LOGINThere was just something about Everly. Everly said with a smile, “You flatter me, Mr. Brown. The dress is beautiful, but I know where I stand in terms of looks.” Sonny looked at her and said earnestly, “Ms. Flemming, I never lie. I mean every word.” Everly grinned, thinking Sonny was just being polite because she was his guest. “I promised your aunt that I’d wear this dress for her today. “Your aunt has good taste.” “That’s true. Aunt Serenity has an eye for things. Old Mr. Flemming, did you sleep well last night?” Sonny led Kaden and Everly downstairs. In fact, they could just dine in the presidential suite, but Sonny was not one to go for entitlement. As a guest, he would dine at the restaurant like anyone else. He always felt that food tasted better in a lively crowd. At least, he would get a better appetite. “I enjoyed some peace and quiet in the room. I slept well.” Kaden was pleased with his trip to Wiltspoon. The partnership and contract were done and out
Everly said, “I’m busy meeting with clients on the weekends as well. Putting on a suit is just a force of habit for me.” Her wardrobe was packed with women’s business suits. She did not have a lot of loungewear, let alone dresses. Maddie often nagged Everly about lacking a feminine touch. At the time, there were times when she wished that Everly were a boy. Everly had lived with it her whole life and had long since become numb.Kaden stopped talking, his eyes reflecting his heartache for her. If his son had not tragically died so young, he and Maddie would have more children. At least, Everly would not be left to shoulder the family business all on her own. Kaden probably would be blessed with more grandchildren if his son were still alive. Maddie loved kids, and she and her late husband used to talk about having a big family of boys and girls. The Flemmings had always been small in number. Kaden had always hoped his son and Maddie could have more kids. He and his son we
The top floor of Wiltspoon Hotel overlooked the York Corporation building.The building stood like a beacon in the heart of downtown, a fixture for decades that sustained over a hundred thousand livelihoods in the local area.Everly stood for a moment before turning away from the window. She went into the bathroom to wash up.The clothes she had washed the night before were dry. Out of the bathroom, Everly grabbed the dress in hesitation. In the end, she decided to put it on. It had been over two decades since she was caught dead in a dress. Summer in Wiltspoon was scorching, so a dress would be a comfortable choice. Serenity mentioned that Everly should ditch the power suits since she was not working the next two days. Her comfort should come first. Wiltspoonians did not dress to please anyone but themselves. It was all about practicality and comfort. Beep.The phone notification went off. Holding the dress in one hand, Everly took her phone and saw a text message from
“Whether it’s Mr. York or Mr. Brown, I don’t see them romantically. Stop trying to play matchmaker, Grandpa.” Everly had always been rational when it came to matters of the heart. “It’s late, Grandpa. You should get some sleep. Mr. Brown is joining us for breakfast in the morning. He’ll then take us to Wildridge Manor.” Everly urged Kaden to rest before the latter could nag more about potential husbands for her. Since her twenty-fifth birthday, Kaden would mention any guy who was considered a catch. He could not look at a young man without sizing him up for her. “I’m just worried about you. I hope to find you a man before my time comes. If I can do that, I can rest easy.” Everly said in resignation, “We’ve been over this, Grandpa. Marriage is not something I want to think about. I don’t want a husband to join our family. I promised you that I would have children, so our family legacy doesn’t end with me.“I’m not the best in the world, Grandpa. I doubt anyone would be inte
“Grandpa, let’s stick to my plan. Once things have settled down at the office and I have everybody’s loyalty in a few years, I’ll go for IVF and aim for a boy and a girl. “I’d love to have two kids all at once. That way, we don’t have to worry about anyone eyeing our family fortune.” Kaden said, “But I can’t rest easy, knowing that you’re on your own.” “I’m not on my own. I’ll have my own flesh and blood. Mom is going to stay with me. We can live happy lives. I don’t have to stress over my future husband not getting along with Mom. “Besides, the company will stay with the family. I just need to raise two kids before that happens.” Kaden had nothing left to say. It was hard to get a high-caliber man to take the wife’s family name. Even if the guy was willing, his motive was questionable. Kaden must admit that the candidates for the right husband for Everly were limited. Still, there was a chance that a capable man with the right character and mindset was out there. Surel
“Your mother grew up in a sheltered environment. The problem is that she has had it too easy, so she doesn’t have a strong mind of her own. Family is everything to her, and that’s what your aunts and uncles take advantage of. “You’re her favorite person, though. She has given up a lot for you, your dad, and our family. When I’m gone, your mother will only have you. No matter what she does, please don’t hold a grudge against her. “You’re going to take over the family anyway. Your mother gets a bit of money, and that’s all your uncles and aunts can take off her. Of course, it would be ideal if you could help your mom see through that side of the family, so that she would cut them out of her life.” Kaden understood that Maddie was not aggressive in nature. Maddie’s side of the family had been trying to get their hands in the Flemmings’ business through her. Things were slightly better when Maddie’s parents were still alive. Once they died, Maddie’s family dropped all pretense an
Serenity held the watering can in her right hand and raised it when she turned to look at him. She was showing him that she was using her right hand.She injured her left hand.“It’s tiring if you only use one hand too. I told Mrs. Lane to take good care of these flowers. You don’t have to worry about
Josh was not impressed, to say the least. He had asked Jasmine out many times, but her parents still had no clue that he was pursuing their daughter. Here Mrs. Sox thought Mr. Bucham was asking Drake out. Josh was lost for words. Jasmine took her mother’s call. “Mom.” Jasmine chirped, “What can I d
After struggling to take his eyes off Serenity, Zachary quietly followed his sister-in-law out. Grabbing the paper and pen, Serenity wrote an apology and left her name and phone number so she could discuss repairs when the person got in touch. Seeing the anti-theft lock was unused, Serenity put the
Back at the hilltop villa, Zachary wanted to carry Serenity out of the car.“I’ll get out by myself. I don’t need you to carry me. Don’t touch me!”Serenity refused to let him carry her and did not want to let him touch her again.After pushing him away, she got out of the car by herself.Brandt came ou







