The elders of the Bouchers had never taken a liking to Nolan as a kid, and neither did Helios’ grandfather.Still, Helios knew very clearly that it was because he had met Nolan when he was a child that he knew what kind of person he wanted to be, what kind of life he wanted to live, and how he could choose a path in life that would not make him regret.He then added. “I wouldn't have grown up to be the Helios that you know today if I hadn’t met Nolan back then.”Richard’s expression looked cold and stern. He got up and left with a sullen face in the end.Yael stopped in front of his son, raised his hand, and placed it on his shoulder. “Just do whatever that you want to do.”Helios froze in place and looked up. “Father...”Yael’s grasp intensified before he retracted his hand, turned around, and went upstairs.Helios walked out of the villa while Francisco was leaning against the wall, with his arms crossed. “Helios, I’ve regarded you as an idol ever since I was a boy because you
Before Maisie could do anything, Nolan’s thumb lightly touched her finger.Ryleigh laughed, and her shoulders shook. “I didn’t lie. Mr. Goldmann is conscious!”Maisie got up, sat on the edge of the bed, and bent down to look at him. She put his hand to her face and cried happy tears. “Nolan, you can feel this, right? You can hear me too?”But after a long time, Nolan didn’t respond, nor did he wake up. Still, it was good enough that he was conscious. Nighttime, at the club…Francisco carried Helios out of the room. Helios had drunk quite a lot and was drunk. “Hels, you’re not drinking, you’re just buying alcohol.”He helped Helios put on shades and a cap, then checked his pockets and noticed something. “I dropped my wallet. Wait for me here, don’t go anywhere.”Helios leaned on the wall, bent down, and put his hands on his knees. He needed to throw up, but nothing was coming out. He stood up straight and gulped down some warm water before sitting on the couch. He took o
Meg left with the others. Helios heaved a sigh of relief and rubbed his forehead. “Thanks for helping me get out of this.”Barbara looked around. “Aren’t you afraid that you’ll be recognized? Coming here alone?”“I’m here with my cousin.”Francisco rushed over right after Helios said that. “Hels, didn’t I tell you not to walk around?” Francisco finally found him, then looked over to Barbara. “Who are you?”Barbara was silent. Helios explained, “She’s Barbara Chase from the Chase family.”“Ms. Chase, Oh, are you…” Francisco pointed at her but didn’t know how to say it.He didn’t know Barbara, but he had heard of Ms. Chase. Barbara smiled but didn’t say anything. She then reminded, “Mr. Boucher is a celebrity. If he were seen in Glitz, the rumors would explode in Bassburgh tomorrow. You need to be careful.”Helios smiled. “Yes, ma’am.”Barbara left with her bodyguards.Francisco was confused, so he turned to look at Helios, “How did you bump into her?”“It was nothing.
The car parked nearby hadn’t driven away. Helios watched the scene unfold and felt complicated. He was really too careless. Francisco asked, “Hels, are we leaving?”He looked back and rubbed between his brows. “Let’s go home.”One week later, at Soul Jewelry…“Uncle Kennedy, why don’t you rest a little longer?” Maisie saw that he was already in his office and was worried about his injury.Kennedy raised his arm and smiled. “It’s almost back to normal now. It’s fine, don’t worry.”Maisie walked out of the elevator with him when Kennedy asked her about what had happened with them on Winston Island.The media knew what had happened there because it was so shocking, but the fact that Helios and Nolan had almost died wasn’t known. The Bouchers and Goldmanns hadn’t announced it but rather settled it in private because there would only be problems if it was announced.She looked down and smiled, “We were just there for a vacation. The investment was made up to cover for Mr. Bouch
Maisie sat on the couch and flipped through a magazine. Ryleigh put one dress on and walked out. The color made her look old, so Maisie shook her head.She changed into another one, but the color was too bright. It wasn’t suitable. Ryleigh changed a few times, but Maisie shook her head every time. She asked the shopkeeper to bring the one that she had looked at just now to her and sent Ryleigh back into the fitting room.It looked a lot better than the few before that.After trying on a few more, Ryleigh leaned on the wall, exhausted. “Zee, I’m going to die from trying.”Maisie thought with a hand under her chin and pointed at the one that the shopkeeper was wearing. “Try that one.”“Another one?”Ryleigh was tired. Maisie nodded. Ryleigh had to go in again.Maisie stood up and walked toward her when she came out. The dress she was wearing was light green with white embroidery, and the collar was velvet lace. The fresh color looked great on her, giving the impression o
Ryleigh and Maisie left the salon. Maisie saw how Ryleigh hung her head and looked lazy, so she put a hand behind her back and tapped it. “Stand straight, be confident.”Ryleigh didn’t know if she should laugh or cry. “I’m just going for an interview. Is this necessary?”Maisie said in a serious tone, “Of course, think about it. A lot of professors at the music academy are young. You should focus on your presentation. You can’t attend an interview without being serious.”Ryleigh thought what Maisie said made sense, so she nodded. “You’re right. I’ll stand straight.”She stood straight.Maisie chucked and poked her waist. “Be more natural.”Ryleigh avoided it out of reflex and covered her waist. Maisie wasn’t happy, so she tickled her.They laughed out loud, ignoring the stares of the passersby.At the hospital…Helios walked into Nolan’s room, placing the flowers in his hand into a vase. Nicholas walked in and saw Helios, then paused. “Helios, you’re here.”Helios turned, l
During the third time, Helios had taken the initiative to look for her at Soul Jewelry with the excuse of renting jewelry for a cooperation. His only goal had been to make Nolan feel stressed, and he indeed had reached his purpose in the end.Then, his cousin told him through the phone that a pit viper had bitten a woman named Maisie and asked him to bring Professor Leonhardt to the training camp.When he arrived at the training camp, he knew for certain that Nolan was serious about the relationship between him and Maisie after seeing how worried he was.However, when Nolan was infected with the virus, he had refused to tell anyone about his infection and insisted on getting a divorce from Maisie. Helios knew that Nolan just did not want Maisie to become heartbroken. He still loved her from the bottom of her heart.After all, Nolan was not someone who would give up halfway on anything once he felt it was the right way. However, when he had to give up, he must have his reasons to do
None of them were wearing professional attire. They were all dressed up properly and looked sharp.Ryleigh had put on her light green custom-made dress. The flower pattern on the side of her dress was life-like, and there was a string of pearls embedded in the lace of the collar.Her shoulder-length hair was tied into a flower braid to reveal her face. She had only put on light makeup, giving her an elegant, classy, and graceful vibe.The people waiting outside turned their heads and looked at Ryleigh, causing her to feel uncomfortable. She lowered her head and mumbled, “Do I look weird, Zee?”Maisie patted her shoulder and replied, “Be more confident in yourself, alright?”Ryleigh took her number and went to the side to wait for her turn. As more and more people went in for the interview, she became even more restless.When Maisie saw her clenched fists on her lap, she thought of something and looked outside through the window. “Ryleigh, I remember you used to tell me that when