Ronald followed her eyes and saw the lipstick mark on his shirt. He could not find a word to respond. “What are you thinking, Ronald? You are the person in charge of the operation in Grudin North. Every action of yours is under the scrutiny of the media. You will screw up your life if you are not careful. Besides, you know what will happen if your wife finds out, don’t you? She will run riot and you will never know peace again.” He sat down on the edge of the bed with a serious look in his eyes. “I have taken that into consideration, actually.”“Then what is the matter between you and that woman? Are you just having fun, or did she seduce you?”“Neither of them, Raine. I love her.” Ronald let out a sigh.“You what? Are you crazy?” Raine shook her head in shock.“I am not crazy. On the contrary, I know more than ever what I am doing.”“I completely don’t get it.” She never knew that her brother was such a person.He used to be a man of honor, a responsible family and a perfect
The next day.The car stopped in front of the house. Mark was behind the wheel while Summer was in the front passenger seat.Jazz was picking up Raine, and then they would set off together.When they woke up this morning, Jazz called to tell them that Raine would follow them back to Santabaca, and that he would meet up with Raine in the hospital.After waiting for about ten minutes, Jazz and Raine came out. They got in the car and sat in the back seat.As the black car drove forward, no one said a word. There was silence in the air.No one wanted to break the silence, as if each of them had something on their minds.It was 4:00 pm when they arrived in Santabaca. Mark first dropped them off at the Valentine mansion, and then he went straight to the office.In the living room, Yvette was sitting on the settee and drinking coffee. When she heard footsteps, she looked back and was shocked. “What happened to you all?”“Nothing major. They will recover in a day or two.” Jazz explain
Yvette’s words carried a reproaching undertone. She then looked at Raine, who stayed silent all this time. “Have you met your fiancé’s mom?”Raine’s hand, which held a spoon full of fish chowder, froze in the air for a second. “His parents passed away. He is the only one left in the family.”“So who will take care of you during your confinement?”“It is too early to talk about that.”“It is not too early, Raine. You guys are engaged, and will marry soon. It is a matter of time to have children. You see, Mark did not even get engaged but married before your engagement. But now Summer is two- month pregnant. You have got to hurry.” Yvette urged with a smile.“You can rush everything, especially this thing.”Raine smiled softly, her expression calm, but she had a reckless mind.She knew very well that Yvette discussed this topic deliberately to agitate her.“You might have a point; you can’t rush to have a baby. Now, I am just waiting for the coming of my grandchild.” Yvette said
Jazz hemmed in embarrassment. “That is all I know.”Summer tried hard not to laugh as she explained, “She is a female pianist from Argentina. She has won the first prize in the Chopin Piano Competition. She is famous and has excellent playing skills and pure passion to match.”Jazz just kept nodding and looked at her expectantly. “So are you going or not?”“Since you have bought the tickets, there is no reason not to go.” She chuckled. “Besides, she is my favorite pianist. Maybe this is her last performance. There is no reason to miss this.”“Great! Eight on Wednesday evening. I will see you then.”“Now go back to sleep. Have a good night.” She patted him on the shoulder. “Oh, don’t forget to do the winter break homework. I will check it when school reopens.”Jazz put his hand to his forehead. “Can you not bring up such a depressing topic at this time?”She laughed and patted him twice again. “Why don’t you finish the homework instead of complaining? How is the French test paper
“Mrs. Valentine, a bowl of noodles, please...”Afterward, Summer’s voice was heard, “You are so wealthy, yet you can’t afford a meal outside?”“Your cooking is still the best for my tastebuds, light and fresh...”“I’m not your personal chef. If you want some, pay up first.”Mark lazed on the sofa and replied, “Haven’t I given you my credit card?”Hearing that, Summer said no word, her movement and expression slightly frozen.She recalled that phone call and his words from that incident.“I can’t use your card. I’ll return it to you in a while; besides, I also have my own income, there is no need to use yours.”She may have made an understatement, but it was truthful and honest.At that moment, Mark frowned. He looked at her gloomily and spewed out a few words, “You keep it…”“Your card has too much credit; I’m afraid that if I ever lose it, I can’t even pay you back with my life, so I would prefer to be at ease.”To be honest, Mark’s money wasn’t something Summer could spend
“Babe, are you asleep?” asked a soft and gentle voice.Feeling annoyed, Raine replied, “Can you not call me that? It makes me feel uncomfortable.”“Alright. Is there anything that you would like? A ring, car, or painting?”Raine’s face turned dark, “What’s wrong now?”“Isn’t your birthday on December 25? Make a wish, and I’ll be your Santa Claus…”Stunned, she did not realize that her birthday was coming so soon.Feeling guilty, she replied gently,“I’m sorry, I am having a bad mood; moreover, I don’t need any present, you take care of yourself in Athana…”Patrick’s voice was heard again via the phone, “Why the bad mood?”“It’s nothing much. I’m tired and need some rest…”“Raine, how about a grand wedding on our big day? You can be the princess and be the center of praise and adoration. Besides, where would you like the wedding to be held? Athana, or Santabaca?”“Patrick, I really want to sleep, it’s 10:00 pm here in Estain.”She was trying to remind him that it was already
