Chapter 81

Roderick also could not understand. When Roderick left the warehouse, he changed the password. Roderick wondered how that person left the warehouse and if there was someone in the warehouse Roderick thought, that person couldn’t decode such a high-end password system…

However, if there was no one, then why was there a recording in the warehouse? Was there a bug in the warehouse? It must be that the warehouse manager betrayed us!

“Deon, go and call the warehouse manager”

Paige’s words made the three people present even more uneasy

The onlookers outside the office were all shocked. They thought, about whether the warehouse manager betrayed them or not? How could the management of this company be in such a mess?

No wonder the company has been working for a year without any improvement at all!

It turned out that there were so many people who wanted to steal or get something from the company….

The warehouse manager was called Shayna Dalton. Shayna looked no more than thirty years old. She wore a large black-rimmed

glasses and looked gentle and quiet. Shayna did not look like a bad person at all.

When Shayna was called over by Deon, she knew that she could not cover the truth anymore. Shayna said with a tearful voice, “Ms. Tate…”

Shayna was older than Paige, but she was still frightened by Paige’s aura and did not dare to look directly into Paige’s eyes.

Paige looked at the four people in front of her, her slender fingers tapping on the table. She said, “Oh, I forgot one person. Go and ask Stella, the head of the Purchasing Department, to come here.”

The onlookers outside the door were shocked. They didn’t expect that Stella would be involved…

They thought that the managers of the company were going too far.

When everyone was here, Paige said slowly, “Since everyone is here, tell me how you are working together.”

“Ms. Tate…” Roderick was so scared that he didn’t know what to do.

Stella said hurriedly, “Ms Tate, this has nothing to do with me…”

“Ms. Tate, I don’t know anything.”

Shayna also argued.

Anton, the leader of the No.4 product line, and Caden, the leader of the No. 5 product line, knew that it was useless to argue since things had come to this point. They simply lowered their heads and did not speak.

“Since no one said…” Paige was also not in a hurry. She looked at them and said, “Then I can only guess by myself.”

Everyone was uneasy and silent.

“I have checked the company’s purchasing list. The price of each piece of cloth is similar to the market price, but people who worked

in this industry know that as long as they cooperate with the cloth merchants for a long time, the price can be lowered.

“For example, the price of a 330-foot-long pure cotton cloth is generally around 210 dollars. If one cooperates with the cloth merchants for a long time, 130 dollars will be enough to buy it.

“However, Stella has purchased a lot of pure cotton cloth at the price of 240 dollars. If such a 330-foot-long cloth is made into a new product, there are at least 70 or 80 pieces of new products that can be produced. But there are only 20 or 30 new products left in the warehouse.”

“Ms Tate, you don’t know.”

Without waiting for Paige to finish speaking, Stella hurriedly explained, “The Design Department is all young people. The new

products they designed contain too many elements. It is complicated and troublesome to make them out. It will waste a lot of fabric to make one So, it is not my problem.”

“If the workers on the production line made around 80 new products, but only around 30 new products were recorded, how could they agree to do so? After all, their salary is calculated in the number of pieces” There was a difference of about 50 pieces of new products!

“Then what if the extra 50 pieces of new products are sold to other places by you, and you share the money earned?

“What if the price that you and the cloth merchant agreed is 130 dollars per 330 feet, but the account is written 240 dollars? Paige said casually.

“Ms. Tate! You can’t speak nonsense. My loyalty to the company can be tested…”

Paige’s slender fingers tapped on the computer a few times and then turned the screen to Stella.

“There are three clothing companies that have been cooperating with you. The three companies will transfer money to your private account at different times every month. If it is not for the rebate, can you explain to me why?”

Stella did not expect that Paige would even find this. Stella was stunned. He thought, how was this possible?

“Besides the price. There are also problems with the amount and the quality of the purchases…” When Paige said this, her eyes fell on the gentle and quiet girl in front of her. She said, “These problems are related to the warehouse… Now it is your turn to explain.”

Shayna was frightened and stammered, “Ms. Paige, I… I did not…”

“I restored the company’s surveillance and checked the surveillance of the nearby courier station.”

Paige’s slender fingers tapped on the keyboard, and countless surveillance pictures appeared on the computer screen.

“It shows that you have taken the goods from the warehouse to the nearby courier station more than 300 times to send them out. You

have several mobile numbers registered under your real name. According to that, I found out that you have sent a total of 300 packages.”

“Ms. Paige, I… I…” In the face of the irrefutable evidence, Shayna was so nervous that her face turned pale and she trembled. “You brought some packages to the courier station after work yesterday and asked the workers there to send them out. However, the worker there hasn’t had the time to send them out yet. There is information about the recipient on it. Deon called the recipient. The people who answered the phone said that these packages were bought from an online shop called Procurement Service of Daybreak Clothing.

“I investigated Procurement Service of Daybreak Clothing. It has existed for 11 months. In other words, in the second month after the company was established, you opened an online shop and sold the company’s goods.

“You didn’t get the company’s consent, and authorization.

“The customers ordered online. If the customers need a few, you will send them out after work. If the customers need a lot, you will send them out directly from the warehouse and ask the courier to come to the warehouse to collect the goods. The courier has come more than 200 times

“Each style you sell is cheaper than that of the market by around 35 dollars…”

Shayna was so scared that she was trembling.

Paige looked at the other three people again, saying one word by one word, “You not only sell the fine goods of the company, but also privately produce clothes of poor quality, put on the label of the company, and sell them to other places. It has ruined the company’s reputation! Am I right?”

These people did not expect that Paige would be able to investigate to this extent. This was no longer Paige’s guess!

Paige had provided irrefutable evidence!

The five people were so frightened that their faces turned pale and their foreheads were sweating. They did not know how to explain all of this.

“Now, I have not called the police. Do you have anything to say?”

Paige’s eyes swept over them one by one, waiting for them to speak.

Anton was the first to speak. He said, “It was Mr. Ingram who forced us to do this. Either we work with him, or we are fired. We have no choice!”

“Yes!”

Caden also said, “We owe too much money, so…”

Chapter 82

“Enough.”

Roderick stopped them

Anton said, “Roderick, now that things have come to this point, we can’t even protect ourselves. Are we still going to hide it for Mr Ingram?”

“If Nigel hadn’t invited us to bet online on the celebration party of the company, how could we have lost so much money? Even now, we can’t pay it back at all!”

Caden often received calls from debtors. He even wanted to commit suicide.

If he hadn’t thought of his young child and si*k wife, he would have already jumped down from high.

“Nigel encouraged you to bet on the Internet?”

Paige raised her eyebrows. She knew that this was a crime and no one dared to do it.

“Mr. Ingram said that the website was reliable. We can win nine times out of ten times, and he even showed us the amount of money he got. It was more than 100 thousand dollars!

“At first, we didn’t believe it either, but after betting on the website a few times, everyone won. The money we won could be transferred to our bank cards.

“So we put more and more money into it, and we also asked our friends and relatives around us to join in. As a result, the website kept improving the requested amount of transferring money into the bank card. At first, it said that we should have 80 thousand dollars in our accounts of the website to get the money from the website. After we tried our best and gathered 80 thousand dollars, it said that we should have 160 thousand dollars. We borrowed a lot of money from various online loan platforms, and in the end, we cost so much money, but we couldn’t get the money back!”

When Caden said this, he sighed. If Caden was not afraid of implicating his wife and children, he would have killed himself! Because many workers in the production line were also involved, they formed the No. 4 and No. 5 production line, producing inferior clothes together, and cooperating with Shayna to take the clothes out to sell. The money earned was divided according to the proportion…

“Some relatives in our hometown trust us. They don’t know how to operate on the Internet, so they gave us the money they have accumulated from their life savings or selling houses to invest in, but they lost everything.

“Some are old people’s savings for their life of old age and funeral, and some are relatives’ savings for doing the surgical operation. Because the surgery fees are not enough, they want to win a big sum through betting, but the relatives can’t get the money even if they die.”

“Most of the money was borrowed from dozens of online loan platforms.”

“We have been making payments for a whole year. Every month, we have to pay several thousand dollars, which is still far from adequate!”

When Caden and Anton said this, they could not help but cover their faces and cry. They were the only ones who knew the bitterness and helplessness in it.

“I also made a bet, and…” Shayna bit her lower lip and cried. She choked for a while before saying, “I drank too much at that celebration party. When I woke up the next day, I found that Mr. Ingram was lying beside me… He took a lot of photos of me and forced me to do this…”

Everyone was stunned and looked at Shayna in disbelief.

“At first, I was in great pain, especially when I knew that he had someone to help him at the police station. Even if I called the police, it would be useless… Later, there was a monthly share. I could also buy some branded bags… So I gave up struggling.”

After listening to Shayna’s words, Stella was also full of surprise and anger. She said, “I also drank too much at that time. Nigel slept

with me! He said that if I did not cooperate, he would tell my husband and paste my photos at the gate of my parents-in-law’s work unit. Nigel said that he would let them know that I was an indecent daughter-in-law At that time, I was just married and I was very afraid.”

These words made the onlookers on the outside silent and angry!

They thought Nigel was going too far!

How could he take advantage of others when they were in danger and even force them to collude with him?

“Ms. Tate, please forgive.” Shayna begged, “I don’t want to go to jail. I am young. I don’t want to spend the rest of my life in prison…”

“You caused the company to lose at least 1.6 million dollars. I have to call the police to deal with this matter”

“If I let you off in private, then I will become the accomplice who protects you. The crime is the same.”

“Ms. Paige, please… I have a happy marriage. My child was just born… I don’t want to ruin the whole family because of this!” Stella said and cried.

“This matter needs to be explained to the headquarters. If the employees who cause the company to lose at least 1.6 million dollars can be forgiven for begging and crying, how chaotic will the company be? How chaotic will the headquarters be? How can the managers run the company? How can they convince others?”

“Ms. Paige.” Everyone knew that there was no room for negotiation. If they wanted to blame someone, they could only blame themselves. After all, it was they who took the wrong path. Until now, they were doomed.

Paige said patiently, “You are all adults.

“Since you have done it, you must bear the consequences. If you feel wronged, you can tell the police and try to have a better result.” Even though Nigel was hateful, they helped the evil side and made the company suffer a huge loss. The company was also innocent. Paige glanced at Deon. Deon understood and called the police.

Paige had recorded every word they said just now and planned to hand it to the police later.

“What is the address of the website?”

Hearing her question, Roderick was stunned. He took out his phone and said, “This is the. Although it has been closed for a long time, we still owe our relatives and friends, as well as loan platforms. We have to repay it every month. Ms. Tate, why are you suddenly asking this?”

The website had been closed, and it could no longer recover the original funds.

“I’m just asking.”

Paige remembered this website and planned to investigate it privately.

“Although everything was Nigel’s coercion and bribery, we have no evidence. Every month, he will give us the money in an illegal way or cash…”

Everyone was very angry. They were going to enter the police station, but Nigel could still get away with it!

Paige knew that there was only human evidence, and there was very little material evidence. Even if Nigel was asked to the police station, it would not take long for the police to let him go. Because there was not enough evidence.

“We brought it upon ourselves to go to jail, but the mastermind is Nigel! He took the greatest benefit, and he must be punished!”

“As for Nigel, I will let him show his weakness.”

As soon as Paige finished speaking, several policemen came.

Looking at the five people being taken away by the police, the onlookers outside were indescribably sad.

This matter shocked every one of the company. Donald was playing golf. After receiving the call, his expression changed.

“What happened?”

Danica, who was there, heard Donald say that something had happened to Paige. Danica thought that Paige had been bullied and hurried to Donald’s side.

Donald couldn’t even stand steadily. After the phone call hung up, he st*ggered two steps.

“What happened to Paige? Donald, take your time and tell us!”

“It wasn’t Paige who was in trouble…” Donald was supported under the parasol, sitting on a leisure chair and taking a breath. After drinking the tea brought by the caddy, he finally looked better.

Chapter 83

“Someone from the company said that Paige asked Roderick, Shayna, Anton, Caden, and Stella to her office early in the morning…”

Danica stroked him and asked, “And then?”

“Do you know why the company has been running for a whole year without any improvement?”

When Donald said this, the anger that he had suppressed was triggered again, and his breathing was not smooth.

“Easy. Speak slowly…” Danica felt that the situation was not good.

Donald tried to calm down and said, “There are three clothing companies that cooperate with our company. The price of 330 feet of cloth is about 130 dollars. However, the purchase amount submitted by Stella is 240 dollars. The extra 110 dollars was shared by her, Roderick, Shayna, Anton, Caden, and some production workers!”

Danica was surprised. She didn’t expect that something like this would happen in their company!

“It doesn’t matter if she embezzles 110 dollars. The key is that she embezzled it for a whole year! Paige checked it, and the total amount involved is as high as 1.6 million dollars or more!”

When Danica heard this, she was shocked and said, “How dare they collude with each other and do this kind of thing!”

“The three clothing merchants transfer money to Stella every month, which proves that she has indeed done it, and she admitted it herself…”

Donald was so angry that his heart hurt. He added, “Not only that, a piece of cloth that is 330 feet long could be made of around 80 new products, but only around 30 new products were left in the warehouse. Do you know where around 50 new products went?” Danica shook her head. Patricia also expressed her confusion. Both of them were waiting for Donald to continue.

“They opened a store on the Internet the second month after the company was established. If a customer orders, they will take the goods to the nearby courier station to send them out. If the customer wants more at once, there will be a courier who will come

directly to our company’s warehouse to collect the goods!”

Danica was stunned. “Aren’t these people too bold? Aren’t they afraid of being caught by the surveillance camera?”

“The surveillance footage was deleted by them. They collided with each other. They are fearless.”

Donald couldn’t believe it when he heard this, but the evidence was conclusive. “It is said that Paige restered the surveillance camera to see this scene…”

“If not for Paige, how long would they have kept it a secret…” Danica was shocked.

“Besides, they even h**rd*d a large number of the low-quality fabric. They have produced many products of our company’s style with it. They pasted the label of the company and sold those clothes elsewhere. Because the fabric was rough, many people got skin allergies after wearing it, which was equivalent to ruining the company’s reputation… This has a huge impact!

Danica was shocked She thought, no wonder the company couldn’t make money for a whole year. It was because of these people who played tricks!

However, Patricia thought, Paige ruined it again!

Today, Patricia deliberately brought Donald and Danica here to play golf. The atmosphere was good. But what happened in the company interrupted them. Patricia was unhappy that their good mood had been affected!

Patricia thought that everything she did today was in vain!

Patricia thought, d*mn Paige, why did she have so many things to do? Why did she appear from time to time to affect my mood?

“What about Nigel? Before Paige took charge of the company, he was the one who was in charge! Did he not know that such a thing happened under his nose?”

Danica asked.

“Those people said that all of this was coerced by Nigel. I don’t know if it is true or false…”

Donald thought, that if Nigel was a bad person, then this year, the company would not only lose 1.6 million dollars…

“Nigel is the backbone of the headquarters. When we sent him there, we also believed in his ability and character…” Danica did not expect that such a thing would happen. Danica thought that Nigel must have something to do with this thing.

“But there is very little physical evidence related to him now, and he can’t be convicted.” Donald thought of this. He was worried about it.

Donald thought, if Nigel had the power to control the company, then how much money would the company lose this year.

“Should we send people to help Paige?”

Danica was afraid that Paige would be left alone without help.

But Donald was not worried about this. “Don’t worry. We are playing golf here. It hasn’t been long since Paige discovered so many problems… Her ability is above everyone’s! I believe she can handle these.”

“Since Paige took over the company, she has helped us a lot.”

When Danica said this, she looked at Patricia and said, “In the future, you have to learn more from Paige…”

Paige’s management ability had long surpassed her age.

Danica thought Paige is my biological daughter. This business gene is engraved in her body. She is outstanding.

On the other hand, Patricia, who was spoiled by us from a young age, could not manage the company like Paige did even if she was given company.

“Patricia, you won’t take over the company in the future, right? You can continue to be a young miss. When the time comes and you want to get married, we will never treat you unfairly.”

Donald smiled kindly, still treating Patricia as a family member.

Danica also smiled and said, “Do you remember the older sister of Olivia? When she got married, her parents gave her 130 million dollars, 12 villas, and 12 cars. Don’t worry. We will give you more.”

When Patricia heard this, she felt uncomfortable. She thought the Lusk family was so rich and powerful. How could you just give me more than Olivia’s older sister?

It’s unfair!

You said that you treated me as a family member. It was indeed a lie!

Paige has only been home for a few days, and her pocket money is already more than 16 million dollars. Now, Paige has a company and no one knows how much it would be worth if it developed well!

And I can tell that you still want to give her more company!

The money will be spent sooner or later, and only companies are the source of money!

Only some money, some villas, and some cars? Those are not enough for me!

I’m not a beggar!

“Paige must have suffered a lot in the Tate family to understand the dark side of human nature…” Patricia suddenly changed the topic and pretended to be distressed, “Dad, M*m, we have to be good to Paige…”

Hearing Patricia’s words, Donald and Danica remembered the result of the investigation. For so many years, Paige had not had a good day in the Tate family.

Paige seemed cold. She was independent and strong. Presumably, no one around her cared about her.

“Patricia is right. I want to transfer some money to Paige and let her know the warmth of the family…” Danica immediately took out her mobile phone and transferred 8 million dollars to Paige.

Donald also took out his mobile phone and asked, “How much did you transfer? I also want to transfer some… I have to let Paige know that she not only has her mother’s love but also her father’s love!” When Patricia heard this, she was suddenly jealous. Her original intention was to hint to Donald and Danica that Paige had grown up in that kind of environment since childhood, and her mind had long been complicated and impure!

Patricia thought, otherwise, how could Paige see through the dark side of so many people?

However, Donald and Danica thought about it differently…

Chapter 84

At this time, the phone vibrated a few times. Paige picked it up and saw that it was a call from Martin.

“Paige

“I miss you.” Martin’s voice was low and magnetic.

Paige asked resignedly. “What’s the matter?”

“Are you busy?”

Martin said lazily. “I can help you with work if you need. His voice was clear and melodious.

“No need.”

Martin said, “I have been thinking about you the whole morning.”

His voice was full of affection. “I want to finish all your work so that you will have time to accompany me.”

“There is still one hour before I can see you.”

Martin couldn’t wait any longer. He said, “I want to have a video chat with you.”

“It won’t be long.”

Martin knew that Paige would not agree. So, before she could say anything, he pleaded, “Just a little while.”

Paige was speechless.

“Paige…” Martin begged again, “I promise. I won’t affect your work.”

Paige didn’t know what to do. In the end, she agreed. After a while, she received Martin’s video call.

Paige heard a knock on the door as soon as she answered the call.

“Come in.”

“Ms. Tate, this is your coffee.”

Deon respectfully placed the coffee on the desk. Paige’s mobile phone was leaning against a tissue box. But he didn’t notice that she was having a video call.

“Ms Tate, you have hit the headline again! Now everyone in the company is talking about your glorious deeds. Someone even wrote a poem for you.”

“Oh?”

Paige picked up the coffee and took a sip. She was a little surprised.

“I will recite it to you…”

Deon cleared his throat and recited in a serious tone, “She makes every bad guy scared She se*ds them to prison. And she never loses. That’s Ms. Tate. With her, the company prospers! All bad ideas should be dispelled, or Ms. Tate will make a move and brush you away!”

Paige frowned and thought, what?

But Martin smiled with interest. He seemed to be amused by this poem.

“Ms. Tate, from this poem, you can see that everyone has high respect for you… You looked really strong when you showed the evidence to the five people today! Do you know what people in the company said about you?”

Deon said excitedly. “The girls said that they were fascinated by you and wanted to marry you! And some boys wanted to tell you they love you after work”

Paige had just taken a sip of coffee. She almost choked when she heard this

“They said that after you came to the company, you found out seven big villains within a week and those workers at the production line Everyone bets that in less than a week, you can send Nigel to prison!” Deon said this, leaned in front of Paige, smiled, and said, “Ms. Tate, I bet two dollars that you can do it. Will I win…”

Paige casually said two words, “It’s too little “

“Ah?”

Paige said lazily. “Raise your bet.”

When Deon heard this, he felt his blood boiling. “Ms Tate, are you sure? If you are sure, I will bet all my money on it!” Paige was speechless.

“But the evidence isn’t enough now. I think the police will let him go…” Deon was disappointed.

“It’s good, isn’t it?”

Paige raised her eyebrows and smiled, “I was waiting for them to let him go.”

“Ah?”

Deon did not understand. He wondered, why?

No one could see through Paige’s thoughts But seeing her confident look, Deon felt that he was going to win!

He thought I should raise my bet later!

“Oh. Right. Ms. Tate, Nigel also has connections in the headquarters… You have to be careful!”

Paige replied, “OK.”

She didn’t take it seriously. No matter how powerful Nigel’s backers were, the evidence would prove their guilt.

“Ms. Tate, you are so powerful at such a young age. To match you, your future husband must be an influential person.”

Deon looked at Paige’s cold face and thought about it.

Paige looked at Martin’s face on the screen. He was also looking at Paige

Her vibe was indeed very strong, but Martin wasn’t bad either.

“Ms. Tate, do you dare to bet with me?”

“Huh? On what?”

“I bet that your future husband will be a very outstanding person! At the very least, he will be a tall, rich, and handsome man! You will find a good man with just your beautiful face!”

Paige replied, “You have nothing to do. Right?”

She said casually, “Why don’t take the five people’s positions first?”

“Ms. Tate, I suddenly remembered that there is something I need to do. I have to go now.”

Deon was just about to leave when he suddenly heard a man’s voice.

“Mr. Stowe, these documents need your review.”

It was Rhys’s voice. He walked into Martin’s office to let him make decisions on a few projects.

Hearing this, Deon stopped “Ms Tate? I seem to have heard a man’s voice Have you hidden a man in your office?”

Rhys seemed to have heard Deon’s voice as well. He asked in confusion, Mr Stowe, who is speaking?”

The next second, Rhys and Deon realized that their bosses were on a video call

They were both shocked…

Deon was dumbfounded His mouth was so wide open that he could fit two eggs into it!

“Ms. Ms. Tate. You. You…”

Deon thought, when did you get to know such a big shot?

“You… You are having a video call?”

Oh my goodness!

Am I dreaming?

I saw that handsome face on Ms. Tate’s phone!

It’s Martin!

He is the richest man in the world!

People say that he was cruel and heartless and that he never got close to women.

Why would he have a video chat with Ms. Tate?

“Ms… Ms. Tate, you. Are you…”

Martin said, “Paige, aren’t you going to introduce him?”

Martin asked with a hint of interest in his voice, “Is he your assistant?”

Paige!

Paige!

He called Ms Tate “Paige”!

It’s so intimate!

Paige felt embarrassed.

She thought, Deon, please stop!

