The gallery guard's face turned pale; he certainly didn't want to be topless on such a cold night, let alone until morning.
Stephen snapped, "Why are you silent?"Stephen grinned at the gallery girls, who had all taken his side and were now giving the guard disapproving looks. "I see, you really are a loser!"With a disdainful glance, the blonde-haired senior salesgirl said, "Yes, you're a loser!" and the others chimed in.A brown-haired salesgir sneered, "Should we take off your shirt so you'll keep your promise?" and the others laughed.The gallery guard's face flushed with embarrassment. Reluctantly, he took off his shirt in the bone-chilling cold.The security guard said sarcastically, "You're satisfied to see me, girls?" Then he left the gallery room cursing.After the security guard left, the gallery room fell silent once more. The salesgirls' attention was on Stephen.The handsome blonde haired man said as the gallery salesgirl stripped the shirt from the mannequin, "Put all the suits in the bag except for this one. I need to change mine." The salesgirls complied with Stephen's request.Soon, the brown-haired salesgirl brought Stephen his new clothes and escorted him to a large, special dressing room.She said with a teasing smile, "If you need help, don't hesitate to call me!"Ignoring her, Stephen hastily went into the locker room and replaced his dirty shirt with a clean one.In front of the mirror, Stephen saw his reflection and felt better and more confident. Next, he put on the tie, waistcoat, and suit he had just bought.Stephen said to his reflection, "Stephen, you're not a downtrodden and weak Stephen anymore! From now on, one by one, the people who hurt you and your wife will be rewarded for their crimes!"After finishing dressing, Stephen emerged from the locker room. It was as though time had stopped; every eye in the room was filled with adoration. No one could have imagined that just a few hours earlier, Stephen had been a poor guy humiliated in a restaurant by his own brother-in-law, which had gone viral and made him look like a pervert.The girls muttered, staring at Stephen in disbelief, "Am I dreaming?"This time reminded Stephen of his childhood. He had always been handsome and always been the center of attention at family events and in public. It had made his heart beat faster with excitement.Just as all attention was on Stephen, a sexy woman wearing a red blazer and matching trousers, entered the gallery.With graceful steps, the black-haired woman greeted, "Good night, ladies!" All salesgirls greeted her with respect.The girls answered, "Good night, Miss Chelsey Shaw!" They greeted the main manager of Rosegold Fashion Gallery.The sexy woman was heading towards the stairs, on her way to her room above the gallery.Before she could take the stairs, Chelsey's light brown eyes met Stephen's clear blue ones. Like the other salesgirl, she was captivated by Stephen's charisma.As a friendly businesswoman, Chelsey Shaw refrained from going to her room and chose to meet Stephen instead. She had noticed that Stephen's suit was not an ordinary one, hinting that he was someone special.Chelsey kindly introduced herself, "Hello, I'm Chelsey Shaw, the main manager of Rosegold Fashion Gallery. Welcome to our gallery. We hope you like our products."Stephen smiled faintly, "Hello, I'm Stephen. It's nice to meet such a great woman like you."For a moment, Chelsey was silent. During her career in fashion, especially in Rosewind, she had met many wealthy families. But she had never seen Stephen even once.Chelsey made small talk, "By the way, you look great in that suit."Stephen replied, still smiling kindly, "Thank you. Rosegold Gallery is the best at combining design beauty and product quality.""Yes, that has become our hallmark since the establishment of the Rosegold brand. Oh, are you a model? I've never seen you before, but I sense an unusually handsome aura about you."Stephen was surprised by Chelsey's guess. He had not expected that the expensive clothes that wrapped around his body would change one's perception so drastically.Stephen just smiled in response to Chelsey's words. It was impossible for Stephen to admit as an unemployed person who had just lost his job. Let alone admit to being a viral pervert as reported by social media.Stephen's smiling beauty made Chelsey's face brighten even more. Chelsey's mind immediately assumed that Stephen was a model. "That's amazing! Coincidentally, our brand is looking for new models for