The gun was pointed at Barbara’s head. She held her breath, and her blood froze while she closed her eyes tight.Tony was going to give the order when Leon said, “Kill me first.”Tony looked at him. “Haha, do you think you’re going to buy her some time? You’ll go together. Do it.”Two bodyguards cocked their guns and pointed them at the same time. “Mr. Grant!”Mr. Sanchez’s voice came from not too far away. Then he appeared, running. “Don’t shoot!”Leon took the chance when the people were distracted and tackled them. The sound of a gunshot echoed through the woods. Barbara saw Leon getting shot and collapsing to the ground, and her throat started drying up.Tony immediately looked back and noticed Mr. Sanchez had turned pale. “No…”Tony reacted quickly and yelled, “Run!”The police followed the sound of the gunshot and surrounded them when a few men in black covered Tony so he could escape.“Save the hostage!” One of the officers noticed Barbara and rushed toward her.
Nolan walked out of the room and noticed them. “Why don’t you go in?”Maisie held his arm. “We’re just coming to take a look.”Helios noticed them. Yael looked toward the door and said to Christina, “Let’s go home and let Helios rest.”Christina nodded.They walked out of the room, and Yael looked at Barbara, “I’ve spoken to your father about your situation. Don’t worry.”Barbara was surprised but nodded, “Thank you.”After they left, Maisie nudged Barbara, “Go in.”Barbara thought that she should thank Helios, so she walked into the room. Maisie gently closed the door, and Nolan looked at her and smiled. “What are you up to?”Maisie looked at him and lowered her voice. “Nothing, I just want them to have a talk.”He chuckled. “Are you sure you’re not trying to get them closer?”Maisie opened her mouth but didn’t speak. Barbara and Helios had been kidnapped together, and he had tried to save her while sacrificing his own safety. It wouldn’t be too bad if they became a coup
“Helios,” Ryleigh walked toward him, “You’re getting discharged too?”Helios paused, turned to look at Barbara and Maisie, then turned around again. “I wasn’t too badly hurt, and I have work to finish.”Maisie looked at Barbara, who was quiet, bowed, and nudged her with her shoulder, “What’s wrong?”Barbara was curious. “What do you mean?”“Aren’t you going to say hi?” Maisie squinted. Why did they become distant after being in the hospital together?Barbara’s eyes moved around. She had never gone to see Helios again after that day. She appreciated Helios’ attempt at saving her while disregarding his own safety. She was definitely moved. If someone had protected her when the incident with Eric happened, she might just have married that person.But after what Helios had said, she didn’t know how to face him. The man was willing to sacrifice himself to save her and wanted to take responsibility because he thought she had been assaulted because of him. All that did touch her hea
Maizie sent the message to Officer Zaleski and happily looked at her phone screen.“Do you think you can send me to jail just by providing some voice recording, Maisie?”Hah, didn't she get out in the end? She was going to remember this. That night…Barbara went to see the manager and the owner of the Glitz Club but was told that neither of them was there.She left the club, but it suddenly started pouring. It was a cold, rainy night, and she stood under the roof outside, staring at the cars passing by on the streets.The red and green lights stood lonelily in the rain, and the light was reflected in the puddles on the floor.A black car parked not far away with the back window rolled halfway down. A bespectacled man was hidden in the shadows.The driver looked at him. “Sir, isn’t that Ms. Chase?”Ian looked back. “Call someone to hand her an umbrella, but don’t say it’s from me.”Barbara wanted to leave when the rain stopped, but a server walked over to her with a black umb
Maisie placed her hands on Barbara’s shoulders and said, “Let’s go upstairs and talk.”It was only then Barbara came around to her senses and followed Maisie and Saydie into the elevator.The decoration and items in the office on the fifth level remained the same. It seemed as if nothing had happened before.Barbara stood in front of the office and only snapped out of her trance when Maisie called her. She stepped into the office and sat on the couch.Saydie closed the door and waited outside with the bodyguards.Maisie took the cup from the table and said, “When you went missing that day, I came to look for you at the club. Mr. Summer received me. He gave me a clue, and he wanted me to do him a favor.”Barbara’s hands on her lap clutched tightly. “Why didn’t you tell me at the hospital?”“I’m sorry, Barbara. I promised Mr. Summer that I would only tell you after taking over Glitz,” Maisie replied as she lowered her head. “Mr. Summer knows that you might not want to see him.”“
At that time, she had felt her world had crumbled, and she had had a hard time breathing.That night, no one had come to her rescue. She had become a “sinner” and had fallen from heaven to hell.Maisie sighed. “He knew something had happened to you, but it was only on the second day that he found it was you in the private room that night. So… He doesn’t dare to show up in front of you. He knows how you see him, and he knows you probably hate him.”Barbara sat on the couch in a trance. She felt as if there was a hole in her heart. “He couldn’t bring himself to appear before you, so he could only contact you through phones. He knew you wanted to get revenge, so he guided you against Katrina. He gave you help as a stranger, and that's all he could do for you.”Maisie turned her head around to look at her. “He had been on an undercover mission back then. He had long been aware of the deal between Tony and Peter. He had approached you to investigate Tony through Eric since Tony was hi
Maisie leaned on his shoulder and wrapped her arms around him. “I’m sorry, darling. I was wrong.”“You were wrong? What have you done wrong?” Nolan replied nonchalantly, allowing her to hug him.“I… I shouldn’t come home late, and I shouldn’t make my husband wait for me in our house alone,” Maisie whispered into his ear. Her eyes were misted over, and she looked alluring.However, Nolan remained calm and impassive. There was no expression on his face, and he seemed rather unaffected.Just when Maisie was going to kiss him, he turned his head sideways. He pinched her cheek with his hand and said exasperatingly, “Zee, you can't expect me to forgive you after you offer yourself to me every time you make a mistake.”This was the first time Maisie felt defeated.Nolan pushed her away, rose to his feet, and walked away.Maisie followed after him and asked, “Where are you going?”He opened the door and replied, “I’m going to the study room.”Maisie kicked the slippers off her feet an
Seeing that Maisie had fallen silent, Louis popped a piece of meat into his mouth and said with a smile, “Do you know there is something known as ‘the best husband material’ going on in the city lately? Do you know who started it?”Maisie looked at him in confusion.Louis chuckled and continued. “It’s Mr. Goldmann. Some women even demand their partners to love and dote on them like how Mr. Goldmann dotes on his wife.”Maisie put her hand to her forehead and smiled awkwardly. “Seriously?”“Yes. It's not an exaggeration to say that Mr. Goldmann is the most desirable man in Bassburgh. All socialites in Bassburgh are hoping that he will get a divorce as soon as possible. As your cousin and your best friend's fiance, I shall remind you that you should watch out for it.”Maisie sat upright and replied, “What? Who do they think deserves my husband?”There was no way she would allow something like that to happen.If she really broke up with Nolan, wouldn't that give those women a chance
“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