A Tale Of Redemption And Passion by Isidore Walsh (Chapters 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140)

Chapter 131

Olivia slapped her thigh, but she didn’t feel any pain. Instead, her beloved granddaughter beside her let out a muffled groan. Suspiciously, she turned to Cynthia and asked, “Cynthia, what’s wrong?”

Cynthia said bitterly, “Grandma, you just slapped my leg.”

The force was so strong that it hurt a lot.

Olivia looked down and quickly withdrew her hand, but soon she extended it again, gently massaging the spot where she had slapped Cynthia. “Cynthia, does it hurt? How did I end up slapping your leg? No wonder I didn’t feel anything. I thought my legs had gone numb.”

Cynthia asked curiously, “Grandma, what’s the real reason Kate moved into our family? What could make you this angry?”

Olivia’s face hardened, and she angrily replied, “Alfred and Kate got married on the day Kate slashed her wrists. He actually kept such a big event hidden from us!”

Cynthia was stunned. “They got married? So, Kate is now my sister-in-law?”

Olivia said, “No. she’s not. I don’t like her being Alfred’s wife.”

Olivia, filled with anger, refused to acknowledge Kate’s status.

Olivia said again, “Does she think the Davidson family is just any place? Does she think Alfred is just anyone? Marry when she wants, and if not, she just slashes her wrists to refuse?

Theo interjected, “Grandma, as long as Alfred is happy, that’s all that matters. I’ve known they were married for a while now. Alfred treats her quite well.”

As soon as he finished speaking, both women turned to look at him.

Theo realized that his words had gotten him into trouble.

Olivia, full of pent-up anger, now had a target to release it on. She scolded, “Theo, you knew they were married all along? And you didn’t tell me?”

“Grandma, if Alfred didn’t tell you, how could I dare to let slip his private matter? Alfred would kill me! And when he’s punishing me, you would not come to my rescue.”

Olivia chuckled coldly. “Very well. Theo, you’re thirty this year, right? I remember you and Braiden were born in the same year. You’re two months older than him. Your mother and aunt gave birth the same year, and I was so happy to have two grandsons in one year. So I remember your age very clearly.”

Theo responded, “You have a great memory. Yes, I’m indeed thirty. Still very young! In your eyes, I’m still just a child.” Olivia then said, “Do you remember my old friend Renee Mccoy? Her granddaughter is coming back from abroad next week. She’s two years younger than you. When she arrives, you’ll go to the airport to pick her up and get to know each other.”

This was a disguised matchmaking setup.

Theo rubbed his stomach and said to Olivia, “Grandma, I ate too much barbecue this afternoon, and upset my stomach. I need to see a doctor.”

With that, he quickly made his escape.

He had no intention of going on a blind date with Renee’s granddaughter, Lindsay Mccoy.

Lindsay might look gentle on the surface, but she was anything but gentle. When they were kids, Lindsay always scratched Theo’s face during their fights, leaving him in tears. She even mocked him for being a crybaby, saying it was shameful for a boy to cry.

Twenty years had passed, but Theo still remembered Lindsay who was two years younger than him and always liked to pick fights with him.

“You can run, but you can’t hide.” Olivia muttered, “When Lindsay returns, I’ll find a way to push you two together!” After grumbling, Olivia turned to her beloved granddaughter. Sensing danger, Cynthia quickly said, “Grandma, I just found out that Kate is married to Alfred.

Olivia affectionately pulled Cynthia into her arms and said, ” My dear Cynthia, you aren’t like your brothers. You wouldn’t deceive me. I can’t bear to marry you off so soon. Don’t worry, I won’t arrange a blind date for you.”

Cynthia smiled. “Thank you, Grandma, for sparing me.”

Olivia said, “You child, you’ve been watching too many dramas.”

Olivia gently pinched Cynthia’s cheek. Cynthia’s playful antics finally lightened Olivia’s mood.

*****

In Golden Lake Villa, Kyla parked her car in front of Chris’s villa. As she opened the door, she habitually looked around, ensuring no one was watching her. Only then did she grab her bag and quickly walk to the door to ring the bell.

Soon, Chris came out to open the door.

“Where are your maids?” Kyla asked casually.

Chris said, “I gave them the night off. We need to have some private conversations.”

After being discharged from the hospital, Chris didn’t return to the Cohen family but moved into his villa.

Kyla giggled. “Even if they were here, we could still have private conversations. They wouldn’t dare to eavesdrop.” Chris took her hand, leading her inside.

Kyla asked, “When did you get discharged?”

Chris said, “This evening.”

“Everything okay now? Still feeling dizzy?”

Chris shook his head and said, “I’m fine. The doctor said I could be discharged, so I left. Lately, I’ve been unlucky, always ending up in the hospital.”

Ever since Kate stopped chasing after him, his luck had worsened. She must have brought him good fortune, but he couldn’t marry her now.

Kyla suggested, “How about we took a vacation to relax? It will lighten your mood.”

Kyla also felt that Chris’s luck had been bad lately, and it was affecting her too.

Chris said, “There’s no need. I can just have a rest at home.”

As they talked, they walked inside.

Once inside, Kyla was dazzled by the sight of flowers filling the room.

All of them were her favorite roses.

On the floor, tables, and sofa, there were roses blooming beautifully, fresh and vibrant.

Kyla exclaimed, “How gorgeous!”

Kyla broke free from Chris’s hand and hurried into the sea of flowers. She carefully bent down to smell the fragrance, closing her eyes with a look of pure enjoyment.

Chris walked up behind her. When she stood up, he wrapped his arms around her waist from behind, burying his face in the nape of her neck, inhaling her scent greedily.

Chris asked, “Kyla, do you like it?”

Kyla said, “I love it.”

“That’s good. It was worth the effort to set this up. Kyla, why did you stay with the Weaver family for so long? You didn’t come back the entire afternoon.”

Kyla moved forward slightly, picking up a bouquet from the coffee table, then leaned lazily against Chris. She said, “I did it for you. I spent the afternoon swimming with Grace, nearly exhausting myself.”

Chris looked moved. “Kyla, you’re the best to me. Is Miss Weaver willing to forgive me?”

Kyla said, “These flowers smell so good, they’re beautiful. I really love them.”

She didn’t answer Chris directly, changing the topic instead. Chris knew what that meant. She hadn’t been able to persuade Grace to drop the matter.

So, Chris would have to do as his father suggested and marry Melanie.

Only by doing this could he save the Cohen family. The Weaver family, out of familial ties, wouldn’t pursue the matter of him ruining Grace’s birthday party.

Suddenly, Chris felt like he was selling himself.

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“Kyla,” Chris said as he gently seated her on the sofa. He then brought over two glasses of red wine that he had already poured, handing one to Kyla. He sat down beside her, gazing at her affectionately, and said, “I don’t want to waste such a beautiful evening. Cheers.”

Kyla took the glass, set down the bouquet, and clinked glasses with him.

After taking a small sip to taste the wine, she stopped drinking.

Seeing Chris down his glass in one go, she took another small sip.

“Chris, is there something you want to say to me?” she asked.

“Kyla, do you really love me?” Chris asked softly, his eyes fixed on Kyla, not wanting to miss any change in her expression.

“Of course, I love you,” Kyla replied sincerely, meeting his gaze. “Chris, don’t doubt my feelings for you. Even though other men have shown interest in me, I’ve never changed my heart.”

“Really?” Chris lifted her hand holding the wine glass and took a sip from the spot she had just drunk from. “Kyla, why haven’t you finished this glass? Are you afraid I spiked it with something?”

Kyla playfully pinched his ear. “Chris, your words make me sad. Why would I suspect you of spiking my drink? What are you really trying to tell me tonight?”

