The Ashton Group hosted a grand banquet at the hotel's banquet hall in the evening to celebrate the Ashton Group’s revival.Why were they celebrating the Ashton Group’s revival? It was known that the Ashton Group had been operating in Stoslo for 60 years. However, due to the recession, nobody wanted to take over the Ashton Group after the former chairman declared bankruptcy.After joining the Ashton Group and becoming its largest shareholder and chairman, Wesley brought the Ashton Group back to life. When the press had asked him why he would take over the Ashton Group, he just said that he had worked as a part-timer before attending university. He liked the Ashton Group very much, so he did not want to see the company go down the drain just like that. It was considered a straightforward yet positive answer. No matter if it was true or not, the Ashton Group's market value had indeed increased by 70% within one year ever since Wesley took over. It was the second-largest company in th
As soon as Maisie finished speaking, a man came out from behind her with a silver box, stepped forward, and opened the box. There was a fragile and clear-looking Nine Dragon jade cup lying in the box.Everyone knew that the world-renowned Mr. Wesley David liked to collect Victorian antiques the most—he loved them so much that they were priceless to him.Sure enough, Wesley was pleased. “Please thank Mr. Henry for me. I like this gift very much.”He motioned the person beside him to receive the box.Maisie took the wine glass handed over by someone from the side and clinked her glass with Wesley.The people on the side were discussing, most of them having doubts.“So, she’s really Ms. Henry.”“Why is she wearing a mask? Is she afraid that others will see her face?”“Mr. Henry is very protective. After all, even the media hasn’t been able to find out any information about her. Not to mention that she wears a mask whenever she appears. She’s truly a mysterious woman.”Maisie igno
“Ma’am!” Saydie exclaimed.The waiter bowed and apologized in great panic. “I’m sorry, I’m sorry!”Maisie took out a handkerchief nimbly, wiped her hand, and then said with a smile, “It’s no big deal, you’re good to go.”Nolan looked at her. “I asked someone to prepare a gown just in case something like this happened. I think it should suit you very well, Ms. Henry. After all, the banquet is nowhere near over yet.”It seemed that she was planning to leave the venue halfway. However, the banquet was not over yet, so he said that to keep her here for now.Wesley grinned and said, “Indeed, Ms. Henry came to attend my banquet. She mustn’t be wearing clothes that are stained with wine. That would make other people think that I’m not playing a good enough host.”Maisie raised her head and accepted the kindness readily. “Then I might have to trouble you for the gown already, Mr. Goldmann.”Maisie asked Saydie to accompany her even when she went to change her attire in the guest room be
Nolan chuckled again with his profound gaze, “You wouldn’t have come out of the room if you didn't want to see me.” The moment Maisie had chosen to step out of the room, it meant she wanted to see him too. ‘The security of Mr. David’s banquet can be considered as the top of the notch when it comes to its strictness this time around, not to mention that I’m Mr. Henry’s daughter. Who would dare to lay a finger on me so casually? ‘However, of course, he’s famous for his huge pair of cojones. He even did it so blatantly.’ Maisie’s heart trembled. She had been aware at the time that the power outage must have been intentional, and she had guessed it, more or less… Maisie snorted. “You’re as cheeky as you used to be, Mr. Goldmann.” Nolan did not refute her statement, which meant that he had admitted it deep down. Maisie did not want to get too involved with him and said to Saydie, “Let’s go down.” Saydie nodded, took a glance at Nolan, and followed closely behind Maisie. Un
Nolan sat in the dimly lit study, rubbing his glabella until Quincy walked into the study with a glass of warm water.Over the years, Nolan had to rely on sleeping pills to fall asleep.“Sir, do you need me to look into Ms. Vanderbilt’s affairs?”That included how she had gotten involved with Mr. Henry and the paternity test.Nolan’s eyes dimmed. “No, I’ve more or less already speculated about her relationship with the Metropolis.”It was obvious why Erwin would serve her mother back then and even protect Maisie up until today.Nolan took out the medicine box and poured a pill onto his palm, but he did not take it immediately.Quincy looked at him. “Ms. Vanderbilt surely provoked Roger as soon as she arrived in Stoslo. And I think her appearance at Mr. David’s banquet tonight was to win Mr. David over to her side.”The corners of Nolan’s lips raised inexplicably. “But they couldn’t have ever imagined that I had already roped in Wesley.”‘Not only Roger wouldn’t have thought of
Maisie asked the two bodyguards to wait outside the main entrance and entered the villa with Saydie.Quincy was already waiting for her in the lobby of the villa. “You’ve come.”He looked at Saydie and claimed, “Mr. Goldmann only allowed you to go up alone.”Maisie’s footsteps stopped, and she looked at Saydie. “Wait for me here, I’ll be fine.”Saydie hesitated but did not refute. Still, she watched as Maisie went upstairs.Quincy took a glance at her and smiled all of a sudden. “I heard that you’re quite a fighter, Ms. Saydie. I wonder if I can learn a thing or two from you when you’re free?”Saydie gave him a sideways glance and answered without frowning or hesitating, “Not unless you want to die.”Quincy was rendered speechless.When Maisie walked into the study, a man was standing in front of the window with his back to her and with only a shirt on him. It was still the same reassuring silhouette as before, but he felt a little lonely for some reason.Nolan had already sen
Nolan smiled, but it carried hints of sadness. He said in a low voice, “I was afraid that I would lose control if I saw you, just like how I saw you yesterday.”He approached her and blocked her path. “Zee, if you didn’t show up, I would have lost control and come to find you, but you showed up.”Nolan’s persistence and control had forced him not to think about it for three years. He had managed to fool everyone but himself. Maisie’s hand loosened, while her long lashes covered the emotions she had in her eyes. After a long time, she retracted her hand. “We should talk about our partnership.”Nolan looked down, smiled, walked to the desk, and picked up a file. “Here’s a list of candidates. Wesley gave it to me.”Maisie paused. “Why would he give this to you?”She snapped back to how she was in the past. Even if it was because they were talking business, he was content.Nolan approached and handed the file to her. “Because his concerns are the same as ours.”Maisie took the fil
Was Nolan willing to bet on it? He had already won the bet, anyway.Maisie really wouldn’t have let Saydie harm him. If Nolan’s constant need to stick to her was terrible, what about her? She wanted to let go but wouldn’t, wasn’t that just as terrible? The man behind her laughed. “I’m not confident, I just trust you.”Nolan raised his hand and held her hand with his palm facing upward. He slipped his fingers between her fingers and held onto her hand, then lowered his voice. “I’m sorry, Zee.”His tone was apologetic, remorseful, and cautious. If he hadn’t done so many things to make her leave three years ago, that accident might not have happened.“What’s the point of apologizing?”Maisie’s eyes turned dull, and she started laughing at herself. She retracted her hand, stood up, and walked aside, avoiding eye contact. “Dad is dead, so is Cherie. We lost our child too. If I hadn’t stood in the rain—”“What child!?” Nolan gulped, shock and complicated feelings flashing across his