“Hello, Mr. Stowe… I am Deon, Ms. Tate’s assistant. I feel honored to see you today!”

Deon hurriedly bowed and said respectfully, “I didn’t know that you were on a video call just now. Sorry for disturbing you. Please excuse me… Are you Ms Tate’s boyfriend?” “I’m his fiancé “

When Deon heard the word “fiancé”, he was even more shocked and his face froze!

Fiancé!

Martin is Ms. Tate’s fiancé!

No wonder Ms. Tate is so domineering. It turns out that she has such strong backing!

She can do whatever she wants around the world, let alone in the company!

“Thank you for your praise just now.”

Deon hadn’t expected that Martin would hear his praise. He thought, fortunately, I didn’t say anything wrong just now! Otherwise, I will be finished!

“In this world, I can’t think of anyone else who is worthy of our Ms. Tate except you. You and Ms. Tate are a perfect match! You were born for each other!

Deon thought the guys in the company were overestimating themselves. Ms. Tate’s fiancé is Mr. Stowe, but they want to express their love to her after work…

“Don’t worry, Mr. Stowe. I will protect Ms. Tate in the company. I won’t let other men get close to her! If you have any instructions, you can just tell me… I am very willing to serve you.”

Paige was annoyed.

She thought, who is your real boss? Who is paying your salary?

Chapter 85

“Paige, he is such a capable employee. Should we give him a raise?”

Martin’s words came from the video.

When Deon heard it, he was immediately elated and looked at Paige expectantly

“If you don’t leave now, I will donate your salary for this month to a charity organization.”

Hearing what Paige said, Deon almost couldn’t bear it. He immediately raised his leg and said, “I will leave immediately!”

“Don’t say anything you shouldn’t say outside.”

“Okay, Ms. Paige. Don’t worry. I will never tell anyone about your relationship…” Deon slammed the office door. He ignored the pain and covered his forehead to go out…

“Are you satisfied?”

Paige looked at the man in her phone with a trace of helplessness in her tone

Martin gave an evil smile and said, “How good would it be if everyone in the world knew about it.”

“Paige, when can my identity be made public?”

Deon said a man in the company wanted to confess to Paige? He was getting tired of living.

Looking at his handsome face, Paige couldn’t take it anymore and said, “I’m hanging up.”

“Wait a minute.”

“Is there anything else?”

“I haven’t seen enough of you.”

Martin leaned closer to the screen. His handsome face instantly enlarged several times, and his dark eyes had endless tenderness. He was devastating!

“Don’t you have work to deal with?”

Paige heard Rhys’s voice and knew Martin had something to do.

“Do I?”

Martin looked at Rhys.

Rhys braced himself and said, “No…”

“Why did you come in then?”

Paige did not expect Rhys to lie. It was all because of Martin.

“Ms. Paige… I…, I just came in to see if Mr. Stowe needs anything. I did not expect he only needs you. I am not needed here. I am going out…”

Rhys put the documents on the desk. Where Paige could not see, he put his hands together and begged Martin to deal with it quickly. These projects were time-sensitive, and a group of people was waiting downstairs!

Martin raised his chin slightly and agreed. Rhys sighed in relief and quickly went down.

Paige was pestered by Martin the whole morning. When it was noon, Martin was waiting for her downstairs.

As soon as Paige got in the car, Martin forcibly pulled her over, and she sat on his lap.

“Martin, you are going overboard!”

Paige looked at his handsome smiling face and wanted to get off him, but he tightly hugged her

“If you move again, I will kiss you.”

Paige looked at his face “Can you be more shameless?”

“Yes.”

Martin kissed her lips, and she was caught off guard.

Her lips were soft, like jelly. He planned to tease her, but she did not expect that after a taste, Martin wanted to get more of her sweetness.

Her waist was slender, and through her clothes, Martin could touch her tender skin.

“Martin!”

Paige wanted to push him away, but Martin held the back of her head with his other hand and greedily sucked her breath.

His kiss was passionate, catching Paige off guard. She couldn’t take it anymore and pushed him again with her hands. “Oh… It’s enough.”

She meant to warn him, but it sounded like soft flirting.

Martin, who was always calm, was on the verge of losing control.

Paige could feel his growing passion and pushed him hard. “Martin, if you continue like this, I will be angry!”

Martin stopped moving, his eyes filled with deep affection.

There was an unusual trace of charm in her eyes, and the desire Martin had suppressed with great difficulty was ignited once again.

“Paige…”

He had only got a little taste of her, and it was far from enough. Before Paige refused, he kissed her again.

His warm lips were entangled with hers as he continued to deepen the kiss.

Paige’s body gradually softened, and she was unable to resist.

Rhys felt hurt.

Didn’t they care about Rhys’ feelings as a single man?

Was a single man not worthy of respect?

Heavens knew what Rhys was feeling as he drove! It was pure suffering!

Rhys felt he was a third-wheel

Rhys shouldn’t have been in the car!

After what felt like a day, the long kiss finally ended.

Martin’s eyes were still somewhat blurred, and his voice was filled with deep affection. “Paige, I like you.”

Paige’s shoulders were slightly moving, and she was a little breathless.

Martin’s eyes were filled with endless love, “I like you very much, so very much.”

“Are you in need of manpower?”

“Huh?”

Paige did not understand what he meant.

“I want to be your assistant

“Personal bodyguard is fine, too.”

Paige didn’t answer

“I can even clean your office for you. I can be whatever you want me to be.”

“Grow a pair!”

“Will I look like trash doing my girl’s bidding?”

Martin looked down and said meekly. “Then I am willing to be trash forever.”

Martin held Paige’s face and said lovingly, “I like you. I want you by my side all year round. I want to keep you near every second.” Paige was moved. His eyes were sincere, and his expression was focused.

“I don’t like Patricia.”

Martin held her face and said word by word, “I only fall for you. It was you, are you, and will always be you.”

“I know.”

Paige did not expect him to be so good at sweet words. She looked away and gazed out of the window.

“You are blushing,” Martin smiled.

Paige remained silent.

“Paige, are you shy?”

Martin rubbed her face lovingly. “You are so cute.”

Before she met Martin, no one had ever said she was cute. She was often described as cold and insensitive.

Martin held her face and said, “You are so beautiful when you are shy or angry. You are even more so when you get jealous…”

“Who is jealous?”

“This morning.”

Martin held her face and said, “You were cold and distant.”

Paige did not feel jealous. Although she did not like Patricia’s despicable behavior, she was not jealous or angry.

“If you do not mind, next time other women come close to me

“There will be a next time?”

Paige raised her eyebrows, her tone carrying a hint of warning.

Martin teased her to see her reaction.

Martin smiled wantonly, his eyes full of love and joy. “I promise there will never be a next time.”

Rhys didn’t know what to say.

I’m begging you!

Can you care about my feelings and have a sweet talk somewhere else?

It’s really difficult for a single man to survive these days…

What mistake did I make? Why do I have to suffer this?

Chapter 86

After lunch, Paige returned to the company.

As soon as she got to the 20th floor, the elevator door opened, and she heard Deon’s voice coming from the end of the corridor.

At this time, Deon blocked seven or eight male employees outside the office, not letting them in.

One of the men wearing a wh*te shirt begged, “Mr. Hampson, I really like Ms. Tate…”

“How can you be so cheeky? Do you have a house and a car in Chicago?”

The man in wh*te shook his head.

“How much savings do you have?”

“500 dollars…”

“You want to ask Ms. Tate out with 500 dollars?”

Deon was angry.

“Mr. Hampson, I really like Ms. Tate. I will work hard to earn money…”

“How much is sincerity worth nowadays? I advise you to go home and lie down. You can have whatever you want in your daydreams. A trip with a girl may cost at least 500 dollars. Go away!”

Another male employee quickly squeezed forward and said with a smile, “Mr. Hampson, I have a small apartment with 2 bedrooms and a living room in the city center, a car with 25 thousand dollars, and a salary of 1,300 dollars… Please put this love letter on Ms. Tate’s table for me…”

Deon looked at the partly bald man in front of him and resisted the urge to curse him. Deon patiently said to him.

“Jim, you are already 32… Don’t add more trouble! Ms. Tate is only 18! Can you move away?”

A si*sy man delivered a thermos box and said, “Mr. Hampson, I made this for Ms. Tate at home at noon. Please help me send it to Ms. Tate’s office. If she eats it, I will feel so happy!”

“You also like Ms. Tate?”

The man nodded with certainty. “Yes!”

“You can’t handle Ms. Tate. She doesn’t like a family man like you.”

Deon looked the man up and down. The si*sy man would look so strange standing next to Paige.

“I, I can change for Ms. Tate! If she likes muscular guys, I will work out hard! If she likes driven men, I will work hard! No matter what kind of man she likes, I will try my best to become him!”

Deon patted his shoulder sympathetically. “Bro, listen to my advice. You are still miles away from a qualified candidate. Go home and sleep.”

“Mr. Hampson, how about me?”

At this time, a handsome young man came forward.

He looked cheerful and unsophisticated. Deon remembered he graduated from a famous university abroad. The man was young and had a high education as well as a good family. He also had a villa under his name.

Unfortunately…

“Ms. Tate is not interested in immature men.”

“Why?”

The young man was puzzled.

“Mr. Hampson, can you give us another chance? Please pass the gifts to Ms. Tate…”

Deon looked at his watch. “Ms. Tate is punctual at work. She should be downstairs at this time. If you don’t leave now, she will think you are slacking off!”

As soon as everyone heard that, they sc*ttered, afraid Paige would find out they had slacked off.

They left in the staff elevator, which was different from the exclusive elevator that Paige came out from, so they did not meet each

other.

Paige walked casually to her office in high heels. When she passed by Deon, she raised her eyebrows and asked, “Are you busy?”

“Ms. Tate, you are finally here…”

Deon’s mouth was dry from all that talking. He picked up his cup and drank a few mo*thfuls of water. Then, he said, “They all overestimated themselves. Compared to Mr. Stowe, they are simply…” When he mentioned Martin, Paige’s eyes flashed with a warning.

Deon did not dare to continue. He wiped the water on his lips and said, “What I mean is that they are not good enough for you!”

“I suddenly feel you shouldn’t be my assistant,” Paige entered the office and said in a leisurely tone.

“Ms. Paige, are you offering me a promotion and a raise? Although I helped you refuse many unqualified men, you don’t have to be so touched… It’s what I should do.”

“You should be a professional matchmaker instead.

“You have quite the potential. Don’t waste it.” Paige opened a file.

A professional matchmaker?

A few questions popped up in Deon’s mind. He didn’t want to be a matchmaker!

“You can also be a security guard or a house guard.”

“Ms. Paige, I’m doing this for your own good!”

Deon leaned in front of her with a bit of grievance. “My m*uth is dry from refusing them one by one! The job is difficult…”

Before he could finish speaking, he heard a knock on the door. He looked back and saw Nigel coming!

Deon’s eyes were wide open. Hadn’t this man been called to the police station in the morning? Why was he released so quickly? It was faster than Deon imagined…

Paige looked up at Nigel with hostility. Deon wished he could leave now.

“The tea in the bureau is really bad.”

Nigel smiled and pulled the chair opposite Paige to sit down. He smiled with feigned politeness. “The tea here is much better…”

Paige smiled, “The employee gave it to you. It’s worth more than 600 dollars a pound. It must be good.”

Nigel was a little surprised. How did she know an employee bought tea for him? The price was exactly that!

“Mr. Ingram, you should try to accept the tea in the police station. If you have to go there again…”

“Hahaha…” Nigel laughed wildly, “When will I go there again? Who knows if it will be someone else next time? Maybe my luck will change!”

Deon felt Nigel meant Paige might be called to the police station next time.

Nigel certainly did not expect Paige to have a backer.

If he knew about that, he wouldn’t have dared to say that.

“I have only heard there is no definite outcome. Karma is a b*tch.”

Nigel’s face was sullen. His shrewd eyes confronted Paige. Paige smiled and said leisurely.

“Mr. Ingram, you have to be careful when you go out. After all, good and evil are rewarded. It’s just that the time for retribution hasn’t come.”

Nigel did not expect her to curse him like this. He sneered, “Then we will wait and see. I came today to tell you that the outcome is not decided. We will have to find it out later.” “Who does he think he is? If not for the lack of evidence, he would be imprisoned! How dare he make a ruckus in front of you,” Deon snapped looking at Nigel’s back. “He won’t be proud for long.”

Paige didn’t take Nigel seriously. She continued to read the documents in front of her.

“Ms. Tate, I don’t understand one thing… You have such a powerful backer. Why don’t you use Mr. Stowe to deal with Mr. Ingram?

Logically speaking, Martin was extremely powerful, and dealing with such a small fry was not a problem! ‘

Chapter 87

“I don’t wanna bother him with a loser like Nigel.”

Paige believed that she could bring Nigel down by herself.

It dawned on Deon that Paige was an independent career driven woman who could tackle problems alone.

“Ms. Tate, you make me admire you even more.”

Deon looked at Paige with admiration.

Paige didn’t look up at Deon. “If you have nothing to do, you can go to scrub toilets,” said Paige.

“I… I’m gonna go back to work!”

Deon hurriedly left Paige’s office, because he didn’t wanna scrub the toilets.

At night.

Sitting on the couch, Danica took out her phone and called her five sons.

“We’ve found your little sister. As it happens, she’s on summer break. I want you to finish the work at hand and get home as quickly as possible. Actually, I don’t care whether you finish the work or not, you gotta make time for your sister!”

“I know that you’re busy, but your sister’s back. You and your brothers must come back for her and stay for a while. Do you hear me?”

“If I find out that anyone dares to ice Paige out or pick on her, he’ll be sorry!”

“You can come home without your luggage or work, but don’t forget to get your sister a present!”

Danica made four calls in a row. A few seconds later, Danica finally got Jack’s number. Jack was the last person Danica called.

“Just so you know, you all aren’t allowed to miss all the festivals this year, especially Paige’s birthday! If I catch you doing that, I’m gonna kick your ass! You understand?”

Jack complained, “Mom, I’m also your son. How can you play favorites? I can’t believe you do this to me just because of the missing daughter you just found.” “Humph, you still know that I’m your mother. How many times have you come back home to see me this year?”

“I… It wasn’t my fault. My schedule didn’t allow it. Besides, I never forgot to get you gifts and money!”

Jack sounded frustrated.

However, Danica ignored it. “Humph, I don’t need your gifts and money!” she scoffed.

Jack didn’t know how to reply. After all, Danica was rich.

“Anyway, you have to come back home this time. Oh, right…” Danica suddenly remembered something. She added, “Call me in advance before you come back.”

“What? Are you gonna cook a big meal for me?”

“Oh, come on. You’re a top star, but all you can think of is food.”

Danica said in an accusing tone.

Jack complained, “A top star also needs to eat!”

“Actually, it’s Zoe, the daughter of the Bodley family who wants to see you. She’s been here for me lately. Zoe’s beautiful, well-educated, and graceful…” “Okay, please stop. I know what you mean, but I’m too busy!”

“Hear me out, Jack.

“You’re old enough to start a family,” Danica said in a serious tone.

“Mom, don’t forget about my four older brothers. If you wanna be a matchmaker, you should set them up with girls, not me!”

“I wish I could, but they don’t listen to me. Besides, Zoe likes you. I have no choice.”

“Mom, you…” Jack covered his heart in disbelief, not knowing what to say.

“Anyway, don’t forget your sister’s present. That’s all. Bye.”

Jack felt a sense of loss. If it weren’t for Paige, Jack thought that Danica wouldn’t have called him.

After calling her five sons, Danica finally felt relieved.

“Honey, are you thirsty? Come on, have some tea. It’s good for your health.”

Smiling, Donald considerately handed Danica a cup of tea.

As it happened, Danica was thirsty after five calls. She took the cup from Donald and drank.

“I made you tea when you were calling Jack. It isn’t cold or hot. A perfect temperature.”

After Danica finished drinking, Donald took the cup back, put it down on the table, and massaged Danica’s hand. “Honey, you must be tired after five calls. I’ll give you a massage.”

“You should take a rest too.”

“Don’t worry about me.”

Donald lovingly held Danica’s hand and said, “Oh, right. When are you going to tell the others that Paige’s back?”

In fact, Danica had been thinking about it. Pondering a few seconds, Danica replied, “Your father hasn’t woken up yet, and your mother

has a weak heart. My parents are old. Their health is getting worse. I don’t think it’s a good time to tell them about Paige.”

Danica planned to tell her family about Paige when they were better. Danica believed that Donald and her parents would be very happy.

Danica worried that Donald and her parents were too shocked by the news, which was bad for their health.

Then the good news would be bad news.

Once Donald and Danica’s parents knew that Paige was back, they had to tell all the relatives in both families. Given that, Danica and

Donald would have to deal with their relatives. Danica didn’t want that to happen.

It wasn’t hard for Danica to deal with her relatives, but she didn’t wanna cause Paige any trouble.

“I’ve spent way too much effort finding Paige. I wanna spend more time with her and make up for the time lost.”

Donald kept massaging Danica’s hands while talking, “The more people know that we found Paige, the less time we can spend with her. What do you think?”

“I don’t want anyone to stand in the way of a family reunion.”

Suddenly, Danica’s phone rang. Danica checked the phone. It was Paige.

Donald looked at Danica with jealousy. He wondered, I want Paige to call me too!

Danica cleared her throat with a serious face and picked up the phone happily. “Paige? What’s the…”

“Mom, Martin and I will eat out tonight.”

“Alright… Since you’re seeing Martin, I’ve never expected you to come home for dinner.”

Paige was lost for words.

Paige somehow sensed the disappointment in Danica’s tone.

“Don’t worry about us. Have fun tonight!” Danica added.

Danica still wanted to talk to Paige, but she was afraid that Paige would be annoyed if she kept talking. Thus, Danica humedly continued, “I’d better not take up much of your time. Gotta go.” “Okay.”

After Paige hung up, she looked at the man in the car and asked, “What’s wrong?”

“The way you call me really upsets me,” Martin said.

Martin hugged Paige and continued in an affectionate way, “I wish you could call me ‘honey’.”

Paige was speechless.

“Or ‘babe’, if you like.”

It was hard for Paige to call Martin “honey”. “I think it’s better that I call you by your first name,” Paige replied.

“No. ‘Honey’ is better.”

Paige didn’t know how to respond.

“Come on.

“Call me ‘honey,” Martin insisted.

“I’m gonna get out of the car if you keep pushing me.”

Martin immediately sh*t up. He silently hugged Paige, pressing his forehead against hers from time to time and kissing her.

“Stop!”

Paige was a little angry. Martin had been getting carried away lately.

“Don’t make me nag you.”

Martin replied fondly with a warm smile, “I like the way you nag me.”

Paige fell silent.

“I need a wife who nags me as you do.”

Martin’s eyes were full of affection and sincerity.

It tugged at Paige’s heartstrings. Paige immediately looked away.

Chapter 88

After a while, the car stopped in front of a luxurious villa.

It was the most renowned private mansion in Chicago. Last year, it was bought by a big shot at the price of 300 million dollars. This villa was different from the Larson Villa where Paige lived, the most expensive neighborhood in Chicago with thirty-three households.

Moon Dunes Villa, on the other hand, was exclusive to the owner.

The well-designed villa was surrounded by flowers and vegetation. The lights were on, pouring the soft rays over the villa and making the place even more breathtaking.

There was a crescent-shaped lake nearby. Every time the moonlight shone, this lake looked like the real moon, hereby the name,

Moon Dunes Villa.

Paige blinked in confusion. Weren’t they supposed to go to the restaurant?

Why were they here?

Rhys got out of the car and opened the door. “Ms. Paige, it’s Mr. Stowe’s home. This is the first time that he has brought a girl back home…”

First time again? It seemed that Paige did mean a lot to Martin.

“Rhys is wrong.”

Martin carried Paige out of the car, gazing at her lovingly. His voice was affectionate, “It’s not my home. This is our home.”.

“Put me down. I can walk.” Paige was unaccustomed to being carried.

“You are my sweetheart. I should dote on you.”

Martin lowered his head. Seeing her beautiful face, he expressed his feelings for Paige. “Let me hold you more. I miss you so much.”

Martin walked her to the door, pressed her finger on the screen, and recorded her fingerprints.

“Do come home more often.”

The word “home” tugged at Paige’s heartstrings. She blushed.

The only male butler in the villa, Adam Walker, went to greet them. As he was the only s*rvant, he had multiple roles.

Although he knew that a girl would visit today, Adam was still surprised when he saw Martin hugging her in his arms.

His professional ethics required Adam to hide his surprise. But deep down, he knew he was shocked. “Mr. Stowe, you are back.”

Adam bowed respectfully and looked at Paige kindly.

“My wife, Paige.”

Hearing that, Adam lowered his head. “Good evening, Mrs. Stowe. Nice to meet you. I am the butler, Adam.”

Although they hadn’t gotten married yet, she was the first girl whose identity had been acknowledged by Martin.

“Good evening, Adam. Nice to meet you, too.”

Paige greeted Adam politely.

Seeing that Paige was pretty and polite, Adam had a good impression of her. “Dinner is ready. Please come with me.”

“Let me down,” said Paige, who still stayed in Martin’s arms.

“No, I just want to hold you like this.”

Their interaction surprised Adam again.

Martin and a girl from the Lusk family were engaged. The girl visited many times, but she was rejected.

Now that Martin permitted Paige to come anytime and say sweet words to her, the girl must be more important to Martin than that girl from the Lusk family.

Martin liked quiet places and did not like to be disturbed. Aside from Adam, there was only another serv*nt, a male chef, Steve Allen. Steve built a fairyland, billowing white mist on the dining table.

The delicate rose petals fell on the foie gras and caviar in the thin mist.

Steve used shrimp b*lls to decorate a food tree, which looked like a real tree with branches loaded with fruits.

A melon and broccoli were carved into special shapes. Every dish was easy on the eye.

Knowing that a very important girl would visit, Steve was fully prepared. But seeing the girl in Martin’s arms, Steve was as surprised as Adam.

“This is Mrs. Stowe.”

Adam introduced Paige to Steve.

“Nice to see you, Madam and Sir!”

Steve greeted them and left after finishing the last dish.

Paige and Martin were left alone.

This was a romantic dinner, not a clumsy trick to woo her. Martin had asked Steve and Adam to prepare the dinner long before they arrived.

The leaves were swaying gently on the branches. A beautiful scene.

“We will have dinner at home.”

Instead of letting Paige sit in her chair, Martin held Paige in his arms, picked up the knife and fork, and started serving her food. “Martin, I can eat myself.”

Paige sat on his lap, not knowing where to put her legs. For some reason, she felt hot.

She was not a kid. Even if she were, she would be independent enough to have dinner herself.

“You don’t want me to hug you or serve you food. Do you still want to be my fiancée?”

“What does that have to do with being your fiancée?” Paige asked.

