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
“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