He and Ben looked towards the door.Lilith was wearing a long white dress with her hair tied in a bun.Her face was clean with light makeup, and she wore high-heeled shoes, which made her look tall and slender.She came in with Elliot.Ordinary people looked inferior when standing next to Elliot, but Lilith didn't seem to have that much a difference when she was beside him.Ben strode over and said to Elliot, "Both of you recognize each other?"Elliot was stunned for a moment, and his eyebrows knitted together: "What are you talking about?"Ben was also stunned, pointing to Lilith, "You and Lilith! I thought you two came in together."Elliot seemed to realize that someone was standing beside him.He looked at Lilith, and his sharp eyes looked at him again.Ben was stunned. "Elliot, you came in with her, but you don't know who she is?""Do I have to know who she is?" He took his eyes away from Lilith."Hahahaha! You haven't met Lilith; it's not your fault." Ben said this and
He immediately stopped Lilith from taking off the bracelet: "Don't take it off! Just wear it! You look good wearing it."Lilith took it back. "Oh."Ben was still upset: "The bracelet I bought for you was bought at a special store. Was the quality of the box so bad?""It's not the box but me. I have too much strength."He thought she seemed sarcastic, but he wasn't sure."Then I'll pick a better box next time.""Next time?" Lilith asked, "Do you like giving people gifts so much?"Ben denied. "It's usually others who give me gifts...""Are you reminding me that I didn't return a gift to you?""Oh no! I'm answering your last question...People usually give me gifts, and I rarely give them out." His cheeks flushed, obviously annoyed by her words, "I've never given gifts to women, except for female relatives at home, then Avery, Layla, and you.""Hearing you say that, I don't dare to accept your gifts anymore. What am I to be able to accept the gifts that you choose."Ben said, "F
Tammy found a chair next to her and sat down, then took out her mobile phone, intending to play a game.Lilith couldn't eat, so she walked over to Tammy and sat down."Tammy, you can't eat the main course, but can you eat fruit?""I can eat some fruit, but not too much. If I overeat, I will vomit." Tammy put down her phone and said, "I saw you just now chatting with Ben."Lilith said sternly: "He sent me a message before, and I didn't reply, so he asked me why I didn't reply.""I see! Then why didn't you reply to his message? Do you hate him?" Tammy gossiped and suddenly became energetic.After thinking for a while, Lilith shook her head: "I don't hate him.""I heard from Avery that he wants to pursue you.""Really? Why didn't I hear about it?""You can feel whether he is interested in you or not." Tammy was experienced; after all, "You should also like him, right? Are you rejecting him on purpose?"Lilith shook her head again: "Hayden asked me not to fall in love now. He s
He was in a very troubled mood. He didn't know how to tell her that his biological mother was still alive and had contacted him multiple times.His occasionally cold and warm attitude towards Lilith showed that he had no expectations for this biological mother.When he needed his mother's love the most, this woman didn't give him any warmth, and now he was strong enough not to need this woman to play the role of a loving mother.Avery saw his expression turning unnatural, so she followed his words and asked, "What was the call selling?"He replied without thinking, "Houses.""Haha, what did you say?""He said he wanted to buy the house I was living in now." He said lightly, "So I hung up.""Didn't he hear your voice?""I'm not a big star.""Well, you are better than a big star." Avery looked at him tenderly and said, "You are very handsome today."She complimented him seriously, which made him blush.He looked at her bright face and whispered, "You are also wonderful today."
Layla's eyes lit up, and she laughed happily: "Okay! Let our younger brother have children in the future! Hehe! This way, our parents won't force us!"Robert seemed to hear his elder sister's laughter, like bells ringing, and his eyes, dark as black gems, immediately locked onto Layla's direction.The little guy didn't know that at his first birthday party, his brother and sister had started to conspire to let him have a baby!During lunch, Lilith accompanied Tammy to eat fruits in the fruit area."Lilith, you can eat light vegetables and boiled meat," Tammy said, "I used to lose weight, and this was the recipe my nutritionist gave me.""Well, I usually eat vegetables and meat, but I don't have any appetite today." Lilith explained, "It's probably because the jet lag hasn't gone away yet.""Yes, I heard you came here after getting off the plane. Why didn't you come back a day earlier?""Hayden didn't have time. Since he would be staying here for a long time, he finished all his
"When did I say that?" Elliot knew he had said this, but he only said it when he quarreled with Avery.Chad saw that his boss looked a little solemn and suddenly realized that he had blundered.Elliot would be okay with that in private, but there were people at the table now!"Maybe I remembered wrongly... Boss, you didn't say it." Chad immediately tried to save this embarrassing situation.Seeing that Chad was frightened, Avery came to save the day: "He did say such things. And he said it more than once."With Avery coming out to support him, Chad was less afraid.Elliot was not angry.He used to think he had a severe physical or psychological disease, so he always felt he was not worthy of Avery."Don't laugh at Elliot; everyone did impulsive things or said impulsive words when they were in love." Ben reasserted Elliot's dignity, "But to tell the truth, I think Lilith is better than Elliot. She's more confident."Lilith was embarrassed to confront Ben in person because there
