Ryleigh looked at the two of them. “His ex-girlfriend is quite a famous lady, her name is Xyla Mayweather, a supermodel, and her father is the chairman of Royal Crown Entertainment Co.”Maisie got into a slight pause.‘Xyla Mayweather? This name sounds very familiar.’She then asked, “Is she the international supermodel who often appears on the Sheena Jewelry Show?”Ryleigh nodded.Maisie smiled. “Then I know who she is. She signed a contract with Luxella back when I was still in Stoslo, and she is Luxella’s ambassador for the Eurasia continent. I was fortunate enough to meet her a few times back in Stoslo nine years ago. She’s indeed very beautiful-looking.”Ryleigh rolled her eyes. “Isn’t this a small, small world?”Barbara placed her hand on her shoulder. “Ryleigh, don’t be discouraged. They still broke up no matter how gorgeous she looks, didn’t they? Maybe Mr. Lucas doesn’t like her type?”Ryleigh glanced at her. “He’s managed to be with her for six straight years even tho
Ryleigh quickly got up with her coat, ran toward the car, opened the door, got into the front passenger seat, and fastened her seat belt. “Helios, that’s very kind of you! I just knew that you wouldn’t leave me!”She then turned around to take a look at the man who was sitting in the driver’s seat, and her smiling face stiffened in an instant. “Why is it you?”She looked back at the empty back seat, and no one was there.Louis smelled the strong, alcoholic odor that originated from her body, and his expression remained unchanged as he lowered the car window. “Your cousin doesn’t have the time to take care of you.”“I… Did Helios ask you to come?” Ryleigh was astonished.She then thought of why Helios would agree so readily when she called earlier.‘He agreed to it without planning to come in person all along! What a cousin!Louis did not say anything.“I’d better call my father to open the door for me.” Ryleigh unfastened her seat belt and was about to open the car door.Surpr
Louis then closed the door.The housekeeper stood still outside the door, hesitating whether she should inform Mrs. Lucas about this tomorrow.Ryleigh turned over, scratched her cheek, and spoke vaguely while sleeping.Louis sat beside the bed, placed the hangover remedy on the bedside table, and looked at her. “Ryleigh.”She did not wake up, so Louis leaned over and patted her on the shoulder. “Hey, wake up.”“Shut… Shut up.” Ryleigh waved her arms around her face, smacked his hand by accident, and inadvertently clawed his collar with her fingertips, tearing off a button from his shirt.The buttons rolled to the bottom of the bed, and Louis grabbed her by her wrists. “Ryleigh Hill, you…”But Ryleigh happened to be a drunk woman who was sleeping soundly.He stared at the face that was only inches away from his cheeks. And it seemed that the smell of alcohol that she exuded was intoxicating enough almost to push him off the cliff as his Adam’s apple rolled twice, and he gulped.
Louis placed the bowl down and wiped the corners of his lips with a handkerchief. “Mother, are you sure that you want to come to a conclusion so early?”Larissa was about to say something when a roar suddenly came from upstairs. “Louis Lucas, you b*stard!”Ryleigh dashed downstairs furiously without even bothering to put on her shoes. Her eyes were still looking puffy due to all the crying from last night. “Didn’t I tell you to bring me to a hotel? Why did you—”When she saw that Larissa and the housekeeper were downstairs with Louis too, her legs swayed, and she grasped onto the staircase's handrail, almost falling and rolling down the stairs.Larissa was stunned. “Ryleigh!?”A stiff and awkward smile appeared at the corners of her lips.‘This is it, I’ve been completely misunderstood.’At Soul Jewelry…Maisie was sitting in her office coming up with sketches of designs when she received a message from Nolan on her cell phone.[Don’t forget the children’s parents’ meeting tom
Maisie took a closer look, only to realize that the man’s figure looked somewhat familiar.It was not until they came upstairs that Maisie managed to recognize him. She did not recognize him at first sight, probably because he was wearing a suit.‘That man is Francisco.‘After not seeing him for three years, he has indeed become calmer and more confident, his temperament has become much tougher, and he’s now exuding a more mature aura.’Francisco then saw her, and his expression looked slightly surprised. “Little… Little goddess?”Maizie was stunned and looked in the direction of his gaze.‘It’s Maisie Vanderbilt?’“Francisco, it’s been a long time.” Maisie introduced him to Madam Nera in a poised manner, “Grandma, this is the second young heir of the Bouchers.”Madam Nera smiled and nodded at him.Francisco only seemed to have a calm and mature temperament when he was not speaking, and he seemed to have gone back to being like who he was three years ago as soon as he started
Taylor Jewelry was not only a bigshot in the jewelry industry but also a huge company in the business circle and the entertainment industry.Moreover, celebrities in the entertainment industry from all over the world had always tried their best to please Madam Nera in order to compete for her company’s jewelry endorsement contracts.She had not even given a hoot about Nolan or even the Lucases back then, so why would she be afraid of the Hannigans?It was said that it was not because of how powerful Madam Nera’s background was but because she had never been afraid of authority. She had always been frank, daring, and ruthless when she was young, and the people who knew her had to respect her for that.Seeing that Maizie was rendered speechless, Madam Nera looked at her expressionlessly. “Your father, Nathaniel Hannigan, doesn’t even dare to talk back at me like what you just did. Not to mention that you’re still just a junior in the circle. You really shouldn’t take others so lightl
In the evening, at the Blackgold Group…Nolan walked to the building entrance while Quincy just stopped the car in front of the company. He then unbuttoned his suit jacket and was about to get in the car.A woman stopped him from behind, and he turned around expressionlessly.Nolan’s expression instantly turned cold upon seeing that it was Maizie.‘How dare this woman come up to me again?’Maizie was frightened by his expression and did not dare to get too close, but she could not just give up at this moment. “Don’t get me wrong, Mr. Goldmann, I have something that you need to see. That’s why I’m here.”He responded coldly, “And what’s the matter?”Maizie handed him a few photos, and Nolan hesitated for a moment before receiving the photos from her. He then saw something and did not give off any emotions through his expression, but the corners of the photos in his hand were crumpled.Maizie said cautiously, “Mr. Goldmann, don’t misunderstand. These were taken by someone else, s
Maisie looked up at Nolan. “And you believe these photos?”Nolan did not respond, but his eyes turned a little colder. “I asked you where you went, but you didn’t tell me the truth.”Maisie approached him with a calm expression. “So you think these photos are real, and you think that I’m hiding something from you?”He acquiesced in her statement without uttering a single word.Maisie took a deep breath and suppressed her emotions. “I went out for tea with Madam Nera today. As for the man that you see in the photo, you know him too. I only met him at the golf course, and nothing is going on between him and me.“Seeing that Nolan was about to leave, she opened her lips slowly. “Nolan Goldmann, I’ll leave it to you to decide whether you want to believe in me or not.”He froze in place for a split second and then left the study without looking back.Maisie squatted down to pick up the photos and scoffed a little melancholically.‘No one should be able to calm themselves down after
“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