Charlie felt a sense of pride as he saw how genuinely happy Cindy was. He silently congratulated himself for being so clever. With just a little bit of thought, he had made her incredibly happy.His eyes then landed on the Dior wedding dress, with its sparkling rhinestones shining so brightly. Cindy was in awe. It was, without a doubt, the most gorgeous and elegant wedding dress she had ever seen. She could not believe that Charlie had such great taste and that he was willing to spend so much on a wedding dress for her."Wow!" Cindy's eyes sparkled with delight. She knew she had chosen the right guy. She sighed with admiration, "This wedding dress is so beautiful, I'm totally in love with it. Charlie, thank you for everything you've done for me. I can't wait to wear it and be your most beautiful bride!"Meanwhile, Charlie's eyes widened as he beheld the dazzling spectacle of the wedding dress. His heart pounded with apprehension, knowing that this would spell disaster. He wasn't obl
Being insulted again made Elio's anger rise. He was not a coward, but as a man who had married into his wife's family, he knew he could not show off too much. He was supposed to be respectful to avoid trouble with the Jones family, which could mess up his relationship with Evelyn.He loved his wife so much that he kept on putting up with everything, but it only made people disrespect him more, especially Charlie. Charlie saw him as a huge annoyance and was always looking for a way to get rid of him for good."I'm here to take wedding photos, and it's none of your business. We should keep to ourselves and not bother each other, or you'll regret it," Elio replied with an icy tone.If Charlie had any sense, he would walk away, and that would be that. However, if not, Elio would not let him off the hook so easily."You've been married for over three years. Are you taking a wedding photo now? Who are you trying to trick?" Charlie said with a sneer.Surprised murmurs rippled through the
Elio was his name, and just like the sun, he was warm and strong.The crowd grew more and more puzzled. What was happening? Why did things not add up? Elio, a young man with a huge fortune, owed someone 1.5 million dollars and had not paid it back? Who was that man's grandfather? He seemed to be someone important!Cindy was secretly thrilled. She thought her boyfriend was clever and powerful. Maybe he could even get that wedding dress from the kid, and she would hit the jackpot. She would be the most extravagant bride in Cloudsea, second to none.She did not care how the dress was obtained, whether stolen or forced. It just showed her boyfriend's strength. She shouted, "Did you hear that? You'll be sorry if you don't give up the wedding dress."Elio did not even want to respond, shaking his head, "You can't reason with some people."Meanwhile, a dark green Land Cruiser screeched to a stop outside the photo studio. The tires screamed as they skidded on the pavement, and the sound e
"Stop it! Let him go, or you'll be sorry," Cindy yelled, her voice filled with worry and anger.The leader of the group snapped at her, "Be quiet, or you'll be next!" His words made her freeze, and she did not dare to move closer, hiding away like a scared rabbit. She knew boyfriends could be replaced, but getting hurt was a different story.Felix and his friends dragged Charlie away. Charlie had been rude to the young master, and he was going to pay for it. They threw him into an SUV and zoomed off.Everyone in the photo studio was stunned. It was like watching a movie with so many surprises and twists.It turns out that Elio was the rich young man everyone had underestimated. He had casually spent over 150 thousand dollars, leaving everyone's mouths hanging open in shock.Then another rich kid showed up, acting all high and mighty, but he ended up being taken away by someone tough and mysterious. Everyone worried about what would happen to him.A shiny white BMW X5 pulled up, a
The guys, on the other hand, seemed to revel in Elio's predicament. They believed he had been overly flashy, and now, he was reaping the consequences of being disliked.Someone muttered under their breath, "That's what you get for treating a woman like she's royalty. Now you're surprised, huh?"Elio's smile faded into a somber expression. His enthusiasm had dissipated, and he sighed, "Alright, then. Let's get the wedding dress on and go take pictures."Evelyn felt awful because everyone was staring at her. She thought Elio was just trying to show off, making it seem like she had snagged a husband who came knocking at her door. She felt so awkward and said emotionlessly, "I'll take just one picture, and then I'm out of here."Her words made the crowded photo studio go dead quiet.Everyone was puzzled, not sure what to make of it. 'Your husband has been here for ages, spent over 150 thousand dollars, and all he gets are cold stares from you?' The thought crossed everyone's mind.
