At Aryadelle Capital Airport, Natalie and Holly came out from the airport.They have officially met and after some discussion, they decided to look for Ivy together. They would split the profit that they got in the future.The woman who bought Ivy at Ylore back then surely did not buy Ivy out of purely liking children.She must have had her reasons.No matter what her reasons were, her final goal was surely to get in touch with Elliot and Avery. Which was why Natalie and Holly decided to return to Aryadelle to wait.They guessed that the woman who bought Ivy was perhaps right under Elliot's and Avery's noses.They came out of the airport and got into a taxi.Natalie unlocked her phone and immediately saw the news of Elliot's and Avery's wedding that day."What a coincidence. They are having their wedding today," Natalie said rather sourly.Holly leaned back in the chair, trying to overcome the time difference, so her tone was rather lazy. "It's not like we could go there.""I
Natalie was stunned for a while before resuming normally. "Okay. I'll get someone and place her by Elliot's side. That way, as long as the woman with the scar on her arm gets close to Elliot, we would be notified immediately.""Aren't you broke? How are you going to find this person? Will you be able to find someone reliable? It's not that easy getting close to Elliot, right?" Holly was a little worried."I'll think of a way," Natalie said, "Elliot's assistant won't stay by his side any longer.""How do you know?""Have you forgotten that I have been in contact with them before? I still understand them quite well. If not, how could I get their trust so quickly?" Natalie said confidently, "Let me try it first!"…At the hotel, after the luncheon, Ben's mother, Helen, held Avery's hand, smiling happily."Avery, this is the honeymoon hotel package I booked for Ben and Lilith previously. I initially also booked them flight tickets, but it was under their name. You and Elliot can't u
"Mike, what are you doing!" Chad was confused. He wanted to shrug him off but to no avail."The two of them are flying to their honeymoon tonight. Go and come clean to your boss right now. If not, you have to wait until after the New Year's holidays!" Mike explained."I have initially planned to tell him after New Year's." Chad pushed him away. "Calm down. We can tell him after New Year's!""Why are you like this? Didn't you agree to tell him today?" Mike raised his voice, attracting a small commotion.Elliot soon noticed their actions. He saw Hayden walking toward them and tugging at Mike.Mike turned to face Hayden, so Elliot could see that Mike was angry. How could he not know what they were arguing about?Elliot placed his glass of wine down and strode toward them.Chad noticed Elliot coming toward him from the corner of his eyes. He immediately glared at Mike. "It's all your fault, alarming Mr. Foster.""If that's the case, you tell him now," Mike said before hugging his a
Mike immediately replied, [Why are you not up yet? I saw him return!][Chad: I'm too excited, so I'm having some air downstairs.][Mike: Send me a photo to see where you are. I'll go find you.][Chad: No. I want to be alone for a while.][Mike: …Don't tell me you're secretly wiping your tears? Chad, you're embarrassing! You're going to Bridgedale to work, not cut ties with people in Aryadelle. Can you not make it so sad!][Chad: To hell with you! I'm crying because I got promoted!][Mike: …] [Chad: Mr. Foster promoted me to become the Vice President in Bridgedale.][Mike: …][Chad: If I knew earlier, I would have brought up the transfer.][Mike: Could it be possible that he promoted you because it's his wedding today and he is in a good mood?]Chad felt like someone had doused a bucket of cold water on his head. [He praised me for my work abilities. He never said anything about being in a good mood because it's his wedding today!][Mike: How could he say such a thing in fr
Elliot knew that Avery had a habit of taking naps. If she did not nap, she might not be able to bear it in the afternoon."You got up so early this morning, aren't you tired yet?"Elliot was a little exhausted already. If he did not have to greet the guests, he would surely be resting at that moment."It's our wedding and there are so many guests…" Avery said with concern."I'll greet the guests. You go take a nap." Elliot pulled her to the resting area. "Even if you can't fall asleep, you'll feel better lying down too. You don't like wearing high heels, right? Your feet must be hurting now!""I am a little tired, but I'm much happier. Even if I stand in heels the entire day, I'm still happy." Avery smiled, her eyes twinkling. "Let's go rest together! How about resting for half an hour?""Okay.""Robert usually clings to us at home. Who would have thought that with other children here today, he would ignore us already." Avery smiled. "I called him just now. He heard it. He onl
Mike saw how Chad was truly happy, so he stopped teasing him.They came out of the hotel and looked past the security guards at the entrance to the paparazzi with their cameras waiting nearby."Just now when I came down with Mr. Foster, the security guard told us that many paparazzi had come," Chad said, "If I was a paparazzi, I would not have come here waiting. It's obvious that they wouldn't get any news by waiting here.""Then, where will you be waiting?" Mike asked."Nowhere. Since they didn't release any news, that means that they did not want to be captured. How could they let the paparazzi capture anything?""Which is why you're not the paparazzi. With that mentality, you'll be a bad paparazzi.""Hehe." Chad sneered and looked around.When he met someone's gaze, the other person was clearly stunned before immediately turning around.Chad felt that the person looked rather familiar, but he could not put a name to that person at that moment and how that person was related
They stood by the entrance of the hotel, eating ice cream while scanning their surroundings, seeing if Cole would appear or not.Not far away, the paparazzi took pictures of them eating ice cream. They could not get photos of Elliot and Avery, but capturing the people close to them was not too bad either!At least, their job there that day was considered done.Not long after, a shocking piece of headline appeared on the internet.[Elliot Foster and Avery Tate…Actually Did This in Front of the Hotel?!]How sensational the headline was! When people on the internet saw the headline, they tapped into it without thinking.When they entered, they realized that the true headline was this, [Elliot Foster and Avery Tate's Friends Actually Did This in Front of the Hotel?!]Then, it was a photo of Mike and Chad eating ice cream at the hotel entrance. The photo was of quite high quality.Chad and Mike were in suits that day. Mike looked a little buffer while Chad looked thinner, but they
"Hmm, don't pay too much attention to him. He is no longer a threat to you. I'm only telling you in case he disturbs you.""It's fine." Elliot would not get angry over such small matters.It was his wedding with Avery that day. Since the morning, he was feeling more and more relaxed. That was because the ceremony was over. Everything went smoothly. At that moment, no one could disturb their wedding anymore. Compare to the previous wedding that he prepared, it was indeed much smoother."Is Avery asleep?" Mike asked, "When are you two planning to leave?""We bought the tickets for tonight. When are you planning to leave for Bridgedale with Chad?" Elliot asked in response."Of course, we'll leave when you two return from your honeymoon. If not, do you think Avery wouldn't be worried about the children?" Elliot was extremely satisfied with Mike's answer."Thank you, you two.""I've never seen you so polite before. You sure are different now that you're a groom today," Mike teased.
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