Mr. Q did not answer. Instead, he asked, "Who am I? Is that important? Have you developed any special feelings for me?”“Nope!”Renee got goosebumps. She explained, "I just feel very relaxed when I'm with you, like you're an old friend. You're different from what I've heard.”“Since it's not important, there's no need to delve deeper into it. Strictly speaking, you and I are just a buyer and a seller. You give me the island, I give you the money. That's it.”“That's true.”Renee nodded.She must not have been thinking right. All he did was persuade her to take medicine and play music for her, and that was enough to make her think that he was a kind person and lower her guard. She was simply too naive!Renee took a deep breath and secretly raised the wall around her heart a little higher. She asked Mr. Q, "What do you think of the island? When can we sign the contract, and more specifically, when can you transfer the money?”Liam's situation was urgent. She needed the money as s
His words poked at the most vulnerable spot in Renee's heart. She replied angrily, "No mother would willingly let her children grow up without a father if she could help it. It only happens if the father is too untrustworthy. I have to do this to protect them so that they won't get hurt!”“Untrustworthy?”Mr. Q sneered and said, "What do you mean by untrustworthy? The trustworthiness you value so much might not be worth even a single penny in the children's eyes. That unworthiness is something that they can only dream of having!”Renee retorted, "My two children have been with me ever since they were born. No one in the world knows them better than I do. I have my own judgment on what type of father they need. I don't need your advice.”“You stubborn woman!” Mr. Q sighed helplessly and shook his head. "What makes you think I'm definitely untrustworthy and unsuitable?”Renee could not tell him that it was because he was their biological father's biggest rival!“How about this...”
When their car arrived at Beach City, Renee, and Mr. Q parted ways.Renee had long been looking forward to this moment, but her silly daughter had a sad look on her face. Abigail clung to Mr. Q and wouldn't let go.“Daddy, are you going away already? I don't want you to go away. Can you come home with us and stay with me and Mommy and Adie?”“Well...”"No!”Before Mr. Q could answer, Renee sharply refused.“Why not? Shouldn't Daddy, Mommy, and the children live together?”“Abby, listen to Mommy. He's not a good person. Not only did you play with him, you even wanted to bring him home? That's like inviting a wolf into a sheep pen, so no.”“But I think Mr. Q is a good person. He doesn't seem like a bad guy. He won't hurt us. Not only that, he'll even treat us well and take care of us.”Abigail's sweet little face was filled with trust for Mr. Q.Although she had spent less than two days with Mr. Q, she could tell that he was sincerely kind to her. Her mommy showed her the same
After all, she did not want her daughter to grow up to be a hopeless romantic!The taxi soon arrived at the apartment.Before Rene had even gone through the door, she already had a premonition of the chaos inside.Sure enough, as soon as she opened the door, she saw Leia crying and wailing, while her son Aiden was sitting calmly on the sofa.“Adie, please, delete the virus from my phone! There are some very important files on my phone! I can't let them get stolen!”“What important files? I looked around, and there were only your selfies in there.”“Selfies are important! Be a good boy and do as I say, okay? You can mess with anything, but not the phone. You win. Please delete the virus.”“Since you admit defeat, tell me where Mommy is and why she left without saying goodbye. I can't reach her. Does she not want me anymore?”Aiden pouted and interrogated Leia angrily.Leia was at a loss. She said, "I... I don't know. She sent me a text asking me to come and take care of you, an
Seeing that, Renee quickly fanned the flames. She said eagerly, "That's right! The role of a Daddy is sacred and very important. You must carefully choose who you call Daddy... Adie, your sister listens to you, so make sure you educate her well.”That's right, Aiden was Renee's “secret weapon” to deal with Abigail.Abigail may not necessarily listen to her advice, but when the advice came from Aiden, Abigail would always listen to him.Aiden put on a serious expression like an “old father” and started to educate Abigail.“Abby, didn't I tell you that the world is very complicated? Aside from Mommy, me, Margaret, as well as Daddy Liam and Aunt Lei, anyone else who approaches us might be a bad person. You can't call someone Daddy so easily. What if he's a bad person who wants to hurt us, especially Mommy?”In the past, Abigail would have nodded obediently and committed Aiden's words to memory, but this time, the little girl argued with Aiden for the first time. Pouting her pink li
Renee immediately got straight to business. She asked Leia with a serious expression on her face.“You have the money already? That was fast!”Leia was so surprised that her jaw dropped.She heard from her father that the money her brother loaned from the bank totaled almost 800 million dollars, including interest. Renee actually managed to raise so much money in less than three days? That's not normal.“Renee, where did you get the money from? Did you...”“Don't worry. I promised Grandpa that I wouldn't go back to that circle anymore. I borrowed this money from someone. I'll return it when it's due.”“Who did you borrow it from?”“Don't you worry about that. You just have to know that... the money came from a legitimate source. There’s no high interest rate or any danger. We can safely use it.”Renee did not want Leia to know too much, so she deliberately kept Mr. Q a secret.“No way!”Leia shook her head and said, "There's no such thing as a free lunch. I can't think of any
