โNot a lot of people from the younger generation know his name. Itโs nothing weird.โIt was something her mother had told her when she was a child. Her mother had started becoming a designer because she loved Dilaโs work. She had wanted to use the gothic style to prove that dark jewelry, just like vintage jewelry, had its unique charm. Willow bit her lip.โAnnoying Maisie, why would she talk about a dead man? Sheโs just jealous that my designs are trending.โโYes, old Mr. Dila passed away when he was young. I just got into this business not long ago, so I just never made the connection.โ Willow pretended to look sorry. Maisie raised her brow. โThatโs weird then. If you donโt even know about old Mr. Dila, where did you get your gothic inspiration from?โWillowโs face slowly became stiff. The people around them seemed to be interested in Willowโs answer. The two socialites looked at Willow. Willowโs hands curled into fists, and she couldnโt wait to tear up Maisieโs mouth. I
What Maisie meant was Pearl had no power as a guest here. Pearl looked around at the people whispering to each other and realized something. She crossed her arms. โWhich family do you belong to?โMaisie shrugged and didnโt answer. Willow walked next to her and said, โWeโre the Vanderbilts. Sheโs my sister.โThe Vanderbilts were famous too. Maisie touched her forehead. The Vanderbilts had money, but they were not considered elites. Why would she say that out loud? โVanderbilts?โPearl asked, โWhat Vanderbilt? Iโve never heard of you.โGreat, Willow was caught in a tough spot. Everyone there seemed to know and started whispering. โVanderbilts? Vanderbilts of Vaenna?โAfter Pearl heard them, she covered her mouth but laughed. โVaenna Jewellery? That small jewelry company? Youโre nothing compared to La Perla.โWillow lowered her head, biting hard on her lip. But something came to her mind. She looked kind and generous, โMs. Santiago, Vaenna was founded by my sisterโs mo
Crash!The place went into chaos. โZee!โKennedy immediately rushed over to help her up, but she knocked over the wine bottles and glasses on the table when she fell. Her white gown was dyed red, and shattered glass cut her arm. All the discussion was on Pearl. Pearl stood there, rooted, looking pale. โNo, no, Iโ I didnโt mean to push her.โShe hadnโt used any force!โZee, youโre hurt!โ Kennedy looked at her arm and started to panic. Willow looked happy. Even though she wasnโt too badly hurt from the fall, she would probably be thrown out for causing such a commotion. โIโm alright, Uncle Kennedy.โ Maisie slowly stood up, ignoring how messy she looked. She calmly looked at Pearl, who was pale. โMs. Santiago, I was just giving you a reminder. I didnโt expect you to do this. I have a terrible impression of La Perla now.โโIโ You did this deliberately!โ Pearl snapped back into reality and pointed at her. โI just lightly pushed you, and you fell. Youโre trying to frame me
Willow got excited when she saw Nolan walking over. โNolโโ But when she started to speak, Nolan walked past her as if she didnโt exist. He walked to Maisie under watchful eyes. Pearl was stunned. Why was Mr. Goldmann there? How was that possible?โMrโ Mr. Goldmann, who is this woman? Why are youโโNolan looked at her through the corner of his eyes. โSince you touched my woman, I donโt think you wish to continue surviving in this business.โโMr.Goldmannโs woman!โ the crowd murmured. Mr. Goldmann had never announced his love interests, but today, he did so!Many socialitesโ hearts shattered on the spot. Willowโs face slowly started to turn pale. Her nails dug into her palm while she shot daggers at Maisie. Why? Why was Maisie so charming that she could make Nolan admit to their relationship?She had been by his side for six years, but he never openly admitted to their relationship. She couldnโt accept that๏ผThe PR manager carefully explained, โMr. Goldmann, Iโm sorry,
Nolan stretched out his palms to the back of her neck, jerked her forward, and kissed her lips harshly in a punitive manner.โUm... Nolan Goldmann, let me go...โ Maisie, who had just gotten the chance to catch her breath, was kissed by him again.He directly pressed his body against hers this time around while she was assaulted with kisses, and her mind went blank.The manโs aura surrounded her, and the hands that were resisting and pushing against his chest could only grasp the hem of his collar at that moment.โIt hurts. Youโre pressing against me...โ Maisieโs arms were being crushed, and she screamed vaguely in pain.Nolan supported his body and tried not to put all his weight onto her. He then bit her lip lightly and said in a low voice, โDo you dare to hurt yourself again in the future?โMaisie did not answer.Nolanโs palm, which was supporting her waist, started moving around.She shuddered all of a sudden and immediately applied pressure onto his restless and warm hand.
