Nolan turned around and hugged her face to face. He fell asleep soon after that.The next day, at Soul Jewelry… Maisie received the information that the bodyguard provided and found that the Cindy that Hector had mentioned was Cindy Benette, a server in a club at Bassburgh.She handed the information to Saydie. “Look into this woman at the club.”Saydie nodded and left the office with documents in hand. Not long after that, Kennedy walked in. “Maisie, Madam Vanderbilt called the front desk.”Maisie paused and raised her eyebrows. “Is this about money?”Kennedy nodded. “She is admitted to the hospital but can’t pay the bills. She’s using her identity as your grandmother to get the front desk to pay for her.”Maisie was quiet.Madam Vanderbilt had chosen to put her pride aside now that she was old. She smiled. “If she calls again, let the front desk tell her that Soul isn’t responsible for paying for any of her bills, and we’re not obligated to take care of this lonely old wom
In the afternoon, Cindy left the apartment in a fancy dress. She seemed to be talking to someone through the phone, and she sounded chirpy.A black car stopped in front of her, and two bodyguards in black suits got out of the car. “Are you Ms. Benette?” Cindy was stunned. She raised her guard and asked, “You are—”“Our madam wishes to see you.”The bodyguards opened the door, and the alarm in her head blared. Just when she turned around, Saydie suddenly appeared behind her, grabbed her hair, and dragged her into the car. Cindy was terrified. She raised her head and found out that the woman sitting beside her not only had an elegant and noble air about her, but she also had pretty looks.After Saydie and the others went back into the car, the bodyguard then drove the car away.Cindy was shaking, and her lips and teeth were trembling. “I… I don’t know you, and I’ve never offended you before. Where are you guys taking me to?”Maisie turned her head around to look at her. “Calm d
When they entered the ward, Yorick was there as well. He was sitting on a chair, and the bodyguards behind him had their hands placed on his shoulders, making it impossible for him to escape.Madam Vanderbilt was dumbfounded when they brought Cindy into the ward. When Cindy knelt on the floor, she asked, “Who is—”Before she could finish her question, Saydie chimed in and said expressionlessly, “She's the Cindy that your grandson speaks of. Anyway, she'll explain everything to you herself.”“Cindy?” Madam Vanderbilt turned her head around and looked at the woman again. Cindy crawled over to her bed and cried out loud, “I’m sorry, Madam Vanderbilt. Please forgive me. I shouldn’t have cheated Hector. Can you please ask them to let me go?”It was only then that Madam Vanderbilt realized the woman before her was the one Hector had given the money to. She instantly flew into a rage and pushed her away. “You still have the nerve to beg me? Where is my grandson's money?”Cindy fell to
Maisie did not deny.“Yeah,” she smiled, “I’m the one who gave you the $150,000 too. You didn’t tell Grandma about it, did you?”Madam Vanderbilt turned her head around and looked at Yorick.Yorick did not say anything, meaning that Maisie was telling the truth. “It's none of my business if you want to go back to your mother or your son. After all, it's up to you how you want to use the money,” Maisie said as she crossed her arms in front of her chest, her gaze cold. “Of course, if you were willing to spend that money the right way, I may still be able to give you a chance. But unfortunately, you're a lame duck, and giving you more money won't do any good.”Yorick clenched his fist and lowered his head in embarrassment.Madam Vanderbilt looked at Maisie and said, “Zee, since you’re still alive and you’re willing to help your uncle and cousin—”“Grandma, please don’t get the wrong idea,” Maisie interrupted her. “I didn't help them for nothing. I'm doing this so that you can see
Helios removed his sunglasses and put them in the pocket in front of his chest. “I suppose you don’t need me to introduce myself, right?”Nolan knew who he was and said, “Seems like you’re doing pretty well in showbiz.”Helios chuckled and replied, “I didn’t believe it when someone told me that you’ve lost your memories.”He walked toward the couch and sat down. Quincy then brought him a cup of tea.Nolan stood up and came to the couch. He undid the button on his shirt and sat down as well.“Well, it’s rare for you to come and see me, so what do you have for me?”“There indeed is something I need your help with,” Helios said as he took a sip of tea. “I believe you’ve gotten in touch with Nathaniel before, right?” Just when Nolan was thinking who Nathaniel was, Quincy leaned forward and reminded him, “It’s Mr. Hannigan, you met last time.”Nolan squinted his eyes and let out a meaningful smile, “What’s wrong? Are the Hannigans after you?”Helios did not reply. Nolan added ma
Helios offered Nolan a smile and did not say anything.Quincy did not know what to say. It seemed to him that Nolan would lose his ability to think rationally when it came to Maisie.At Soul Jewelry…Saydie informed Maisie that Yorick and Madam Vanderbilt had brought Hector back to Coralia.The police were in the process of helping them to get the money back from Cindy. Although they currently could only get a few thousand dollars back, they had put a travel restriction on Cindy, so she couldn't run away from them.Maisie did not say anything.Madam Vanderbilt started behaving nicer after the incident. At her age, even if she still wanted to keep causing them trouble, she wouldn't have the chance to do so either. Her grandson had spent all her money and had got swindled. Her son refused to acknowledge her, so of course, she wouldn’t have the time and mind to think about Stephen’s assets.#Alice plagiarizes Zora#The headline that popped up on Facebook’s new feed nearly made M
“You…”“Men like gentle and lovable women. A shrew like you would probably never get any man to take a fancy to you.” Having said that, Maizie then mocked Ryleigh. “If you weren’t the daughter of the Hills, a family that has always had a connection through marriages with the Lucases, Mr. Lucas wouldn’t be so unlucky to have to marry you.”Ryleigh’s expression turned gloomy instantly. She raised her arm and was about to slap Maizie.Maizie lifted her cheek, welcoming her palm without fear.However, Ryleigh’s arm movement was intercepted before the impact.Louis dragged Ryleigh behind him and glared at her. “Won’t you feel ashamed of yourself to act against her in front of so many people?”The people around them were glancing in their direction as if they were all waiting for a climax. If that slap landed, someone would definitely take pictures and spread them online.But Ryleigh was not reconciled and flung his hand off her arm. “Who are you to tell me what to do?”“Mr. Lucas, t
Ryleigh’s cheeks turned warm in an instant. She took a few steps backward in fright, turned around, and ran away.She was still in a state of panic when she arrived at Maisie’s office. She slumped on the couch as soon as she entered the door as her legs were weak.Maisie came out of the workshop, saw how Ryleigh looked blank and out of her mind, and smiled. “What’s happened here?”Ryleigh sat up immediately and put the coffee on the table for her. “I… I bought this for you.”Maisie went to the table to pick up the coffee and could not help but realize that Ryleigh was stammering when she was talking. “What happened? Why are you so petrified?”“I-It’s nothing huge. It’s just… It’s just that I ran into Maizie Hannigan when I went to buy coffee, and I almost quarreled with her.”Maisie grabbed the coffee, walked to her desk, and sat down. “That’s it?”Ryleigh pursed her lips. “Yeah.”“Then why do you look so flushed?”“It’s very hot!” Ryleigh miffed instantly.Maisie noticed her
“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