Mei's eyes widened in shock. "A new house?" she repeated, barely able to believe what she was hearing. "Yes, Auntie Mei," Eunice confirmed. "It's all part of the plan." Mei raised her hands in a gesture to halt them, her suspicion still evident. "Wait, wait. Which charity organization are you people from?" Eunice smiled warmly and replied, "Actually, we're from Gemstar Platinum." "Gemstar? Hmm, which company is that?" Mei asked, her brow furrowed in confusion. Eunice chuckled softly, "Auntie, Gemstar is a company in Sandalwood. It's actually the leading company there.” "Sandalwood?" Mei's face lit up with a smile. "My son stays in Sandalwood. He must know the company then." Eunice nodded but didn't elaborate further. Even she didn't know that Mei's son, Ambrose, was the chairman of Gemstar. "That's great, Auntie Mei. We're here to help, and we'll make sure everything is taken care of.” Eunice looked at Mei with a reassuring smile. "Auntie Mei, you shouldn't worry abo
Ava, feeling embarrassed and flustered as bystanders began to gather around, nodded nervously. "I'm sorry, very sorry. It was a mistake, my fault, I understand.” The lady scoffed, unrelenting. "Your apologies mean nothing. You're a careless driver, endangering others on the road. I could have you reported and your license revoked. Do you understand the consequences of your actions?” "I didn't mean to," Ava stammered, trying to diffuse the situation. "I'll take care of the repairs, I promise.” The lady turned back abruptly, her expression firm and unwavering. "I'm not interested in repairs. I just bought this car early this morning, and now look at it!" She gestured angrily at the damaged front light. "You're going to buy me a new one." Ava's heart sank as she realized the magnitude of the request. The type of Audi the lady owned would cost nothing less than $100,000, far beyond what she could afford. Panic began to set in, her mind racing for a solution. "I-I don't have that kind
The lady chuckled and said, "You made her leave trying to protect her? Well, I don't care. You'll pay for it then, and if you don't, there's no way you're leaving here. Trust me."Ambrose nodded and said, "You're right. Making her leave was just my duty as her husband, trying to protect my beautiful, loving wife. As for your car, don't worry. It's not even expensive; I'll fix everything.""What do you mean by it's not expensive? Are you blind to know that it's an Audi R8? Do you know the cost? Or do you think it's the same value as the old car you people hit mine with?”"Look, I don't have the energy to be dragging things with you. You said your car is new and you need a new one instead of a fix, right?" Ambrose asked."Yes, I did say so, and you are going to do it before you leave," she said."Relax. If I decide not to do it, there's nothing you can do about that. Don't worry, I'll do as you want," he said with a
William added, "We've always said he wasn't good enough for you, Ava. This just proves it."Ava felt tears welling up in her eyes. "I can't believe you two. Ambrose has done nothing but try to make things better today. He was worried about me and made me leave rather than staying to take the blame. You don't know him like I do.”Ava rubbed her hand through her hair, her voice trembling. "What do I do?"Elizabeth, her face lined with concern, asked, "How much does an Audi cost?"Ava sighed heavily. "It would be more than $100,000, which we can't afford."Elizabeth's eyes widened in shock. "Oh God, what do we do now?"Elizabeth, still holding Ava, asked again, "Wait, aren't you supposed to just repair the car? Why does she want a new one?"Ava shook her head, frustration evident in her eyes. "The lady demanded a new car because hers is brand new. She said a repair wouldn't be enough.”
The rich lady stood there, watching the Audi R8 disappear into the distance. She was stunned, her mind racing. "Who is this guy?" she muttered to herself, her anger and frustration now replaced with curiosity and bewilderment.She glanced around at the onlookers, who were equally baffled and impressed. "He looked so simple," she continued, shaking her head. "Until his wife left, I had no idea he was capable of such a grand gesture."The murmurs from the crowd echoed her thoughts. "Whoever he is, he must be incredibly rich," one person speculated. "Did you see how easily he handled that situation?"The lady, still in a daze, sighed deeply. She realized she had underestimated Ambrose entirely. "I suppose I should count myself lucky," she thought, "to have crossed paths with someone so extraordinary, even if it was under such unusual circumstances.”Meanwhile, after driving away from the crowd to a quieter place, Ambrose stopped the car and turned to the sales lady. "Thank you for your
Ambrose hesitated for a moment, realizing he had nothing to physically prove his claim. "I don't have a card with me, but I assure you, I'm expected."The driver sighed deeply. "Without proof, I can't risk it. You need to understand, this isn't just about you. If I take you there without any evidence, it could mean big trouble for both of us.”Ambrose watched the driver start to pull away, then called out, "Wait!"The driver stopped and looked back. "What is it now?""How much do you make in a month?" Ambrose asked.The driver looked puzzled but answered, "I make about $1,000 a month. Why?"Ambrose nodded thoughtfully. "Good. If you drive me there, I'll give you that monthly salary as your payment. $1,000 for one trip.”The driver's eyes widened in surprise. "Are you serious?""Completely serious," Ambrose said, pulling out his phone. "I'll transfer the money to you right now if you need proof."The driver hesitated for a moment, then noddedAmbrose took out his phone and began tappin
The two men in military uniforms quickly recognized Anna's voice and gulped before one of them said, "Hello, Madam Anna, he's here but we wanted to confirm.""Let him in. How dare you stop him? Do you know who he is?" Anna's cold voice pierced through the speaker.The men nodded, slightly shaken, and handed Ambrose his phone back before they both saluted and said, "You can go on.”The driver was shocked. Although he hadn't heard the conversation, seeing Ambrose being saluted was enough to tell him that he had indeed been allowed in. Could it be that Ambrose truly had an invitation? But why would they salute him, even if it was just a normal invitation? The driver questioned himself.Ambrose opened the car door, sat down, and said to the driver, "Drive forward."The driver nodded and began driving towards the big mansion itself. He looked at Ambrose and asked, "You really did have an invitation?”Ambrose nodded. "Well, I
