Kevin said with a smile as he got out of the car, “Okay.” Donald saw that he brought many things over and told him, “Kev, don’t buy so many things when you come in the future. Our family doesn’t lack anything, but if anything at all, we’re lacking two people—my two children are still single.” Kevin giggled and responded, “As long as you and your missus don’t mind, I can take up one of those spots.” “Can you? Will your family agree to it?” “I make my own decisions.” Donald was relieved. He and his wife originally had their eyes on Kevin and wanted him to be their son-in-law. They only dropped the idea when Hayden told them that Kevin had a wife candidate. Who knew, he suddenly started pursuing Hayden passionately by sending her flowers and gifts every day. Well, it had only been two days. Nonetheless, to the Queens, the two days that Kevin pursued Hayden felt like two years. “Donnie, is Mrs. Queen not at home?” Kevin asked because Donald went out by himself. His
Donald was speechless. He could neither admit nor deny it, thus he simply kept quiet, not knowing that his silence was acquiescence, allowing Kevin to further confirm Hayden’s identity as a woman. “You’re not gay?” Donald asked on purpose. Kevin grinned. “If Hayden is a man, then I’m gay. Whether I’m gay or not depends on her.” Donald was lost for words again. He wanted to ask how Kevin knew his eldest “son” was a woman but felt that he would be admitting his daughter’s identity if he did. Hayden would be angry at him again if she found out. “You young people should handle your own affairs. We as elders won’t interfere.” Donald could only cover up like that. Kevin smiled and said, “Donnie, you and Mrs. Queen are open-minded like my parents. I’ll invite you to Wildridge Manor someday when you’re free. My parents can definitely get along with you.” Donald beamed as well. As the two continued to walk out, he said, “We haven’t seen your parents since Mr. Bucham’s wedding.
Donald took Kevin to go fishing. The two of them fished for the whole afternoon. In the evening, they returned home with two buckets. Donald’s bucket had over ten fish, whereas Kevin’s had tens of fish. “Kev, you’re so good at fishing. We were both fishing with the same rod and the same bait, but why did the fish always go to your side and take your bait? This is the least I’ve caught since I started liking fishing.” Donald walked and complimented Kevin for knowing how to fish. Kevin responded with a smile, “Donnie, I was just lucky. Perhaps the fish came to my bait because I’m good-looking.” Donald laughed out loud. “Yes, yes, yes, you’re young and handsome. Even the fish are charmed by you. Kev, what else do you know?” “Donnie, I think you should ask what I don’t know. My brothers and I are multi-talented. My nana said it’s always good to have more skills. We learned everything we wanted to learn and those we didn’t want to learn. “In a way, we’re well-versed artistic
Hayden was mad, but she still called her brother and asked him to go home for dinner together. “Why did Dad call us back for dinner? Are we celebrating something at home?” Hugh asked. He and his sister normally lived in their respective villas and only went home for a meal with their parents during the holidays. “Kevin went to our house and went fishing with Dad the whole afternoon. Dad said he caught half a bucket of fish. Kevin wants to grill fish, so Dad asked us to go home to try some.” Hayden was resentful as she explained. Kevin was best at fawning over people. Hayden’s dad would not last more than three seconds in front of him and might expose her secret indeed. The same applied to her mom. Hugh smiled and said, “Kevin is really something to have made Dad so happy. Since Dad asked us to go back for dinner, let’s go then. I haven’t had drinks with him for a long time either, so I’ll have a couple with him tonight.” Hayden responded helplessly, “I have a social engag
Celine stood at the entrance of Queen Enterprise. She looked at the cars driving away and was so mad that she stomped her feet. It was too hard to pursue Hayden. She saw that Kevin was openly pursuing Hayden so brazenly, so she learned from him and began to officially pursue Hayden too. In the past, Celine liked Hayden but did not dare to make her move. This was because the Fishers had a rule that the family head could only find a live-in son-in-law. Hayden was the head of Queen Enterprise and he was outstanding. Unless Hayden loved Celine deeply, Hayden would not become a live-in son-in-law for the Fishers. Knowing that well, Celine did not passionately pursue Hayden as other admirers. Now, it was different. Celine was no longer the Fishers’ successor. As much as her adoptive mother loved her, their century-old family rule could not be violated. Everything that originally belonged to her would be snatched away by Caroline. Celine was not resigned to the outcome. The on
Little did she know that after spreading the matter, the outcome was not what Celine imagined? Everyone said that Caroline did well. Why should a fake drive a million-dollar luxury car? Even if it was taken back from Celine and sold for cash, it was better than letting her use it. Afterward, the conflict between Celine and Caroline became deeper. At this moment, when Celine saw Caroline getting out of the Maybach in a woman’s suit, she could not help but ask, “Sis, where did you go today? You’re wearing such formal clothes.” “I went to work. Don’t you know I have to go to work every day? Weren’t you like this too?” Caroline’s response immediately rendered Celine speechless and jealous. Yes, Celine used to be like Caroline. She had to go to work every day and followed their mom to learn how to manage the Fishers’ business. She had to meet with clients every day to talk about business and socialize, thus she was extremely busy. Although Celine was busy, she could enjoy the