Geronimo seemed surprised. He looked Renee up and down and said disdainfully, "I have to admit, I didn't expect you to come back. Looks like you're still unwilling to let my gullible son go... Unfortunately, even though he still carries the Osborne family name, he can no longer produce a single penny. Even if you try your damnedest, you won't be able to squeeze anything more out of him. I suggest you look for another tree to climb!”Leia felt so embarrassed when she heard that. She wished she could dig a hole and jump into it."Dad, what are you talking about? It's Liam who has been simping for Ren all this time. Do you think Ren cares about the Osborne family's money? She doesn't even care about the Hunts' money. She left the Hunts without any hesitation! Stop being delusional!”“Shut up!”Geronimo was fuming.Of the two children that he loved the most, one was a hopeless romantic, while the other always went against his wishes. He was ashamed of them."Am I wrong? Ren doesn't
Geronimo slammed the table and yelled, "Am I still the head of this house or what? Do you all want to give me a heart attack?!”Renee got a headache from listening to their argument. She silently signed the contract and said, "It's done. I'll transfer the money to Liam's personal account immediately. Please tell him that I'm grateful for everything he's done for me over the years. We won't see each other anymore from now on.”After that, she turned around and left the Osborne Mansion.She felt a little lonely, but more than that, she felt relieved.Over the years, she had been receiving unconditional help from Liam. It had actually placed a heavy burden on her heart.When Geronimo made the request, she took advantage of it to distance herself from him, hoping to have a clear conscience.However, she and Liam built the Azure Group together after all, so it would take some time to make a clean break.Renee was determined to take care of this matter as soon as possible!In the Osb
Jovan awkwardly tried to comfort Renee. However, his words sounded more hurtful and made her cry even louder. "This is all your fault!" Renee raised her head, then pointed at him while bawling loudly. "Did I ever anger you? Why did you frame me? What good did it bring you?""I…" Jovan's heart softened because of how pitiful she looked when she cried profusely. However, he was a pretentious man and would not show that he had gone easy on her. Instead, he tried to provoke her even more. "You can't change anything even if you cry loudly. Austin wants nothing but to kill you and your family now. If I were you, I wouldn't be in the mood to cry. I'll brace myself to manage a funeral for them."Renee was flabbergasted. She didn't expect him to be this inhuman. She was heartbroken, but he kept hurting her. She cried even more profusely."I'll keep on crying. Let me go if you can't take it. If you don't, I'll keep on crying until you can no longer take it!"She cried loudly as if she
A major issue happened to two famous and great families. The entertainment channel and news channel kept reporting about it, let alone the financial channel.Jovan didn't have to turn to a specific channel when he turned on the TV. The screen was showing a scene related to the engagement ceremony."They…" Only then did Renee learn that while she was waiting in the makeup room for her turn to make an entrance, the atmosphere in the hall had turned very tense. Alexander and Francine argued and fought against Justin's parents in a way unsuited to their statuses. Everyone failed to wait until she made an entrance before she went missing. She saw how the situation gradually became worse. She also noticed Justin's disappointment in her and Austin's wrath. Austin finally couldn't control himself, and kidnapped Alexander and Francine. "The Hunt family has yet to make a statement about it. We also have no clue about Mr. Alexander Hunt and his wife's current circumstances. However, we
Renee said seriously, "I would like a plate of pasta with more vegetables and is not spicy. I'm afraid this is my last meal."Jovan was rendered speechless. Although Renee was being sarcastic, he still went to the kitchen to make her a delicious plate of pasta. He added some vegetables and a nice fried egg for a balanced diet. "It's done." Jovan had sent off all the servants of the mansion, leaving Renee with him. Hence, he was the one who cooked the pasta and served it to her. "Wow, you're fast." Renee wanted to get a chance to run away since she had sent him away to cook for her, but she couldn't come up with any trick.In the end, she got hungry when she saw the pasta. It was mouth-watering. She was starving!Jovan was good at cooking pasta, even though he didn't seem reliable. The pasta he made tasted like home-cooked food."Give it a try." Jovan didn't say much. He meticulously blew on the pasta and handed her a fork and spoon. Renee accepted it, eager to start eatin
