The sudden news that hit the media rocked the country so much and spread like wildfire. Although netizens knew that most companies wouldn’t grow just simply and naturally, they were still shocked by the dirty acts Ezra Meyer, Aubree, and Dylan's family's company had gotten involved in over the years. Some of the illegal acts they had indulged in included embezzlement, murder, corruption, bullying, smuggling of illegal goods, engaging in illegal activities, etc.After the release of this information, it was guaranteed that the three families, including their children, would be spending life imprisonment. Zaire arched his brows and leaned forward. His eyes fell on the dainty face of the woman. The woman had limpid, beautiful big black eyes that were clear and bright like a web of shiny stars on a starry night, straight jet black hair that fell to the waist, a cute button nose, and soft and pliable seductive plump red lips that seemed to call one for a kiss. The woman has grown so beau
Lotus felt her heart turn warm. What more evidence does she need about this man’s love for her? Even though it’s been five years, he still recalled their baby. Upon recalling Maeva, Lotus’s lips unconsciously curved up in a smile. It could be said that her little devilish cupcake’s life was tenacious. Despite all the incidents, her little baby stuck by her. It was all thanks to her little cupcake that she was able to find the courage to move on during the years. Lotus took out her phone and swiftly called Maeva in a video call. “Mom.” Maeva’s eyes crinkled, and a beautiful peal of laughter drifted from the other one of the phones immediately. Suddenly, an earth-shattering and eager scream resounded. “Dad. Dad. Dad.” Maeva yelled in joy. Zaire's expression softened, and a sincere smile lit up on his face. but in the next second, a trace of awkwardness overwhelmed his eyes. The genius billionaire was very good in other aspects, but not with kids. “Maeva, little cupcake.” Lotus l
“Daddy, you're here!” A loud and boisterous cry resounded in the mansion the instant Zaire and Lotus stepped into the Meyer mansion. As soon as the words were completed, two active and short legs scurried toward Zaire while the owner of the voice spread her arms in the air. Immediately, the owner of the voice jumped at Zaire. Zaire’s expression softened, and he bent down to pick Maeva up. Immediately, Maeve smacked several kisses on his face. “Daddy. Daddy, you are here. Daddy, when are you coming home with us?” She inquired, her hands hooked around Zaire’s neck. Maeva’s actions were so smoothly done that if one didn’t know better, one would believe that this wasn’t the first time Maeva came across Zaire. Lotus suddenly sniffed pitifully and stretched out her hands to pull Maeva's cheeks. She chided playfully, “You little devilish cupcake, seen dad now you have forgotten mom. Mom is so pitiful…” Upon hearing this, Maeva batted her fan-like eyelashes and blinked her eyes
Such a daring boy. Zaire hadn't even enjoyed his time with his cute babe; this little boy dared to ask his daughter out in his presence. At that moment, Zaire felt that the little Helm was an eyesore…Zaire grabbed Helm by the collar and threw him to the leisure Quist with a warning gaze on his face. “Take care of your family’s son.” He chided with a frown. This playboy thing seems to run in their blood. Quist thrust his chin and flashed a smug expression at Zaire before carefully placing down his son, who bolted toward Zelda again. “Hey yo. What do you mean? My family's son is very incredible, and every girl wants to be linked with my family’s son, but he’s choosing your daughter. Say, Mr. Zaire, perhaps we'll end up as a family in the future. What do you think of an engagement…”Zaire’s expression turned cold, veins pulsating his neck, and he glared at Quist. “Scram. Don't even think about it.” His daughter belongs to his family. He can take care of his daughter!Lotus arched her b
Lotus carefully alighted the car and made her way toward the police station.As if expecting Lotus, the General Commissioner was already outside waiting for Lotus. He bowed to her respectfully, “Miss Lotus.”Lotus' heart softened knowing it could only be Zaire’s handiwork. She nodded calmly, “Let's go.”Lotus made her way toward the non-contact visitation room. The Meyer family were the ones Lotus saw first. The family was a lot haggard, which was a contrast to their boisterous state a few days ago.Upon seeing Lotus, Ezra Meyer hurried forward and banged the glass hard, “Lotus, Father didn't mean it.” He suddenly pointed at Riley and Aubree, who were trembling while glaring at Lotus, “It's that bitch. She confused me. Only if your mom was alive, she knew that I loved her the most…”Lotus chuckled in amusement and leisurely clapped her hands together. “Well, my mom is alive, and she's with my father. Thank you.”Ezra Meyer’s expression changed. “Your father? What do you mean by your
Zaire carefully helped Maeva put on a pink pajama, placed her on the bed, and tucked her into the bed. “Dad and mom are coming.” He gently coaxed.Maeva nodded her head adorably and turned her cheeks, signaling for Zaire to kiss her cheeks.Zaire ran his hands through Maeva's hair and then plastered a gentle kiss on her cheeks. He handed Maeva her phone after helping her play a kid content and then strode into the bathroom. Currently, Lotus’ eyes squinted, and she flailed her legs in the bathtub like a fish, her head resting on the edge. Upon seeing Zaire, her eyes crinkled, and she stretched her hand toward Zaire eagerly.Zaire's expression softened, and his lips curled up. He swiftly took off his clothes and joined her in the bathtub. He engulfed her in a hug from behind and poked her nose mischievously. “Zaire’s lazy baby.” He chided in an amused voice.Lotus stuck out her tongue childishly and leaned into Zaire's embrace. Zaire's lips curved up in a smile, and he began to help
Lotus’s legs subconsciously walked toward Zaire. Before she could realize herself, Lotus already hugged Zaire from behind. She pursed her lip, her lips curling up slightly and her eyes sparkling. She rested her face on his back and closed her eyes. She intoned, “Zaire.” Zaire’s actions of cutting carrots, green onions, etc., came to a stop. He turned toward the woman and hugged her properly. He confessed, "I missed you.” He missed her so much it hurt. The house feels so empty. Fury, sadness, helplessness, regret, etc.—all sorts of mixed emotions invaded his heart. When Zaire heard Lotus leave like that, an intense surge of fury overwhelmed him, but slowly they were replaced with helplessness and sadness. Why did she leave? It was his fault. If he had taken all the countermeasures before leaving the country, she wouldn't have left. Zaire had blamed himself repeatedly. For a year, his whole person seemed to have switched; he drank more alcohol than water, and he hallucinated const
Zaire lowered his head and kissed her cheeks, causing her heart to turn warm. Although he didn’t make an explanation, she knew he was also silently admitting to the loneliness he felt without her while promising that he would never let such happen to them again. Zaire suddenly paused his pushing and lowered his head remorsefully. He apologized, “I'm sorry for kicking you.”Upon hearing this, Lotus’ face whipped to the side, and she directed a cold and unhappy glare at Zaire. He was in love with her, yet he dared push her down the bed that morning after an endless round of tossing? Whenever Lotus recalls that morning kick, her heart itch for clarification! “Exactly! Why did you kick me down that morning? Say, you little demonic concubine, I treat you with my heart. That kick hurts a lot and scares me.” She let out an exaggeration while touching her chest pitifully. Zaire pushed her again, his lips curving slightly in amusement at her acts. “I'll make it up to you…”Lotus turned back
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