“Kyla, actually, I was the one who drugged myself last night,” Chris confessed.

“I know,” Kyla replied. “Grace already told me. The Weaver family has surveillance everywhere. There’s not a single blind spot.”

Chris let out a couple of bitter laughs.

If the surveillance was without blind spots, they would have known who ambushed him, beat him up, and forced him to drink that spiked liquor.

The fact that the Weaver family hadn’t taken action meant their surveillance wasn’t flawless, or perhaps they were covering up for those responsible.

“Kyla, the one I love is you,” Chris said, taking another sip from her glass, then tilting her chin up to kiss her, transferring the wine into her mouth and forcing her to swallow it.

“Chris.” Kyla breathed out after the kiss, her cheeks flushed, and her breath was sweet with wine.

Her eyes were half-closed as she tilted her chin up as if waiting for Chris to kiss her again.

“Chris, I love you too. I’ve always loved you, and I will continue to love you,” she said.

Chris smiled and took the glass from her hand, downing another mouthful of wine before kissing her again, repeating the same trick until Kyla had drunk it all.

“Kyla, I love you more than anyone can do,” he murmured as the last sip of wine was passed into her mouth.

This time, he didn’t stop the kiss but pressed her down onto the sofa, covering her with his body.

Both of them had been deeply in love with each other for a long time.

Under the influence of the alcohol, though Kyla resisted for a moment, she eventually surrendered to the passion and gave herself to him.

Afterward, when Kyla regained her senses, she immediately slapped Chris.

“Kyla?” Chris called out, holding his face where he had been struck. “Why did you hit me?”

Kyla’s eyes were red with anger, tears brimming and finally spilling over. “Chris, you set me up! There was something in that wine, wasn’t there?”

Otherwise, she couldn’t have lost control.

In the past, even in the heat of the moment, she had always managed to stop Chris before things went too far.

But she failed to control herself tonight. There must be something in that wine.

Chris said, “Kyla, how could you call it a setup? There was nothing in the wine. I would never do that to you. You’re the one I love the most. We’ve been in love for so long. Taking our relationship to the next level is the most natural thing.” Chris pulled Kyla back into his arms. “Kyla, don’t worry. I’ll take responsibility. Once I resolve the Cohen family crisis and take over the Cohen Group, I’ll divorce Melanie and marry you.”

“What did you say?” Kyla jerked her head up so quickly that she accidentally hit Chris’s chin, causing him to cry out in pain.

Kyla said, “Chris, what did you just say? You’re going to divorce Melanie? Are you saying you’re planning to marry her?”

Chris apologized, “Kyla, I had no choice. The Cohen Group offended the Regency Group. No, that’s just a rumor, but people believe it, and they keep making things difficult for us. My dad and I tried to meet with Mr. Davidson, but we couldn’t even see him.

“Last night, in a moment of desperation, I tried something, but it backfired, and now we’ve offended the Weaver family. If the Weaver family takes action, the Cohen Group will be finished.

“Kyla, I can’t just stand by and watch the Cohen Group go under. I’m sure you wouldn’t want that either. After all, I’m your future husband. I crossed the line with Melanie, and I have no choice but to take responsibility. But don’t worry, even if I marry her, it will be in name only. You’re the only woman I want.”

As Kyla listened to Chris’s words, all the color drained from her face.

Kyla thought, ‘Chris is too despicable! He’s decided to take responsibility for Melanie, but he still wants… What does he expect from me? Does he think I’ll be his mistress? I’m not someone who can’t get married without him. If I wanted to, Dominick would marry me in a heartbeat.’

The thought of Dominick made Kyla even angrier. She had just given herself to Chris, and now the very idea made her heartache. She pushed Chris away with all her strength, stood up, and pointed at him, her voice rising in fury. “Chris, what do you take me for? You’ve already decided to marry Melanie, and now you want me to… Are you trying to make me your mistress?”

“This is how you show your love? Chris, you’re a scoundrel! You’re a bastard!” Kyla shouted as she slapped and hit him. Chris let her vent her anger for a while before grabbing her hands and pulling her back into his arms. He whispered hoarsely, “Back when I was going along with your schemes, dealing with Kate, and even planning to marry her, didn’t you say you were willing to be my secret lover until we succeeded, and then I could divorce Kate and marry you?” Kyla protested, “You promised you wouldn’t touch Kate!” “And now I’m promising not to touch Melanie,” Chris replied. Kyla was speechless, cursing herself for ever saying such things. She had probably said it to persuade him to help her deal with Kate.

“Kyla,” Chris said softly, kissing her tenderly and coaxing her gently. “You’re the only one in my heart. I swear I won’t touch Melanie. Once the crisis of the Cohen family is over and your plan succeeds, we’ll go public, and I’ll marry you.” “Kyla, do you still want to take over the Sutton Group?” Chris whispered in her ear, his words carrying a hint of threat.

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Kyla suddenly looked up and met Chris’s deep gaze, and a chill surged through her. She did love Chris, and she never doubted his feelings for her, but today, she realized that Chris had a ruthless side as well.

The two locked eyes for a moment before Kyla softly asked him, “Can you really promise not to touch Melanie? Will you truly marry me in the future? And will you still help me with my plan?”

“Of course.” Chris wrapped her hands in his, saying tenderly, “Kyla, from the very beginning, we’ve been in this together. I can’t back out, and neither can you. We can only keep moving forward.”

Kyla said, “Our relationship must be kept secret.”

Chris paused before adding, “Are you keeping Dominick as a backup? He’s indeed better than me, in every way. If you don’t choose him, people might say something is wrong with your judgment.”

Kyla denied firmly, “Absolutely not. Chris, you know my feelings for you. You shouldn’t doubt me like this. And yes, you know Dominick is better than you. If I wanted to be with him, I would’ve done so a long time ago. You just saw for yourself that I was still a virgin.”

Chris’s expression softened. “Yes, I’m just being paranoid. I won’t doubt you anymore.”

After a brief moment of intimacy, Kyla prepared to leave. Chris reluctantly said, “Kyla, could you stay tonight?”

They had already shared the most intimate moments a couple could have, so why not stay the night?

Gently removing his hand, Kyla replied, “I still need to go home. I don’t want my parents to worry. Tomorrow, I have to go back to work.”

Kyla turned to hug Chris again, kissed him on the cheek, and softly said, “Chris, let’s meet again over the weekend. I’ Il be busy for the next few days. I’ve taken several days off, so there’s a lot of work to catch up on. You should also focus on resolving the Cohen Group’s crisis.

“You once said you would make me the most respected woman in Sherpsel. You must work hard. Only if the Cohen Group rises to the top and stands on par with the Regency Group can I become the most respected woman in Sherpsel.”

Otherwise, Kyla would always be overshadowed by the women from the top families.

As he walked her to the door, Chris said, “Kyla, just wait. One day, I’ll make you the most respected woman in Sherpsel, someone everyone envies. Kate won’t even be worthy of being your servant.”

Kyla smiled as if she were already the most respected woman in Sherpsel.

Chris said, “Be safe on the road, and send me a message when you get home.”

Chris opened the car door for Kyla, watched her get in, and gave her a few more reminders before she drove away. Chris stood at the entrance, watching her car disappear into the distance before finally turning to go back inside. Twenty minutes later, Kyla arrived at the Sutton family. Since it was the weekend, Leland didn’t have to attend social engagements, but he had taken the time to go out with his wife for some romantic time together and hadn’t returned yet.

With her adoptive parents out, Kyla felt relieved.

She hurried back to her room, shut the door tightly, and rushed into the bathroom. Filling the tub with water, she submerged herself and scrubbed her body vigorously. Tears of humiliation streamed down her face uncontrollably.

