Lahat ng Kabanata ng The Doting Bigwig: Kabanata 501 - Kabanata 510

Matthew nodded with a smile. "I figured you'd head out around this time, so I came to pick you up without telling you in advance.""But Isaac is coming to pick me up. He should be arriving soon.""I've something to tell you."Willow stared at him in surprise.…Willow ended up in the passenger seat as Matthew drove them out of the residence. They were on their way to Sweeney Residence on the outskirts of Portumville."Matthew, what is it that you want to tell me?""I'm getting married."Willow couldn't register the information she had just heard all of a sudden. After a period of silence, she asked in surprise, "You're getting married so suddenly?""Well, it's not really sudden. She and I have known each other for a very long time. We have a child together too."Willow was absolutely dumbstruck."I also knew about the child just recently. She had the child without me knowing, and I only found out when I ran into them back in Emperia. I must take responsibility for them. Don'

The guests were busy commenting on the situation. "Men always like younger women. It's true. Otherwise, the bride comes from a humble family and has no special talents or abilities. How did she end up marrying rich?""But the bride's looks are average too.""Looks aren't as important as you imagine it to be. Personality is the key to securing a man. You guys know Mr. Sweeney's ex, right? That woman is absolutely gorgeous. She has both beauty and brains, but they broke up. See, men don't care about looks or abilities.""I've heard of her too. They say her company just went public. She's a really capable businesswoman.""She's too old—she's already in her 30s. She might have a hard time conceiving. She must have a domineering personality too, judging from her booming business. Of course, she would be less attractive than a young damsel in distress.""I heard that the ex came today. You guys can look around and see if you find her later."They continued to gossip and were completely

"The Bassett family's influence in Emperia is no less than the Sweeney family in Portumville," the bystander commented.The crowd erupted in shock and awe as more discussion continued. All the women in the gossiping group turned green-eyed in jealousy.Willow was already in her 30s. Besides her well-groomed appearance, her partners were all too impressive. Lionel was her ex-boyfriend, and now she might very well marry someone from a family as prestigious as Lionel's.Every woman's jealousy went through the roof when they realized it.The women's husbands came to them just when they were awkwardly stuck in the argument."What's going on? Why are you guys fighting? Have you no shame doing this at Mr. Sweeney's wedding?""If this is what you're going to do, go home immediately!"Theodore's words rang true. Those women were indeed no one of importance without their husbands. They hung their heads low in embarrassment in front of everyone and scampered off."Let's all go in. The wed

Rose was definitely a pleasant surprise for Lionel.After Rose left, Willow looked around the venue for Jessica and Penny. However, she couldn't find them after a round of drinks with her other friends.Instead, she ran into Terence."Dr. Roth," she greeted."I didn't know you were Lionel's ex-girlfriend," Terence said while holding his wine glass. "It seems like everyone in Portumville knew about it too. So, was it another tale of a dramatic romance between you two?""Are you here to get information on that?""Not really. I just asked to satisfy my curiosity. How I'll tell it to a certain someone depends on what your answer will be.""What if I tell you that it was indeed a dramatic romance between us?"Terence smirked. "Then, can I tell him that you found a replacement? Because Lionel is almost like a carbon copy of him.""You think too much. Their personalities are completely different. They have nothing in common aside from being rich."Willow glanced at Terence. "Lionel

Theodore's eyes were bloodshot from the whiskey, but he remained conscious. "I'm okay. How did you know to come here?""If I didn't come here, were you going to drink until you die?""It's not that serious." Theodore glanced at Jessica and Penny. "I'm talking to Ms. Sweeney about something.""The hell do you guys have to talk about?"Willow grabbed his hand. "Come with me.""Hey, Willow!""Don't call me." Willow looked back at Penny and Jessica, and glared at them furiously. "I'll settle this with you two later!"Jessica's expression changed immediately.She looked at Willow who stormed off with Theodore coldly, and her gaze turned terrifyingly dark. She told Penny angrily, "Don't go after her and just let her be! We won't help her from now on. She can do whatever she wants on her own!"Penny hurriedly explained, "Jessica, don't get worked up. Willow didn't mean it that way."Jessica turned to leave as if she heard nothing."Hey, where are you going? Wait for me!"…Willow