Nollace looked out the window, and his gaze stopped on Daisie’s villa for a while. He kept his trip to Haniston a secret from Daisie because he did not want her to worry. “This trip is the key to either success or failure.”Edison replied, “But there’s no need for you to risk this. Ms. Livingston has offended Ms. Vanderbilt, and the Goldmanns will do something about it.”Nollace gave off a smirk, and his eyes dimmed. “I may not be as competent as Nolan Goldmann, but I don’t plan to rely on the Goldmanns to resolve this matter. I’ll have to give it all I have.”Two days later, at the college…Daisie and Freyja were sitting in the cafe, and Freyja was a little surprised by her cousin’s business trip. “Everything was going just fine. Why would he suddenly need to go abroad?”Daisie shrugged. “Don’t all businessmen have to run around? My dad and mom live such lives too.”Freyja leaned closer to her and sounded very serious all of a sudden. “Can I ask you a question?”“What’s the mat
Freyja took a sip of chicken and mushroom soup, choked a little because of Daisie’s statement, and scoffed. “It’s fine. I don’t usually eat this much either.”“You’re too slim. You should eat more.”“I weigh 110 pounds, and you, as someone who weighs a little over 90 pounds, actually have the nerves to call me slim?”Daisie was rendered speechless.‘Freyja’s 5’7’’, and 110 pounds is already the most standard weight for her.‘And I’m 5’3’’, but because I pay more attention to the maintenance of my shape, I’ve never allowed myself to weigh more than 100 pounds.’Waylon lifted his gaze and took a glance at Daisie. “Yeah, it’s true that you’ve lost weight.”He moved the sliced loin steak from his plate onto hers. “You’ll only look healthier if you weigh slightly over 100 pounds.”Daisie put on an upset expression. “That’s considered fat, okay!?”‘How can I compare myself with Freyja? Freyja is tall, so weighing a little over 100 pounds is considered normal. But I’m so short, and I
Waylon nodded. “So, is forcing Nollace to marry you your way of respecting others? If that’s the case, you’re quite a righteous person.”A hint of anger surged from the bottom of Zenovia’s eyes. “This is a matter between Mr. Knowles and me.”“As long as he’s still in a relationship with my sister, I’ll never allow the affairs between you two to exist. I can’t tolerate the fact that I’m looking at a filthy woman, do you understand me?”From the beginning to the end, Waylon did not go overboard with his choice of words—he did not even get worked up—but what he said was extremely offensive and ironic.Zenovia’s clenched fists trembled, and her expression dimmed in an instant. “We’re in Yaramoor, not Zlokova. No matter how powerful the Goldmanns are, you’re in no position to act so unreasonably and rudely in a foreign country.”Waylon glanced at her and squinted slightly. “You’re from Haniston yourself, so from where did you muster the courage to make that statement?”She sneered. “I
Waylon asked the driver to stop driving all of a sudden. “We’ll take a taxi back. You’re to follow Ms. Pruitt and make sure she gets home safely.”The driver nodded.After the two got out of the car, Daisie turned around to glance at Waylon. “Waylon, you’re the best.”Waylon raised his hand and rubbed the top of her head. “That’s because I know that you care about your friends.”Daisie wrapped her arms around his, leaned her head against his shoulder, and giggled. “Then I must say that you know me the best.”That night, at the Knowles mansion…Diana stood in the room and tried to call Nollace, but she could not get through his phone.After Rick took a shower, he walked out of the bathroom, wiping his hair with a towel. “What’s wrong?”Diana turned around with a worried expression. “Dear, Edison said that Nollace has gone on a business trip. I just wanted to call him but couldn’t get to him.”Rick smiled and left the towel on the counter. “You’re being too nervous. Nollace is a
Dianal let go and took two steps back, her face pale. At that moment, the server, who had been locked up for seven days, was released. He walked out the door and into a car parked not too far away. Zenovia sat there with the back window halfway down.He was signaled to get into the car. The moment he sat down, he started frantically begging, “Ms. Livingston, I swear that I didn’t sell you out. Please, let me go.”Zenovia took an envelope filled with cash out of her bag and handed it to him. “I know you wouldn’t, so you’ve earned this.”The server took the envelope, and it was heavy and thick. There was quite an amount in it. Zenovia turned to look at him with a smile and said, “I need you to do something for me.”He looked shocked and immediately gave the money back to her. “Ms. Livingston, I can’t be locked up again—”“Don’t worry. You won’t be this time.” Zenovia cut him off and pushed the envelope back to him. “You just need to clarify something.”He was curious, so he c
The doctor replied, “I am sorry, ma’am. The cancer patient has the same name as you do, and the nurse mixed it up. Please come back down.”Daisie walked down from the window ledge and grabbed onto the doctor, holding back her emotions. “Was it really a mistake? But why do I feel like I’m dying?”The second part of that sentence surprised the professor. The professor, who was not on stage, checked the script and realized that Daisie had managed to steer the story back. In the original script, the character was a final-stage cancer patient. And based on the story, there wasn’t a mistake. The doctor would say that she had a chance of survival and would be able to live on, just to get the patient who was trying to end her life to stop so that the story could continue. The doctor didn’t follow the script and tried to mess up Daisie’s performance. Not only did Daisie improvise well, but she also managed to do it in a way that the story would be able to continue based on the script.
