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Zoe went into her apartment and found that Mia hadnโt slept. She was waiting for her stepdaughter to come home. She was dumbfounded when she heard Sherry was having a period. โI didnโt know dogs get periods!โZoe tore up the diaper bag and put one on Sherry. It fit well! Sherry probably felt much better after putting on the diaper. It proceeded to eat some food and drink some water before falling asleep on her chest.The lights were turned off but she found it hard to sleep. It wasnโt until midnight that she dozed off.โฆTwo days later, she brought Ella along to check out the location Rosemary recommended. It has everything she was looking for. With Rosemaryโs help, she made a lunch appointment with Clayton, who owned Skyline Galleria.Rosemary said to her, โClayton took his wifeโs last name in order to marry her and heโs a proud man. Watch your steps and donโt trigger him. Heโs very flexible and easy to talk to, aside from that.โThat gave Zoe a peace of mind. She thanked Ros
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Rosemary might be forty years old, but she retained her charm and her eyes were looking very seductive now.Terrence had a lover on the side recently, but it had been a long time since he was intimate with her. He was aroused by Rosemaryโs suggestive eyes and walked over to wrap his arms around her waist in hopes of having sex with her.However, she thought of the affairs he had and felt sick instantly.Patting his hands lightly, she feigned anger, โItโs broad daylight. The servants are moving about in the house! Theyโll see us! Moreover, Iโm having a period. So, I canโt do it!โThat ticked him off. Then, he quickly made up an excuse about work and left. She knew, deep down, that he was going to find his lover and sate his lust.โฆZoe gave the gifts to Ella. She felt quite moved. It wasnโt so much about the gifts as it was about Rosemary showing her respect. Then, she told Zoe about the fact that Clayton had been pestering her for the past few days. He didnโt do anything too
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Mason sat in his car until he could no longer see Zoe. It was dark in the car. Wearing formal attire, he leaned back on the leather seat, exuding elegance and aloofness.Luke remained quiet in the driverโs seat for a while before asking him softly, โAre we going back to the manor, Mr. Mason?โ Mason was about to say something when his phone rang. It was his mother.Answering the phone with his lean fingers, he said slightly coldly, โWhat do you want?โBack in Lockwood Manor, Lisa was donned in an elegant sleeping gown and leaning on a luxurious couch, holding a few pictures in her hands. They were pictures from the time when Mason and Zoe were in his car with a puppy in her hands.Lisa questioned her son, โYou guys are divorced. Thereโs no need to spend any time with her! Howโs the public going to think about you two? What about the prospective wealthy families that intend to marry their daughters into our family? What will they think?โHe shifted into a more comfortable posi
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The night grew darker as Mason grew more disheartenedโฆโฆZoeโs shop was located at a strategic location in Skyline Galleria. It was right by the entrance. It was more than two thousand square feet and had a flow to it. Just the right sort of setup for a dessert spot. It was undergoing renovation by a famously expensive contractor. Ella was inspecting the site with her. She went through the bill and gasped, โThe rental costs us two million dollars per annum and the renovation alone costs us another five million. โEven with the advantage of the location, the crowd here could only bring in twenty million dollars in profit per annum. And thatโs a best-case scenario. How long is it going to take before we break even?โZoe ran her hand across the wall and said softly, โWeโre not using this spot to bring in profits! Weโre going to build our brand with it, so we could franchise it out. Once our brand is strong, we wonโt need to splurge on a location as strategic and wide as this one is.
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By the time Mason arrived at Skyline Galleria, it was half past six in the evening. Barbara was sitting on the bench in front of Zoeโs soon-to-be dessert spot, eating a hot dog Ella bought her. She saw Mason and told him that it tasted delicious and that he should set up a hot dog joint.He wasnโt sure if he should be upset or amused. Closing the car door, he walked over to his grandma, crouched, and said in a deep voice. โDo you how many doctors and nurses were searching for you because you ran away from the hospital? Yet, here you are, eating a hot dog on the curbside like a child.โThen, he took away her hot dog.Barbara was unhappy about it. So, she swiped the hot dog from him and said, โIโm here to see my grandaughter-in-law!โZoe remained quiet.He stared at her for a second before standing up and looking at Zoe instead. They mightโve stood near to each other, but they felt awkward nonetheless. They were divorced, after all.Then, she handed him the jewelry box. โGrandma
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The next day, Zoe made her way to Lockwood Corporation. She passed the jewelry box to Ava and asked her to give it to Mason. Ava hesitated a while before asking, โPerhaps you should talk things over with Mr. Mason? Iโve been with him for the past few days and I can tell he hasnโt stopped thinking about you.โZoe shook her head with a smile. โWeโre divorced. So, itโs really not necessary!โAva watched as she left and pondered. It seemed that Zoe had truly moved on from Mason.Making her way to the top floor, she entered his office and gave the jewelry box to him.He ran his finger across its surface gently and asked softly, โDid she have a message for me?โShe shook her head in response, โShe didnโt say anything.โAfter a brief moment, he said lightly, โYou may leave now!โHe touched the box again after Ava left. He had tried to treat Zoe well and made a lot of efforts after the divorce, but she didnโt want it. Not his efforts and certainly not his gifts.She had moved on from
