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Just as Quist promised, Quist didn't cause any trouble for Zelda at all. Except that the playboy won't hesitate to bully her by groping Zelda and indecently touching her sometimes when no one is watching.The celebration was fun with different meals that ended up being made by Zaire since the other two only knew how to cause a mess in the kitchen due to their ignorance. The mood was fun and sweet. Even the gloomy-faced Reath smiled a lot more compared to his typical self.Upon seeing that the celebration was coming to an end, Zelda stood up and appreciated Zaire and Lotus. She bid goodbye to everyone and delivered the gifts to Zaire and Lotus before making her way out of the mansion, accompanied by Lotus.Upon seeing Quist paying no attention to her leave, Zelda unconsciously heaved a sigh of relief. She took a deep breath and got into her car before driving out of the summer garden.Zelda's eyes gleamed slightly. Seeing how Zaire had patiently paid attention to Lotus made her reali
Girlfriend? Zelda's eyes widened in shock, not expecting Quist to utter such words. Was she mistaken? How can Quist tell her to become his girlfriend? "Your girlfriend?" Zelda tilted her neck and repeated the words while staring at Quist as if to deduce whether she was dreaming or not.Quist's expression was calm and steady as if he wasn't the one who had just dropped a shocking sentence. He raised his index and middle fingers to make out two. "For two months. We'll break up after that and tell my mom you caught me cheating." He finalized and retracted his fingers.Upon hearing this, Zelda's eyes widened. She accepted Quist's payback request because that was the only way to escape from Quist. How could Quist now tell her to become his girlfriend for two weeks? Zelda shook her head in rejection. "No. I can't. I won't." She retorted without hesitation.Upon hearing this, Quist straightened his back, a cunning glint flickering past his eyes. He took a leisurely glance at Zelda, "You can
Lotus touched her slightly bloated stomach, completely satiated. She can't help thinking that Zaire is really a perfect man; he knows how to make money, how to care for his woman, also knows how to cook, etc.; just what does she want to mention that he doesn't have a talent for?Lotus can't help thinking that her drunk and drugged legs really chose the best room to walk into that night.Zaire touched her head fondly and caressed her hair. "Baby, rest."Upon hearing Zaire's order, Lotus snapped out of her reverie, stood up, and shook her head. No, Zaire had tried for the day; she couldn't let him keep overworking and pampering her. He also deserves to be pampered. "Mr. Zaire," Lotus called seriously.Upon seeing the woman adopt a serious expression on her face, Zaire's expression became solemn and patient. His actions revealed that he was all ears.Lotus held Zaire's hand and raised her head to stare at him with a solemn expression on her face. "Mr. Zaire has done a lot. Leave it to me
Lotus yawned leisurely, rubbed her eyes, and slowly roused from sleep. Her hands subconsciously extended to the side in search of Zaire, and she found the space cold and empty, signifying that Zaire had long left the bed for his morning exercise.Lotus sat up immediately and got off the bed. She made her way to the bathroom to wash her face and do the necessities before walking out of the bathroom.Immediately, Lotus made her way to the kitchen, wanting to make a sumptuous meal for lunch.Moments later, the delicious aroma of the meals made by Lotus overwhelmed the mansion. Lotus meticulously packed the meals into a custom-made lunch box. She was about to tidy the kitchen when she felt muscular hands wrapped around her waist.Lotus turned to Zaire and threw her hands around Zaire's neck. "Good morning, boss Zaire." Lotus was greeted amidst playful giggles.Zaire pecked Lotus' nose and carefully helped her up. Lotus smoothly wrapped her legs around Zaire. "Good morning, wife," Zaire
