The next day, they held the naming ceremony as scheduled.Many people attended this joyous occasion at Bardoff International Hotel. In addition to his friends and family, Gilbert also invited all the clients who had business dealings with his company.However, the above categories of people weren't the only ones there that day.Gilbert was Jenny's older adoptive brother, and everyone in Bardoff City knew that. Now that Jenny had married Alec, it wasn't an exaggeration to say that Jenny and Alec were the ones calling the shots in Bardoff City. After their two families joined hands due to their marriage, there was a huge shuffling of families that were considered the Ten Elites. The Walters and the Fausts were undoubtedly at the top of the pyramid now.Therefore, even though some people had no personal relationship with Gilbert and even looked down on his small company, out of respect for Jenny and Alec, nearly half of the affluent and influential families in Bardoff City attended th
Even if they weren't married, as long as they stood together, no one would dare to speculate and gossip about the nature of their relationship. By doing so, naturally, no one would make fun of Marigold's awkward status.At the moment, anyone could see that they were clearly not fond of each other, and people would inevitably gossip about their weird relationship behind their backs. Those gossips would then extend to their child.With Jenny's reminder, Marigold suddenly realized she'd been careless and didn't think things through. "I didn't consider the matter carefully enough."Immediately, she stood beside Gilbert with a smile on her face. No matter how distant they were at home, when they were in public, they had to pretend that their relationship was amicable. It was just that they didn't get married.Seeing her come to this realization, Jenny felt relieved.Jenny wanted to ask Gilbert what he thought of Marigold presently, but given the special circumstances that day and the s
Jenny was stunned for a moment before snapping back to reality. She looked at Zack with conflicted emotion. "Are you planning to live with them?"Now it was Zack's turn to be stunned. "Why would I live with them? I don't even know them."He had not had a lonely childhood. Besides, Gilbert and Jenny were here, and he was married with a wife. He couldn't leave anyway."I thought you'd be eager to stay with them after so many years of not seeing them." Jenny smiled bitterly. On second thought, she could understand his reasoning.They were both the same. Although they didn't have their parents since they were young, their emotional needs were met. Hence, they didn't hunt for their biological parents. Even in Jenny's case, Graham was the one who found her. Otherwise, she would not have gone to find him.Zack was like her. His decision to see his parents was probably because their news couldn't be ignored. But for now, he would probably only be paying them a short visit. He would not ha
Seeing that both of them had gifts prepared, Marigold felt embarrassed. She waved her hands quickly. "Oh, there's no need for those. Your presence is enough. He's still young. He doesn't need presents.""Oh, just take it. It's for the kid." Jenny gave it to Marigold. Caleb was indeed young, so his mother had to take it for him.Marigold didn't know if she should take it. She looked at Gilbert for help."Just take it. It's expected of them." They were Caleb's aunt and uncle. They wouldn't escape formalities like this.Marigold no longer refused since Gilbert put it that way. She reached out for the gifts. "I'll take care of them for him and give it to him when he's older."After the presents, everyone continued eating.The party was not over after everyone was done eating. Gilbert had other activities planned. He'd booked the entire restaurant, and all his guests could stay for as long as they wanted.After the meal, Jenny stayed by Marigold's side. She loved Caleb a lot. He was
"I don't care about that at all," Gilbert said after a moment. He knew it was hard for Marigold to give birth to Caleb and that her body had not yet recovered. However, it did not mean that he would be with her.Love wasn't as simple as that."Well, do you have anyone you like?" Zack asked.Gilbert shook his head.Zack slapped his thigh and said, "Since you don't have any other crushes, what's wrong with trying this one out? What if you guys are compatible with each other? This would be a win-win situation. Caleb aside, you could give Marigold a chance. Do you really want Caleb to have another parent?"Zack felt that since Gilbert had no one else in mind, trying to make things work with Marigold wasn't such a bad idea. If he fell in love with her, that would be a good thing.Gilbert began doubting himself once he heard Zack's reasoning. On second thought, that seemed to be the case. He couldn't help thinking about the dream he had a few days ago. He coughed dryly. "We'll talk abo
"Fuck off! You're not welcome here!"When Jenny and Marigold rushed to the pool, they heard Gilbert roaring at the woman. They were both bewildered. They rarely saw Gilbert this angry.Who was that woman?Marigold walked over quickly. She was worried about Gilbert."What's up, Gilbert?" Jenny walked over, looking at the woman.Gilbert was frustrated. "Nothing much. Just someone unimportant."The woman was upset to hear Gilbert introduce her like that. "I'm your mother, Gilbert!"At those words, Jenny and Marigold were both stunned.Mother?Marigold remembered that Gilbert was an orphan brought up by Jenny's grandfather. Why was there a mother here?"I don't have a mother." Gilbert had long since given up on having a mother. He was used to it after all these years. She didn't appear when he needed her the most, and now she was running to find him now that he was all grown up and independent. She didn't even stop to see if he really needed her anymore.The woman was upset by h
"Bullshit!" the woman roared. She was unhappy with Zack's words. "You'd be better off finding out if you were picked up by the roadside or kidnapped. Those human traffickers are counting their money right this instant!""We don't need you to tell us all this. We will investigate it ourselves." It was Jenny who spoke. She would not let anyone tarnish her grandfather's reputation. Hence, even if the woman hadn't told her to, she would have investigated it herself.The woman didn't want to indulge them anymore. To her, these were people of no importance. She looked at Gilbert and spoke in a gentler tone. "Gilbert, Mommy isn't lying to you. You were kidnapped before, and I have never given up in my search for you.""And?" Gilbert raised his eyebrows. She couldn't read him at all."And now that I've finally found you, I'd like you to go back with me and return to your family." She looked at Gilbert expectantly. She was here to bring him home.Gilbert said nothing. She continued, "And y
After she left, Jenny picked up the business card.Esther Bradshaw, Vice President of Bradshaw Operations.Bradshaw Operations?Jenny thought this was weird. She knew of this company, but it was not an impressive one in Bardoff City. It didn't even compare to the Wagners now. So where had that woman's confidence come from when she looked down on Marigold?Alec walked over too. When he saw the business card, he grew somber. "Bradshaw Operations is not as simple as they seem.""What does that mean?" Jenny looked at Alec. Everyone else looked at him, too."Bradshaw Operations doesn't look like anything much, but the Bradshaws themselves are actually much stronger than we think. They own a lot of property privately, but it's not a part of the company. That's why it looks harmless. However, if we count all their property, the Bradshaws won't lose to any of the Ten Elites," Alec said.Jenny frowned. If what Alec said was true, things would prove difficult. "How do you know this?" she