“It has everything to do.”

“You keep a distance from me. That means I haven’t done well enough. You’re not touched by me. So I will be with you for longer periods.” Martin said.

Paige thought you don’t have to.

“I won’t push you anymore.

“I will let you off the h*ok if you feed me.” Martin smiled.

“You wish!”

“You’ve got two choices.”

“Why should I have to choose from these options?”

“Then let me serve you.” Martin smiled even more dotingly.

Paige continued eating her food, pis*ed off. Martin found it pleasing to the eye and her inexplicably cute.

“Try this one.”

Martin picked up another dish. “It tastes good.”.

While she was eating, Paige felt a hand gently stroking her back. “Can we just eat?”

“With such beauty in my arms, I can’t focus.”

“You are just too attractive.”

When the meal was finally over, Martin carried her to the sofa and sat down in the same intimate position. “I will take you upstairs and show you around.”

“I’m going back.”

“Before you leave, you need to see what your home looks like and where our bedroom is.”

“That’s enough.”

Seeing her slightly annoyed, Martin grinned.

Adam served them two cups of black tea.

“Put me down.”

Paige was a little thirsty from talking.

“How does it taste?” Martin asked as he handed her the cup of tea.

She looked pretty when she was drinking with her clear eyes lowered.

“It’s fine.”

After Paige finished half a cup, her lips were still moist. The tea was good and left a fragrance in one’s mouth. It was of high quality.

Martin cupped her face and kissed her all of a sudden.

Paige was caught off guard.

There was a tea fragrance on her lips. After tasting them, Martin kissed Paige harder.

It was the first time that Adam, who was standing by the side, had seen Martin do such a thing. In Adam’s memory, Martin was reversed, silent, and elegant.

Chapter 89

It was the first time that Martin had kissed a girl so passionately!

After a long time, the kiss ended. And Martin let go of Paige “The tea is indeed not bad.”

Paige was a bit angry. Since he wanted to know what it tasted like, he could just drink the other cup of tea.

Did Martin bring her here just to kiss her?

“If you do that again, I won’t come again.”

Parge warned.

“Huh?”

“I won’t have dinner with you.”

Paige knew that Martin couldn’t get rid of the habit, so she had to put an end to it.

She would see Martin less often and avoid alone time with him.

Hearing this, Martin looked into her eyes, “Are you mad at me?”

Since Paige did not respond, Martin asked softly, “Is it because I didn’t do well in that kiss?”

“What?”

Martin kissed her, tasting her lips.

Adam didn’t see that coming. It was clear to him that Martin liked Paige very much.

Martin loved Paige to the point where Martin could easily say the sweet words that he could have said in the past.

And it was natural.

After the second kiss, Paige was embarrassed and mad. “Martin!”

Adam was still standing by the side. Plus, they were just too intimate. Paige wanted to get down from his lap.

“You still think that kiss isn’t good enough. Right?”

The tip of Martin’s nose touched hers. His eyes were watery from the passionate kisses.

Paige did not want to answer his question.

Martin pressed his lips against hers. After a long time, he stopped and asked, “Will you come here again?”

“Your answer?”

Martin started to kiss her again. “Are you going to have dinner with me?”

“Martin, you are so shameless.” Paige was dumbfounded by how shameless Martin was.

“I will only be like this when fac*d with you.”

Martin kissed her. “I can be even more shameless.”

“Tell me. Are you going to come here or not?”

Martin wouldn’t stop until he got the answer he wanted.

“It depends on my mood,” Paige was somewhat irritable.

“Then how are you feeling now?

“How can I make you feel better?” Martin asked as he kissed her

“Put me down first.”

“Looks like you don’t like it here” Martin seemed to understand what was on her mind.

“It finally dawned on you!”

Martin picked her up and walked upstairs.

“Where are you taking me?”

“Show you around.”

Paige was brought upstairs to Martin’s room. It was clean and tidy. Before the lights were turned on, she could see a crescent lake outside the huge glass wall. It was as beautiful as the lake in a fairy tale.

“Paige. We may need to get used to our married life in advance,” Martin said in his pleasant voice.

“Stop it. Or I’m really going to be mad at you.” Paige pushed him on the chest.

“At least you can give me some rewards for now.

“It’s so long before we get married. It almost kills me.” Martin kissed her again.

The kiss lasted for a while. When it was done, Paige said, “Put me down.”

She hadn’t gotten a chance to walk on the floor today.

“You haven’t answered my question.”

Martin refused to let go. “Will you come back?”

“Tell me. Will you come back?”

“I will.” Paige gritted her teeth.

“Then are you going to have dinner with me?”

Martin wanted her answer.

“I am.” Paige could only agree.

Martin put her down, smiling, “Look outside the window.”

Paige had noticed the crescent lake just now. Under the moonlight, the flowers and plants by the lakeside were visible. It was so breathtaking.

“What flowers do you like?”

Martin hugged her from behind and stared at her beautiful face. “I want to turn all the flowers and trees into what you like.”

Maybe she would like the house and him more.

“Rhys said that all girls like roses.”

Martin’s gaze fell on the scenery outside. “I planned to grow ninety-nine kinds of roses before you came here, but I was afraid that you would not like them.”

Paige seemed to be touched. Her feelings towards Martin were like a seed in the mud.

“It’s our home. You have the say. You decide what flowers and trees we grow.”

Martin lowered his head and asked, “Tell me what you like.”.

Paige thought for a moment before saying, “I don’t have any preference. If I have to pick one, I’ll go for daisies.”

Not roses, lilies, or lavender.

“Do you know what its flower language is?”

Martin whispered into her ear.

“Huh?”

“Cherish the one you love,” Paige ventured a guess.

“It means faith,” Martin said softly.

In a house with daisies, which symbolized faithful love, their relationship would get better.

“What about the house?”

“Is there anything that needs to be improved?” Martin asked.

“You.”

Paige glanced at him, “Can you stop being so close to me?”

“I’m afraid I can’t.”

Martin wrapped his arms around her slim waist and kissed her even more intensely. His gentle voice spread into her ear, “I am very restrained.”

After a long time, Rhys finished his meal and returned to the villa. He waited a while but did not see Paige and Martin.

He looked at the time. It was already nine o’clock.

Martin forgot the time when he was with Paige. Unable to rush them, Rhys waited outside.

“Rhys.”

Adam walked out and said with a smile, “Come inside and drink some tea. I’m afraid that they need more time. Mr. Stowe will finally see his wish come true. Mr. Martin is going to get married!”

No matter how Killian tried to set Martin and Patricia up, Martin always rejected Patricia.

But now Martin liked Paige very much.

“Adam, the old Mr. Stowe likes Ms. Paige so much that he gave her the necklace.”

“The crown necklace, which once belonged to Mrs. Stowe?”

Adam was shocked to know that Paige was accepted by the Stowe family so quickly.

Being accepted by the Stowe family was a tall order.

“Yeah.”

Rhys followed Adam into the door and said, grinning, “Mr. Martin said that his wife will only be Ms. Paige.”

Adam’s jaw almost dropped, “What about the Lusk family?”

“Are you talking about Ms. Patricia? Mr. Martin doesn’t like her.”

Instead of exposing Patricia’s lie, Rhys said, “Ms. Paige is also a Lusk. Both families agree on their marriage.”

“That’s good.” Adam was worried that the two families would fall out because of it. He breathed a sigh of relief. “Glad to know that

Ms. Paige is also a Luck. They are meant for each other.”

Chapter 90

At 11:30 p.m., Paige finally returned to L*rsen Villa.

“Paige, are you back?”

Patricia, who was about to go downstairs, saw Paige go upstairs. There was a gust of wind, and several hickeys on Paige’s neck were reflected in Patricia’s eyes.

Patricia’s heart seemed to be hit by a blunt weapon, making her feel pain. She found it unbelievable.

“Paige, why are you back so late? Did you go out with Martin?”

Although Patricia knew that Paige was likely to be with Martin, seeing the hickeys on Paige’s neck, she still could not accept it!

Martin was celibate. How could he kiss Paige so passionately?

Paige must have seduced Martin!

“Paige, although our family hasn’t made a rule, you have to come back early. Otherwise, people will say that we weren’t properly brought up.”

“Do you like Martin?” Paige raised her eyes and asked lightly.

“I… Of course, I do not like him…” Patricia lowered her head and denied it, not daring to look into Paige’s eyes.

Patricia was not afraid of Paige. She was afraid that Paige would tell their parents. Even though she liked Martin, she wouldn’t admit it in front of Paige. “Then keep your distance from him.”

Paige’s tone was indifferent. Patricia didn’t know whether she was angry or not. “Mind your own business.”

“Paige…”

Patricia watched Paige go upstairs step by step and could not help but clench her fists.

Paige was just a rude girl who grew up in a small place. How could she talk to Patricia like this?

Did Paige think that she was different after she returned to the Lusk family?

When Paige returned to her bedroom, her phone suddenly vibrated. It was Jairo.

“Boss, Snowbush Gang’s problems have been solved. In addition, I have some clues as to the cause of the fire at Sam Clinic on September 10, 18 years ago.

“The cleaner who picked up Abbigail and raised her is named Dolores Petersen. She once told her good friend that it was raining that night. The roads were not good at that time. When there was heavy rain, many places would be waterlogged.

“It was about 2 a.m. Dolores and a few cleaners cleaned the garbage on the roads and beside the manhole covers to drain waterlogged fields. Not long after, they suddenly heard a deafening explosion. “Then, the explosions came one after another. At first, Dolores did not dare to approach. When she was about to save someone, she saw a few unlicensed black cars leave in the opposite direction. “In that era, very few people had cars in that place… I think that the fire must have something to do with those cars.”

“Who were they? Why did they burn the clinic?” Paige asked, narrowing her eyes.

“I also find it strange… At that time, Dolores was busy saving people, so she didn’t think too much about it. If she saw the people in the cars or their characteristics, it would be easier to investigate. “But Dolores is quite miserable now.”

“What?”

Paige raised her eyebrows.

Wasn’t Dolores Abbigail’s adoptive mother?

Although Abbigail had returned to the Tate family, Dolores had worked so hard to raise Abbigail. How could she have a miserable life? “After Abbigail returned to the Tate family, the Tate family gave Dolores 16 thousand dollars, but Dolores did not take it. She just

wanted to see Abbigail when she was free, but Abbigail refused and did not want to have anything to do with her.

“Dolores went to the Tate’s house a few times, but she was driven away by the s*rvants. Now, her health is poor and she has no income. She has no children and no family to take care of her. She is quite pitiful.”

“Abbigail is ungrateful.”

Paige knew Abbigail well. Her past identity would only make her feel embarrassed. She would rather kick Dolores away and go to the upper society!

“There’s another strange thing. The higher-ups of the clinic are missing, and the archives room is ruined.

“Now we can only try to find some useful clues from Dolores and the other rescuers. But you have to be mentally prepared. It may take a long time.”

“I see.”

When Paige said this, her phone vibrated. It was Martin. “I have to hang up.”

After chatting with Martin for a while on the phone and taking a shower, Paige went to bed.

In her dream, Paige seemed to return to the Tate family. She saw a little girl holding Lindsey’s hand and asking with tears in her eyes, “M*m, when will you come back next time?” “Paige, what do you want? Your father and I are busy every day. Do you think we have nothing to do? How could you ask us to see you when you have a fever of 39°C?”

The young Paige felt wronged and sobbed in a low voice, “I didn’t…”

“You told your grandmother, so your grandmother called us and forced us to come back! Do you know that the project was ruined after we came back?”

“Enough. She is still a child.”

Tyrell tried to smooth things over.

“Shut up!

Lindsey angrily said, “Have you ever seen a child who used her elder to deal with us at such a young age? Look how your m*m loves her! Paige, listen, the more you are like this, the more I hate you! Stop crying! It’s so annoying!”

Seeing Lindsey open the door and leave, Tyrell hurriedly followed her. “Don’t do this… Paige doesn’t know that her grandfather left the company to us after he passed away. So many people in the company want to kick us out and secretly make things difficult for us… Paige just missed us.”

“She’s such a jinx. She always ruins our plans. Give us a carefree life if she can. What else can she do except cry?”

The young Paige wiped her tears as if she had made a decision. If she became more outstanding and helped her family make money, then her parents wouldn’t need to work so hard, right? And they would like Paige, right?

Paige became outstanding with the help of several grandfathers. Then, she knew that Cassie and Lindsey were not in a good relationship, and they turned against each other because of the equity… Lindsey didn’t like Cassie. Every time Cassie helped Paige, Lindsey would h*te Paige even more…

What was worse, Lindsey felt that Paige was a jinx. Every time she came back, there would be something wrong with her work, so she did not want to return to this home.

These years, Tyrell and Lindsey had only returned home a few times. The feelings between them and Paige faded.

In the past, Lindsey did not like to see Paige cry. Slowly, Paige became a child who would not cry. In the eyes of outsiders, she was somewhat cold and unreasonable.

After an unknown period in her dream, Paige opened her eyes again. It was getting light.

Paige felt empty.

Paige picked up her phone and looked at it. It was only 6:30. There were a few unread messages from Martin on Line.

“Paige.

“I miss you so much that I can’t sleep.

“I want to hug and share the bed with you.”

Paige’s empty heart seemed to be filled with something. The feeling of loss was gone and replaced by faint happiness.

金

SEND GIFT

COMMENT

Subscribe

♡
Prev | Next

Chapter 71

“Stop “Nigel immediately stopped them. “If you call the police now, the reputation of the group will be hurt, no matter whether these dishes have problems or not “

“Really? Then what do you think we should do, Mr. Ingram?”

Paige looked at Nigel with interest.

“As long as you apologize to Mr. Bowman, everything will be settled.”

Paige felt that it was funny and gave Deon a positive look. Deon immediately called the police

“You. “Nigel was very angry. He wondered, how dare this girl go against me?

It doesn’t matter. We know some people in the police station. Does this girl really think that she can control the police station? Does she think all the police will listen to her?

She is too naive.

Nigel took out his phone and sent a Line message.

After a while.

Several police officers came. The leader of the police officers looked strange. He heard about what had happened and asked someone to bring all the ingredients in the kitchen back for testing “By the way, Paige used her mobile phone to invade the monitoring system and restore all the deleted records one by one. “I have sent the surveillance video of the past year to your official mailbox” “Ms. Paige, thanks for your support.”

The leader of the police officer, Connor Wade, was very polite “Don’t worry if test results come out and prove that the ingredients they used are not qualified, we will definitely deal with them according to the law.”

If they violated the food safety law, they would be fined, and their license would be revoked. Moreover, they might also be imprisoned if the case was serious.

“Officer, are you new here? Why didn’t Brian Knight come today?” Nigel, who was standing beside Connor, felt that something was wrong.

“Do you know him well?”

Connor glanced at Nigel and said in an indifferent tone, “He was just suspended today. Are you looking for him?”

“No!

“Fine. Someone accused him of being bribed. If you send him a message to ask for help now, it will provide new evidence to the police. The penalty will be increased.”

Hearing Connor’s words, Nigel became nervous. He just sent a Line message to Brian, asking for Brian’s help. He would give Brian the rewards as he used to do. Things looked worse.

Nigel broke out in a cold sweat. Gary was also in a bad mood. Gary kept wiping the sweat off his forehead with his hand. He did not expect that he would be punished by a little girl after working for so many years.

A policeman came to Gary and said, “Please come back with us to assist in the investigation.”

“Mr. Ingram, help me. Gary hurriedly looked at Nigel for help. No matter what happened, Gary thought he could not be taken away by the police. Otherwise, it would be hard for him to get out of jail.

“Don’t worry I will fix it.”

Nigel patted Gary’s back and whispered, “Don’t admit anything. I’ll call the lawyer to help you later

“Then you have to hurry up. “Gary was afraid that something bad would happen.

“I know. Don’t worry

“By the way, Mr. Bowman has seven or eight restaurants outside,” Paige suddenly said.

Gary’s whole body stiffened. He wondered, what is this little girl trying to do? Things have been in chaos now.

“Mr. Bowman is wearing luxurious clothes and living in a mansion, but the accounts will never be able to make ends meet. He seldom pays the tax. I just can’t understand it.”

As soon as Connor heard this, he immediately understood something. Take him away for interrogation.”

“Yes!”

After Gary was taken away by the police, Paige raised her eyebrows and looked at Nigel, then turned around and walked to the office Many employees asked her for leave and wanted to go to the hospital to check their bodies.

“After all, it’s our company’s fault for not managing well. Tell the headquarters to give them an extra month of salary and let them buy some food to recover.”

“Yes.”

Deon immediately accepted the order.

At this moment, Killian sent her a Line message: “Paige, are you working now? Are you tired? Are you hungry? I will get someone to send you some snacks.”

In the end, Killian also sent a cute emoji.

Paige replied as she walked: “No need, Killian,

“I’m not hungry.”

“You have to eat even if you are not hungry. You are too slender, I will ask Neil to send you some snacks later. You will like it ” The chef told Killian that all young girls nowadays loved to eat these good-looking snacks.

Paige was so cute, and she would also like lovely snacks.

“No need. Give them to Martin.”

“He doesn’t need to eat them. They are prepared only for you.”

Killian replied firmly.

At the same time.

Patricia waited in the conference room for a full two hours, and the afternoon tea had turned cold.

She wanted to see what Martin was busy with, but she was afraid that her visit would disturb his work.

Suddenly, Martin’s office door opened. She saw that Martin was coming out.

“Martin, have you finished working?”

Patricia quickly caught up with him. “You have been busy for so long. Have a rest. Are you hungry? Do you want to have something to eat first?”

“Mr. Stowe has something to do now. He needs to go out for a while. “Rhys still stood in front of her, “Ms. Patricia, please wait.”

“Martin.

Patricia shouted behind Martin’s back, “Where are you going? Will you come back later? I have prepared something for you to eat How about you go after eating?”

Martin entered the elevator without looking back. The door slowly closed, leaving Patricia with only a cold and resolute back.

When Rhys saw that Martin had finally left, he glanced at Patricia and also turned to leave.

At this time, his mobile phone vibrated. He picked it up and answered, “Are you ready? Okay, I will be there in about ten minutes. I want to confirm it with you again. Is the juice freshly squeezed? There are no ice cubes, right? Well, the snack must be warm. She doesn’t eat cold food. Understand?”

Patricia heard this and suddenly had some doubts. Who was he referring to? Could it be Paige?

Paige’s figure suddenly appeared in her mind.

Patricia was shocked. She hurried down from another elevator and got into her own car.

“Dillon, follow Martin’s car.

“Ms. Patricia, what are you doing…”

Dillon was a little confused, but when he saw Patricia’s serious look, he immediately started the engine.

“Mr. Stowe, the Lusk family’s car is behind us. Do you want to get rid of it?”

Rhys suddenly noticed the eye-catching license plate number of the Lusk family’s car

However, Martin did not take it seriously and said in a lazy tone. “Let her follow us

As soon as Paige entered the office, she received a call from Martin.

“Here’s your afternoon tea. We’ll be there in ten minutes.

“Which floor is your office on? Martin asked. His voice was still deep and clear

“Are you on your way?”

“Yes”

“Then I come down to get it.”

She did not dare to let Martin send it to her office. It was too eye-catching.

Are you afraid that others will know it?”

Martin wondered, why doesn’t she want me to show up in her office? Doesn’t she think I am handsome? Doesn’t she think I am nice enough? Doesn’t she want to acknowledge me as her fiancé “Don’t you know your identity?”

Once Martin showed up, not to mention the staff of the company, even half the people of Chicago would be crazy for him.

At that time, a bunch of people would chase after her to ask about their relationship

How could Paige live a peaceful life if that happened?

Chapter 72

Patricia followed Martin all the way until his car stopped near a company.

It was a clothing company controlled by the Lusk family.

The person in charge was Paige.

She was right. Martin was indeed looking for that country bumpkin girl.

He left her in the conference room for two whole hours, ignoring her, but he cared about that country girl. What was so good about that country girl?

Had he seen too many obedient women in his world and occasionally wanted to date the country girl?

Martin got out of the car. He was dressed in a white shirt, and his face was so handsome that the surrounding scenery became less attractive.

He was always like this. Once he appeared, all eyes would fix on him, and he could attract all the attention easily.

His gaze was cold. Only when a figure appeared did his gaze become gentle, like the sunshine in winter.

“Paige”

“Have you been waiting for a long time?”

As soon as Paige arrived in front of him, she was embraced by him in a gentle and domineering manner.

“I miss you.”

Finally, Martin hugged the girl in his dream. He couldn’t help but smile. “No. I just arrived.”

“This is a public place. Can you pay attention to other’s feelings?”

If they were in the car. Paige would endure it, but now they were on the side of the road. She was afraid that once others saw them.

“I have no choice. If I don’t hug you for a while, I will miss you even more.”

Martin’s gaze traced Paige’s delicate face, and his handsome face had a touch of tenderness that ordinary people could not see. “Is your work busy?”

“No.”

“Did you miss me?”

Paige didn’t know what to say.

“Didn’t you even miss me when you were not busy?”

Paige was still speechless.

“You little heartless!”

Martin hugged Paige tightly again. “I’ll punish you by hugging you for another minute. You are not allowed to protest.”

Paige was confused. Why did she suddenly feel that Martin was a little childish?

“Every time you go to the company, it’s like you have disappeared. If I don’t come to see you, you won’t miss me at all.”

Martin’s tone sounded like he was acting spoiled.

When Paige heard him say this, she had to explain “There are many trivial things to deal with.”

“Will you miss me later?

“Will you?”

“Martin.”

Paige wanted to make Martin behave well, but she didn’t expect that Martin would directly hold her face as if he was looking at a precious treasure. His eyes were filled with love, like the bright stars in the night sky.

“I can’t control myself Your face is so soft”

“Where is the afternoon tea?”

Paige remembered that she had something to deal with later and couldn’t stay here for too long.

Martin touched her face and pinched it gently for a while before taking out the afternoon tea

Paige saw that there were more than ten bags in Martin’s hands, and she did not take them. “That’s too much. I can’t eat them all.

“Pick what you like to eat

Martin held the things in one hand and hugged Paige with the other hand. He rubbed Paige’s hair and lowered his head to ask, “Are you really not going to invite me to your office and stay for a while?” “I still have things to do.”

“Then will you miss me later?”

Paige didn’t say anything.

“Will you miss me?”

Paige kept silent

“Will you?”

It seemed that Martin wouldn’t give up until he got an answer.

Paige had to grit her teeth and say two words, “I will.”

Although Martin used to be cold, his handsome face seemed to be lit up at this moment. He smiled with satisfaction and indulgence. It made him even more handsome.

“1 will miss you, too.”

Martin suddenly lowered his head and kissed Paige’s lips lightly. His beautiful eyes were still filled with reliance and love. “I will pick you up after work.” “Okay”

Paige’s face was a little hot. She picked up her things and was about to leave.