Lotus' lips curved up, her eyes shone, and a wicked glint flickered past her eyes upon seeing the beauty in the mirror. Her beautiful eyes fell on the date, and she realized that there were just three days left until Aster's birthday.Lotus moved away from the mirror, picked up her phone, and tapped on the social media app to scroll through it. Ever since Lotus was sacked from the Meyer company and was disowned by Mr. Meyers, netizens expected that Aster would be the heir to the Meyer family property.Since the past few weeks, the netizen's discussion has become intense. Not only was their discussion about Aster's upcoming birthday, but Aster became the heir to the Ludovic family.And Aster, being the devising and scheming person she was, continuously gave the media an unclear and indirect meaning that implied that she didn't know, but she'd be the heir.Not only that, Aster kept meeting with other companies' heirs and top executives, which further stirred up the netizens and made A
Lotus leaned back on the chair and lazily cast a glance at Aster. Her lips quirk up in an indifferent smile. “What do you mean by what I'm doing here? I'm the major shareholder in the Meyer company.”Upon hearing Lotus’ response, Aster's expression changed. She could see that Lotus' arrival was meant to cause trouble.Despite Aster's chaotic thoughts, none of them were reflected on her face. She bit her lower lip and sat on the shareholder seat demurely. “It's just that I expected my elder sister to be with brother…”Before Aster could complete her statement, Ezra Meyer pushed open the door haughtily. He was about to part his lips and say a word when he saw Lotus sitting on the top chair. Ezra Meyer's expression changed, and he pointed at Lotus in fury. “You! What are you doing here? Get lost!” He berated with a cold scowl.Lotus lazily cast an indifferent gaze at Ezra Meyer and sneered. “Such a wonderful greeting, Mr. Meyer, but this isn't how a company handles superiority, is it?”
Lotus yawned and rubbed her eyes cutely. She pursed her thin lips and opened her eyes wide. Her eyes fell on the clock, and she discovered that it was 5:13 a.m.Upon recalling that the day was Astor's birthday party, Lotus' face inexplicably scrunched up. Originally, Lotus had no intention to go to Aster's birthday, but Ezra Meyer threatened her with her mother's necklace, so she had no choice but to play along with them. Lotus sleepily wrapped her hands around Zaire's neck and grumbled in his embrace, “Hubby, can I not go?” Zaire wrapped his hand around her waist and gently patted her back. “Hm.” He responded in agreement.If it was up to Zaire, he would rather Lotus not attend the party, knowing how desperate Ezra and the Meyer family are. However, Lotus refused and wanted to go just to know what Ezra Meyer had in mind.Lotus believed that going to the Meyer mansion with enough preparation would make her face their schemes confidently and, overall, get her mom's jewelry. Howev
An ambient instrumental played by a famous traditional band gently played in the background, creating a calm and serene atmosphere, which was a contrast to the liveliness, happy laughter, chatter, and glass clinking in the Meyer mansion.Warm light and high chandeliers enveloped the hall. Different flowers ranging from roses, orchids, lilies, tulips, etc. were strategically arranged in the hall, highlighting the mansion’s artistic luxury and beauty—making one's eyes linger—its scent softly teasing one's nose.Wealthy and prominent people in all sorts of industries, which included entertainment, business, etc., held glasses of expensive alcohol and interacted with each other, clearly to build more connections and familiarity and get investors.Ezra Meyer and Riley held hands sweetly.Ezra wore a matching charcoal gray suit, while Riley wore a burgundy dress that accentuated her beauty. They each held a glass of wine in hand and a warm smile plastered on their faces.They made their wa