Summer blinked, and quickly she answered, “Oatmeal and omelet.”Yvette raised her eyebrows, then ordered the kitchen to prepare the meal.Raine got up. She purposely glanced over Yvette and headed to her room.“Raine, don’t you want some too?”When Yvette’s voice came from the back, Raine smirked but replied, “There’s no need; I’m not hungry.”Thus, only Summer and Yvette were left in the living room.Summer gobbled up the food under Yvette’s stare. She felt that she was not having a meal but undergoing a punishmentRaine came downstairs with a change in clothing. She waved, “Yvette, I’m heading out.”“You’re not feeling well. Should I get the driver?”“It’s alright. I already booked a ride.”While saying that, she had walked out of Valentine mansion.Through the window, Summer could clearly see a taxi waiting at the gate.Of course, Yvette had also seen the taxi. She snorted. The sound she made was so soft that one could miss it if they did not pay attention.However, Sum
On another side.Solomon and Daisy were present. Only Amara was absent.“Where is she?” Summer frowned a little, ‘Her old habit couldn’t have relapsed, could it?’“Ever since we started hanging out, she never returned to the casino.” Daisy was relieved while she said it.She nodded and replied sternly, “You can always remind her that I am sincere with my words so that she will remain careful and not repeat the same mistake.”“Among the Hart family, you are the one she’s most afraid of. You can do whatever you want.” Solomon sighed.Daisy also sighed, “It doesn’t matter who as long it is you whom she’s afraid of. Haven’t you taken your lunch? I’ll prepare pasta.”“Okay, what’s in it?”“Deep fried shrimp pasta.”“I’ll help with peeling and frying the shrimps.”The pasta was cooked, fried with shrimps, and ready to be served in just a short time.While eating, Daisy asked, “Anything happened during your first two months of pregnancy?”“Nothing much, just a bit more appetite fo
Chapter 1814Before Jazz came to pick up Essa, his elder brother told him he should give candies if he was blocked out of the door. The big brother got experience in his own wedding years ago. Jazz kept it in his mind. At the moment, under such circumstances, he generously distributed candies to everyone. Jazz was a smart guy! People were happy with the candies. They let him in and stopped making trouble for him. People were just having fun on their wedding day and making the atmosphere livelier. Essa's wedding dress was custom-made by the most famous designer in Paris. Summer had arranged it for her. It looked gorgeous on Essa. The wedding dress had a fishtail, which set off Essa's slender waist even more as if it could be grabbed in one hand. The dress was low-back, showing her fair skin. Under the light, Essa looked amazing! Essa was so beautiful, breathtakingly beautiful! Stepping on her crystal high heels, she walked slowly towards Jazz. The distance wasn't long,
Chapter 1813The neck was Essa's most sensitive spot. She felt itchy if someone touched her there, let alone that Jazz clung tight to there for so long. She could barely stand it. Her body was squirming timidly. "Don't seduce me!" Essa was angry, "I'm not seducing you! Just sleep! But can you not cling to me so tight?" "Why? Are you turned on by me?" Essa was lying with her back to him, her cheeks blushed, and she hissed, "Who is turned on?" ‘What the hell! The man is like a sex machine!’ "Since you are so sure of it, let me check you out." Essa wanted to kill herself, but before she did, she wanted to kill him first! "Are you lying, babe?" Jazz deliberately drawled. "Get away from me! If you don't want to sleep in the guest room, go sleep on the couch! I cannot sleep with you clinging to me so tight!" But Jazz ignored her demand. Essa's whole face had turned red, so red as if it was about to bleed. "Jazz!" "You can be louder. I'm fine with it anyway
Chapter 1812Jazz naturally had no objection because he couldn’t wait to get married. He had always been determined, and as long as he made the decision, he would never change his mind!Now that he had decided to marry her, he must do it!Essa had heard her words. Although she thought it was a little too hasty, she kept silent, giving tacit consent.They were getting married in fifteen days! It was really fast!But because the bridegroom was Jazz, she was not panicked at all. She was calm because cuddling up together with him like this made her feel happy.That night was not easy. Jazz was like a wolf who had been hungry for decades, and he would not let go of the delicious meat that had been put in front of his mouth.They had sex for another whole night. Although Essa was strong, she was no match for a man.Her legs and waist were so weak that she had to support her waist with both hands in order to stand up. She thought Jazz should not have been so horny even if he had hadn'
