North’s heartbeat sped up. Gerald’s unique scent almost overwhelmed her.Gerald must have just showered because his hair was not dry yet. His damp locks brushed her cheek, setting her nerves aflame with every touch.“If you were so curious, why didn’t you ask me directly?”North’s mind had not recovered yet, so she replied, “Huh? What? Ask you about what?”“Eleanor must have tried to confront Leon by now,” Gerald said. His tone was so certain, it was obviously not a wild guess. Then, he asked with that same sureness, “You ran into her, didn’t you?”North finally recovered and nodded. “She said you and Leon were teaming up to sabotage her.”“Heh.” Gerald suddenly chuckled before lowering his voice. “Do you think she’s telling the truth then, Mrs. Howard?”North said nothing, her gaze darting here and there.Gerald’s smile grew, his light gray eyes shining slightly. He was not surprised at all that North would find out the truth. “Looks like you’ve guessed it.So, North stopped
He stared at North’s proof, remaining in a trance for quite a while.Estella Smithson… Estella Smithson. North’s mother was called Estella Smithson?Why did she share a name with Estella Rose? Why was she a good designer too? Could they be the same person?But if they were, then what did that make Reina?No. This was impossible. And yet…“Gabriel! Gabriel! You came just in time!” Bryan acted as if his savior had just arrived. “Come look at this. Tell me, do you think we… got it wrong?”“Dad…” When Gabriel saw what was on Bryan’s computer, his throat began to feel dry.He was terrified of the secret being discovered. If Bryan found out he knew all along but kept it from him, he would definitely be punished for it.Besides, Reina had been through so much that if they abandoned her at this point, it would be so heartless of them!So, Gabriel betrayed his conscience and said with mixed feelings, “Dad, that’s what I wanted to talk to you about… I was also shocked when I saw Estella
“I don’t get it. Why is she crying?” North pushed the door open and walked right in. When she saw Virgil Bracken, she smiled.“Grandfather! Gerald said you had summoned him for lunch. He thought you were missing him, so he had even brought gifts. He didn’t think you only called him to blame him.”Gerald raised an eyebrow. Gifts?He had never even considered doing that for the Brackens. Meanwhile, Eleanor was pissed. “North Myers! How could you enter without knocking? Were you raised in a barn? And what’s this about gifts? You’re clearly empty-handed. What gifts?”North blinked. “I’m here to provide Bracken Corporation with a perfect solution. Isn’t that a great gift?“Gerald and Leon are friends, and they’re quite close. He was going to negotiate with Leon and buy Bracken Corporation some time, but…” North sighed. “Ms. Eleanor assumed Gerald was sabotaging the family! Isn’t that ridiculous, Mr. Virgil? I’ve already looked at the handbags in question.”Virgil suddenly had the fe
Nelly smiled gently. “Hi again, Gerald, North.”Gerald did not look at her, and North did not reply. However, Nelly did not seem to take it to heart and continued to stand demurely beside Madam Bracken.Madam Bracken already knew what was going on, so she scoffed, “Looks like your b*stard son’s not as good as you think, Virgil. Bracken Corporation’s been suffering losses every year, and now there’s plagiarism too? As if that wasn’t bad enough, you’re demanding that Gerald help clean up this mess.”Virgil could not take the insult. “What are you so happy about?! The business was supposed to go to Patricia, but how am I supposed to give it to her in this state? If Gerald has a solution, what’s wrong with asking him to help?”Madam Bracken mocked him in response. “You’re always so attentive when it comes to Patricia’s things.”“Patricia’s your daughter too,” Virgil said as if it was the most natural thing on Earth. “You should be helping out to as her mother—”“Shut up!” Madam Brack
Giselle nodded in gratification. “That’s very kind of you, Nelly.” North’s eyes flickered. Something felt wrong. Why would Nelly be so kind as to remind her to be careful of Cynthia? “Ah, I see. However, your reminder came a little bit too late. I’ve already met Cynthia.” Nelly said in resignation, “She… These women are still trying their luck even though they clearly know that Gerald is married. North, it must be difficult to be his wife, right?” North came to a realization. There it was: the trap.Nelly was trying to insult other people to make herself appear morally superior by talking badly about another woman who was flirting with Gerald. Did she think that this would make everyone think that she had no feelings toward Gerald? North smiled. “It’s not difficult at all. I’m just doing what I should be doing. Besides, you’re reading into this too much. Even though Cynthia has some feelings for Gerald, she didn’t cause any trouble for me.” Nelly bit her lower lip. “No
Everyone became silent. North narrowed her eyes and smirked. Nelly shook her head, “I’m sorry, I talk without thinking. Gerald, you should settle the matter between you and North on your own. I’ll make a move first.“Oh right, Gerald, the most important thing between a couple is trust. If you hide everything from North… Never mind, I’ll stop.” After saying that, Nelly immediately left in embarrassment with a worried expression on her face. Giselle waved her hands. “I don’t want to meddle in the Scott family’s matter. Today, Nelly suddenly came so I couldn’t just turn her away. North, don’t take what she said to heart.” North nodded and left the Bracken family home alongside Gerald. In a luxury car outside of the Bracken family home, Nelly was staring at North and Gerald with a dark expression as they got into their car. She sneered, “I don’t think North will be able to bear with that.” Mrs. Scott hesitated, “Nelly, why do you want to tick North off? That will only make
However, North did not realize that and continued to praise him. “How is it possible for such a nice guy like you to exist? You’re handsome and tall, and you have a great temperament. Coupled with your intelligence and your capability, I—” The car came to a sudden stop. North was launched forward due to inertia, but she was pulled back by the safety belt. “What’s wrong?” What was wrong with Gerald’s driving?! Gerald was breathing heavily. “North… Don’t praise me using those words.” North was puzzled. After resting for a few days at home, Gerald had a meeting at night. North was eating dinner by herself. Before she finished dinner, Stewart told her that Nathan was there. Nathan was shocked. “Why are you alone? Where’s Gerald?!” North almost dropped her food from fear. “He’s in a meeting. Why?” “Meeting? He’s still in a meeting now?!” Nathan slammed on the desk. He looked extremely angry. North put down her cutlery. “What happened?” Nathan was infuriated, and his
Reina purposely chose a crowded public hospital. The news about her pregnancy would definitely spread like wildfire. Bryan had just reached the hospital ward when he saw Reina lying weakly on the hospital bed. Her face was covered in tears. “Dad…” Reina had only said a few words before she started panting again. Mrs. Jordan walked forward. “Reina, you should abort this child.” Reina cried, “Grandma, please, don’t do this to me. I don’t want to lose this child…” Mrs. Jordan said with a stern expression, “No! Reina, you have to listen to me. I’ll contact a doctor to abort this child once you’ve recovered!” Reina was staying in a normal hospital ward. They were surrounded by other pregnant patients and their family members. All of them frowned after hearing that. “How could this grandmother be so cruel? She’s forcing her granddaughter to go through an abortion. Why?” “This old lady seems to be saying that her granddaughter is pregnant out of wedlock…” “Pregnant out of wedl