Maybe she was the woman of many men's dreams! It was no surprise that a super-rich man adored her to the core, willing to spend 150 thousand dollars just for her smile! She was unbelievably beautiful!Looking at the bride looking like an angel, people started to understand why Elio was so taken with her. They thought the 120-thousand-dollar luxury wedding dress was worth every penny on her, and no one else could compare.Even after three years of marriage, Elio was still mesmerized. He whispered softly, "You're so beautiful!"The room burst into applause. Some women had once dreamed of being in Evelyn's place, but seeing her then, they felt embarrassed by their own daydreams. They knew they could not hold a candle to her.With all eyes on her in her wedding dress, Evelyn blushed, her cheeks turning a delicate pink, making her even more enchanting.She also knew that her wedding dress was very expensive and precious. No matter what happened in her marriage, right then, she was livi
"Hey, look at my face," she said to Elio.Elio looked down and saw her cheeks were pink and her skin looked so soft. She was very pretty. However, why did she want him to look at her face? She did not look sick.Behind them, the curtain showed a fall scene with golden leaves and bright sunshine. A young man and woman stood there, looking like a perfect picture. The young man was tall and good-looking, with a strong look about him. He looked down at the girl with a gentle look, like she was as pretty as a flower.The girl was as pale as porcelain, with a beauty that was delicate and charming. Youthfulness radiated from her, and when she lifted her lovely face, it was with a look of deep affection. The tattoos on her arms stood out, giving her a unique beauty with a hint of wildness. The photographer, following the young lady's orders, was ready to capture the perfect moment and snap a photo that was pure romance. Elio turned and realized the girl thought it would be fun to take
Ignoring her comment, Elio, still blushing, said, "I... I'm going to change.""Why bother changing? You look great just like that, cool and handsome!" Yamila shrugged."No, it doesn't feel right. It's too uncomfortable," Elio replied, picking up his bag of old clothes and heading into the changing room.The door was slightly open, but he did not think much of it. Who would be watching him change?To his surprise, someone was approaching quietly, as stealthy as a cat on a rooftop, with barely a sound. Who would have guessed that Yamila, an eighteen-year-old, would be peeking through a door crack with a mischievous grin on her sweet face?Inside, she caught sight of a guy with a fit and toned body. However, what really caught her eye was the tattoo covering his back—a fiery red phoenix in mid-flight, its colors so vivid it almost seemed real. Yamila could not believe it. The sophisticated and good-looking Elio had a secret wild side.She loved tattoos herself, having spent a small
"What?" Charlie's anger boiled over, his face turning bright red as he yelled, "This is too much! I want to see your chairman! He needs to apologize, or he'll regret it when I trash this place!"Laird gave a cold snort, grabbed the ready walkie-talkie, and called out, "Security, get in here, quick! We've got someone trying to wreck the place."In a flash, four security guards in black suits rushed into the room, grabbed Charlie, and marched him right out the door.The poor Jones family heir thought he could throw his weight around, but instead, he got a beating from the guards and ended up tossed outside, his suit torn and his face a mess of bruises.He tried to get up, wanting to shout insults, but the angry stares from the guards scared him silent. He scrambled into his Audi and sped away.Afterward, General Manager Howe filled in the chairman on what had happened. Elio could not help but feel a rush of glee. 'Charlie, you think you can take me on? Look where that got you!' Elio
That night, the news about the Aerin Group taking on the shanty town makeover project was all over the Cloudsea TV show. It shook up the whole business world in the city. Bosses from real estate and construction companies were all on the phone, trying to get the scoop.The Aerin Group was pretty new and not well-known in Cloudsea. Now, all of a sudden, it was the talk of the town. The big project that everyone wanted had somehow ended up with them, and it was really weird.The project to fix up the old town was massive, and lots of companies wanted to work on it. If they got even a piece of the job, they would be rolling in dough. So, they all rushed to make connections, hoping to meet with the big boss of Evamor Group to talk business.What surprised all the big shots was that nobody knew a thing about the boss of Evamor. It was like a big secret. Clearly, that person liked staying out of the spotlight, pulling strings from behind the curtain.Who would have guessed that this amaz
York nodded non-stop, apologizing. "Got it. Please forgive me. I'm really sorry."With the bill canceled, Elio felt they had done enough. "Let's call it even. Time to go."They walked out, heads high, leaving the staff and the hostesses in awe. York sat on the couch, face grim, and gulped down the fake Louis XIII. It was liquor from some other brand, cleverly resealed to look like the fancy stuff. It tasted pretty good, and hardly anyone could tell it was not the real deal. However, somehow, that kid figured it out. Who was he, anyway?York was fuming. Ever since his shop opened, he had sold bottle after bottle of this top-notch liquor to all sorts of important people, and no one had ever called him out. Now, some nobody had caught him."That little troublemaker, causing a scene in my shop," he grumbled. "Just you wait. I'll take care of you."As the boss was getting worked up and ready to get even, one of the girls spoke up, "That Mr. Rinz seems pretty impressive. I heard he even
