‘Coupled with the grudges between the de Armas and the Goldmanns, it’s even more impossible for me to acknowledge the de Armas so casually.’Titus’ expression looked a little surprised upon seeing that Maisie had taken a firm stand. However, it soon disappeared.He then said solemnly after a long time, “You better remember what you’ve said today. Otherwise, I won’t let you go even if it means that my grandson will hate me for the rest of my life.”Maisie was startled.‘Is he saying that he’s changed his mind?’She smiled and replied, “I’ll remember it.”Mr. Cheshire sent Maisie to the door. He was happy for Maisie and Nolan when he heard that Titus had acquiesced in their marriage.“How are the kids doing recently?” Mr. Cheshire asked.Maisie gave off a smile. “They’re doing very well.”Mr. Cheshire then explained earnestly, “Actually, Elder Master Goldmann likes the three kids very much. It’s just that he doesn’t know how to get along with them.“After all, Elder Master Gold
“Where’s my grandfather?”“Elder Master Goldmann just went to bed for a nap,” Mr. Cheshire replied.“What about Maisie? Didn’t my grandfather summon her over?”Seeing that Nolan was anxious about this matter, Mr. Cheshire grinned. “Elder Master Goldmann did summon Ms. Vanderbilt back here, but don’t worry, he didn’t make things difficult for her. Instead, he took a step backward and agreed to your marriage.”A hint of surprise flashed across Nolan’s eyes. He then thought of something and asked in an indifferent tone, “Did he name any condition?”‘Judging from Grandpa’s temperament, he must have agreed with our marriage only after some compromises were made.’Mr. Cheshire nodded. “Elder Master Goldmann agreed only after seeing Ms. Vanderbilt’s firm stand in the Goldmanns’ position. He was afraid that the de Armas would use Ms. Vanderbilt to deal with you.“Ms. Vanderbilt promised that she wouldn’t let the de Armas succeed in doing so, and Elder Master Goldmann asked her to promis
Willow admitted all the things that she had done bluntly, and there was a hint of ridicule in her eyes. “Anyway, what can you do even if you get to know it now? Maisie, since I’m not living a good life, how can you live a better life than me?”‘I hate this! Why am I not Stephen Vanderbilt’s biological daughter, and why don’t I share the same luck and background as Maisie!?’“So, I’ll make sure you disappear from this world forever. No one will snatch anything from me or go against me ever again as soon as you disappear for good!”‘Anyway, my mother is already in jail, and I’ve lost everything. I don’t even have a home now, so what’s there to be afraid of?’Looking at that insane and morbid state that Willow was in, Maisie did not feel pity for her at all. Instead, she felt Willow was utterly pathetic. “Willow Vanderbilt, you really never reflect on yourself from your own perspective, huh?“Aren’t you the one who chose to tread down this path yourself?” Maisie asked her again.“Wh
Maisie glanced at Willow and smiled. “Rather than ask her for money, why not ask me? It’s just money.”The men hesitated. Willow’s expression changed. “Don’t trust her!”“Willow, why are you putting up a fight when you’re already in trouble?” Maisie got close to her ear and scoffed. “When I’m done with you, there’s no way they will be able to get the money from you anymore.”At that moment, the two guards were tossed in. A few bodyguards in black came in with weapons, and when the two men tried to run, they were tackled onto the floor and held down.Nolan slowly walked through the door like an angel descending from the heavens. The aura he emitted froze the entire area. His coldness subsided a little when he realized that Maisie was the one holding hostages. “Nolan, save me! Maisie has gone mad, she wants to kill me!” Willow started yelling the moment she saw Nolan. Nolan didn’t look at her, nor did he acknowledge her. He instead looked at the bodyguards. The men walked to Ma
In the car…Nolan brought out the medical kit and tended to the scratch on Maisie’s face. Even though it was a light scratch, it might leave a scar if they weren’t careful. Maisie didn’t say a word nor look at Nolan.“Did you think that I was cruel? Were you afraid?” Nolan frowned. He knew he might have scared her, but he couldn’t control himself. He had been furious and wanted to kill Willow. Maisie looked at him and moved her lips. “It’s fine.”His eyes were cold as his lips opened, “What do you mean it’s fine?”Maisie put out her arms to hug him, putting her face on his burning chest. Her actions stunned Nolan.“Zee, you—”Maisie lowered her eyes, hid in his warm embrace, and smiled. “Nolan, I know you wouldn’t hurt me, so I wouldn’t be afraid of you. Thanks for coming to save me.”The coldness in Nolan’s eyes slowly melted away. He raised his hand, touched her head, and kissed her with a smile. “Zee, I won’t let anyone who tries to hurt you off easily.”That evening,
Maisie inadvertently smiled upon hearing the promise from the man behind her. “You said it yourself.”The next day…Rowena got to the office and walked past a few employees gossiping at the front desk. “Mr. Goldmann and Ms. Vanderbilt have been acting too sweet ever since they registered. They were being secretive before this, but now they don’t even try to hide it anymore.”“There’s nothing to hide since they’re married now.”“Mr. Goldmann really pampers her. I’m glad I shipped them!”Rowena stopped in her tracks with a dark cloud over her head. Rowena had lost contact with Willow the day before, so she could guess that she had failed. Luckily, she hadn’t used her own phone to contact Willow. Even if Nolan investigated, it wouldn’t link back to her. The elevator door opened, and she saw Maisie walking out, holding onto Nolan’s arm. They were really not hiding anymore, just like what those women had been discussing.When Maisie saw Rowena, she turned her eyes and hugged Nol
Maisie batted her lashes and said, “What are you doing, Nolan?”“Weren’t you happily calling me honey just now? Why the change now, hmm?” He wasn’t happy.Maisie stuttered, “I was just annoying her because she’s coveting my man.”Coveting, her man?Nolan was extremely happy with her reply.He put his hand on her waist, got closer, and smiled. “What kind of excitement were you referring to?”Maisie shuddered and held down his hand. “Nolan, don’t do anything here. I didn’t mean this kind of excitement!”This terrible man, wasn’t he afraid his health would be affected if he kept thinking about that?Nolan smiled but didn’t say a word.“You said that you were going to spend the entire day with me, so you’re going to agree to whatever I want to do, right?” Maisie beamed. Nolan raised his brows. “Tell me what’s on your mind then.” He seemed to be enjoying how she wanted to spend time with him. Maisie smiled and said, “Everything, go watch a movie and shop around like a normal co
Rowena raised her eyes and said, “Ms. Vanderbilt knew that there was an afternoon meeting but insisted that Nolan spend time with her. He wouldn’t listen no matter how I tried.“Nolan thinks that I do wrong no matter what I do. If this goes on, Nolan will probably leave the company.”A hint of coldness flashed across Rowena’s eyes when Titus stopped polishing.Titus wasn’t happy with Maisie, to begin with, and what she said definitely pointed to Maisie being the reason Nolan was neglecting the business.How could a cunning woman like that become part of the Goldmanns?Unexpectedly, Titus didn’t show any signs of anger. He handed the china to Mr. Cheshire and said, “Rowena, you need to understand that Nolan is the CEO of Blackgold. Why would he need Quincy as his assistant if he had to do everything by himself?”Rowena’s expression was a little stiff. “Furthermore, Nolan just wanted to relax. There shouldn’t be a problem if he wanted a day off since he already married that woman
“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