our gallery products. I would be delighted if you are willing to collaborate with us!"Positive signals were generated in Stephen's brain. He was happy because he could quickly find a new job. At least he wouldn't have to bring completely bad news back home.For a moment, Stephen imagined the faces of Geoff's family after watching his video go viral and him getting fired from his job. He couldn't allow his wife to be ridiculed all the time.At the same time, even though Stephen now had money piled up in his account, he felt that he was not ready to dismantle his identity as the young master of the Hudson family until he knew the conditions within the Hudson family for sure.Stephen felt that the job offered by Chelsey was not bad, and he could provide a better life for his wife. Stephen immediately agreed to Chelsey Shaw's offer.Stephen replied confidently, "Yes, I will. It would be an honor for me to be a part of Rosegold Fashion Gallery."Chelsey then invited Stephen to her room to discuss further. Unlike the gallery, Chelsey's workspace was beautifully decorated with many plants.Chelsey remarked, "I believe you're perfect for modeling our clothes. However, I've never seen you in any media before.""Yes, I'm a rookie in the modeling world," Stephen immediately replied, anticipating where Chelsey was going with the conversation - he knew he would be paid based on his work experience.Chelsey wondered how Stephen could afford Rosegold's expensive suit without a strong source of income. She considered the possibility that Stephen had been a secret lover of a wealthy woman for a long time.Chelsey finally said, "Then I'll offer you $250 a day for catalog photo shoots."Although the amount was meager compared to the price of the suits Stephen had bought, he was thrilled as this would be his first step into the modeling world."Fine, I agree," Stephen nodded eagerly."May I have your business card, please?" requested Chelsey Shaw.Business card? Stephen had never thought of making one before as he didn't think it was necessary.Just then, Stephen remembered William's business card. He wanted to give it to Chelsey, but for a rookie model earning $250 a day, it would be too suspicious to show Chelsey an exclusive personal assistant like William.Stephen smiled politely, "Sorry, I don't have my business card with me.""Then could you write down your contact information here?""Yes, of course."Furthermore, Stephen signed a work contract with Rosegold Fashion Gallery. With a beaming face, he emerged from Chelsey Shaw's room, eager to share the good news.Stephen stepped out of the Rosegold Fashion Gallery building and spotted a shirtless guard outside. The guard had his arms folded across his chest, trying to keep warm. Stephen noticed a look of pity on his face. Stephen asked the guard, "Hey, man. Are you sure about this bet?" The guard replied arrogantly, "Of course, I'm not a baby who needs his mother's arms to sleep." Stephen confirmed the guard's statement by saying, "Okay, I believe you." If only the guard was willing to apologize, maybe Stephen would consider canceling the bet. "Good luck!" Stephen gave the guard the middle finger and left the Rosegold Fashion Gallery area to catch a taxi back to Geoff's house. While waiting for a taxi to pass, Stephen remembered his viral video. He was going to be featured in the Rosegold Fashion Gallery catalog soon. He couldn't let the video continue to circulate. Stephen took out his cellphone and contacted William to remove his videos from social media. It wasn't long before the cal
That morning, Stephen woke up later than usual because his body ached. When he finally opened his eyes, he saw that Fiona had already finished dressing and was ready to leave for college.Stephen asked, "Why didn't you wake me up?" He got up from the bed and then stretched for a moment. His body still ached from the fight he had the night before.Fiona replied by checking the contents of her bag, "I have woken you up, but you seemed too tired, so I let you sleep." She looked at Stephen with pity, knowing how badly the restaurant security guard and Bryson had beaten him.Stephen looked at his wife, then offered, "I can take you to campus. Just give me a minute to stretch my muscles and go to the bathroom."The brown haired woman said, "No need, Stephen. Today I'm leaving with Billy."Concerned that he might have missed something, Stephen rushed to meet Fiona after he finished in the bathroom.Stephen asked, astonished, "When did he come here?"Fiona explained, "Early this morning. He sa