Chris had taken her virginity but was planning to marry Melanie. Now that Kyla was no longer pure, she feared that if she wanted to be with Dominick, he might secretly despise her.

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Lying back in the bathtub, Kyla stared at the ceiling, murmuring to herself, “Kyla, you’re so smart, but how could you fall into Chris’s trap? You’re now being threatened by him, reduced to being his secret lover.”

It all seemed to start going wrong after Kate’s visit to the Davidson family.

Kyla gritted her teeth and murmured, “Kate, the Sutton Group is mine! I’ve worked so hard to take control of it. There’s no way I’m handing it over to you!”

*****

Half-asleep, Kate suddenly sneezed.

She didn’t think much of it.

But the man beside her was worried she might have caught a cold from the air conditioning. He quickly pulled the blanket over her and touched her forehead.

Only after confirming her temperature was normal did Alfred relax and lay back down.

He stared at the ceiling for a while before closing his eyes, trying to fall asleep.

Kate suddenly started mumbling in her sleep, “Rowena… Rowena, smile, Rowena…”

Not only was Kate calling out for Rowena, but she was also smiling.

In her dream, Kate saw herself coaxing her baby to smile. Rowena, who was six months old and could sit up steadily, was very smiley and even more adorable when she laughed. Whenever she saw Kate, Rowena would smile at her and stretch out her hands for a hug.

Rowena was so exquisitely beautiful that everyone who saw her said she would grow up to be stunning. But Chris and Kyla had been so heartless as to throw her to her death.

Kate’s dream shifted to the scene where Rowena was thrown to the ground.

“Rowena…” Kate screamed in her dream, her voice filled with anguish.

Only a mother could understand the fear and pain Kate felt at that moment.

Tears slid from the corners of her eyes.

Unlike the last time, Alfred didn’t wake her up. He quietly

watched as she went from smiling to crying.

Soon, he heard Kate mutter, “Mr. Davidson… If there’s a next life, I’ll definitely marry you.”

Alfred pursed his lips, his eyes deepening.

Now he understood why, after waking up from her suicide attempt, she had been so insistent on marrying him.

It turned out that she had had a nightmare, and in the dream, he had probably helped her.

She had said before that she wanted to marry him because he had helped her, and she had nothing else to give but herself.

Kate gradually calmed down and fell into a peaceful sleep. Alfred gently brushed the tears from her face, leaned in to lightly kiss the corner of her mouth, and whispered in her ear, “Kate, no matter what your reasons were for marrying me, as long as you don’t regret it, I won’t regret marrying you.

“Sweet dreams. I hope that from now on, your dreams will only be of me, full of joy and free from pain.”

He then took her hand, intertwined their fingers, and smiled softly, “I’m willing to spend my life with you.”

In the middle of the night, the couple slept soundly. Kate didn’t dream again, and Alfred wasn’t troubled by his dream. Kate was awakened by the rumbling sound of thunder.

Opening her eyes, Kate saw that it was already morning, but the rainy weather made it feel gloomy even though it was daylight.

She glanced at the man beside her, seeing that Alfred was still deeply asleep. She quietly sat up, intending to get out of bed, but then she looked at Alfred again. Perhaps she felt it was unfair to just get up, so she decided to take advantage of the situation before he woke up.

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So, Kate turned back, bent down, and carefully stole a few kisses from Alfred, even touching his handsome face a few times before she was finally satisfied enough to get out of bed.

“The flowers!”

Kate suddenly remembered the flowers in the courtyard.

With such heavy rain, she wondered what condition those delicate flowers would be in.

In a few moments, she changed into her work clothes and hurried out of the room.

“Good morning, Mrs. Davidson.” James, leading a few bodyguards, came in from outside, holding umbrellas and carrying food boxes.

Seeing Kate about to go out, James quickly handed her an umbrella and said, “Mrs. Davidson, I just went to the main kitchen to get breakfast for you and Mr. Davidson. It’s raining heavily today, so I thought I’d personally bring it to ensure it wouldn’t get wet. Mrs. Davidson, you should have breakfast before heading out.”

Kate asked, “James, how are the flowers in the courtyard?” James understood and smiled, “Don’t worry, Mrs. Davidson. Early in the morning, when I heard the thunder, I got up and moved all the potted plants into the greenhouse.”

Kate stopped in his tracks. “That’s good. I was worried that the heavy rain would ruin those delicate flowers.”

Since James had already taken care of it, Kate didn’t need to rush out. She returned the umbrella to its place and followed James and the others back inside.

Noticing the vintage-style food boxes they carried, Kate curiously asked, “James, where is the main kitchen? Is it far from here? These food boxes have such a retro style, like the ones from ancient times.”

James placed the food boxes on the dining table, opened the lids, and took out the breakfast prepared by the main kitchen.

James said, “The main kitchen is equidistant from all the rooms and courtyards. If you’re interested, I can take you there for a tour someday. The kitchen is fully stocked with fresh ingredients, and the chefs are all highly skilled professionals hired from top hotels.”

Kate knew this well. She often dined with Alfred, and every dish was superbly prepared. Some of the dishes were ones she usually didn’t eat, but after being prepared by the chef, she ended up liking them once she tried them.

If Kate weren’t so active, constantly running around, she could easily gain weight from eating so well every day.

“Has Mr. Davidson woken up?” James asked while setting up the breakfast.

Kate, her hunger growing, glanced at the food and replied, Yes, he’s awake. I’ll go in and bring him out.”

With that, she turned to leave.

Finding a perfectly reasonable excuse to return to the room, she calmly freshened up, and after tidying herself, she pushed her man out of the room.

As soon as they exited the room, Kate was startled to see the hall filled with people.

“So many people all of a sudden? Mr. Davidson, did we come out the wrong way?” Kate joked, but as she spoke, she tried to push Alfred back inside to come out again. Alfred called out softly, “Kate.”

Only then did Kate give up on the idea of re-entering the room.

“I called Eloise and had her notify the stewards of each house and courtyard to gather here,” Alfred explained. Kate was stunned.

Feeling that her reaction might embarrass Alfred, she quickly composed herself, putting on an air of calm indifference, and whispered to Alfred, “Mr. Davidson, are these all the stewards from the houses and courtyards?”

Alfred explained, “In addition to the stewards from the houses and courtyards, there are the main mansion stewards, who are divided into internal and external teams. Since the estate is large, the number of stewards is also substantial.”

Kate knew the Davidson family was vast, proven by the fact that she still got lost wandering around alone.

She also knew the family employed many servants, bodyguards, and drivers, but hearing numbers and seeing the actual people were two different things. Today, she was really stunned to see such a large team of servants.

The hall was packed with stewards, and if all the servants, bodyguards, and drivers were summoned, they could easily fill the entire courtyard.

“Why did you call them all over? It’s pouring rain today.” Kate had an inkling of the reason but still asked.

Alfred didn’t answer directly, instead gesturing for her to wheel him forward.

The stewards, divided by gender and height, stood neatly in rows, dressed uniformly, showing they had been well-trained.

Kate had lived in the Davidson family for some time but had never fully grasped the extent of this top-tier

household. To be a steward here was like being a corporate elite. It required years of experience and outstanding performance to earn a promotion.

The pay and benefits were highly enticing, comparable to senior white-collar positions in large companies.

“Good morning, Mr. Davidson.” The group greeted Alfred in unison as he approached.

After their greetings, Alfred glanced at Kate before addressing the group, “I’ve gathered you all here today so you can recognize Mrs. Davidson. The woman standing behind me is Mrs. Davidson, my lawful wife.

