"Look at you, getting more radiant every day. I heard you just got a divorce. People were talking about it recently. Did you or did you not? "You know, when you hooked up with Matthew, everyone said it was because he's handsome. What good is that? Looks don't pay bills. And lo and behold, you couldn't hold onto him in the end."Michelle’s words made me embarrassed. I did not dare analyze whether what she said was praise or criticism. She had not changed one bit, and her true colors were showing.Old habits truly died hard.I could only force out a smile and ask, "By the way, have you been in touch with Beatrice?"She shook her head. "I can't reach her. Did she go back to her hometown? You two were so close. Why haven't you been in touch? You have to stop thinking about making money all the time. You should think of your friends as well.""Right. The kids were small then, and I was busy caring for them. I lost touch with everyone." I chuckled."How about I arrange a little reuni
I picked up the little one and kissed him on his cheek. This kid, raised by Myra, had fair skin, and there was a soft baby smell about him that I just loved. Whenever I teased him, he giggled, lifting everyone's spirits.Honestly, I felt a special connection with this child. He seemed to remember me, his eyes following me and touching my face as he babbled away.Lauren looked at the little one and commented, "You're so kind, Chlo. You like every child you meet.""You don't like his charming little antics?" I quipped back, and Lauren rolled her eyes.I turned to Myra. "Did Johnson ask Matthew about the child's future?"Myra nodded. "Yes, he did, but Matthew hasn't made a decision. It seems like he's having a hard time letting go. After all, he called him his son for several months. It's not easy to be so heartless."Lauren immediately retorted, "Does he have a heart at all? He's only that way because this little one has a dangly bit between his legs!”Myra and I stared at Lauren.
After hanging up the phone, I glanced at Lauren. "We need to go back to the office."Myra immediately reached out to take Charlie, holding him as they walked together to see us off. As if on cue, Charlie started crying when he saw us leaving.I had to comfort him for quite a while before he finally looked at us with teary eyes, smiling. Lauren and I returned to the office after he fell asleep in Myra's arms.I went straight to Ryan's office, and he explained the situation. I asked, "So, do you think we should take this collaboration?"Ryan pondered for a moment. "There's no rush. Let's wait for his information. We can't afford to pass up business opportunities."I breathed a sigh of relief and smiled. "It looks like we share the same opinion.""When you say 'we,' who exactly are you referring to?" Ryan asked.I quickly briefed him on what Atticus had mentioned during the phone call. He contemplated and said, "It seems that Atticus has a plan. If he's deliberately hinting at us t
I could hardly believe my eyes. Pleca Park had transformed into a vast sea of roses.The entrance was adorned with flowers, creating a romantic gateway. Inside the courtyard, two heart-shaped designs caught my eye. A champagne-colored rose arrow, and an arrangement of blue roses forming today's date adorned the lawn.The fragrance of roses filled the entire yard, and at the entrance, all the staff and family members were eagerly awaiting our return.What surprised me even more was that the family members, led by Archie, were all present, leaving me pleasantly shocked.Atlas helped me out of the car, and I quickly approached Archie. "Archie, when did you come back?"He smiled kindly and opened his arms, giving me a warm hug. "How can I not come back on such a wonderful day? You're getting married!" He patted my back gently. "You'll definitely be happy.""I will, Archie," I replied, deeply moved.In reality, in some mysterious way, Archie's invisible but boundless support for me
Honestly, I was sweating bullets for Ivanna. If the Huffman family wanted to crush her, all they had to do was lift a finger.Anson was undoubtedly shrewd. He asked me, "Is she the girl that caught Jared's attention?"I didn't know how to answer the old man for a moment. However, Rose chimed in, "Anson, this girl is quite suitable for Jared. Even more so than Trinity."Anson's face darkened, his eyes fixed on Ivanna, the emotions within them murky and unclear.I pondered momentarily, thinking I needed to do something for Ivanna."Anson, the matters of the heart can't be forced. Trinity might need someone more suitable for her." I followed his gaze and looked at Ivanna.Ivanna was chatting with Lauren, occasionally laughing and smiling, seemingly oblivious to the glances from our direction.Not far away, Jared and Dylan were conversing, but I felt he was perceptive. When I looked over, he had already noticed my gaze.Anson repeated my words with displeasure, "Suitable? Trinity li
The next day, the city of Foswood was buzzing with excitement, everyone speculating on who got married yesterday.The fireworks that lit up the entire night ignited everyone's curiosity.What I had been worried about, the scene when Atlas picked me up after work, seemed inevitable now.However, the trending topics online were filled with dazzling neon lights, blessings, and pictures of the fireworks that painted half the sky. The rest was just various speculations and rumors.However, no one could guess it. Some even went to the city county's office to investigate the information, but all efforts were in vain.This became an unsolvable puzzle, a mystery that no one could unravel.It was said that on this day, everywhere in Foswood, people were asking one question, "Hey! Do you know who got married yesterday?"I couldn't help but laugh and praise Atlas, "Well done!"He grinned, pressing against me, "Thanks for the compliment, my wife!"The next moment, he looked sad, "Sorry, it
The news hit me hard, and Atlas immediately called Jared to confirm the information.Jared decisively affirmed the news, stating that Trinity was supposed to have returned to the country. However, when it was time for her to go to the airport as planned, she was discovered missing from her room. After a casual search yielded no results, they sensed something was wrong and officially declared her missing.It had been over 10 hours.My heart skipped a beat, and I looked at Atlas in a panic. "What should we do?"Atlas didn't immediately answer my question. After contemplating, he made a call, issuing tasks to the other side.Then he said, "I've contacted our headquarters in the Jitador to investigate the situation. Concluding the current uncertain circumstances wouldn't be wise."I had never encountered such a situation before and couldn't help feeling nervous, especially since Trinity was in Jitador.After all, due to my past, there had been friction between the Huffman family a
During this uncontrollable situation, Jared was the Huffman family's pillar.Anson was getting old. He might have once dominated the scene, but now he had to admit that he was no longer in his prime.However, entrusting a big chunk of the Huffman family affairs to Trinity might be a strain on her.Trinity was still a woman, no matter how strong she was. Not just anyone could handle the Huffman family business. There were many risks even within her own sphere of influence. That was something Anson was well aware of."Jared…”Anson stared at Jared for some time while the latter looked solemnly back at him. “Mr. Anson.”I thought he had something to discuss with Jared in private, so I glanced at Atlas and quickly suggested, "Maybe we should step away."But as soon as I said that, Anson raised his hand. "There’s no need for that. You're not outsiders."I stopped in my tracks and returned to my spot.He thought for a moment, but only said a few words to Jared. "Bring her back."My