. "Mr. Andrew, Miss Coulson is causing a scene outside, this..." the butler informed Zaden "Let her be," Zaden said expressionlessly. This was not the first
Grace frowned before cutting Moira off. "Moira, there's no use in talking to me like that. I just want to know who it is. Tell me the truth!" "Do you think I'll tell you just because you want to know?" Moira scoffed before retorting, "Who do you think you are?" "Does this mean that you admit you used Mr. Yale's name to deceive me?" Grace quickly latched onto the loophole in Moira's words. "Hah, I didn't say that. You're just making things up." Moira was still as stubborn as a mule. She once again diverted the topic so that she could insult and ridicule Grace. All sorts of vulgarities came through the call, and each minute that passed only pushed a person's limits even further. Grace felt nothing at Moira's words. However, Zaden, who was next to her, did not want to hear any more of it. He was on his last straw, so he grabbed the phone to end the call. "Are you stupid? Just letting her scold you like that?" Zaden asked, his tone sour. "As long a
"Mr. Yale and his wife are quite old, so having children has been difficult for them. In the beginning, they contacted many surrogacy agencies. However, Mr. Yale was extremely cautious when it came to picking a surrogate mother. This caused a lot of trouble to the agencies since the surrogate mothers they suggested never met his standards." "Later, Mr. Yale thought about going abroad to find a surrogate mother. However, right at the critical moment, he suddenly found out that Mrs. Yale was already pregnant!" "The pleasant surprise caused them to give up their search for a surrogate mother. After all, Mrs. Yale wasn't getting any younger and they both went through a lot to get this son, so that's why the Yale family treats him so preciously." As Zaden listened to the report from his subordinate on the other end of the call, his mood grew complicated. The only way he could clear his mind was to focus on the fact that the night wind had blown his body cold. To be h
Mr. Yale's word of thanks was like a knife stabbing into Grace's heart. How could she be worthy of his gratitude? She could not take it anymore and felt like returning to the car to escape the situation. Mr. Yale withdrew his hand in embarrassment. Even he, who was usually slick and smooth, could not find the right words to say at this time. Zaden tried to smooth things over by saying, "I'm sorry, she was one of the victims too, so..." "I understand," Mr. Yale said with a nod. "We understand and more than anything else, we thank you, Mr. Andrew. You've worked hard today. We won't take up any more of your time. You should go back early and rest. We will definitely drop by next time to properly thank you." Zaden nodded and turned to get in the car. Dulcie was all worn out from crying too long, so she was curled up in her seat and fast asleep. Zaden asked softly, "What on earth happened before I arrived?" Grace suddenly turned teary-eyed. The tear