โTherefore, Maisie must have met and known Erwin earlier than six years ago.โNolan was thinking about something when he saw a graceful silhouette appearing in his sight.The crane embroidery on the evening gown looked well-proportioned, dazzlingly glamorous. The vest underneath the dress accentuated its wearer's slender waist, and the smooth curves that it emphasized were extremely eye-catching.When the evening dress was worn on Maisieโs body, it made her look like a beauty that came out of a stunning painting. She looked so phenomenal that no one could afford to blink or take their eyes off her.Nolan stared at her closely, and his eyes lit up.โThis seductive fairy! I really want to rip off the beauty and elegance that sheโs wearing on the surface and feast on her vigorously.โMaisie seemed to have picked up the menacing intent in the eyes of the man, so she turned around and wanted to escape.Just as she was stretching her hand out to open the door, an arm passed by her wai
Maisie changed into the evening gown and walked out of the restroom to the banquet with Nolan.The two of them were dazzlingly captivating when they appeared at the banquet. Nolan was still as indifferent and expressionless as usual, and Maisie did not dare to look at him anymore after witnessing the โspectacularโ scene.โIโve done nothing. Aaah, can I suffer from amnesia starting from what happened just now!?โโZee.โ Kennedy walked toward her, looking all worried. โIs your injury okay?โโItโs okay. Itโs a puny injury, and itโs been dealt with.โ Maisie smiled.Nolan wrapped his arms around Maisieโs waist and smiled faintly at Kennedy. โDonโt worry, Mr. Fannon, Iโll take care of her now that Iโm here.โStanding in the crowd, Willow tightened the grip of her hand that was holding a wine glass.โEveryoneโs attention is on Maisie and Nolan.โShe gnashed her teeth bitterly while listening to the enviable remarks of those around her.โI should be the one whoโs standing next to him.
After making the arrangements, Pearl deliberately went to tell Nolan about the incident. She then took a group of people out in search of Maisie.โI bet Maisie shouldโve become the plaything of those people when we manage to locate her.โWillow really could not wait to witness that scene now.โMaisie Vanderbilt will definitely be ruined tonight! So what if her kids are Nolanโs? The Goldmanns will never take in such a filthy woman!โMaisie followed the bartender to the lounge, and Pearl was there in the lounge, waiting for her.After the bartender left, Pearl got up and walked toward her. โMs. Vanderbilt, Iโm sorry, the incident from before is all my fault. I wanted to meet you alone just to apologize to you. Can you forgive me?โPearl grabbed her hand with a solemn expression, seeking her forgiveness.โHer acting skills are so believable that I might really think sheโs learned her lesson if I didnโt already know about their plan.โShe pulled her hand out slowly and smiled. โMs.