“What should do? I don’t want to let you go.” Martin was still holding her hand.

The moment he saw her, he didn’t want to care about anything and just wanted to be with her

In the past, Paige didn’t know that this cold and ruthless president would act like a hooligan in public. Now that she saw it, she felt funny.

“So, do you want me to stand here and talk to you with such heavy bags?”

“I will help you take them and send you to the company’

Paige pulled back her hand, “I will be off work in an hour. Go back.”

“Paige”

Paige stopped and looked back at Martin.

“What I said on the Ferris wheel today is true”

Martin really liked Paige.

He liked her so much that he missed her every second.

Martin wanted to eat and go shopping with Paige. They could take a walk and watch the stars at night, and they could live a happy life like all the couples.

Normally, Paige did not want to pay attention to Martin, but when she saw his eyes, she faintly responded, “Got it.”

Martin watched Paige leave and quietly followed Paige.

Paige took a small step, and Martin followed her carefully. They kept a small distance. Martin didn’t stop until Paige went into the company. He took out his mobile phone and called Paige.

In his way, Martin quietly guarded Paige and accompanied her.

In the car, Patricia was almost mad. If she had not seen it with her own eyes, she really could not believe that the cold and silent Martin would take the initiative to do such a thing to a girl.

It turned out that the rich and powerful Martin also knew how to love and spoil someone. However, it had been a long time before he finally met his dream girl.

The love and gentleness in Martin’s eyes when he met Paige were something that Patricia had never seen in her life.

It turned out that Martin, who had taken off his armor, was so charming and so cute.

Patricia wondered, why?

Why would Martin fall in love with such a rude girl?

Why could she get Martin’s unique love?

Patricia was crazy with jealousy. Her nails dug deep into her palms. No, she could not let this happen

Whether it was wealth, appearance, knowledge, or ability, Martin all ranked top.

No one in the world could compare to him.

She also wanted Martin’s unique love and care.

She wanted to replace Paige and become the woman that Martin cherished.

Seeing Martin outside the car looking at the company and talking on the phone, Patricia knew that he was talking to Paige on the phone.

It hadn’t been long since they were separated. However, they were still talking intimately. Patricia felt that her heart was bleeding. Patricia held back great jealousy and sadness. “Dillon, let’s go back.”

“Yes. Diffon was also shocked. He had not come back to his senses until now. He had never thought that the relationship between Martin and Paige would go so well.

At least for now, it seems that Patricia had no chance to interfere.

Before Dillon started the engine, he suddenly noticed that Killian’s car had arrived. Dillon was stunned. “Ms. Patricia, it seems to be Mr. Stowe’s car”

Patricia looked up and saw the car. Dillion was right. It was Killian’s car.

Patricia wondered, did Mr. Stowe also come to visit Paige?

When Patricia thought of this, the car had already stopped. The first person to get out of the car was Neil. When Neil saw Martin at the company entrance, Neil was also surprised. “Mr. Martin, why are you here?”

Chapter 73

Martin was not surprised by his appearance Grandpa asked you to come?”

“Yes. He specially hired a top-class pastry chef from France to make afternoon tea for Mrs. Stowe

After that Neil hurriedly took the things he brought out of the car and said apologetically. “But. It’s not for you”

“It’s fine.”

Martin looked in the direction of the company. He would be happy as long as Paige enjoyed the afternoon tea.

“Mr. Stowe, are you also here to deliver afternoon tea to Mrs. Stowe?”

“Yes.

“Am I too late?”

Neil was a little disappointed. Because the dessert he brought was made by the pastry chef with the best ingredients. It was also a gift from Killian.

If Paige became full after having Martin’s dessert, her stomach would not have room for Killian dessert.

Killian would be sad.

Suddenly, Neil saw a familiar figure walk out of the company. He immediately stepped forward and respectfully handed over the box.

in his hands. “Ms Paige, Mr. Stowe wants me to give it to you.”

Paige took it and answered with a polite smile, “Please extend my gratitude to Mr. Stowe

“Mr. Stowe said that you should visit him more often when you have time. Don’t work so hard. Your health is the priority

“I know.”

“Mr. Stowe also said that the results of the college entrance examination will come out in a few days. No matter which school you prefer, Mrs. Stowe, whether it is in the country or abroad, you can just tell him”

“Okay”

Also, feel free to turn to Mr. Stowe if you encounter any trouble at work. He is willing to hear if you have any trouble”

Martin, who was at the side, curled his lips into a grin.

He had been managing the company for three years and had never received any dessert from Killian, not to mention afternoon tea.

Killian never sent him a word of concern at all.

When Martin was in school, Killian didn’t show much care about Martin’s scores, not to mention his favorite school.

Now Killian was rather generous to his granddaughter-in-law.

“Please tell him that fappreciate his concem a lot.”

Paige stood straight. The look in her eyes was cold, yet the way she talked to Neil looked like a good girl. These two different vibes of her intertwined together, which made her indescribably more charming than usual.

“Sure, Mrs. Stowe. Then I will be off now.

Neil glanced at Martin beside him and respectfully said, “Sir, I will be leaving first”

“Okay”

Martin knew that Neil left first because he wanted to give him a chance to be alone with Paige.

Neil was quite smart.

“Why are you still here?”

Paige’s gaze fell on Martin and she seemed to be somewhat surprised.

Martin reached out to touch her face with a doting smile. Fate brings me to you. And here we are again.” Paige didn’t reply.

“Eat the dessert I brought you first. As for my grandfather’s dessert, you don’t have to finish them.”

Paige was a little speechless.

“Get back to your work.”

“Okay”

After Paige left, Martin stood there for a while before leaving.

Patricia, who was in the car, did not expect that Killian would ask Neil to send afternoon tea to Paige.

She was so angry that she was about to go crazy from jealousy!

Because she saw the logo on the dessert box, which was the exclusive symbol that belonged to the French top pastry chef, August Dobrenko!

Only the pastries that August made were qualified to use such a dessert box.

The desserts wouldn’t be many, but with his reputation, it would cost at least 150 thousand dollars to have him make such a box of desserts

Killian actually hired August to make dessert for an uneducated countryside girl!

Wasn’t he thinking too highly of her?

Seeing that Patricia’s face was twisted in rage, Dillon had to comfort her, “Ms. Patricia, don’t mind it. All the feelings between two people were like this in the beginning. But gradually, the love will fade bit by bit, and the two will gradually have a beef with each other

Patricia clenched her fists. No, she couldn’t just sit around and wait for a chance. Martin was not interested in her now, and Killian was keeping a distance from her.

When Paige returned to the office and saw the dozen or so bags of dessert on the coffee table, she felt a little headache.

She could not finish them even if she ate them for dinner.

Deon, who entered the office to report on his work, almost drooled when he saw the food.

“Ms. Tate, that is so extravagant. Why did you order so much food for afternoon tea? Can you finish all of these yourself?”

“Just take whatever you want.”

Paige did not have the habit of having afternoon tea. But she didn’t want to waste them, so it would be better to share them with others.

“Really, Ms. Tate? But they were made by August and Benson. Can I really have a taste of it?”

Deon almost dropped his jaw in shock

Paige raised her eyebrows as if she was asking. “Who is August? And who is Benson?”

“Ms. Tate, don’t tell me you don’t even know who they are?”

Deon swallowed and said with eyes wide, August Dobrenko is the best pastry chef in France. And Benson Reese. He is a big shot in the pastry industry of England”

Paige had never heard of them before. She raised her eyebrows and asked, “Do you mean that they are very expensive?”

“So it wasn’t you who ordered all of these, Ms. Tate? Then I can say that the person who ordered these for you likes you and cares about you very much.

“How so?”

“August has already retired. It’s not a matter of money if you want to hire him to make a dessert again.”

Paige was a little surprised.

“And Benson Once, there was an international celebrity who wanted to eat dessert made by Benson. But it literally took her three months and as many connections as she had to hire Benson to cook for her for once.”

Paige didn’t know what to say.

“I believe that all this dessert costs at least 150 thousand dollars in total.”

Paige was shocked.

150 thousand dollars?

It must be a rip-off!

“Don’t have doubts, Ms. Tate. They are worth 150 thousand dollars.”

There was a lot of pastry in these boxes, and each one of them looked exquisite and delicate.

“Pick one you like.”

Paige lazily leaned against the sofa. The tone of her voice sounded casual as if it was just an ordinary afternoon tea to her. “Well, thank you so much, Ms. Tate”

Deon picked a few, but they were all relatively ordinary with the same styles. He did not dare to touch any of those expensive ones. After a while, Mariela came to ask about the drawing, and Paige also asked her to take some pastry with her before she left

After the two left the office, Paige picked one and was about to take a bite when she heard Dean’s voice coming from outside. “Mr. Ingram, you really can’t get in…..

“I will ask Ms. Tate first. Don’t lose your temper at me. It won’t help.

“Even if you get in there, you still have to come out again and knock on the door. Don’t you understand?”

“Let him in.”

Paige said lazily.

When Nigel pushed open the door and entered, he saw Paige sitting on the sofa and eating her afternoon tea. He smiled awkwardly and said. “There may be a misunderstanding between us, Ms. Tate. I wonder if you have time now. Maybe we can have a talk.”

“Sorry.”

Paige said as she took a bite of the dessert in her hand, “I’m not free now.”

“Ms. Tate, please tell me if I did anything wrong. I promise. I will do whatever you want.”

Nigel smiled, “And Gary Can we just get it over with?”

Paige paused and raised her eyebrows. He was poisoning the employees with food additives for a year. If you were one of them, would you want to get it over with?”

Chapter 74

Hug Me for a While

“I… I know that it was his fault. He was greedy for money and purchased bad ingredients. But, look, none of our employees have gone to the hospital because of this, and the company has also compensated them. Could you please show him your mercy and let him go?”

“How?” Paige asked.

“We can just let it go. He can provide the employees with half a year… No, one year’s food for free. Don’t worry, I will definitely keep an eye on him and pay attention to the ingredient quality. I won’t allow him to mess around again!”

“But it exactly happened under your nose, Mr. Ingram.”

Paige fell her gaze on Nigel, with a little sense of aggressiveness, “Don’t you feel you should also be responsible for it at all, Mr. Ingram?”

“Yes, I am indeed responsible…” Nigel lowered his head. He would never come to beg this little girl in front of him if he could pull some strings this time.

“If you think that it is okay to feed our employees with food additives, why don’t you join them? Eat with our employees for a year, and we will talk about this again.”

“You must be kidding. Ms. Tate…”

Nigel smiled fawningly and said, “One year… Then Gary has to stay in prison for a year too.”

“Don’t you think it is a better way?”

Nigel dared not to make a sound.

“At least it is healthier for both of you.”

Nigel was completely speechless.

“You are the vice president of the company, but you didn’t reflect on yourself after Gary was caught. You never considered how to” compensate our employees. Instead, you are trying your best to make Gary clean again, just because he is your relative. I don’t know how you have the nerve to show your face and tell me this bullshit. If you want me to solve this in your way, the answer is no.”

Hearing Paige’s firm tone, Nigel felt desperate. But now that Gary was caught, it was very likely that he would get involved too. Thinking of it, Nigel had to bite the bullet and continue…

“Ms. Tate, I came here today because Gary’s family and mine are particularly close. My eighty-nine-year-old mother almost fainted when she learned that Gary was caught. She cried and begged me to bail him out…

“His family also came to beg me. I promise. I wouldn’t come to you if I had options…

“We just can’t bear to see Gary suffer…

Nigel’s voice tailed off.

“So you can bear to see your employees suffer?”

Paige raised her eyes and asked.

“There is no room for negotiation, Mr. Ingram. You should think more about yourself. Mr. Bowman is your relative. Since something like this happens, the headquarters will definitely investigate it” When Nigel heard this, he was completely desperate. All his confidence was gone, and he slightly hunched his shoulders when he left dejectedly.

Paige enjoyed the dessert that Martin bought when she dealt with work. Soon, it was time to get off work.

It was getting dark…

Martin took her to have a candlelight dinner. He seemed to have thousands of words to say to her, but in the end, he said nothing and silently ordered her favorite dishes.

“What’s the matter?”

Seeing the hesitant look on his face, Paige was somewhat puzzled.

“Don’t you. Don’t you like that bracelet?”

Martin looked at Paige’s beautiful eyes and seemed to be a little depressed. “Or… Don’t you like me?”

Paige was confused.

“Did I annoy you because I show up in front of you too frequently these days?”

Martin said as he picked up the hot towel and gently wiped the sauce on the corner of her lips. He eagerly waited for her answer.

Only then did Paige notice that she had forgotten to wear the bracelet today.

“If you don’t like me, then I will work harder to make you like me. Please give me a little more time.

Paige was still confused.

“If you don’t like that bracelet, I will design a new one for you.”

Paige was shocked.

“Did you design that bracelet?”

She was surprised.

For Martin, designing a bracelet was not difficult at all. He had a talent for design since he was a child. According to Rhys, if Martin chose to be a designer, he would become a legend in the fashion world! Martin’s talent in design had once caused a sensation internationally.

“Yes.”

Martin looked into her eyes with a serious and solemn expression. “Is it a problem with the bracelet or with me? If both, I will do better in the future.”

Paige finally smiled and said, “That bracelet is beautiful. I like it very much. I just accidentally spilled some juice on it in the afternoon. When I went to wash my hands, I took it off and forgot it in the bathroom.” So he suddenly became so cautious just because he thought that she didn’t like him anymore.

“What about me?”

Martin stared at her and asked her in a concerned tone. “Do you like me?”

How could he ask that?

“Do you like me?”

“Kind of.”

“Can we have dinner now?” Paige smiled.

Martin touched her face affectionately. All the worries in his eyes disappeared and were replaced with sweetness and happiness.

Paige said that she “kind of” liked him.

In other words, his performance had not been bad recently.

Martin smiled and started to feed her.

“I can eat by myself”

“Do you want me to feed you with a spoon, or..” Martin suddenly leaned closer and pecked at her lips, as if hinting at something.

“You…” How dare he!

After the meal, Martin sent her back to the company. He got out of the car and opened the car door for her. “I will go up with you.” “The company’s production line is operated twenty-four-seven.”

If he went up with her, they might be seen by the people in the production department.

Seeing that Martin was somewhat unhappy, Paige said helplessly, “Wait for me here. I will go get the bracelet.”

“Then hug me for a while.”

Paige was speechless.

“Give me a hug and I’ll let you go up.”

Martin opened his arms and asked for a hug like a child.

Seeing this man, who was usually cold and heartless in front of others, Paige felt even more helpless. In order not to be seen by others, she reached out and gave him a quick hug. Unexpectedly, Martin embraced her into his arms as soon as her hands touched his arms. “When will you tell them?”

“Tell them what?”

“When will you tell the world that I am your fiancé?”

Paige was a little speechless. “Is that so important?”

“It is.”

Martin held her tighter and asked, “It is very important to me. Does anyone in the company want to pursue you?”

Paige was amused by his words. She had turned the company upside down recently. Not to mention men, even women in the company dared not approach her.

“No.”

“Great”

Martin smelled the fragrance of her body. “I’m so happy. You are a married woman, so you have to keep a distance from others.”

Paige was lost for words.

“Do you hear me?”

“Yes, yes. I’m going up now.”

Paige did not want to cuddle with him on the road since it would create a bad impression.

She entered the company and got to her office. When she pushed the door open and walked in, she saw the bracelet was still lying on the desk.

Thinking of what he said tonight, Paige felt warm in her heart.

In order to not keep Martin waiting, Paige put on the bracelet and left the office. Just as she was about to enter the elevator, she suddenly heard some noises coming from the emergency exit. It sounded like someone was arguing and complaining.

Paige stepped lightly and pushed open the door of the emergency exit. Only then did she notice that the sound came from the lower floors?

Because there was an echo in the staircase, the voice sounded louder.

Chapter 75

“I have seven mouths to feed in my family Now that Mr Ingram said we have to suspend the production, how am I supposed to get paid then?”

“Don’t get me wrong Mr. Ingram meant that the first, second, and third production lines will continue running But the fourth and fifth lines should stop for the time being. It’s not that you have to quit. Just go home and wait for the notice.”

“For how long? I have seven mouths to feed. I can’t wait even for one day!”

“Anton, you are the team leader of the fourth line. How dare you take the lead to go against me? I don’t care what difficulty you have! There is no room for negotiation! You have to do as I say!” “Mr. Collins, Mr. Ingram has promised each one of us a rich life. I don’t want power. I want money! And he promised that he would give us enough money to make a living!”

“Has Mr. Ingram ever treated you unfairly this year? Can’t you see that? Now that the company has Ms Tate, who is in charge of the whole company. She is determined to get to know every business in this company. The fourth and fifth lines must be stopped. All the inventory in the warehouse must also be transferred to another place in the next two days. Otherwise, not to mention you and me, Mr. Ingram will be in trouble too!”

Paige finally understood. It turned out that the things produced by the fourth and fifth production lines at night were something that could not be exposed.

The two people who spoke should be Roderick Collins of the production department and the leader of the fourth production line. Since they said that the inventory in the warehouse must be transferred to another place in the next two days, Paige could guess that there was something wrong with these goods.

Paige quietly left and came to the warehouse on the first floor.

At night, there was no one watching the warehouse. However, Paige failed to unlock the door of the warehouse with her fingerprint. It was weird, given that her fingerprint should have been recorded in the system and she could go anywhere in this building.

She entered the password but the door still remained motionless. Normally, this password could allow her to be unimpeded in the company

Unless someone erased her data to block her out of this door.

This thought got Paige interested. She suddenly wanted to know if Nigel was playing tricks behind her back as she had guessed. The door of the warehouse was locked with three passwords, and Paige easily cracked it. Not only did she crack the door, but she also tampered with the surveillance recording.

There were various kinds of clothes in the warehouse, arranged in different categories, including some old goods and new products and the finished products that were processed by other companies.

Parge walked around until she saw two batches of identical new goods. She found that the workmanship and clothes of these two batches were totally different.

She logged into the computer used by the warehouse manager and found that the batch of goods with poor quality was not recorded. in the company system.

Paige copied everything on the computer and sent it to her email, then erased all the traces she left.

Suddenly, a burst of footsteps came from outside the warehouse.

Paige jumped onto the beam and looked down. The people who came in were Roderick and several employees.

But all the employees were strangers to Paige.

Paige suddenly understood. The workers who worked in the daytime and at night were not the same!

These people should be Nigel’s men.

Each of them also had a wooden stick in their hands.

They turned on the lights in the warehouse and searched everywhere, but did not find anyone.

“Mr. Collins, did the new girl scare you too much? She is quite tough.”

“There are no signs of anyone entering the warehouse”

Roderick said nothing.

He glanced over the warehouse and felt something strange “Go check the surveillance cameras”

The surveillance footage had been tampered with by Paige. Although the cameras were still recording, there was no trace of Paige in the footage anymore.

The employee checked the surveillance and immediately reported, “Mr. Collins, no one entered the warehouse tonight.”

“That’s strange. I was told that Ms Tate entered the company just now. Did he see it wrongly?”

Roderick was puzzled.

Just now, an employee went downstairs to get takeout and saw a figure that looked like Paige entering the exclusive elevator, and he was sure that it was Paige.

Roderick was still worried. So he asked his men to check the surveillance of the company’s door.

If Paige really came here, the camera would have captured her face.

One of the employees hurriedly went to check the surveillance. Paige took out her mobile phone and wiped off all the pictures that she had taken at the company. Then she turned on the camera and started recording what they said and what they did.

“Mr. Collins, if Ms. Tate really came back and knew that we were producing those goods, what should we, do next?”

One of the employees was worried that Paige would find out about them.

“If Ms. Tate continues her investigation, it won’t be long before we are exposed!”

“Will we lose our jobs?”

“If Ms. Tate knew, not to mention losing our jobs, we might also be put in jail!”

Roderick heard what they were talking about and sneered, “If someone has an accident on the way to and from work, there will be no one to blame. Let’s say that she just has bad luck.” When the employees heard this, they were immediately frightened. Roderick meant that if Paige really came back and saw something that she should not see, he would silence her for good! But Paige was sent by the headquarters. Maybe she had some background that they did not know.

After a while, the man who went to check the surveillance came back “Mr. Collins, Ms. Tate did not come to the company tonight. I think it’s just a mistake.”

“False alarm! Then what are we waiting for? Let’s get back to work!”

“I was scared half to death. I thought Ms. Tate really came. I even thought that she had come to the warehouse!”

The five or six of them turned off the lights and were about to leave.

However, suddenly, Paige’s mobile phone vibrated. It was Martin who called.

The recording was cut off.

Roderick heard something and hurriedly asked, “Whose mobile phone is vibrating?”

“Not me.”

They all took out their mobile phones, but none of their phones were vibrating.

Paige hung up the phone and muted it. Then, she sent Martin a message, “I have something to deal with. See you later.”

“Okay.”

Martin thought that she was in trouble, but now it seemed that he was worried too much.

Roderick listened carefully, but there was no sound at all. Did he hear it wrong?

“Mr. Collins, you’re too sensitive! Look at you, you’ve been affected by that little girl!” One of them laughed.

“This warehouse is not that big. If she really hid here, we would have found her.”

A few of them laughed and pulled Roderick away.

The door of the warehouse was closed.

Paige narrowed her eyes. It seemed that they had more secrets than she had imagined.

The warehouse was dark.

Paige did not jump down right away but continued to stay on the beam.

The lights outside the warehouse were as bright as day. Several figures stopped at the door of the warehouse, leaving a few shadows on the ground.

Chapter 76

Soon, the door of the warehouse was opened. That group of people broke in again.

Roderick turned on the lights, and his eyes glittered. He hoped he could find the people hiding in the warehouse at a glance.

Several workers searched the warehouse but found nothing at all.

“Mr. Collins, we have even checked the boxes in the corners. There is no one.”

“You can rest assured.”

“You said there was the sound of a phone vibrating. You must have misheard.”

Roderick glanced about the warehouse. He felt that something was wrong but couldn’t tell exactly.

He looked somewhat gloomy.

“If there is someone, he will show up as soon as we leave…”

“We waited outside for so long. If there is someone, he can’t be so quiet.”

“Mr. Collins, you are over-worried.”

Roderick kept searching the warehouse, but there was no change in it. He could only give up. “I hope so.”

Finally, Roderick turned off the lights and closed the door. Before he left, he changed the password.

He thought the new password would trap the guy if he were in the warehouse.

Meanwhile, if someone got the old password and wanted to enter the warehouse, he would fail.

When Paige heard the reminder of changing the password, she smiled coldly. She did not expect Roderick to be so alert.

However, the door was useless to Paige.

It was all the same, no matter what the password was.

There was no system Paige could not crack. How could a door lock her up?

