Kevinโs black eyes flickered. He asked with a smile, โIf you went there a few times, it means Fortress Hotel is not bad.โHayden admitted it and said, โBefore you took over Fortress Hotel, it was inferior to my hotel in all aspects. After you took over your familyโs catering business, Fortress Hotel only took three months to become as famous as my Jensburg Hotel. Now, weโre tied.โI am the CEO of Queen Enterprise. Although Iโm not in charge of the catering business, as the CEO, I will also pay attention to how the various businesses under my group are doing. A hotel that wasnโt as good as Jensburg Hotel suddenly caught up to us, so I ought to go there and check it out.โOnly by knowing oneself and the enemy could one win the battle.They knew everything about Fortress Hotel, but they could not defeat it.The general manager in charge of the catering business at Queen Enterprise was also under a lot of pressure. The Jensburg Hotel was an old brand in the city that was established d
โI got it for ten grand cheaper than the price that you bought it at.โHayden was speechless and thought, โWell, I guess ten thousand is also money.โโMr. Queen, thereโs something else I would like to ask for your help.โKevin stared at Haydenโs handsome face and thought, โIf I were a woman, I would fall in love with Hayden too. She is really charming. I wonder how beautiful she will be when she has long hair and puts on womenโs clothes and makeupโฆโโMr. York, please tell me. If I can be of help, I will definitely lend you a hand,โ Hayden said politely.However, she thought Kevin was a bit troublesome.Although this was Jensburg, which was not the York familyโs territory, York Corporation also had a lot of businesses here. Kevin had also worked in Jensburg for several years and had plenty of connections. Hayden did not believe that Kevin could not find anyone else to help him.โSince I bought the house, it needs to be renovated. So, I need a design company to help with the inter
Hayden immediately took out her phone and wanted to call Kevin. However, after some thought, she gave up and put her phone on the table.She had not gone out for a long time to relax, and it would be nice if someone accompanied her to go horse riding.After sitting quietly for a while, Hayden picked up the phone again and called her twin brother. When Hugh answered the phone, Hayden said, โHugh, help me find out the real purpose of Kevin Yorkโs visit to Jensburg this time.โHugh instinctively said, โWhat other purpose could he have to come to Jensburg? His family also has businesses in Jensburg. Isnโt it normal for him to come here?โโIt seems normal, but I have a feeling that itโs not.โHayden felt that Kevin was deliberately approaching her.โHow is it not? Hayden, is he plotting against us?โ Hugh was still convinced by his sisterโs words. They were twins, and his sister was ten minutes older than him. However, Hayden seemed to be ten years older than him because she was much m
โHowever, youโre so good-looking and even more imposing when dressed up as a man. Those young ladies in Jensburg who have seen you in person will be mesmerized and look at you in admiration. Who knows, maybe Kevin is a homosexual that has a crush on you, thinking that youโre a handsome guy.โHayden bore an irritated expression.โCan you help me find out Kevinโs intentions right away? Oh, and can you inquire about his personal affairs to see if he is a homo, Hugh?โย โOkay, Iโll go and find out now. Donโt think too much about it. Maybe Kevin just wants to establish a good relationship with our family. You are the head of the Queen family, and all problems can be solved if he forms a good relationship with you.โAfter a moment of silence, Hayden said, โThere are not too many conflicts between our companies. Itโs normal for conflicts to occur between rivaling businesses. Kevin wonโt try to please me or get close to me because of it.โโAnyway, Kevin wonโt suspect your gender, so just r
โWhereโs Duncan now?โ Zachary asked with concern. โIโll go see him.โโMr. Duncan is alone in the backyard, and he doesnโt allow anyone to go there. He said he wants to be alone for a while and doesnโt want to be disturbed.โZachary hesitated for a moment but still followed the housekeeper into the house. After greeting Duncanโs parents, he stood up and said to them, โMr. and Mrs. Lewis, I'll go find Duncan."Derek nodded. โGo ahead. Youโre his best friend. He might be willing to see you.โโZack, please talk some sense into Duncan, and tell him to calm down. As soon as he was discharged from the hospital, he wanted to stand up and walk by himself. He couldnโt do rehabilitation yet, but he was anxiously eager to start.โDistressed, Corey felt worried and added, โIโm afraid that if heโs so impatient, it might backfire on him.โZachary agreed. โIโll talk to Duncan.โI'm going to look for Duncan in the backyard.โZachary walked out of the main house toward the direction of the backy
Zachary had no choice but to push Duncan to a cool place and told him, โYou canโt be here alone, Duncan. Itโs getting hotter, youโll get heatstroke in this scorching sun.โDuncan wiped the sweat off his face and replied, โIt was still shady when I got here.โHowever, as time passed, the sun gradually moved toward a spot that exposed Duncan to direct sunlight.โI have water and napkins in a bag attached to my wheelchair,โ said Duncan.Zachary quickly unhooked the bag behind the wheelchair and took out a bottle of water, along withย some napkins, and handed them over to Duncan. Zachary nagged, โYou have to pick a better time to practice your walking. Preferably at dusk or dawn, when the sun is not scorching. Itโll be cooler and more suitable for your practice.โThe trees in the backyard made a pleasant shade, which made it a cool and refreshing place to hang around.โAlso, you shouldnโt come out alone. No one will know if something happens.โAfter Duncan wiped off his sweat and dra
Duncan questioned, โ...is it Grandma May?โIf this were someone else, with Zacharyโs possessiveness, to whoever dared abduct his wife, he would have already wreaked havoc long ago and would not have the mood to see him.Zachary said with a wry smile, โWho else could it be? Only my nana dares treat me like this.โEven his parents would not treat him in this way.Duncan laughed. โYou must have stepped on your nanaโs toes for her to treat you like this. Grandma May knows how and where to hit to hurt us the most.โLike Zachary, his weak spot was the woman they loved, and for him was Liberty.Grandma May told him that if he really let go of Liberty, she would immediately help Liberty find a good man and make him regret his decision.Duncan did not dare to say anything after hearing Grandma May.ย It was because he knew it was not that he did not love Liberty anymore, it was just that he was disabled now. He was worried he could not give Liberty happiness, so he treated her harshly.
