"It’s all part of the role since Ricky’s a sensitive host who really connects with women by getting them into the latest gossip about stars, the rich, and the famous."“He’s a true professional,” Samantha remarked.“And I wouldn’t be anything without this amazing woman,” Ricky added, “She believed in my talent and paid for my education.”“Really?”“Yes, though he surprised me,” Samantha confessed. “I offered scholarships and support for those wanting to pursue design and building decorations. But when he came to me with such determination, asking for a sponsorship, I decided to make an exception.”“Oh…”“Thanks to Ricky, the Coopers made a lot of connections in areas not directly related to our main wealth,” Jayden explained. “Word of my mother’s support spread quickly, and soon, others came seeking opportunities.”“So, if you need anything related to fashion, film, TV, or radio, just let me know,” Eric said with a wink, “We’ve got well-placed friends in those circles.”Deborah
Days started to pass by in a blur of work and sleepless nights, but despite everything, Jayden and Deborah were incredibly happy as they discovered something new about James each day.Nicholas, Elliot, and George took turns visiting Deborah and James as work sometimes got too hectic for them to come by regularly.Caroline also stopped by the house now and then, though she was quite busy with the end-of-term social events.That morning, Nicholas received a call from George, who informed him that everything was ready, so he should come to the office.“Nicholas,” George greeted him as he arrived in the company’s reception area.“Made it on time.”“So it seems. Come on, let’s go take a look.”“Let’s go.”“Hm… I can proudly say that my boy’s work is top-notch.”“Heh, I’ll be the judge of that.”Amidst conversations and bad jokes, they took the elevator up to Elliot’s office.“Where’s Debbie?” Elliot asked, puzzled when he didn’t see her.“She’s not here. I came to get you,” Nich
“Huh? With what?”Jayden was confused, but he followed his parents, eager to see the surprise they had prepared for Deborah.He was thrilled to join in and helped with the decorations until they were informed that James had woken up. Now, they were in the baby’s room, ensuring everything was just right.To keep Deborah away from the surprise, Jayden offered to help her bathe and feed James.“Hey, love,” Jayden started, gently putting a onesie on James.“Yeah?” she replied, searching for a book to read.“How about we take a little evening stroll?” he asked, putting a tiny hat on their son before picking him up.“Uh, sure… but we can’t stay out too long.”“I know. Come on, I want to show you something,” he said, taking her hand.“Alright,” she agreed, allowing herself to be led.The walk was peaceful, the garden’s golden hues blending with the deepening black of the evening sky.“What part of the estate is this?” Deborah asked, unfamiliar with the area.“It’s a special part o
After the touching gift, Deborah made it a daily ritual to visit her mother every afternoon, accompanied by James and Jayden. During these visits, she shared stories of her life with her son, while Jayden also joined in, reminiscing about his own childhood.As the days passed, the couple’s major projects were nearing completion; Jayden’s grand hotel opening was just days away, and Deborah was preparing for the relaunch of her grandfather’s company.The day before the big relaunch, Deborah went to the company to check on the final details and take a look at the newly renovated façade, which had been covered to keep it a surprise until the official reveal.That day, since the in-laws were busy, James got to go to work with Deborah, accompanied by Max and Danielle, who had received the usual stern warning to protect them at all costs, or else…Yes, Jayden was a bit extreme when it came to this, but the siblings didn’t mind. They could see that their boss genuinely loved his wife and s
Deborah ensured the event would reach a wide audience by inviting all the local business owners, the general public, and the media to cover the grand occasion. Her goal was to make the event as eye-catching as possible, hoping to attract future clients and thus help all her loyal employees expand their portfolios.“Look, sweetheart, here’s the list of confirmed guests,” Nicholas said, handing her the list.“Excellent,” Deborah replied, taking it and quickly scanning the names. “Hmm... and the catering service with the waitstaff?”“All set. Almost all the TV stations have confirmed as well,” Max added, helping out with the preparations.“Oh...”“You’re going to be on TV,” Danielle said while playing with the youngest child.“You’re going to be famous,” Deborah teased, watching her son laugh as Dani made funny faces at him while holding a stuffed bear.“I say, give it a few more years, and he’ll be the one giving orders,” Max observed, watching the little one.“No doubt about tha
Deborah had been explaining to James what was being shown on those large screens that were displaying numbers and images of companies. It was a special moment for her, as it reminded her of how her grandfather had explained the workings of the stock market to her. Everything was fine until a voice pulled her out of that happy moment. She looked to her right and saw a red-haired woman walking toward them. For some reason, the woman’s walk and the way she swayed, combined with her clothes and appearance, made Deborah frown as it reminded her of something unpleasant. To Deborah, everything seemed to happen in slow motion as she watched this woman approach her Jayden, revealing her bust through the deep neckline of her dress, and then link her arm with his, pressing her body against his. This made Deborah frown even more because, in that moment, she no longer saw just any woman; she saw Sophia. The way this woman approached Jayden was eerily similar to how Sophia used to cling to R
Marie stormed out of the venue, fuming as she headed straight to the parking lot where a black SUV was waiting for her.“Miss, how—” began an older man as he opened the car door for her.“Shut up and drive!” she screamed at her chauffeur, shoving him aside before getting into the vehicle.The chauffeur merely grimaced and complied, knowing that meant things had gone badly.Marie pulled out her phone from her bag and began typing a message.“Stupid… how dare she steal my man? The Cooper fortune is mine… I was Jayden’s girlfriend first,” she seethed as she tapped angrily on her phone screen. “Tch… damn it, why did my mother have to get all high and mighty and divorce Dad over that little slip with the secretary...” she muttered to herself, frustrated. All her plans had fallen apart because she lost contact with Jayden and he seemed to have forgotten her completely—something she was not about to accept easily.Then she saw that her message had been replied to, making her smile as sh
Fortunately—or rather, unfortunately—the so-called scandal on the day of the stock exchange’s reopening went unnoticed, which infuriated Marie. It seemed her most expensive heels had been ruined for nothing… Now all she had left was to see if those two poor souls could help her solve her problem, as they had claimed they could ruin this happy marriage.Though she wouldn’t put all her trust in them, she looked for a new opportunity to get closer to Jayden and noticed an invitation on her father’s desk that might help with that new opportunity.The next day, Deborah was scanning newspapers and magazines for public opinions.“Everything is going well, and today we have more work than ever,” Nicholas said, on a video call with her at that moment.“I see that, and I’ll see if I can come by tomorrow to help out.”“Don’t worry, your old man still has plenty of energy to hold the fort,” the older man said with a wink. “Besides, you have something more important to attend to today.”“Than