Catherine's POV
My heart was beating fast. I held the car key tightly and said nervously, "I'll go then. Thank you for the car!" A gentle rain dropped. Therefore, I trotted to the sports car, opened the door, and sat in it. The interior of the car was exquisite and luxurious. I knew the car must have cost Blake a lot. When did he buy the car? I was wondering, and I couldn't stop smiling. If I became a spendthrift one day, it would be because I was spoiled by Blake. The car started, and I drove out slowly. When I drove to the company's parking lot, my car immediately attracted a lot of attention. "Hey! What a badass sports car!" "Don't be so surprised. Her boyfriend is King Blake!" While everyone was discussing, I passed through the lobby. Suddenly, a man hurried towards me. "Catherine." He quickly stood in front of me and looked at me pleadingly. "Catherine, can I talk to you for a minute?"Blame lay solely on Cedrick's secrecy.His mother had rushed here upon learning he had a girlfriend."Mom, please don't be angry. I know I was wrong to keep this from you. I'm sorry."Cedrick had been thoughtful and easygoing since he was a child. He was the kind of kid that adults could trust. Tabitha had always been proud of him.Tabitha's anger stemmed partly from Cedrick's maturity and discretion. He had kept his relationship hidden, a sign of independence that now made him difficult to control."Why apologize? I'm asking you, with so many women out there, why did you choose her? She's just a child, not even an adult!"Tabitha was also upset by Jessica's young age, deeming her unsuitable for marriage.While she thought Cedrick was excellent, their age gap was too big.Cedrick's face flushed as he admitted, "She is of age, nineteen years old.""Nineteen? That's so young! At your age, she should be in school, not datin
Usually docile, Jessica suddenly shook off his grip and said as a car approached, "My assistant's here. You go back upstairs!""Jess..." Cedrick's face froze, calling out her name urgently.But the stubborn figure had already hurried toward the just-parked car.Jessica got in and told her assistant to drive.The assistant looked puzzled, "Jessica, Mr. Lawrence is chasing after us.""Ignore him. Let's go," Jessica replied.Jessica was really fragile right now. She didn't want to hear him say sorry again. Every apology just made her feel worse.At that moment, Cedrick was sprinting toward them, but the black car sped past him."Uh-oh, did I upset Mr. Lawrence?" the assistant asked, panic-stricken.Jessica was lost in thought, too distraught to hear the assistant's question. She felt a deep sense of frustration and regret.Her anger had gotten the better of her, preventing her from fully hearing Cedrick's apology.
"Are you asleep, Cedrick?"Tabitha asked, though clearly upset that her son had kept her waiting outside for so long.Cedrick quickly forced a smile. "Mom, why didn't you call me? I would have picked you up.""Don't give me that. You're too wrapped up in yourself to care about your mother. You suddenly got a girlfriend without telling me, and it's Veronica's daughter, no less. Have you lost your mind?"Tabitha's voice was laced with disapproval. Unaware that Jessica was present, she stormed in and immediately confronted her son.Cedrick's expression stiffened as he glanced toward the bedroom door.Jessica, who had been about to emerge, quickly hid behind the door."Mom, you must be exhausted from your flight. Let me drive you back," Cedrick said, reaching for his car keys."Are you going out dressed like that?"Tabitha shot him a disapproving look and plopped down on the sofa. "I'm not done talking. Sit down.""Mo
The one comfort was the growing unity within the family.Abigail returned, and the emotional knots between Leo and the elders were untied.The children grew day by day. Though external dangers still lurked, the family felt more like a family.The warmth they shared increased.After dinner, Leo went upstairs to chat with his grandfather.Emerson, wearing his reading glasses, was engrossed in a book.Seeing Leo, he put it down and smiled cheerfully."Leo, you're here!" Emerson said, removing his glasses.Leo helped him put the glasses back in their case and said, "Grandpa, you're looking better every day.""Yes, Blake found a good doctor who saved these old bones of mine," Emerson replied with a grin."Blake was really worried about your illness, searching everywhere for better doctors. I did nothing for you—I'm truly ashamed," Leo said, sitting on the bed beside him, overwhelmed by guilt."Nonsense, fa
Leo's car pulled up in front of Moira's house. Tasha sat smugly in the passenger seat, savoring the last few seconds of comfort."Could you check if she's there for me?" Leo said coolly, without getting out of the car.Tasha snapped back to reality, forcing a sweet smile. "Sure, wait here!"As she stepped out, neighbors cast curious glances her way.Tasha's sense of pride swelled. She adjusted her hair and sashayed into her house.She knew full well Sunny wasn't there.But to keep up appearances, she wandered through the house, asked a servant, and then returned to report to Leo, "She's not here, I'm afraid."No sooner had she finished than Leo's sports car sped off like a gust of wind.Tasha stood rooted to the spot, stunned.Leo's haste made her seethe with frustration.What was so special about Sunny that Leo cared so much? She stamped her foot in rage.Leo's mood had turned chaotic. If Sunny wasn't at M
Third Person's POVRichard sat grimly at home, awaiting news. Upon hearing the report, he let out a cold sneer. Could Emily truly betray him?Evidence suggested she had accessed the files in his office—what did she know, and to what end?Was someone backing her?Blake was the only name that came to mind.Emily was head over heels for him. If Blake promised her something in return, she might very well turn against her adoptive father.But didn't Blake despise her?He had uncovered her role in the construction site accident.How could he forgive such a grave mistake?If Blake had indeed forgiven her and recruited her for his schemes, he was a far more formidable adversary than Richard had anticipated.Richard's thoughts soon turned to the photos of him meeting Bianca that had been leaked. Had Emily also been behind those?If she was working for Blake, could she have followed him when he left home to mee