"We are gathered here today, to witness two souls become one in the sacred bond of matrimony. Nicholas Alexander Grand and Nathalie Darren Adams, by the power vested in me, I pronounce you husband and wife. Nicholas, you may kiss your wife."Reverend Leslie Boun's words caused the beach sky to fill with cheers and applause, as Nicholas gently pulled Nathalie by the waist and kissed her lips.It was a warm, passionate, and loving kiss. Nathalie wrapped her arms around Nicholas' neck and smiled into the kiss."I love you so much, Mrs. Nathalie Grand," Nicholas whispered."I love you too, Mr. Nicholas Grand," Nathalie replied.Nicholas wiped the corners of Nathalie's wet eyes and led her down from the podium to approach the guests who were ready to offer their congratulations and prayers.The wedding was very lively and attended by many important people, covered by many journalists from various media. The sunny weather combined with the sound of the ocean in the background, the food flow
Lilian was restless.She waited for Merryl, but the woman was nowhere to be seen, even though the party was almost over.Approaching midnight, large fireworks were set off from the middle of the sea.George paid three fishing boats that would sail to set off the fireworks on their way.The beautiful fireworks glowed against the backdrop of the star-filled night sky, making all the guests exclaim in awe and applaud after the fireworks lit up in the sky.Nicholas kissed Nathalie as he watched the fireworks."Finally, my dream has come true. I have you in my life, my dream," Nicholas whispered in Nathalie's ear. "With a bonus," he continued while rubbing Nathalie's stomach.Nathalie smiled and pressed herself into Nicholas' arms. She felt so happy, she couldn't speak. She kissed Nicholas's chin."You really gave me my dream wedding," Nathlie said in a hoarse voice because of the feeling of happiness that was choking her throat."I'm glad everything went smoothly," Nicholas said. "There's
"Why are you so angry?" Charles asked in a flat tone, sounding more like bored."Honey, haven't you read and seen the news?" Gina said annoyed. "They threw a party that was called a spectacular wedding party and it's been more than a week and it's still being talked about!"Charles sighed. The more he went on, the more tired he felt of dealing with Gina. The woman was very demanding, demanding and difficult to control.She kept throwing tantrums when the news of Nathalie and Nicholas' wedding broke out. She started comparing their wedding preparations that were only a few weeks away and wanted to change some things because she didn't want to lose to Nathalie's party."Gina, do you want to make my mother angry and cancel our wedding altogether?" Charles said. "Talk to her and tell her what you think or ask her to change the concept of your wedding like Nathalie's."Gina was silent, feeling annoyed but she knew there was nothing she could do. Kelly was very fierce to her and she had arr
"Where are you?" Charles asked, keeping his voice steady."Wh-why do you ask, of course I'm at... Err... I'm at m-mom's house," Gina replied, stuttering a bit.Why did Charles suddenly call? Up until now, Charles rarely called when he was out of the house. Usually he only sent messages, and even then only when he was about to go home."At your mom's house? Why is it so quiet? And why is your voice echoing?" Charles asked again.As soon as she called, Gina walked quickly to the women's bathroom. The man with her stood confusedly near the open studio door."I-I'm in the bathroom," Gina answered quickly."Ah, okay. Do you want me to send you lunch? What do you want?" Charles asked."N-no need," Gina said quickly. She couldn't wait. The movie must have started and Larry was getting annoyed waiting. "My mom will cook.""Okay. I'll be home a bit late today. If you want to go home, just call a taxi," Charles said, deliberately taking his time.Charles saw the man with Gina standing outside t
"If your father takes over the company again, he will definitely get rid of Leon!" Lilian said in panic. "Your father doesn't like me and Leon, even though Leon is also his grandson.""Calm down, Lilian," Andy said to calm his wife. "My father said he would be fair. He will give the CEO position to those who can bring profit to the company within three months. That means Leon also has the same opportunity to try harder."Lilian stared at Andy in annoyance. "That's just a subtle way to get rid of Leon from the company! Don't you realize that?"Andy's eyebrows rose. "Why do you think that? I don't see anything wrong with my father's way. He inherited the company from his ancestors, guarding, developing, and expanding it with all his mind, energy, and time. He also definitely wants his successor to be able to do what he did for the previous company."Lilian sighed. "Yes, but Leon might not--"Andy stared at Lilian sharply. "Don't tell me you doubt Leon's ability to compete with Nicholas?