Caroline heard Celine’s shout, so she stopped in her tracks and turned to look at Celine. After some thought, she walked back and went in front of Celine. She leaned slightly toward Celine’s ear and said softly, “What’s the use of them loving you? I’m the one who will succeed the family head!” Once she became the family head, the first thing she would do would be to make Celine change her last name. She would not let Celine be a Fisher anymore, and she would ask back all the money Celine got from the Fishers little by little. Lastly, she would kick Celine out of the family. Why should the person who harmed her still be able to enjoy glory and wealth in the family? Her parents and brothers had been with this fake daughter for more than twenty years and had affection for one another. However, she did not have feelings for Celine, so she would not show her any mercy. Caroline was able to establish her company after graduating from university. She spent many years stumbling along
Caroline’s words were extremely heartless, but they were the truth. Ever since the incident of the real and fake daughters, Celine’s status among the elites of Jensburg declined sharply and took a great fall. Those who used to befriend her and even fawned over her were now staying far away from her. Even if she could still be active in the upper class and was still the darling of her family, the people in this circle were sophisticated. As much as she was being favored at home, the people outside no longer showed her face. The rich guys she used to disdain only surrounded Caroline now. Caroline stood up straight and smiled with squinting eyes. “Are you happy now? Then I’m going back inside. Don’t be a b*tch in the future, and don’t think I’m a pushover!” Following that, Caroline turned around and walked toward the main house again. Celine was left standing there. Her face was red and her expression was dark. She gritted her teeth and muttered to herself, “Caroline, one da
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, “Is Jasmine Sox’s husband here?”“Yes. I’m her husband,” replied Josh quickly. He dashed to the nurse. “You must save Jas, doctor. Save the mother no matter what.”His family members behind him also echoed, “That’s right. No matter what happens, you have to save Jasmine.”The nurse said, “The mother is fine. It’s just that she wants her husband to accompany her as she’s in a lot of pain.”Everyone 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, “Jasmine should be at thirty-five weeks. I just don’t understand why she would suddenly go into labor. Did she fall at home?“Or did she eat something that made her go into labor?”Zachary said, “That’s most likely not the case. Josh’s cousin is Jasmine’s dietician and keeps an eye on her food every day. There’s no way Jasmine would’ve eaten something bad unless she ate it secretly.”Serenity 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 person’s fate would backfire. After chatting for some time, Serenity said, “I have to go for my checkup now, Liberty. Let’s talk again when you’re free another day.“By the way, I’ll get someone to bring Sonny to you this weekend. He misses you.”“Okay,” said Liberty. After the call ended, Serenity put her phone into her bag and stood up. She told the man behind the office desk, “It’s almost time, babe. Let’s go.”“Okay. I’m almost done.”Zachary 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 Zachary’s 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.“How’s Sonny been lately?”Liberty 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.“Same as usual, but it seems like things have soured again with the Browns.”Serenity added, “Sonny still answers when Hank calls him, but he doesn’t seem happy when his grandparents visit. He doesn’t like going to the Browns’ place, and he doesn’t want to take their calls either.“Hank’s mother and sister are truly incorrigible. They must have been badmouthing you and Duncan in front of Sonny again, which is why he’s upset with them.”During 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.“Babe, with you here, the baby and I will be just fine. Don’t worry too much,” Serenity comforted softly after kissing him.“You are my rock. If even you are nervous, I’ll start feeling anxious too, and that won’t be good.”Hearing this, Zachary immediately said, “Seren, don’t worry. I’ll protect both of you. Alright, I won’t be so nervous anymore.”He gently touched her rounded belly again. “Lil’ Bun should be a calm kid. He’s not that mischievous.”He felt that the baby’s 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
“Just hit the gym a few more times. Lately, you’ve been spending less time there.”Every 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.“Ow.” Serenity suddenly cried out in pain.This startled Zachary so much that he nearly jumped up, asking anxiously, “Is it stomach pain? Are you going into labor? Let’s go to the hospital right away.”He was about to pick her up, but Serenity stopped him by pressing his hand.“Don’t be so nervous, Zachary. It's not time yet. It’s not happening so soon. It’s just the baby kicking again. His kicks are getting stronger.”As 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 Serenity’s 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 Serenity’s 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 Zachary’s eyes, his wife’s 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.
“You should have gotten rid of them all back then and cultivated a network of people loyal only to you.” Manny felt that his father should not have spared those people in the first place.Tony said, “There were too many of them, all relatives and friends with the same goal as us. We couldn’t eliminate them all at once.”Back 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 family’s 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