Cocking her head, Daisie asked, โWhy? Is it because Nolly offended someone, and they want to hurt him?โMaisie did not know how to explain it to Daisie. Suddenly, Colton opened his mouth and chimed in, โNollace has a complicated background, right? There are people who want to take his life.โMaisie opened her mouth, but Colton put the fork and spoon down before she could say anything. โI was the one who wanted to switch roles with him. He should be the one who played the role that night. He originally wanted to switch with another student, but that student didn't want to play the role, so I helped him.โDaisie looked at him in confusion and asked, โWhat kind of background does Nolly have? Why would anyone want to kill him?โColton did not say anything.Would he not expose that he had overheard the conversation between his parents in the study room if he said it out?Maisie looked at them and smiled. โAfter his uncle sorts everything out, you guys will be able to play together aga
Maisie put the ledger on the desk and looked at Lucy. โIโve thought about it. Letโs purchase two more shop lots.โLucy was startled. โAre you planning to make Soul Jewelry a chain brand?โMaisie nodded. โIโm turning it into a national chain. Weโll then go global after the brand has stabilized in the country.โโMy original idea was to make Soul one of the top contenders in the jewelry industry and go international, but Iโve changed my mind. Iโm not only aiming to propel Soulโs reputation into the global market. The brand will also be picking up a piece of the pie in the international jewelry industry.โโI believe that itโll be successful.โ Lucy smiled and gave herself a pep talk. โIโll stay in Soul Jewelry and witness the development of our brand. No one will ever get to say that weโre a small company in the future.โMaisie laughed and breathed a sigh of reassurance. โI finally know why Uncle Kennedy would choose you as his assistant. It would be great if everyone could be as energ
Madam Nera laughed. โYou donโt have to be this humble when youโre with me. All Iโve done is provide you with the channels. As for Mr. Goldmann, if you really wanted to rely on him, he would have helped you turn Soul into a top gun in the industry long ago.โShe then placed her hand on the back of Maisieโs hand. โI have high hopes for you because, despite your ability, youโre very modest and have always kept a low profile, which is completely different from the big names that Iโve met in the past. โItโs always been rather inevitable for many designers to become arrogant after gaining the reputation and identity theyโve always dreamed of. Of course, theyโve put in a lot of effort to attain such glory, so although theyโre not as humble as I wish they could be, theyโve already proven themselves with their success. Itโs just that their essence has changed.โOnce someone possesses fame, status, and power, itโs rare and valuable not to forget their original intention and passion. So, Zee,
โIf they were in love, why would Madam Knowles dislike her son? Was she really in it for the benefits that she would get from the Knowles?โBut if sheโs plotting against the Knowles for its assets and property, she should value her son even more. The only thing that would await her in the future was a happy and wealthy life if she were to assist her son in inheriting the Knowles. However, Nolan told me that Tristanโs mother not only doesnโt want to see him, but she also never thought about letting her son inherit the Knowles.โSheโs the one in power among all the Knowles, and everything in the Knowles has to go through her. What kind of woman would have the ambition to occupy all her deceased husband's property and even suppress all the descendants of the Knowles?โMadam Nera shook her head. โI donโt know if theyโre in love with each other, but according to what I heard, the Knowles have been in a very chaotic mess ever since Madam Knowles took over the family. So, I can only say th
Tristan pursed his lips tightly and put the arrow down. โWhy do you think that I would know?โNolan smiled. โEven if you donโt know that, Madam Knowles should know that. Her family is from East Winston, isnโt it?โTristan did not utter a single word.Nolan leaned on the back of the chair and tapped his fingertips against the table. โActually, youโve long suspected that your mother has placed a spy by your side. I think itโs impossible for you not to know that.โAfter a moment, Tristan chuckled silently. He then straightened his posture and looked at Nolan. โSome troubles in the world cannot be resolved that easily.โโEven if you know that Madam Knowles is the person behind the scheme, sheโs your mother, and you donโt have it in you to go against her hard. Thatโs why itโs natural for you to feel troubled.โNolan saw through him at first glance. Tristan exchanged gazes with Nolan for a long while and then said sullenly, โI just want to know why she hates me that much, thatโs all.โ
One of them looked introverted and shy, while the other looked regal and confident.Maisie frowned and could not help but murmur, โSo why is Nolan investigating him?โShe placed the documents back in the folder while another document slid out of the folder. She was astounded for a split second, picked the document up, skimmed through it, and was stunned in place.โWhat are you looking at?โ Nolan appeared outside the door.Maisieโs expression turned slightly restrained, and she put the document back. โIโm going through the findings of your investigation.โNolan draped the coat hanging on his forearm on the back of the chair and walked toward her. โWhy are you so interested in this person?โMaisie paused for a bit, raised her head, saw Nolanโs slightly grim expression, and could not help but chuckle. โI think Iโve been wrongfully accused.โHe approached her. โThen why would you want to know more about him? Is it because you think he looks better than I am?โMaisie stretched out h
Nollace lowered his gaze. A woman appeared before he could say anything. โYoung Master Knowles.โNollace turned and saw the woman walking over. He frowned and stared at her without moving.The woman smiled. โIโm here to get you.โNollace was on high alert and stood in front of Daisie, โIโve never seen you at my uncleโs place.โThe womanโs smile faded a little. โYouโre so smart. Your great-grandma sent me.โDaisie understood and walked out from behind him. โYou must be lying. Uncle Tristan would not let someone come and get him. He would come here instead.โโDaisie, go back.โ Nollace pulled her behind him. Daisie looked upset. โNo, youโll be in trouble. Go back with me.โThe woman seemed to have lost her patience. โYoung Master Knowles, please donโt make it hard for me.โNollace was going to leave with her when Daisie suddenly said, โIโll come with you.โNollace looked surprised. โDaisie?โ Then his expression turned somber. โEnough, go back.โDaisie stood in front of Nollace
Nollance was finally let up from the ground and walked toward the villas. In the room...The screen showed an old woman with grey hair grooming a poodle in her arms. The woman walked in, and the other woman standing next to the computer was none other than Zeta Yanev.The woman walked toward the screen. โMadam, weโve brought Young Mr. Knowles here, but a little girl followed along. She seemed to be somebody.โMadam Knowles paused and looked up, her aged face still not looking friendly. โWho is the girl?โThe woman shook her head and just said that she was a friend from school.Zeta immediately frowned. โItโs Mr. Goldmannโs daughter. Why did you bring her along?โThe woman was stunned, โI-I didnโt know who she was. She insisted on coming with Nollace.โZeta wanted to say something, but Madam Knowles cut her off. โHmph, youโve been trapped. If Tristan involved the Goldmanns, it means he knows about you. You need to send Nollace back to Octavia. Since Octavia is under the Cliff
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