Avery understood what he meant and immediately said to Tammy: "Don't come here in the afternoon. Bring Jun back to rest, and you both can have a good talk when he wakes up. It's not only bad for you to continue your relationship like this but it is also bad for the children. You can still think of ways to solve your problems.”"It's not that easy." Tammy said, "Unless my mother-in-law dies."Jun coughed violently.Tammy immediately looked at him.He immediately leaned his head on the shoulder of the security guard, looking like he wanted to die."Ha! Even when drunk, he knows I'm talking about his mom! What a good son!" Tammy sneered.Avery knew that she had always been stubborn, so she continued to explain: "If he is not filial, you will not be interested in him. There must be a solution. You can go back first and calm down.""Where to? His house?""Didn't he come to you on his own? Then go back to your house." Avery said, "When the two of you have sorted out your problems, I
"Well, how was the result of your last prenatal checkup?" Jun helped her into the car.Tammy: "The child was still too young for me to see anything. I saw a small dot on the colored ultrasound.""What did the doctor say?""The doctor told me to have a scheduled obstetric examination and reminded me to rest and maintain my mood." Tammy glanced at him, "Jun, if Ben didn't give you this idea, were you planning on never contacting me?"Jun looked embarrassed: "I never thought about that. I didn't dare to contact you because I hadn't got a foolproof way to ensure you would treat me nicely.""That's true." Tammy breathed a sigh of relief, "Husband, don't you care about the child's surname being my surname?""I do care…" When Jun said this, Tammy's face fell; he held back a smile and finished what he said, "I do care about you.""Bastard! You did that on purpose!" She hugged his head and kissed him quickly, "Husband, thank you for being so tolerant of me. I will remember your kindnes
Three years later…Ivy and Robert stood at the airport in Aryadelle, anxiously waiting."It's been three years! Your boyfriend is finally here to see you!" Robert exclaimed before shifting the conversation. "He's not here to break up with you, is he? After all, you haven't seen each other in three years. A lot can change."Ivy sighed, "Robert, can you not jinx it? Although we haven't met in three years, we talk on the phone and video call every day!"Robert quipped, "Digital romance.""Anyway, he promised me that he's going to settle down in Aryadelle this time, and we won't be apart again," Ivy said. Robert smirked. "He's got a strong sense of pride. When he meets Dad later, they might not hit it off, and he'll buy a ticket to leave tonight!"Feeling helpless, Ivy was at a loss for words. Just then, a familiar voice called out, "Ivy!"Ivy immediately looked over to the source of the voice and saw Lucas stepping out of the exit, dragging his suitcase behind him. A smile sp
Mr. Woods did not expect Hayden to be so direct, and he found himself momentarily caught off guard. He had come to ask Hayden for money, but he had not thought about exactly how much he wanted. After all, Hayden's family was extremely wealthy, and he did not want to ask for too little and feel shortchanged, nor did he want to risk asking for too much and having Hayden refuse. It was a tough decision. After a brief internal struggle, Mr. Woods turned to Hayden and said, "I know your family is one of the wealthiest in Aryadelle, so why don't you name the price? I trust you won't mistreat my son and our family." Hayden furrowed his brows slightly. Shelly, noticing his hesitation, quickly chimed in, "Uncle, why don't you make an offer? We're not very familiar with this process. If you insist on us naming a price, we might need to consult my father-in-law." "Elliot Foster, you mean?" Mr. Woods asked. Shelly nodded. "Yes. My father-in-law isn't as easygoing as my husband. After a
"All right. Let's find a place nearby to sit and talk." Mr. Woods breathed a sigh of relief. "Good! Our house is actually nearby. Would you like to visit? Ivy has been with us for many years, and our staff has a close relationship with her." Hayden glanced at Shelly and asked, "Should we go?" "Sure!" Shelly said. Mr. Woods immediately invited Hayden and Shelly into his car and drove them to the Woods' mansion. Upon arriving, Mr. Woods instructed the servants to serve tea and refreshments. He pointed to the butler and said to Hayden, "This is our butler. He hired Ivy's grandmother." Hayden nodded. Mr. Woods then introduced Hayden: "This is Irene's older brother, the renowned businessman Mr. Hayden Tate." "Hello, Mr. Tate. Irene was a wonderful young lady," the butler said. "We all liked her very much. When we heard of her passing, we were truly saddened. Fortunately, she didn't actually pass away! Ivy is a very sensible and resilient girl, one of the strongest I've eve