“From today onward, Mrs. Davidson’s status in the Davidson family is equal to mine. You will respect her as you respect me, and any disrespect towards her will be considered disrespect towards me.”

The crowd was taken aback.

Apart from James and Eloise, the others had no idea Alfred was married.

Eloise had only found out last night, overhearing Olivia’s outburst. That was when she realized Alfred had married Kate.

Reflecting on the night when she had followed Olivia’s orders to give Kate a hard time, Eloise hadn’t slept well. “The rules of the Davidson family do not apply to Mrs. Davidson. Whatever she does, whether right or wrong, if any of you have objections, you may bring them to me. I will handle it. But you cannot arbitrarily use the family rules against Mrs. Davidson.”

Alfred continued coldly, “The only rule Mrs. Davidson must follow in the Davidson family is to love and respect her husband.”

Kate blushed at his words.

“Eloise,” Alfred called out, specifically addressing her, as she was the key figure among the stewards in the Davidson family.

“Yes, Mr. Davidson,” Eloise responded respectfully, awaiting his instructions.

“Relay what I’ve said to Mrs. Olivia. If she has any concerns, I will discuss them with her when I return tonight. But let me be clear. I married Kate to cherish, love, and protect her. No one, no matter who they are, is allowed to bully my wife.”

Alfred’s final words were a warning to his family elders, ensuring that they wouldn’t use their status to oppress Kate while he was away. Even if they were his relatives, he would not tolerate anyone mistreating his wife.

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Anyone who dared to make things difficult for Kate should be prepared to face Alfred’s wrath. In the Davidson family, no one could be more terrifying than Alfred.

Eloise responded respectfully, “Mr. Davidson, I will relay every word you’ve said to Mrs. Olivia.”

Alfred scanned the room, his stern face and sharp eyes making everyone shudder from the inside out.

Alfred said, “That’s all I have to say. You can go back to your duties.”

“Yes, sir.”

Kate pushed Alfred towards the dining room.

The butlers orderly exited, and as soon as they left, someone immediately began mopping the hall floors multiple times, ensuring the hall was spotless.

In the dining room, Kate sat in front of a table full of delicious food, but she couldn’t eat. She was too moved, feeling as if something was stuck in her throat.

Alfred said, “Is today’s breakfast not to your liking? Or did they not prepare it well? If not, I’ll have them take it away and dock their bonuses for a month.”

“No,” Kate quickly replied. “Mr. Davidson, I’m just too moved. I’m so touched I want to cry, but I’m too embarrassed to cry in front of you. My throat feels like it’s blocked, and I can’t eat.”

She always knew Alfred was powerful, not just in the Davidson family, but in Sherpsel. Everyone had to respect him.

Seeing his power firsthand, Kate realized how much he tolerated her. Otherwise, with just a flick of his finger, she

could have been obliterated without a trace.

She was grateful to Alfred for sparing her life.

Alfred beckoned her to come closer.

Kate obliged.

His long fingers first gently stroked her face, a touch Kate enjoyed, but in the next moment, he suddenly pinched her cheeks hard, causing her to instinctively raise her hand to slap his.

He released her.

Kate kept rubbing the pinched area, glaring at him angrily. Seeing her like this, Alfred found her adorable.

“Does it hurt?” Alfred asked in a deep voice.

Kate huffed, “Let me pinch you hard a few times, and you’ll know if it hurts.”

“Good, if it hurts, then do you still feel too moved to eat?” Kate thought, ‘Moved? Not anymore!’

She just wanted to pinch him back hard.

It hurt so much.

He didn’t show mercy for her at all.

“Mr. Davidson, you’ll end up a lifelong bachelor. You don’t know how to treat a lady with care,” Kate grumbled as she started eating without hesitation.

When angry, Kate felt she should eat more to vent her anger.

She thought, ‘If I get angry and don’t eat, I’ll be just starving. That’s a loss!’

Alfred gracefully picked up his fork and placed some food in her bowl, calmly saying, “Since you insisted on marrying me, I’m no longer a bachelor.”

Kate was left speechless.

She was indeed the one who helped him end his bachelor days.

Alfred said, “Kate, being my wife will bring you many conveniences, but also many schemes. Are you afraid?”

Because of Alfred’s status, as his wife, Kate would be the most noble woman in Sherpsel, an object of envy. At the same time, she would attract many plots against her. A single misstep could lead to falling into someone’s trap, and she might even drag him down with her.

Revealing their relationship publicly was like exposing his one weak spot in the world.

Not to mention others, even Elijah would hold a party to celebrate once he knew Alfred had a vulnerability.

“I’m not afraid,” Kate declared firmly. “I will work hard. One day, I’ll stand by your side without you having to stop and wait for me.”

Alfred smiled, “Then I’ll look forward to the day you transform completely.”

“From now on, whenever you see Elijah, stay away from him. Better yet, avoid seeing him at all,” Alfred said.

Alfred had noticed Elijah’s special attention to Kate. He couldn’t figure out what kind of feelings Elijah had for her, so he decided the best course of action was for Kate to stay away from him.

“I understand.” Kate also didn’t want to get involved with Elijah.

In her past life, she and Elijah had never been entangled. If it weren’t for Rowena, they wouldn’t have had any connection at all.

Thinking of Rowena, Kate felt a pang of pain.

Last night, she dreamt of Rowena again.

Even though in this life, Kate was still just a lady who had never given birth, the difficulty of carrying the child for ten months and raising her until seven months old left Kate deeply attached. Losing Rowena so suddenly, her grief was unimaginable.

Kate couldn’t accept the fact that she lost Rowena so suddenly in her last life.

It was the loss of Rowena that made her so despondent that she ended up in a car accident, joining her child in death.

Now, she traveled to this time, while her child was still dead.

Alfred asked, “Are you thinking about Rowena again?”

Alfred glanced at her and added, “Your expression changed too quickly.”

Kate asked cautiously, “Mr. Davidson, I didn’t talk in my sleep last night, did I?”

Alfred said, “You did. You talked the whole night, keeping

me awake and seriously affecting my sleep. You’ll need to make me a cup of coffee later to help wake me up so I can get on with my day.”

Kate’s face paled slightly as she carefully studied Alfred’s expression, but his face was inscrutable.

Kate said, “What… What did I say?”

Alfred said, “You said, ‘Mr. Davidson, I love you. I must marry you. I also want to have a whole litter of kids with you!”

Kate burst out laughing.

James quickly covered his mouth and ran off, afraid that he might laugh out loud.

He thought, ‘Mr. Davidson’s straight-faced lies could be hilarious.’

Alfred calmly watched as Kate laughed until her stomach hurt.

Kate rubbed her aching stomach, still laughing. “I really do want to have a whole litter of kids with you. But… I won’t get a chance to earn those rewards.”

Alfred asked, “How many children do you want to have?”

Kate said, “As many as you allow me to.”

Thinking Alfred was unable to father children, Kate was fearless in her promise.

Alfred said deeply, “Alright, I understand and will remember that.”

His words made Kate feel she had fallen into a trap, but seeing his expression unchanged and remembering how she had teased him several times without him making a move, she reassured herself that he was unable to have children.

Even if she wanted to give him children, he would have to be able to get her pregnant first.

Alfred said, “It’s getting late. Hurry and finish your breakfast. Afterward, remember to give me today’s gift, then have James arrange a driver to take you to work. Don’t forget to bring an umbrella so you don’t get wet.”

Kate replied, “Got it.”

Alfred’s nagging made Kate feel like he was just a down-to-earth man.

After eating and drinking to her satisfaction, Kate made Alfred a cup of coffee. She then went to the bedroom to grab her bag and two small handmade tiger toys to give to Alfred as today’s gift before hurriedly heading out.

