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Even though he had not gotten close to Luna yet, he knew many must have tried to have their chance with her.Andrew pondered as he strolled into the restaurant’s private dining room.To his surprise, Mandy, whom he expected to be accompanying Niel, was nowhere in sight. Instead, Niel sat alone, with some appetizers already laid out on the table and a bottle of wine opened."Andrew..." Niel spotted him and stood up with a smile. "Come, take a seat."Andrew nodded, making his way to the chair.Smiling, Niel said, "I've been meaning to invite you, but as you know, my schedule has been hectic lately. It’s hard to even find time for myself."Andrew nodded understandingly. "Mr. Jewell, no need to be polite."Niel grinned. "I've ordered some entrees for us as well."Andrew nodded again.As the waiter brought the entrees, Niel poured wine for Andrew.Glancing at the wine, Andrew said nothing and accepted the glass."Andrew, let's cut to the chase. I believe you know why I invited yo

Paige felt a bit uneasy with her mother-in-law's scrutiny. Ann continued to examine Paige's belly, convinced it was a grandson on the way. Not that she favored boys over girls, unlike others in the family. However, having a grandson first would be beneficial for both the family and Paige."Paige." Ann addressed her, "You've heard about Tina's situation, right?""Uh..." Paige nodded awkwardly. "Yeah."Ann warned, "Given Tina's experience, you need to be more careful.""Uh? Careful about what?" Paige looked puzzled.Seeing Paige's confusion, Ann chuckled. "Even though you're three months along, and the baby is stable, you're still a delicate pair. I know both you and Chris are young and passionate. You need to take it easy and ensure Chris doesn't accidentally harm you."Ann's words were so intentionally clear that even the most clueless folks around would understand.Paige blushed instantly, avoiding eye contact. The way her mother-in-law approached this topic was embarrassing.

The doctor and nurse left after finishing their rounds. Tina could not shake off the doctor's words. Did Niel take some medication?It seemed unlikely.Tina knew what Niel could do with his body. Not to brag, but he seemed normal and did not need drugs to be able to do it.However, thinking about Niel's behavior last night, it did seem like he had popped a pill or something.It had never crossed her mind before, but now, prompted by the doctor's hint, Tina was leaning toward the idea that Niel might have been on something.Only drugs could turn him into an uncaring beast, indifferent to her well-being.Since Niel would not take drugs himself, did that mean someone drugged him?Niel was out last night for dinner. Who did he meet? Was it a woman? Did that woman give him drugs and then do whatever she wanted with him?Did Niel resist her advances?Or perhaps Niel was fooling around with another woman, planning something, but it did not work out, so he came home to take it out o

So furious that she could not find words to counter Chris, Paige widened her eyes and glared at him. She could not believe that scumbag could insult his wife, who was pregnant with his child, like that!"Andrew isn't stupid!" Paige protested. The success of the Carters’ business indicated that the head of the Carters was not a fool. Choosing to groom Andrew proved Andrew was intelligent and capable. If the Carters invested in someone incompetent, they would go bankrupt!Chris replied in an indifferent tone, "With your intelligence, you wouldn't be able to tell. After all, fools don't have 'fool' written on their faces for you to see."Paige was pissed off. She did not know if Chris was doing it on purpose, but did he want to anger her, especially knowing that pregnant women should not be upset? Was he trying to drive her to death so he could find a new wife?Frustrated, Paige asked, "So, tell me. How is Andrew stupid?"Chris explained, "He's causing trouble for himself. If h

Ann nodded with a smile. "Sure." She did not see any problem with it. Her son and daughter-in-law were getting along well, which was great.Thinking back, Ann realized she had misjudged people. To think she liked Shelly and wanted to force the latter on Chris, hoping Shelly would become her daughter-in-law.If Shelly had married Chris, Chris would not be as happy as he was now. Shelly was complicated, and so was Chris. If two strong-willed individuals became a couple, both wanting to be in control, conflicts would arise because none would yield in disagreements.Someone like Paige, who was obedient, gentle, and easygoing, matched well with Chris's dominant personality. Paige was perfect for Chris. Ann realized she had been delusional, focusing only on Shelly's impressive qualities and not considering the dynamics after their marriage.Shelly loved Chris, and before marrying Chris, she would naturally listen to him. However, once married, she would not yield to Chris all t