Justin stood in Monica’s living room, his mind reeling with conflicting emotions. He knew that Katherine’s desire to see Julie was understandable, but he also couldn’t shake the feeling that Katherine was projecting all her malice on him along with Monica - who had helped him so much in solving the problem. Save Julie.Entering the house, Laura was even more overwhelmed with the wealth here. She assessed Monica was from a famous family that had been rich for many generations, because this house was quite old. She walked a little while touching something with a careless attitude, then turned to Monica and asked:“Is this expensive?”“This must be very expensive, right?”“Wow, if I sell the things in this house, I’ll probably be able to buy a few other houses.”At those times, Monica could only respond with a forced smile and a shy nod.When Katherine saw her mother like that, she lost face. She glared at her, making Laura understand and stop touching her.On Justin’s side now. After a
Physically and mentally exhausted, Justin slumped to the ground, his body weighed down by the events of the day. Mrs. Laura, with a sympathetic expression, knelt beside him, offering words of comfort and support as she tried to ease his burden.“I’m so sorry, Justin,” she whispered, her voice gentle and caring.“But please understand, Katherine, because her daughter’s abduction has left her emotionally unstable.”Justin nodded wearily, his gaze fixed on the floor as he tried to process everything that had happened. His mind raced with conflicting emotions, but amidst the chaos, one thought remained clear: he needed to find a way forward, for Julie’s sake and his own.After comforting him, Mrs. Laura hurried off to tend to Katherine. At that moment, a pair of worn-out shoes appeared before Justin, belonging to Mr. Thomas.“As a fellow man, I advise you... to divorce her, for your own well-being.”As Mr. Thomas attempted to console him, footsteps echoed down the hallway. Leona, with a h
“Nursing…”The word was like a death sentence for Snyder. He walked a few steps forward on his knees, moaning and begging.“Your Majesty, this is not possible.”But the King was now turning his attention to the task at hand, his mind racing with plans on how to bring Justin back.“Your Majesty, I beg you,” he pleaded, his voice filled with desperation. “Give me another chance. I swear I won’t let you down again. Let me get Justin back.”But the King’s expression remained stony and he calmly shook his head in refusal. “No, Snyder,” he declared, his voice firm. “I will not entrust such an important task to an incompetent person like you. Get out of my sight immediately!”Defeated and humiliated, Snyder bowed low to the king before sneaking out of the room, his mind ablaze with thoughts of revenge.Alone on the road, Snyder broods over his failure and harbors burning resentment toward Justin. With every passing moment, his hatred festers like a malignant tumor, eating away at him from th
Katherine kept drinking and was drunk without even realizing it.As for Laramie, he wasn’t drunk. He looked at Katherine in front of him, feeling that this girl, even when drunk, was adorable.Much more seductive.Laramie stood up and went to sit down next to Katherine. He placed his hand on her thigh, then gradually slid it inside.Katherine did not resist, she even leaned against his chest.“Mr. Laramie, I am exhausted, very sorry, and very resentful.” Katherine talked loudly.“I know. I understand what you’re going through, honey. So I’m trying to make it up to you.”Laramie replied yes. He looked around and saw that the restaurant was now empty, under the dim lights. Surely no one was paying attention to this side, he thought.He then pushed his hand deeper and into Katherine’s panties. A feeling of stimulation came from his fingertips, causing his body to quickly heat up, and certain parts also felt stimulated.But at this moment, Katherine suddenly pulled away.“I want to go to
In the peaceful atmosphere of her hotel room, Katherine felt as if she were standing before an insurmountable wall. Laramie’s eyes were looking at her, and she felt immense pressure and fear.Her hands unconsciously curled tightly around the blanket, waiting for the man’s reaction first.“You don’t have to explain,” Laramie said, her tone light and sincere. “What happened between us isn’t as important as you think. I just want you to understand that, no matter what happens, I’m still here, by your side.”Katherine looked into Laramie’s eyes, feeling what he said touched the bottom of her heart. In her vague and complicated world, every word he said was like glimmers of light, making her feel a little more secure.“Why do you care so much about me?” Katherine asked, surprise in her voice.“Because I love you,” Laramie answered firmly, but also as an oath. “Love at first sight, from the moment we met. You don’t need to explain or express anything. Just know that I will always be here, r
Even though Laramie is her husband, Kimmy doesn’t like him at all. In her eyes, he was the ugliest person in the world, short and thin, with a bony face, a broken nose and bulging eyes. His personality is also unpleasant. For Kimmy, no one would want a man like Laramie thrown on the street, but she did not expect that her discarded items would be a “piece of gold” to others.“Good afternoon, dear wife.” At this time, Laramie spoke up to greet Kimmy. He, as usual, approached and kissed his wife’s cheek. However, these actions are very mechanical, as if pre-programmed, with no emotion.“I’m back too early today.” Kimmy said with a bit of sarcasm in her voice.Laramie did not answer that statement, but quickly went upstairs.“I took a bath.” After speaking, he immediately left, not wanting to stay any longer. But at this very moment, Kimmy’s nostrils moved slightly. She smelled a strange smell, a woman’s smell, and this smell made her a little uncomfortable, unlike the perfume scents tha
