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Bruce confirmed confidently, “Of course! Didn’t we strike a deal? You assist me in making the magnolia brooch, and I aid you in attending the birthday party. I always keep my word.”“Thank you!” Expressing her gratitude, Luna hung up the call, her heart alight with anticipation.Sure enough, she observed the bodyguards at her door receiving a phone call. After exchanging glances, they departed.Preston got home from work intending to pick up Luna and take her to the birthday party, but the servant informed him that she was not there.He frowned. The woman was keen on attending the birthday party, but she was unable to be found when the big day arrived. Without hesitation, he called Luna.“Didn’t you want to go to the party? Come home now, or else I won’t take you with me,” Preston threatened in an impatient tone. Much to his dismay, Luna replied, “I’m already at the venue. Hurry up and come here. Everyone is already here except you.” Preston was at a loss for words after being reprima
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“Can I link arms with you?” Every man who showed up to the party was accompanied by a woman. It was a kind of etiquette for them to go arm-in-arm as a pair. Preston looked away from Luna for a second, then back at her. She interpreted his silence as his approval and reached out an arm to link with his. The two walked forward, side by side and in perfect unison, making for a lovely sight. “Why are you so adamant about attending Grandma’s birthday party? Is there buried treasure here that you want to dig up? How were you planning to go in if I hadn’t come?” Luna shrugged nonchalantly. “I would’ve found someone else to go in with me if you hadn’t come. How’s that even a question? Well, there was no way you wouldn't attend her birthday celebration. You'd get criticized.” Preston's eyes glinted sharply and disapprovingly. She not only suggested he was an unfilial grandchild, but she also considered bringing another date to the party. The nerve of the woman! “Once we're insid
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It was evident that no one held much regard for Preston’s ugly-looking wife. So, his name was Leon. Luna repressed her excitement as she subtly observed him. He was indeed a striking and talented individual. His high-bridged nose and eyes, filled with an intense undercurrent, gave him a captivating aura. His expression was stoic and resolute, reminiscent of a lone wolf concealed in the shadows, distant and inaccessible. Luna couldn’t help but sigh. Among the three grandsons of Claudia, Leon was merely engaged, yet it was the second grandson, Preston, who was married first.Luna suddenly remembered that she hadn't given her gift yet. She promptly presented the box of cookies in her hand. “Grandma, happy birthday. This is my gift. It's from Woody's...” “Huh, you must be joking! It’s mom’s birthday, and someone has the audacity to bring cheap biscuits.”Before Luna could finish her sentence, Madison, having noticed the word “biscuits” on the package, abruptly interrupted her.“Just look
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Claudia shot a quick glance at Madison and scolded, “Just because you can’t do it, doesn’t mean no one else can. Woody’s Biscuits have a unique scent. I knew the moment I sniffed its fragrance that it was the real deal. Stop spouting nonsense now, Madison.”With a long face, Madison clamped her mouth shut. Claudia then turned back to Luna and Preston with a smile on her face.“I’m really grateful for the exquisite gift you gave me. Maybe this is the best time for me to tell you my wish for my eightieth birthday. I wish that you and Preston will have a long and happy marriage. I can’t wait to hear the sound of tiny feet everywhere around me.”Everyone's eyes went wide in surprise when they heard this. The matriarch had always hoped for an ever-lasting prosperity for the King family. But Claudia’s wish expressed something totally different this year. It made no sense that she would waste her eightieth birthday wish on Luna and Preston.Meanwhile, Luna and Preston were just as shocked as
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Once that was settled, Claudia smiled at everyone and said, “You should all get about your business now while I have a cup of tea. I'll come back when it'll be time to cut the cake.”As the crowd dispersed and people went in different directions, Luna went after Leon. “Leon,” she called to his back, but he kept walking without even acknowledging her.Luna frowned. She was so close behind him. He must have heard her.Luna increased her steps and caught up to him until he could see her. “Leon.”This time, he stopped walking and fixed Luna with a gaze so cold it sent a chill through her. “Yes?”Even his indifferent tone was chilling. It intimidated Luna, but she kept her smile in place and said, “Leon, I know you are a skilled surgeon; the best actually. My grandmother has a complex tumor in her brain, that I think only you can remove. I would like you to take out this tumor. I’m ready to pay for it, no matter the cost.”Slowly, Leon’s gaze moved from Luna’s face to her feet, scrutinizin
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“Luna,” he said warmly.“I have something to ask you. Is the relationship between Preston and Leon quite strained?” Luna inquired. Bruce slipped one hand into his pocket, momentarily taken aback by the question.His gaze shifted towards Leon, who was engaged in entertaining others.“Regarding the person you mentioned, he not only has a strained relationship with Preston but also with me. In fact, it would be an understatement to describe our association as merely bad. It is akin to water and fire, inherently incompatible,”Bruce explained. Luna felt perplexed by Bruce’s choice of words. Why did he refer to Leon as “the person” when discussing Leon? “Why is that so? Aren’t you three cousins by blood?” Luna probed“Luna, why inquire about him? He is nothing but a nuisance. What you don’t know is that he went missing at the age of three and returned to the King family when he was sixteen. Unfortunately, his return brought back all the negative influences he had picked up during his time