Megan inquired, "Why?" Her eyes bulged like they almost jumped out of their sockets. "Aren't you interested in doing this?" Megan was an opportunist woman, and she didn't like it when her wishes were denied, especially by someone she perceived as lower class.Megan scoffed before striding away, "Don't worry, I'll toss you a fiver. I know you're down on your luck after being fired." She leaving Stephen in front of the whirring washing machine. It was routine for Stephen to take odd jobs from Geoff's family to make some extra cash. For now, he couldn't risk revealing his true identity, so he reluctantly accepted the task from Megan. However, Stephen had a plan in the works for his brother-in-law's wife.Megan was a peculiar woman, as cunning as a venomous serpent. Stephen knew he had to be just as unconventional in his approach to bring her down.Stephen's eyes widened in shock at the sight of the dress, stained with blood. "Damn it!" To make matters worse, there were also numerous spe
Stephen furrowed his forehead as he tried to think of which other man Fiona had met behind his back. So far, many wealthy men had tried to approach Fiona after his father died. But, she had ignored them all. Stephen couldn't help but be curious about this particular man.He asked Oliver, his informant, "And then what happened?" He hoped for more detailed information."Your wife's brother left her alone with that stranger," Oliver replied.Upon hearing this, Stephen's chest grew hot. He knew his wife was under immense pressure from her brothers to divorce him. As Stephen and Fiona's relationship continued to deteriorate because of the interference of his brothers-in-law he could not remain silent. He still wanted to know what she was up to.Stephen inquired, "Do you know what they were talking about?"Oliver informed Stephen, watching the man speak with a smile as if trying to impress Fiona. "I couldn't hear exactly what they were saying. However, that tall blonde man kept looking at yo
Janis paused, contemplating the company's leadership's decision. She had only just met Stephen, but she believed that the young master of the Hudson family had his own motives.Janis nodded and responded, "Very well, Master Stephen."After concluding their conversation, Janis bid farewell and exited the room.In the corridor, Billy Geoff greeted Janis, saying, "Hello, Miss Janis!" He offered a kind smile, but Janis responded with a cold expression."What do you want, Mr. Billy?"Billy tried to engage in conversation, disregarding Janis' unfriendly demeanor. "I'd like to discuss further cooperation between our companies."Janis spoke flatly, "I'm sorry, Mr. Billy. The Magnificent Emerald Group can no longer continue its partnership with your company."Billy stared at Janis in disbelief. He couldn't fathom what he was hearing. Their relationship had been amicable thus far. He also racked his brain, trying to recall if he had done anything to offend the company's owner, but he couldn't th
"Hello, Stephen?" Fiona asked, pressing him for an answer.In her heart, Fiona felt that Stephen's reluctance to help Billy was understandable since Billy had often done bad things to him. Moreover, Billy had recently set Fiona up for going out with Alex before going to college, which was quite annoying."Yes, I will look for him. You take it easy and go back to class," Stephen spoke calmly. Although he hated Billy, he despised seeing his wife begging and crying even more."You're serious?" Hope had returned to Fiona's voice, and she spoke with enthusiasm."Yes, of course," Stephen said firmly.After hanging up, Stephen remained silent for a moment, thinking of the potential reason for Billy's accident. He immediately suspected that Billy and Fiona had argued before the accident.Stephen muttered, "Poor Billy," Stephen reached for his cellphone and dialed his right-hand man.Said Stephen with a sigh, "Hello, William, I have a new assignment for you," "Yes, Young Master. I will do wha