Patrick placed a warm hand on Justin’s shoulder, trying to convey something gentle and supportive. “Think about this, Justin,” he said, his tone full of understanding. “Grandpa is my only relative left in the world. He has lived in regret and remorse for not treating me well all these years. Now is the last chance for him to do anything.”Patrick’s words awakened in Justin a stream of indescribable emotions. He felt a turmoil in his heart. Part of him wanted to deny and hide, but the other part felt a deep sympathy for his grandfather, a man who had lived a life full of hardships and hardships. The reflections surrounding Mr. Kimberly made Justin heartbroken, but also contained a bit of hope for reconciliation and change.“Okay, I’ll come.”Justin said, and when butler Patrick achieved his goal, he smiled with relief, his eyes sparkling with tears of emotion.“Yes, that’s right, the boss will definitely be happy.”Justin didn’t answer anymore. He bowed his head and tapped his fingers
After the butler Patrick left, Justin promptly made his way up to Julie’s room. Stepping inside, he saw the little girl playing with her teddy bear, her adorable and innocent demeanor instantly softening his heavy heart, casting aside all worries and concerns. Here, there was only warmth and his daughter, still innocent and carefree.“Daddy!” Julie exclaimed upon seeing Justin, her improved health and radiant complexion clear compared to days prior.“Feeling better, sweetheart? Hungry for anything? Daddy will fetch some pastries for you,” Justin gently inquired, stroking Julie’s head.“I’m not hungry, Daddy. But earlier...” Julie referenced the incident she witnessed in the tearoom.“Was Daddy and Uncle Patrick talking about Grandpa? Are we going to visit him soon?” Her question sent a shiver down Justin’s spine. He had no intention of taking Julie to Kimberly Manor. Even if Patrick discovered her existence, Justin was determined to protect Julie; no one could harm her.However, expla
The sudden incident left Jeannie terrified. Even after the bicycle was hit, she hadn’t recovered.Ricard comforted Jeannie and then angrily walked to the driver's seat of the BMW, shouting, "What kind of driving is this? Didn’t you see the red light?""What's the rush? What's the rush?" The car door opened, and the young man stepped out slowly, "I didn't hit anyone. Just compensate you, right? How much do you want? Three thousand yuan enough?"The young man pulled out three thousand yuan from his pocket and threw it on the car's hood. Before Ricard could respond, he added another three thousand: "If it's not enough, here’s six thousand, okay?"Ricard took a deep breath, "This is not about money. I need your attitude, apologize to us!""Apologize? You must be joking. I didn't hit you. You just want money, right? Fine, here's ten thousand yuan. Is that enough?" The young man threw another stack of money on the hood.He then glanced at Jeannie, trying to gauge her reaction, but she didn'
The staff's words made Jeannie unconsciously look at Ricard.Although they had registered their marriage more than a month ago and even took wedding photos, their relationship had always been lukewarm. Now, suddenly being called Ricard's girlfriend, Jeannie's heart skipped a beat, and even the tension of the impending bungee jump was pushed aside."Hey, man, come here. What are you hiding from? Your girlfriend dares to jump, and you're hiding behind her. Come and hold her tightly." The staff urged, waving at Ricard.Of course, Ricard didn't refuse the staff's suggestion to jump while holding Jeannie, cheerfully running over.Jeannie looked at Ricard in front of her, seeming a bit hesitant: "Didn't we buy two separate tickets? Can't we jump one at a time?""That's right, a couple's ticket. Come here and stand firm, put on the equipment, and don't mess around." The staff said while fitting the equipment on Jeannie and Ricard. The eighty-meter-high jump platform had a hot wind blowing in
“Sure.” Ricard didn't hesitate to hand the Coca-Cola to Jeannie.Jeannie looked at the dark carbonated drink in her hand. There were many things she always wanted to try: singing wildly, acting cute like other girls, playing with social media apps, buying her favorite snacks. But due to her family's strict upbringing, she never did anything too extreme. She never went to karaoke to sing loudly, never bought a pile of snacks, never bought a bunch of cold drinks in the summer. She always maintained a calm and mature demeanor, drinking a hot cup of tea at the company every day. Sometimes she would see others with a cold drink and feel a desire to take a sip, but she feared that doing so would shatter the dignified image she had built in front of her employees. Although she appeared to have many things, she had never experienced things that were easily within reach for ordinary people.Like Coca-Cola. When she was young, her family didn't let her touch these carbonated drinks. As she grew