Duncan said, โI'll go to her new restaurant when it opens.โHe could not walk, but that would not stop him from sending her a floral basket to wish her business success.โLiberty will definitely treat you for dinner.โDuncan sighed, โBut Liberty doesnโt love me, she still sees me as a friend. She took care of me in the hospital because she felt indebted to me. She tried to repay the debt by helping me. Other than that, my mother also paid her a daily salary of ten thousand dollars.โโMrs. Lewis paid Liberty a daily salary of ten thousand dollars, but she didnโt take a penny. She only said that to give herself a reason to argue with you.โDuncan was not surprised. He said, โShe does not want to owe me a favor. She took this opportunity to repay me. If she took the money, she would feel like she was always indebted to me. I already knew she would not take it. She insisted on presenting herself as someone who works for money.โโZachary, how about you accompany me to visit Liberty's
Zachary was also worried that Serenity would go into premature labor out of shock. He also persuaded her to go for her checkup in a gentle voice. They could not do anything but wait anyway.Serenity finally decided to conduct her prenatal checkup first. Zachary accompanied her. Just moments after they left, the door to the delivery suite opened. A nurse stood there and shouted, โIs Jasmine Soxโs husband here?โโYes. Iโm her husband,โ replied Josh quickly. He dashed to the nurse. โYou must save Jas, doctor. Save the mother no matter what.โHis family members behind him also echoed, โThatโs right. No matter what happens, you have to save Jasmine.โThe nurse said, โThe mother is fine. Itโs just that she wants her husband to accompany her as sheโs in a lot of pain.โEveryone breathed a sigh of relief.Josh was about to rush inside but was stopped by the nurse.She asked him to change his clothes before taking him inside the delivery suite.Jasmine was wailing in pain. When
With advanced medical technology, a premature baby could still be healthy if taken good care of in the incubator. Serenity said, โJasmine should be at thirty-five weeks. I just donโt understand why she would suddenly go into labor. Did she fall at home?โOr did she eat something that made her go into labor?โZachary said, โThatโs most likely not the case. Joshโs cousin is Jasmineโs dietician and keeps an eye on her food every day. Thereโs no way Jasmine wouldโve eaten something bad unless she ate it secretly.โSerenity and Zachary suddenly went silent. Pregnant women had weird appetites. Once they had a craving, they could not go unsatisfied. Sometimes, they would even crave fruits that were not in season. Serenity herself was one of them. Once, she woke up in the middle of the night craving mac and cheese. Of course, Zachary, the ever-doting husband, had to satisfy her request. However, where could he find mac and cheese at that hour?Ultimately, he had to drive to the
People would reap what they had sown. They would have to bear the consequences of their actions. Sometimes, interfering in another personโs fate would backfire. After chatting for some time, Serenity said, โI have to go for my checkup now, Liberty. Letโs talk again when youโre free another day.โBy the way, Iโll get someone to bring Sonny to you this weekend. He misses you.โโOkay,โ said Liberty. After the call ended, Serenity put her phone into her bag and stood up. She told the man behind the office desk, โItโs almost time, babe. Letโs go.โโOkay. Iโm almost done.โZachary quickly signed and stamped a document before closing it. He walked over with the document in hand. Serenity and Zachary left the office together. He handed the document to his secretary. The secretary did not expect him to pass the document to him personally. He had thought of entering Zacharyโs office to request it later. The secretary watched Zachary and Serenity leave. He could not believe
Lilian often messed with the medicinal herbs her master cultivated, which led to her being chased and scolded by him.It seemed her son had inherited her restless nature.โHowโs Sonny been lately?โLiberty had been on edge these past few days because Caroline had been preparing to lure her three brothers into a trap and had not had time to call her son.โSame as usual, but it seems like things have soured again with the Browns.โSerenity added, โSonny still answers when Hank calls him, but he doesnโt seem happy when his grandparents visit. He doesnโt like going to the Brownsโ place, and he doesnโt want to take their calls either.โHankโs mother and sister are truly incorrigible. They must have been badmouthing you and Duncan in front of Sonny again, which is why heโs upset with them.โDuring the holidays, Sonny had stayed with the Browns for a few days and started to warm up to them.However, who would have thought that the mother and daughter would start spouting nonsense in f
