In Wiltspoon, Liberty’s businesses ran smoothly due to Serenity and Zachary’s influence. Even if she believed in her abilities, Zachary’s contribution could not be eliminated. “It does feel underwhelming when everything goes smoothly, thanks to Serenity and Zachary.“Unlike you, I face multiple challenges despite the company belonging to my family. Even if I achieved something, people would say that I’ve taken someone else’s achievements as my own.”“Ignore what people say. It’s fine as long as you know it was your effort.”Caroline laughed and added, “I don’t care about them. If I did, I wouldn’t be able to hold onto this position firmly.”Liberty patted her shoulder. “Good luck.”“You too.”While they were competitors, they held great admiration for each other. Liberty and Audrey thought that the Fisher family would be much better if Caroline were the matriarch. However, being Tiara’s descendants, they had to determine whether the previous matriarch had passed away due
He still felt the cold even if he wore multiple layers of clothes. “Mom, Dunc, and I already went shopping this morning.”That was Sonny’s main reason for declining Caroline’s invitation. Caroline smiled. “Okay. I’ll take you to a theme park next time if the opportunity comes.”“Okay,” Sonny agreed happily. Caroline left Fortress Hotel after a couple of hours.When she was in the car, she told Darren, “Take me to the largest children’s theme park in Jensburg.”Darren looked at her and asked, “Are you going to play?”Caroline pressed her lips together and said, “No, but I want to watch. Only children’s innocent smiles can heal my wounded heart.”“You’re exaggerating. You’re young. Don’t sound so tragic.”“I’ve experienced too much. Even if I’m young, I feel old at heart.”Darren smiled. “You can have as much fun as you want at the theme park. I’ll be with you.”“Okay.”“Please fasten your seatbelt. I’m going to start driving.”Caroline fastened her seatbelt. Then, she l
“We’ll talk about this in the future. If you need me, I’ll be glad to be of service.”Caroline smiled. “Don’t speak of yourself like a male escort.”Darren’s ears turned red. “Mr. Fletcher, do the assistants not talk about relationships at all? Your ears are red just from a question.“You must be inexperienced in romantic relationships.”Darren started driving and said, “We learn everything but love.”Love was instinctive, and not something to be learned. He could be cold-hearted with any other woman. However, his ruthlessness seemed to disappear when it came to Caroline. Perhaps it was because he knew that he could only fall in love with his master. Therefore, he had never held his guard up against her. After spending time with Caroline, he gradually fell for her. Darren did not expect her to reciprocate his feelings. He was satisfied with loving and protecting her secretly. Of course, it would be great if she felt the same about him. “That’s good. Love is beautif
Otherwise, Belinda would not be looking for him fervently. “I’ll talk to Zachary to get him to contact the Bucham family for them to arrange someone to tail Madam Fisher. Their people are skilled at remaining undetected. They are more suitable than our men for the job.”If Belinda were going to meet Tiara’s assistant, she would be alert about someone following her. The usual detectives or bodyguards would be easily discovered and exposed if they were to tail her. If Belinda noticed, she would suspect that Caroline had leaked her schedule. She had only told Caroline about it. “Mm, you should inform Zachary about it as soon as possible. I’ll pretend I don’t know a thing. I won’t send anyone to tail Madam Fisher on my end.“You’re right, Liberty. We should act as if we’re clueless.“This might be a test for Caroline. Even if Caroline is her daughter, she might not trust her completely.”Audrey suspected that Belinda was testing Caroline. While Caroline was Belinda’s biolog
Liberty found an excuse to end the call. She then watched Duncan, who was playing with Sonny. Everyone liked to tease her and Duncan. Liberty walked over and sat beside the boys. She smiled at Sonny and asked, “Shall we spend the holidays with Dunc?”Sonny replied, “Of course. Who else will he spend it with?”Liberty was rendered speechless. Her son had long considered Duncan as family and was accustomed to his presence. She patted his head and looked toward Duncan. She asked, “I’ll try to be back before the city hall closes for the holidays. We can sign the papers and get our marriage license first. After your legs fully recover, we can hold a wedding. What do you think?”Duncan refused. “I don’t want us to get married in secret. I want to officially propose to you and hear you say yes before we get our marriage license.“While I can walk short distances now, it’s still difficult for me to go down on one knee to propose. Give me some time. I can’t make it in time befor
Belinda’s expression warmed somewhat. She said, “That child must be making up for her past. Maybe she never had the chance to visit a theme park before.”Whenever she thought of the abuse Caroline had suffered at the hands of the girls’ adoptive family, Belinda hated Celine. The audacity of Celine blaming the Fishers. She had never thought of how her parents mistreated Caroline. Celine had lived in luxury since she was young. She had been to foreign countries multiple times, let alone children's theme parks. On the other hand, Caroline just only experienced the thrill a theme park offered. “Ms. Caroline had a tough past.”The assistant, Mr. Gordon, felt sorry for Caroline as well. He had disliked Celine all along. In the past, when he had not known Celine was a fake, he suppressed his distaste for her as he had to respect her with Celine being the future matriarch. He dared not reveal his true feelings. However, after the truth was exposed, Mr. Gordon finally realized
They were all intimate pictures of Adrian and Celine. Adrian and his brothers would appear at Summitview occasionally. Every time they did, they had multiple bags with them. It was obvious they were bringing supplies over for Celine. Belinda’s heart ached from rage. She despised Celine. Celine and Hunter may have been set up, but Belinda simply could not come to terms with it. Therefore, she could no longer tolerate Celine’s presence in Fisher Manor. She also took back everything that had been given to Celine. Celine could blame or resent her, but ultimately, she was not her daughter. If Celine had decided to leave Jensburg after the incident, Belinda would have asked Mr. Gordon to give her enough money to provide her with a comfortable life. However, Celine chose revenge instead. Belinda sneered. “I wanted to let you live. You didn’t cherish it but chose to take the deadlier path instead, Celine. Don’t blame me for being cruel.”She could kill her sisters, let alone
Jason’s two children were the youngest of Belinda’s grandchildren. They were in preschool and usually stayed with their maternal grandmother, whose house was near the preschool. It was more convenient for the kids. Since that was the arrangement, Belinda would make monthly bank transfers to her in-laws for her grandchildren’s living expenses. “Tell Emma to meet me upstairs when she’s back.”“Okay, Madam Fisher. Incidentally, dinner is ready,” Elaine reminded her. After a brief silence, Belinda said, “I don’t have an appetite.”Neither her husband nor children were around. She could not enjoy her food as before. Besides, her appetite was further ruined by her bad mood. “You hadn’t had much for lunch. A lot of time has passed since then. You should eat.”“I don’t feel like it.”Belinda hung up. Elaine sighed. Not long after, Caroline returned. Darren had given her a ride back. She held cotton candy in one hand and two chocolate-dipped apple slices in the other. Da