For Ricard, physical endurance wasn’t an issue. Cycling seventy kilometers, even carrying Jeannie, was no problem for him. Along the way, they chatted and laughed, making the time fly by.Two hours passed unnoticed. The midday sun blazed overhead, heating the road. Ricard cycled along the highway, enjoying occasional shade from roadside trees."President Demneri, are you thirsty? I’ll buy us some drinks." Ricard stopped at a roadside stall, buying two cold Coca-Colas."Why Coca-Cola?" Jeannie asked, puzzled.“For the refreshing taste.” Ricard took a gulp, letting out a satisfied “Ah.”“I’ll have water instead.” Jeannie placed the Coke on the counter, opting for a bottle of mineral water.Ricard gallantly opened the bottle for her, and Jeannie took small sips.Ricard could tell Jeannie was very thirsty, but she still drank slowly, a habit from childhood.“Alright, let’s go. Only twenty kilometers left. If I speed up, we can reach Haihu soon and enjoy the afternoon there.”Ricard resume
Ricard heard the cheers and smiled, looking at the woman standing at the microphone with pride. This was his wife, capable and talented! With a few short sentences, she had inspired everyone’s enthusiasm. The employees' attitude towards work could indeed shape the future development of the company.Irena, who had just been fired, had packed her belongings and quietly left through the side entrance of the company. Seeing Maria with a large rose pinned to her chest, standing at the front of the company and receiving praise, made her feel extremely uncomfortable. She had heard everything Jeannie said over the microphone. Five hundred thousand, even split between two, was still two hundred and fifty thousand each! Why should Maria get that money?Irena glared at the company's main entrance with resentment. If it weren’t for Maria and that damned new hire, today’s events wouldn't have involved her!Irena took a deep breath, trying to console herself. Even if Maria got two hundred and fifty
Jeannie chuckled lightly. "In the end, you're still trying to comfort me, but in your own unique way.""Am I? Ha ha." Ricard laughed heartily, ruffling his hair. "Sit down." Jeannie gestured to Ricard.Ricard did not stand on ceremony, sprawling comfortably on the sofa.Jeannie poured him a cup of tea, an unprecedented gesture from her. This act made Ricard feel both pampered and uneasy. "No, no!" Ricard quickly stopped her."What's the matter? Are you mocking me?" Jeannie shot Ricard a sharp look. "A man who can easily get the head of the largest corporation in France to come to Supperazza to sign a contract can’t accept a cup of tea from me?"Ricard gave a wry smile. Initially, he hadn't planned to let Jeannie know about Eugene, but with today's events, including Prince Charles’s presence, there was no way to keep it hidden.After pouring the tea, Jeannie sat down opposite Ricard, lightly rubbing her forehead. "As usual, explain.""Ah… I saved Eugene’s life once, and since then he’s
When Eugene heard that Jeannie was Ricard's wife, his expression immediately turned respectful. "Lovely lady, forgive me for saying, but you truly are the most beautiful angel I've ever met.""Uncle Eugene is the manager of the Zefiro Group, the largest financial group in France," Prince Charles reintroduced Eugene to Jeannie.Although Prince Charles didn't use flowery language or mention astronomical wealth, saying it was the largest in France was enough for Jeannie to understand the significance of the old man standing before her. A man like this could hardly be someone Ricard found to collude in defrauding the company.Outside the reception room, Naccy and her group waited for the outcome.Jeannie quickly exited the reception room, and they all looked at her, awaiting a response.Jeannie scanned the group and spoke, "Director Naccy, this has been a misunderstanding. Mr. Eugene is indeed the partner Ricard found.""How can that be?" Naccy's first reaction was disbelief. How could so
"Mr. Eugene, please wait. I'll go get Ricard.""No need," Eugene called Maria back. "Ricard entrusted this deal to me. If you don't sign it, I'll refuse to cooperate.""What?""Girl, how your company distributes the bonus between you and Ricard is none of my business. You can discuss it with your boss later. For now, go get the contract."The sudden success of the deal and the enormous bonus were overwhelming for Maria. It took her a while to process it.As Maria left the reception room to get the contract, her face still showed signs of disbelief.Everyone in the business department saw Maria's expression. When she left the reception room, they all started talking."What's wrong? Couldn't close the deal?""She looks like she failed.""She's a rookie trying to handle a deal herself. What did you expect?"Kristy and others showed disdain. "No," Maria waved her hands. "The deal is done. The client agreed to sign the contract.""Signed?" Kristy's eyes widened in disbelief. She knew the v
"Three... hundred thousand?" Maria's eyes glazed over at the number. Her family was ordinary, and her parents had worked hard their whole lives without saving that much money. Three hundred thousand was enough to buy a house in Supperazza, enough for someone unemployed to live comfortably for years, or to buy a BMW. For Maria, three hundred thousand was an unimaginable fortune.Hearing Eugene say that this deal alone could yield a bonus of three hundred thousand made Maria feel like she was dreaming. "Girl, so, will you sign the contract, or do I need to call Ricard?"Maria swallowed hard, stammering, "I... I..."Hearing Maria's response, Eugene felt a bit disappointed. He understood that three hundred thousand might not mean much to him, but it could change an ordinary person's life. With three hundred thousand, they could buy a big house, a luxury car."I... I need to call Ricard and ask him to treat me to a good meal. Three hundred thousand is a lot! Mr. Eugene, please wait a momen