Jovan watched Renee fall into a deep thought. His gaze deepened, filled with renewed ferocity.Jovan turned his wrist and said slowly, "Okay, stop overthinking. I can tell you the truth if you want to know it." Renee abruptly looked up. Her eyes were teary as she begged him, "What's the truth?" "Listen to me and stay with me." Jovan frowned. After a short contemplation, he grinned and continued, "Stay with me for ten days or half a month. Then, I'll tell you.""That's not possible!"Renee immediately refused him, growing cold. "I have to leave right away. I can't watch the two families get into a fight."If she didn't return to North City immediately to explain things, the Baldwin and Hunt families would get into a big fight. Regardless of her circumstances, she didn't want them to fight. They were good people, and she refused to see them hurt. "Just let them fight. It's just a fight among bad people. Your family can grab this chance to get back to the top. Don't you want tha
Jovan felt that he wasn't as passionate and loving as Stefan."Stop beating around the bush. Why is he trying to hold himself back? You made a scumbag sound like he'd suffered a lot!" Renee snarled.She gnashed her teeth. If her foot was not chained, she would have long beaten Jovan up for being evasive and mysterious."I think he was forced to give up his beloved woman because of his identity. He has suffered a lot." Jovan frowned, his tone laced with sympathy."What about his identity? I've already known about that. Our grandfathers decided on our marriage. What are we, Romeo and Juliet?" Renee had wondered if their families were sworn enemies. It might be the reason why Stefan was in a dilemma.However, her grandfather made the Hunts take care of her when her family was doomed. Her grandfather always wanted the best for her. He held her hand and told her that only Stefan could make her happy, and only the Hunt family could protect her. It seemed unreasonable that Stefan was
Jovan was stunned to hear Renee's words. He was so furious, he laughed."Maybe!" He agreed with her and looked at her wickedly. "Since I can't win him over, I want his beloved woman.""You're out of your mind!" Renee was disgusted as goosebumps gripped her. "I'm not his most beloved woman. He loves Briar the most. You got the wrong person. You should kidnap Briar instead. Then, you can get to him."She was acting out of spite, but she meant what she had said.In the past, she was confident that Stefan loved her the most. After so many things had happened, she was no longer as confident. Stefan eventually broke up with her because of Briar. It was enough to prove her position in his heart."Haha! Do you really think so?" Jovan shook his head, his lips a complicated smile. He seemed to be muttering to himself or hinting at something. "Unfortunately, he can't always do a good job. His romance is a mess. His most beloved woman doesn't understand him. How pathetic!""Stop mumbling!
"You're trying to take revenge on Stefan, aren't you? What did he do? Why do you hate him so much?" Renee demanded.She was particularly clueless.At the very least, she felt that Stefan and Jovan didn't have a grudge even if they couldn't get along. Besides—back then, Stefan survived because of Jovan's blood.In a sense, they should be close to each other. Stefan was able to live on because of Jovan.Yet now, Jovan wanted to ruin the one he had once risked his life to rescue."No, I don't hate him," Jovan answered honestly. "I even admire him, and I'm jealous of him. He's my role model, the pride of my family.""Then, you're envious of him!" Renee went straight to the point. "You can't defeat him, so you tried to make him disappear. When that happens, you'll feel better. No one will block you, and you'll get a chance to shine."Jovan, speechless, slowly stopped smiling. Renee had accurately guessed his innermost thoughts. Since he couldn't defeat Stefan, he would let Stefan b
The thing Renee feared the most was that Jovan's action would infuriate the Baldwins.Quinton, Adie, Abby, and Margaret were still there. If the Baldwin family wanted to do something bad, Renee's family would be in danger. Her happiness was secondary. She just wanted to ensure that her family was safe and sound.It seemed Austin was full of schemes. Though he seemed to have brought her family to live with her, he in truth just wanted hostages to control her…Unfortunately, she couldn't go back in time even though she had seen through his tricks."What's the rush?" Jovan watched Renee with a meaningful smile. "Someone will handle it even if it's a big mess. Your family will be fine. My foolish cousin won't let them be in danger. At most, the two families will fight fiercely."Renee was shocked. She glared at him, and suddenly understood something. "So you did it on purpose! You wanted to watch them fight and get something from it.""That's not my concern. Once, I was more powerf
After all, Jovan was a human being. Such direct physical pain made him shake and groan. Normally, he should get angry and try all means to make her stop biting him.However, he was not an ordinary man. Although he trembled in pain, he maintained his posture and let her bite him as if he wanted to see who would give up first.Renee kept biting him fiercely, as if her teeth would gnaw through his palm. Blood oozed out of the wound. She was full of hatred, wishing to vent her anger. "Just bite me hard as long as you're happy. I'm enjoying myself too!"Jovan looked at her, whose head was lowered as she kept biting his palm fiercely. It was a bloody scene, but his words made everything sound ambiguous. Renee noticed his underlying meaning and was disgusted. She immediately let go of his palm. "Bah! Disgusting! You're sick!"Her lips were still stained with blood. From afar, it looked like a blooming rose from afar. It looked attractive on her. Aroused, Jovan held the back of her