There would always be dirt behind great power, and even in the past, it never ended well for the subjects who had more power than the kingDaisie crushed the paper, looking angry.At the White Ivy Palace’s meeting room…The ministers discussed what the media outlets reported in a serious manner because it was a huge issue.They had differing views because some thought it was a deliberate attempt at breaking the trade relationship between the two countries, while others thought that Zlokova was trying to get involved with their country.King William picked up his cup and took a sip of hot tea. The chatter continued until he slammed the cup down. There was immediate silence.King William crossed his fingers, placed them on the table, and said with a stoic expression, “I understand your worries, but you’re reaching at straws by thinking that people are trying to get involved in our politics based on this news report.”“Your Majesty, even though this can’t prove anything, we shoul
Diana asked, “What if something really has happened?”King William insisted, “Nothing would have happened.”After a moment of silence, Diana slowly stood up. “Father, what would you do if someone did something to Nollace?”William paused, then affirmed, “I won’t let them get away with it.”The corner of Diana’s lips curled. “I hope you will put the words into action.”She left the room, walked into the main hall, and bumped into Zenovia, who was smiling and looking to be in a good mood. “Mrs. Knowles, are you here to see His Majesty?”Diana looked at her with no expression. “I’ve underestimated you.”“Mrs. Knowles, everyone has something up their sleeves. I’m a victim here. The person who has been playing around is that Goldmann girl.”Zenovia stood in front of Diana and added, “Mrs. Knowles, I’m just looking out for you. If the Goldmanns disrespect the royals, they will disrespect the Knowles too. Even if you’re nice to Daisie, even if she marries Nollace, it may just be part
“Daisie.” Leah and Morrison walked up to her with wine glasses. “You look so pretty today.”“Thank you,” Daisie said with a smile.Leah lifted her wine glass. “I propose a toast. Morrison and I wish you a happy marriage.”Daisie clinked glasses with her. “Same goes for you and Morrison.”After the toast, Cameron walked up to Daisie with Waylon. Behind them were Freyja, Colton, Maisie, and Nolan.Maisie raised her hand and caressed her on the cheek. “You were great earlier today.”She giggled. “Really?”Nolan added, “You’ll forever be our dazzling pride, so yes.”Daisie grinned as if she was still the little princess of the family.Nollace came over. “Dad, Mom, a toast to the both of you. Thank you for letting me have Daisie’s hand.”“Consider yourself lucky.” Nolan snorted softly, picked up his wine glass, and clinked glasses with him. “You’d better treat my daughter well from now on.”Nollace glanced at Daisie. “Don’t worry. She’ll forever be my one and only.”Maisie chuck
In order to make way for the wedding carriage, other vehicles had been forbidden from accessing the route from the palace to the cathedral.Daisie looked out of the carriage—the streets were crowded with citizens, and they were all there to witness this grand scene.Nollace, sitting on the side, was wearing a double-breasted dark blue military jacket. He looked tall and broad, and there were two St. Patrick’s Stars on his epaulets, one on each side, a full set of medals on his chest, and other complicated decorations.He held the back of Daisie’s hand and smiled suddenly. “You have sweaty palms.”Daisie looked back at him and responded with a trembling voice, “I’m nervous.”He lifted her hand and kissed the back of her hand. “I’m here, so don’t be nervous. Just take it easy.”Daisie’s gaze landed on his wedding jacket. “You look nice in this uniform.”Nollace chuckled. “And my bride looks stunning too.”Arriving at the cathedral, Nollace was separated from Daisie. Accompanied b
“By the way, where’s Cameron?” asked Morrison.Waylon replied, “She’s accompanying her father on a stroll. I’m going to go meet them already, so I’ll leave you to yourselves for now. You can do whatever you want with your free time.”After saying that, he got up and left the couple.Morrison shook his head. “He’s changed now that he has a wife.”“You’re speaking as if you haven’t changed.” Leah got up instantly and left the restaurant.Morrison put his cup down and caught up to her immediately. “Hey, why would you leave me behind? Wait for me.”Maisie and Saydie came out of the private room and ran into Nolan and Quincy in the corridor.Quincy nodded. “Mrs. Goldmann.”Maisie stopped in front of Nolan, and Nolan grabbed her by her hand. “Have you finished catching up?”“Of course. Didn’t you want to go to the Hathaways’ villa with Dad in the afternoon?”Nolan smiled. “I was waiting for you. We’re just going over to have a meal together.”Quincy walked up to Saydie’s side and
Daisie grinned from ear to ear. “Then I’ll wear this crown on my wedding day, which can be considered an endorsement for my mom’s jewelry company and design.”Nollace hugged her from behind. “You can do anything as long as you like it.”…The members of the Goldmanns arrived in Yaramoor two days before the wedding and stayed in the hotel arranged by Nollace. The royal family had reserved the entire hotel for receiving distinguished guests from Zlokova who came to attend the wedding.Members from the Bouchers and the Lucases showed up, and Sunny was also present.There were also some familiar faces from the Zlokovian entertainment industry. Hannah, Amy, James, and Charlie, who were close friends with Daisie, all came.Leah and Morrison were also on the invitation list.When Maisie came to the restaurant, the waiter led her into a private room.As soon as she saw the man sitting inside, she smiled and exclaimed, “Godfather!”Strix slowly turned around.She had not seen him for
