Sensing the mattress behind her sinking, Maisie opened her eyes vigilantly.But there was no other movement after the man behind her laid down, so she turned her head around after a while.The man had fallen asleep with his back facing her.There was enough space for another person to lie down in the middle of the king-sized bed.Maisie only loosened her vigilance a little, but she still did not dare to slack off. No one knew how long the stalemate went on, but she was really too sleepy and dozed off without knowing it in the middle of the night.Nolan was awakened by a slap. He frowned slightly, turned around, and looked at the woman who was sleeping in a starfish position beside him. She had even pushed the quilt away from herself and was only half-covered.He rubbed his forehead.‘This woman actually has such a wild sleeping position?’Nolan suddenly thought of something when he was moving her hand away and then stared at her quietly...As soon as the first ray of the sun s
The car stopped in front of Taylor Jewelry. Kennedy and Maisie got out together and walked toward the main entrance. Taylor Jewelry was the biggest jewelry company in Zlokova, with its subsidiaries being in the top 10 in the country. Anyone who would want to be at the top of the industry would have to be in a partnership with them. A lot of the materials used by Taylor were monopolized. The rough diamonds and opals used could not be found anywhere else, but not everyone could become the best supplier for rough stones because of the requirements on price and quality. Kennedy went to the front desk to inform the staff of their arrival. When their identity was confirmed, they were brought into the VIP lounge. There were two people in the VIP lounge who seemed to be from other companies. “Please take a seat. We’ll get to you shortly.”Kennedy and Maisie walked to the couch on the other side and took their seats when the staff left. The woman sitting across the room was applyin
In comparison, Mr. Santiago was a lot friendlier than his daughter.Kennedy smiled helplessly. “I guess La Perla had the same intentions as us when they sent Ms. Santiago over to negotiate for a partnership.”“They’re trying to get Taylor’s source?” Maisie raised her brows.Kennedy sounded worried. “I wonder what condition La Perla will bring to the table. I’m afraid that $12,000,000 won’t be enough.”Just access to the source of tanzanite would already cost around $12,000,000. Since Taylor was the only company that had the right to work with Beaumont, monopolizing the import channels alone would have cost Taylor an obscene amount of money. They waited there for almost an hour before the staff appeared again. “I’m sorry, Madam Nera said that since your studio is newly established and not listed yet, she doesn’t know how good you are. Thus, she wishes that you will come back when you’ve become more established.”Kennedy got up. “Did Madam Nera really say that?”The staff looked
They didn’t cause a scene nor do anything. If they threw them out just because they were newly established, people would say that Taylor looked down on new companies.“Let them wait if that’s what they want.”After another hour, the staff came back to report, but Madam Nera ignored it. When afternoon came, the staff came back again to report, looking defeated. “They haven’t left. They’ve ordered some food delivery. I guess they plan to stay here all night.”Madam Nera could not sit around like they planned to do. She turned her wheelchair around. “Bring me to them.”She had underestimated the perseverance of the small company’s employees. That was perhaps the reason she was curious. She wanted to see how much confidence this small jewel company had. “They’re so shameless. They refused to leave because Madam Nera didn’t want to see them.”“I would probably be too ashamed to stay.”“They even ordered food delivery. Do they think that this is their home?”A few employees were gos
After saying that, she walked to Madam Nera, smiled, and looked at her. “Taylor uses tanzanite as an exquisite gem. That shows that you and I both think that tanzanites have a lot of potential.“There are too few designs that use tanzanite in Zlokova. A lot of the younger crowd never witnessed the charm of tanzanites. If it’s hidden, there’s no longer a reason for it to exist in the market.”Madam Nera stared at the sincere young woman before her, thinking about the other people who had talked to her about partnering for channels to get tanzanite. They didn’t choose it because they saw the charm but instead favored it because of its rarity. There was a limited amount of tanzanites to be mined. There wouldn’t be any more left in a few decades, and when that happened, their value would surpass the sapphires.Since rare items were more valuable, she didn’t want to waste such a precious stone on something that was meaningless. Therefore, she always gave conditions that were hard to be
That face was so beautiful it must have been an illusion!Nolan looked at her. “You’re back?”She looked away and walked in with the agreement in her hand. “You have a lot of time on your hands, Mr. Goldmann.”“I heard that you wasted half a day at Taylor Jewelry before you met Madam Nera?”“Do you have a camera on me or something?” Maisie checked her clothes. He definitely did!Nolan pursed his thin lips. He slowly stood up and walked toward her. “Why didn’t you tell her that you’re part of the Blackgold Group?”A new company trying to discuss a partnership with Taylor might be looked down on simply because Taylor wouldn’t know how good they were, so they wouldn’t just agree to it. However, if it was a company under the Blackgold Group, Taylor would at least consider them because there would be financial backing. Nolan might not even bat an eye at the harsh conditions that Taylor gave.Maisie set the agreement on the desk and leaned on the desk. “Why should I say that I’m par
Maisie changed into a set of plain and neat office attire.She chose to wear a pure white Y-neck, lantern sleeve top, and a pair of beige high-waisted, wide-leg trousers. A ribbon was tied to the left side at the waist, which made her look graceful and sharp.It looked simple but did not lack fashion sense.The waiter led them to the private room while the two bodyguards in black waited outside the door.“Mr. Goldmann.” The bodyguards in black nodded at Nolan and pushed the door open.In the elegantly decorated private room, a prestigious middle-aged man who was in his 50s was sitting at the table.The sense of oppression that originated from the man was so intense that it was worthy of someone as regal as Nolan’s father.However, the Goldmanns had always been a wealthy and distinguished family, so they should have high standards for their daughter-in-law.They should expect their daughter-in-law to at least be the daughter of a royal family or the heiress of a consortium.Nol
“Mr. Goldmann, there’s no need for that. You really shouldn’t have spent the money.” Maisie was in a flurry.‘How can I accept gifts from an elder?’Mr. Goldmann Sr. had already taken out a brocade box and opened it slowly. “I’m not sure if this fits your liking.”There was an exorbitant jade bracelet lying in the box. Maisie took a closer look and was stunned. “Is this… an imperial jade?”Mr. Goldmann Sr.’s eyes lit up. “Oh? Do you know this type of jade?”The corners of Nolan’s lips twitched and were raised slightly. “Father, Zee is a jewelry designer, so she knows a thing or two about jewelry.”“So that’s why she’s so incredibly insightful. This imperial jade is so rare that it’s one of its kind. It‘s our family's heirloom and the dowry left behind by Nolan’s mother. She told me to hand this imperial jade to Nolan’s wife as soon as he found one in the future.”Maisie felt that she could not accept the gift so casually after listening to Mr. Goldmann Sr.’s explanation. “Mr. Go
“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