Once the baby was born, he would apply the knowledge he had learned over the past few months to care for the baby. He was determined to be a competent and responsible father.Serenity released her arms from around him and shifted to her side.Zachary let go, too, allowing her to turn.Then, she planted countless gentle kisses on his face.โBabe, with you here, the baby and I will be just fine. Donโt worry too much,โ Serenity comforted softly after kissing him.โYou are my rock. If even you are nervous, Iโll start feeling anxious too, and that wonโt be good.โHearing this, Zachary immediately said, โSeren, donโt worry. Iโll protect both of you. Alright, I wonโt be so nervous anymore.โHe gently touched her rounded belly again. โLilโ Bun should be a calm kid. Heโs not that mischievous.โHe felt that the babyโs movements were not too intense.Serenity wanted to tell him that there were times when the baby kicked more vigorously, but she decided against it, knowing it would only m
โJust hit the gym a few more times. Lately, youโve been spending less time there.โEvery day after work, he would come home and orbit around her. As a result, he had less time to work out.It was normal to gain a few pounds eating well and exercising less. Did he really think he could eat anything without gaining weight?The reason he could maintain a model-like physique before was that he exercised daily.โOw.โ Serenity suddenly cried out in pain.This startled Zachary so much that he nearly jumped up, asking anxiously, โIs it stomach pain? Are you going into labor? Letโs go to the hospital right away.โHe was about to pick her up, but Serenity stopped him by pressing his hand.โDonโt be so nervous, Zachary. It's not time yet. Itโs not happening so soon. Itโs just the baby kicking again. His kicks are getting stronger.โAs she entered the later stages of pregnancy, the little one inside her was growing stronger. Sometimes, a couple of kicks from the baby could actually hurt.
Zachary, afraid that his wife might refuse to spend time with him at his office in the future, emphasized that he was not busy today.He had already cleared his morning schedule because he needed to accompany his beloved wife for her prenatal checkup.His secretary was well aware of Serenityโs checkup dates. Whenever he saw Serenity turn up at the office with his boss, his secretary would quietly adjust his schedule.Sometimes, on the day of the Serenityโs checkup, his secretary would not schedule any appointments for Zachary at all.Even if appointments were scheduled, Zachary would request they be canceled or rescheduled.Now, in Zacharyโs eyes, his wifeโs matters were the most important.With Alex now able to share the workload, Zachary felt that he, as the eldest of his generation who had shouldered the bulk of the burden for so many years, deserved a break.Plus, there was the elite team the company had trained; if not now, then when would they be put to use?Everyone was
Tony turned around and left.Only after hearing the door close did Carrie dare to open her eyes.She had woken up while Tony and his son were on the phone, but she did not dare move, fearing that Tony might suspect her of eavesdropping.Just now, when that old lecher stood by the bed looking at her, there was definitely a murderous glint in his eyes. She could feel it.Sooner or later, he would kill her.Carrie was filled with panic. She wanted to escape but was afraid she would not succeed. No one was there to help her.For a moment, Carrie even considered running to Camryn to confess everything, but she quickly dismissed the thought. The reason she ended up in this situation was entirely due to Camryn.She and Camryn were sworn enemies. Their conflict would not end until one of them was dead. However, even if she died, she would drag Camryn down with her.-Meanwhile, in the CEO's office at York Corporation, Zachary, seated at his desk, kept glancing up at his pregnant wife.
โYou should have gotten rid of them all back then and cultivated a network of people loyal only to you.โ Manny felt that his father should not have spared those people in the first place.Tony said, โThere were too many of them, all relatives and friends with the same goal as us. We couldnโt eliminate them all at once.โBack then, he had incited everyone to join him in wiping out the entire main family, sparing neither the elderly nor the children.It was because they were all from the collateral branches, jealous of the main familyโs long-standing control, and shared a common goal that his conspiracy succeeded.He had also spent over a decade waiting for the right opportunity.Who would have thought that even after wiping out the main family, he still could not obtain the family seal, token, or totem? Without these, he could not become the true head of the family and could only act as a proxy. Many of the connections loyal to the head remained inaccessible.Moreover, much of the