Chapter 56 The next day was another bright, sunny morning. As soon as Marguerite woke up and finished her morning routine, she bounded down the stairs. These days, she went to bed every night looking forward to what she would have for breakfast the next morning. It was just like
Chapter 55 Theobald was the CEO of a large corporation, yes, but he had no family background -his parents were dead, and he was completely devoted to his sister. He was a house of cards waiting to be blown over. But Joshua was not only a superstar with millions of
Chapter 54 “Is it okay to put these here?” George asked, placing the shopping bags in Marguerite’s room. Marguerite’s eyes curved into crescents. “Yes, that’s perfect. Thanks for bringing them up for me!” She had remembered his injured hand and offered to carry them herself, but George had insisted it
Chapter 53 The weight of the gift in his palm made George realize he hadn’t been dreaming. His heart pounded uncontrollably, and his hand trembled as he held the bag. Stella gave me a gift. Stella actually gave me a gift! His eyes, hidden behind his glasses, shimmered with a
Chapter 52 “The trending topics have been removed, Mr. Spencer,” Kim reported over the phone to George. The man, dressed in a white shirt, was sitting on a green sofa. He loosened his tie with one hand, his expression dark and stormy. “Good. How long were they up p> Kim
Chapter 51 Modern-day court dramas often played out in their social circles. When the camera focused on the girl’s face, the paparazzo froze. His first thought was, How can someone have such a perfectly sculpted, almost unreal face? Her skin was like porcelain, her eyes bright and her teeth pearly
Chapter 50 This morning, it was Theobald who came to pick up Marguerite. He preferred to drive himself unless it was a long trip. He didn’t bother bringing her breakfast anymore; he knew she would have already eaten. Theobald often marveled at how Mr. Spencer, despite his “Ice Prince” persona,
Chapter 49 While working in Theobald’s office, she had developed a three-cups-of-boba-a-day habit. She ordered a bottle of antiseptic, cotton swabs, and some bandages. The villa was in a relatively remote location, so she had to add a hefty tip to get a rider to accept the order. By the
Chapter 48 Marguerite speared a piece of dragon fruit, her vibrant eyes narrowing thoughtfully. Pinecrest High had always promoted a balance between work and play. It seemed that tradition was still alive and well. She nibbled on her fork and typed a reply: [Is Joseph playing p> Cedric responded quickly:
Chapter 47 Yesterday, Anna had ended up eating the breakfast she’d brought for Marguerite herself. She hadn’t expected Theobald to bring more today. “I’ve already eaten,” Marguerite said. Theobald nodded knowingly. “Did Mr. Spencer’s chef make you breakfast p> Marguerite shook her head. “He made it himself. It was delicious
Chapter 46 Marguerite clicked through the photos, studying each one carefully. None of them were Theobald. He had only been six when she died, but she would still recognize the basic shape of his face. He’d been a chubby, adorable little boy back then. She typed a reply: [Thanks! It’s
Chapter 45 “Are you hungry?” George pushed his glasses up his nose with one finger, his voice clear and pleasant. Marguerite paused, an awkward smile spreading across her face. “Oh! That’s not what I meant. I was just saying p> “What would you like to eat p> “Spicy cheese spaghetti
Chapter 44 As the villa’s large gate swung shut, the silhouettes of the tall man and the petite girl disappeared from view. Theobald turned around. “Come on, I’ll take you home p> Anna nodded and walked toward the driver’s side. “Let me drive, Mr. Scott p> Theobald waved her off.
Chapter 43 He was his mother’s great hope; he would never slack off. For Joshua, the conversation was just a minor interruption. He was tired. Leaning his head back against the seat, he switched off his phone and closed his eyes. But his thoughts drifted back to Marguerite. According to
Chapter 42 “Alright, that’s a wrap for today’s episode!” the director announced through a megaphone. Joshua stretched, rolling his neck to work out the kinks. Filming a reality show, in his opinion, was more exhausting than acting in a movie. Film sets had plenty of downtime, but for a show
Chapter 41 Marguerite slipped her phone back into her pocket and leveled a cool gaze at Hannah. “You and Joshua need to sort out your own drama. Keep other people out of it p> There was a saying on TikTok that all it takes to solve a couple’s problems in
Chapter 40 Marguerite didn’t let anyone down. From the moment she entered Pinecrest High, she held the number one rank in her year. Only on rare occasions did she slip, losing by just a point or two. But on the final exams, she became Northpine’s valedictorian in the sciences. Everyone
Chapter 39 Marguerite blinked, a little bewildered by all the fuss. “No, I’m fine,” she said, shaking her head. “I’m the one who slapped Hannah p> Anna’s tense shoulders relaxed. “Oh, good p> Hannah was so furious she thought her head might explode. Forgetting her damsel- in-distress act, she shrieked,
Chapter 38 The tall, lean man in the black suit strode in, the dark rosary once again on his wrist. His face was grim as he approached. A glint of triumph flashed in Hannah’s eyes. This homewrecker had actually hit her. She was finished. She didn’t even need to fake
Chapter 37 As the old saying goes, some kings would choose beauty over their kingdom. Men have given up empires for women; what was a sister in comparison? It was a classic case of pillow talk politics. This was Anna’s fear as well. It was unlikely, but she couldn’t be