LOGINThe man beside her was equally striking, with handsome features, impeccable manners, and effortless elegance. His eyes brimmed with such unmistakable tenderness and adoration that anyone who saw him couldn't help but feel envious.Gideon's eyes widened, and his breath caught for an instant.Wanda stared in disbelief. Several seconds passed before she finally registered the sight before her.The woman who had just stepped out of the stretch Lincoln, dressed in an exquisite designer gown, with extraordinary beauty, a stunning figure, and an elegant presence, was none other than Lucille.Wanda felt as though her heart had suffered countless blows at once.'No, wait... How is this possible?' In her mind, Lucille had always been a dull, lifeless woman who never wore makeup and dressed in plain, unremarkable clothes.Yet the woman before her was breathtakingly beautiful, like a radiant pearl whose brilliance was almost too dazzling to behold.Wanda couldn't help but glance down at her
Gideon's team had already made thorough preparations for the partnership with the Vilmer Group, so the entire process moved quickly. Once both parties confirmed that the agreement was in order, they signed it on the spot, officially sealing the partnership.With the deal finalized, Gideon finally felt a weight lift from his chest.To ensure the overseas investment funds arrived without a hitch, Gideon called his brother-in-law in Liberland as soon as the meeting ended."Leonardo, it's Gideon.""Gideon, you're calling about the investment, right? Don't worry. My boss has already agreed to invest."However, given the size of the investment, we still need to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the Prescott Group's current operations and overall financial strength before we can finalize everything."He's already hired a professional audit team to visit your company. Once they arrive, just cooperate with them and provide whatever documents they need."It's basically a formality. As
"She's barely divorced from you, and she's already openly accepting gifts and flowers from other men! She has absolutely no respect for you!"Ever since receiving the divorce certificate, Gideon had felt unmoored, unable to focus on anything for long. Even during his discussion with Wanda just now, his thoughts had repeatedly wandered back to Lucille. Her image kept surfacing in his mind, no matter how hard he tried to concentrate.As Wanda rattled off technical terms, his mind replayed memories of the days when he and Lucille used to sit in this very office and discuss work together.Outwardly, he maintained his composure, but only he knew how badly his heart was bleeding.The divorce had torn open a wound that refused to heal, and the pain never subsided. It was like a dense tangle of vines that grew unchecked through his chest, tightening around his heart until he felt it might burst under the pressure.Then Rayne thrust her phone in front of him, and her words sent a violent j
"As long as you understand. From now on, stay by my side and work hard. Everything I promised you when we were kids still stands." With that, Gideon took Rayne straight back to the Prescott Group.They had barely arrived when Wanda and Hamilton showed up with their staff in tow.Wanda was dressed in her usual flamboyant style. She wore a bright green ruffled maxi dress with an oversized bow on one shoulder. Her black hair fell loosely around her shoulders, and her makeup was bold and dramatic.The moment she entered Gideon's office and spotted him, she hurried toward him with an affectionate smile."Gid—" Before she could finish calling his name, she stopped dead in her tracks.Just as she was about to reach Gideon, Rayne suddenly appeared from behind the display cabinet at his back, a filthy black rag in hand. She nearly brushed it against Wanda's brand-new dress.Wanda was about to lash out, but when she realized it was Rayne, she immediately restrained herself. "Rayne, what ar
Gideon made a perfunctory visit to the hospital, then turned to leave.Rayne hurried after him without a word and followed him all the way to his car. By the time she caught up, she was out of breath. "Giddy..."Gideon climbed into his car and looked up at her, his face expressionless. "What is it?""Giddy, you seem to be in a bad mood. Do you want some company? Or maybe we could go somewhere to help you clear your head? I know a beautiful place that's perfect for relieving stress. It's not far from here, either. We could—"Gideon cut her off coldly, "Didn't you hear what I just said? I still have business to take care of."Of course Rayne had heard him. She knew exactly what that "business" entailed: finalizing a partnership with the Vilmer Group.Deep down, Rayne hated the thought of Gideon working with Wanda. However, she also understood that, under the current circumstances, a partnership with the Vilmer Group would genuinely benefit him.She had no way to stop it, but she c
Lucille took the phone and skimmed through the entire chat history at lightning speed.Gwen had saved the man's contact under the name Saul Callahan. As Lucille read through their conversations, she committed every detail he had let slip to memory.Her first impression was that he had a way with words. He knew how to flatter a woman, make grand declarations, and say exactly what she wanted to hear.Throughout their conversations, he would occasionally order food for Gwen, send her flowers, or surprise her with small gifts worth 20 dollars or so. He showered her with attention and affection, but never spent much money.As her parents' only daughter, Gwen had been cherished and protected her entire life. She was innocent, trusting, and completely inexperienced in matters of love, which made her particularly susceptible to such small gestures.Yet Lucille couldn't shake the feeling that the man's intentions weren't entirely pure.For one thing, he had repeatedly invited Gwen to visi
The moment Gideon opened his mouth, Lucille felt her heart drop straight into hell. "Gwen, stop trying to stir things up. Lucy is baby Connor's aunt. We're all family. If she can help, she should. There's extra milk anyway."'Baby Connor. He said the name with such easy intimacy, as if the boy were
After the examination, Lucille remained asleep.The doctor stood in the hospital room and explained her condition to Gwen. "The patient's body is severely depleted after childbirth. She has already suffered a major hemorrhage and undergone emergency treatment, so she is highly prone to hypoglycemia
Grace rushed out of the room in a panic and shouted at the top of her lungs, "Earthquake? Was that an earthquake?"Nancy ran out as well, clutching the crying baby. She had heard the crash, panicked, and bolted for the door barefoot, her handbag still in her hand. She had not even stopped to put on
Lucille drove back to Blossom Court, the villa she shared with Gideon.When she pushed open the front door, Grace Lewis, the elderly housekeeper, and Nancy Wells, the maternity nanny Lucille had hired, were playing with the baby.The moment they saw how pale she looked, both women were startled."Ma







