Including this family banquet, this was their third meeting this month.The Smith family was unlike hers, which was cold and quiet with only her and her grandfather. On the contrary, the Smith family was a large clan, lively and bustling, as soon as she entered the door, with almost everyone present. It was rare for them to gather so wholly.As soon as she entered, she handed out the various gifts she had bought for the Smith family members, acting as warmly as if they had never divorced.Upon seeing her with his chubby little arms outstretched, Steven's little nephew clamored for a hug, "Auntie, hug." Kimberly's heart melted instantly, and she picked him up and kissed his cheek, saying, "How can you be so adorable?"Steven arrived unusually early today, even before her, which was not typical. Because of his busy work, he usually came after the banquet had started, either midway or even towards the end, barely managing to make an appearance.Seeing Steven, she greeted him with a radia
Kimberly walked home, feeling a headache just thinking about her grandfather.After a busy day, she only felt exhausted once she was home. As she was changing her shoes, she had an ominous premonition.Sure enough, before she could even take a pregnancy test, her period arrived right on schedule.Kimberly was silent for a long time before calling John."It didn't work. Tell him to come again during my ovulation period."John's voice was calm, "Okay, Ms. Kimberly."Not getting pregnant on the first try was normal; Kimberly didn't dwell on it.Since her divorce, she has become more open-minded. Previously, she was always afraid of losing Steven, like a sword hanging over her head, constantly worrying about it falling. But when she lost him, she breathed a sigh of relief, no longer paying attention to anyone else and focusing entirely on her work.In just one month, she had secured several significant deals for Wilson's company.She increasingly felt that her decision to have a child, ev
Kimberly was getting frustrated, especially with her grandfather about to return and her task still uncompleted.It seemed the problem lay with the man John had found for her, unable to achieve pregnancy despite their frequent encounters.Doubting the situation, she even went to the hospital for a check-up and found no issues. This meant the problem must be with him. With such poor performance, he still dared to be late.John was sweating bullets on the other end. "Several clients in one night?"The client had asked him to come over in the middle of the night, not because he was out seeing others but because he had been on a business trip. He had rushed back overnight, delayed by some matters, and was currently on a plane.Kimberly was somewhat displeased. "Forget it, forget it. I don't need him anymore. Find someone else better than him."John was almost sweating profusely. How could he dare to find another man for his boss's lady? He didn't want to die."This one is currently the be
At midnight, the luxurious private room's door was pushed open, and the revelry inside continued unabated.When Steven entered, several business executives who had gotten in through Ethan’s connections immediately flocked to him to greet him.Ethan, somewhat intoxicated, said to those beside him, "See, I told you about Smith's Group CEO Steven. He wouldn't ignore me, right?"Steven glanced at the 36 missed calls on his phone that had practically forced him to come here.He had thought there was some emergency and reluctantly drove over, only to find it was just Ethan causing trouble.Steven, trying to contain his temper, resisted the urge to throw this troublemaker out.He nudged Ethan’s legs, sprawled in the way, with his toe. "You're not dead yet. I'll call someone to pick you up.""Steven, we've been playing together since we were kids. I’m the least successful among us. My father thinks I'm a screw-up and has stopped all my credit cards."Hearing this, Steven's eyes narrowed, and
Dawn Breaks BrightlyExhausted, Kimberly struggled to rise, propping a pillow under herself following online tutorials, aiming to increase her chances of pregnancy. Determined to achieve her goals, she had initially contemplated having a child to appease her grandfather but now considered it the best choice to have a child without marriage.She was pleasantly surprised to receive a message in the morning at her office from her close friend Evelyn announcing her return on the 19th. Kimberly had missed Evelyn deeply, not having seen her for two years. She immediately arranged for her assistant to clear her schedule for the 19th to welcome her friend.The assistant entered with a peculiar expression, hesitatingly informing Kimberly, "Ms Wilson, the chairman, is also returning this month."Kimberly was startled, asking in disbelief, "My grandfather is coming back this month. How come I wasn't informed?"Caught in a dilemma, the assistant revealed, "The chairman was furious upon hearing so
Ethan couldn't help but speak, "Steve, you're making it too obvious. If you want to coax your wife, do it at home. Are you two colluding to cheat at this game?"Instead of getting angry, Steven laughed and retorted, "Don't try to weasel out of it. Pay up."When Steven joked or got angry, he always had a carefree charisma, like the sun's full glory.Kimberly used to look up to him, loving his proud and unrestrained nature. Every action of his tugged at her heart, yet he never truly settled down for her, only wasting her time.Whenever she was about to give up, he would stir her emotions again. But this time was different from the past; she had been resolute, leaving no way back for herself.Kimberly's gaze turned cold. Without touching the food in the private room, she stood up and said to Evelyn, "I’m leaving first. I'll treat you tomorrow."Steven watched her leave, his smile fading and his brows furrowing as he stared at her slender figure disappearing outside the room.Ethan nudged
Kimberly stood up and approached the men for selection.Indeed, they were all of high quality, and she experienced the joy Steven must have felt at this moment.She realized how naive she had been before. Once someone has experienced such worldly pleasures, how can they return to their bland, unexciting life? She had been too demanding of him.She looked at one of the men, a handsome young guy with precise eyebrows and bright eyes, and asked, "Have you served other clients before?"His face blushed to the roots of his ears as he lowered his gaze and answered, "No.""Good, you're the one then. If you satisfy me, I'll double your pay."A fleeting joy crossed the young man's face. He hadn't expected to be chosen. He sneakily glanced at Kimberly's lovely face.His ears turned even redder. The girl standing before him was slender and tall with an excellent figure. She was stunningly beautiful, and her smile, with two shallow dimples at her lips, was enchanting – innocent and seductive. He
Kimberly is usually very gentle, especially when she smiles sweetly and soothingly. No one would guess that beneath her beautiful appearance, she harbors a rebellious heart, always enjoying going against others. Whatever you hope for, she works hard in the opposite direction, making every effort not to let you have your way. And once she gets angry, her words can infuriate people to spit blood.Steven feels that Kimberly would deserve a significant share of the credit if he ever dies of anger. They had only been apart briefly, and she was already coldly ignoring him and finding other men. Alright, very well, if it's a game she wants to play, then let's see who can play harder.Steven, unable to vent his anger elsewhere, furiously kicked the tire of his car. Still waiting for more, he called Adams, the club's owner.Upon seeing a call from his major shareholder, Adams answered jokingly and cheerfully, "Mr. Smith, what brings you to call me?"Steven, full of rage and with nowhere to ven