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Zoe watched as Rosemary left. A waiter passed by and Farley grabbed two glasses of champagne. He gave one of the glasses to Zoe and couldnโt resist taking in her beauty.She wore a form-fitting black dress and a black jumper over it for tonightโs occasion. Her black hair was tied at the back, exuding a feminine charm!He couldnโt help but say, โItโs been a long time since Iโve seen someone as beautiful and stylish as you, Zoe!โShe smiled in response. โYouโre too kind, Farley!โIt was true he wanted to set up some businesses in Brookesville, but itโd be a long time before it happened. So, he made a proposal to her. โAre you interested in taking your business to Silvercrest? I can sponsor you.โShe was slightly stunned. She hadn't counted on that. After some contemplation, she smiled lightly, โMy family stays in Brookesville. So, I wonโt be moving out for the time being.โFarley sighed in response. He was reaching forty years old. His wife died in an accident a few years back an
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Rosemary arranged for her chauffeur to drive Zoe home when the dinner party ended.She noticed a black Land Rover parked at the entrance the moment she got out of the car. Liam was leaning on his car, breathing out a puff of smoke. Instead of a cigar, he smoked an ordinary cigarette instead.He saw her and walked over to give her a document. โItโs about Noahโs case. The court date has been pushed back by two months!โHer fingers were trembling slightly when she took the document. โHow did this happen?โTaking a big puff, he said, โI asked around, but they wouldnโt say why! I suggest you ask Mason about it, Zoe. He might have more information on the matter.โ He paused briefly before continuing, โThereโs nothing I can do if some things are done outside the confines of the law, but Mason can do it without lifting his finger.โShe raised her eyes abruptly. Underneath the street lightโs dim illumination, her face turned pale. Liam knew it was cruel to tell her that, but he had no oth
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In the presidential suite, the newlywed night was fiery, filled with affection and intimacy. The wedding banquet was still bustling with excitement.There was a special guest, who quietly arrived and hoped to leave just as quietly. He was afraid to disturb her mood and feared that if she saw him, she might not be pleased. However, despite his best efforts, they still crossed paths in the hallway.Gael stood quietly, watching Yanni. She had just taken Ella to the restroom, as she wasnโt comfortable leaving her alone. Besides Ella, there was another small girl with her, probably one of the twins she had with Keaton. The other twin was her brother.The twins were named Shay Bright and Drew Bright. Ella adored her younger siblings. Whenever she came home from school, she would always spend some time playing with them first. At night, she would sneak her little sister into her room and cuddle her to sleep, treating her like a little doll.At first, Yanni was quite worried, but she lat
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In the early morning, the first rays of sunlight bathed the earth, signaling a joyous occasion at the Sanders family home. The youngest daughter of Noah and Gwynn was finally getting married. Even more delightful, she was marrying her childhood love. Dressed in a headpiece and red bridal gown, she was as beautiful as could be, the most stunning woman Zion had ever seen.The Quarto family was busy with preparations. Although they were not extremely wealthy, Jordyn was a capable family head with a good reputation. He handled both inside and outside affairs with finesse and charm. To everyoneโs surprise, he got along very well with Mason.However, Noah had some reservations. โDon't you have any relatives of your own, Mason?โMason didnโt engage with his criticism. Together with Zoe, they helped with the wedding arrangements. A traditional Chinese wedding was far more elaborate than a Western one, but thankfully, the families had enough help to avoid any chaotic moments.During the d
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That night, Jamie and Paityn returned home with their daughter Carol. As soon as they arrived, Carol went to do her homework, while Paityn went to check on their youngest son, Colten Lockwood. The housekeeper was taking care of him and, upon hearing footsteps, turned her head and softly said, "Madam, you're back? He hasn't woken up at all, he's such a good boy."Paityn smiled lightly and signaled for the housekeeper to go downstairs and rest.When the door closed, she looked down at the sleeping Colten. The little one, only eight months old, resembled his father completely; almost like a miniature copy of Jamie. Even Carol, at times, would look at her brotherโs face and marvel: "Itโs really a masterpiece from God!"Jamie replied, "You even know what a masterpiece is?"Carol teased, "A husbandโs looks are the wifeโs glory!"Paityn quietly said to Jamie, โShe must have seen a supermodel runway show."Jamie immediately asked, "Did she like it?"Paityn didn't answer, just smiled.
