Colton leaned back in the chair. โAs soon as we bring your father over, this will be your home from now on.โShe was flustered and stared at Colton. โYou...โโThereโs no need to thank me in such a hurry.โ Colton stroked the ends of her hair, hugged her in his arms, and pressed his lips against her ear. โAfter all, I still canโt accept the fact that my wife is being looked down upon out there.โHer eyes turned bloodshot instantly, and her heart trembled and skipped a beat.After everyone got out of the cars, they were surprised again.No one could believe that this was Freyjaโs husbandโs residence.โNo wonder he didnโt even bother to stay there. This place is so much bigger than Shannonโs boyfriendโs villa.โThereโs even a helipad on the lawn, and a rose garden surrounds the villa. If we walk into its backyard, we might even get lost, wonโt we?Colton led them into the rose garden, where more than a dozen servants were still decorating the scene for the party. The long table in
Halfway through the conversation, Colton appeared behind her and placed his hands on her shoulders. โAre you guys badmouthing me?โSomeone replied with a smile, โWe were just asking Freyja how she met you.โโReally?โ Colton narrowed his eyes, looked down at the woman sitting right in front of him, and stated meaningfully, โWe studied at the same college. One wouldnโt say that itโs a story of love at first sight, but itโs definitely a story of true love.โFreyja was astonished, feeling something was wrong with his side of the story, so she raised her head. โWhat are you talking about?โโIsnโt that the case?โ Colton leaned over and stared at her. โI wonder whoโs the woman who couldnโt get me off her mind, so much so that she traveled to Zlokova looking for me.โFreyja smacked his hand off her shoulders. โDid you inherit that shamelessness?โHer ears were flushed.Colton rubbed her earlobe with his fingertips and sneered. โAre you implying that our father is a shameless man?โFrey
โBut do they really want to leave the company? Itโs just that they think theyโre overworking, so theyโre full of complaints. If so, all we need to do is give them the opportunity to leave the company. That will shut some peopleโs mouths, while those who donโt really want to leave will consider the pros and cons themselves, making their own decisions based on the situation that theyโre in. And when thatโs happening, we only have to tweak the benefits and salaries. With that, what do you think will go through their minds?โHedeon gave it a good thought. โI see. Theyโll think the notice asking them to resign is only a temptation.โThe elevator door opened, and Nollace got in. โTheyโll think that itโs a fluke, theyโll be glad that theyโve chosen to stay, and those who left the company will miss the benefits and salary raise. With that, the complaints will naturally stop.โHedeon was in a daze as this seemed to make sense. Nollace held the elevator and looked up at him. โArenโt you going
At the same time, Freyja sent her coursemates out of the villa one after another.Leia walked up to a car, stopped all of a sudden, and turned around to look at Freyja. โThank you for the hospitality, and I owe you an apology.โFreyja was slightly taken aback.Leia lowered her gaze. โI recognize Shannon as a friend of mine. She defamed you when she badmouthed you back then. Although you didnโt mind that, I should have stopped her. Iโm sorry about that.โFreyja pursed her lips tightly. She had always been a loner and did not like to maintain close connections with others, which was why she never minded what others thought of her.It might look like she did not mind it on the surface, but she actually cared a lot deep down.She was a little surprised that Leia would apologize to her, but she felt a slight surge of warmth within her chest cavity at the same time. โItโs okay.โโFreyja, youโre your truest self when youโre with your husband. Although youโre normally very friendly when
Even though the Pruitt manor wasnโt a huge, extravagant villa, it was built very long ago and was an antique home.It was in quite a busy area of the city, and if it were to be sold at a low price, it would be a huge loss.The properties in that area kept increasing in value and were all sold at high prices. There was no reason to sell it. Brandon looked around the room he had been living in for a few decades. It was filled with memories, and he wouldnโt sell it.A few boxes were moved into the car while Brandon stood in the garden, looking back at the old house. He finally got into the car after a long glance.The following dayโฆFreyja returned to college to submit the application for a shoot. She bumped into Leia and a few people when she walked out of the office.Remembering what happened yesterday, she pressed her lips together and walked over. โGood morning.โThe friends froze because they were surprised. Freyja had never greeted them. Leia looked at her. โMorning, Frey
โWhatโs the meaning of this?โFreyja frowned, but Shannon rushed over and grabbed onto her collar before she could speak. โThey have isolated me because of you. This is what you want, isnโt it?โFreyja moved her hands away and shoved her aside. โWhat does this have to do with me?โโYouโve always been lying to me all along. You planned this with your husband, didnโt you? Why did he show up after you said he wouldn't? If it werenโt because of you, they wouldnโt have left. Itโs all your fault!โShannon spilled all her anger on Freyja because she had shamed her in front of everyone and caused everyone to isolate her. Freyja ignored her and was going to leave. Shannon grabbed her and wouldnโt let her leave. โI wonโt let you leave until we clear this.โAt that moment, Leia showed up. โShannon, what are you doing?โShe rushed over to pull Shannon away. โAre you crazy?โShannon pushed her away. โWhat? Weโve been friends for eight years, have you forgotten that? I apologized, so what
Leia turned to look at Freyja. โYou can ignore her. Sheโs used to being surrounded by people, so sheโs feeling terrible now that sheโs alone. Sheโll be alright once she gets over it.โFreyja smiled and nodded. At the same moment, in the Knowles mansionโฆA car was parked outside. Colton got out with a present and stepped into the garden. Peter walked out of the house. โAre you Mr. Goldmann?โColton nodded.โThis way please.โ Peter moved sideways and extended his arm. Colton entered the mansion while Diana and her husband sat in the living room. When they realized that Daisieโs brother was visiting, they made preparations. Peter escorted Colton to the living room when Diana got up with a smile. โYou must be Daisieโs brother. Have a seat.โColton sat down and placed the box of presents on the table. โMy mother hasnโt had time to come and visit, so they asked me to come over. This is a little gift Iโve prepared for you.โโWeโre really glad youโre here.โ She remembered something
โYou talk too much.โColton leaned back into the chair. โIf Mom hadnโt told me you were pregnant, I wouldnโt have come.โHe then looked toward Nollace. โMy mom and dad love her very much. Now that sheโs pregnant, if you hurt her, even just a little bit, weโll have a problem with that.โNollace smiled. โDonโt worry. If you show a good example, Iโll follow.โColton had nothing to say.What was this passive-aggressive attitude?Colton stayed for lunch. Ever since Daisie came over, Diana had gotten the cook to change their food to match Daisieโs taste. There was steak, soup, fried food, grilled food, and more. Colton looked at the food on the table and didnโt speak. He could see that the Knowles treated his sister very well. Diana was warm as usual. โIs this alright? Do you want to add something else?โBefore Colton could speak, Daisie said, โMom, heโs fine. My brother isnโt picky.โColton glared at her. Diana smiled. โThatโs a good habit, unlike Nollace. Heโs very picky.โ
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