Chapter 1811Jazz lowered his head slightly and kissed her.Essa could not pretend to be sleeping any longer, so she opened her eyes and pressed her hands against his chest."Morning, baby." He stared at her tenderly and asked, "How did you feel last night? Are you satisfied?"She glared at him, not wanting to speak.But she didn't know her eyes were full of tenderness and love now.After the sex last night, Jazz could not resist such a temptation anymore.He bowed his head, intending to kiss her."Get up! I have to go to work! If you dare to kiss me now, I will definitely beat you up!"Jazz didn't kiss her but shrugged his shoulders.He was not afraid of her threat, but he knew it was her first time last night. He thought he could not ask her to make love again in the morning. Otherwise, she would be too tired.Essa was satisfied to see him give up. She glanced at the time and found she was about to be late, so she didn't want to waste time chatting with him anymore.But w
Chapter 1810"Why are you so sensitive?" Jazz smiled lightly, enjoying her current reaction."You’re talking nonsense! You are hugging me too tight. Back away..." She blushed slightly, keeping twisting her body.She had never had such intimate contact with a man before, so she felt hot all over and acted unnaturally."Do you think this distance is too close? We will be closer…"Essa couldn't take it anymore, so she stretched out her hands, pushed against his chest, and said, "Stop it!""Why? You have to get used to this. We will have more intimate interactions, so you have to get used to..."She felt a little scared about such intimate contact.Jazz pressed his body against hers tightly. The scenery outside was blurry at night, and the two of them were alone in the same room, so it was easy for them to become turned on, and sparks were flying between them.His long fingers began to take off her clothes.Soon, she was naked. Jazz picked her up and placed her on the bed."I'm
Chapter 1809Jazz opened the car door for her with a smile and said, "Baby, have an enjoyable time at work."After finishing speaking, he started the car and stepped on the accelerator, and then, the car disappeared without a trace, leaving Essa standing there in a daze.But she still needed to enter the police station to work. Even if she stood here for two hours, she could not solve the problem. There was no point in evading issues, so she decided to get in. Then, she gritted her teeth and walked in, keeping her eyes looking straight ahead.However, even if she didn’t look at others, others would still look at her. Along the way, many people stared at her.They had not expected Essa to be so open. She had actually done such a thing at the gate of the police station!Essa felt her cheeks were burning, but she still forced a smile and tried to be a thick-skinned person.She was hypnotizing herself.When she got into her office, she felt as if she had been flayed by the gazes
Chapter 1808"A few years. Why did you call him a bastard?""You still care about him? I just want to call him a bastard. Don't be silly. There are few innocent men like me. Think about it! It is cost-effective for you to marry me. You have never been married before, and neither have I. To be honest, with my appearance and status, it was not easy to stay single till now. Don’t you think it's very touching?"Hearing this, Essa was completely speechless."It's not touching at all. Are you sure you’re not impotent? Why are you a virgin till now? As you said, you have enough merits to fascinate others!"Hearing this, Jazz on the other end of the phone became sullen and said, "Are you doubting my potency?"Women’s suspicion was the most intolerable thing to men! How could she doubt his sexual potency? It had hurt his pride!"I didn't doubt it before, but you emphasized it over and over again. It is you that made me feel suspicious..." She took a sip of water. Compared to his exaspe
Chapter 1807Essa had told her that Summer was also from an ordinary family. Seeing she and Mark were so affectionate to each other, she felt relieved and believed that Mark was a good man.It was hard to imagine such a handsome man with a high status would be the same as an ordinary man when he was with his family.On the other side of the table, Essa was putting food on Jazz’s plate, while Jazz was picking out fishbones for her. Both of them had faint smiles on their faces, showing genuine love to each other.Essa’s mother let out a sigh of relief.After dinner, Mark insisted on sending the three of them home. Essa shook her head repeatedly and rejected because there were a lot of taxis outside the hotel."This is our first dinner together, so we must send you home. In this way, we can know where you live…"Although Mark's words were polite, they had an irresistible sense of solemnity.Jazz had wanted to refuse too, but after hearing Mark’s words, he swallowed the words back.
Chapter 1806Jazz walked over and handed her red roses."You're too high-profile!" Essa kneaded her forehead with her hand, feeling a headache."Don't you like it?" Jazz smiled."I like it very much." She took a deep sniff. The roses were exuding a light fragrance, making her mood good."My brother and sister-in-law want to have dinner with you and your family tonight. Do you want to meet them?"Essa blinked, "Didn't we meet before?""Yes, but it's not formal. This time, it will be a formal meeting at the Grande Hotel at eight o'clock in the evening…"Essa rubbed her forehead, then went home, and told her mother about the dinner. Her mother was a little worried. She had only met Jazz before, and Mark was a big shot that she could only see on TV. When he suddenly wanted to meet them, Essa’s mother felt nervous.Essa kept comforting her, saying there would be no problem because Mark was very approachable and easygoing.She then changed her clothes and put on makeup. Later, Jazz