Paige quietly came down from the beam and walked around the warehouse. She found a lot of poor-quality cloth in an inconspicuous place. It should be used for poor-quality products. Paige narrowed her eyes and invaded the company’s monitoring system. When she found no one outside, she opened the door and left.

Martin waited outside for forty minutes. When he saw the familiar figure, he stepped forward and pulled Paige into his arms. “Are you done?”

“Yes.”

“I’ll send you home.”

It was late, so Martin drove Paige to the Larsen Villa.

Bonnie was watering flowers in the garden. When she saw Martin driving Paige home, she invited him to come in.

Martin did not refuse and went in with Paige’s hand in his.

Patricia was playing the piano to please Donald and Danica. When Donald and Danica knew Martin was there, they went downstairs to greet him.

Patricia resisted her impulse to see Martin and ran to her room to dress up. Then, she said something to Dalia before going downstairs.

“Martin, did Paige cause any trouble for you last night?” Donald asked.

At the same time, he smiled.

“No.”

Martin gently looked at Paige. “It’s us who always ask her for help.”

Danica couldn’t help but smile when she saw Martin and Paige talking that way. “Has Mr. Stowe been better?”

“Grandpa said he almost recovered after seeing Paige,” replied Martin politely.

Donald did not expect Killian to be so satisfied with Paige and was extremely happy.

“Paige has been busy in the company recently. We can’t see her as much as you do. We are afraid she might work too hard and have

no time to eat well.”

“Mr. and Mrs. Lusk, don’t worry. I will take good care of her,” Martin promised as soon as Danica finished her words.

His eyes were full of love.

Donald and Danica looked at each other. They knew Martin liked Paige very much.

At that moment, Patricia went downstairs with perfect makeup. She revealed a smile and said warmly, “Paige, Martin, nice to see you.”

Every movement of Patricia was elegant and perfectly standard as if she had been trained.

Danica was satisfied with Patricia’s behavior. At least, Danica’s efforts in teaching Patricia were not in vain. When Patricia greeted Martin, she had a sense of propriety. She didn’t show that she wanted to replace Paige and be a member of the Stowe family just because she had been engaged to Martin.

Paige noticed Patricia’s makeup and replied indifferently.

Martin kept looking at Paige with love. “Shall we go out to have breakfast tomorrow morning?”

“I want to have breakfast at home.”

“I want to be with you.”

When Donald heard that, he smiled.

“I will have them make more breakfast tomorrow morning. Martin, come over and have breakfast with Paige. You can go to work after that.”

“Thank you, Mr. Lusk.” Martin was happy with Donald’s arrangement.

“Don’t stand on ceremony. We are family.”

“What do you like to have?” Donald asked.

“I’m fine with anything.”

Martin looked at Paige. “I will have the same as Paige.”

Ignored by everyone, Patricia was jealous and angry.

Dalia took the chance and came over with a glass of lemon water. “Ms. Patricia, this is for you.”

Dalia had served water to Martin and Paige, so no one found anything wrong when she served water to Patricia, who had just arrived.

However, Dalia deliberately tripped over a chair leg and spilled the water on Patricia.

Coincidentally, the water fell on Patricia’s chest.

Patricia was in a silk nightdress. At that moment, its front was wet, revealing her attractive curves.

“I’m sorry, Ms. Patricia. I am not on purpose.”

Dalia was upset and wiped Patricia’s nightdress with a tissue.

“It’s okay. Don’t worry. I can do it myself.”

Patricia showed her kindness.

However, Martin did not take a glance at her.

“Ms. Patricia, it’s all my fault. Your night dress is wet.”

Dalia emphasized the last two words.

Martin kept fixing his eyes on Paige. He whispered something in Paige’s ear, and Paige looked at him gloomily. However, Martin smiled evilly. The two of them seemed to be flirting. “Patricia, go upstairs to change your clothes.”

Danica said softly.

“Excuse me, Paige, Martin. I’ll go upstairs to change my clothes first. And I’ll come down later.”

No matter how polite Patricia was, Martin’s eyes did not linger on her for a second.

Just as Patricia was going upstairs, Danica asked, “Paige, is your bracelet new? I haven’t seen it before.”

“It’s from him.”

Paige’s words made Patricia stop suddenly.

“Is it from Martin?”

Danica looked at the bracelet. “It is so beautiful. I have never seen the style.”

“It is designed by him.”

Chapter 77

This time, Patricia was completely shocked. Even Donald and Danica were in disbelief. “Did Martin design it?”

“Isn’t it beautiful?”

Danica praised. “He did better than our professional designer. How stylish and creative it is! Surely, men in love are full of ideas.”

Donald did not expect Martin would be so romantic. He was smiling. “Martin must love you much. It looks so unique. Paige, did you give any gifts to Martin?”

Paige thought about this, and she found that she actually hadn’t given anything to Martin. Until now, Martin paid all the bills. It seemed that she really did not give anything back and expressed her gratitude. “Mr. Stowe gave you an extraordinary necklace, and Martin designed a bracelet for you. When you have time, you should also think about what to give them back…” Donald was smiling. “Don’t mention it.”

Martin did not make things difficult for the girl beside him. Instead, he said sincerely, “Paige is already the best gift I have ever gotten from the heavens. I only want her. I don’t need anything else.” When Paige heard this, her eyes fell on him. Martin was also looking at her. The gentle love in his eyes made Paige’s heart beat faster and faster. And she subconsciously withdrew her gaze. “Martin, you’re so romantic.”

Danica smiled with satisfaction, “Martin is so sweet, tall, and handsome. Paige, you must cherish this guy. Martin will be a good husband.”

Paige did not know how to reply.

“Thank you for your praise.”

Patricia could no longer describe her feelings at this time.

She had already reached the last step, and if she went up, she would be able to leave this spiral staircase, and she would no longer hear this heartbroken conversation.

However, her feet seemed to be nailed, and Patricia could not move no matter what.

Martin had actually designed a bracelet for Paige, and even said such pleasant words of love!

He was such an unapproachable and aloof man, but he could say such sweet words, which indicated how much he loved Paige.

It had only been a few days, but his love for Paige had come to this point.

“Ms. Patricia…” Amily reached out her arms and held Patricia’s hand. “Go and change your clothes. Don’t catch a cold.”

There was jealousy and tears in Patricia’s eyes. She did not want to give up. She clearly met Martin first. If Paige had not come back, everything should have been Patricia’s.

No matter whether the heir of the Lusk family or Martin’s wife, the person would only be Patricia.

Patricia was angry. Why? Why was it so unfair?

Why did fate make her start from the highness yet push me down to the bottom so soon?

Although she was frustrated, Patricia subconsciously picked a sexy nightdress and wanted to wear it in front of Martin.

Downstairs, Martin had already left, leaving only Donald, Danica, Paige, and Bonnie in the living room.

Patricia glanced over and did not go downstairs. She quietly hid by the stairs and eavesdropped.

“I learned what happened in the canteen from someone in the company. I didn’t expect Gary to be so hateful. How could he do this?

He put so many additives to our employees’ meals for a year.”

“Fortunately, Paige found it. Otherwise, our employees will get hurt and we will suffer more loss!” Donald went mad.

It was also the first time that Danica, who was sitting on the sofa, had heard of this kind of thing. “He is too hateful! Fortunately, Paige found it. But Paige, how did you know?” Danica admired Paige so much.

How did Paige know what food could be made from additives?

Danica heard about what had happened that day. Paige behaved so confidently and coolly when she exposed the “conspiracy” in the canteen, which made the staff at the scene also admire her so much. “I knew it from the Internet.”

Paige spoke in an indifferent tone as if it was not worth mentioning.

“I really can’t believe that a person could be the devil to this point. He asked our employees to pay much, but provided terrible meals.”

Danica could not help but ask, “I heard that he has something to do with Nigel?”

“Yes.”

Paige replied flatly.

“What did Nigel explain about this?”

“He pleaded.”

“He pleaded? How can he have the face to plead for Gary?”

Danica was angry, “I don’t think Nigel doesn’t know anything about this. He either participated in the conspiracy to profit or shielded Gary, turning a blind eye to it.”

Otherwise, how did Gary dare to mess around in front of the Lusk family?

There must be someone behind him!

“Fortunately, Ms. Paige went there today, otherwise, I would never have known so many problems had occurred in the company.”

Bonnie could not help but say, “Ms. Paige is awesome. It has only been a few days, but she has found two people!”

These were two vermin of the company. What Paige did saved a lot of money for the company.

“Paige, you are only 18. You have no experience in managing the company before, but this time, you managed it well. You behaved both boldly and gently. As your parents, we are proud of you. You help us and your brother a lot.”

Danica was happy.

She could not understand why the Tate family would be bad to such a good girl. Paige was outstanding in many aspects.

Danica felt pity for it. The Tate family was clearly a cluster of fools.

“Paige, you’ve been working all day long. Why not take a bath and have a rest?”

Donald thought Paige must be tired. There was quite a lot of business to deal with, regardless of the size of the company. “That’s right. Go take a bath and relax.”

“I will bring you some supper later,” Danica said with a loving smile.

“I’m not hungry.”

“The chef is already cooking. Just have something.”

Danica did not know whether Paige had been taken good care of by Martin. They dated every day. Danica was worried that Paige would be reserved in front of Martin and not dare to eat something and get hungry every day.

“Then I’ll go upstairs.”

Paige did not push away Danica’s kind intention.

Patricia heard that Paige was going upstairs and quickly hid away.

Seeing Paige close the door, Patricia came out and heard that Donald and Danica were still praising Paige.

“She is outstanding. She is talented in the business. I must teach her more.”

“Teach what! Paige is young. Don’t think of throwing any subsidiaries at her!”

Danica didn’t want Paige to be too tired.

“That’s exactly what I meant.”

“She has been very busy running this company. If she chooses to study in the college after the examination results are out, don’t let her manage this small company anymore!” “Alright, alright. No matter what Paige chooses, I will support and encourage her!”

“That’s more like it.”

“But surely I will give her some property. If she doesn’t want to take care of the company, she can hire someone else to run it. Of course, we can discuss it in the future.”

When Patricia heard their plan, she clenched her fist so hard that her nails dug into her palms.

Even if Paige was their biological daughter, she was still a woman. How could Paige have the right to take over the Lusk property?

Chapter 78

After taking a shower, Paige turned on her laptop and was dealing with a private matter when she heard a knock on the door.

“Sweetie, are you asleep? I am bringing something to eat for you.”

“Not yet.”

Paige’s slender fingers tapped on the keyboard, and then she closed the laptop and got up to open the door.

“I’m worried that you didn’t get full when dating Martin. Are you hungry? I asked the chef to cook these for you.”

When Paige saw the meals on the tray, she was a little surprised. “Barbecue?”

“I heard young guys like barbecue. Doesn’t it smell good?”

Danica put down the tray and looked at Paige with a smile.

Paige picked up a string and naturally put it in front of Danica.

Danica was pleased, and she said, “Thank you, my baby… Just have it yourself. You have worked hard these two days. You must be tired. You have just returned to our family and haven’t had a good rest…..”

“I am good.”

“It’s quite fun.” Paige ate the barbecue.

At least it was not as boring as it was at school.

Danica heard it and got happier. “Let others do trivial things. When you have time, I will take you shopping, have afternoon tea, and have a beauty ritual… We can have a short trip or a long journey together… You can choose the place. If you like it, we will be happy to go with you.”

“Okay.” Paige raised her eyes and smiled.

“Have you been used to it at home? Is there anything that needs to be improved? For example, the bed is too hard and the curtains

too thin? Do you dislike any decoration? Or the taste…”

“They are all pretty good.”

Danica looked at the sensible girl in front. She really did not understand why the Tate family treated Paige so harshly.

Paige was a good girl.

“I heard that Mr. Stowe sent someone to deliver afternoon tea to you?”

Paige raised her eyes, and there was a trace of surprise inside. How did Danica know this?

Danica smiled and said, “Mr. Stowe personally called your father and asked what flavor of afternoon tea you liked. You just came back, and we don’t know much about your taste. Fortunately, we have Martin!”

Paige was somewhat surprised to hear it.

“Martin knows you well. He knows clearly what likes and dislikes.”

“I can see that he really likes you,” Danica said with a smile.

“When he looks at you, his eyes are full of you. With such a partner, you will be very happy.”

Danica gently put her hand on Paige’s. At this time, she saw the bracelet on Paige’s wrist.

“We have known Martin for so many years. He has been a silent, cold, serious, and unapproachable person. But he seems to change in front of you. His love is only for you.

“It is also the first time we heard that he had designed a bracelet for a girl… Later, don’t forget to give him something back. Do not let him down.”

“Okay.”

Paige nodded, and her eyes fell on the butterfly bracelet on her wrist. The bright diamonds were shining under the light, just like Martin’s bright and dedicated eyes.

It seemed that Paige really did not give any gifts to Martin.

She did not know what Martin would like.

The next day, before dawn, Patricia got up and dressed up. She deliberately picked a black suspender dress. Her hair was tied up high, revealing her beautiful forehead.

“Ms. Patricia is so beautiful!”

Amily put a shining bracelet on Patricia’s neck. “You look much more attractive than Ms. Paige.”

“Amily, you don’t have to comfort me. new it was not true…”

Even if Paige was wearing a simple dress, the cold aura emitted from the inside and her delicate face was enough to eclipse every woman.

Amily paused, and then she smiled. “Ms. Patricia, your face is graceful. Everything on your face reveals you are a noblewoman from a wealthy family. You look very much like Mrs. Lusk. And she looks noble and graceful.”

“Do you think… Martin will like my dress today?”

Patricia looked at herself in the mirror. Her skin was fair, her eyes clear, her lips red, and her teeth tidy.

Amily appreciated Patricia’s face from the bottom of her heart. “If I were Mr. Stowe, I would have fallen in love with you right now Ms. Patricia, be more confident. You will be the most eye-catching woman later!”

At this moment, Dalia knocked on the door and said, “Ms. Patricia, Mr. Stowe arrives. Ms. Paige has not woken up yet. Mr. and Mrs. Lusk are still sleeping. Do you want to go downstairs and treat Mr. Stowe?”

When Patricia heard this, she could not hold back the excitement in her heart. She hurriedly tidied up her makeup and went downstairs.

Martin wanted to see the girl in his heart earlier and specially came over forty minutes in advance. He told Bonnie not to wake anyone up so that everyone could have a good rest.

When Patricia went downstairs, she saw Martin sitting on the sofa. His noble and cold temperament, coupled with his slender figure, made him look extradentary handsome.

“Martin, why are you here so early? Paige tends to wake up late…” Patricia walked forward with a smile. “How about I pour you a glass of milk?”

“No, thanks.”

“You went out so early. You must have not had breakfast yet. Drink some milk… Don’t be hungry.”

Patricia was just about to go to the kitchen when she heard him say lightly, “No, thanks. I’ll have breakfast with Paige.”

Patricia’s smile froze on her face and she quickly said, “Since you are waiting for Paige, why don’t you take a walk in the garden instead of waiting here? You haven’t been here for a long time… The garden has grown a lot of new flowers. Take a look and see if

there are any that Mr. Stowe likes. Bring some to him…”

“No need.”

“The air in the garden is good. It can bring a good mood for a whole day. It is still early. Shall I have a walk with you?”

“I want to be alone for a while.”

Martin made it very clear. Patricia suddenly squatted down, put her small hand on Martin’s knee, and said with grievance, “Martin, since Paige came back, you have become colder and colder to me.” Before Patricia finished her words, Martin got unhappy and moved to the side. “Please behave yourself.”

Patricia failed to do what she wanted. She became even sadder. “I know you like her, but it is nothing if you say a few words to me! Paige is such a generous woman, and she won’t mind. Moreover, we didn’t do anything. We were just chatting.”

It meant that if Paige minded it, Paige was a narrow-minded person. They just said a few words…

Seeing that Patricia wanted to come closer, Martin frowned and got more unpleasant. “I mind it. Please behave yourself.”

Since Martin rejected Patricia all the time, Patricia looked up at Amily in the distance. Amily hinted something with her eyes. Patricia acted again and touched Martin’s knee with her hand.

This time, Martin immediately stood up and looked at Patricia from high above, saying, “Enough.”

Chapter 79

“Martin…” When Patricia saw that Martin was about to leave, she immediately pulled on the corner of his clothes. I love you so much… Can you consider me?”

At that time, Amily deliberately made some noise to indicate something.

Patricia followed Amily’s line of sight and saw Paige walking down the stairs step by step. She was so scared that she hurriedly let go of her hand and said incoherently, “Paige, you. Please don’t misunderstand me.”

Patricia wondered, gosh, will Paige tell my parents about this?

Will my parents think that I’m despicable and drive me out of the house?

If this is the case, I’ll suffer!

“You can continue.”

Paige casually walked towards the kitchen.

Just now, Paige was watching the good show from upstairs. Before long, she was hungry, so she did not want to watch quietly anymore.

Martin looked at Patricia unhappily and immediately caught up with Paige’s pace. He explained with concern and uneasiness, “Paige, it’s not what you’re thinking…”

“Then what happened?”

Paige said as she walked towards the kitchen, her tone casual.

“She just touched my clothes.”

Martin immediately took off his suit jacket and threw it into the trash can.

Patricia, who was standing still, felt so ashamed that she couldn’t even utter a word!

She didn’t expect that Martin would be disgusted by the clothes that she had touched!

“Paige…” Martin took Paige’s hand, saying, “Are you angry? Then I’ll change my pants.”

When Martin went upstairs, he called Jack, asking, “Which pants in the cloakroom haven’t been worn?”

“What?”

Jack suddenly sat up from the big bed of the hotel. His handsome face was full of surprise. “Martin, are you bankrupt? Don’t even have pants to wear?”

“Why did you come to my house early in the morning?”

Jack was the fifth son of the Lusk family and was not at home all year round. He suddenly realized, “You became bankrupt and want my family to take you in, right? Do you want some money to use? No matter what, you can’t be humble…”

“Which one hasn’t been worn?”

Martin resisted the urge to beat Jack up and pushed open the door of Jack’s cloakroom. It was large and there were clothes of different seasons, occasions, and materials placed in order…

However, the color was bright and in a woman’s style. They were fashioned with a bit of hip-hop flavor, which was not Martin’s style.

“The clothes on the left side were sent by famous vendors. Before putting them away in the cloakroom, they were all washed. How did you go bankrupt? Tell me, Martin. But such a big event hasn’t been sensational…”

Before Jack could finish teasing, Martin directly hung up the phone.

After changing his pants and going downstairs, Martin saw Paige on the balcony making a phone call. She looked slender and gorgeous Just her back was so pleasing to the eyes.

Seeing that Paige had finished the phone call in a few words, Martin immediately went forward, “Paige, I have changed my pants”

Paige noticed it, wondering why he had other pants in the house.

“Paige Martin wanted to hug her.

However, due to the maids around them, Paige dodged.

Martin felt so sad and disappointed. “I…”

“Good morning, Martin.”

At this time, Donald went downstairs with a smile and stretched lazily.

“Good morning, Donald “

Martin looked at Paige who was standing in front of him. She was wearing an indifferent face as if she was angry

Donald smiled and was in a good mood early in the morning. “Good morning, Paige, Patricia You go to have breakfast first. I will wait for your mother…”

“Okay.”

Patricia looked at Paige somewhat uneasily. She saw that Paige was walking towards the kitchen and did not have any intention of complaining to Donald. She then breathed a sigh of relief in her heart.

If her parents knew that she had pulled the corner of Martin’s clothes, they would definitely think that she had some motives…

At the dining table, Martin scooped up a spoonful of porridge, blew it gently, and sent it to Paige’s mouth, “Let me serve you.”

Paige did not eat Instead, she reached out and picked up a cute pastry. While chewing casually, Paige kept thinking about what Jairo

had said on the phone just now

Martin picked up a glass of milk and handed it to her.

Paige had no intention of drinking it. Then Martin picked up a cup of coffee and put it close to her mouth.

“That’s enough…”

Martin didn’t get annoyed. He put down the coffee and asked, “Do you want some spinach or pumpkin soup?”

Paige thought of Jairo’s words that a few of his people were injured. And it was done by the people of Snowbush Gang Thinking about it, Paige felt impatient.

When Martin saw that she had finished eating the pastry, he brought her a small slice of bread.

“Can you stop it?” Paige said.

“What should do to stop your anger?”

“I’m not angry.”

Paige had just finished speaking when her phone suddenly vibrated a few times She glanced at the screen and got up to pick it up.

“Boss, Snowbush Gang has sent a message. They want us to give up our territory within three days. Otherwise, we will be blown up and destroyed.” Paige sneered.

It was quite savage.

There was a place outside the boundary of the three countries. Looking down from the sky, it looked like a triangle. Therefore,

everyone called it a “Triangle Area” or “Illegal Area”

It was a lawless area with countless small gangs and four or five strong forces Paige was one of them.

The gangs she led mostly lived in peace with other gangs. But since the boss of Snowbush Gang was poisoned and the new boss came to power, he sent people to provoke Paige from time to time, wanting Paige to give up her territory.

There was an herb mountain in Paige’s territory, on which there were many precious herbs. Some of them were grown naturally, and some were planted by Paige later, which were priceless.

Today, the Snowbush Gang released harsh words, presumably because they were desperate and couldn’t wait to possess the herb mountain.

“You take care of it”

Paige had just returned to this house recently, so she couldn’t go to Triangle Area personally

At that time, Martin hugged her from behind. Paige was speechless.

“I’ll hang up first”

“Paige…” Martin’s voice was deep and seductive.

“Are you still going to eat?”

Paige did not expect him to rely on her so much.

The key point was that Patricia had been sitting at the side, watching them. Seeing the scene, Patricia had no appetite to eat breakfast, her heart full of grievances and anger!

Patricia could not believe that Martin would be so humble! After all, he had always been aloof to others!

But he seemed so soft in front of Paige!

Even though Paige made things difficult for him and snubbed him, he still rushed to curry favor!

Patricia thought, how can Paige bully such a good man?

That’s too much!

“Please forgive me.”

Martin held Paige in his arms tightly. “Please make a response to me.”

Paige was so speechless. “Didn’t I always respond to you?”

“You have become indifferent “

“What should I do?”

“Why not talk to me like before?”

Martin hugged her and refused to let go.

Paige couldn’t think of how she talked to him before. She thought, I don’t seem to have ever changed. Could it be that I was distracted just now and didn’t pay attention to what he said? Does he feel neglected?

“You want to punish me?”

Martin held Paige tightly. “As long as you forgive me, I will do anything”

When Paige heard this, her eyes lit up “Really?”

“Yes.”

Martin nodded seriously, waiting for her punishment.

“Then as punishment, you are not allowed to see me for two days. Please let me be alone for two days”

She needed time to be alone eagerly, and many things were waiting for her to do by herself.

Recently, she had been pestered by Martin and could not do many things!

