Jeremy's smile grew wider when he saw Corinne flustered with embarrassment. "My friend, the key to playing the role of a good wife is to learn to call your husband by his first name. Do you think it makes sense for a wife to call her husband 'mister' all the time?""Call you by your name?" Corinne thought about his suggestion and had a look of disgust on her face. "Ugh, forget about it! I'll probably get goosebumps if I do that!"There were only a handful of people in this world who were allowed to call him by his first name only, yet she was reluctant to do so.Jeremy's face darkened, and he pressed her abdomen a little harder.The extra pressure made her feel uncomfortable, so she frowned and said, "Ah, not so hard! It hurts!"Her voice was weak due to her period pains, and the phrase 'not so hard' sounded very ambiguous and seductive in a big bedroom where only the two of them were there.They were both taken aback for a moment, and their gazes froze for a moment as they looke
The startled Richard began explaining himself in an awkward and flustered manner, "Umm... This is Mister Jeremy's home, right? I'm here to look for his wife."'His wife? Does he mean Corinne?'The mere mention of Corinne made Francine annoyed. She looked at Richard with disgust and asked, "What do you want from her?"Richard looked at Francine and noticed that she was covered with limited-edition luxury brands from head to toe.He took a guess and asked, "Miss, did you just say that this is your house? Could you be...Mister Jeremy's wife?"Francine frowned and realized he had no idea who her brother's wife was or what she even looked like. She did not correct the misunderstanding and asked, "What if I am? Why are you looking for the missus?"Richard thought that he had found the person he was looking for and immediately flashed an ingratiating smile. "Missus Holden, I believe you'd be very interested in learning about Mister Jeremy's affairs. I wonder if you have time for a chat?
It had been a while since they last met, and the dean exchanged a few pleasantries with Corinne before getting to the point. "The graduation ceremony for your batch is next Monday, Corinne. As one of the school's special graduates, you should bring your parents to the graduation ceremony. The school hopes that you and your parents will be able to speak on stage and share your journey toward achieving success."Corinne refused politely. "I'm sorry. I don't have parents.""Nonsense! What do you mean you have no parents? It's written clearly on your file that both your father and stepmother are alive!""Sir, I—" Someone on the other end of the phone seemed to have called for the principal. He answered them right away and said hurriedly to Corinne, "Please remember to bring your parents on Monday. And come early, too!" The principal hung up right after.Corinne was miffed. She had parents, but their absence in her life meant that it was the same as not having them. After all, Marvin ra
Jeremy was half-smiling as he stared teasingly at her.When Corinne finally managed to tie a knot in the man's necktie, she looked up at him and suddenly remembered something. She asked, "Are you free next Monday?""No," the man answered immediately in an almost indifferent manner.Corinne pursed her lips and did not say anything further, but she did make a point to pull his tie askew before leaving.He lowered his gaze and straightened his tie. "What about Monday? Is something on?"Corinne turned to look at Jeremy. After some thought, she realized that there was an issue with having him accompany her to the graduation ceremony.Even if he had the time, in what capacity should he attend the graduation ceremony? A prominent individual like him would inevitably attract unnecessary attention!"Nothing. I was just asking!" She decided to give up on that idea.Jeremy did not ask any further questions as he walked up to her and raised his hand to lift her chin. He then asked condesce
On the ceremony stage, Ivanka Poplin, a top student in the University of New Capital City's music department, was delivering her graduation speech with her father standing right beside her. Both father and daughter were teary-eyed and filled with emotion for the four years of university life."Ivanka's father is so handsome! And he's so young too!""Ivanka is the most beautiful student on campus, so it's pretty obvious that she inherited her parents' good genes!""Whoa, Ivanka's father said he'd donate three pianos to the school's music department! They're so rich!""I really envy Ivanka's life! She has such an amazing family background, her parents dote on her a lot, and she's both pretty and smart!"Ivanka delivered her graduation speech with her father and she went down the stage feeling pride as she listened to the praise and envy of her peers.Backstage, she saw Corinne sitting quietly at the end for her turn to go on stage.According to international practice, the person w
"He's not just handsome. He has this super intimidating aura too. I bet he's the mysterious guest invited by the school."Just as Corinne was going into the concluding remarks, she felt that something was not right with how everyone responded. It was almost as if they were all staring behind her.She turned around to find out what was happening and was taken completely by surprise! 'Why is he here?!'Jeremy's thoughtful gaze glanced swiftly across her as he walked forward. His tall body stood beside her, and he reached out to raise the microphone to mouth level. His low and magnetic voice resonated throughout the auditorium as he said, "Hello everyone, I'm here as Corinne's family, and I'd like to thank the University of New Capital City for all the care that has been given to Corinne. I don't have much time right now, so I'll keep things short. I'm donating a laboratory building to the university in Corinne's name as a token of appreciation for all that the university has done for
"She's a b*tch!" Francine could not bring herself to reveal that Corinne was her brother's wife. It was a privilege she would rather not give Corinne!Her classmate felt a little awkward and did not know why Francine hated Corinne so much. "Well... Whatever it is, your family is super rich! It's amazing how you can just make donations on a whim!"The Holdens have always kept a low profile, and although everyone in the school knew that Francine was a daughter of a wealthy family, they were unaware that her family was the Holdens—an elite upper-class family. Furthermore, no one had any idea that her brother was Jeremy, the Holdens' eldest son!Francine was not in the mood to hear that sort of flattery. "Is my brother still in school?" she asked."He's probably discussing the building donation in the dean's office right now!" her classmate answered.Francine got up, rushed out of the classroom, and took out her cell phone angrily to call Richard."Hey! Didn't you say that you were g
As soon as Corinne heard someone calling her, she stopped walking and turned around.A handsome boy chased after her and was trying to catch his breath.He was a third-year student.Corinne asked curiously, "What's the matter, Chester? Is there something you need from me?"The shy boy rubbed the back of his head awkwardly and smiled sincerely as he said to her, "Congratulations on your successful graduation!"Corinne smiled. "Thanks."Chester wanted to say something else, but he noticed the imposing man beside her and asked, "Umm... Who is he?""An uncle of mine!" Corinne answered without hesitation.Jeremy was speechless to hear that.As soon as Chester was told that Jeremy was one of Corinne's elders, he immediately bowed politely and said, "Nice to meet you, sir!"Jeremy narrowed his eyes coldly. He had a gloomy gaze and ignored Chester's greeting.Chester did not seem bothered about Jeremy's presence and said to Corinne with a slight blush, "I have something to talk to y