โDaisie.โ Leah and Morrison walked up to her with wine glasses. โYou look so pretty today.โโThank you,โ Daisie said with a smile.Leah lifted her wine glass. โI propose a toast. Morrison and I wish you a happy marriage.โDaisie clinked glasses with her. โSame goes for you and Morrison.โAfter the toast, Cameron walked up to Daisie with Waylon. Behind them were Freyja, Colton, Maisie, and Nolan.Maisie raised her hand and caressed her on the cheek. โYou were great earlier today.โShe giggled. โReally?โNolan added, โYouโll forever be our dazzling pride, so yes.โDaisie grinned as if she was still the little princess of the family.Nollace came over. โDad, Mom, a toast to the both of you. Thank you for letting me have Daisieโs hand.โโConsider yourself lucky.โ Nolan snorted softly, picked up his wine glass, and clinked glasses with him. โYouโd better treat my daughter well from now on.โNollace glanced at Daisie. โDonโt worry. Sheโll forever be my one and only.โMaisie chuck
In order to make way for the wedding carriage, other vehicles had been forbidden from accessing the route from the palace to the cathedral.Daisie looked out of the carriageโthe streets were crowded with citizens, and they were all there to witness this grand scene.Nollace, sitting on the side, was wearing a double-breasted dark blue military jacket. He looked tall and broad, and there were two St. Patrickโs Stars on his epaulets, one on each side, a full set of medals on his chest, and other complicated decorations.He held the back of Daisieโs hand and smiled suddenly. โYou have sweaty palms.โDaisie looked back at him and responded with a trembling voice, โIโm nervous.โHe lifted her hand and kissed the back of her hand. โIโm here, so donโt be nervous. Just take it easy.โDaisieโs gaze landed on his wedding jacket. โYou look nice in this uniform.โNollace chuckled. โAnd my bride looks stunning too.โArriving at the cathedral, Nollace was separated from Daisie. Accompanied b
โBy the way, whereโs Cameron?โ asked Morrison.Waylon replied, โSheโs accompanying her father on a stroll. Iโm going to go meet them already, so Iโll leave you to yourselves for now. You can do whatever you want with your free time.โAfter saying that, he got up and left the couple.Morrison shook his head. โHeโs changed now that he has a wife.โโYouโre speaking as if you havenโt changed.โ Leah got up instantly and left the restaurant.Morrison put his cup down and caught up to her immediately. โHey, why would you leave me behind? Wait for me.โMaisie and Saydie came out of the private room and ran into Nolan and Quincy in the corridor.Quincy nodded. โMrs. Goldmann.โMaisie stopped in front of Nolan, and Nolan grabbed her by her hand. โHave you finished catching up?โโOf course. Didnโt you want to go to the Hathawaysโ villa with Dad in the afternoon?โNolan smiled. โI was waiting for you. Weโre just going over to have a meal together.โQuincy walked up to Saydieโs side and
Daisie grinned from ear to ear. โThen Iโll wear this crown on my wedding day, which can be considered an endorsement for my momโs jewelry company and design.โNollace hugged her from behind. โYou can do anything as long as you like it.โโฆThe members of the Goldmanns arrived in Yaramoor two days before the wedding and stayed in the hotel arranged by Nollace. The royal family had reserved the entire hotel for receiving distinguished guests from Zlokova who came to attend the wedding.Members from the Bouchers and the Lucases showed up, and Sunny was also present.There were also some familiar faces from the Zlokovian entertainment industry. Hannah, Amy, James, and Charlie, who were close friends with Daisie, all came.Leah and Morrison were also on the invitation list.When Maisie came to the restaurant, the waiter led her into a private room.As soon as she saw the man sitting inside, she smiled and exclaimed, โGodfather!โStrix slowly turned around.She had not seen him for
The rest of the people laughed.The night came, and the entire city was shrouded in a mist of neon light. Daisie and Nollace returned to Taylorton after having their dinner.Her hair was wet as she got out of the shower. Nollace took over her towel and helped her to dry her hair.She sat in front of her dresser and looked at the person behind her through the mirror. There was a smile tugging at the corner of her mouth as she said, โNolly, Iโm really looking forward to our wedding.โโReally?โ Nollace gently dried the soft tips of her hair. โIโm looking forward to it too.โโI can say that my life is perfect now, right? Since I can marry and walk down the aisle with the man I love the most.โHe laughed out loud and leaned down to her ear. โYou know what? All the wishes in my life have come true as well.โDaisie turned her head around. โWhat are your wishes?โโMarry you, give you a wedding, and have our own kids.โShe was stunned. Slowly, her face turned red due to her embarrassme
