Maisie lowered her head slowly.Only now she understood why Mrs. Boucher’s attitude would change drastically after knowing that she was Nolan’s wife when they bumped into each other at the Golden Garden Theater.After all, she was Nolan’s wife. Yael had never once forgotten about Natasha. No wife in this world could tolerate her husband thinking about another woman.It was just that there was something she did not understand. What was going on between Mrs. Boucher and Tristan? ‘Tristan Knowles, Natasha Knowles…’Maisie seemed to have connected the dots and asked, “Your mother’s name is Natasha Knowles… Does this mean that she is…”Nolan fixed his gaze on her face and said in a serious voice, “There are two large families in Yaramoor, the Knowles and the Hathaways. Eleven years ago, Rick Knowles, the eldest grandson of the Knowles, married the princess of Yaramoor, so the Knowles are the relatives of the royal family right now.”Nolan’s face sank slightly when he talked about th
“Tell me, please.” Maisie pressed on as she nudged his arm. He chuckled and replied, “It’s on the 23rd of October.”Maisie blinked her eyes. “Isn't that next month?”She paused for a while before saying, “I haven't spent a winter with you before. Let's go to see the snow at Coralia this winter. It'll snow at the end of October in Coralia, and I know there is a natural ski resort there. Should we bring Colton and Daisie along—”Before she could finish her sentence, Nolan got up to her silently, turned her face, and kissed her lips.He only let go of her reluctantly after a long while. As he caressed the corner of her lips with his finger, he said, “Don't worry. I'll spend the winters with you for the rest of your life from today onward.”She had spent the past three years’ winters in the City of Saint Page of Morwich. The snow was white in the winter, and he hadn't been there with her for 1,095 long, dark nights.He was the same as well.Maisie threw herself into his arms and w
Peter’s wife originated from a wealthy family, and she was the woman that was legally married to the Zhivkovs. A ruthless man like Peter could not vent his anger on his wife, so it was only natural for his mistress to suffer.Barbara picked up the cup of coffee and took a sip from it, but she looked expressionless.Maisie glanced at her. “Do you regret it?”She was stunned for a split second and then stared down at the rich coffee in the cup. “I don’t feel regret. I only feel sad for her.”“I once felt so for two people too.” Maisie picked up the pen on the table and fiddled with it. “I sometimes wonder if they would regret it if they were to know what would happen to them in the end.”Barbara laughed. “Are the two people you mentioned the women who had a thing for Mr. Goldmann?”Maisie accidentally flung the pen out of her hand. She quickly covered it with her palm so that the pen would not fall from the table to the floor.“Must you be so honest?” Maisie felt extremely embarra
The waiter led Nolan into the courtyard. A man was sitting in the corner of the outdoor cafe on the balcony.The man turned his head upon hearing the footsteps of someone walking up the steps, and he looked at Nolan. “Mr. Goldmann actually came to see me, I’m truly honored.”“I’m guessing Uncle Topaz is the one who gave you my contact information.” Nolan pulled out the chair and sat down slowly across from that man.Tristan summoned the waiter. “Fancy something to drink?”He replied indifferently, “Anything will do.”Tristan said to the waiter, “Give us another cup of Blue Mountain.”The waiter nodded.“Anthony is indeed the person who gave me your contact information. No matter what, I’m still your uncle.”“My uncle?” Nolan lifted his gaze and looked expressionless. “The Goldmanns have never admitted to the fact of having you as a relative.”Tristan scoffed. “You’re still blaming us for your mother’s encounter. The Knowles actually treated your mother very well, even though y
Nolan stopped moving forward, turned his head, and looked extremely cold.Tristan picked up the cup of coffee. “What a coincidence, my great-nephew studies in this elementary school too.”…Katrina, who had been hospitalized, could not eat anything. Looking at her swollen and disfigured face, she smashed the mirror on the floor.Maizie walked up to the door of the ward and knocked first.Katrina looked at her. “It’s you? What are you doing here?”Her relationship with Maizie was not very friendly, and she certainly did not want to be friends with Maizie. She had only revealed that Barbara and Mrs. Goldmann were on the same side.“I’ve come to see you.” Maizie stopped by the bed and took a good look at her. “Mr. Zhivkov is such a cruel man.”Katrina trembled slightly, and a hint of surprise flashed across her eyes. “You...”‘How does she know about my relationship with Mr. Zhivkov?’Maizie was not at all surprised by her reaction. “Ms. Zalensky, you’re a woman of no background
Maizie looked disdainful. “You might not even be able to get Helios to take a fancy to you even if you were the one to approach him. I don’t want to go for wool and come back with shorn, so Francisco is the best choice.”‘I’ve tasted defeat when it comes to Helios. He won’t be captivated by women, is as humorless as a monk, and doesn’t know how to be romantic. That’s why I dare not put my hope on Helios. I’ll be left with nothing if I lose again this time around.‘But I’ll still stand a chance if I go for Francisco. I’ve looked into Francisco’s background. Although he was a good-for-nothing playboy, he hasn’t gotten in touch with any of those women ever since he went to the training camp a few years earlier.‘So I must minimize the risk by making Francisco my target. Anyway, he’s one of the young heirs of the Bouchers, so marrying him won’t make much of a difference. I’ll still get what I want at the end of the day.’Katrina opened the drawer abruptly and took her purse out of it.
Nolan snatched her silverware away from her, placed them on the table, and picked her up. “You’ll get to eat again later.”“Nolan Goldmann!” The objection was invalid.…The night was hazy, the music in the bar was deafening, the lights were dazzling in the dimness, the ladies on the stage were dancing pole dance while the fashionable men and women were drinking in the booths below the stage.Francisco and a few friends went to the bar for a drink and some entertainment. However, no women were sitting next to him, so he was there drinking by himself.One of the men grinned. “Young Master Boucher, would you like us to get you a bargirl?”Francisco waved his hand and placed his arm on the edge of the back of the couch. “No, I’m not interested in getting close with any woman.”“Yo, Young Master Boucher, it seems that you’ve reformed. You were the one who introduced us to ladies when we used to come out for a drink.”“Yeah. Have you quit being a playboy ever since you came back fro
Maisie smiled shyly but didn’t say anything. Tristan chuckled, “Even if you didn’t introduce us, I would know that this is Mrs. Goldmann.”He then turned to Maisie. “I just met Mr. Goldmann the day before yesterday at the golf course.”Maisie paused before smiling. “Really? He didn’t mention it.”Madam Nera sighed. “Mr. Goldmann’s mother Natasha was his sister. I just found out.”Tristan chimed in, “She’s going to be upset that I didn’t tell her earlier. I’ve been in Yaramoor all these years. Natasha was the one who didn’t mention it.”Madam Nera nodded. Tristan looked at Maisie. “Let’s meet up again when Mr. Goldmann is available.”Maisie’s eyes twitched, but she maintained her smile and said in a friendly tone, “Don’t worry, Mr. Knowles. I’ll tell Nolan you asked.”She picked up her teacup and looked down. Nolan had told her about his mother and the Knowles. His mother hadn’t enjoyed her life growing up.His mother had never mentioned being related to the Knowles of Yaram