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Chapter 864
It was midnight when Noah returned to his bedroom. Loosening his tie, he was about to take a shower when he raised his eyes and saw Holly in her cow-patterned pajamas. She was lying flat on the bed and her buttocks were wiggling like an adorable puppy.He took off his tie and sat on the side of the bed. She snuggled up to him, held one of his feet, and acted cute with him. However, she didn’t want to say anything. He sighed before he carried her and set her down on himself. She started to scrub his abs the way she’d laundry. After a while, her fair, perky face scrunched up. “I’m stupid,” she said.Holding her tight, he couldn’t help but feel disheartened. Then, he kissed her.Back when Holly was two years old, Gladys bought her some children’s books to teach her to recognize words and read the numbers. However, his little girl just couldn’t pick up anything. The old servant must’ve tried teaching her a hundred times, too.So, he took her for an IQ test. That was when he
Chapter 865
Talia wasn’t usually this inquisitive. Anderson’s delicate eyes opened a crack. He looked at his wife and said coldly, “It’s none of your business!”They had been married for three years, but this was the first time he had treated her this way.She found it distasteful, but she still patiently put his clothes on for him. Then, she talked about his work. “Did you upset Grandpa because you made a blunder at work?”He didn’t respond to her.Back then, he did as he was told. He got married and had a couple of kids. He even retraced his grandpa’s steps in his career. It didn’t do any good for him, though… His grandpa still distrusted him and Gwynn.He was so flustered that he took the bathrobe and strode into the bathroom.Talia forced a smile in response. After a brief moment, she ran her hand across the spot where he sat, feeling the lingering warmth. Then, she sat on the couch with her hand still clutching the warmth. They had been married for three years. They might have seeme
Chapter 866
After a brief moment, Gwynn came back to her senses.She called her assistant over and asked her to entertain the customers while she took Anderson to her personal office. They were family, but things were a little awkward between them. She made him some tea and said, “Do you still like Fortnum & Mason?”He sat on the single couch and swept his eyes across the room. Gwynn’s doodles and sketches were everywhere. Her faint perfume odor was lingering in the air too. Now, however, he could never address her as his aunt. He stared at her while her back was turned to him and said in a husky voice, “Grandpa didn’t mean to set you up with Grayson for real. He was just testing me to see if I still had any lingering feelings.”Gwynn paused briefly before she continued making tea. Her back was still turned to him when she said, “I should’ve felt happy for you, now that Mr. Archibald entrusted you with important tasks. However, it was embarrassing how I got dragged back into the mess.
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It was Noah…At that moment, Gwynn would rather talk to him than Anderson. So, she said to the latter courteously, “I believe you can tell that I’m busy, Anderson!”He didn’t force her to stay. He wore a cold expression when he rose. “I guess I’ll get out of your way and let you reconcile with Noah, then.”He bumped into Noah on his way out.The latter was dressed sharply and looked downright mature and stunning. It was the look that Anderson had come to hate. He said coldly, “What a coincidence, Noah!”Noah peered at Gwynn, who was sitting in her office, before turning his gaze to Anderson. A trace of sharp hostility flashed across his eyes. Then, he adopted the same sarcasm Anderson had exhibited. “Look what the cat dragged in! What are you doing here? Meeting up with your Aunt Gwynn instead of cooking up some schemes in a dark room today?”Anderson’s tone grew colder. “Mind your own business!”Then, he left in a hurry.Their shoulders rammed into each other as they walke
Chapter 868
Noah stared at her with unblinking eyes. He thought he saw her getting bothered by his gesture. She was even a little bit jealous.Obviously, he still had a place in her heart.Gwynn fixed her gaze on the check. He was willing to spend this kind of money on Rosie. The fact was that he used to show Gwynn the same affection when they were in a relationship all those years ago. Back then, he did everything she wanted and cared about what she loved. It was just a simple matter of him showing the same affection to another young lady after all these years.She was disheartened by it. However, she told herself that she shouldn’t be upset for too long. Raising her eyes, she rejected him softly, “I’m sorry, Noah. This isn’t the Silvercrest Art College, and I’m certainly no college professor. I don’t think I have the knowledge to be mentoring her!”He stared at her intensely. “Are you mad?”She lowered her gaze in response. “Why should I be?! It’s your freedom to show affection and sp
Chapter 869
Anderson lit a cigarette and smoked it. Wisps of light green smoke lingered on his refined, fair cheeks. After a brief moment, he said gently, “Get Rylan on the phone now! Tell him I’m buying him dinner at the club we met at last time! Also, bring a case of the Franconian red wine with us.”Charlie nodded. “Roger, Mr. Anderson.”The night rolled on. Anderson threw up on the busy streets of Brookesville. Charlie was standing beside him and soothing him. “You can’t drink like this in the future, Mr. Anderson. Mr. Archibald is going to question you if he finds out about this!”Holding the handrail, he barked, “He doesn’t have to know about this!”Standing upright, he staggered toward his car and got into it. He still hadn’t secured the land development project, but he didn’t want to use his family’s connections. He knew, deep down, that Noah was behind this disaster. He’d be admitting that he was an incompetent piece of trash if he sought help from his family!The last thing he
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Anderson cast a glance at Talia. “Got it.”After he left, Archibald served Talia strips of bacon and said warmly, “Anderson is so preoccupied with work. He’s going to need you to hold the fort down here! He’s young. So, he needs to focus on building his own empire now.”She fought back tears and responded softly, “I understand what he’s going through.”The old man was incredibly grateful for her. However, she alone knew that things would never be the same for her and Anderson. It was obvious that he merely used his drunkenness as a crutch to confess to her his real feelings. From here on out, he couldn’t be bothered to play a loving husband to her anymore. Their marriage was teetering on the brink of collapse!She couldn’t bear the thought of it. She’d do everything she could to win his heart. …Anderson was beyond drained by his work today. Evening rolled on and Archibald himself called him. The old man wanted him back home to have dinner with his wife and kids. He agre
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Noah stood up when Gwynn walked into the restaurant. They might have just met each other earlier, but it was different this time. They used to promise to meet each other here four years ago. Their reunion wouldn’t be complete until after they had dinner here.She was holding Lorian’s hand while Holly sat next to her. Be that as it may, all they ever saw was each other, their hearts brimming with regret from the fact that they weren't able to meet each other four years ago. After a long time, he said softly, “It’s been a long time!” His voice involuntarily broke as he spoke.Her lips also trembled a little. He didn’t say anything after that. Instead, he crouched and held his son gently. Rubbing Lorian’s head, he said affectionately, “Look at you, Lorian. You’re a big boy now! Do you miss Daddy?”The little boy was seven years old now. He was tall and lean. His eyebrows were nothing short of spectacular.Leaning on his father, he said truthfully, “I did!”Pinching his son’s
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