A white Corolla pulled up and entered the Ainsley Manor compound, coming to a stop in the driveway. Jonathan Hale stepped out of the car, dressed in a well-fitted Chinese outfit that exuded elegance and class. His attire was complemented by a sleek watch and stylish shades, adding to his polished appearance.Jonathan walked to the front door and knocked. When the door opened, he stepped inside, drawing the attention of everyone in the room. Grandma Margaret and the others were visibly stunned."Oh, Jonathan, you are here," Grandma Margaret said, standing up with a delighted expression. "You didn't even inform us you were coming. Ah, you look very handsome."Jonathan nodded and smiled. "I hope you all are well. Actually, I'm here to pick Ava up for lunch."Hearing this, Elizabeth frowned. "My daughter is very busy. She was involved in something that has made her busy, so I don't think she'll agree to lunch.”"
Ambrose nodded and smiled, watching Ava with a mix of amusement and affection. Just as he was about to say something, Ava suddenly stood up, her movements unsteady for a moment, but then, to his surprise, she began to sway to the music.Without any hesitation, she stepped out into the open space near their table and started dancing. The soft rhythm of the music filled the room, and Ava’s body seemed to flow effortlessly with it. Her movements, though tipsy, were graceful and captivating. She twirled, her arms floating through the air, and soon enough, she was dancing with such confidence that it mesmerized everyone around her.Ambrose was stunned. He had never seen this side of her. He watched in awe, not quite sure whether to laugh or join her. He glanced around, noticing other people had turned their heads to watch her as well. A few of them even started clapping in rhythm with her steps, encouraging her.Palermo, seated a few tables away, was glaring at her, his eyes narrowing with
Ambrose nodded and smiled, watching Ava with a mix of amusement and affection. Just as he was about to say something, Ava suddenly stood up, her movements unsteady for a moment, but then, to his surprise, she began to sway to the music.Without any hesitation, she stepped out into the open space near their table and started dancing. The soft rhythm of the music filled the room, and Ava’s body seemed to flow effortlessly with it. Her movements, though tipsy, were graceful and captivating. She twirled, her arms floating through the air, and soon enough, she was dancing with such confidence that it mesmerized everyone around her.Ambrose was stunned. He had never seen this side of her. He watched in awe, not quite sure whether to laugh or join her. He glanced around, noticing other people had turned their heads to watch her as well. A few of them even started clapping in rhythm with her steps, encouraging her.Palermo, seated a few tables away, was glaring at her, his eyes narrowing with
Ambrose nodded and smiled, watching Ava with a mix of amusement and affection. Just as he was about to say something, Ava suddenly stood up, her movements unsteady for a moment, but then, to his surprise, she began to sway to the music.Without any hesitation, she stepped out into the open space near their table and started dancing. The soft rhythm of the music filled the room, and Ava’s body seemed to flow effortlessly with it. Her movements, though tipsy, were graceful and captivating. She twirled, her arms floating through the air, and soon enough, she was dancing with such confidence that it mesmerized everyone around her.Ambrose was stunned. He had never seen this side of her. He watched in awe, not quite sure whether to laugh or join her. He glanced around, noticing other people had turned their heads to watch her as well. A few of them even started clapping in rhythm with her steps, encouraging her.Palermo, seated a few tables away, was glaring at her, his eyes narrowing with
Meanwhile, at the restaurant, Ambrose and Ava were still enjoying their dinner, the atmosphere lively with soft music playing in the background. Ambrose looked at Ava, smiling warmly as he reached for his glass.“You seem to be really enjoying the food,” he said, playfully nudging her.Ava smiled, taking a sip of her drink. “Well, it’s not every day I get to enjoy something this fancy.”Ambrose chuckled. “You deserve this every day, you know.”Ava looked at him with a mix of curiosity and affection. “You’re really full of surprises tonight.”Ambrose took her hand, squeezing it gently. “I’m really proud of you, Ava.”As they continued talking and eating, Ambrose suddenly picked up a piece of food with his chopsticks and held it out to Ava. She blinked, momentarily shocked by his gesture."Ambrose, what are you doing?" she asked, her voice laced with surprise and shyness."Feeding you," he said with a teasing grin. "Come on, don’t be shy."Ava’s cheeks flushed, and she glanced around th
After placing their expensive orders, both Ambrose and Ava set their phones down. Ambrose turned to her and asked, "So, how's it going?""How's what going?" Ava asked."Your work. The contract for the Wei family, I mean."Ava nodded. "It's going well. It felt like a huge weight at first, but Dera's been helping little by little, so everything's going smoothly now.”"Dera," Ambrose nodded thoughtfully. "Is she staying at the manor permanently now?"Ava shook her head. "She’s planning to rent her own place soon, once she finds something. But for now, since she's helping me out, it just makes sense for her to stay at the manor.""Alright," Ambrose nodded again. He then gently took Ava’s hand, looking into her eyes without speaking."What?" Ava asked, her voice carrying a hint of shyness.Ambrose smiled softly. "I want to apologize.”"Apologize for what?" Ava asked, slightly confused."For everything," he said. "We got married against your will. Your dreams of marrying someone wealthy or.