Chapter 136

Kate reached the door but turned back, running toward Alfred. She threw herself into his arms, and Alfred quickly embraced her.

Then, she cupped his face and gave him a kiss before -letting go and leaving.

Alfred’s gaze softened as he watched Kate disappear into the distance.

The rain had already lightened.

Olivia, accompanied by Cynthia, stood on the top floor of the main house, watching the car that carried Kate drive away from Alfred’s residence and out of the Davidson residence.

“Grandmother, Shall we go downstairs?” Cynthia held an umbrella in one hand and supported Olivia with the other. Olivia remained still, saying, “The women who marry into the Davidson family have only one important task. It’s to bear children for the family. If they want to do anything else, they must get approved by the family.”

As the precious and long-awaited heiress of the Davidson family, Cynthia wasn’t bound by these rules. She could do whatever she wished.

But growing up in such an environment, Cynthia knew well how rigid and conservative the Davidson family’s rules were, and few could break them.

Unless the women had a loving husband who would take them out, they could hardly undergo any business.

Kate, who still worked every day after marrying in, was an exception.

Cynthia said, “Grandmother, you know Alfred’s condition. Even if Kate wants to bear children for the Davidson family, it’s impossible. Maybe Alfred feels guilty for her, so he compensates for it in other ways.

“Besides, times have changed. I genuinely believe our family rules should be updated. Women and men are equal.

Are the women in our family really less capable than the men? If my mother or aunts had the opportunity to enter the business world, I’m sure they would make their mark. “Didn’t you also accompany Grandpa in dominating the business world when you were young?

Olivia retracted her distant gaze and said, “Back then, the Davidson family was still in its expansion phase, unstable. Of course, I had to fight alongside your grandfather. But now, with our family firmly established as the top in Sherpsel, and Alfred running the business successfully, the women who marry into our family no longer need to work. “They can focus on managing the household, raising children, and attending charity events. We will give them a wealthy life. What more could they want? We explain these rules to them before they even marry.

“If they know how strict the Davidson family rules are and still choose to marry in, they can’t complain about the lack of freedom afterward.”

Cynthia said, “Alfred just summoned all the housekeepers to meet with him. He passed a message through Eloise to you. Are you really going to challenge Alfred?”

Olivia fell silent.

She disapproved of Kate working after marrying into the family but didn’t want to create conflict with Alfred over it. Even though she was the matriarch of the Davidson family, she was getting older, and many things were no longer within her control. Alfred was a rare talent, and with him, the Davidson family could secure its foundation for a hundred more years.

So Olivia was deeply conflicted.

After a long pause, she sighed and said, “Let’s wait and see. If Kate doesn’t overstep, I’ll turn a blind eye to it. But if we make an exception for her, the other women who marry in the future will follow her example.”

Olivia thought, ‘Could the rules of the Davidson family really be changed, or even abolished, because of Kate?’

Cynthia, who was on Kate’s side, said, “Kate just works at her family’s company. What outrageous things could she possibly do?”

Olivia snorted and said, “If she’s foolish enough to fall into someone else’s trap and drag Alfred down with her, I won’t stand idly by.

“And if she can’t keep herself from straying because of Alfred’s condition and dares to cheat on him, I won’t let her go either!”

Cynthia defended Kate, saying, “Grandma, I don’t think Kate is that kind of person. She knew about Alfred’s condition before she married him, and she still made the commitment to stay with him for life. I’m sure she won’t cheat on him. As for any schemes or plots, I don’t think Kate is foolish. She just lacks experience. Give her some time to gain that experience.”

Olivia turned to look at Cynthia and said, “Cynthia, you really like Kate, don’t you?”

“I do like her,” Cynthia admitted honestly. “She’s honest.”

Olivia scoffed, “She’s only pretending to be honest. How would she suddenly change her mind and marry Alfred? She must have ulterior motives. Just wait, you will know her true color.”

In Olivia’s eyes, no one who approached Alfred had purely good intentions.

*****

When Kate arrived at the office, the rain had already stopped.

She asked the driver to stop at the entrance.

As she adjusted her bag, Kate said to the driver, “I’ll be eating lunch in the company today, so you don’t need to come pick me up. Come back at half past five in the afternoon when I finish work.”

The driver respectfully replied, “I’ll be waiting at the entrance then.”

“Alright.” Kate got out of the car and hurried into the building under the driver’s watchful gaze.

At the entrance of the office building, she ran into Kyla. Kyla, accompanied by Vita, approached from the other side. The two were in conversation but stopped when they saw Kate. “Good morning, Ms. Sutton.” Kate greeted proactively.

In the company, Kyla was the vice president, while Kate was merely an assistant. In terms of rank, Kate was far below Kyla.

“Morning,” Kyla responded warmly, nodding at Kate.

Everyone’s eyes were on her. Kyla occupied everything that belonged to Kate, if she dared to show any disrespect to Kate, it would impact Kyla’s own image.

“Ms. Sutton, I’ll go clock in now,” Kate said.

Kyla nodded.

Kate hurried into the office building.

Kyla deliberately slowed her pace and then entered with Vita, continuing their business conversation.

“The Regency Group’s electronics factory is expanding production and needs a large supply of circuit boards?” Kyla asked while walking.

Vita nodded and said, “Now, all the companies in Sherpsel are trying to get a deal with Regency Group, hoping to land a big contract.”

“The Regency Group’s orders are like a juicy piece of meat. Naturally, everyone wants a take a share. Just one deal, and they’d be swimming in profits.”

Kyla feared Alfred but also wanted to do business with the Regency Group.

The Regency Group spanned numerous industries, and anyone in business could potentially have dealings with it if the Regency Group deemed them worthy enough for collaboration.

♡

Chapter 137

Kyla asked, “Who’s in charge of the electronics company under the Regency Group?”

Kyla thought that if she could stand out among her peers and secure the big contract with the Regency Group, it would not only solidify her position within the company but also make her shine among her competitors.

“It’s Mr. Willie Carpenter,” Vita said.

Kyla asked, “Isn’t he a relative of the Davidson family?”

Vita replied, “No, he’s a professional manager.”

Kyla pondered for a moment and asked, “Is he in his forties, slightly overweight, with small eyes that give a somewhat lecherous impression when he looks at people?”

She remembered such a person.

Vita promptly replied, “No. That man you mentioned is not from the Regency Group. Mr. Carpenter is also in his forties, but he is quite handsome, mature, steady, and well-mannered.”

“Oh, then I really need to meet him,” Kyla said.

Kyla planned to propose to her father that she should compete for the lucrative contract offered by the Regency Group.

Kyla said, “Vita, please gather Mr. Carpenter’s information as quickly as possible, especially his preferences.”

Securing the contract not only depends on the quality of their products but also on understanding the decision-makers likes and dislikes, which could greatly aid in winning the deal.

“Understood,” Vita said.

Every Monday, the Sutton Group would hold a regular management meeting.

During the meeting, Leland mentioned that the electronics

company under the Regency Group required a large number of circuit boards, indicating that the Regency Group was actively seeking suppliers.

Leland said, “The Regency Group has a huge demand, and we are a leader in circuit board production. If we can secure the order from the Regency Group, it will not only bring profits but also other benefits for the Sutton Group.” Becoming a partner with the Regency Group would elevate their status in the business industry in Sherpsel.

Leland said, “I’m planning to send two people to secure the order from the Regency Group.”

As soon as Leland finished speaking, Kyla proactively offered, “Mr. Sutton, I want to go.”

Everyone turned to look at Kyla.

As the company’s vice president and the designated successor, if Kyla could secure the Regency Group’s order, her position in the company would be even more secure, which would be disadvantageous to Kate, the true heiress of the Sutton family.

