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After Stephen finished speaking, he invited his expert staff to convey the progress of the Magnificent Emerald Park project. A fat-looking man introduced himself, that man's name was Blake Kelly. The man spoke with a serious face, "Actually the building permit process has been completed. We are just waiting for a letter from the government. However, when our project was about to start, a group of the community around the park site rejected the construction of the Magnificent Emerald Park." Stephen paid attention to Blake's explanation, then he asked, "What is the reason for their reluctance? Didn't the local people agree before?" Blake again explained, "I suspect there has been a misunderstanding. They refused because they felt they would become strangers in their own area because of the location of the tourist spot. This concern arises from the location of the Magnificent Emerald park which is very wide. While the surrounding community is not much in number. They are afraid of bei
Fiona hastily wiped away the tears, then smiled. She acted as if she were fine, even though it was obvious someone had slapped her on the cheek and she was clearly in tears."Stephen, I'll tell you later. But first, let's take a shower!" This time she looked at Stephen without hesitation, showing her teary gray eyes. She looks like she's trying to seduce her husband.At that time, Stephen suspected that Fiona deliberately did not answer his words because she had hidden her tears in the bathroom. Then, because she didn't want her husband to worry too much, she undressed herself and invited Stephen to bathe together. That was just a guess for now.The brunette woman in the tub grabbed Stephen's jacket to take it off. But before the suit fell, Stephen held Fiona's hand.With a probing voice, Stephen asked, "Are you hiding something from me?"Fiona smiled stiffly, "I don't want to hide anything. I'll tell you later. Now, you wash up first!"Stephen stared at Fiona, while his hands gripped
Aiden's words caught Fiona's attention, and she paused, staring at her eldest brother's serious face. Time seemed to stand still in that moment. The thought of being crossed off the family and heir registers terrified Fiona. She realized the extent of her family's wealth, and if she left the Geoff family, she would have nowhere to go back to. But surviving in a loveless family had become unbearable for her. Countless times, Fiona's older siblings had attempted to trick her into dating foreign men, despite her being already married. Their motive was clear—they wanted to exploit Fiona's connections with wealthy men. Wasn't this akin to selling off their own sister for business gains? Raising his eyebrows, Aiden asked, "How? You wouldn't make foolish decisions solely driven by blind love for a man, would you?" Fiona remained silent, growing increasingly irritated by Aiden's constant threats. To her, family was nothing more than a collection of stifling traditions that had tormented he
If someone did good to someone because they benefited from that person, that was normal. But what about doing good to people who had betrayed or deceived them? Did that make any sense?Meanwhile, Stephen had promised not to block the card he had given to Fiona at any time, under any circumstances.The handsome blond man smiled faintly, then he held Fiona's soft cheeks. "Yes, even if you leave me or betray me."Fiona fell silent at Stephen's sincere answer. His clear blue eyes made Fiona not want to stop looking at him. To Fiona, he was like a wide, beautiful ocean with gentle breezes and warm sun.The brunette woman held both shoulders of the stout man in front of her. "Aren't you afraid of losing with that bet?"The man didn't answer, but he smiled and asked Fiona back, "How about you? Aren't you afraid of losing with the bet you made?""Me?" Fiona swallowed her own saliva. Actually, when she made that decision, she only briefly thought about what was in accordance with her heart. She
Fiona glanced at Keyla, giving her a disapproving look. Stephen realized it too. In fact, there was nothing wrong if they went together because Keyla was Fiona's sister. But that day was Stephen's first public appearance, so he wanted to make it feel special for him and Fiona.At that moment, Stephen looked at Keyla's luxury car, which was also parked in the Magnificent Emerald hotel's parking lot. Raymond was sitting in the driver's seat."But, I think someone is waiting for you," Stephen said to Keyla, smiling at the man in the black suit who was waiting for her.The beautiful model with long, straight black hair followed Stephen's gaze and looked annoyed at Raymond. She tried to refuse Stephen's order, saying, "But—"Before Keyla could say much, Stephen interrupted, "Get in your car immediately for your safety!"Keyla tightened her fist, but she obeyed the order because it came directly from Stephen. She complied and said, "Okay. We'll meet again on the catwalk stage!" The model in
After Stephen and Kayla returned backstage, the atmosphere buzzed with excitement as the remaining models strutted confidently down the catwalk, putting on a spectacular show for the audience. The crowd erupted into applause as the final fashion show concluded, marking the end of a successful fashion extravaganza.As the models gathered in the hall, their faces illuminated with radiant smiles, they exchanged congratulations with the designers, stylists, and make-up artists who had worked tirelessly to bring their vision to life. It was a moment of triumph, and the air was filled with a contagious sense of joy and accomplishment.Just when the celebration reached its peak, the rhythm of the night took an electrifying turn as an international music band stepped onto the stage. The crowd erupted with cheers and applause, their anticipation reaching a fever pitch. All eyes were drawn to a striking figure—a slender brunette man, his long hair cascading down to his waist.Fiona, captivated b
Stephen's heart skipped a beat when he caught sight of a stunning brunette woman in a captivating red dress. "There she is!" he exclaimed under his breath.As they drew closer, Stephen gently placed his hand on the woman's shoulder. "Fiona!" he called out. Instantly, a wave of emotions washed over her face, and she leaped up to embrace Stephen."Stephen, you're incredible! I'm so proud of you!" Fiona exclaimed, her arms tightly wrapped around the blond man. Stephen intentionally lingered in the embrace, savoring the warmth and comfort that her hugs brought him.Whispering softly, he said, "I appreciate your unwavering support, My Love." Those whispered words were precisely what Fiona had longed to hear. They were the whispers that always tugged at her heartstrings.After a few blissful moments of cuddling, they engaged in casual conversation while listening to Horizonplay performing their melodic tunes.The songs played on, one after another, carrying the couple away on a wave of warmt
All the male participants had used blindfolds, and they stood neatly. Meanwhile, the female participants stood in random positions. When the race started, they were not allowed to move or make a sound. Besides that, the male participants were not only prohibited from touching female participants, but they were also prohibited from peeking. Participants who did not meet the qualifications would be disqualified.It wasn't just the game participants; the spectators who watched the show were also excited.After the host read out a list of rules that had to be obeyed, he was ready to start the game. He shouted to the audience, "Let's count down together. Three... two... one, Go!"The male participants walked in unison. Some of them seemed to walk hesitantly because they couldn't see. Some even collided with each other, and a few nearly fell from the stage. But the stage guard saved one of them, and he walked back on stage. This incident made the audience burst out laughing.Meanwhile, Step