โYeah, itโs true,โ replied Zephir.โIt seems like youโve finally become more mature after coming back from your vacation.โ Naomi patted his shoulder. โI wish you all the best in your future endeavors.โ He smiled at her but did not say anything.โฆSoon, it was the end of the month. Their vacation had come to an end, and they returned to Bassburgh.Maisie and Nolan were waiting for them in the courtyard. After getting out of the car, Daisie ran up to them. โMommy! Daddy!โShe hugged both of them.Nolan petted her head and smiled helplessly. โYouโre an adult now. You should stop acting like a kid.โShe smiled back at them and said, โBut I know Iโll always be your kid in your eyes.โMaisie chuckled and looked at the other people. โIt seems like you guys had a lot of fun. Anyway, come in first. We should eat together tonight.โFreyja and Cameron went to look for their kids after they went into the house. Charm and her two cousins were staying in the same room. All of them were sl
Nollace looked at them. โWhat a coincidence.โโMorrison and I were here earlier than you guys,โ said Leah. โWe only found out that you guys were here when Daisie posted a photo on her Facebook page.โDaisie pulled Leah to the seat and said, โThen you should stay a few more days with us.โAfter Morrison took his seat, Waylon introduced him to Freyja and Daisie. โSheโs my sister-in-law, Freyja, and sheโs my sister. Her name is Daisie.โโIโve seen them before at your wedding,โ said Morrison. โYour sister is my wifeโs classmate. She has told me before.โโSince when did I become your wife? Thereโs a chance I may not marry you in the future,โ said Leah.โWeโre already engaged. If you donโt want to marry me, who else are you going to marry?โ Morrison frowned, causing the crowd to break out in a burst of laughter, save for Daisie.She looked at Leah in disbelief and asked, โEngaged? When did you get engaged, Leah?โ Leah cleared her throat and replied, โWell, I forgot to inform you abo
The stall owner said, โ$10 for three chances.โโ$10 for three chances only? Thatโs expensive,โ commented Freyja.The stall owner raised his head and said, โIโm the cheapest around here. Other stalls offer $15 for three chances.โ Daisie tugged at Freyja and said, โLet's just give him the money. It isn't easy for them to set up a stall here anyway, so let's have some fun.โAfter that, she gave $20 to the stall owner and said, โPlease give us six hoops.โThe stall owner gave her six hoops. She had her eyes set on a bracelet. Although she knew it was fake, it was rather beautiful. She held a hoop and threw it toward the bracelet.However, she did not get it.She threw another two hoops at the bracelet, but her attempts failed, much to her chagrin. She had only three hoops left.Seeing that Daisie was prepared to give up, Cameron took over the rest of the hoops in her hand and said, โLeave it to me.โShe squinted and aimed at the bracelet. After that, she threw the hoop at it an
The night of the old town was silent. The air was filled with nothing but the humming of insects. There was a lamp hanging outside of the tent on the grass. The atmosphere was quiet. Daisie was tossing and turning in the sleeping bag as sleep just wouldn't come to her. Suddenly, an arm appeared across her waist as she was brought into a chest. โWhatโs the matter? You canโt sleep?โโYeahโฆโ She buried her head in his chest and said, โI want to go to take a leak, but Iโm a little bit scared.โNollace kissed her forehead and said, โIโll go with you then.โBoth of them came out of the tent. Nollace took a flashlight and led Daisie to a row of trees in the distance. Daisie turned her head and said, โYou wait for me here.โNollace nodded. โJust shout my name if you need anything.โShe walked into the forest and stopped in front of a tree not far away from Nollace.After she had done her business, she hastily got out of the forest and held tightly to Nollaceโs arm. โAlright, letโs go