When morning came, the room was a mess. When Joey woke up, he saw the empty bottles that littered the floor. There was also a stack of bills on the table with a name card on top. Beside it was a heart-shaped sticky note with a few words written on it. [I might have gotten the short end of the stick here, but I’m a generous woman and won’t hold it against you. Even though there’s no need for us to hook up again, you can still contact me if you want to come work at my place!]Joey glared at the name card. “That woman really knows how to piss a guy off.”The name card she left behind belonged to Misty Rain’s front office manager. Serenity did not give him her own name card. Was she worried that Joey would pester her?At that moment, Joey felt that Serenity was regarding him with disdain, and he felt humiliated.He was the one who used to flirt and tease women. It was never the other way around. He was also the one who decided when to start or end a relationship. He never had a
When the question came, Abel introduced himself politely. “Mr. George, I’m Ruth’s husband, Abel.”George was stunned for a few seconds as he stared at Abel, and he suddenly realized something.“Looks like I really slept for a long time. You’re married now, Ruth!” The old voice could not hide his regret.However, it was only for a moment. Perhaps because he knew that he did not have long before he fell back to sleep, he quickly adjusted himself and seized the chance to ask about Abel’s situation and how their relationship was going.After answering a few questions, Abel saw his anxiety and nervousness and comforted him gently. “Mr. George, your current attending doctor is Tom Acker, an internationally renowned cardiovascular specialist. He’s confident that he can treat your illness. You’ll soon be able to work and rest like a normal person. So, you don’t have to be anxious. We will have time to get to know each other slowly, and you can witness how well I treat Ruth.”His gentle wo
“It’s because I know what sort of person you are, that’s why I can’t imagine how you survived.”“It doesn’t matter anymore.” Ruth did not want George to worry, so she casually changed the topic. “Get well soon, then I’ll suffer less in the future. That’s the most important thing!”George tapped her forehead and looked up at the door. “Your husband is from the Blakewell family, right?”Judging from Abel’s speech and temperament, George knew that he was no ordinary person.After carefully recalling the name, he remembered something. Blakewell Corporation’s person-in-charge was the youngest and most mysterious genius in the business world.“Yes, I’m a good judge of character.” Ruth smiled and boasted, “He’s protecting me, so I won’t suffer!”George was not buying it. He asked, “Are you two in an open relationship?”Ruth was silent. George’s smile faded when he saw her expression.He sounded anxious when he asked, “What did you promise him?”Ruth met his worried eyes and felt help
George had just woken up and was still very weak. He and Ruth had tacitly not mentioned Callum. After understanding Ruth’s relationship issues, George became drowsy and fell asleep.When Ruth came out of the ward, she bumped into Serenity, who had rushed over.“Mr. George is awake?! How is he?”When Serenity heard the news, she had quickly gotten home to shower and change her clothes. She was currently dressed in casual sportswear. Her long hair was tied into a bun on her head, and her face was bare. She looked like a university graduate.The corners of Ruth’s eyes twitched as she gave Serenity a once-over. She knew that Serenity had wooed Joey the night before. At this moment, Ruth found it hard to connect Serenity’s current appearance to the image of the gorgeous boss of Misty Rain.She clicked her tongue and shook her head. “No matter how well-dressed you are, you can’t hide those dark circles under your eyes! Also, you reek of alcohol. I can smell it from here!”Serenity
This was especially true for Serenity. Her methods were too wild, and she could easily lead Ruth astray.“I’ve changed my mind. I’ll always obsess over what I can’t have, and once I have it, it becomes boring!”After Serenity swaggered away, Ruth and Abel exchanged looks with mixed feelings.Did she... already “have” Joey?Ruth was speechless. Serenity was really good at practicing what she preached.On the other hand, Abel was scandalized, and he made up his mind not to let Ruth hang out with Serenity anymore.…...In the VIP lounge of an airport somewhere overseas, a middle-aged man ended a phone call. His face was filled with excitement.Although he did not spend too much this time, the effort was well worth it.He had searched for her for so many years, and he had traveled to numerous places, yet all he found was disappointment. Along with weariness, there was a hint of resentment in him. He thought that women actually did not care about their past relationship at all.Sh
Abel’s thin lips curled into a smile, and his expression was filled with gentleness.Ruth did not get a reply from him for a long moment. She only saw, from the corner of her eye, that Abel was smiling while looking at his phone.The urge to get into the car and go wild disappeared in an instant. She rushed over in a few steps and looked at his phone.She wanted to see what could make him grin like that...Oh!It was her beautiful self!Ruth froze for two seconds. Then, she looked up at Abel. “Honey, I know I look cool in this suit, but you haven’t seen me in action yet and you’re already grinning foolishly at a picture of me. Aren’t your expectations a little too low?”Abel reached out and easily pulled her into his arms. He lowered his eyes and stared at her. “Me? Foolish?”“I’m not exaggerating.”“Let me show you something. You might end up with the same expression as mine.”Under Ruth’s disbelieving gaze, Abel held her hand tightly and turned on his phone again. Just as s
The Goldwell and Lovehart families sat on the sofas in the living room. Janet and Aquilo sat in the center most sofa, and they emitted an aristocratic aura that was grander than everyone else’s. The four members of the Goldwell family sat on the sofas on either side of them. Bella was sobbing uncontrollably. She looked like she was being forced into something she had to resist to the bitter end. Luna hugged her arm and comforted her.Callum sat across from them with a calm expression. No one could tell what he was thinking. Jasper sat next to Callum Goldwell, and his shrewd eyes darted from one side to the other.Everyone was lost in their own thoughts and did not notice Ruth enter.Abel had followed her in. He looked at her and asked in a low voice, “What do you think?”Leaning against a pillar, Ruth crossed her arms and let out a long sigh. “No wonder the Lovehart family is helping Callum so much. They have such a relationship! Luna is indeed an illegitimate daughter. She’s a
“The long-lost Lovehart? What do you mean? What does the Lovehart family have to do with our family?” Ruth sounded puzzled as her eyes swept across Luna and Bella.Luna’s eyes were filled with tears as she cried, “Ruth, are you satisfied now? You’re the only daughter of the Goldwell family. No one will fight with you for Daddy’s love!”Ruth seemed to be frightened and gasped. “No way? You’re not the daughter of the Goldwell family? Then, the Goldwell family has no descendants?”Everyone was speechless. Her exaggerated performance rendered different expressions on everyone there.She subconsciously turned to look at Callum. His face was dark as he scolded, “You b*tch! Is this the place to be running your mouth off?! I don’t mind letting you do whatever you want in the privacy of our home, but today, you’re being too impudent in front of our esteemed guests!”Abel sat down on the couch opposite Callum and casually tried to calm him down. “Mr. Goldwell, please calm down. After all, I