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Spoiled by Mr. Russellย ย ย Chapter 1217
When the couple and their son reached home, they saw the black Volkswagen Atlas parked within the compound and knew their company had arrived.โMr. Corden is always on time, isnโt he?โ Lily said with a chuckle when she saw the car.Alexander carried Galen and got out of the car. Then he held out a hand to support Lily and said unhappily, โOf course he is. Heโs after something of ours.โโArenโt business deals supposed to benefit both sides?โ Lily said lowly.Over the last six months, Mike Corden had frequented their house, seemingly spending most of his time in the country. Although the core of his business was still based overseas, he had spent more time in Hyderland.Alexander even suspected Mike was gradually moving his business back to the country. Alexander slowly let down his guard when the man showed no signs of doing so except forming a long-term partnership with Lilyโs studio by giving her a large order.Besides, since Galen was born, he enjoyed Nick Cordenโs company and
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Hearing this, Alexander looked perturbed and said, โFat chance is all heโs got!โMike was speechless, and so was Lily. Palming her belly, she could imagine how much Alexander would dote on his daughter if she gave birth to a girl. He waited outside the delivery room, expecting Galen to be a girl, and was shocked to learn that she had given birth to a boy.Alexander gradually developed a loving fatherly relationship with Galen because he was the firstborn child and an energetic boy who enjoyed laughing. The man was thrilled to learn that Lily was pregnant with twins and was sure he would get at least one daughter. He was naturally upset that Mike was trying to get him to marry off his yet-to-be-born daughter. Mike could say anything, but Alexander would become upset if he brought up marriage. โCan you two stop squabbling over this?โ Trying to smooth things over, Lily changed the subject. โI learned youโre giving my studio an additional order for the next quarter. Is the dem
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Mike did not stay long. After he left, Lily took a bath and checked on her sleeping son before returning to the bedroom.Having just taken a shower, Alexander got out of the bathroom with only a towel around his waist, revealing his firm muscles. Lily took a glance and blushed. Although they had been married for quite some time and she was already pregnant for the second time, she felt awkward seeing him half-naked and averted her gaze. Tempted by her shy look, Alexander strolled over. Seeing his healthy complexion as he neared, her heart pumped quickly. She turned to walk to the bed but only managed to take one step before he grabbed her arm and pulled her into his chest. โShy, huh?โ He lowered his head and pressed it against the top of hers. Despite her face flushing and her racing heart, Lily did not want to admit it. โSays who? Iโve seen it a thousand times. Thereโs nothing to be shy about.โIt was as if she was trying to reason with herself. โYes, Iโve seen it a thou
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Lily pulled her finger in reflex but did not withdraw it. She gave him a feigned, angry look and let him continue. When she put her finger in his mouth, she felt his tongue twirl around it, giving her a ticklish but enticing sensation. Lily knew what would happen next and gave him a gentle shove with her other hand. โCut it out!โAlexander did as he was told and let go of her finger while lowering down to kiss her lips. Due to their busy schedules with their child, work, and numerous other responsibilities, they had not had physical contact in a while. Additionally, he had been cautious because of her pregnancy. The kiss, however, ignited their pent-up desires. It was like starting an uncontrollable, blazing fire.After the first pregnancy, the two knew what to do, and besides giving him two gentle pushes, Lily did not resist him much before going with it.Their bodies became one on the soft bed, undulating like sea waves. Perhaps he had held it for too long, or perhaps the
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โIโm not thinking of other men. Iโm thinking about something serious!โLily knitted her brow and continued, โDonโt you think he seemed a bit strange today? He didnโt talk about Blossom and only touched on the order and the deal when we brought it up. Also, Nicky didnโt come today.โโDidnโt he say the boy has to study?โ Alexander thought nothing of it.โDonโt forget that Nick takes one-on-one classes and his private teacher follows him around. How could he fall behind on his schoolwork? Also, when has Mike ever forgotten to bring him along whenever he comes here? Nick loves playing with Galen!โโThere seems to be something fishy about it indeed.โAlexander nodded but grew upset when he heard the last part. โWhat do you mean he enjoys playing with my son? Is Galen a toy?โLily suppressed a smile.Indeed, Nick was good to Galen. He thought about Galen whenever there was anything delicious to eat and fun to play with, but he could be pretty competitive while having fun. Nevertheless
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โIโm scared theyโll use my research for unknown purposes, and thereโs no way to know what consequences it will lead to.โโDonโt be scared.โ Alexander held Lilyโs hand gently, trying to give her warmth and encouragement. โIf you think there might be a problem and donโt wish to continue, then end the collaboration. No one can ever force you!โAfter experiencing an internal power struggle, La Beautรฉ Group grew steadily under Alexanderโs leadership, and its business empire became more diverse.As Alexander knew he should not put all his eggs into one basket, his company had not only involved itself in real estate, fashion, and entertainment but also branched out into new territories such as technology and medicine.Also, he was more visionary and had a more acute observation than others. That was what put La Beautรฉ Group in the leading position throughout Kingsland. Therefore, he was not exaggerating when he said no one would dare to force his woman to do things against her wishes.H