Fiona was crying alone when her phone rang, startling her. Aiden's name appeared on the screen, and she immediately answered."Hello, Fiona! What's wrong? Why are you calling me so much?" asked Aiden, surprised by Fiona's unusual behavior."Get to Dr. Vernon Stone's hospital right away! Billy's been in an accident!" Fiona said, her voice trembling with fear.Aiden's eyes widened in disbelief. Billy was a skilled driver and always careful on the road, especially when driving his megacar."Don't joke, Fiona. Billy's a careful driver. Are you sure?" Aiden said."I'm not joking, Aiden. Get to the hospital now and tell Bryson too," Fiona said, her voice firm and convincing."Okay, I'm on my way," Aiden said before hanging up the phone.Fiona released a long, weary sigh and settled into a chair in the hospital corridor. Retrieving her smartphone, she opened the photo album and gazed at their wedding picture. It had been a modest ceremony, devoid of grand celebrations due to Stephen's limited
As Fiona watched her husband Stephen brush his hair in the mirror, she couldn't help but marvel at the beauty of his physique. It was as if she was seeing him for the first time, noticing the flawless posture and rippling muscles that he had always possessed. Today was Stephen's first day as an impromptu model, and Fiona was filled with a mix of excitement and apprehension."Are you sure you're feeling okay and ready for the photoshoot?" Fiona asked, her tone reflecting her concern.Stephen turned around to face his wife, his eyes sparkling with confidence. "Absolutely! Thanks to all the delicious and nutritious food you've been cooking for me, my stamina has come back tenfold."Fiona's heart swelled with pride at the compliment. She had always been passionate about cooking, and had even won several campus cooking championships, but hearing Stephen's praise was like winning the ultimate culinary accolade."Don't be ridiculous! You've been working at the restaurant for ages, and have ta
Inside the helicopter, Stephen peered at the bustling beach. From his vantage point, he could clearly see a restaurant next to the jet ski hangout spot. A curly-haired man with brown hair caught Stephen's attention; he was Manuel Burt. Stephen was eager to land. "Stephen, are we landing soon?" Fiona, seated next to Stephen, was also excited to explore Bentguay Beach. On this adventure, Stephen wasn't just with Fiona and Falla. He had also invited Alyssa, Oliver, and Falla's caregivers. He particularly wanted to take Fiona to see a place that had long been his home. The helicopter landed on an open field next to Manuel's restaurant. The people around Manuel's restaurant weren't surprised to see various luxurious helicopters frequently landing in the restaurant's yard. However, they were taken aback when the man they used to know as a beach cleaner stepped out of the luxurious helicopter with a beautiful woman they suspected was his wife. There was also a man and a woman who looked
For a year, Stephen's bodyguards had not received any difficult orders. Stephen's family life seemed to be going smoothly without any problems.On the 49th floor of the Magnificent Emerald penthouse, William gathered his trusted agents for a routine meeting. Although there were no serious matters, the regular meeting had to be conducted because threats could come at any time. That night was no exception.With full attention, Raymond, Vincent, Kaysen, and William paid attention to the presentation delivered by Oliver, the man who most often accompanied Stephen on various occasions.As the most senior man, William observed the behavior of every agent under him, including Alyssa. Several times, William noticed Alyssa paying attention to Raymond and not focusing on what Oliver was saying.Initially, William thought it was because Alyssa hadn't seen Raymond for a long time, but if it happened more than once, it meant something else was going on. Moreover, there was an unwritten rule that a
Twelve months had passed since Falla's birth. Stephen invited Fiona and Falla to the recently completed Magnificent Emerald Park. After the park's inauguration, visitors increasingly enjoyed the free tourist spot. At that moment, Falla was in Fiona's arms, looking enthusiastic as they strolled through the beauty of the park. Fiona turned to her husband and said, "What if we go on the Ferris wheel?" Stephen looked up at the ferris wheel with the slowly rotating baskets. He thought for a moment, then said, "Alright. Let's go there." They walked together towards the Ferris wheel. However, suddenly Falla rebelled in Fiona's embrace and started crying. Fiona gently comforted her baby, "Falla, what's wrong? Are you scared of going on the Ferris wheel?" But Falla's cries didn't stop. Fiona tried to comfort Falla with a small doll she usually played with. But Falla continued to cry. Fiona thought maybe her baby was hungry, so she offered some boiled fruits and vegetables they had brought.