The rest of the people laughed.The night came, and the entire city was shrouded in a mist of neon light. Daisie and Nollace returned to Taylorton after having their dinner.Her hair was wet as she got out of the shower. Nollace took over her towel and helped her to dry her hair.She sat in front of her dresser and looked at the person behind her through the mirror. There was a smile tugging at the corner of her mouth as she said, “Nolly, I’m really looking forward to our wedding.”“Really?” Nollace gently dried the soft tips of her hair. “I’m looking forward to it too.”“I can say that my life is perfect now, right? Since I can marry and walk down the aisle with the man I love the most.”He laughed out loud and leaned down to her ear. “You know what? All the wishes in my life have come true as well.”Daisie turned her head around. “What are your wishes?”“Marry you, give you a wedding, and have our own kids.”She was stunned. Slowly, her face turned red due to her embarrassme
“Yeah, it’s true,” replied Zephir.“It seems like you’ve finally become more mature after coming back from your vacation.” Naomi patted his shoulder. “I wish you all the best in your future endeavors.” He smiled at her but did not say anything.…Soon, it was the end of the month. Their vacation had come to an end, and they returned to Bassburgh.Maisie and Nolan were waiting for them in the courtyard. After getting out of the car, Daisie ran up to them. “Mommy! Daddy!”She hugged both of them.Nolan petted her head and smiled helplessly. “You’re an adult now. You should stop acting like a kid.”She smiled back at them and said, “But I know I’ll always be your kid in your eyes.”Maisie chuckled and looked at the other people. “It seems like you guys had a lot of fun. Anyway, come in first. We should eat together tonight.”Freyja and Cameron went to look for their kids after they went into the house. Charm and her two cousins were staying in the same room. All of them were sl
Nollace looked at them. “What a coincidence.”“Morrison and I were here earlier than you guys,” said Leah. “We only found out that you guys were here when Daisie posted a photo on her Facebook page.”Daisie pulled Leah to the seat and said, “Then you should stay a few more days with us.”After Morrison took his seat, Waylon introduced him to Freyja and Daisie. “She’s my sister-in-law, Freyja, and she’s my sister. Her name is Daisie.”“I’ve seen them before at your wedding,” said Morrison. “Your sister is my wife’s classmate. She has told me before.”“Since when did I become your wife? There’s a chance I may not marry you in the future,” said Leah.“We’re already engaged. If you don’t want to marry me, who else are you going to marry?” Morrison frowned, causing the crowd to break out in a burst of laughter, save for Daisie.She looked at Leah in disbelief and asked, “Engaged? When did you get engaged, Leah?” Leah cleared her throat and replied, “Well, I forgot to inform you abo
The stall owner said, “$10 for three chances.”“$10 for three chances only? That’s expensive,” commented Freyja.The stall owner raised his head and said, “I’m the cheapest around here. Other stalls offer $15 for three chances.” Daisie tugged at Freyja and said, “Let's just give him the money. It isn't easy for them to set up a stall here anyway, so let's have some fun.”After that, she gave $20 to the stall owner and said, “Please give us six hoops.”The stall owner gave her six hoops. She had her eyes set on a bracelet. Although she knew it was fake, it was rather beautiful. She held a hoop and threw it toward the bracelet.However, she did not get it.She threw another two hoops at the bracelet, but her attempts failed, much to her chagrin. She had only three hoops left.Seeing that Daisie was prepared to give up, Cameron took over the rest of the hoops in her hand and said, “Leave it to me.”She squinted and aimed at the bracelet. After that, she threw the hoop at it an
The night of the old town was silent. The air was filled with nothing but the humming of insects. There was a lamp hanging outside of the tent on the grass. The atmosphere was quiet. Daisie was tossing and turning in the sleeping bag as sleep just wouldn't come to her. Suddenly, an arm appeared across her waist as she was brought into a chest. “What’s the matter? You can’t sleep?”“Yeah…” She buried her head in his chest and said, “I want to go to take a leak, but I’m a little bit scared.”Nollace kissed her forehead and said, “I’ll go with you then.”Both of them came out of the tent. Nollace took a flashlight and led Daisie to a row of trees in the distance. Daisie turned her head and said, “You wait for me here.”Nollace nodded. “Just shout my name if you need anything.”She walked into the forest and stopped in front of a tree not far away from Nollace.After she had done her business, she hastily got out of the forest and held tightly to Nollace’s arm. “Alright, let’s go