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On the second floor, Gwen was trying on her wedding dress for tomorrow. Just as Zion had wished, it was a traditional Zutriysteinian wedding.The red wedding gown was crafted by the top artisans from Zutriystein, elegant and dignified. The headpiece she wore was adorned with wild pearls; each gem was carefully embedded, and the headpiece alone cost tens of millions. A substantial amount of money had been spent.The woman in the mirror was stunningly beautiful. Gwen gently touched her headpiece and muttered to herself, "Zion really doesnโt mind spending money on this little hobby of his."Gwynn, as a mother, patted her head. "This little girl really doesnโt know when to keep quiet, but luckily, sheโs married well and is right here beside me..."She had given a generous wedding gift, exactly the same as when Holly got married. Like Holly, Gwen didnโt want any shares of the Sanders Group. The money that Zion earned was enough to support both of them and his small hobbies.Meanwhile
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Ignacio said, "We canโt take care of both of you."Holly was at a loss for words.Lucius was at that lively age, but he was raised by his father and had good manners. When he saw Ocelotte, he respectfully greeted him, saying, "Second Uncle."Ocelotte patted his little head, thinking that the boy seemed sturdier than his own children, possibly because Molly was too fragile. He made a mental note to make sure Yeager got some extra nutrients when he went back.The black Rolls-Royce Phantom sped down the highway, getting them back to the Qiao family mansion before evening.The Sanders familyโs sons had all moved out, leaving only Gwen still living at home. Holly, who rarely came back, was also staying at the house. She didnโt refuse, planning to stay for a few days before heading to Silvercrest to visit her biological parents and pay respects.The car pulled into the Sanders Residence, and the house was lit up brightly.In the courtyard parking area, luxury cars were parked everywhe
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In the evening, Gwen was preparing to leave work.In the parking lot, she spotted Zionโs car, but it was empty. Just then, a school leader passed by and said to her, โZion came to school. Thereโs a donation ceremony happening in the auditorium. You should go check it out. "Then, you two can head home together afterward. On a cold day like this, a nice dinner would be perfect. What a cozy idea!โGwen playfully replied, โYou really know how to enjoy life.โThe leader, holding a bag of groceries, laughed, โSee? Your teacherโs wife has been nagging me since morning to go home and cook while babysitting the grandkids.โGwen smiled softly, watching him leave.In the sky, clouds glowed orange and yellow, their edges tinged with gold.She carried a thermos as she walked toward the auditorium. Along the way, a few students noticed her and started chirping excitedly, cheekily calling her โMs. Gwen.โGwen corrected them, โItโs Ms. Gwen.โThe students laughed and teased, โMs. Gwen! Mr. Z
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Gwen stared dazedly at the man.Zion, dressed in a black coat, stood tall in the study, exuding an oppressive aura. He walked toward her and pulled the teary-eyed girl, her face streaked like a little tabby cat, into his arms. One hand gently smoothed her hair as his voice softened to the extreme, "Still saying you didnโt cry."Gwen leaned against his shoulder, mumbling, "You did it on purpose.""Are you at least a little touched?"She pounded on him twice more in response.Zion chuckled lowly, letting the girl vent while his heart ached silently.These past five years had been filled with fear and uncertainty for him. He had been afraid that before he could make a name for himself, Gwen would fall for someone else. If that happened, what could he possibly use to ask her to come back to him?The love story of a poor boy and a rich girl might've existed in novels, but the reality was often harsh.Gwen didnโt care, but he couldnโt bear to let her endure hardship.Now, as they
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Zion and Gwen's marriage seemed inevitable, with no one putting up any resistance. Occasionally, Gwen even had a strange illusion.It all went so smoothly that the years of separation seemed like they had never happened, as if she and Zion had always been together. After their reunion, he didnโt even ask her about her life abroad and treated her just as he did before.She was no longer as youthful and tender, but Zion still saw her as if she were a 20-year-old girl. Gwen felt a bit dejected, thinking to herself, he must just like girls around 18-year-old.But unfortunately, the spring river flows eastward and cannot return!Zion only smiled.In winter, the days grew shorter. After work, Gwen arrived at Zion's villa, but he had not yet come home. The two housekeepers had already started preparing dinner.When Gwen got out of the car, she received a call from Zion. Her voice was soft and tender.โWhen will you be back?โOn the other end, Zion checked the time and said, โIโll be
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Zion noticed Gwen gazing at him with those wide, expectant eyes again. With a chuckle, he reached into the pocket of his trench coat, pulled out a sleek wallet, and carefully extracted a platinum card. He placed it in her outstretched hand and said with a smile, โThis is my secondary card. Thereโs no credit limit.โ Gwen gasped softly, then teased, โWow, arenโt you generous? Thank you, Teacher Qin.โ Zion gave her a light tap on the head. Not missing a beat, Gwen wrapped her arms around his neck and grinned mischievously, โThank you, my sugar daddy.โ Zionโs response was to pull her close, cupping her cheeks as he kissed her fiercely. Though he once carried himself as an educator and now as a refined businessman, he found himself utterly smitten by her playful antics. After the kiss, Zion leaned close to Gwen's ear and murmured something uncharacteristically crude that sent a shiver down her spine. He playfully nipped her nose. โTurns out youโve got a thing for bad boy