SIDE STORY 1: CHASING ZELDA “Ahhhhh!” Quist raised his neck and let out his outburst into the sky for the umpteenth time. After receiving two pieces of good news at the same time, how could he hold back from screaming? He certainly can’t. On the same day, Quist knew about Zelda's pregnancy, and on the same day, Zelda accepted his proposal. Quist felt that he could die tonight in bliss. Wait. No. No. He can't think so badly. If he dies tonight, then how can he end with his Zelda? No, he doesn't want to die! Immediately, Quist snapped out of his thoughts and hugged Zelda. “Wife…” Immediately, Zelda snorted, slapped Quist's hand, and glared at him. This silly playboy. She told him to chase after her properly; is this how to chase after a girl? “Mr. Quist, the proper way to chase after a girl is starting from introduction…” “Yes. Yes. Yes.” Quist nodded his head obediently and introduced, “I am Quist, Zelda's future husband. You are Zelda, Quist's beautiful wife.” The minute he comp
“Mom, I just called Dad, and an aunty with a sweet voice picked up the call.” The four-year-old Agassiz lowered the phone from his ear and blinked his black eyes innocently.As soon as he completed his words, he threw his phone onto the table and happily sauntered toward Arina, his younger twins. He cruelly tugged at Arina's hair twice and grinned wickedly.Arina pressed her lips together and glared at Agassiz before continuing to play games on her phone.Immediately after Lotus and Zaire’s wedding five years ago, the couple decided to settle down with the Landry family. Upon seeing the Landry family's top-notch medical skills and service, Zaire immediately switched to being a medical researcher with the intent of finding cures for rare diseases for non-profit use.Upon hearing Agassiz's words, Lotus carefully held her waist; her stomach bulged, revealing her six-month pregnancy. She stared at Agassiz gently and softly asked, “You called dad?”Agassiz paused in front of Lotus, blinke
“Your phone is ringing again. It’s your hubby Zaire.” Zelda enunciated and sighed for the umpteenth time while raising Lotus's phone in the air for Lotus to see her phone screen. Upon hearing Zelda’s words, Lotus’ eyes lit up, and she hurriedly separated from the hair and makeup staff who were currently applying makeup to her face while fixing her hair. “Bring it over. Bring it over.” Lotus waved her hand in the air and enthusiastically beckoned Zelda Upon hearing Lotus’ words, Zelda shook her head, snorted, and threw Lotus’ phone into the drawer. Lotus's expression changed immediately, and she glared at Zelda unhappily. Zelda folded her arms and began to chide Lotus. Zelda has always believed that Quist was the most clingy, but upon being in the couple’s vicinity, she realized that Lotus and Zaire were super clingy with each other. “Don’t even think about it.” The both of you just didn’t meet each other last night, but you still won’t let each other be. Just this morning you
Lotus held Zaire's hand and strolled her high school street, her eyes bright and a pleasant smile plastered on her face.Even though Lotus enjoyed visiting this place in the past, ever since she married Zaire, she was a bit worried about visiting this place. Lotus was afraid that Zaire might be unhappy with her visiting this place since she and Dylan were the ones who used to come here.But it turns out that her thoughts were really unnecessary because Zaire was the one who brought her here for a date.Lotus held Zaire's hand and eagerly strolled into her high school building. Currently, the school was on vacation, and it was during the weekend, which means no one was in the school's vicinity.Lotus held Zaire's hand and eagerly led him toward her classroom while pointing and explaining every part of the school.Lotus beamed and pointed at one of the front seats. “That's where I sit." Immediately she dragged Zaire toward the chair and table, and they sat down next to each other.Back
“Please come in, young master.” The instant Zaire arrived at the Landry mansion early the next morning, one of the Landry guards bowed to Zaire and said.Upon hearing the guard’s words, Zaire’s eyes flickered with amazement. He already expected the Landry family to scheme and prevent him from stepping into the mansion, but it turns out that they won’t resort so low...“Daddy, you’re here!” A loud scream resounded in the mansion and invaded Zaire’s ears. Instantly, two cute little legs bolted toward Zaire and jumped on Zaire.Zaire bent low and carried Maeva. Immediately, Zaire raised Maeva and twirled her around, causing her to giggle joyfully.It was only after a minute or two did Zaire hug her and pull her cheeks endearingly, a fatherly smile on his face. “Little princess.”“Good morning, dad. I missed you.” Maeva hooked her hands around Zaire’s neck and placed a loud kiss on his cheek. Zaire chuckled and rubbed her hair endearingly. “Dad missed little Princess Maeva a lot.” He exp