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“Later, by chance, I overheard a conversation between my grandmother and the butler, which shed some light on his past. Following his disappearance, he was taken in by a woman of questionable character, one who resorted to selling her body and seeking solace in heavy drinking. Despite her flaws, she treated him well, providing him with sustenance, clothing, and even sending him to school.”When it came to addressing his adoptive mother, Bruce’s voice dipped, possibly burdened by the implications of her embarrassing profession.“However, his focus at school revolved solely around engaging in fights on behalf of others as a means to earn money. While the woman's care may have been positive, his exposure to such an environment undoubtedly distorted his values.”Bruce sighed then added, “Not long after his return, the woman fell ill and entrusted someone to deliver a letter to him. Despite my grandmother’s efforts to hide it from him, he found it and read its contents. Upon discovering it
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Luna froze as she recognized that voice. It was Preston.“The baby is healthy. It’s been kicking a lot recently. I understand that his father can’t be with him right now. In the meantime, I'll take good care of the baby.”Luna hoped this was all a big misunderstanding. She took a few steps forward and saw a slightly chubby woman wearing a bright red dress with wavy curls trailing behind her back.Luna wasn’t one to eavesdrop on conversations. So, she deliberately made her footsteps heavier and walked onto the balcony. Both Preston and the woman turned to look at who joined them.Luna stood a distance away from them, her gaze darting between the two of them in confusion. Judging from her bulging belly, the woman must be several months pregnant.The woman was equally looking at Luna, but unlike Luna, her eyes were full of surprise. She wiped the teardrops at the corner of her eyes and gave Preston a small smile.“I'd better leave now,” she said and walked past Luna, her eyes down the wh
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Did he like Luna? He was not really sure about that because they had just met.He could not deny that he felt comfortable around the woman, though.“I’m sorry, but I can’t answer that. It’s a personal matter.”Rhea silently berated him for his response, but she maintained a smile on her face.“Look, I just want to help because I can tell you’re interested in Luna. I guess we should clear up a misunderstanding first. It may not look like it, but Luna and I are actually good friends. She’s just angry at me right now because we got into a little bit of an argument.”After a while, Patrick asked, “Does this mean that Luna is still single?”Finally, the most important question was asked. Rhea did not even bat an eye as she lied. “Yes, she’s absolutely single right now.”“Then tell me. What's the relationship between her and Mr. King?”It was still bugging Patrick. Luna denied being Preston’s employee, and she also claimed they had just met, but they clearly had known each other for some ti
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Luna replied, “Of course not...”“Yes, she works for the King Group, and if not for this encounter, I would’ve had no idea that someone so undisciplined had been hired by my company. It looks like we need to replace HR.”It was then that Derek approached them and said, “Mr. King, you have a meeting this afternoon. We have to go now.” Preston shot Luna a warming look before he left. She shuddered in fear, but she managed to shrug it off.She inhaled deeply as she watched his retreating figure. The atmosphere seemed to lighten almost immediately after Preston left.“Why did you talk to Mr. King like that? Aren’t you afraid that he’ll fire you?” Luna rolled her eyes. “Do you really think he’s my boss? You need glasses. There’s something wrong with your eyes.”“What’s your relationship with him, then? He’s a very busy person, but he still approached you when he saw you. Is he your brother? But you don’t look like each other at all.”Luna did not want to tell him that Preston was her husba
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Patrick nodded and replied, “Don’t doubt it. With advanced technology, anything is possible. It’s feasible to extract excellent genes from large oranges and carefully cultivate them. They could grow as big as a grapefruit or even as large as a pumpkin.”Luna was taken aback. How could an orange grow to the size of a pumpkin? If that happened, her whole family wouldn’t be able to finish a single orange.Confidently, Patrick shared a smile, revealing a set of perfectly aligned teeth.“You find it hard to believe? ‘Super Orange’ is a recent research project at our academy. When the day comes and ‘Super Orange’ is successful, I'll be the first to send one to you so you can witness this miracle.”Luna was inspired by Patrick’s confidence. Yes, she shouldn't forget that the boy before her was a talented individual from a research academy.Luna also found Patrick intriguing.“Alright, I'll get a tub to gather them,” Luna agreed, smiling.With his prominent eyebrows and large eyes, Patrick sh