However, admitting guilt meant nothing to Stephen. Regardless, Tristan's crime had caused a lot of damage, and opposing him had consumed much of Stephen's time and energy. Stephen had decided that Aiden still needed to face his punishment.In a low, pressing voice, Stephen said, "If you admit guilt, do you still deserve to be among us?"Aiden looked at Stephen, not surprised by Stephen's decision, but remorseful for his own foolishness and ill treatment of Stephen and Fiona all this time.Moreover, this was not the same Stephen that Aiden had once suppressed. After this, Aiden wouldn't be able to escape Stephen, even if he hid at the ends of the earth. Stephen would surely pursue him and find him. With a regretful expression, Aiden nodded in surrender and said, "No, I don't deserve to be here."With his cold gaze, Stephen continued to observe Aiden. He was curious about what else the man would say.Realizing his unwelcome presence in the luxurious room, Aiden rose from his seat. Since
Stephen observed his two brothers-in-law, who looked very pathetic while hitting their own faces. He laughed inside watching them. Since Fiona remained silent, Stephen assumed Fiona deliberately allowed her two older brothers to punish themselves in front of the Southroses University students.Fiona's fists clenched tighter, and her facial expression suddenly changed when she said, "Stephen..." weakly.The handsome man approached Fiona, "What's wrong?" He wanted to know Fiona's plan regarding her brothers. But then, she gripped Stephen's arm tightly, her face pale.Oliver quickly took over the bouquet of flowers, chocolate bouquet, and frame from Fiona's hands. Unexpectedly, after that, Fiona's amniotic fluid broke, leaving Aiden and Billy silent, exchanging glances."Fiona!" Aiden stopped slapping his own face and approached Fiona.With a worried expression, he said to Stephen, "She's about to give birth! Take her to the hospital now!"Stephen looked down and found Fiona's calfs wet
After fully recovering from her surgery, Fiona resumed her life as a senior college student and focused more on her thesis so she could pass her final exam successfully. Nevertheless, she continued to take care of her health to ensure her pregnancy progressed smoothly.At that time, in the grand auditorium of Southroses University, Stephen proudly gazed at the woman wearing a black gown and a graduation cap in front of the fellow students and their parents, being recognized as the best student in her class. Despite her prominently protruding belly, she still wore a cheerful face, expressing happiness for graduating summa cum laude.After the graduation ceremony, Stephen approached Fiona and handed her a bouquet of flowers, then kissed her on the cheek. Gently, he caressed Fiona's belly and said, "Congratulations on your graduation. I believe our baby will be a genius in the future." The brunette woman blushed while looking at the beautiful flowers in her hands.With a smile on her fac
When the two individuals exchanged glances, it was as if the Earth had stopped rotating and time had ceased to move. Stephen gazed intently at the beautifully sad face. He had known about Keyla's feelings for a long time, and her expressions were not new to him.Gently, Stephen spoke, "Keyla."The supermodel's chest rose and fell as she struggled to contain the turmoil within, which seemed ready to burst. She was very afraid of what Stephen would say, but in reality, she continued to stand there, almost frozen in place.Looking directly at the supermodel, Stephen said, "I know how you feel, Keyla. But, you know I am already married, and soon I'll be a father?"The beautiful woman took a deep breath and nodded, "Yes, I understand." The supermodel turned back towards the door and left the luxurious room, tears streaming down her face. Although she already knew what Stephen would say, she still felt sad, and the tears couldn't be held back from flowing down her cheeks.Outside the room,
After dealing with Fabian Hudson's ex-girlfriend, Stephen joined the funeral procession for his grandfather along with guests and faithful servants, all solemnly gathered. Once the funeral procession was over, the media surrounded Stephen, the new patriarch of the Hudson family.Elsewhere, Keyla was enjoying her time at the Magnificent Emerald penthouse while watching the news dominated by the death of the Hudson family patriarch.The beautiful supermodel sipped avocado juice in her hand while gazing at the flat screen in front of her. In her heart, she wondered, "Could I see Mr. Hudson's real face at the patriarch's funeral?" At that very moment, Keyla's heart raced.The memories of her dream of dancing with Mr. Hudson at the tower's peak replayed, making her eager to meet the man named Hudson.Keyla's hope was immediately granted by fate; she saw Stephen's face, and beneath it was written "The new patriarch of the Hudson family." Instantly, Keyla's heart seemed to stop beating. "Ste
Stephen, anoyed with the disrespectful behavior of Fabian Hudson's ex-girlfriends, spoke in a cold tone, "Quickly, tell me what you want in meeting the patriarch?"The women nudged each other in confusion at the unexpected presence of the patriarch. Their eyes exchanged clear expressions of anxiety, but their determination remained firm. Their visit to the Hudson family mansion had to yield results – they wanted to regain the privileges Fabian had once granted them.Since none of them dared to speak in front of the patriarch after openly admitting their mistakes, Stephen said coldly, "Damn it, I've wasted my time with a bunch of foolish women." He turned to the security guards and signaled them to escort Fabian Hudson's ex-girlfriends out.Several men dressed in all black with pistols and handcuffs approached the group of women who were starting to panic. Pressed, a bespectacled woman said, "Please stop this, Lord Stephen!"Seeing this initiative, the group of women quickly sought hel