Ian did not answer.Elaine also felt that she had spoken out of turn because they had agreed not to interfere with each otherโs life. โIโm sorry, I didnโt mean it. I just think that if youโre regretting it, itโll be better for us to stay engaged for the time being.โBeing engaged will make it easier for you to seize power too.โโIโve never liked to force others. Even though heโs the one who proposed the marriage at the beginning, the purpose of the marriage has always been the benefit that each of us will get from the marriage at the end of the day. We wonโt have anything to do with each other, let alone fall for each other.โBut Iโve been a little hesitant recently, hesitant about my decision.โIโve never been afraid of a marriage of convenience as I could still keep the life that I want after the marriage. Getting a divorce can be done any time if I find out we donโt suit each other. The whole thing will still be acceptable to me as long as itโs not troublesome.โBut after list
Ian seemed to have seen through her thoughts. โItโs the last four digits of my cell phone number.โElaine was rendered speechless.โThis is a little awkward now.โShe chuckled and helped him in the door. โThereโs no need to explain that.โHe responded with a light hum. โIโm not explaining.โโIโm just telling her the pin. It doesnโt mean anything.โHe stretched out his hand to turn on the chandelier, and the space lit up instantly. The interior of the villa looked quite simple. There were not as many bells and whistles as she imagined, and it did not look luxurious.It looked simple, clean, and spacious.She helped him back to the bedroom, which looked even emptier. There was only one king-sized bed, a wardrobe, a desk, a bookshelf, and no extra sundries or other items.She looked around. โYour place looks way too simple.โIt did not look shabby. It was just that it was extremely simple. It seemed almost vacant and did not feel like home at all. It was more like a temporary sh
After doing all this, she crept back to the bedroom.Ian slowly opened his eyes, touched the blanket on his body, and turned to look at the silhouette that was stepping into the bedroom.He was well aware of how much he had drunk. He did drink a lot, but he was not completely drunk. Moreover, he was an undercover agent and had taken up a lot of dangerous undercover missions back then, so he had always been a very light sleeper. He had already woken up when she opened the door and walked out of the room.Ian chuckled softly.He had wanted to see what she would do, but he was really surprised by her actions.The next dayโฆElaine slept until 8:00 a.m. and woke up on time. She washed up and walked out of the bedroom only to realize that the blanket and pillow were the only things left on the couch.โYouโve woken up.โ Ian came out of the kitchen with breakfast.She was astonished and walked toward the dining table. The breakfast was simple but looked good and smelled delicious. โYou
Elaine was astounded and explained casually, โIโve already gotten used to it.โIan stared at her and let off a faint smile. โYou still have to get used to our new relationship.โElaine took a deep breath and smiled at him. โOkay, Iโll get used to it gradually.โShe pushed the door open and got out of the car.He glanced at her as she stepped into the mansion and slowly raised the car window. At this time, he received a call from his father, Juan.At the Saldana manorโฆWhen Ian stepped into the living room, he saw Juan sitting on the couch smoking a cigar while the servant beside him was brewing tea.He raised his hand, motioned him to sit, and dusted off the ash. โIan, I plan to give you a big gift before you get married.โIan sat on the opposite couch. The engagement between him and Elaine had not been fully disclosed. It was just an agreement between him and Edward. Thus, Juan should not know about it.Ian smiled. โThen I truly look forward to what kind of gift youโll give m
At that moment, Elaine was busy working on the software. After receiving the message, she flipped through her phone in her spare time half an hour later.[Isnโt this your fiance?][Do you know the woman your fiance is meeting behind your back?][!!!]A photo was attached.She tapped on the photo to view itโit was indeed Ian. He looked at the woman who had a gentle smile and was sitting across from him. She did not look as gentle as any ordinary woman. There was a hint of affection and tenderness that existed only between a couple mixed within her gentleness.Others might not recognize her, but Elaine could with only one glance.It was exactly as she had guessed.Elaine did not reply after reading it and turned off the screen of her phone.She thought she was a little ridiculous. It was made clear that they would not interfere with each otherโs private life or do anything for each other, but she was still a little downcast when she saw this scene.She thought that the marriage
After that, Ian calmly smiled. โYouโre a little sensitive.โHe picked up his teacup and slowly took a sip. โI bumped into your colleague at the cafe today.โShe paused, then suddenly smiled. โReally?โโDid she tell you something?โElaineโs smile froze, and she looked into his deep-set eyes. She started feeling guilty. โDid he find out that my colleague secretly took a photo of him?โIf Ian didnโt have great observational skills, could he have been an undercover agent? That would be a terrible choice.She admitted with a smile, โShe did, but I donโt question your private life. The outsiders donโt know about our arrangement, so that happened. Iโm sorry for causing any inconvenience.โโWas that why you switched off your phone?โElaine started sweating cold sweat. Sometimes men were sharper than women when it came to observation. โNo, I just donโt like being bothered while I work.โShe then explained, โI know our situation, so I don't need to read too much into it. Who you meet is
Ian thought that in return, he would give some shares to Elaine after taking down Synergy. Elaine wanted benefits, and he would give them without holding back. However, he forgot about one thing: ' feelingsโ.When people were bound by marriage, even if they didnโt love each other, they would develop feelings if they stayed together for too long.He hadnโt been too drunk the other night, so he clearly remembered what she had done.He had come across many women, so he could tell when they were genuine toward him.Elaine was more secretive and didnโt show much. He could see how she tried to distance herself, and she knew that what they had was โbusinessโ.Elaine looked down and understood what he meant. After a moment, she asked, โSo, we can just stay engaged, canโt we?โIan didnโt answer.Elaine looked calm. โOnce you get what you want, we could just call off our engagement.โShe thought that it would be simple for them to get married, but she was hesitating now that they wer
After getting out of prison, Tyrese wanted to take revenge on Ian. However, if this woman had a background, it wouldnโt do him any good. Nonetheless, he didnโt buy that and scoffed. โYouโre just scaring me.โOr have you used her to get where you wanted, and she knows your dirty tricks?โTyrese looked at Elaine. โHe was merciless when it came to using women. Go ask around and see how many had fallen because of him. Youโre probably just a pawn to him.โElaine pressed her lips together and looked at Ian after a few seconds. โI donโt need you to tell me what kind of man he is.โWhen Tyrese heard that, he laughed maniacally, and a trace of hatred flashed across his eyes. โYouโre so loyal. Too bad youโre not getting out of this tonight.โOwen, you ratted me out 10 years ago and sent me to prison. I lost an eye there, and Iโm going to claim it back from you.โIanโs eyes were cold. He pushed Elaine behind him. โLeave.โElaine stumbled and almost lost her balance while Ian rushed towar
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