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The worst that can happen is a bit of sweat from the sun, but | won’t get sunstroke.”Initially, Luna found the boy’s appearance slightly peculiar, yet as the saying goes, one should not slap a smiling person. Thus, she responded in kind.The boy weighed the orange in his hand and offered Luna a beaming smile.“You're correct. |, too, found it difficult to fall asleep, so | decided to take a stroll in the orchard. Napping isn’t a habit of mine. Allow me to introduce myself first. I’m Patrick. And you?”Luna glanced at him, remaining cautious. Without responding, she continued to gather oranges. “You've collected quite a number of oranges. Will you be able to finish them all? Oranges don’t keep well for long; they spoil easily,” Patrick kindly urged.Luna stole a glance at Patrick. Why did this person talk so much? However, when she looked at his smiling face, she couldn’t discern any ill intentions.“T won't be eating them alone. Many people will share them, so | need to gather more,”
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Preston feigned curiosity and continued, “King, you truly are a scholar of great accomplishment. Your choice of words is undeniably refined. ‘Enlightening’? Using your mouth to enlighten Luna, you drew so near that one might mistake a kiss for imminent. It is rather embarrassing. In broad daylight, couldn’t you have sought a more secluded setting to educate her?”King couldn’t help but mutter under his breath, “Damn.”Meanwhile, at the entrance to her room, Luna gently tapped her forehead, her face still emanating a heat akin to a simmering fire. Given the chance, she would undoubtedly impart a valuable lesson to Preston.“Bitch!”Rhea emerged from the adjacent room and immediately commenced her assault on Luna's character as soon as she caught sight of her retreating figure.“You conniving woman. You are naught but a seductress, employing every means to captivate King.” Luna turned around, her eyes meeting Rhea’s fiery gaze.Rhea had just witnessed the interaction between King and Lu
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Preston seethed with anger. It turned out that Luna had used the perfume not because he had sent it but because she believed it had come from her best friend.“How about this? How much did the perfume cost? I will transfer the money to you.”Luna felt a profound sense of embarrassment. She genuinely had no knowledge that Preston had purchased the perfume. She abhorred taking advantage of others and presently felt remorseful.Nevertheless, the perfume he had chosen was truly exceptional. Perhaps he had intended it for some other woman.Luna retrieved her phone, gloomy in demeanor.She wanted to transfer the money to him? Preston was livid. Luna had genuinely enraged him.“Disregard it. A change of heart has befallen me. I shall withhold the transfer,” Luna proclaimed, tucking away her phone abruptly.“Have you finally come to your senses?” Preston quipped, a slight raise of his eyebrow betraying his amusement.“After thorough deliberation,” Luna retorted, “I have resolved to procure an
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She glanced at Preston, who averted his eyes. Yet Luna sensed that there was something concealed behind his prior gaze.Luna covered her mouth, feigning drowsiness.“I shall retire for a nap. You should rest as well.”As Luna prepared to depart, Preston took a step forward, blocking her path. Luna nearly collided with him, bringing them into uncomfortably close proximity.Luna’s heartbeat quickened. She inquired, “What are you doing?”“You possess the key to my room, so why don’t you sleep there?” Preston lowered his gaze, fixating on Luna’s head. His magnetic voice wafted above Luna's head, leaving her tingling with a jolt of electricity.“I am injured. It would be inconvenient for me to rest on the sofa. I require a proper respect.“Is that the sole reason?” Observing Preston’s probing eyes, Luna nodded. “Indeed, that is the reason.”In truth, who would willingly choose to share a room with you? Isn’t it far more tranquil and independent to occupy a room alone? Luna pondered silentl
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The only person who seemed particularly angry with this, was Rhea. “Drop it here, Preston. Luna is waiting!” Bruce urged. Preston threw Bruce a warning glare before taking out the room card from his chest pocket and giving it to Bruce. Bruce rushed back to the front desk and handed the card to Luna who didn’t even touch it. “Luna, here’s Preston’s room card.” “You should give that back to him. I’ve already booked a room for myself,” Luna replied casually. Bruce frowned, confused. “Why do you want to be in a different room from your husband?” Luna took the card the receptionist was giving to her and said, “The owner explained the rooms here are generally small, and might be a bit crowded for two people. I think we'll both be able to rest better if we have our own space.” She was fed up with sleeping on the sofa at home. She wouldn’t put herself through that out here too. Her neck hurt, and she could already feel it getting stiff. Plus, she knew that sharing a room with P
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King had stupidly insisted on studying medicine, giving Preston the leeway to gain control over most of the Miller family’s businesses. Even now that King had decided to get into business, he still wasn’t as sharp as Preston.Preston had successfully gained Claudia’s favor, and was now the owner of most of the Miller family’s fortune.King turned back to look at his father and answered him with disdain, “If you want to have the chance to enjoy the rest of your miserable life, you'd better stop thinking too highly of yourself and know your place. Preston may be your nephew, but his mind a hundred times sharper than yours. The only thing your brain can do, is play around with women and bring my mother trouble.”Brock clamped his mouth shut after that, watching in silence as his son walked farther away from him.What more did he actually expect? King had held a grudge against him since forever. He was probably also haunted by that year when he got missing.“Mr. Miller,” called a bodyguar
