Gael's servant wouldn't let Emilia in, but she was driven by desperation and crazily slammed her car against the villa's gates. The servants had no choice but to let her in. Emilia's expression was that of a lost dog while she gripped the steering wheel. She had nothing left now. She couldn't afford to lose Ansley. She had to take her daughter away. Emilia stood a chance to make a comeback with Ansley by her side.As soon as the car stopped, Emilia hurriedly flung open the door and rushed toward the stairs. She cried out, “Ansley! Mommy's here to take you away! Quickly pack your things and come with Mommy, Ansley!”There was no response from Ansley. Emilia's voice was the only echo in the spacious villa.Emilia thought that Ansley must have fallen asleep, and she didn't dwell on it. She grasped the handrail and was about to ascend the stairs when the servant stepped forward to stop her."Mr. Gael has taken Ansley to her father, Ms. Emilia. She’s probably already on the boat lea
Gael stepped on the gas pedal and drove away. In the rearview mirror, Carter stood holding Ansley and watching Gael's car until they could no longer see him. Only then did Ansley look up at her father and hand him the little teddy bear. She said, "There’s money inside the bear."Carter was a bit surprised. Ansley unzipped the back of the bear and pulled out a bank card. She told Carter there were 20 million dollars on it, and the password was her birthday. She also told him that Gael had given it to her.Carter held the bank card as his tears fell. He wasn’t greedy, but he knew deep down that Ansley’s future would be secure with this money. He felt like a failed father, but Gael had given her a bright future.Carter held Ansley as they boarded the ship bound for Singalune, bathing in the morning light. The sound of the ferry’s whistle echoed, marking the beginning of their new life.…Gael didn’t return to the villa. As far as he was concerned, the villa that held shared memorie
Gael hadn’t found peace, but he chose to let go.…Yanni stood quietly. The night was slightly cool, and her hand was held by Keaton.He spoke softly, "A man like Gael wouldn’t shortchange himself in life. I think he also wouldn’t allow himself to fall into despair."Yanni smiled faintly, "I believe that."The street stretched their shadows long and intertwined before fading away. New Year had passed, and they would be getting married in just over half a month. With many tasks at hand, their hearts were nonetheless full.Each of them would welcome a new life.On the sixth day of New Year, Yanni went to the hospital to arrange her work after the holiday. She had many things to handle, and she was busy until just before mealtime.Yanni returned to the office. As soon as she stepped in, Nylah informed her, "Mr. Gael just came by and left a paper bag."“Gael?” Yanni asked.Nylah nodded, “Yes, it’s Mr. Gael.”Yanni softly instructed Nylah to step out first. Once the room was empt
It was noon, and Jamie sat at a window seat in the most charming restaurant in Brookesville. Sunlight filtered through the glass, casting a soft golden hue around him. It enhanced his stunning appearance.This lunch was a blind date arranged by Zoe, and Jamie had heard that the woman was involved in the business. He didn’t like career-oriented women, probably due to the shadow cast by someone from his past.They had shared good times. When Jamie asked her if she wanted to be together, however, she rejected him firmly. Later, he found out that she had feelings for someone else. That man had overlooked her and instead chosen her younger sister during the blind date.Jamie’s expression darkened as he recalled those memories.At that moment, a slender figure blocked the sunlight in front of him. Jamie knew his blind date had arrived. He looked up, and his gaze froze. His white teeth clenched together in shock.“Paityn!”How dare she came here? How dare she showed up for a blind date
Jamie gazed at Paityn. His expression was inscrutable. After a moment, he finally released her delicate wrist. His voice was low and firm. “Finish the meal before you leave!”Paityn looked into Jamie's eyes, her calm demeanor betraying a hint of turbulence. After all, she was a person used to the business world. She wasn’t one to nitpick. After a brief moment of contemplation, Paityn took her seat again. The waiter began to serve the dishes. Jamie had arrived early, and he had ordered most of the food. Coincidentally, it was all her favorite dishes.Jamie’s domineering nature was something Paityn was well aware of, but she couldn't help but interject, “If it were anyone else on a blind date, the girl might not necessarily enjoy these dishes.”Jamie laid a pristine white napkin on his lap, his dark eyes showing a slight arrogance as he scoffed. “Don’t flatter yourself, Paityn! Do you really think I ordered these for you?”Jamie paused for a moment, and his voice grew even deeper.
Servants bustled about in the villa's grand hall, attending to various tasks. Mason and Zoe sat on the sofa. She was flipping through bridal magazines, likely for Yanni's sake. Meanwhile, he sipped his tea, appearing relaxed but frequently glancing toward the entrance. Eventually, Mason let out a sigh of relief when the sound of a car engine echoed from the courtyard. Zoe spoke softly, "Why not call and ask if you're so eager for them to get together?"Mason chuckled lightly, "Why should I be nervous?"As the couple chatted, Jamie entered from outside, shrugging off his coat. He frowned slightly when he noticed the yellow hue of the blossoms on his shoulder. Then, a servant approached to take the coat, smiling as she said, “The winter jasmines are blooming exceptionally well this year. They say spring flowers symbolize mischief, but I believe it’s a sign of double happiness for our family. "Mr. Jamie must have hit it off during your blind date today. His eyes are sparkling wi
Paityn seemed distracted several times while she was discussing business with Gael in the private room. She was clearly influenced by Jamie.Gael coughed lightly, “What’s wrong? Still can’t forget about Jamie?”Before Paityn could deny it, Gael smiled again, “You had a thing with him. So, it's not surprising that you think about him. Although he has a bit of a bad temper, he is indeed quite handsome. "Also, any lady who marries into the Lockwood family would be dreaming with joy. From what I see, though, the lady he’s with today doesn’t stand a chance. Jamie seems to have a particular taste.”Gael is Jamie's former brother-in-law. Although their relationship wasn't great before, they were family at one point. So, he had a basic understanding of him. His conclusion was simply reliable.After Gael’s remarks, Paityn couldn’t help but laugh, “I didn’t expect you to know him so well. Did Yanni talk about him a lot in the past?”Mentioning his ex-wife, Yanni, made Gael feel a wave of
Jamie asked casually, “Did they leave together?” The manager nodded. Then, he noticed Jamie’s expression darken, and he thought he must have misspoken. He wanted to say something to remedy the situation, but Jamie had already opened the door and climbed into his black Cullinan. The early spring weather was chilly. Sitting in the car felt like being in an icehouse, but Jamie didn’t start the engine. Instead, he sat in the frigid vehicle. His expression was indifferent as he pulled out a cigarette. He lit it and began to smoke slowly.Pale blue smoke rose as Jamie raised his hand to crack the window slightly. In the chill of the wind and the haze of smoke, he thought about his past with Paityn, including the good, the bad, the sweet, and the angry. Jamie seemed to recall that Paityn was the only woman in his life. From a physical to an emotional level, it felt like she was the only one he had ever connected with. However, she seemed unappreciative. After all, she had so many pros