Upon seeing the fierce gazes that landed on them, Lotus’ face flushed red in embarrassment. She subtly pinched Zaire’s waist before inwardly chiding him for his actions. Zaire’s lips curved up, and he rubbed her endearingly.Lotus’ attention was grabbed by Reuben’s presence, and she lowered her head slightly to greet Reuben. “Reuben…”Reuben took a step forward, and his eyes brushed Zaire before flashing a provocative smirk at Zaire. So what if Zaire and Lotus are together? Reuben and Lotus came from the same world. Reuben smiled at Lotus gently, “I didn’t want to yet somehow I ended up here to sightsee, but it turns out..." He paused and took a glance at the place with eyes flickering with contempt. “Is this what you go through here…” unclean air, not so clean water...Understanding what Reuben implicitly meant, Lotus’s eyes flashed with disapproval. “I was born here all my life. What do you think?” Lotus retorted with a frown. No one chooses to be born in a certain place; how can
“Zaire?” Lotus’s eyes widened and her lips parted upon hearing Zaire’s words. She turned to Zaire in shock, not expecting him to sacrifice so much just for their family.Zaire had his family, friends, and life here, but he’s willing to sacrifice it just to make their family return to being together. Lotus’ heart melted, and she felt a surge of warmth invade her whole being. Zaire really loves her a lot.The Landry family's eyes flickered in amazement, but they disappeared in the next minute. The Ludovic family was calm as if they expected that result.Immediately, George snorted and rebutted harshly, his displeasure and loathing evident on his face and voice. “We have no space for strays,” he intoned.“Dad. Grandpa. Mom. Grandma.” Lotus’ expression changed, and she rebutted unhappily. How could they just come to a conclusion without even giving them the chance to prove themselves? Zaire is more than capable; how could her father call Zaire a stray?Zaire subtly held Lotus’s hand and
Lotus burrowed into Zaire’s embrace and puffed her cheeks in unhappiness. “I really itch to give that bitch a slap or flaunt to her at least.” Unfortunately, Lotus didn’t even cast a glance at Venus that bitch.Zaire poked her cheeks and chuckled in amusement. “She’s not worthy.” Lotus doesn’t need to dirty her hands because of a bitch like Venus. He consoled.Upon hearing Zaire’s words, Lotus nodded in agreement, her unhappiness dissipating without a trace. She hooked her arms around Zaire’s neck and rubbed her head in his neck coquettishly. “That’s right.” She acquiesced. Zaire gently placed a kiss on her fingers and played with her fingers. “Let’s go on a date.”Upon hearing Zaire’s words, a surge of happiness overwhelmed Lotus’s whole being, but in the next minute, she harrumphed, thrust out her chin, and puffed her cheeks cockily. “Why should I go on a date with you? You should coax me first.” She braggedZaire’s expression softened, and he poked her cheeks. His little and arrog
“Boss,” Wolf called and bowed respectfully the instant he picked up Zaire’s call. Zaire leaned back, his face blank and his eyes glazed. “Capture Venus; she’s making her escape out of the country,” Zaire ordered coldly, his head fixated on the keyboard screen. Upon hearing Zaire’s order, all trace of leisureness in Wolf disappeared, and his fist clenched. He hesitated, “Boss. Miss Venus has always…” Zaire’s brows arched, and his glazed eyes were replaced with extreme coldness. “Huh?” Even though Zaire and Wolf weren’t in the same place, it was as if the temperature had dropped, causing a trace of chills to run down Wolf’s spine. Although Zaire only let out a sound, it was enough for Wolf to know the implicit meaning behind Zaire’s words. He could only bite down his words and replied carefully, "Yes, boss.” As soon as Zaire cut off the call, Wolf lowered the phone from his ear. Wolf’s fist clenched, and his thoughts began to run chaotically, his emotions spiraling. He suddenly