“Diana, where have you been? Have you seen Stuart? He asked after you already,” West interrupted them, accompanied by Blake.“Yes,” Diana replied curtly, her annoyance evident in her tone.“So, why are you not sitting with him and his parents? Charlie and Mary Young will make wonderful in-laws.” Blake chimed in, adding another question.“Dad, why should I be sitting with him and not my husband? Have you not been following your wife around like a snail and its shell? Why didn’t you go sit with the Roberts’ unmarried eldest daughter who has been eyeing you since she came here? Steven and Stella Roberts are going to make better in-laws!” Diana retorted sharply.Simultaneously, Blake and West turned towards Nora Roberts, whose eyes were indeed fixed on Blake. West shot her a cold look before directing her ire back at her husband.Ralph couldn’t help but be amused by West’s jealousy-fueled reaction. He was grateful for Diana’s blunt response as he shot her an appreciative look.“Blake? Why
“Thank you for your hospitality. Ralph said you were so accommodating. You are such a kind and humble person. You even agreed to come here! Your kind is rare. Please do give him the job when you meet again next week,” Diana said graciously, taking a seat next to Giant Gerald since Lionel had occupied hers. “It’s my pleasure, my lady. You are such a good wife to Young Boss. He spoke so well of you,” Gerald replied warmly, his eyes twinkling with sincerity. “He did? But why do you call him ‘Young Boss’? His name is Ralph,” Diana inquired, her curiosity piqued. “I just like to call him that the moment I set my eyes on him. He looks like a boss of mine that I lost contact with many years ago.” Gerald explained with a chuckle, his tone light. Ralph shot Gerald an approving glance, appreciating his quick wit and ability to play along seamlessly. “Andre, what are they talking about?” Lionel interjected, clearly confused by the conversation. Andre could not give a response. He was still
“How did you know it’s Ralph Ross? Do you two know each other?” Diana inquired, intrigued by Fancy's recognition.“Is your name really Ralph Ross?” Fancy asked, her curiosity piqued. She wasn't as shy as Liam had portrayed her to be.“Have we crossed paths before, young lady?” Ralph inquired eagerly, hoping to gauge if Fancy recognized him despite his disguise.“No, but I met someone with that same name, a very decent man. He came to buy a luxurious house at my workplace,” Fancy explained.Ralph felt a wave of relief wash over him. He had feared his secret was about to be exposed. If Diana learned he had purchased such an expensive property, she might become suspicious.“Well, since this person was buying an expensive house, it must be someone else. Certainly not my husband,” Diana asserted confidently.“Why do you say that?” Fancy asked, intrigued by Diana's certainty.“It's clear. He doesn’t have that kind of money,” Diana affirmed, glancing at Ralph for confirmation. Ralph nodded i
Outside the hall, Ralph and Giant Gerald were met by a deliveryman holding a package.“Mr. Ross?” the deliveryman inquired.“Yes, that’s me,” Ralph confirmed.“Please sign here,” the deliveryman instructed, handing Ralph a clipboard and pen.Ralph quickly signed for the package, eager to unveil the surprise he had promised Diana. Gerald offered to carry the package back into the hall, where curious eyes followed their return.“What’s in the package, Ralph?” Diana asked eagerly as he approached the table. She appreciated the distraction from Dean and Felicia’s provocative display.“I don’t know. My friend didn’t tell me. I only know it’s an antique,” Ralph replied with a mysterious smile as Gerald carefully set the package down on the table.Dean and Felicia couldn’t hide their surprise. They had assumed Diana and Ralph had nothing to present. It seemed they were wrong.“Where did you get the money to buy this?” Dean asked, his tone skeptical.“Is yours missing?” Ralph retorted, raisin
Ralph raised an eyebrow at Andre's nonchalant response and repeated his question. "When are you going to lick my feet, Andre?"It was the day after the memorial—a Sunday morning. Ralph had just finished swimming and was drying himself off with a towel when Andre appeared, intending to use the pool himself.Andre looked bemused. "Lick your feet? What are you talking about?"Ralph reminded him with a smirk, "Don't tell me you've forgotten your bet already. You promised to lick my feet if we presented a gift worth more than five thousand dollars. And we did. So, it's time to follow through on your words."Meanwhile, the Regal Timepiece had become the centerpiece of conversation at the party, leaving everyone in awe and curiosity about how Diana and Ralph had acquired such a magnificent gift. Lady Margarita, in particular, couldn't conceal her surprise, realizing that her attempts to ridicule them had fallen short. Even West had been shocked to the marrow of her bones. In short, all membe
The big Summers Dining Hall was bustling with activity as the family gathered for their usual Sunday morning breakfast. On weekdays, they usually went their separate ways and ate whatever and whenever they liked, but weekends brought them together under one roof. Lady Margarita, seated at the head of the table, radiated authority and elegance, enjoying the company of her family although she still found it hard to do away with her favoritism.Dean and Felicia sat nearby, engaged in quiet conversation as they stole glances at Ralph and Diana. Breakfast options included pancakes, bacon, and fruit platters, tempting everyone to dig in."Let's start," Lady Margarita announced, signaling the beginning of the meal, and everyone began to eat.Ralph and Diana sat calmly, unfazed by the tension from the previous day. Fancy, the newcomer, cautiously picked at her food, feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness. Liam, sitting next to her, offered reassuring smiles to ease her nerves.Lionel and
The announcement of the newly released Rovers Luxuria sent shockwaves across the internet, with every media outlet featuring it as their top headline. The buzz surrounding the car was heightened by its limited edition status, making it even more desirable.Lady Margarita was unsettled, not by the news of the car itself, but by the revelation that only Souls Automobiles Dealers and Huffs Auto Distributors would be the exclusive distributors for the limited new brand. She couldn't understand why Summers Luxury Automobiles wasn't included. What had happened?Lady Margarita wasted no time and immediately sought answers. First, she reached out to Victor Sterling who reminded her he was no longer the director. She then attempted to contact Richard Anderson, but received no response. Frustrated and determined, she sought out Andre, catching him just as he was about to leave for work in his Rovers Classic."Andre, have you seen the news?" Lady Margarita inquired urgently."What news?" Andre r
When Diana offered to take Ralph to his destination, he politely declined.“I'll use public transport from here. You should go quickly before that anonymous man changes his mind. It’s getting late already,” Ralph admonished.“Okay then. Please retrieve your bicycle soon,” Diana advised.“I will,” Ralph promised, knowing full well the bicycle was not coming back, especially with Fancy being suspicious of him.“And do well with the interview,” Diana added.“I will try my best.”After Ralph exited the car, Diana drove off swiftly. He didn’t have to wait long before Giant Gerald pulled up in front of him, and Ralph hopped in. He had discreetly called Gerald with Diana’s phone before leaving and had instructed him to pick him up at that point.“Do you want to get a new phone, young boss?” Ralph had told Gerald about the situation with his phone when they talked earlier.“Not yet. It’s an excuse for them to not be able to reach me. I’ll just tell them Lionel sank my phone,” Ralph replied, u