The group then glanced at Kate, who was quietly sitting beside Leland.

Based on her position, Kate was not qualified to attend this meeting.

However, since Kate was Leland’s biological daughter and personally guided by him, even if the others had some objections, they wouldn’t express them openly.

They still had to show some respect to Leland.

Leland said to Kyla, “Well, I believe in your abilities. With you personally involved, we can surely secure the order from the Regency Group.”

Then Leland initiated applause in support of Kyla’s involvement and said, “Let’s give Ms. Sutton some encouragement.”

While other companies sent sales directors, the Sutton Group sent their vice president, showing they valued this cooperation opportunity even more.

Leland felt confident that the Sutton Group could secure the Regency Group’s order.

After all, Leland was Alfred’s father-in-law.

“Kate.” After finishing the applause, Leland suddenly called out to Kate.

“Mr. Sutton?” Kate looked at Leland, calling him “Mr. Sutton” along with the others.

“You just joined the company, and there’s so much for you. to learn. Ms. Sutton is going out to negotiate this deal, and you can follow her to gain some experience,” Leland said. When she heard that, Kyla’s expression changed slightly but quickly returned to normal.

The others didn’t find it strange.

After all, Kate was Leland’s biological daughter, and Leland would certainly try to help her quickly familiarize herself with the company’s operations.

But they wondered how Kyla would handle it.

Kyla wouldn’t be willing to give up her position as the successor once she was firmly established in the company.

Kate was a bit surprised. As a newcomer, she hadn’t fully grasped the company affairs yet. Many circuit boards were still unfamiliar to her, and now she was being sent to

negotiate business. It was a tremendous opportunity for growth.

“Thank you, Mr. Sutton, for giving me a chance to learn,” Kate said.

Leland said kindly, “If you have something you don’t know, ask Ms. Sutton for guidance.”

Kate responded repeatedly, “I will.”

She looked at Kyla across from her. “I hope to receive more guidance from Ms. Sutton in the future.”

“My pleasure,” Kyla answered graciously, exuding an air of confidence as if she wasn’t worried about Kate taking her position.

Having Kate learn from her was just the right opportunity to keep Kate in check.

If Kyla could secure the Regency Group’s order, all the credit would be hers. If it fell through, the blame could be shifted to Kate.

After the meeting, Kate was called into Leland’s office.

Leland said gently, “Kate, Kyla is someone I’ve cultivated myself; her abilities are genuinely commendable. Regardless of your thoughts about her, she is worth learning from. You need to study hard and gain some experience.

“The order from the Regency Group is too significant, and the competition among peers is fierce. We may not necessarily secure it, so don’t be too concerned about the outcome. I want you to follow Kyla for the experience.”

“Dad, I understand. I will study hard,” Kate said.

“Also, be cautious. The business world is like a battlefield, full of schemes and tricks. Even those closest to you may stab you in the back,” Leland reminded her.

He was hinting that she should be wary of Kyla.

Kate understood.

“Although you are Mrs. Davidson, in business, Mr. Davidson is very professional. The electronics company under the Regency Group is managed by Willie Carpenter, who is quite capable but has a fondness for younger girls. To put it bluntly, he has a weakness for the ladies.”

Kate said, “Dad, he wouldn’t be too forceful, would he?”

“Not really. He’ll just hint at it. If both parties are willing, he won’t hold back. He has a very high tolerance for alcohol. Anyone negotiating with him needs to be able to drink. I know you have a good tolerance, but don’t overdo it. I’ll arrange for someone with a strong tolerance to accompany you both,” Leland said.

“Dad, will Mr. Davidson be involved in this matter?” Kate asked.

Leland chuckled and said, “Such minor matters are not worth his attention.”

The Regency Group was so large with so many subsidiaries. Alfred couldn’t manage them all.

The Davidson family’s descendants were only responsible for the most crucial industries, while the managers of electronic companies were all hired professionals,

Kate muttered, “No wonder Mr. Davidson would let someone like Willie do as he pleases.”

“Kate, you’re still too naïve. In this society, certain unwritten rules always exist. Just be careful.”

Kate was speechless and thought, ‘Indeed, I still know little about human nature, which might explain my tragic demise years ago.”

Chapter 138

The intercom phone rang, and Kate answered it for her father.

“Mr. Sutton, Mr. Purchas is here again,” said the assistant.

Upon hearing that Elijah had arrived, Kate handed the phone to Leland.

As Leland picked up the phone, he said softly, “Kate, go ahead and focus on your work.”

“Okay.” Kate didn’t want to interact with Elijah, so she turned and walked out.

Once Kate left the office, Leland turned to Claire and asked, “Where is Mr. Purchas now?”

“He’s already on the elevator coming up,” Claire replied. Leland said, “I see.”

After she left the president’s office, Kate didn’t return to Claire’s office but headed toward the elevator, intending to go downstairs to find Kyla.

No matter how much hatred she felt towards Kyla, in terms of work, Kate was a novice, and Kyla was her senior. She needed to learn from Kyla.

During her comeback this time, Kate had been eager for revenge, but reality had hit her hard. Revenge wasn’t something one could achieve easily. She needed to become strong to step on her enemies one by one. Of course, she could have chosen to stab Chris and Kyla to death right upon her return, but that would ruin her entire life.

The female protagonist in novels always seemed so capable, easily achieving revenge. Kate couldn’t help but envy them.

She could only wait for the right time.

After all, Kate had a lifetime ahead of her. One day, she would make Chris and Kyla infamous and destitute, denounced by everyone.

The elevator doors opened. Just as Kate was about to step inside, she saw Elijah coming out with a group of bodyguards.

The two of them met again.

Instinctively, Kate took a step back, then quickly put on a polite smile and greeted. “Mr. Purchas, nice to see you.”

Then, she glanced down at Elijah’s feet.

A bodyguard from the Purchas family pushed a wheelchair out of the elevator.

Kate’s lips twitched.

“Mr. Purchas.” The bodyguard wheeled the chair behind Elijah, who promptly sat down. He raised the injured foot that Kate had stepped on, removing his shoe. Even in his socks, it was evident that his foot was still swollen.

“Mr. Purchas, hasn’t your foot recovered yet?” Kate asked. “No,” Elijah responded quietly.

He could walk. Had he not encountered Kate, he would have walked into Leland’s office.

Feeling a bit guilty, Kate asked, “Have you applied any medicine?”

“The medicine smells bad. I don’t like it,” Elijah said.

Kate thought, ‘It means he hasn’t applied any. No wonder it is still so swollen.’

Kate looked at him and met his beautiful eyes. His gaze was similar to Alfred’s, deep and cold, evoking a sense of dread that made her reluctant to hold eye contact for too long.

“If you don’t apply medicine, it will be hard for the swelling to go down and heal,” Kate said.

Elijah pursed his lips and said nothing.

But his eyes fixed on Kate as if demanding her to take responsibility and apply the medicine for him.

Taking a deep breath, Kate said, “Are you here to see Mr. Sutton? Mr. Sutton is waiting for you in his office. I’ll get back to work and not take up your valuable time.”

With that, she walked past Elijah.

He sat expressionless in the wheelchair, but after she passed, he couldn’t help but turn to watch her enter the elevator, keeping his gaze fixed until the doors closed and cut off his view.

His fingers lightly tapped the armrest of the wheelchair, and after a moment of contemplation, he commanded in a low voice, “Take me to see Leland.”

Elijah was determined to see what excuses Leland could use to decline the collaboration between the two companies.

Meanwhile, in the president’s office of the Regency Group, Alfred asked Oswald, who had just sat down, “How’s the rumor we let out?”