York asked with a friendly smile, "I don't think I've met this young man before. Can someone introduce him?"Yvonne replied with a grin, "This is Mr. Rinz, a dear friend of ours. He's the one who wanted to meet you."York did not know Elio's story, and he looked like an average guy. However, he had ordered three bottles of the fancy Louis XIII cognac and seemed to be friends with some pretty important people, including a famous TV beauty. York could not help but be impressed."Really? I'm super honored and happy to meet you, Mr. Rinz. Hope you'll come to hang out with us more," York said with a big smile. He's the kind of guy who knew just what to say and was ready to shake hands, showing lots of respect. However, Elio did not reach out his hand at all, which made York's smile disappear, and he felt really annoyed inside.Elio just frowned and said, "I think once is enough for this place." Yvonne and the others exchanged puzzled looks. They had no clue why Elio was upset and wh
"You think you can hit me and get away with it? I could ruin your family in an instant. Now, get out of here, do you hear me?" Tanner yelled at her."You..." Fear flickered in May's eyes. She was too scared to argue, worried about what he might do to her.Jenny let out a sigh, went over to help her friend up, and whispered, "Let's just go. We can't stand up to him. We've just got to deal with this bad luck."May knew the truth. She and Jenny might come from money, but they were nothing compared to Tanner's powerful family. What could she do? If she pushed him too far, she was afraid he might make her disappear for good.May had no choice but to follow her best friend, looking all messy and upset. She did not think she would end up like that, feeling so angry. She was mad at Tanner for messing with her feelings and even madder at Elio, thinking he had a big part in her troubles.The room was super quiet; no one wanted to talk. Tanner was in a bad mood—he got tricked by someone not
As Evelyn's figure vanished from view, May frowned deeply and sneered, "She's so hopeless. She can't even handle her husband. Being a woman like that is just embarrassing.""Come on, don't be so hard on her," Jenny said. "Evelyn's got guts. She was ready to divorce Elio to stand up for what's right. Friends like her are rare.""Hmph, what good does that do? She still didn't get the stuff back. I really thought she could handle that jerk, but it was a waste," May said, not hiding her scorn."May, just a heads-up," Jenny lowered her voice, "the divorce might be good for Evelyn, but it puts you at risk. I've noticed Tanner looking her way a lot. Be careful."May felt a chill, sensing trouble, but she pushed back, "No way. Tanner told me he only loves me. You're just worrying too much."Jenny could tell what her best friend was thinking but kept it to herself. "Okay, let's just say I didn't mention anything. Let's head back."In the private room, Tanner was eager to hear the news. Wh
Jenny and May were shocked, staring at each other and not knowing what to do.The couple was at a breaking point. May felt a rush of panic. Did that mean she would never get back the fancy watch and the big Benz? She quickly pulled on Evelyn's arm, trying to tell her friend not to say things she could not take back. However, it was too late."That's for the best," Evelyn snapped. "From now on, we're nothing to each other.""Let's just hope we're both happy from here on out," Elio said, trying to sound indifferent. However, inside, it felt like a thousand needles were poking his heart.Evelyn did not look back. She turned and walked away fast, a cold air swirling around her.Jenny and May ran after her, calling out, "Evelyn, wait up!""Don't leave, wait for us!"Evelyn felt a heavy sadness. They had been married for three years, together every day. To say she felt nothing would be a lie. Even though she never really respected Elio, going their separate ways was still hard to take
The Seven Fairies Team was a tough bunch, and except for Helen, each one had fought their way to success in the cutthroat world of business. They were not about to let anyone push them around.With a loud "smack," Jenny's cheek stung from a fierce slap. She let out a sharp cry and glared at Yvonne. "Ouch! How dare you hit me?""You insult us, and you think a slap is too much?" Yvonne spat back, her teeth clenched in anger.May was not lucky, either. She, too, got slapped, leaving a bright red mark on her face. Lydia, who did it, shouted at her, "Who are you calling names, huh?"Jenny and May were no pushovers, but now, with their cheeks burning from the slaps and surrounded by a group of fierce-looking girls, they were boiling with rage inside. Yet, they did not dare to strike back, appearing utterly defeated and powerless.It was not the super-tough opponents they needed to worry about. It was the teammates who messed everything up!Evelyn had been sure she could get back those
The women finally got it—the beautiful woman was Elio's wife. Yarely and the others stood up for a better look.A bunch of girls with eyes as wide as saucers were watching everything unfold, each one silently agreeing that Evelyn was the picture of perfection. It was no surprise that Master Rinz could keep his cool, even with all those stunning girls around him.Evelyn scanned the room, and it hit her—they were all gorgeous girls, and Elio was the only boy. It was just like the old saying: he was the lone rooster in the henhouse.When Yvonne tried to be friendly, Evelyn was not having any of it. She huffed, "Forget it. I just need to talk to Elio about something private. I'll be out of your hair in no time."That made Evelyn seem super stuck-up and hard to talk to. Yarely and the others felt put off, so they just sat back down on the couch.They were all tough cookies, top dogs in their own right. If she was going to act all high and mighty, why would they want to hang out with he