Meanwhile, inside, Palermo was growing bolder by the second, leaning closer to Ava as he tried to charm her.Palermo reached out, attempting to lightly brush her arm. “Come on, why don’t we just enjoy the evening together, huh?”Before his hand could make contact, Ava snapped back, her voice strong and unyielding, “Touch me, and you’ll regret it.”Palermo paused, taken aback by her intensity but still trying to play it cool. “Whoa, calm down. I’m just being friendly.”“Friendly or not,” Ava shot back, her eyes narrowing, “I’m not interested, and I’m warning you—don’t try anything again.”At that moment, Ambrose re-entered the restaurant, his eyes immediately locking onto Palermo leaning too close to Ava. His face hardened as he quickened his pace. Without hesitation, Ambrose strode up to them and forcefully pushed Palermo back, making him stumble away from Ava.“Don’t touch my wife!” Ambrose’s voice was cold, his eyes burning with intensity as he squared up to Palermo, his frame tense
Immediately Ambrose reached the table and Ava saw him, she smiled warmly and said, "You're here."Ambrose nodded, his gaze briefly flicking to Palermo with a slight frown before turning back to Ava. He handed her a single rose he had been holding. "This is yours."Ava was pleasantly surprised as she took the flower, admiring how beautiful it was. "Thank you," she said, smiling.Ambrose nodded, his expression still a bit serious as he looked at Palermo and then back to Ava. "Who's he?" he asked.Ava glanced at Palermo and replied, "This man here is Palermo. He offered to pay for my drink, and I refused. But guess what? He doesn't believe I have a husband and thinks he can give me some sort of 'great treatment.'"Ambrose’s frown deepened at her words. He turned fully towards Palermo, his voice calm but firm. "Hello, she told you she has a husband, so why are you still trying to force things?"Palermo looked Ambrose up and down with a smirk. "Where's your ring? Did you just manage to get
The staff member hesitated slightly, then leaned closer to Ava. "Madam, I understand your wish to pay, but that man is a big deal around here. It would be wise to give him face. A gesture like this—"Ava cut him off, her tone calm but firm. "I said no thanks. It's $500, right? I'll pay it myself. It's simple." She handed the staff member her card and calmly gave him the password.The staff member gave her a cold look, clearly understanding that Ava wasn’t going to be swayed. He took the card and walked back to the man in the suit. "She refused your payment and offered to pay herself," he said quietly.The man smirked, his gaze trailing back toward Ava. "Alright, don't worry about it," he replied, though there was a flicker of something unreadable in his eyes. He glanced toward Ava one more time.Ava, feeling the weight of his gaze, briefly locked eyes with him before she deliberately looked away and focused on her phone. She checked the time—7:00 PM. Ambrose hadn’t arrived yet, which
Ambrose walked out to the cab which was parked outside and then sat inside. Sitting inside, the driver greeted him coolly. Ambrose responded then asked him to drive quickly. Ava had just finished changing back into the outfit she wore earlier that morning, a stylish yet practical look that blended well with her professional demeanor. She glanced at her reflection in the rearview mirror, tucking a loose strand of hair behind her ear. Satisfied with her appearance, she took a deep breath and started the car.The engine roared to life, and she quickly punched the location Ambrose had given her—Le Jardin Gourmet—into the GPS. As the directions appeared on the screen, she shifted into gear and pulled out of the lot.The drive wasn’t too long, but Ava found herself thinking about the upcoming dinner, her thoughts drifting to Ambrose. She wasn't used to such gestures from him, and the fact that he had planned the evening left her with mixed emotions. Half an hour later, Ava pulled up near