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The following day, Alexander got out of bed to wash up, then went downstairs to have breakfast. After seeing Galen, he returned to the bedroom and found Lily still in deep slumber.He called her twice, but she barely opened her eyes and grunted before turning over and getting back to sleep.Alexander noticed how tired she was and felt a bit sorry. โHave I overindulged myself and made her that exhausted?โHe tucked her in and said softly, โDonโt you have to attend a conference tonight? If youโre too tired, then donโt go.โHe thought she was sleeping, but her lips moved while her eyes remained closed. โNo, this a symposium held by the Medicinal Herbs Association. I have to go.โAlexander did not expect Lilyโs mind to be so clear, even though she looked like she was sleeping soundly. He smiled. โHow about I get someone to send you over?โโNo, Iโll just take a cab. There are going to be a lot of old and pedantic men over there. I donโt want to draw unnecessary attention.โAfter all,
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Going straight over there, Lily saw a rather sizable boutique and walked in. Its interior design was quaint, and a mild scent of sandalwood filled the air. There were only a few customers and salespersons, and Lily started to check out the merchandise herself. Going around the aisles, she saw that most dresses were slim-fit and unsuitable, as they would make her bulging belly conspicuous. As she moved around the bend and was about to turn into the next aisle, a salesgirl approached her. โWould you like to buy a... dress?โThe woman paused halfway when she saw what Lily was wearing. Those who came here to shop usually wore expensive clothes, and the dresses here were not cheap as they were of top quality in terms of materials and craftsmanship.For the past two years, wearing branded clothing has been fashionable. Those who did so felt superior to others and looked down on those who did not. Lily had always worn simple loungewear to better take care of her son. Even when s
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Spoiled by Mr. Russellย ย ย Chapter 2452
Lily tilted her head up to fight back her tears, saying, โThereโs something I find strange.โโWhat is it?โ Mike asked after comforting his son.โInstead of detaining Prince Ross, Her Majesty has sent him back to Yudonia. If so, why couldnโt we reach him?โAfter some thought, Mike answered, โThere are two possibilities. Itโs probably due to poor signals, or he doesnโt want us to contact him.โThe two shared a look, knowing what each other was wondering.โWhy canโt we contact Ross? Is he planning something?โโฆThree days later, Lily inserted the last needle into the queenโs leg and looked up at her, saying, โYou should start feeling your legs tomorrow. Still, itโll take some time before you can stand.โSuddenly, Lily chuckled.โWhy are you laughing?โ Yasmin touched her legs. She had begun to regain sensation in her legs over the last two days. She then began to believe that she could get up. However, the queen was hesitant when the queen heard Lily chuckle.Lily shook her head
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Lily straightened up and said without resentment, โOf course, you wouldnโt.โโThatโsโฆ quite a pity,โ the queen murmured thoughtfully.โWell, thereโs a price to pay for everything. Thatโs how the world balances itself,โ Lily continued, โI canโt stop you if you must carry on with R10. Still, I wonโt witness whether or not it succeeds. I just wish the outcome isnโt something youโll regret.โLily smiled and turned to head out the door.Rick heard their conversation as he stood guard outside. After exchanging looks with Lily as she brushed past him, he entered the room and saw the needles in Yasminโs legs. โYour Majesty, those needlesโโThe queen waved dismissively. โItโs okay. Lily will remove them later.โEven so, Rick was wary. โYouโre being too careless, Your Majesty. What if that womanโโโShe wouldnโt,โ Yasmin interjected, shaking her head."Why do you trust her so much?" Rick asked despite himself. The queen fell silent. If Rick had not asked her that, she would not have rea
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Lily took out a cloth and unfolded it, revealing a row of silver needles inside. Yasmin was surprised she carried the needles with her.โTell me. What do you want?โ The queen took a deep breath to calm herself. She then reminded herself that she could always say no to Lilyโs request. Still, Yasmin was cautious about Lily trying to trick her.Lily casually said, "I left because Prince Ross wanted to help me. I hope you donโt punish him.""That's it?" Yasmin thought she had misheard Lily. 'Is she trying to talk terms with me just so that I won't punish my son?' she wondered in disbelief."Ross is my son. I won't harm him. Don't you think you've wasted an opportunity by making such a request?" The queen shook her head. "I wasnโt sure if youโd blame him, but he did rescue me once. If I don't do anything, it would be ungrateful of me," Lily said gently, "Also, didnโt you already lock him up?"Yasmin was puzzled. "No, I only sent him back to Yudonia. He kept trying to get me to sto
