Maisie pushed open the door and walked into the office.Nolan was behind the desk, supporting his forehead with one hand while reading the documents in front of him. He had heard Maisie's conversation with Quincy outside, lifted his gaze, and chuckled. โAre you trying to become a matchmaker now? You can always arrange a blind date for Quincy.โMaisie put the lunchbox on the desk. โHeโs your employee. As his boss, why arenโt you the one arranging it for him?โNolan smirked as he put down the documents. โItโs not that you donโt know me. I donโt know many women.โMaisie choked on her own words.โSure enough, since I got to know him up until now, Iโve never seen any of Nolanโs female friends. All the people around him are basically men.โMaisie propped her arms against the surface of the desk and leaned forward. โNolan, you shouldโve been very popular back in college. Did none of the ladies in college tackle you back then?โNolan caressed her cheek with his palm. โYes, I didnโt real
Quincy pushed the door open and quickly walked up to the desk. โMr. Goldmann, Mr. Xavier of Beyond Tech Corporation wants to see you.โNolan frowned. โBeyond Tech Corporation hasnโt been in any collaboration with us before this. What do they wish to bring to my attention?โQuincy shook his head. โIโm not sure. The front desk said they had already been waiting for an hour. Itโs said that Beyond Tech Corporation is about to be acquired by another company, and its prospects are looking rather grim, so maybe heโs here to seek some sort of collaboration?โNolan put the documents on the desk and leaned back against the back of the chair. โA tech company thatโs about to be acquired comes to me for a collaboration. What do they think Blackgold is? A charity? Tell the front desk to ask them to leave.โQuincy called the front desk and told them exactly what Nolan said.The receptionists then said something to him, and he looked at Nolan immediately. โMr. Goldmann, was Mr. Xavierโs daughter
Elaine and her father were even more awkward. Nolan didnโt seem to want to hear what happened in college, so he cut straight to the point. โYou can be blunt, Mr. Xavier. Even if we were coursemates, we werenโt that close, so thereโs no need to pretend to be friends.โHis intentions were clear. Trying to use their relationship as acquaintances to help Beyond Tech was pointless because they werenโt close, and Nolan couldnโt care less about that.Edward understood, so he changed his tune. โBeyond Tech is facing some financial issues, and I heard that you took computer science in college and youโre versed in technology, so weโd like to ask for your help.โNolan crossed his legs and leaned back while crossing his arms. โI donโt waste time on failed ventures. Thereโs nothing about Beyond Tech that intrigues me.โEdward clenched his jaw because he didnโt know what to say. Elaine stood up. โMr. Goldmann, I know that Beyond Tech is nothing in your eyes because the IT companies under Bla
Maisie smiled. โWe have three big spenders at home. Of course I have to help you out.โNolan looked toward the father and daughter. โMy wife has asked me to think about it, so I will.โEdward was very surprised but smiled, โThank you, Mrs. Goldmann, and thank you, Mr. Goldmann, for giving us a chance.โAfter Quincy walked them out, Maisie stood up. โI should leaveโโBefore she could finish, Nolan pulled her into his arms and buried his face in her hair. โLeave to go where?โShe cried, โBack to my office!โNolan was in heat. โDonโt even think of going back today.โAt MorwichโฆTanner brought Noah to the zoo. Noah had his arms around his neck while he looked around excitedly. He was curious about all the animals because he had never been to a zoo. He asked question after question, but Tanner answered all of them patiently. Pearl followed behind them. It was the first time she saw her son so happy, so she didnโt want to interrupt them.The zoo was crowded, so she lost sight of T
Tanner slowly spoke. โNoah needs a complete family and me.โPearl pausedโher chest heavingโbut pulled her hand out of his grasp. โI donโt want to get married.โ She no longer had the courage to go through marriage. Tannerโs eyes lost hope, but he understood she didnโt want to forgive him.He said, โWe wonโt have to get married if you donโt want to. Weโll do it if or when you want to. Pearl, the decision is in your hands. I wonโt force it.โ Tanner touched her face, which looked cold because he wanted to warm her up.Pearl looked around and took a deep breath. โIโm not worth the effort.โโI think you are.โ Tanner got closer and rubbed his hand on her cheek. โPearl, you and Noah bring meaning to my life.โPearl froze before looking into his eyes. โTanner, if we got married and you had a tainted wife, you would need to hear people talking behind your back. Do you think thatโs a marriage you want?โโI donโt care,โ Tanner touched her face and stared into her eyes, โI donโt care what o
Nolan hadnโt planned to work with Beyond Tech, especially when they tried to use his relationship with Elaine. He didnโt want another situation like the Hannigans.Nathaniel had tried to introduce Maizie to him under the guise of a partnership when he lost his memories. If there were any underlying motives, he wouldnโt consider a partnership, even if it were with a great company.However, Beyond Tech was open and good at reading people. Since Maisie was interested, he had agreed on behalf of her.Maisie smiled. โIโll go where my dear brings me.โNolan smiled and agreed.After the call ended, Lucy slowly turned around. โMs. Vanderbilt, which Mr. Xavier were you talking about?โMaisie smiled and answered, โFrom Beyond Tech.โLucyโs expression slightly changed. Maisie noticed that and squinted. โWhatโs wrong?โLucy snapped back to her senses, scratched her head, and smiled. โItโs nothing. I was just curious. Iโm going back to work.โThe moment she left the office and closed the
Jenna was surprised, then looked toward Edward and smiled.Edward made it lively during their dinner while Elaine had a few things to say when the food was served.Nolan rarely spoke when dining, and Maisie would usually be the one speaking. She noticed that Jenna had no interactions with Elaine. After dinner, Edward walked them to the door. Maisie said goodbye to them politely and got into the car with Nolan. The car slowly drove away while she looked into the side mirror. โI felt that Jenna didnโt really blend in.โNolan casually unbuttoned his jacket, tilted his head, and smiled. โYou were paying attention to that?โโI just found it odd.โ Maisie leaned on his shoulder. โJenna had to look at her husband before speaking and didnโt interact with her daughter as though she was an outsider.โWhen the driver heard that, he said, โI heard that this is Mr. Xavierโs second wife. Ms. Xavier was from the first wife who he divorced many years ago.โMaisie leaned forward with a curio
Elaine walked toward the car.The car drove into the car park. After Lucy parked the car, she came out and closed the door. As soon as she turned around, she saw Elaine walking toward her. โIt has been a long time, Lucy. It seems like youโre leading a pretty good life. You even have a new car.โLucy did not expect to run into Elaine here. The smile on her face disappeared. โSo? It's not like I'm spending your family's money.โJust when she was about to leave, Elaine stopped her. โIt has been three years. You don't even care about how your mother is living in our house?โWhen Elaine talked about her mother, Lucy averted her gaze and fell silent.When she turned 15, her mother remarried a businessman. Since then, she and her mother had been living with the Xaviers. She had also acknowledged her stepfather as her father and changed her surname. However, she knew that she and her mother had always been outsiders. Her mother was obedient to the man and tried her best to be a good
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