So it was a good opportunity.

“Paige…”

This punishment was too harsh for Martin!

His heart felt like being torn apart by something. At the same time, he whispered, “Can you change to another punishment?”

Paige was a little speechless. “Didn’t you say that you could do anything?”

“Let alone two days, I can’t even bear it for two hours.”

Martin looked at her seriously and sincerely. “How can I leave you?”

“Then what about keeping a distance from me for the next two days? And stop touching me like this.”

At least, he couldn’t be so bold in public…

Martin was speechless.

This punishment was also harsh for Martin. He pestered Paige and bargained, “Can you change another one? For example, you can. hire someone to beat me up. I’ll pay the hiring fee. Is that okay?” “Are you crying for a beating?”

“Or you can ban me from eating for a few days. I can also be punished by kneeling on the floor…”

Paige was lost for words.

Patricia, who was on the side, was furious and couldn’t bear to listen!

“Paige, that’s enough, I just talked to Martin. Why are you making things difficult for him? You’re so…”

“What I do has nothing to do with you.”

Paige casually raised her eyes, not taking Patricia seriously. Her powerful aura made people somewhat scared.

Martin, who was standing at the side, carefully looked at Paige’s beautiful face, saying, “Even if you punish me by kneeling for three days, I have no objections.”

“Did you hear that?”

Paige looked at Patricia and said in a casual tone, “You have no right to judge things between us.”

When Martin heard this, he was extremely happy, for Paige treated him as her man.

Patricia was so angry that she could only look at Martin. “Martin, you cannot spoil her like that. If this goes on, you will…”

Chapter 80

“I am willing to do so.”

Martin was still immersed in the joy. He looked at Patricia with dissatisfaction. “Paige is my fiancée I am happy to do anything for her”

Patricia was in a rage. “I am afraid that in the future…..”

“In the future, if you will be angry with me, it means that you care about me.”

Martin looked at Paige, who was in his arms with affection.

Paige didn’t reply.

Patricia was furious.

“Well, what a loving scene early in the morning! Am I here at the right time?”

Donald hurriedly stopped and held Danica’s shoulder with a smile, saying, “Danica, let’s go to the garden for breakfast, okay? Leave the space to them…”

“Okay…” Danica smiled brightly. Seeing that Patricia was still sitting at the dining table, she immediately said, “Patricia, what are you still standing there for? Let’s go…’ Danica tried not to disturb Martin and Paige!

Patricia reluctantly looked at Martin. She didn’t know why Martin was obsessed with Paige, thinking that Paige was such a coquette!

What was so good about Paige?

Without anyone else present, Martin became unscrupulous and kept pestering Paige.

When they finally arrived at the company, Paige breathed a sigh of relief Seeing Deon, she ordered lightly, “Go and call Mr. Collins of the production department and the team leaders of the fourth and fifth production lines to my office.”

“Yes.”

When Deon went to call them, many employees in the company began to gossip again.

Since Paige took over the company and called someone to her office, that person would definitely suffer!

This time, Paige asked Deon to call Roderick and the leaders of the fourth and fifth production lines…

Many curious employees secretly followed in their footsteps, wanting to know if something was going to happen.

“Ms. Tate?”

Roderick, who had just entered the door, was about forty years old. He was slender and looked a little malnourished, but his eyes looked shrewd.

The two team leaders looked a little timid and uneasy, but they still squeezed out a smile and said in unison, “Morning, Ms. Tate.”

Paige directly threw her phone on the table, playing the recording.

“Anton, you are the team leader of the fourth workshop. How can you take the lead to go against me? You have to do this even if you don’t agree…”

“Mr. Collins, Mr. Ingram promised that we would have a promising future and that at least we would not have to worry about basic lives.”

“Did Mr. Ingram mistreat you all this year? Don’t you realize something? Now that Ms. Tate comes to the company, she wants to check everything. The fourth and fifth workshops must be stopped. The goods in the warehouse must be cleaned in the next two days. Otherwise, let alone you and me, Mr. Ingram will be in trouble!”

When Roderick and Anton Logan, the leader of the fourth production line, heard this, their faces suddenly turned pale!

That was what they said at the staircase, and they didn’t expect it to be recorded by someone…

Was there a bug?

Or was Paige eavesdropping on them last night?

“Ms Tate, that. This is… Roderick couldn’t believe it. He didn’t know how to explain it at all!

He wouldn’t even accept the fact.

Roderick had asked someone to check the surveillance cameras. No one had entered or left the company last night. He had even checked the surveillance cameras personally. At that time, if someone had ever come to the company, he would definitely be recorded!

Could it be that the person was invisible?

Otherwise. How could all this be possible?

Could there be a bug?

“There’s no need to hurry and explain.”

Paige’s tone was indifferent, and she played another recording.

“Mr. Collins, if Ms. Tate ever came to the company and found that we are producing those goods, then what should we do?”

“According to Ms. Tate’s investigation, it won’t be long before all of our secrets are exposed!

“Will we lose our job because of it?”

Roderick replied, “If Ms. Tate discovered it, you would not only lose your job but you might even be put to jail!

On the way to and from work, if someone accidentally got into a car accident or something else, it wouldn’t be our fault… And it could only be blamed on her bad luck.”

Roderick was frightened and his face was pale to the extreme when hearing the conversion displayed by Paige. He felt that everything was over!

The two team leaders were also scared and couldn’t even stand steadily. They could not believe that what they said last night in the warehouse was recorded!

They did not even have the chance to quibble.

It turned out that Roderick was right last night. At that time, there was the sound of a mobile phone vibrating. It should be someone hiding in the warehouse recording!

But who was it? How did he do it?

They had searched the whole warehouse several times and found no one.

How did that person do the recording?

金

SEND GIFT

COMMENT

Subscribe

♡
Prev | Next

Chapter 51

Chapter 51

Bonnie knew Danica’s concerns and respectfully nodded.

Paige, however, was a little surprised and thought, have they looked into the Tate family? Otherwise, why are they pulling long faces when they mention Tyrell and Lindsey?

Do they know that the Tate family used to bully me?

“Paige, if the Tate family comes to you ever again, tell me. I’ll deal with them.”

Danica felt that it wouldn’t be appropriate for her to be too direct, so she said tactfully. “If the Tate family wants to ask you to pay back for their kindness in raising you, I’ll talk to them.

“Of course, Madam Tate has been kind to you. Your dad and I are not ungrateful people”

Donald said kindly. “If they need help over at the hospital, such as paying expenses and switching to a VIP ward, tell me. I’ll make arrangements.

“I heard that Madam Tate is seriously ill. If she needs a famous doctor, you can tell us as well. We know that it is she who has brought you up all these years. If you want to repay and be filial, feel free to bring her home. We are all for it.”

“Thank you, Dad. Thank you, Mom.

Paige was even more sure that Donald and Danica must have investigated the Tate family

“Mr Lusk, Mrs. Lusk Mr. Stowe’s car is following behind.”

Ryker was driving. He glanced at the rearview mirror and said with a trembling voice, It has been following us for a while now.”

The license plate was so eye-catching that anyone could recognize it.

Paige was dumbfounded.

She thought, why is he following us?

Patricia clenched her fists and wondered the same thing. She figured that maybe it was because of Paige.

With such a thought, she was irritated. She wished Paige dead.

“Should I stop the car?”

Ryker was in a pickle.

Danica, however, was overjoyed. T’m sure Martin is here for Paige! Paige, get out of the car Your dad and I have to go somewhere else. We are not on your way as for now.” Paige was speechless hearing Danica’s words.

“She is right. Let Martin give you a ride home.

Donald let Ryker stop the car and said to Paige with a smile, “Go. What are you waiting for? Don’t keep Martin waiting.”

Danica simply opened the car door and pushed Paige out.

Paige didn’t know what to say.

She thought I got kicked out of the car by my birth parents?

“Mr Stowe, it seems that Ms. Paige has been kicked out of the car…”

Rhys widened his eyes, unable to believe what he was seeing.

The corners of Martin’s lips curled up. He pushed open the car door, took a few steps forward, pulled Paige into his arms, and looked at the green luxury car that was leaving, smiling meaningfully, “M*m and Dad are so sensible.”

“They are my mom and dad.” There was displeasure in Paige’s eyes.

She thought, if it wasn’t for you, why would I get kicked out of the car?

“Aren’t your parents my parents?”

Martin lowered his head and looked at Paige in his arms. The corners of his lips curled up. “Are we not a family?”

She didn’t say anything but thought, you’re getting cheekier every day. Who says that we are a family? “Didn’t I tell you to go back?

“Don’t tell me you haven’t eaten yet,” said Paige helplessly as she was pulled into the car

Rhys promptly explained, “Mr Stowe didn’t leave or grab a bite at all since he was waiting for you to come out.”

Paige felt that she was having a headache. Then you should go and find something to eat now. Stop the car. I will go home by myself.” Rhys was dumbfounded.

He thought, something is wrong, isn’t it?

“Go with me.

Martin held Paige’s hand and refused to let go. “You promised to stay with me. I want you to be with me now.”

Paige wondered if she was hearing things.

She thought, seriously? How can you ask me to compensate you like this?

Suddenly, Paige’s phone vibrated a few times. She took it out and saw that it was a call from Tyrell

Without any hesitation, Paige directly blocked Tyrell’s number

After a while, Tyrell sent her a Line message.

“Paige, why did you block my number? Unblock me. I’m your dad. I need to talk to you!”

Paige’s lips curved slightly She thought, when you sent me back to the poor village a few days back, you tried to distance yourself from me. And now you claim yourself as my dad? Seeing that she didn’t reply. Tyrell sent a few more messages to her on Line.

“The car you got in tonight is your family’s? I heard it costs 50 million dollars….

“What do your parents do? How can they afford a driver?”

“What the *said tonight is true? Did your parents really get us all those expensive gifts? Why didn’t you remind us?”

“You know what? If you have a minute, let’s go somewhere and talk…”

“You like Abbigail’s necklace, don’t you? I’ll bring it over to you. It’s a gift. Take it!”

After all those messages, Tyrell sent one more: “Most of all, I miss you. I want to see you.”

Paige smiled mockingly, blocked Tyrell on Line, and put the phone away, acting like nothing had happened.

“Someone is bothering you?

“Shall I deal with it?” Martin fiddled with her small hand.

“No need.”

Paige didn’t take the Tate family seriously at all. She looked indifferent.

“You can come to me if anything.”

He looked into her eyes. “You can leave everything that you don’t want to deal with or don’t bother to deal with to me.”

“Don’t you have better things to do?”

“As long as it’s about you, no matter how busy I am, I’ll always have time.”

Martin’s voice was with a touch of pampering as he said, “You are so young. Don’t act tough and face everything yourself”

She didn’t say anything.

“You have me. I’m always here.

“Remember? My baby Paige.” Martin stroked her head.

Paige was speechless for a second before saying helplessly, “Yes.”

“What do you remember?”

“I can come to you if anything…

“Remember that you have a fiancé. If you have time, spend more time with him. If you are busy, think about him more frequently”

Paige was rendered speechless again.

“He will shelter you and go through all the hardship with you.

Martin caressed her face. “Remember my words well.”

“OK.”

At the same time, Lindsey was furious.

“That *girl even blocked you on Line?”

After Tyrell texted Paige, a red exclamation mark popped out. Seeing that, Lindsey was so angry that she gnashed her teeth. “We have raised her for eighteen years. We should have raised a dog”” “It’s all because of you! I told you to be nice to her See? Since she left, things have gone wrong for us.

Tyrell thought, we don’t know who her birth parents are None of those groups want to work with us. Does this have something to do with her birth parents?

I saw the green limo tonight, and I heard what they said.

Why am I having the feeling that her family is more powerful than us?

“Didn’t her m*m call last time? We have her mom’s number

Before Tyrell could finish his words, Lindsey said, “I thought her family was from a poor village, so I deleted all their contact information… I left nothing.

“You Good for you!”

Tyrell was utterly anxious.

“Don’t worry.”

Lindsey thought of an idea. “A big shot has been in hospital recently, and many prominent figures have been visiting. It’s a great opportunity…”

Chapter 52

“What big shot?”

Tyrell knew nothing at all.

“It is a big shot indeed. He made his mark in business when he was young and built a vast empire. Later, his grandson expanded the business, becoming the richest man in the world at a young age.”

“Are you talking about Martin Stowe?”

Everyone knew that Martin was the richest man in the world, but he rarely showed himself, and the media never published his photos.

“The big shot you are talking about is the old Mr. Stowe, Martin’s grandfather? Is he ill in the hospital?”

Such sensational news was never mentioned. How was that possible?

Lindsey said, “There’s no such thing as secrets in the world. Mr. Stowe was very ill a while ago and was about to die soon. A high school student came by and operated on him.

It was because of such a piece of news that many people knew that Ki*lian was in Farwen Hospital and came

to visit him.

“What kind of high school student can be this good at medical sk*lls?”

Tyrell thought, that whoever saved Mr. Stowe could surely have a promising future.

High school students are eighteen years old at most. How dare someone this young operate for Mr Stowe? And Mr. Stowe is saved successfully.

And what about Paige? She is good at nothing. What’s more, she causes me trouble all the time.

“I heard that Mr. Stowe is going to be discharged from the hospital soon. We should grasp the chance and recommend ourselves to him…” Lindsey was planning.

“But will Mr. Stowe see us?”

Tyrell was obviously worried.

He thought, will a big shot like Mr. Stowe meet me, who is nothing but the richest man in Dolton?

“We can try. How will we know until we try?”

Lindsey thought, if Mr. Stowe is willing to help us, the younger generation, the Elinor family will not dare to act all high and mighty in front of us from now on…

After Abbigail marries into the Elinor family, she can rest easy and enjoy a carefree life.

“Then what are we waiting for? Let’s prepare the gifts and find some time to visit him tomorrow.”

Tyrell regained his confidence and took out all the treasures in the home.

The next day arrived.

As soon as Paige walked out of the office after a day’s work, she received a friend request.

“Yo, Paige, my granddaughter-in-law, it’s me.”

Paige was confused.

She thought, is Mr. Stowe friending me on Line?

“Why hasn’t Paige friended me yet…

In the ward, K*llian clicked on his phone screen from time to time and turned to question Neil, “Didn’t you say that girls like words such as ‘yo’ nowadays? Why hasn’t Paige friended me? Will she think of me as some old *?”

Neil held back his smile and said, “I heard that Mrs. Stowe has gone to work. She is probably busy right now and hasn’t checked her phone.”

“Work? What work? Does she want an experience of life or some allowance?”

Before K*llian could get to the bottom of it, his phone screen lit up. He glanced at it and said excitedly. “She friended me! My granddaughter-in-law friended me!”

Paige tapped the screen with her slender fingers and texted Ki*lian doubtfully: “K*llian?”

“Yes! Paige, it is me! I asked Martin for your Line ID. He didn’t want to let me have it at first!” he texted back.

Paige curled her lips and expressed her concern: “How are you feeling today?”

“A lot better!”

Killian recalled the message right after he sent it out. He sent Paige an emoji, showing how pitiful he was.

I’ve been better. No one even came to see me today I’m so lonely. Paige, when are you going to pick me up?” Paige found it interesting and texted: “Tomorrow.”

“Awesome! What time is tomorrow?” Ki*lian waited for a while eagerly, but she didn’t reply to him.

At the same time, Martin was waiting outside the company in the car

He pulled Paige into his arms right after she got in the car. “Who were you texting with?”

He thought, if I saw it correctly, she was texting someone back when she walked out of the office, and she was smiling.

Who can make her smile so genuinely?

“Weren’t you the one who told Killian my Line ID?”

Paige raised her eyebrows and asked.

“He calls me more than twenty times a day.”

Martin had been pestered enough already, and he was helpless. “He can be very chatty. It’s fine. Just ignore him.

Paige was amused and thought, seriously? Am I hearing those words from his grandson?

“Paige? Are you busy right now?”

“I heard that you went to work. Is it because you want to experience life or because you don’t have enough allowance?”

ווי

If you don’t have enough allowance, come to me. How much do you want? I’ll transfer it to you

Unlike his usual days, Killian wasn’t dignified or powerful at all when texting Paige. Seeing that, Martin grinned. “Killian learned to type for you.” What a huge change.

Paige leaned against the seat and lazily replied to Killian: “No need I’m just experiencing life. The summer vacation is too long, so I want to ki*l some time.”

“If that’s the case, come and find me, and I’ll take you around the world Or do you want to stay in Chicago? There are many attractions in Chicago as well. I’m happy to be your tour guide Paige was just about to reply when her phone was **away by Martin He pressed a button on the phone screen without releasing it and said with great interest, Ki*lian, you are intruding ” Ki*lian was surprised to find that Paige was together with Martin. He had a big smile on his face, and he quickly put his phone away, not wanting to interrupt the couple.

He thought I guess a wedding is coming!

“What time do you think we should pick up Killian tomorrow?”

Paige’s tone was lazy.

“It’s up to you.”

Martin returned the phone to her and fiddled with her hand. “Whatever you decide.

“Then why don’t we go over after lunch?”

She thought, I have to go to work in the afternoon, and I don’t want to keep Ki*lian waiting.

“OK”

Martin kept fiddling with her fair and slender fingers. Every one of them was beautiful, and even her nails were trimmed very cleanly and beautifully.

He thought she is so bewitching. After holding her hand, I was never willing to let go of her

The next morning arrived.

K*llian freshened up and looked hale and hearty. He was waiting for Paige.

Neil entered the door and helplessly said, “Mr. Stowe, Mr. Hacker, the CEO of the Hacker Group, has brought his daughter to see you, and Mr. Alfred of Prosperity Group and his wife are waiting outside with their daughter as well… In addition, Mr. Frey of the Frey family has brought his granddaughter here, and Mrs. Norton of the Norton family has brought all of her four granddaughters here…”

“No!”

Killian thought I want to see Paige, not these outsiders!

It’s clear what these people want. They want to marry their daughters or granddaughters into our family.

Do they think I’m too confused to tell?

“Then I will go and decline them now. I will tell them that you are still resting…

“Tell everyone that I’m not seeing anyone today.”

Killian thought, unless it’s Paige.

He thought for a moment and added, “Tell them not to block the door. Keep them out of Paige’s way.”

“Alright.”

Though Neil said so, after pondering for a moment, he still found an excuse to turn those outside the door down.

It was soon noon, and there were constantly different people outside the door, coming here to visit K*llian. Some of them knew Killian and some of them didn’t. Anyway, there were so many people that the corridor was crowded.

Chapter 53

Killian had been waiting for a long time, but Paige was still nowhere to be seen. He was starving, and his stomach was rumbling with hunger.

“Mr Stowe Neil entered again.

Killian was at once spirited and asked expectantly, “Is Paige here?”

He thought, where is she?

Why haven’t I seen her?

Looking out, he saw the backs of several bodyguards.

They formed a human wall, and the gaps between their shoulders showed that many people were standing outside.

Killian suddenly went dejected.

“The people outside are from small companies we’ve never heard of I think they have heard that you are. recovering here, so they are here to visit you.

“I already said I wouldn’t see anyone!

“Did Martin say when they would arrive?” Killian was very impatient with those people outside

He thought it’s already 12:30. Where the heck are they?

“Mr. Stowe has brought Mrs. Stowe to lunch. They will be here after that.”

When Neil saw that Killian kept the delicious food in front of him intact, he could not help but persuade Killian, “Mr Stowe, why don’t you eat something before anything else? I’m afraid they won’t be here so soon…..

Neil thought, after all, the couple was so in love. Who knows how long their lunch will last?

“Humph! Marin, you brat! Why didn’t you pick me up first? You should have had lunch with me together!”

Killian felt that he had been left out and muttered, “You left me here alone.

Lindsey was outside.

Her feet hurt from her four-inch heels.

She was tired and hungry. Looking at the expressionless bodyguards, she smiled fawningly, “Come on. We’ve been standing here for an hour now, and it’s lunchtime. The lunch we prepared for Mr Stowe is getting cold. Can you let us in and see Mr. Stowe?”

“Mrs. Tate, I’m not being judgmental here.”

Greta, who was standing next to Lindsey, saw the Sunrise Restaurant bag in Lindsey’s hand and said with disdain, “What kind of man is Mr. Stowe? Why would he eat such a low-graded lunch?” After she finished speaking, she looked at the bodyguards and said with a smile, “Hey there, why don’t you let

us in? I’m sure that you have heard of the Elinor family’s reputation, right? The lunch we brought was packed from Wonderland Restaurant. Look at these lunchboxes! They’re so classy!”

Wonderland Restaurant’s reputation was much more resounding than that of Sunrise Restaurant

Lindsey packed the food from Sunrise Restaurant, only because she failed to order from Wonderland Restaurant.

Seeing that the food she brought was overshadowed, Lindsey took out a few envelopes from her bag and stuffed them into the bodyguards’ hands.

“It’s a little something. Do us a favor, and let us go inside to see Mr Stowe, OK?”

Lindsey said flatteringly with a smile, not having the slightest dignity, “You won’t be forgotten after our family thrives.”

Seeing that Lindsey had gone all out, Greta immediately took out a few bank cards from her bag. “Come on. Envelopes don’t hold much, do they? But cards are different…” “Greta, how can you do this?”

“Do what? Mrs. Tate, I don’t think you should call me so intimately. You should call me Mrs. Elinor

“Mrs. Elinor, our men decided on the engagement. Don’t tell me you’re going back on your word.”

“If my man knew that your daughter had been raised by a dustman, he would have crawled out of his grave and objected to the match.”

“How can you talk like that in front of the kids?”

The two women said as they stuffed things into the bodyguards’ hands, and neither of them backed down.

The bodyguards were indifferent. The envelopes and cards that were stuffed into their hands all fell to the ground.

Tyrell personally went forward to pick the stuff up and stuffed the envelopes into the bodyguard’s pockets. “Just take them. It’s a gesture…”

One of the bodyguards saw the gifts that Tyrell was holding in one hand, which were mostly restoratives.

The bodyguard could not help but feel disdainful deep down.

He thought the servants of the Stowe family get a bunch of these on any given holiday.

Does Tyrell look down on Mr. Stowe? Or does Tyrell think that these low-class things are enough to please Mr. Stowe?

Those bodyguards took out the envelopes that Tyrell stuffed into their pockets simultaneously and threw them on the ground.

They thought, given the thickness of the envelopes, the money in each of them was probably just a few hundred dollars. Yet our monthly salary is 16 thousand dollars. On no ground will we lose our jobs for such a small profit.

Seeing that Lindsey and Tyrell had suffered a setback, Greta was secretly overjoyed.

The bodyguards were impossible to talk to. Lindsey suddenly noticed Abbigail, who looked all right.

“Abbigail, go talk to those guys. “She hurriedly pulled Abbigail.

“Lindsey, let me!

