Annie wanted to throw the bouquet away when they first arrived in the morning, but Everly told her to keep it and put it in a vase by the window in her office."There aren't enough people showing their will to side with us yet, so we need to keep up the act to show those who are still observing," she said to Annie.She thought that it was her true thought at the time, but now…she suddenly became confused. Did she really think so, or…?The shadow wavered under the light as she patted Oliver gently on the back. Her eyes were fixated on the drawing. At that very moment, she could not understand what she was feeling.Oliver had already fallen asleep in her arms, and she spent the rest of the afternoon staring at his adorable face as he slept until she heard someone knocking on the door. She looked up by reflex and then…She saw Carson.He was looking at her, his dark eyes filled with her reflection. "I'm here to pick Oliver up," he said with a steady voice that sounded exactly the sa
Everly followed his gaze and saw that he was looking at the gown resting at the corner.For the past year, countless of her designs had been released into the market, with the exception of that gown. It had been with her the entire time. Many who had worked with her asked whether the gown had a special meaning. Some asked her why she had suddenly decided to start designing and how she managed to be successful so quickly, but she never explained what happened to anyone.She began designing merely to distract herself because the healing process was agonizing and she could only white-knuckle through it.She had not thought of actually bringing her designs to life or becoming a famous artist. However, one day, Logan came to her ward and suggested that she sell her designs after seeing her drafts."When you heal, you need a proper identity and financial capability in order to provide your child a bright future," he said.In the end, she agreed. The small gown she made resting at the co
Perhaps she had not figured it out. If so, then she shall take the time to do so. Perhaps she simply needed time.Everly reached for the movie ticket and set it aside. She said, "I will go directly to the movie theater, and as for Oliver…I will pick him up in the future when I have the chance."She desperately wanted to pick Oliver off school, but what might others think if she did so without going public about her true identity? She didn't know, and she did not dare to gamble on it."Alright," Carson said."It's time to get back to work, Mister Baxter. I'd like to get back at it if that's all for now." She instantly distanced herself and said, "Please leave.""Okay," he said and left obediently, leaving Everly alone inside the office to stare at the movie ticket with mixed feelings.Without her noticing, Annie stepped in and did not know what to say when she saw how dazed Everly was.Annie had been outside the door the entire time out of concern that Carson might force himsel
Robbied studied Alice thoughtfully. Though Alice was foolish, she would not dare to do anything to Oliver near the elevator with surveillance cameras everywhere. He nodded and said, "I will wait there. Call me if you need me.""Okay." Oliver nodded.Robbie stood in a distance where he could not hear them but would be able to see what they were doing.Oliver sighed a long breath and reached up to tap Alice on the shoulder. "Aunt Alice, there's something I want to tell you."Alice was taken by surprise. After all, Oliver never let others touch him, and this was the first time he took the initiative to touch her.With her anger earlier completely behind her, Alice immediately squatted down to look Oliver in the eyes with a smile. "What would you like to tell me, Oliver?""It's about Aunt Violet." He said, "I like her and so does my dad. Dad hasn't managed to date her yet, but we will all be together as a family one day.When he noticed the change in expression on Alice's face, he
He had prepared countless dinners and had taken Oliver to her place for dinner multiple times. He would always bring food over and offer to prepare the ingredients.The original Hello Kitty apron had been thrown away by John, so Carson bought another two with Hello Kitty patterns on them. When Oliver asked why he was getting two, Carson simply cast him a look.After that, Oliver told Everly in secret, "Dad bought a set of couple-wear aprons. However, the apron doesn't come in my size, I don't get one… Dad only wants to be dressed in couple-wear with you and ignores me. He's so bad!"Soon after, Carson had a few sets of family wear custom-made for all three of them. Oliver was thrilled and kept pushing for Everly to wear them.Everly could not possibly refuse, despite knowing that this was Carson's scheme."Miss Violet, Mister Baxter wants me to ask if you can make time for him after work today." Robbie's voice pulled Everly's mind back to the present."Is there something he needs
On the other end, Carson's absence had been noticed, and everyone in the office was shocked."Throughout all these years, there had only been once when he postponed a meeting. The meeting this time has been postponed, but what's happened?""I don't know, but he and Violet seem pretty close lately. Maybe they are going to get together?""Didn't Violet reject Mister Baxter? Why would they get together?""She was just playing hard to get! There's a high chance that Mister Baxter is absent today to prepare some kind of surprise for Violet. After all, it's February 14th today. It's Valentine's Day!""That makes sense!"Everyone was busy gossiping, while Alice, who heard them from the turn of a corner, was driven mad with anger. In the end, she had not said a word and turned around in frustration."Spending Valentine's Day together? Preparing surprises?" Alice clenched her fists. "Keep dreaming, Violet!"She glanced at the others one last time before hurrying away.…Meanwhile, Car
"The security system in Baxter Group is well-developed, and whatever she managed to find was found was because we allowed her to. She mentioned that she needed those data for the future development of Violet's studio, but don't you doubt her, Mister Baxter?" Robbie continued."That's enough." Carson said calmly as he cast a glance at Robbie, "I trust her. There will be no need to report to me on anything with regards to this.""But…"Robbie wanted to say something, but Carson had already walked in another direction to make commands on decorations.Robbie sighed a long breath in response. He understood what Carson was thinking. Carson was pursuing Everly at the moment, and he would have given her anything she asked for if only she agreed. There was no need for her to do anything in secret, and it was likely that she did what she did merely for the sake of Violet's studio's development.Carson knew this, but Robbie overthought.'Seems like I still need more experience,' Robbie thou
"There's no need," Everly said, "isn't there a meeting with people in Strandia? Move the meeting to tonight. According to the time difference, they should be working then."Annie was slightly taken by shock."As for Carson Baxter, reject him and tell him that I won't be going because I have an important meeting to attend," Everly continued.Annie snapped out of it and realized that this meant Everly had finally found the determination to reject Carson Baxter."Okay, I will get to it immediately," Annie said and went out to make the call."Wait," Everly stopped her right before she went out."Everly?" Annie turned around and asked.Everly looked over at the flowers and said, "Dispose of this."Annie followed Everly's gaze and nodded. "Okay."She then reached for the flowers."Creak!Following the sound of the door closing, Everly looked away. Five minutes later, she heard someone knocking once again and Annie came in."Everly, I've communicated with Robbie and informed him ab