Ivy's eyes were red as she said, "Hayden, Lucas' mother has passed away, so I won't be able to spend time with you for a few days." "It's okay. Given what has happened, we're not in the mood for fun either. After we attend his mother's funeral, Shelly and I will return," Hayden said. Ivy nodded. "How are funerals handled here?" Hayden asked. Given Lucas' relationship with Ivy, his younger sister, he felt a sense of duty to help Lucas with the funeral arrangements. "It's similar to how it's done back at home. Wealthy people can have elaborate funerals, and those with less money can opt for simpler ceremonies. Those who can't afford much at all can forgo the ceremony and opt for a simple burial," Ivy said. "What if someone wants a more elaborate funeral?" "Hayden, do you want to help with his mother's funeral? He doesn't have any close relatives here, so there's no need for an elaborate ceremony," she explained. "I see. Go and talk to him about it. I'll help with whatever I
Lucas hung up, tears welling in his eyes. Ivy stood by his side and asked, "What's wrong, Lucas?" "My mom has passed away. You should keep your brother company! I need to head back to the hospital." "I will come along! Aunty seemed fine just now, so why did she suddenly pass away?" The two hurried toward the car, completely forgetting about Hayden and Shelly. Hayden and Shelly watched as they left awkwardly, and Shelly said, "Honey, let's go to the hospital. I think Lucas' mother has passed away." "Sure." The two caught a taxi and hurried after Lucas. Meanwhile, in the hospital, Lucas arrived to first encounter the doctor and then his father. Mr. Woods tried ingratiating himself with his son, saying, "Lucas, I came to the hospital to see your mother, but when I arrived, she had already passed away. What a shame!" "Are you sure she had already passed away before you came? I was here earlier today, and when I saw her, she was still alive!" Lucas said. Mr. Woods reto
Mr. Woods sneered, "What do you mean? Are you looking down on me? Although the Woods family has fallen on hard times, we're still a prominent family in Taronia! Lucas may be foolish, but are you any wiser? If it weren't for me backing Lucas, would the Fosters even look at him?" "Shut up! The Foster family isn't narrow-minded like you! Ivy's family doesn't dislike Lucas, so don't go causing trouble! They don't want to see you at all!" Lucas' mother retorted. Mr. Woods scoffed. "Is that so? Do you really think they don't look down on him? Why wouldn't they? Are they planning to make Lucas marry into their family instead of the other way round?" "It's none of your business! You never cared about Lucas, and now that he's independent, he doesn't need you anymore! You wouldn't have come to me repeatedly if Ivy wasn't Elliot Foster's daughter and if she wasn't interested in Lucas. Do you really think I have no idea what you are plotting?" Mr. Woods countered, "What nonsense are you ta
Ivy did not hesitate, immediately shaking her head. "I'm not leaving. Don't worry about me; just focus on yourself." "Staying here is just a waste of time." "I've been studying and interning so hard for so long. What's wrong with taking a break now?" Ivy argued. Before long, Hayden and Shelly had finished their shopping, and Ivy and Lucas immediately joined them to go to the hospital. Lucas' mother had no idea that Ivy's brother and sister-in-law were coming to visit her, so she appeared a bit uncomfortable when they arrived. She tried to sit up, but her body failed her. Ivy raised the head of the hospital bed. "Aunty, my big brother and sister-in-law came over to Taronia for a visit. They wanted to see Lucas and you." "Oh, this is really embarrassing. It's a blessing for my son to know Ivy..." Lucas' mother muttered sheepishly. Shelly reassured, "Aunty, don't say that. Lucas is outstanding. Otherwise, Ivy wouldn't have fallen for him." Lucas' mother continued, "I've
Throughout the meal, Ivy found it hard to enjoy her food. Lucas and Hayden discussed everything that mattered, and the conversation went smoother than anyone had anticipated. Hayden was not upset, nor was Lucas. It was a better scenario than what Ivy had hoped for, but she still felt depressed. "Lucas, my husband and I would like to pay your mother a visit. Would that be okay?" Shelly asked after finishing her food. "Sure," Lucas said. "Don't we need to ask your mom first?" Ivy asked. "It's fine. We can just head over right away and introduce them once we arrive." Lucas' mother grew weaker every day and had stopped using her phone altogether, so it was her nurse, whom Lucas had hired, who reported his mother's condition to him daily. "You restarted your business and have to take care of your mother simultaneously; you're really strong. Most people would crumble under the pressure," Shelly commented. "Ivy had a tougher life before. She didn't crumble, so I won't eith
After what Ivy said, Lucas added, "I want to focus on my career for now. Marriage is secondary until I become more successful." Hayden sneered. "Running a business isn't as simple as it seems. What if you fail or never achieve anything out of the ordinary?" "If that happens, I won't drag Ivy down," Lucas said. "At least you know your place." Ivy felt as though her cheeks were on fire. "Hayden, even if Lucas fails, I won't give up on him. I won't let him go just because of his financial state." Shelly grabbed Hayden's hand again, signaling to him to control his temper; he could be rude to others, but he could not be so demanding with Ivy. Ivy sensed that she was slightly out of line, and her tone eased. "Hayden, we shouldn’t judge people based on their wealth. Our family is rich enough, and there really aren't that many people out there who can compare to our financial state, so why does it matter how wealthy my partner is?" "Ivy is right. Love matters most. Even if we man