“Abbigail is still young. Leave this to me.” Davon naturally knew what Lindsey was up to, so he hastily came forward and blocked Abbigail.

“Mr. Elinor, I wouldn’t dare to trouble you.”

Lindsey vented her anger on Davon. She said, “You heard what your mother said, didn’t you? You and Abbigail’s marriage might not be happening at all.”

At the same time, Neil came out of the ward. “Make way! Make way!”

A woman walked out of the elevator not far away, and everyone noticed her slender, fair legs.

Her charming eyes were crystal clear, her fair face was especially outstanding, and her whole body exuded a cool and proud air of authority.

When Neil saw her, he immediately went forward and called out respectfully in a low voice, “Mrs. Stowe.”

The reason why he kept his voice so low was that there were many people present. Her identity had not been released, and it would cause her much unnecessary trouble if anyone heard him addressing her

“Neil.’

Paige replied to Neil politely.

Neil felt warm, figuring that though Paige was the soon-to-be hostess of the Stowe family, she did not put on any airs at all. Instead, she was so kind.

“Mr Stowe has been waiting for you for a long time. This way, please.”

Seeing that Neil respectfully led the way for Paige, those from the Tate family, the Elinor family, and several others who came to visit Killian were stunned.

Tyrell rubbed his eyes, not daring to believe what he was seeing.

Lindsey was so shocked that she couldn’t utter a word at all. She was slack-jawed.

Abbigail was stunned, feeling that she had been struck by lightning. She bit her lip and clenched her fists, finding

it hard to believe that Paige was led by Neil to the ward under everyone’s gaze.

For those who came to visit Killian, the ward Killian was in was an existence that they looked up to

Meanwhile, Paige was holding her phone and replying to someone, and she did not notice the dense crowd around her at all.

The people cast envious glances at her, speculating about her identity.

They wondered who she was. After all, she was treated by Neil so respectfully.

Greta was shocked as well. She didn’t expect that Neil, who had always been high and mighty, would be so respectful and polite to Paige.

Davon had mixed feelings. He couldn’t name them clearly.

He thought, what qualifications does Paige have?

What qualifies her to be greeted by Neil himself?

What qualifies her to enter that ward?

Everyone here has gone all out to meet Mr. Stowe, but none of us have succeeded. Yet she gets to follow.

Chapter 54

“Paige!”

Lindsey could not help but say, “You. You…”

When Paige heard Lindsey’s voice, she turned back to look at Lindsey with distant and indifferent eyes. In just a second, Paige withdrew her gaze and followed Neil into the ward obediently.

The others did not know the relationship between Paige and Lindsey. Seeing that Lindsey, who was from the Tate family, knew the woman who followed Neil, they all looked at the Tate family differently.

The Tate family members felt a sense of superiority, and at the same time, they could not help but wonder the reason why Paige got to enter Killian’s ward.

They thought, how could she get to know such a big shot like Mr Stowe?

“Killian.”

Paige greeted Killian politely as soon as she entered the ward.

“Paige, you’re finally here! I’ve been expecting you for ages!

“Why are you the only one here? Where’s Martin?” Killian asked her to sit down while feeling puzzled.

“He has something to do at the last minute and has returned to the office.”

“That brat!”

Killian was secretly furious and thought, needless to say, he must have gotten tired of Paige! It has only been a few days, and he has already started to neglect her… How am I supposed to find another girl as beautiful and skilled in medicine as Paige?

I thought that their marriage was basically settled…

Yet maybe it’s still too early to tell.

“Neil, call Martin!”

Killian was off. “He cares about nothing but his work!”

Killian thought I had to make things clear for him!

With such a beautiful girl, how could he still manage to deal with company matters?

In fact, Martin was not in the mood for work at all. Unfortunately, if he didn’t get them done, he couldn’t have dinner with Paige tonight.

To have more time to stay with Paige, he could only give up on picking up Killian from the hospital.

Yet Killian didn’t know. Killian thought that Martin had gotten tired of Paige and was deliberately giving Paige a cold shoulder.

“It’s fine. Let him be busy”

Paige felt so great without Martin, who was nothing but clingy

Yet in Killian’s eyes, Paige was speaking up for Martin, which proved that she would be a fantastic wife after she married Martin.

“Martin has been through so much growing up that he’s cold and aloof now. I’ll talk to you about his past some time.”

Paige was not interested in Martin’s past, but she still nodded without saying anything, looking obedient. Abbigail was outside the ward.

She noticed that Davon had never looked away from the door of the ward since Paige entered.

She admitted that Paige was very beautiful today. Although Paige was only wearing simple clothes and had her hair tied up into a bun casually, her outstanding facial features and the cold aura she exuded still made people’s eyes light up.

Seeing that everyone’s attention was attracted to Paige, Abbigail could not help but bite her lower lip and whispered, “Paige is so indiscreet about her private life…”

“What did you say?”

Lindsey thought Abbigail knew some inside story and quickly asked.

Lindsey wasn’t the only one. Tyrell and the Elinor family members were also attracted by Abbigail’s words and looked at Abbigail.

Abbigail felt that she became the center of focus, and she said, sounding innocent.

“Davon and I saw Paige holding a man at a hotel before. The man was so old that he couldn’t even walk.

“After serving the old man at the hotel, Paige got into a luxury car and went to sleep with another man…

“Paige gets to enter Mr Stowe’s ward today. Maybe she has some sort of shady relationship with him, or maybe she has *up with some rich guy and went in to visit him as someone’s mistress… “Anyway, it is a pity…

“Paige was quite outstanding at first, but she has done so many wrong things to stay in Chicago.”

After finishing speaking, Abbigail sighed and pretended to look heartbroken.

“Are you serious? This girl! How can she be this cheap?” Lindsey could not believe her ears.

Lindsey thought, what if Abbigail is telling the truth? What if Paige is someone’s mistress? By entering Mr. Stowe’s ward, she might upset Mr. Stowe and affect his recovery.

“Paige’s biological parents look rich to me. I don’t think she would do such a thing.”

Abbigail was stunned at Davon’s words. “Davon, are you speaking up for her? If her biological parents were that rich, why would they let her serve old men at some hotel? You saw it that day. She and that old man looked so intimate. They were like lovers.

Hearing Abbigail’s words, Davon thought of Paige’s fair hands supporting the old man back then, and he was instantly gloomy.

Abbigail took the opportunity to make things worse. She continued, “If Paige’s biological parents are that loaded, with hundreds of millions of dollars in cash, then her parents must be at least the richest in a state They might even be the richest in the country.

“But, obviously, it’s very unlikely. The green limo that day might be the old man’s car And they could be lying.

“I find it so strange. If her biological parents are that wealthy, why would she go to the hospital to wait for Cassie to wake up? She has done so several times till now.”

Lindsey pondered, Paige must be waiting for Cassie to wake up and make things right for her Paige wants to stay with our family.

So, Paige’s parents indeed are poor

At the same time, those bodyguards received an order and began to drive the people outside away.

“Mr Stowe won’t see anyone today. Please go back. Don’t linger on here. The room will get stuffy

“But that woman just went in. Abbigail said with a tender smile. “Hey, can you tell us the relationship between that woman and Mr Stowe?”

The bodyguard felt disgusted at once when he saw the hypocritical look on Abbigail’s face. After all, he and the other bodyguards had worked for the Stowe family for years, and they had come across countless phonies like Abbigail.

Seeing that the bodyguard ignored her, Abbigail felt a little awkward. With so many people looking at them, she had no choice but to force herself to continue, saying, “In fact, the woman is my sister. “If so, why don’t you ask her yourself later?”

The bodyguard silenced Abbigail with one sentence.

Lindsey pulled Abbigail back, not wanting to be humiliated by Abbigail anymore.

Meanwhile, Greta felt sick when seeing how embarrassing Abbigail was

Many people left, yet there were still many of them waiting outside for Killian to come out.

After a short while, the door of the ward was open.

Paige helped Killian out, and everyone was shocked.

Killian was in good spirits, smiling and talking to the woman beside him, while she was nodding obediently They looked very harmonious and warm as if they were a family.

A few people in charge of some small companies were stunned. Then they rushed to Killian.

Yet they were all kept out by those bodyguards.

“Mr. Stowe, are you getting discharged now?”

“Can I have five minutes?”

“I just need one minute!”

“Mr. Stowe! Mr. Stowe!”

Ignoring the voices behind him, Killian chatted and laughed with the woman beside him, and they walked towards the elevator.

Neil carried his luggage and followed behind them, looking like a loyal.

“As expected, Paige and Mr. Stowe are really close…”

Chapter 55

Abbigail was so jealous that she couldn’t help smearing Paige, “She was in there for so long. Who knows what they did inside? I hope it wasn’t something despicable.” “Abbigail!”

Lindsey had a theory. Yet Killian’s bodyguards were in front of them, and the Tate family would be in trouble if they heard Abbigail’s words.

Abbigail bit her lower lip and looked at Paige’s back unwillingly.

Abbigail wished she were the one holding Killian.

Fifteen minutes passed.

The car arrived in front of a quiet and elegant villa.

It was Killian’s residence, occupying at least 100 thousand square feet.

The black undulating tiles were paired with white outer walls, giving off a faint ancient fragrance. The wooden railings and windows looked grand, and the roof was cornice-shaped. The whole villa had a symmetrical design, which made it look even and stable.

The villa was both a bit classical and graceful. Since it was surrounded by a clear stream, it was called “Riverside Villa”.

“Paige, we are home!”

Killian was in high spirits and offered warmly. “Let’s go and sit in the yard. I’ll get someone to serve us some great tea. Do you have any desserts you like? I’ll have them cooked right now. “I’m fine, Killian.”

Paige smiled and said obediently, “I have to go back to work, so I won’t go in.”

Killian was immediately dejected. “Are you leaving so soon?”

“Mrs. Stowe, you are already at the door. Why don’t you come to the office today?”

Neil was also fond of Paige very much and tried his best to persuade her, “Why don’t you go inside and take a break? You may have some tea and grab a few bites.”

“I have to deal with something at the company.

“I’ll take a rain check,” Paige said gently.

“When will you be getting off work? I will ask Martin to pick you up…” Although Killian was reluctant to see Paige leave, he did not want to delay her either. “Come here for dinner tonight and chat with me, OK?”

“Mr. Stowe has not fully recovered yet. Mrs. Stowe, it will be better if you can keep an eye on him…” While saying that Neil hurriedly winked at Killian.

“Ouch! My heart. “Killian started to act right away “Paige, maybe you should check up on me tonight I’m still feeling a bit uncomfortable here. He even coughed after finishing speaking.

Paige saw through his clumsy and exaggerated acting, yet she did not expose him. The corners of her lips curled up as she said. “Alright then.”

“Great! Then what do you like to eat? I’ll tell those in the kitchen to get them ready”

While saying that, Killian realized that he sounded too excited. He pretended to cough a few more times and continued in a weak tone, “Is there anything you aren’t supposed to eat?”

“No.”

“A simple meal will do. There’s no need to go through a whole lot of trouble,” Paige said while blinking looking stunning.

“OK.”

Killian was so happy that he looked like a child Then I’ll ask Ryker to send you to the company Come back together with Martin after work.” “Alright.”

After Paige left, Killian was high-spirited again at once and asked with a smile, “Well? My acting was flawless, wasn’t it?”

Neil stretched out his thumb and index finger and said, “It was just a little bit showy

“Really?”

Killian looked in the direction where the car had left. Then I’ll try to restrain myself more next time.

Killian then entered the villa.

He took out his phone and called Martin. His attitude was very unyielding.

“I don’t care what urgent business you have. You must pick Paige up from work tonight and come to dinner with me.”

“OK”

To his surprise, Martin, who was on the other end of the line, said yes at once without thinking at all.

Killian was stunned.

He thought, how come he says yes so readily?

Did I hear him wrong?

“I’m warning you. Paige is the only granddaughter-in-law I have my eyes on. Don’t think about playing any tricks!”

“She gets off work at five o’clock.”

Martin’s deep voice rang out as he continued, “We will be at your place before six o’clock.

He was implicating Killian to get the dinner ready before six o’clock

Killian was dumbfounded again.

He thought, was I hearing things? Did I hear those words coming from this brat’s mo*th?

“As for desserts after the meal.

Martin knew Paige’s preferences very well. He said calmly. “She doesn’t like chocolate I recommend strawberry-flavored ones.”

Killian simply couldn’t utter a word.

After hanging up the phone, Killian still failed to come back to his senses Somehow, he felt that Martin had become a mystery that he could not see through

Neil thought that Killian had encountered a setback and offered to help Killian by making suggestions, “Mr Stowe, it seems to me that the couple is progressing slowly. Why don’t we give them a push tonight?” “What do you have in mind?”

Killian was interested

“We can.

Neil leaned close to Killian’s ear. Seeing Killian smiling. Neil also smiled. Then he continued. Then

I will ask them to get the room ready in advance

Meanwhile, Paige took the elevator to the 20th floor of the company

From afar, she saw Deon standing at the door of the office waiting for her

“Ms. Paige!”

Deon immediately came forward at the sight of Paige You are here. finally! Mr Ingram wants to see you”

Paige raised her eyebrows. She had never heard of such a person.

“His name is Nigel Ingram, and he is from the headquarters. He was in charge of the company a year ago, and before you came, he was the most powerful one here who called the shots “Then why haven’t I seen him in the previous meeting?”

“Well…” Deon was hesitant for a while before continuing in a low voice, “He is away a lot.”

“Is he out for work?”

“No.”

Though Deon didn’t finish, Paige already figured out the reason. Tell him to come over, Paige said.

“Yes,”

Deon was about to go fetch Nigel.

“He is just a deputy general manager. Why do you need to ask him to come over personally?” Paige asked with interest.

“If I just call or text him, he will get mad.”

“Is that so?”

Paige thought he was quite good at putting on airs.

“I’m interested in knowing how mad he gets.”

After a short while, a middle-aged man about 40 years old showed up.

He was a plump man with a round face and bright eyes, looking intimidating. He played rough the second he reached the door of the office.

He said to Deon, “Since your new boss is here, you think you don’t need to take me seriously anymore?”

“You got me wrong, Mr Ingram. I was called up, so I couldn’t ask you to come by myself I am sorry.

“Who knows how long your new boss gets to sit in that position? You get accustomed to relying on her and putting on airs so soon. Are you afraid that you’ll end up with nothing?” “That’s not what I’m thinking, Mr Ingram.”

Deon sneered deep down while still saying politely, “Mr Ingram, please come in. Ms. Paige is already inside.”

Nigel gave Deon a cold look and swaggered into the office.

Then Nigel saw that the woman on the office chair had crystal clear eyes and was looking at him with interest.

Nigel was surprised. She looked so young and was good-looking. Meanwhile, it seemed that she didn’t take him seriously at all.

“I heard from those employees that we have a new head here. I have no idea you’re so young.”

Nigel took the initiative to speak. He continued, “I heard that you were sent by the headquarters. Why haven’t I seen you before in the headquarters?”

“There are more than 5,000 people in the headquarters. Mr. Ingram, have you seen each one of them?”

“That’s not what I’m saying. It’s just that I have never seen anyone of your age and appearance be in this position. Who in the headquarters sent you here?”

Chapter 56

“Do I need to report this to you, Mr. Ingram?

“I heard that you seldom stay in the company, Mr. Ingram. As a new one in charge who wouldn’t stay here for long, can I ask you about this, Mr. Ingram? Paige curled her lips.

Nigel pulled out a chair and sat in front of Paige proudly. “If I have to keep an eye on everything in the company, I will be exhausted, Ms. Paige, you are new here. And you have no idea how many things there are in the company.

Mr. Ingram, where do you go when you are not in the company?”

“Chat with bosses of other companies to get cooperation opportunities and meet the material merchants. What? You have any opinions about that, Ms. Paige?”

“Of course”

Paige smiled. “Did you get any cooperation chances? And what materials did you buy? I have to figure it out. Or you are absent from work for no reason.” “Heh.”

Nigel smiled, “So, Ms. Paige, do you mean that I have to stay in my office every day?”

“Not only you but all the people in the company. Everyone has to stay in their own offices during work hours!”

Paige’s smile deepened.

Nigel stared at the girl in front of him and suddenly smiled:

“You are in charge now. Of course, I have to listen to you, Ms. Paige

“If there is nothing else, I will go back to the office first.

“Don’t worry, I will stay in the company to work every day. I will manage the company well along with you. Ms. Paige”

Nigel deliberately emphasized the last sentence. He seemed to have a deeper meaning.

Unexpectedly, Paige looked at him with a meaningful smile. “You’d better manage yourself well first

Seeing Nigel get up and leave, Paige looked at his back. “By the way, I forgot to tell you, Mr. Ingram. Nigel stopped.

“Only I can order my people around,” Paige said word by word.

Nigel glanced at Deon, who was standing at the door, with dissatisfaction in his heart.

Mr Ingram, do you understand?”

“Understood “

Nigel left with anger.

Deon looked at the girl in the office. He didn’t expect her to be so domineering!

What should he do?

He was a little touched when Paige protected him like this!

In Riverside, Mr. Stowe looked at flowers and plants in the courtyard. He personally took the scissors from the gardener. “I’ll do it!”

“Hey, Mr. Stowe, you have to take it easy! Your body is not fully recovered yet. Why do you have to do it yourself? Just tell me what shape you want,” Neil hurriedly said.

“I want it to be cute.”

“Cute?”

Neil thought that he had heard wrongly and looked at the few gardeners in dismay

Killian began to trim his beloved green plants. He made some moves but still felt dissatisfied. He trimmed it a few more times.

“How’s it?”

“Mr. Stowe, you made it into the shape of a rabbit?

“Is this for Mrs. Stowe?” Neil asked.

Killian was very satisfied with his work. He looked at his masterpiece with a smile.

In order to make Paige like this place more, he ordered the gardeners to trim the other flowers and trees in the courtyard into cute

shapes. And then, he ordered people to clean the inside and outside of the villa completely

He appeared that a VIP guest was coming today, not her granddaughter-in-law

“Mr. Stowe, Ms. Patricia is here.”

Suddenly, a maid came forward and reported, “Should we bring her over?”

“Why is she here?”

Neil guessed a bit and looked at Killian

Killian just happened to be tired from trimming. He sat on a rattan chair and said, “Let in. Someone, bring some tea and snacks.” Patricia followed the maid around and finally came to Killian. Her eyes were red and her voice was hoarse!

“Mr. Stowel

She could not help but wipe her tears after she came. “I feel so happy to see you sitting here safe and sound. And I’m also guilty “Why are you crying?”

“It was my fault last time! I wanted you to recover faster, but I didn’t expect that there would be a problem with the Heart Relief Pill Patricia felt really guilty. “I made you suffer in vain. Fortunately, you are blessed by the heavens!”

“Hahaha.” Killian smiled kindly. “That’s the past. Just forget it.”

In fact, nothing was wrong with the pill. It was because he was too weak.

But he wasn’t in the mood to explain this to Patricia.

At this time, a chef got the menu ready and gave it to Killian for review.

“That’s quite good. “Killian read it clearly. “Will there be chocolate powder on the desserts? Change it. Paige doesn’t like that. Use strawberries.”

When Patricia heard this, she wondered, Paige? She will come here to eat?

How is that possible?

Why does Killian know her taste very well?

“Prepare more fruits too! Cut them into cute shapes!”

Killian handed the menu over and said in a good mood, “There are no other problems. Get everything ready quickly!”

Patricia maintained a decent smile. “Mr Stowe, who’s coming tonight? An honored guest? I saw a lot of people cleaning the house and setting up the place today. Are they

“It’s Paige! I invited her to come over for dinner tonight.”

Killian smiled and sighed, “I didn’t expect that she was Martin’s fiancée! Patricia, it seems that we can’t be a family in this life.

“I’m not as lucky as Paige.” Patricia felt unwilling in her heart.

Paige again!

Ever since Paige appeared, everything had become harder for her!

“You are a good child. I’m sure you will marry a good husband and live a happy life. It is getting late. I will go and see how everything’s going.”

Killian looked at the time. In another hour, Paige would be here.

“This is the first time Paige has come here. I have to leave her a good impression.”

It seemed that he was really satisfied with Paige.

Seeing that he was about to get up and leave, Patricia hurriedly said, “Mr. Stowe

“Is there anything else?”

Killian turned back and looked at Patricia with a smile. Although he was still smiling, Patricia felt that he was different from before.

“I won the first prize in the piano competition. Mr. Stowe, can I play a song for you? To help you get rid of your worries.” Patricia wanted Killian to know that she was more talented than Paige

However, Killian did not seem to take it seriously. He smiled kindly, “I have no worries.”

“If you are not in a hurry, just listen to me play. You have good taste. You must have heard a lot of good piano songs. You can help me improve…”

“I’m busy tonight. Martin will come back to eat with his fiancée. I can’t keep you here. Others will gossip about that.”

Patricia was shocked and angry.

Did Killian mean that she couldn’t even eat here?

Was he afraid that Paige would mind it after she knew that?

Patricia thought Killian was very thoughtful of Paige. But she’s just a bumpkin!

“You are now a big girl. I think I shouldn’t call you here that often then. Your future husband and his family might be angry because of this.”

Before Patricia could speak, she heard Killian say, “Neil, you stay with Patricia. I’ll go over there to take a look.”

Chapter 57

I see”

Neil knew Killian’s meaning, so he turned to look at Patricia respectfully.

His attitude showed clearly that Killian didn’t want to talk with Patricia anymore.

Patricia found it unbelievable. She had never thought that Killian would change his attitude toward her completely after he knew Paige

She felt extremely embarrassed.

Although Killian let Neil entertain her, she was so awkward that she no longer wanted to stay.

Patricia thought, isn’t Paige from the countryside? She must have caused lots of trouble.

How could she gain the approval of Mr. Stowe?

How is it possible? How did she make it in such a short period?

“Well, since Mr. Stowe is busy, I will come to visit him another day.”

Patricia stood up and placed the gifts down. “Please help me hand them to him. They are good for his health.”

Neil said politely. “The doctor said that Mr. Stowe is weak. These things are not suitable for him.

“Ms. Patricia, you can take them back and give them to your parents”

“You…

Patricia did not expect that Neil, who had been respectful to her, would keep a distance from her

“Hurry up and help Ms. Patricia bring these things to the car.”

Neil knew the purpose of Patricia’s visit as well. Obviously, she didn’t want to give Martin up. What was more, she wanted to marry into the Stowe family.

But Martin fell in love with Paige, and Killian was satisfied with Paige.

Did she try to ruin Martin’s relationship with Paige? No way!

It was time to get off.

After Paige finished working, she took out her phone and called Danica, “M*m, I won’t go home for dinner tonight.”

Danica said in delight before Paige explained, “I see. Mr. Stowe gave a call. He was discharged today, and he invited you to have dinner together.”