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"Three days," Lily replied.โThatโs it?!โ Yasmin was in disbelief. She thought Lily would try to buy some more time and suspected she would say the process would take several months or even years.โI havenโt felt my legs for over a decade. I wouldnโt mind waiting for three more days.โโAre you sure I can get up and walk in just three days?โ Yasmin pressed her legs hard but felt nothing. She would have treated her legs long ago if it were that easy.The queen had visited many famous doctors from various countries, but they could only stop her legs from getting weaker. However, Lily confidently told Yasmin that she could fix her legs so quickly.Yasmin wanted to believe it.After some consideration, Lily said, โI canโt guarantee that youโll walk as fast as you once could. After all, you havenโt used your legs for a long time, and your muscles have atrophied. Still, youโll recover slowly.โYasmin nodded repeatedly, thinking it was good enough. She never dreamed of walking as well a
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โBecause only our opinions matter." Lily thought of something and said, "Unless you choose to believe Rhea.""Iโฆ don't trust anyone." Yasminโs expression stiffened as she turned her wheelchair away."Your Majesty, I know you're dedicated to the experiment, but there are other things in life. Have you ever considered letting go of your burden to sightsee? Youโve done enough as a queen over the last few decades. Arenโt you tired of living a lonely life?โLily gently spoke as she gazed at Yasminโs back.The older woman caressed her knees with both hands and stared down at her legs, murmuring, โSightsee, huh? Iโve forgotten what thatโs like.โYasmin had not used her legs for many years. Initially, she could still stand up and sometimes took a few steps. However, she could no longer get to her feet.She had grown accustomed to sitting in a wheelchair, but she felt a pang of sorrow after hearing Lilyโs suggestion.Lily asked, โWhat if I can help you stand again? What if you can walk a
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"Yes, I returned not just for him but also for you," Lily said, "I'm sure you were anxious for my return, weren't you?"Yasmin scoffed dismissively. "Why would I be? I have my bargaining chip. Besides, did you honestly think I couldnโt bring you back?""Bargaining chip? Do you mean Nick?" Lily shook her head with a smile. "Don't forget that he's not my son. Do you think he'll be much of a bargaining chip to you if I choose to ignore him for my three children?"She did not wait for Yasmin to reply and continued, "Besides, Nick still has a father whoโs willing to die for him. If Mike decides to take drastic action against youโ Yes, you're a queen, and you don't care much about an insignificant businessman.โHowever, don't forget that his business spans worldwide. There's no guarantee what he might do. Who knows, he might spread information that can affect Your Majesty and Yudonia's reputation?""Youโฆ" The queen was exasperated but could not retort.Lily noticed it and casually said
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Rick could only remain silent at that moment.Yasmin then turned her wheelchair around and blandly said, โBring Lily over. Iโd like to see what excuses that sly woman can come up with.โ"Your Majesty?" Rick was puzzled. "You know she'll just lie to you. Why must youโ"Yasmin interjected, "I'd like to hear what she has to say."Rick had no choice but to leave and do as she said.As Lily was about to doze off, she heard noises from outside and opened her eyes. Immediately after, the door opened, and Rick appeared. He glared at her and spoke coldly, โHer Majesty wants to see you.โLily glanced at Rick calmly and stood up as if she had expected his appearance. On the other hand, Mike rose before her and headed out.However, Rick stopped him as he reached the door. โYou stay.โ"But we came together!" Mike glanced over his shoulder at Lily, signaling her to persuade the man. Rick added, "The queen doesnโt wish to see you. Just stay here!"Lily patted Mike's shoulder and said gentl
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Everyone was shocked when Lily returned to the embassy with Mike. One of the staff members quickly left to report the news to Queen Yasmin.Meanwhile, Lily saw people peering at her and Mike from the corner. Afterward, several guarded-looking men appeared. Lilt recognized them as the queenโs attendants. They brought Mike and Lily inside and then gave the duo a thorough search.The men only relaxed after finding nothing suspicious about the duo. Even so, Lily could not see the queen as the men told her to wait in an innermost room instead.After returning to the embassy, Lily felt a sense of strange familiarity. Although she knew the place well, her mindset had changed.She previously hated the embassy and simply wanted to escape. However, she had returned with a critical mission. Not only did she have to complete it, but she also needed to leave the place in one piece.While she was calm, Mike was somewhat anxious. He clasped his hands on his knees and glanced around as he sat dow
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"I promise I'll do anything you want, okay?" Mike begged. He was desperate to see his son, so he decided to follow Lily when she insisted on returning to the embassy.Mike continued, โIf any of you go with her, they might stop or suspect you. They wonโt do that to me. Itโs natural for me to want to see and rescue my son. Iโm the best candidate because it makes sense for me to sacrifice myself for him.โAfter a short silence, Lily said, โYouโre right.โ She then looked at Alexander, who pondered before slowly raising his head and saying, โMe too.โDominic tapped the table. "So do I."Cameron thought for a moment before saying, "I've no objections."Seeing this, Austin spread his arms and said, "Since you all agree, what else can I say? Let's do it!"It did not matter whether or not he agreed, but he just wanted to support Mike. The latter nodded and became emotional, saying, โThanks, you guys!โ"Why are you thanking us? Just be careful, and donโt be rash like you promised," Aust