“Naturally, it’s been overwhelming. Every company that produces circuit boards is pulling out all the stops to try and work with us.”

After sitting down, Oswald felt a bit thirsty, so he got up to pour himself a glass of warm water.

After finishing, he poured another glass.

Alfred glanced at him.

Oswald asked, “What? Can’t I drink a little more water?”

Alfred replied nonchalantly, “I have no problem if you drink all the water, just don’t let too many trips to the restroom affect your work.”

Oswald chuckled, “I thought you were reluctant to share your water. Breakfast was a bit salty today. I felt thirsty.” “Don’t eat such heavy-flavored food. Eat lighter and exercise more. Stick to lighter dishes and exercise more. Just look at your figure. You’re still a bachelor. If you don’t take care of your shape and image, you might end up single for life.”

Oswald looked down at his figure, pinched the flesh around his waist, and replied somewhat gloomily, “I’ve been slacking off on exercise lately and gained some weight. Mr. Davidson, you eat more than I do and don’t exercise as much, yet you don’t get fat. Your figure is always so perfect.” Coupled with Alfred’s extraordinarily handsome features, Oswald felt that Alfred had been given all the best traits.

“I’ve been doing rehabilitation lately. It’s tough,” Alfred said quietly. “I can’t gain weight.”

Although he ate well and plenty, Alfred was very careful about his diet, so he maintained a standard figure, not too fat and not too thin.

Kate had even praised his figure, saying it looked great in any outfit.

The outfit he was wearing today was a gift from Kate, as was the tie.

Alfred tugged at his tie.

Oswald laughed and said, “You bought a new tie, huh? But that suit looks a bit off. It’s probably worth much, right? Your usual custom-made suits must be worth much more than that.”

Alfred wore a mysterious expression, casually responding, My wife bought this for me, and the tie too.”

Oswald immediately whistled a few notes.

Oswald said, “No wonder you’re in such a good mood today. It turns out you’re wearing new clothes and a tie gifted by your wife.”

Alfred’s earlier gesture of tugging at his tie had clearly been to draw attention so Oswald would ask, giving him the chance to brag.

Alfred remained indifferent, took out the pair of small tigers that Kate had made for him, and placed them beside the two small cows.

Mouse, ox, tiger… Kate had sent three of the sculptures of all animals.

Alfred was waiting to collect the entire sculpture set and then keep it.

Though the gifts were not expensive, just looking at them brought him joy.

Kate’s craftsmanship was exquisite. The handmade animals were lifelike. She said they weren’t worth much, but since she made them herself, the sentiment was priceless. “These little tigers are beautifully made. May I ask if your wife has more of these little animals? I’d like to buy a few. They’re really well done.”

Looking at the small sculptures, Alfred replied, “She doesn’t have time to make more right now. The little stock she brought is reserved for me.”

Chapter 139

Oswald said, “Your wife is really quite talented.”

A gentle look appeared in Alfred’s eyes, making Oswald marvel at how amazing Kate was to win Alfred’s heart in such a short time.

“Yes, she is talented. Though she grew up in the countryside, she’s quite versatile,” Alfred praised.

Kate was indeed multi-talented and a perfect match for him.

“Is there any news from the Sutton Group?” Alfred suddenly asked.

Oswald smiled. “The Sutton Group mainly produces circuit boards and has only recently branched out into other industries. We’ve offered an olive branch, so the Sutton Group wouldn’t miss this opportunity. But the Purchas Group has also been hounding them for a partnership, and Leland is still dragging his feet.”

“He’s considering me. Otherwise, he would have already reached an agreement with the Purchas Group,” Alfred said.

Elijah had taken the initiative, and few people could resist that.

Though the Sutton Group was also a conglomerate, it couldn’t compare to the Regency Group and the Purchas Group.

The Sutton Group merely had a few subsidiaries, unlike the Regency and Purchas Groups, which thrived across various industries.

One could say the Regency Group was like a net, capturing the entire Sherpsel within its grasp.

“I just got the news that Leland has sent his daughters, Kate and Kyla, to handle the order,” Oswald said.

Alfred replied, “I suspect Kyla volunteered, while Kate was assigned by Leland. He’s eager to support Kate.”

Oswald said, “He knows that the designated successor isn’t his biological daughter. Anyone would favor their own child. That’s human nature. Kyla can’t blame anyone unless Kate is utterly useless.”

Seeing Alfred’s expression darken, Oswald quickly added, ” With a man like you behind Kate, even if she were useless, you could still support her.”

Alfred remained silent, pursing his lips.

After a moment, he said, “Help me contact the best etiquette school in our city. I want to enroll my wife, but she can only attend evening classes. Let’s see if the school is willing to accept her and arrange evening classes for her.” Oswald blinked and said, “Does Mrs. Davidson still need to attend etiquette school? Let Olivia handle it. She could teach better than any etiquette school.”

Olivia was born, raised, and married into a wealthy family, so she had spent her entire life immersed in affluence, and her etiquette was top-notch.

Alfred squeezed a small mouse toy, which squeaked.

“My grandmother doesn’t like Kate. If she were to teach Kate, Kate would have a tough time. I respect my grandmother the most, and I care about Kate. No matter who I help, it will hurt the other. It’s better to let Kate go to etiquette school.

“She already has good qualities. It’s just that her living environment is different now. It’s only been a year since she returned to the Sutton family. Her mother feels indebted to Kate and spoils her, never properly teaching her etiquette, so she has many habits to unlearn. Just give her a little time, and Kate will surprise everyone.”

In Alfred’s eyes, Kate had potential, with significant room for growth.

Oswald said, “Alright, I’ll help you contact the school. Since it’s your wife learning etiquette, even if she can only attend classes at midnight, the school will jump at the chance to accept a student like her. Once Mrs. Davidson’s name from that etiquette school is out, they’ll never worry about enrollment again.”

After finishing, Oswald curiously asked, “Mr. Davidson, aren’t you worried about your wife working with Kyla? Willie has decent skills, but his biggest weakness is his attraction to young ladies. I don’t think Kate can handle that. She’s young and beautiful, after all.”

Alfred knew his implications.

Alfred squeezed the little mouse again, this time with a bit more force, causing it to squeak and echo through the office.

Oswald knew he was concerned about Kate.

“She can’t be my appendage forever. Even if I’m willing to have her cling to me for life and I can protect her, she wouldn’t want to hide behind me forever.”

Alfred understood Kate well.

Though Kate hid many secrets and still wouldn’t reveal her true feelings to him, Alfred could see her inexplicable hatred for Chris and Kyla.

As long as Kyla excelled beyond her, Kate wouldn’t be content to remain a novice in the workplace.

However, workplace experience accumulated gradually over time.

Kate needed to be tempered and grow.

“Willie’s interest in young ladies is fine, but he won’t force himself on women. As long as he can stick to that principle, it’ll be alright. Kate faces men like me every day. How could she possibly be attracted to Willie? Even if Willie dared to be forceful, it would only end in disaster for him,” Alfred said.

If Kate could even deal with the Purchas family’s

bodyguards, Alfred believed Kate could handle any lecherous man easily.

Of course, anyone who dared to hurt Alfred’s woman would regret doing so.

“You really trust your wife, don’t you?” Oswald said.

“What can I do if I don’t? Should I keep her by my side every day? I’d be willing, but she wouldn’t,” Alfred said.

Alfred didn’t dislike being with Kate. In fact, he enjoyed it.

Time seemed to fly when he was with her.

Oswald said, “Hearing you say that, I suddenly feel that the Kate I know is not the same as your wife.”

“She is the same person. It’s just that her behavior and style are different from what you know.”

