Nina stood still as she saw something before she could say anything, while Barbara quickly distanced herself from Helios and sat down.Helios also withdrew his hand. “What’s the matter?”Nina shook her head as she returned to her senses and replied embarrassedly, “Oh… That’s right, Michelle wants to thank you personally because you saved her.”‘Thank God I didn’t bring Michelle in directly. Otherwise, this would definitely be another bombshell tomorrow if that girl were to see this.’Helios frowned slightly. “It’s only a trivial matter. Just tell her that no thank-yous are necessary.”“But she’s already waiting outside.” Nina continued. “You got injured when you were rescuing her, and this matter has already made it onto a lot of headlines. If you refuse her appreciation at this time, you won’t know what the media will say about you when this gets into their ears.”Helios rubbed the bridge of his nose. “Then let her in.”“Then I’ll go out first.” Barbara wanted to get up.Howev
Helios pinched her cheek, “You’re not old, you’re mature.”No matter her appearance or temperament, Barbara did not look anything near an innocent young girl. She had always had a mature and elegant charm, and her facial features looked very regal, as well as very recognizable. Celebrities who looked like this in the entertainment industry would usually go for the sovereign or sexy character setting and style.As for Michelle, she was only 20 years old, she was young, and she went for the fair, young, and energetic style. However, celebrities with these character settings were in abundance in the entertainment industry.Still, Barbara seemed to care a lot about it and turned her face away. “Mature is also considered old in my dictionary.”Helios wrapped his arms around her.Barbara was stunned and turned to look at him in surprise.On the other hand, Helios smiled hoarsely. “But I like it, and that’s all that matters.”Barbara was startled again. She was so touched that it seeme
Daisie kept her eyes on her brother and didn’t notice what was happening behind her. Nolan held her hand. “Be a good girl.”“I won’t if you don’t agree.” She pulled her hand away and turned around. Nolan rubbed the center of his eyebrows and put out his arm to pull her back. “Let’s talk about this later.”Maisie, who was leaning in his arms, smiled proudly. The play was going to start. Colton stood on the stage, but the parents and students from other classes didn’t notice that the princess was a boy. The prince was played by another boy in their class, while a girl played the evil dragon rider. The lights were all focused on the stage, and the performance was so exciting that all eyes were on them.The evil dragon rider kidnapped the princess, and when the wires pulled them up, they slowly rose into the air.Suddenly, all the lights were out, and when everyone was in shock, a girl screamed.Everyone took out their phones for the flashlight. Nolan noticed something and r
Daisie walked out of the building and poked her head out from behind a wall when she saw someone leaving suspiciously.She ran to the flowerbed, squatted down, and saw that person walking toward a car parked in the school compound and standing by the car.Daisie looked out. The window was rolled down, and she saw a woman inside but couldn’t see her face.Suddenly, a hand came from behind and covered her mouth. She wanted to scream, but the person shushed her. “It’s me.”Daisie paused and turned around. Nollace was standing behind her. “Nolly, you— Ouch!” Daisie’s mouth was covered up again while he put one finger in front of his lips. “Don’t make a sound.”Daisie nodded. He let her go, and they both turned back to look. The man said something to the woman in the car and got in on the passenger side. The women looked out the window, and Nollace pressed Daisie’s head down. He stared while the car drove away from them, looking puzzled. “Nolly,” Daisie whispered. He didn’t r
Nolan was surprised. “What did you say?”“I saw a man run out suspiciously, so I followed. They left in a car.”Nolan’s face dropped when Daisie said that, and he barked after a long time, “Daisie Vanderbilt! Who said you could do that!?”Daisie was stunned because her father had never raised his voice nor questioned her before.She bit her lip and frowned. “I can’t just let people try to hurt Colton, even… Even though that person wasn’t really trying to hurt him.”She didn’t dare look up at her father because she knew he was angry. Nolan took a deep breath and asked the principal and vice-principal to leave. Once they did, only a few people were left in the breakroom. Daisie’s head was still hung low, pressing her lips together.Nolan rubbed his nose bridge. “Daisie, if something like this ever happens again, tell me. Children shouldn’t be deciding, okay?”“Okay,” she quietly answered. Quincy looked at Nolan. “Mr. Goldmann, Daisie said that the person didn’t want to hurt
Nollace turned sideways, looked into Daisie’s eyes, and then smiled sadly. Daisie bit her lip, turned around, and ran out. Nolan informed Tristan to bring Nollace away after the incident with Colton. Tristan knew what it was about and remained silent before sending someone to fetch Nollace. Nollace and Colton didn’t show up at school after a few days.Daisie looked at the two empty desks, and her fingers tightened around the pencil she was holding. At the Goldman mansion…Maisie walked past the study and looked in through the half-closed door. She saw Nolan standing in front of the window. Maisie crossed her arms and leaned at the doorway. “Did you send the child away because you think he set up Colton?”Nolan slowly turned to look at Maisie. After a long pause, he said, “That child has a complicated past. It’s best not to have our children spend too much time with him.”Maisie looked down. “You’re hiding something from me.”Nolan frowned. Maisie walked in front of him
If saving Colton was part of that Nollace’s plan, then putting Colton in danger in his place after saving him made Nollace pretty scary. Such mindfulness and careful planning shouldn’t be something an 8-year-old child could do. Thus, Maisie didn’t believe that Nollace saved Colton as part of his plan because no one could control or predict the future. Even more unlikely for a child.Nolan got up, walked around the desk, and stopped in front of her. “I know you don’t have the heart to put a child in danger, but I have no choice. We have three children, and I can’t put them in harm’s way.”Maisie looked around while deep in thought. …Nolan returned to Blackgold, and soon after he got to his office, Quincy knocked, entered, and gave the details from the investigation to him. “Mr. Goldmann, this was the suspicious car we spotted near the school during Christmas.”Nolan took the file and frowned. “That’s a number plate from a different state.”Nolan nodded. “Yes, that’s a plate
It isn’t a smile from a brother to a sister. It is that of a couple. Could it be that she isn’t Mr. Boucher’s sister? Could it be that I was wrong the whole time?’After they had left, Barbara sat at the side of the bed with her arms across her chest and said, “So you’re not unable to reject other people, Mr. Boucher.”Helios was eating the food she brought him and giggled. “Well, I can even sense your jealousy from here, so of course, I have to reject her.”Barbara went closer to him and continued. “It seems to me that she likes you so much that she wants to marry you.”Squinting his eyes, Helios fixed his gaze on her for a while before chuckling. “I’m already yours.”Barbara was stunned for a moment. After that, she averted her gaze and said, “Hmph. Don’t you dare think that you can get away like that.”The smile on Helios’ face widened as he put the meal box away. He reached out for her and pulled her into his arms as he said, “Isn't it because I have met you?”Barbara turned
“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