"Ah, ah, ah!”Natalie was stunned when suddenly her husband's lover, Gina, slid to the floor.What the hell was going on here? She didn't push her.Then, when she heard Charles growling angrily behind her, she understood."NATHALIE! ARE YOU CRAZY? DO YOU WANT TO KILL GINA'S BABY?" Charles immediately hugged Gina and shouted at her.What?!Natalie's eyes darkened and she stroked her stomach, trying to digest this new development. Little did she know that her husband's mistress was also pregnant, and her heart was squeezed again.She knew her husband had cheated on her because she had been unable to give him a child, and she had just been informed by the hospital that she was pregnant.She had come to ask her husband to return. She froze."You can be angry with me, Nathalie, but please have mercy on my baby," Gina moaned pitifully. "This baby is innocent and even though Charles won't marry me, I will still keep him.""Who said I wouldn't marry you, baby?" Charles snapped, ignoring natal
Nicolas gazed intently at the woman lying on the bed before him, his fists clenched and the veins on his forearms pulsing, showing his anger. After being separated for nearly seven years, he never expected to see Natalie again in such a miserable state.Natalie was an exceptionally beautiful woman, with an oval face, smooth porcelain-like skin, round clear eyes the deep green of emeralds, and a near-perfect nose and lips. Her long, wavy golden-brown hair cascaded down her back. When they were still in the same school, she was undoubtedly the campus star.But now, the sight before him was starkingly different. She was still beautiful, but her face was gaunt, with dark hollows under her sunken eyes that made one uneasy, and her body was emaciated.Nicolas took out his phone from his coat pocket and sent a message to his personal assistant George, who was handling some matters.As he saw Natalie's fingers move slowly, he lifted his gaze from the phone screen."My baby..." Natalie said in
Angel Wing Hospital"Don't worry, Mr. Frederick, your wife and your baby are safe and sound. Your wife is just in a bit of shock and needs to rest," said Dr. Torrance."Are you sure there is no danger that will threaten their safety, doc?" asked Charles, still with great worry."Yes, Mr. Frederick, I will continue to monitor the condition of your wife and baby," replied Dr. Torrance. "No need to worry."However, what Dr. Torrance said did not calm Charles down. He was worried about Gina.His lover continued to tremble and her eyes were blank. Charles thought that Gina's emotions were on edge."Baby, hey, don't worry. You and our baby are fine," Charles tried to persuade. He stroked Gina's messy hair, trying to encourage his future wife.Gina sobbed and she gripped Charles' arm tightly. "I must have made a big mistake, Charles. I have made a big mistake and this child will suffer the consequences! My child would be a bastard, and I feared that he would be discriminated against at birt
"If your father takes over the company again, he will definitely get rid of Leon!" Lilian said in panic. "Your father doesn't like me and Leon, even though Leon is also his grandson.""Calm down, Lilian," Andy said to calm his wife. "My father said he would be fair. He will give the CEO position to those who can bring profit to the company within three months. That means Leon also has the same opportunity to try harder."Lilian stared at Andy in annoyance. "That's just a subtle way to get rid of Leon from the company! Don't you realize that?"Andy's eyebrows rose. "Why do you think that? I don't see anything wrong with my father's way. He inherited the company from his ancestors, guarding, developing, and expanding it with all his mind, energy, and time. He also definitely wants his successor to be able to do what he did for the previous company."Lilian sighed. "Yes, but Leon might not--"Andy stared at Lilian sharply. "Don't tell me you doubt Leon's ability to compete with Nicholas?
"Where are you?" Charles asked, keeping his voice steady."Wh-why do you ask, of course I'm at... Err... I'm at m-mom's house," Gina replied, stuttering a bit.Why did Charles suddenly call? Up until now, Charles rarely called when he was out of the house. Usually he only sent messages, and even then only when he was about to go home."At your mom's house? Why is it so quiet? And why is your voice echoing?" Charles asked again.As soon as she called, Gina walked quickly to the women's bathroom. The man with her stood confusedly near the open studio door."I-I'm in the bathroom," Gina answered quickly."Ah, okay. Do you want me to send you lunch? What do you want?" Charles asked."N-no need," Gina said quickly. She couldn't wait. The movie must have started and Larry was getting annoyed waiting. "My mom will cook.""Okay. I'll be home a bit late today. If you want to go home, just call a taxi," Charles said, deliberately taking his time.Charles saw the man with Gina standing outside t
"Why are you so angry?" Charles asked in a flat tone, sounding more like bored."Honey, haven't you read and seen the news?" Gina said annoyed. "They threw a party that was called a spectacular wedding party and it's been more than a week and it's still being talked about!"Charles sighed. The more he went on, the more tired he felt of dealing with Gina. The woman was very demanding, demanding and difficult to control.She kept throwing tantrums when the news of Nathalie and Nicholas' wedding broke out. She started comparing their wedding preparations that were only a few weeks away and wanted to change some things because she didn't want to lose to Nathalie's party."Gina, do you want to make my mother angry and cancel our wedding altogether?" Charles said. "Talk to her and tell her what you think or ask her to change the concept of your wedding like Nathalie's."Gina was silent, feeling annoyed but she knew there was nothing she could do. Kelly was very fierce to her and she had arr
