Madam Hamilton was extremely displeased with her daughter-in-law. It was as if her son's wife was a monster of some sort. She said, "You haven't even seen how much she spends. It is as though her family ran a bank! She changes into three outfits a day, and she just can't stop buying more. She goes out shopping every single day, and I just feel so annoyed whenever I see her." Gradually, Yvette had given in as she thought about the displeasure she felt from Summer. She scoffed coldly as she said, "Yours is still better than mine, I would say." "Huh?" Madam Hamilton asked curiously, "What's wrong with yours?""She's rude, acts improper, and her personality isn't that nice either. When I was hospitalized, not only did she not empathize with me, she even started an argument with me! I was so enraged that I felt out of breath!" Appearing mad, Madam Hamilton responded, "Oh gosh! I heard she's also from a regular family. It must've been her luck and blessings from her past life that ble
"Hurry up and stop eating, aren’t you supposed to bring back some pumpkin soup for Yvette?” said Daisy.Not feeling at all anxious, Summer replied, “She’ll be alright even without me; besides, there are so many kitchen staff in Valentine Mansion, they wouldn’t be stumped by a bowl of pumpkin soup, would they?”Smack!A slap landed right on Summer’s back. “That’s too much, hurry up and go!” Daisy took away her cutlery.‘She doesn’t even show me any mercy. I wonder if I’m really her biological daughter!’Daisy gave her a good stare, “What are you waiting!”“Am I not walking?” Summer sighed helplessly as she left.She headed first to the café on Chestnut Lane but was shocked to find a long queue.‘Had business always been this superb?’Unable to do a thing, Summer could only wait in line.After nearly an hour, she finally managed to get the pumpkin soup and had the café staff packed it in a thermal case.Immediately, she got into the car, headed straight to Valentine Mansion.
“What I said is true, there’s certainly no flattery in it.”They began chatting like old buddies and completely ignoring Summer as if she was invisible.Unaffected, she stepped forward and handed the milk to Yvette. “Mom, here’s the milk you wanted.”Acknowledging, Yvette slowly sat up on the bed and reached out to receive the milk.As soon as Yvette had reached out, she suddenly let out a scream. Was the milk too hot, or was there another reason?Everyone was surprised and failed to react. “Pa—” the mug that Summer held in her hands fell and shattered on the floor.Some milk spilled on the blanket while some splashed on Summer’s palm. She felt an instant scalding pain, but she gritted her teeth, holding back her pain.Raine and Madam Hamilton quickly rushed over upon hearing the noise and helped to clean up the blanket and the milk spilled on Yvette.Holding back her pain, Summer too tried to help.However, the moment she touched the blanket, Yvette pushed her away. “Get away
Regardless of education or etiquette, they are elegance among the elites. But, looking at you now, it’s nowhere near it. Do you want to look at yourself in the mirror right now?”“You!” Yvette turned pale with anger.Raine scolded, “Summer, enough!”Madam Hamilton too, expressed her disagreement. “As a daughter-in-law, how could you speak to your mother-in-law like this?”“It’s not how I spoke but what I have prepared to speak. There are obvious things that I chose not to reveal; but this was clearly to trap me, wasn’t it? And if I didn’t expose it, it would only remain and worsen!”Yvette and Madam Hamilton were taken aback. She was neither servile nor overbearing. “Since I’m not welcomed here, I’ll leave.”Immediately after saying, she left, and Yvette raged.A while later, Madam Hamilton also shook her head as she left, leaving her these words. ‘Compared to ours, your daughter-in-law is crazy.”Those words struck Yvette hard on her face. She had been disgraced by Summer in f
In other words, she didn’t look at Yvette as a person of integrity.‘What if Yvette was trying to trap her. Would she be so silly to dive right into it?’“Are you going to answer?”Yvette fixed her eyes on Raine and studied her expression. Again, she questioned, “Are you still in love with Mark?”“No.” she wasn’t going to simply admit before realizing Yvette’s intent to avoid being trapped by her own words.“Raine, I am the one who raised you; I understand your every expression, there is no way they could escape before my eyes. Clearly, you are lying!” Yvette affirmed.Unable to argue, Raine answered slowly, “My feelings for him are things of the past, let bygones be bygones.”Yvette understood her character very well and there was nothing she could hide from her; so, there was no point lying.“What you just said means that you still have feelings for him. This can only mean that you agree.” Yvette’s words carried a vivid sense of joy.Raine remained silent while she moved the
Summer didn’t return to the apartment but wandered aimlessly on the street.She became tired after a while; furthermore, she wasn’t in the mood to walk any further because of the scald on her hand.She took a taxi back to the apartment, but Mark hadn’t returned.Although she wasn’t hungry, she went into the kitchen and had nothing else but milk; because of the child she was bearing, she had to supplement herself with the right nutrition.Summer’s was lost for a moment as she glanced through the crockery and cutlery.Exhausted and feeling dreadful, she fell asleep in bed without washing up.Not long after, she forced open her eyes at the weight she felt on her and the itch caused by the scent of sweatiness near her neck.Reaching out, she held his arms and responded in a tired tone, “I feel dreadful.”Summer suddenly screamed in pain and turned pale when he accidentally twisted her wrist.Mark stopped immediate after hearing her cry. He switched on the bed lights only to find h
It had happened because of Yvette; furthermore, she felt dreadful. His words broke her usual calmness and aroused her with anger, but calmly, she replied, “Yeah, serves me right.”Mark shifted his sight toward her. He twitched his brows and stared at her. “What could have possibly made you angry?”“Nothing.” She took a deep breath to suppress her anger.Although they were mother and son, Yvette and he were separate beings. Moreover, this happened because of Yvette and not him.Therefore, although she felt awful, she had no reason to let it out on him.“Are you sure?” the end of his speech pitched as he continued to stare at her, looking suspicious.Summer didn’t want to stay on the topic, so she touched the cream that he held in his hand with her chin. “Aren’t you going to continue?”He stared at her before turning his attention back to her palm and continued to apply the medicine.It was 10:00 pm when he finished applying the medicine. She felt her tiredness kick in, so she hi
The next morning.In Valentine mansion.The atmosphere was very quiet. Only Yvette and Raine were having their breakfast at the long dining table, and only the clinking sounds of cutlery were heard.A while later, Yvette stopped and asked Raine as she turned toward her, “About what I asked you last night, what is your answer?”Raine replied after gulping down a mouthful of milk, “I’m already engaged. If you want an answer, we need to tell him clearly.”Yvette became slightly agitated at her words. “Not now, let’s keep it this way for now.”“Why?” Raine asked.“Let’s maintain the current situation, or else it’ll go out of hand. So, this time, please listen to me.” Yvette answered.Raine didn’t question further, but her looks were evident that she was testing Yvette.Despite Yvette’s deep thoughts, she was still able to make out something.At this point, Yvette truly wanted her and Mark to meet secretly, but shrouded in mystery was the thought that she never wanted them to be t
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