To Celeste, the notion of "family rules" felt like something out of a historical drama. It seemed slightly odd hearing it from someone in the present day. After all, the colonial era had ended many years ago."I misjudged the situation this time and acted recklessly. Mrs. Bishop has every right to punish me, and I accept it," Celeste stated calmly. Her expression showed no obvious emotions.Serena could not stand Celeste's response and her attitude. To Serena, Celeste, a mere bartender, acted as if she were some kind of noble. Serena was convinced that Celeste had seduced Damon and was stubbornly refusing to back down."You've finally admitted your mistake," Serena remarked. Then, she issued a command and prompted several imposing household staff to approach."In the old days, if a daughter-in-law in the Bishop family didn't follow the rules, she'd kneel on a nail board. But now, in the present day, let her kneel on the acupressure mat." Serena had prepared beforehand a large plast

It read, "Twenty years later, the Bishop family's eldest grandson will tie the knot with the York family's eldest daughter. Consider this emerald pendant and engagement agreement as evidence. Yours truly, James Bishop."Damon recognized the familiar golden script as his grandfather's handwriting. The engagement agreement did not mention a specific name. It simply referred to "the York family's eldest daughter." In James's final years, as he battled severe Alzheimer's, he lost the ability to recognize anyone when the York family came to visit. Naturally, the Bishop family accepted Shannon as the sole daughter of the York family.The York family was respected among Taverdale's elite, but the Bishops, with their long-established lineage, held an even more esteemed position. Their wealth had been in the family for generations, unlike the Yorks, who acquired their fortune in recent years. Due to these differences, the elders of the Bishop family could not understand James's intentio

No matter what she did, Celeste could not fall asleep again.She searched the internet for the name "Leah Sullivan." It was not difficult to find Leah, given her name and family background.Leah was five years older than Celeste and the founder of a renowned jewelry brand. Despite her success, Leah had the face of a campus idol drama heroine—innocent and sweet.The gossip surrounding her and Damon was even more intriguing. However, Megan's narration about spending tens of millions of dollars just to make a woman happy sounded a bit too disguised. However, the online gossip forums painted a vivid picture of the drama.The gossip making the rounds hinted that Leah, under family pressure, married a financial tycoon from Xiandora. This supposedly triggered Damon to seal off his emotions and throw himself wholeheartedly into his career.In two years, he grew the Bishop Group into a leading company with assets worth billions.Meanwhile, Leah divorced the tycoon when Damon and Shannon's

At 2:00 am, Damon sat at the Echo Club and downed one drink after another with a scowl etched on his face. Jasper and Nicholas exchanged glances, and it was Nicholas who finally asked, "So, did you leave the two women alone at home?""Yeah," Damon said simply."I'm worried your departure might lead to Celeste bullying Leah, considering Celeste's temperament," Jasper commented, clearly forming opinions about Celeste."No, she won't." Damon shook his head.He continued, "Celeste insisted on giving the master bedroom to Leah today. Judging by her attitude, she might kick me out, too.""Really? What's going on in her mind?" Nicholas became intrigued. "She went through a lot to win you over."Damon's scowl deepened. He had no idea what was going on in her mind. If she wanted to throw a fit or torment Leah, he could handle it. But Celeste's earlier attitude made him feel like he would be cringing if he tried to appease her."Maybe she had heard something," Jasper mused, pouring hims

Celeste and Megan had arranged to look for a house together. When she stepped out, the latter's car was already waiting nearby."You worked so hard for this marriage. Are you giving up just like that?" asked Megan.She had not expected Celeste to give up so easily."I don't have a choice. The rival is too strong. Besides, Shannon can't marry Damon, so I've achieved my goal," Celeste replied with a wry smile.There was a reason why she acted without restraint when Damon was dating Shannon. It was because she could sense Damon's feelings for Shannon weren't steadfast.On the other hand, Leah had been his crush since his youth. She was his unforgettable first love. What did Celeste have to compete with her?"Well, luckily, you aren't in love with Damon. As long as he doesn't divorce you and marry Leah, you won't be considered a loser."Megan stood by her initial viewpoint. She turned around and saw a hint of sadness in Celeste's eyes. Suddenly, Megan froze."No way, Celeste. Are y