Lilian was restless.She waited for Merryl, but the woman was nowhere to be seen, even though the party was almost over.Approaching midnight, large fireworks were set off from the middle of the sea.George paid three fishing boats that would sail to set off the fireworks on their way.The beautiful fireworks glowed against the backdrop of the star-filled night sky, making all the guests exclaim in awe and applaud after the fireworks lit up in the sky.Nicholas kissed Nathalie as he watched the fireworks."Finally, my dream has come true. I have you in my life, my dream," Nicholas whispered in Nathalie's ear. "With a bonus," he continued while rubbing Nathalie's stomach.Nathalie smiled and pressed herself into Nicholas' arms. She felt so happy, she couldn't speak. She kissed Nicholas's chin."You really gave me my dream wedding," Nathlie said in a hoarse voice because of the feeling of happiness that was choking her throat."I'm glad everything went smoothly," Nicholas said. "There's
"We are gathered here today, to witness two souls become one in the sacred bond of matrimony. Nicholas Alexander Grand and Nathalie Darren Adams, by the power vested in me, I pronounce you husband and wife. Nicholas, you may kiss your wife."Reverend Leslie Boun's words caused the beach sky to fill with cheers and applause, as Nicholas gently pulled Nathalie by the waist and kissed her lips.It was a warm, passionate, and loving kiss. Nathalie wrapped her arms around Nicholas' neck and smiled into the kiss."I love you so much, Mrs. Nathalie Grand," Nicholas whispered."I love you too, Mr. Nicholas Grand," Nathalie replied.Nicholas wiped the corners of Nathalie's wet eyes and led her down from the podium to approach the guests who were ready to offer their congratulations and prayers.The wedding was very lively and attended by many important people, covered by many journalists from various media. The sunny weather combined with the sound of the ocean in the background, the food flow
"This is going to be the most amazing wedding of the century," Lyle murmured as he watched workers stacking chairs from containers onto the beach."Of course," said Madam Olla, standing next to Lyle. "Our young master deserves it. He's been waiting for Ms. Nathalie for over seven years."George arranged for everyone important to arrive the day before the wedding and placed them in semi-permanent tents that had been built on either side of the main house on the island.The main house was large, with an open concept facing the sea, but it was perched on a hill. There were six large rooms and two smaller rooms, with five bathrooms and a swimming pool behind the house.George placed grandfather Jerome, Hardy, and the couple Andy and Lilian, in three of the main rooms. Leon would be coming on the day and Nicholas thought it would be better.Lyle, Madam Olla, and the other staff from the Grand Mansion were placed in semi-permanent tents and they considered it a fun vacation.The twins Emie
"Are you going to keep ignoring me like this?"Gina slammed her bag on the floor angrily and glared at Charles.They had just returned from the Maldives and Gina was tired after sitting on the plane for so long, plus she couldn't stand Charles' attitude.Since that night, when Charles told her that Nathalie was pregnant, Charles had been ignoring her. Talking as needed, touching as needed, sometimes even no touch at all, even just a kiss on the forehead."Okay, if you think of me as just a fun prostitute in bed, at least give me more money!" Gina said sarcastically. "With my face and body, even though I'm pregnant, I'm sure I can get ten times more money than what you give me! Many men have a fetish for pregnant women.""Don't talk carelessly," Charles said in a softer tone. He reached out to grab Gina's shoulder and intended to hug her, but Gina pulled away."You think you're the only one who can treat me like a worthless object?" Gina said sarcastically. "I can do it too! Don't wor
"Are you sure it's Nicholas's child?" Lilian quipped."Why? Do you believe your son's words that Nicholas is sterile?" Nathalie asked in a mocking tone. "You even mocked me for my divorce by my ex-husband because I was considered sterile, right? In reality, none of us are sterile.""But--"Nathalie smiled. "Don't worry, it's very modern now and Nicholas has a good and complete hospital. You can see the DNA test results tomorrow morning if you want."Lilian snorted in annoyance. "You want to marry Nicholas because of his money, right? You know that as a Grand, Nicholas has a lot of inheritance.""Oh? Was that also your motive for being Andy's lover in the past? If I'm not mistaken, you were his secretary, right? I thought a secretary seducing her rich boss, getting pregnant, and asking to be married only existed in cheesy novels and cheap soap operas, but it turned out to be the truth," Nathalie said in a low tone."Are you insulting me?" Lilian asked in annoyance."No, I'm just asking
"Nathalie, are you back?" Hardy asked happily. "I missed you.""I missed you too, Dad. I just got back this morning. My work finished early and Nicholas also had some things to take care of here, so we decided to just go home," Nathalie said. "By the way, Dad, Lyle will pick you up tonight, for dinner with Grandpa Jerome. ""Oh, okay. I'll come," Hardy said happily. "I'm glad you're back and you sound healthy and in good spirits."The grand mansion was ready. Nicholas invited Andy, Lilian, and Leon to dinner. He planned to announce his early wedding plans.Lilian was upset because Nicholas' dinner invitation meant she had to cancel her dinner plans with her club friends."Why can't I not come," Lilian said. "This is a sudden invitation, while my plans with my friends have been made for a long time.""This is Dad's order," Andy said flatly. "If you have a good reason to give to my father when he asks why you're not here, go ahead."Of course Lilian didn't dare to disobey her scary fath