Gwynn raised her head and looked at him. She spoke with trembling lips. โItโs none of your business.โShe tried to shake him off, but he was much stronger than her and easily overcame her struggle. She couldnโt move as he stared at her with unblinking eyes. She couldnโt tell what he was thinking, but she thought she saw a subtle hope in them.Then, she lowered her gaze. She knew what he was getting at. So, she thought she might as well put the cards on the table. โYeah. Iโve broken up with him! However, it has nothing to do with us because thereโs nothing left between us. I can never love you again, Noah!โSilence hung over the elevator. His heavy breathing was the only thing audible in there. He fixed his gaze on her, the muscles on his hand were visibly tensed up through his shirt. The tension between them was so thick he could cut it with a machete. That was when Anderson, who had gone quite far ahead and turned back, popped up at the elevator and said, โWeโre here.โBot
Back when Maddox died tragically, Gwynn had only seen his parents once. She did so in a hasty manner too because she took a flight straight to Birkenfeld immediately after that. So many years had come and gone before they met each other again.After she went down on her knees, veins popped out on Noahโs head. He clenched his fist and said, โIt isnโt your fault, Gwynn!โ She ignored him. Instead, she looked at the old couple and bowed her head to the ground. โI know Iโve done wrong by Maddox multiple times in the past! However, I know both him and Hailey would want Holly to pull through this safely. Please, I beg of you. Save Holly. Do it for Maddox.โThe old couple wept pitifully. Naturally, they wanted to save the little girl. However, it was obvious that they couldnโt make the call because the entire family was in uproar.Eluned stepped forward. She cast a cold, condescending glare at Gwynn. โWhat makes you think you can bring up his name? Maddoxโs hands wouldnโt have bee
โNo!โMaddoxโs mother cried out sternly. Then, she went over to Noah and slapped him fiercely. Taking the knife away from him, she hugged him tightly and burst into tears. โMaddox would never have wanted this if he was still alive! He was such a pure, kind-hearted man. Heโd never ask for anyone to cut off three fingers for his sake.โMaddox would never have done that! Heโd only look after his daughter from heaven, keeping her safe for the rest of her life.โWhat is cutting Noahโs fingers going to achieve?โThat wouldnโt bring him back.โThat certainly wouldnโt save my granddaughter.โโฆMaddoxโs mother brought her head to the floor and cried her heart out. โPlease, everyone! You have to do the compatibility test for Holly! Think of it as doing it for Maddox. We have to save his daughter!โMy husband and I are old and could move on to a better place anytime. Weโre more than ready to move on from our hatred. After all, in life we can only go forward!โThen, she faced everyone a
Gwynn opened her door immediately.There was anticipation in her eyes and her heart was pounding like crazy. Her voice trembled as she spoke. โWhat are the results, Noah? Does anyone have a compatible bone marrow for the transplant?โNoah stayed silent. He handed her the document with a hint of sadness in his eyes. Her body shook in response. She couldnโt handle this news. She had to hold onto the door frame to keep herself standing. Dozens of Hermans went for the compatibility test. How was it that not even one of them was compatible with Holly?What would happen to her little girl now?Holly was still waiting for her at the hospital. Just then, someone from Brookesville called Gwynn. Holly missed her mom. Wiping her tears away, she said softly, โIโm sorry! I lost my composure for a second there.โ She took the call by the window. She shoved her misery down deep, trying not to let her little girl know that her mom had just been crying. She went on to soothe Holly with an af
โWhat makes you think I wonโt do it?โHis defined fingers tightened their hold over Elunedโs neck without any warning. At that moment, he could almost hear her bones cracking, as if they could shatter at any given moment.Her feet flailed about aimlessly and her face turned red from asphyxiation. She said, hoarsely, โIโll do it on one condition.โNoah let her go immediately. Touching her neck, she took in big, greedy gasps of breath. Once her breathing had become steady again, she pulled out a pill from her pouch and tossed it to him. Smiling charmingly, she said, โTake this pill. Then, Iโll do the compatibility test.โHe was a man and he wasnโt dumb!He caught the distinct scent of sex off of her. So, he knew she had all but stooped to the lowest possible level and slept with someone in return for money. The pill she kept in her pouch was undoubtedly something thatโd help men perform better in bed. She wanted to humiliate him!As expected, she cackled. โI heard that youโre a
The door swung open before her. Noahโs clothes were messy, and his face was brimming with lust. There was also the fact that he was staring into her eyes intensely. Gwynn couldnโt help but take a step back. She wanted to run away immediately. However, he reacted much faster. Before she knew what was happening, he grabbed her slender arm and pulled her into his room. Then, he pinned her on the door. It felt as if she was pressed up against a hot kettle. His body was searing! His sweat also stained her dress. It felt sticky and unpleasant, but she dared not move a muscle. She was no longer a naive young lady. She had a hunch that he took something he should not have. Turning her head aside, she said in embarrassment, โTake a cold shower and calm yourself down, Noah.โโI donโt want to calm down.โ His voice was trembling with carnal desire. Then, he touched her cheeks gently. His palm was so wide it could almost cover her entire chin. Looking at him, anyone couldโve guessed that
Gwynn rejected him. Be that as it may, Noah walked over and carried her off the sink gently. Then, he headed into the shower and washed her up with hot water. He didnโt take off her clothes. In fact, he even scrubbed her body for her. Both of them stood still in the clouds of steam. It had been half a year since they last saw each other. His body was still searing, but he was doing his best to suppress himself, which moved her. Once he had finished scrubbing her, he took a white bathrobe and handed it to her. โChange out of the wet outfit in the room. Weโll talk business once Iโve cleaned myself up.โShe was still trembling all over. Then, she took the bathrobe quietly, not uttering a single word.He watched as she walked out of the bathroom. Turning around, he leaned both of his hands against the walls and let hot water wash down his body. He didnโt really touch her just now, but the sensation still coursed through every vein in his body. That was why he lost his cool in fro
The sultry moment finally drew to an end. Both of them held each other and panted. The fact was that doing it once wasnโt anywhere near enough, but neither of them were showing signs that they wanted to have another round. They simply held each other in silence and took their time processing the good news about Holly. Their little girl was going to get the bone marrow she needed so badly. At that moment, both their bodies and minds were synced perfectly. After a brief moment, the sweat on their bodies, which was warm earlier, turned cold. Lowering his head, he kissed her and asked her in an extremely husky voice. โHow far did you and GraysonโฆโHe wanted to ask if they had already had sex with each other.After all, men cared about that the most. Still, he came to think that it wasnโt his place to ask her about it. So, he bit his tongue and stopped abruptly. However, she knew just what he meant. Getting off of his lap, she rolled over and leaned on the couch. Her bathrobe
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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