Alfred withdrew his hand from the mouse toy and said coolly, “I can satisfy your curiosity. If you have something to say, say it. If not, go do your work. If you’re idle, I might just treat you like a beast of burden.”

Oswald snapped back to reality, cleared his throat, and prepared to get to the point. He suddenly remembered Alfred’s mention of rehabilitation and said, “So you finally decided to do your rehab.”

Alfred shot him a glare.

Oswald didn’t care and sighed, “Seems like love really is powerful. It must be thanks to Kate.”

“Lily has been waiting for you for years. When will you date her?” Alfred asked.

Oswald said, “I didn’t ask her to wait for me. I’m not interested in her. If she doesn’t marry soon, she’ll just become an old maid.”

Alfred looked at him steadily, causing Oswald to feel a bit irritated under his gaze. He said, “Alfred, I’m an anti-marriage person, as you know.”

After a long pause, Alfred said coldly, “I hope you won’t regret it or come to me for help.”

Oswald felt inexplicably anxious, but thinking of Lily’s infatuation with him, he felt he wouldn’t regret it.

Chapter 140

Kate asked Kyla many questions, and Kyla patiently answered her.

In the eyes of everyone in the company, Kyla, the vice president, was really patient with Kate, a newcomer. If it were anyone else, who would have the time and patience to guide a newcomer who could be said to know nothing?

When it was almost noon, Kate received a message from Alfred.

His message was brief, [Eat together.]

Kate read the message several times as if his message would change into many words after reading it a few more times.

When he punished her by making her write a reflection, he demanded 10,000 words with no content repeated. When he sent her the message, he was very stingy and unwilling to type more words.

Kate replied, [Yes.] She thought, ‘In terms of stinginess, I can be stingier than you.

After work, Kate deliberately slowed down and chose the last time to leave the office building.

Her father had a lunch appointment at noon and wanted to bring her along. When he heard that Alfred was going to have lunch with her, her father gave up on the idea and called Kyla.

When she walked out of the company, Kate saw Alfred’s car parked there. Behind it was a row of bodyguards’ cars.

The security guard on duty kept staring at Alfred’s car. He felt that the luxury car’s license plate number looked a little familiar, but he couldn’t remember it for a while.

Kate quickly walked over.

Yael got out of the car and opened the door for Kate. She quickly got in.

Those who wanted to spy on the situation in the car did not have the chance at all before the car door was closed.

Soon, Alfred’s team left the Sutton Group in a low profile. The security guard on duty said to his colleague, “The license plate number of the car Ms. Sutton got into seems very familiar. It’s like it belongs to some big shot in our city, but I can’t recall who at the moment.”

His colleague said, “You’ll know once you flip through the plate number list.”

The security personnel of the Sutton Group had a small notebook in their hands that recorded the license plate numbers of the big shots in the business world in the city. It was to make it easier for them to identify the visitors so that they would not unintentionally offend the big shots. “Oh, right.” That person quickly took out a small notebook that recorded the license plate number. When he flipped it open, his eyes widened.

His colleague asked, “What’s wrong?”

He pointed at the license plate number he had just seen and said in panic, “Is, is this it? It’s the license plate number of Mr. Davidson’s exclusive car!”

Alfred’s exclusive car was a Rolls-Royce. In the upper-class society of Sherpsel, Alfred’s Rolls-Royce was not the only one. Instead, it was very common. Only the license plate number could distinguish Alfred from other people’s cars. “Mr. Davidson?” The colleague was shocked. “Damn! It’s really Mr. Davidson’s car. Could it be that Mr. Davidson was sitting in the car just now? Ah, I actually missed the chance to shake hands with Mr. Davidson!”

The security guard on duty was speechless and felt that his colleague’s focus was wrong. ‘Shouldn’t we be paying attention to Ms. Sutton getting into Mr. Davidson’s car?”

Kate did not know about this. After she got into the car, she put her bag aside and threw herself into Alfred’s arms. She hugged his neck and asked coquettishly, “Hubby, did you miss me?”

“No,” said Alfred.

Kate pouted slightly. “Really? I really missed you. Come, let me kiss you first.” As she spoke, she planted a kiss on his face.

Alfred frowned, his face full of disdain. “You always make my face full of saliva.”

Kate grinned. “You can do that to me, too.”

Alfred pursed his lips and quietly wrapped his arms around Kate’s waist. He pressed down slightly and pressed her body against his even more.

“Eh, there’s a bouquet of flowers.” Kate saw a bouquet of flowers and a jewelry box beside Alfred.

Curious, she picked up the bouquet. “What a beautiful bouquet.”

The next moment, she hugged the bouquet with one hand and grabbed Alfred’s tie with the other. She asked with a straight face, “Mr. Davidson, tell me honestly. Did you buy this for me or did someone else give it to you?”

Alfred was speechless.

Yael secretly turned his head and looked straight ahead. He did not dare to peek at them flirting.

He raised his hand and Alfred flicked away Kate’s hand that was grabbing his tie.

With this flick, Kate’s round eyes widened as she muttered, ” Mr. Davidson, have you practiced inner force before? That strength is really strong.”

Alfred did not answer her. He lifted her up and pushed her out of his arms. However, he did not flip her over. He only let her sit back in the car seat.

Reaching out, he snatched the bouquet back and said. coldly, “Since you suspect that someone gave it to me, I’ll throw it away.” As he spoke, he was about to roll down the window and throw the bouquet away.

Kate quickly snatched it back. “It’s for me?”

Alfred glared at her.

Kate also felt that her actions just now were a little too

much, but she defended herself. “You said that you wouldn’t give me gifts and bouquets.”

She thought, ‘Who would have thought that he would embarrass himself so quickly?’

Alfred took a deep breath and did not throw her out of the car.

‘Only Kate in the world dares to hint to me that I have embarrassed myself. Moreover, I’m the one who’s pampered her.’

Alfred kept telling himself in his heart, ‘I was the one who doted on her and that I should accept it. I should not be too calculative with her.’

However, when he saw her happily smelling the fragrance of the flowers, the smile on his face did not stop. Alfred felt like he was indeed embarrassing himself. ‘Yes, it’s good. Although it’s awkward, it’s worth it.’

He picked up the jewelry box and handed it to Kate.

“What’s in there?” Kate asked as she took the jewelry box.

Alfred replied, “See for yourself.”

Kate put down the bouquet and opened the jewelry box. She realized that there was a bracelet inside. It looked very similar to the one she had given Alfred. No, it was really the one she had given Alfred. “Mr. Davidson, don’t you like it? Why are you returning it to me?”

“Take a closer look,” said Alfred.

Kate picked up the bracelet and looked at it carefully a few times. “So it’s not mine. It really looks like it. I thought you disliked it and wanted to return it to me.”

“The bracelet you gave me is very important to you. Since you’ve given me the most important thing, I’ll return it to you. Wear it forever and never take it off.” Alfred took the bracelet and personally helped her put it on.

In the future, the jewelry she wore could only be given by him.

The gifts from others could not be worn on her. They could be kept as a dowry for their daughter in the future.

Speaking of which, they were still married in name only. It was uncertain when they would have a daughter.

Considering the Davidson family’s genetic tendency for more males than females, it was possible that they might never have a daughter.

“Mr. Davidson, you gave it to me, so I’ll definitely wear it all the time. The bracelet is with me!” Kate raised her hand and looked at the bracelet on her wrist. She casually asked, “Mr. Davidson, is it expensive?”

Alfred answered, “Don’t worry, it’s more valuable than the gift you gave me.”

Kate blushed. “But I made all my presents myself. My sincerity is the most important.”

Alfred laughed. “I know. I don’t mind. I have a headache thinking about what gift to give you every day.”

“Huh?” asked Kate.

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