Paige did not expect that Killian would personally call her mother for such trivia. She couldn’t help feeling warm about it.

“I heard from Mr. Stowe that you saved him before. Although he did not tell me in detail, he kept praising you on the phone for more than ten minutes. Mr. Stowe was very happy about having a granddaughter-in-law like you.”

Paige was a little surprised at Danica’s words.

Fortunately, Killian did not say how she saved him, otherwise.

“Paige, why didn’t you tell me about it? I’m so proud of you.”

While Danica was happy, she wondered if the Tate family was ins*ne. Paige was outstanding, clever, and sensible. The Tate family not only did not cherish her but also wanted to abandon her

What was the matter with them?

“You can take your time tonight. “Danica advised before she hung up

Just then, Patricia returned home. When she heard Danica and Paige’s communication, she asked in astonishment, “Did Paige save Mr. Stowe before?”

“That’s right. I learned about this from Mr. Stowe. I didn’t expect Paige to be this low key”

The better Danica knew became Paige, the more she was satisfied with Paige and liked Paige.

Patricia thought, did Paige happen to save Mr. Stowe when the latter was sick? She might just press on Mr. Stowe’s chest. What else could she do?

Is that why she got Mr. Stowe’s praise?

I knew how to make first aid treatment as well.

It’s not that difficult.

Everyone leams it from books.

What a pity it is! I didn’t have the chance to show my abilities to Mr. Stowe. If I did so, Mr. Stowe would choose me over Paige.

In the evening.

Killian stood at the door, waiting for Martin and Paige for a long time.

Finally, he saw Martin and Paige getting out of the car with their holding together. How intimate they were! Killian could not help but curl his lips.

“Paige, here you are. Are you tired from work? Come in quickly

As soon as Killian entered the door, he said to the dozens of *inside, “She will be Martin’s wife soon. You need to show

respect to her. You can call her Mrs. Stowe.”

“Good evening, Mrs. Stowe.”

Dozens of *stood neatly and looked at Paige with a smile on their faces.

Paige could tell that they had been waiting here for a long time from the sweat on their foreheads and clothes.

Paige was shocked.

What an exaggerated scene it was!

“I’m glad to see you.”

Paige nodded and followed Martin into the yard.

The plants grew well in the yard. Paige was a little puzzled. Didn’t Killian live well? How could there be so many lovely plants? Martin also noticed the change here. The house looked totally different. It was obvious that Killian had ordered them to clean up and wanted to leave a good impression on Paige.

“Paige, are you Jeungry? We can go to have dinner.”

He brought her to the dining room.

There were four chefs and eight *inside. As soon as they saw her, they greeted her respectfully.

Paige didn’t know what to say.

She was dumbfounded

“Paige, come to sit beside me.”

Killian motioned the chair on his left side.

One of the *pulled out the chair for Paige After Paige sat down, Martin sat next to her

The four chefs served the dishes. Not only did each of the dishes smell good, but they were also well-displayed.

The table was full of delicious dishes, including seafood salad with fresh fruit, smoked salmon, tomato soup with cream, and gratinated lobster in sauce.

“Paige, have a taste.”

Killian took a new fork and helped Paige get food personally.

Surprisingly, Martin was one step ahead of him. Martin naturally handled the lobster for Paige.

Killian had never thought that Martin would be this considerate. He rubbed his eyes in surprise.

Neil, who stood beside Killian, opened his eyes wide. He was dumbfounded.

Did he see Martin handle food for Paige?

Martin ignored their looks and continued to take care of Paige.

As he had been having meals with Paige these days, he was used to serving her food and looking after her.

It was rare for Killian and Neil to see Martin taking care of someone else. They were indeed shocked at the scene in front of them.

“You like seafood. Help yourself.”

Martin took dishes for Paige with his eyes full of affection, and he did not eat anything.

Although Killian was shocked, he didn’t show it. He asked with a smile, “Paige, how is the dinner?”

“It’s tasty.”

“Thank you for your praise, Mrs. Stowe.”

The four chefs bowed in unison and were extremely grateful for Paige’s comment.

Killian had said that if they could please Paige with tonight’s dinner, the monthly salary would be doubled.

“I can help myself.”

Paige asked Martin to start eating, but the latter kept helping her with the food. He observed what dishes she liked and disliked carefully it seemed that he only cared about whether she was happy tonight.

“Paige, you can come to visit me whenever you have time. It’s quiet here. I hope you can come over more frequently.”

In the past, Martin was busy with work, and he sometimes didn’t come over for more than two months…

Although there were dozens of *here, Killian felt empty. However, it was different today. He had Paige and Martin stay with him, and his appetite became better.

“Okay”

Paige obediently agreed.

“Paige and I will come back more.”

Hearing Martin’s words, Killian snorted in his heart. He wondered, I asked you several times to come over, but you didn’t take my words seriously. Now, I only hope to see Paige

Chapter 58

After the meal, Killian showed Parge around and finally took her to the top floor to look into the distance.

“It’s dark and we can’t see things too far away. It looks even better during the day. Beautiful flowers, plants, streams, and tall mountains in the distance can all be seen. Paige, you must come and take a look when you are free.”

“Okay”

Paige looked at the time and said in a soft voice, “It’s getting late. I should go back.”

“No.

Killian somewhat didn’t want Paige to leave. “Why don’t you stay a little longer?”

“I will come to see you again next time”

Seeing Paige was about to leave, Killian hurriedly winked at Neil. Neil immediately got it and ordered people to get ready.

Led by Martin, Paige just got to the living room on the first floor when the lights of the whole villa suddenly dimmed down.

“What is going on?”

Killian pretended to know nothing and asked, “Why is there a sudden power outage?”

“It’s really strange. In all the years we’ve lived here, we’ve never seen anything like this! I will go and see what is wrong. Don’t worry. I will be back soon.”

Neil pretended not to know anything and quickly went down

“Martin, take Paige to the sofa to sit for a while

Killian turned around and ordered the servants at the side, “Go and get some candles and emergency lights.”

“Mr. Stowe, don’t you have some beautiful emergency lights in your collection?”

A servant asked, in a pre-agreed manner.

“Oh, yes! But where did I keep them? Let me go and have a look.”

Killian also found an excuse to leave.

Only Martin and Paige were left in the huge living room.

The corners of Martin’s lips curled up and he knew the villa clearly had a power generation assembly, so even if the power went out, it shouldn’t be all dark.

Martin thought, is Grandpa deliberately giving Paige and me a chance to be alone? Paige waited for a long time and looked at the time. “It is half past eight. Let’s go.” Paige was afraid that her parents would be worried if she went back too late.

Martin took Paige into his arms. It’s still early. Stay with me for a while longer.”

“I have been with you for such a long time today, haven’t I?”

“It’s only been a few hours. It’s not enough.”

Martin held Paige more tightly. “I want to stay with you for a while longer”

Paige didn’t know what to say.

Paige thought, why is this guy so clingy?

He was clearly very cold in the past.

“Let go, your grandpa will see.

“He will be happier if he sees it.”

Upstairs…

Neil, who was hiding in the comer, saw that Killian was being helped upstairs and hurriedly whispered, “Mr. Stowe, over here!” Killian quickly walked over and squeezed into Neil’s side to look downstairs. “How is it? How is it going?”

“The two of them are just talking, but not making any real progress.”

“Martin, this blockhead! It’s so dark Why doesn’t he kiss Paige?”

Killian thought for a moment and said, “Could it be that it’s not romantic enough? Have someone take down those emergency petal lights and LED candles.”

“OK.”

Soon, the living room was decorated with beautiful petal lights and LED candles were placed on other tables, creating a romantic atmosphere.

“Wait a minute.”

Paige called out to one of the servants who was arranging the candles, “Tell Mr. Stowe I’m going back.”

The servant was suddenly at a loss when facing this sudden situation. ‘Miss, the power’s out. Why don’t you stay a little longer?” “It’s too late.”

“But the gate is locked. You can’t get out.”

Paige went speechless.

“All the doors in the house are specially customized, and they are electronically intelligent. If the power fails, the doors can’t be opened.”

“Don’t these doors have USB ports? Just charge the door directly from a mobile power source.”

Paige gave a response plan.

But the servant replied, “There is no USB port…”

“Then the spare key?”

“The key is lost…”

“Then…

Just remove the dead battery from the inside of the door lock and replace it with a new one.”

“There is no extra battery

Paige didn’t know what to say.

Paige thought, what kind of door is this?

Not equipped with anything?

Seeing the eyes of the servant dodging, Paige immediately realized something and the comers of her mo*th curled up.

“In short, just tell him I’m leaving”

Paige stood-up and was about to leave.

“Mrs. Stowe, please wait a little longer. Let me report this first. Please, please don’t leave.”

Seeing that Paige was determined to leave, the servant hurriedly ran to find Killian

After hearing what the servant said, Killian smiled and waved his hand, “It’s fine. I’ve had the USB port removed, and the spare keys and batteries put away. Paige’s not getting out of here until the power comes back on.

When Paige came to the front door, she found that the USB port had been removed by someone. The spare keys and batteries hidden in the door were also missing, apparently taken away by someone.

Parge smiled and looked at the man in front of her “Your grandpa really took great pains for you.”

“It’s for you.”

Martin held Paige and said word by word, “Grandpa likes you very much and wants you to stay”

Paige thought, stay and let this guy take advantage of me?

How is that possible?

Paige pressed the password lock several times with her slender fingers. Beep, beep, beep, Soon, the door opened.

The surrounding servants were stunned, wondering how Paige made it since the door was clearly locked.

Didn’t Mr. Stowe say that it was impossible to open it without electricity? the servants thought.

Martin did not expect that Paige would be able to break into the system and disable the code. This little girl does know a lot! Martin thought.

“I just happened to make it. Let’s go.”

Paige took the lead to walk out of the door but had not gone a few steps when she heard a voice.

“Please wait a moment. Mr. Stowe suddenly feels something wrong with his heart. Please go over and take a look!”

Paige paused.

Not caring whether it was true or not, Paige hurriedly went back.

The servant led the way ahead with an antique emergency light and took Paige to Killian’s room.

“Ouch, L. “Killian lay on the bed and pretended to be si*k again.

“Sir, what’s wrong with you?”

Paige checked Killian up and suddenly got something.

“How is it? Is Mr. Stowe okay?”

Paige smiled and withdrew her hand, saying lazily, “He’s fine. If there is something wrong, that’s because he ate too much for dinner and may have a stomachache.”

Killian and Neil did not expect Paige to find out Killian was pretending to be si*k so quickly

“Sir, have a good rest.

Paige didn’t expose Killian. Instead, she said in a soft voice, “I really should go back. My parents will be worried if I stay any longer.”

“Mrs. Stowe, just stay! If something happens in the middle of the night, we will not be able to find a doctor in a short time. “Neil tried his best to persuade Paige

“Yes, that’s right. You can stay in the room on the south side on the third floor, and Martin will stay in the opposite room. You’ll have separate rooms.”

Killian added.

“Mr. Stowe hasn’t been so happy for a long time! You and Martin are usually busy with work. I don’t know when you will be able to come to see Mr. Stowe next time.

“As the daughter-in-law of the Stowe family, it is reasonable to stay in the Stowe’s place! If you think it is improper, I will immediately get someone to get you a marriage certificate!”

Paige was speechless.

Paige thought it didn’t have to be this way.

Chapter 59

“Mr Killian has told Mr Lusk in advance, and Mr. Lusk has agreed.”

Neil added.

Paige was confused.

She thought, my father agreed?

Impossible!

“This is a voice message from your father”

Killian opened Line and played it in front of Paige.

“Mr. Stowe, you must be joking. Paige is with you, and I am not worried about her. Since that’s the case, I don’t have to open the door for her tonight.

In any case, Paige would be a member of the Stowe family sooner or later. Moreover, Killian promised that he would not let her and Martin stay in the same room. Killian just liked Paige very much and wanted to keep her in the Riverside Villa for a night.

There were dozens of servants in the Riverside Villa, and nothing would happen to Paige.

Therefore, Donald could not refuse, so he agreed to Killian’s request.

Paige was speechless

She didn’t expect his father to be so decisive.

“Martin, take Paige to the room on the south side of the third floor. Someone has cleaned it up.”

Killian turned around and instructed Neil, “Get Paige a lamp and ask when the electrical circuit can be fixed. It has been long.”

“OK”

Neil brought an exquisite lantern made of bamboo to Paige.

“Give it to me.”

Martin took the lantern with one hand and Paige with the other

It was dark on the way to the third floor, but the warm light emitted by the lantern and the warmth from Martin’s palm made Paige feel at ease

“Are you afraid of the dark?”

Martin turned around and asked Paige behind him.

Before Paige could reply, Martin put his arm around her shoulders and said, “If you are afraid, come closer to me.”

Paige didn’t know what to say

She was not afraid of demons and ghosts, not to mention darkness.

She had experienced enough “darkness” in the past.

When they reached the room in the south, Paige found that the lantern was a little superfluous.

In the spacious room, the light did not work, and it was still dark

Under the dim light, Martin looked at Paige. Her bright eyes were like the stars in the night sky and charming.

She looked casual, yet her charming aura couldn’t be hidden.

“I will stay here with you. I will leave after the electric circuit becomes normal.”

Martin could not help but touch Paige’s face.

He found that her face was soft, tender, and smooth. It was a little small, and one hand was more than enough to cover it.

Paige turned her face away and said lightly, “You can go deal with your work”

“I have nothing to do.”

“Go talk to your grandpa “

“Grandpa has been busy for the whole day. He is going to sleep.’

Parge looked at the clingy guy in front of her and said, “Then go back to your room.

“I want to stay with you.”

Martin could feel that his breathing was getting faster. Paige’s elegant fragrance was so attractive, and he was eager to get closer to her.

Suddenly, his phone rang. After answering the call, he said to Paige in his arms, “The power supply device is faulty. It can’t be repaired tonight.”

Words failed Paige

“I’ll go and see if there are any clothes for you to change into.”

If he did not leave, he was afraid that he would not be able to control himself.

Martin entered the cloakroom and found that there was nothing inside.

“Wait for me for a while. I will bring you some clothes.”

He went out for a while and came back soon. “These are prepared by Grandpa in advance. I don’t know if there are suitable ones.” Paige wondered.

Killian is quite thoughtful. Did he expect that I would stay?

Paige picked up the clothes and looked at them under the dim light. They were all sexy lace dresses…

None of them were normal.

Martin also noticed it. He looked at Paige with a faint smile.

“I will go get my clothes.”

Martin went out again. After a while, he held his shirt and pajamas in his hand for her to choose.

The pajamas were big and long. Paige took his shirt and picked a relatively conservative underwear from the pile of sexy clothes. She

was about to enter the bathroom with the lantern.

Suddenly, a strong wind came from nowhere, and the bedroom door slammed shot.

Martin went to open it but failed.

“Mr Killian, you are so smart. You can even think of a method to create a wind like this.”

Neil held back his laughter and looked at the tightly closed door “Mr. Martin will definitely call me to get the key later Look, it is his phone number.

Martin called Neil.

Neil stopped smiling and picked up his phone. He explained seriously, Mr. Martin, that room was temporarily prepared for Mrs. Stowe. There is no spare key. Why don’t you sleep in for a night?” “You have gone a little too far

Martin’s cold voice sounded on the phone. Obviously, he knew what was going on.

“What do you mean? Mr Martin, I don’t understand. The signal is not good. Hello? Mr Martin, hello?”

Neil hung up the phone hurriedly and turned it off.

Martin looked at Paige and said in a seductive voice, “You have to take me in tonight.”

Paige was speechless.

She even began to admire Killian a little.

“Whatever.”

Paige said casually. She knew that Killian would not hand over the key tonight.

The lock was not an intelligent one, and she could not destroy the system inside unless she pried it. However, Killian was considerate enough and would not leave any tools in the room.

Paige took the lantern and entered the bathroom. Soon, the frosted glass door reflected her hazy and seductive shadow.

The door had obviously been changed, and it was more transparent than before.

Martin didn’t expect that his grandfather had done all he could to improve the relationship between Martin and Paige.

The figure on the glass door was discernible. Martin’s breathing became faster bit by bit. He subconsciously looked away, wanting to enjoy the scenery outside the window.

However, the pitter-patter of the water and the fragrance of the bath cream pulled him back.

Paige’s shadow was graceful and exquisite. Through the door, Martin could imagine her enchanting appearance.

He stood up and went to the window, trying to let the slight wind bring away his desire.

Paige came out of the bathroom and saw Martin’s tall figure by the window. She casually said, “I’m done.”

Martin turned around, and the desire that had faded a little with great difficulty rose up again.

Steam spread out from the bathroom behind Paige.

Paige was wearing Martin’s whi*e shirt. After taking a shower, her fair and smooth face was even more delicate, the corners of her eyes were charming, and the beautiful clavicle exposed from her collar was like a butterfly that was about to fly.

Seeing her long and slender legs, Martin swallowed his saliva subconsciously, his heart beating quickly.

“I will go take a bath.”

Martin picked up his pajamas and strode into the bathroom with his long legs. He was afraid that if he was a few steps slower, his emotion would defeat his reason.

Paige’s pleasant fragrance was still lingering in the bathroom. It seemed that he could only take a cold shower tonight.

Chapter 60

The sound of water came from the bathroom, and a tall figure was reflected on the glass door

Paige did not notice it. She turned on her mobile phone to deal with private affairs. After a while, she heard the door open and raised her head casually.

Martin’s hair was wet, Wearing white pajamas, he looked quite masculine.

Paige’s mobile phone rang. It was a long string of numbers different from the normal phone number

She retracted her gaze and answered the call calmly.

The person on the phone said something. Paige came to the balcony. “So””

Not long after, Martin held her from behind. His breath gently hit her ear and made her itchy

He rubbed against her ear greedily like a clingy cat.

Paige could feel his hot temperature, especially somewhere. She said to the person on the phone, “I know. Well, I’m hanging up.”

“Is it a man?”

Martin heard the voice on the other side of the line. It was a male voice, and he felt a little jealous

Just now, when he came out of the shower, Paige paused for a second However, when the phone rang, she did not even look at him and went directly to the balcony to talk on the phone “He is my friend.”

Paige did not know why she explained it to him, and there was a trace of helplessness in her tone. “Let go

“Friend? Who?”

Martin lowered his head to sniff the fragrance of her neck, which was attractive to him.

Being wrapped around him, Paige felt a little strange.

“Is it an ordinary friend or an important friend?”

Martin remained in the same posture, his voice seductive and lustful.

“Not an ordinary one”

They had experienced many things together for many years, and they could be considered friends who had gone through fire and water.

“So he is your important friend.”

Martin raised his eyes to look at her beautiful profile. He became even more jealous. “Is he more important than me?”

“Martin.”

Paige wanted to break free from his embrace, but he held her tightly. She said in a helpless tone. “We have known each other for only a few days.” “For me, it is like a few years.”

Martin’s masculine aura matched Paige’s gentleness perfectly. Paige was almost overwhelmed by his overbearing aura.

“I am thirsty.”

Paige pushed him away and entered the room to get some water. Her face turned hot.

“Where can I sleep tonight?”

Martin followed behind her. He was getting more excited.

On the bed or on the floor Choose one.”

“On the bed.”

Martin looked at Paige and added. “Together with you.”

“Stop dreaming.”

Paige put down the cup and saw that only a pillow and a thin quilt were on the bed. There was not even a sofa in the spacious bedroom. She suddenly realized something.

“I will sleep on the ground.”

Martin sat on the ground and gave the only quilt and pillow to her. “I am not sleepy. Sleep”

The lantern was out of battery, and the whole bedroom was dark.

Paige lay down with the quilt and could vaguely hear Martin’s slight breathing

Martin sat by the bed and gently rubbed her hair. “Good night.”

Paige’s hand was held by him, and she fell asleep unconsciously.

The next morning, hearing the sound from the bathroom, Paige opened her eyes slowly.

It was bright. The light came in through the curtains and seemed faintly dreamy.

Not long after, the sound in the bathroom stopped, and Martin walked out. “You’re awake?”

Paige sat on the bed, with her hair hanging loose over her shoulders. Her dazed and cute look made Martin smile, his eyes gentle.

“Why don’t you sleep for a while longer?”

Martin was still wearing his whi*e pajamas. His masculine aura merged with his usual noble and cold aura and formed an indescribable charm.

Paige got out of bed and said in a casual tone, “I still have to go to work later.”

She had just taken a step when she suddenly kicked something.

It was the sexy pajamas. Martin rolled them into a pillow and put them on the ground. Did he really sleep on the cold ground all night? Paige had mixed feelings in her heart. He didn’t know if it was guilt or uneasiness

At the dining table.

Killian smiled and looked at Paige and Martin who had gotten up early. No matter how he looked at them, they were a perfect match. He smiled happily, “Why don’t you sleep a little longer?”

“The floor is hard I can’t sleep.”

Hearing Martin’s words, Killian and Neil looked at each other. Last night was a rare and good chance, yet Martin chose to be a gentleman and slept on the ground?

“Isn’t there a bed?”

Killian complained in his heart, why don’t you sleep on the bed? Do you still want me to teach you?

I slept on the bed.

“The door was repaired in the morning? Paige looked up.

“What? Yes. “Killian felt a little guilty. He had asked someone to open the door with the key at dawn. He did not know if Paige had found it.

“Oh, I didn’t hear anything.”

Paige sat down and had breakfast. It seemed that she wouldn’t ask for more

“Paige, did the power outage scare you last night? I don’t know how the power supply device suddenly malfunctioned. I promise you that such a thing will never happen.”

“It’s fine.”

Paige knew about his scheme and did not expose it

Killian looked at the sensible and well-behaved Paige in front of him and then at Martin Suddenly, he got angry.

He thought he did not grasp such a good opportunity!

After breakfast, Martin sent Paige to work.

Neil looked at their back and silently took out a girl’s bag “Mr. Killian, Mrs. Stowe forgot to take her bag.

He could have reminded Paige earlier, but to create more chances for Martin, he pretended not to see it.

He told Killian after they left.

“Very good!”

Killian did not expect Neil to be so clever. He said with satisfaction, “Ask Martin to send it to her later There will be another chance for him to meet her.

“Mr. Killian, you have done so much for Mr. Martin’s marriage.”

“You too. After what happened last night, I wonder if Paige is still willing to come to my place. Will she see through my scheme?”

“What happened last night was just a coincidence. Mrs. Stowe is so innocent and should not think about other things.

“I hope so.”

Killian thought, if Paige no longer came, I would have to pretend to be si*k. For the sake of his disappointing grandson, he had sacrificed too much.

In the car…

Martin looked at Paige beside him and recalled how she looked when she was wearing his shirt last night.

Her fair face, alluring collarbone, and her long and slender legs.

金

SEND GIFT

COMMENT

Subscribe

♡
Prev | Next