Once they've arrived home, Charlotte was immediately engulfed in Daisy's embrace. Daisy showered her with kisses. Solomon hugged her and checked if she had lost any weight while asking if she had eaten well over at Athana. Little Charlotte nodded and took out two gifts from her suitcase. She presented the gifts to them as if she was holding treasure in her hands. With her cute squeaky voice, she said, "This is for grandma, and this is for grandpa." "Aww, my baby. You even got your grandmother a gift. Come, let me give you more kisses as thank you!"Summer got herself a cup of warm water and took a seat on the couch. She updated them about Dean's condition, and they felt relieved after hearing that he was getting well.Summer received a call after dinner. It was from Grace. She had asked for Summer to meet up as they hadn’t met in a while.Daisy did not object her from going. After changing her outfit and grabbing her bag, she waited for Grace in the lobby of her apartment.A re
"Nope. He's been busy dealing with a contract with his client lately, and it sounded urgent. He has been sleeping at his office these few days. It's just me alone at home, and honestly, it's quite lonely. I prefer to stay here with you guys and have fun." Staying in a big house all alone, one could only hear their own echoes. All that accompanied them was their own loneliness. Around half-past 10, Summer and Sherman had pulled Grace back from the dance floor. They scolded, "That's enough. You've danced enough!" Grace had felt better after venting all her rage. The trio had gone their separate ways after leaving the club.Charlotte had been whining about wanting to eat cookies, so Summer decided to get some before returning home. Coincidentally, a bakery was just next to the club.She got some cookies and also some pastries Charlotte liked. As she walked forward, she saw Ronald and Yvette at a cross-junction. It had seemed that they had just returned from Norwood. Ronald was p
She could not hold her laughter in and chuckled as she said," I did not know I had such an effect on you. Now I'm curious to see when your face would be as thick as the Great Wall of China, and when it does, it would mean I have taught you well." "You cheeky woman. Go get some sleep soon. I'll leave when you switch off your lights," he said gently."You're here?" she said as her brows furrowed. She stepped to her window and drew her curtains open.A man was standing there holding onto his phone. While she couldn't see his expression, she could see him dressed with grace and stood relaxedly. It was almost midnight soon. Other than Mark, who else could it be?' "Why are you here at the apartment so late?""I missed you, and I wanted to come over to see..." When she heard so, her heart filled with butterflies, and sweetly, she replied, "It's late. How are you going to head home?""The car has been sent for repairs, so I will take a cab back later. Don't stand in front of the wi
"Are you trying to seduce me, Summer?" he asked with his brows raised. His eyes glinted with mischief as he gave her a once-over. Hearing so, she pinched his soft side on his waist and said, "Could you quit fooling around?""Isn't there a saying that says girls love bad boys? I would just be pretending if I were to act gentlemanly now," he said as he lightly patted her forehead.She was rendered speechless. She wondered, 'Why hadn't I realized how good he was in bantering?', and said, "It's such a waste that you're not a lecturer with this talent of yours."He reached out and held onto her chin somewhat tightly with his fingers. His tongue twirled around her lips and replied, "Having one lecturer in the family is sufficient enough, or else it would be an apocalypse when we have an argument, so having talent in speech isn't all that good. I would be in charge of working and getting what we need whereas you can take care of us and educate our children. That's the greatest plan of al
"Sure, okay. Whatever you say. Hurry up and leave, please!" she said while hurriedly pushing him out, at the same time looking out for her parents. She was worried to have bumped into them. Mark was not happy with how she was acting so sneakily, "Am I an embarrassment to you? "You're not, but now is not a good time for us to meet," she patted on his back and continued while speaking softly after grunting, "My parents haven't forgiven you yet. If they were to catch you here now, you would be blacklisted forever in their hearts. Do you understand?"He arched his defined brows and closed his eyes as he sighed, "This is a price I have to pay for my sins.""That's right. You wouldn't have to pay if you didn't commit one," she agreed while nodding. "Do you know how long would I be off their blacklist?" "I'm not too sure..."At the Valentine mansion.Everyone else was having breakfast by the dining table except for Mark. After glancing around the table and noticing him, Yvette
Ronald sipped his tea. “The Angelo family is no longer how it used-to-be twenty years ago, during which it was the mover and shaker here. After Ms. Moore died, Angelo was in sorrow. Besides, he had left the company many years ago. If news spread, he would only tarnish his own reputation if he thinks of confronting me for Yvette’s sake. The Angelo family is no longer what it used to be.” Raine said nothing. By the sounds of it, he had made up his mind and would not change it anymore. “I am not a heartless person. I will do my duty to the Angelo family and not let this become a subject of ridicule,” Ronald said. “In short, I can already foresee trouble ahead for the Valentine family,” Raine said. Yvette pushed the door of the study room open and walked in with a smile while the two were still talking. “Ronald and I are going over to Mark’s apartment. Do you want to come along with us, Raine?” Raine’s expression changed, and she nodded. “Yeah, why not? Since I have nothing to do
The voice was sharp and loud, as if it was about to rip their eardrums apart. Yvette, Ronald, and Raine were standing there in the kitchen doorway. They could see clearly what was happening before their eyes, especially looking at that angle of theirs. An indescribable shock filled their faces, their expressions changing. Yvette glared at Summer, not bothering to hide her outrage. ‘Shameless bitch!’ Ronald glanced at Mark, then at Raine beside him, and frowned. Raine’s expression was no better. Her face changed from red to pale, her fingernails sinking into the flesh of her palms. Her body was shivering, as if a bucket of ice water had poured down her head, her body and limbs feeling cold. Mark’s reaction was quick. But he did not look back, his deep-set eyes moving in the eye sockets. Meanwhile, Summer’s heart was racing. That voice was all too familiar. Who would it be if not Yvette? Yvette stepped in and stood in front of Summer, and breathed out her hatred. “You a
This woman must have used some disingenuous means to bewitch Mark. Otherwise, Mark would not have behaved this way. It was as if a layer of black cloth was wrapped around his eyes, blinding him. That woman had bewitched him. Yvette would not listen to his reasoning at all, as anger had consumed her. “All this notwithstanding, you were the reason for the scars on Raine’s face. How could you treat her like this?” Raine felt so hurt, as if a sharp weapon had pierced into her heart. Ronald stepped forward, held Raine by her shoulders, and let out a soft sigh. “I feel guilty for Raine. But guilt is not the same as love. I will try my best to make up for it, in some other way,” Mark said, as he looked at Raine and then at Yvette. “I will never accept her, not in this life. She will never get to be part of the Valentine family, unless I am dead.” Yvette banged her hand on the table. “I want her.” Mark spelled out his words, and then repeated himself. “I really want her.” His
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