The Sanders Villa was bustling and lively. Gwynn held Holly's hand. She was so choked up that she couldn't speak for a long time.Then, she said in tears, "It's good you're back! That's what matters."Gwynn was both joyful and sorrowful. She turned her face away and took a while to regain composure. Holly understood her feelings. She leaned against Gwynn's shoulder. Her voice was slightly hoarse when she spoke. "I'm back, Mom. I've been doing well all this time! I've seen a different world out there and have been to many places."Holly was no longer the lady who had lived a sheltered life. She was her own person.It felt good."That's wonderful." Gwynn couldn't help but nod. She was worried that she might upset Holly. So, she didn't mention Lorian or PoppyHowever, Holly smiled faintly and said, "I just saw Lorian and Poppy at the door.""Holly."Gwen ran over and threw herself into Holly's arms. She was twenty years old, but she still acted like a child.Holly brought her

"What does that have to do with you?"Holly lowered her gaze and avoided his eyes. Her voice had gained a mature allure compared to the past.She spoke calmly, "Aren't you the one who abandons people after they outlived their usefulness, Lorian? Aren't you the one who gives up when things don't feel right? "If we liken people to rags, then I'm the rag… Not you.""It's true. I was the one who left first, but why did I have to leave?"It was because Lorian neglected Holly. He didn't care about her.In their early twenties, he had told her that he'd take her with him wherever he went in the future. They'd never be apart.After they had been together for six years, Lorian told Holly to wait for him in Silvercrest.As far as he was concerned, his career and offspring were more important than her. She went from being first in his heart to last. That wasn't what real love was. No one could be that busy that they were occupied from morning till night. If it took Lorian two days to

Holly relaxed after leaving the Sanders Villa. Brady gripped the steering wheel and focused on the road ahead. He asked casually, "Is he a past lover? Does Ignacio know about him?"Holly fell silent for a moment and murmured softly, "Ignacio doesn't need to know.""I will go through a divorce with Ignacio eventually," she added after a moment, "Besides, Lorian is a thing of the past."…Brady smiled faintly, "I think Ignacio would mind. By the way, he'll be returning to Zutriystein this week for an important project discussion."You may need to accompany him to some social events.""I understand," Holly replied. She leaned back in her seat. Her expression was tinged with a hint of melancholy.That was true. She was married.Holly encountered a sudden danger during a trip to a third-world country two years ago. At that time, there were two four-year-old girls in her car. Bullets flew towards them, and she shielded the children, who lost their parents in the attack. Then, she

It turned out it wasn't Brady, the small-time agent.It was Ignacio, the renowned venture capital tycoon. With a net worth exceeding a hundred and twenty billion dollars, he ranked thirty-second on the global billionaire list. Most importantly, he built his empire from scratch and became a legend in the financial world by the age of twenty. Holly had found such an impressive man.That was why she hadn't returned for four years. He might've waited for her, but she had already married Ignacio.Lorian felt a pang in his chest, but he extended his hand and smiled faintly, "I'm Lorian. I'm the director of the Sanders Group. "Allow me to welcome you on behalf of the company, Ignacio. I hope our negotiations will go smoothly.""Certainly," Ignacio responded with ease.He smiled apologetically, "I hope you won't mind if we postpone our meeting until tomorrow. I haven't seen my wife in a long time."I'd like to have dinner with her tonight. You know what they say, 'absence makes the h

Ignacio was serious. Holly was dazed for a long time before she finally raised her eyes. "Ignacio." "Call me darling." "Ignacio."…Ignacio chuckled lightly. He pulled Holly up, "Come to the room and see the gift I brought you. You'll definitely like it." She followed him and asked softly, "What is it?" Once they entered the room, Ignacio closed the door to the master bedroom. Meanwhile, Anna left discreetly. He took a refined black box from his briefcase and handed it to Holly. She opened it curiously.The long box was divided into five compartments, each holding an adorable yellow duckling made of amber. Holly liked them very much. She touched the ducklings gently and asked Ignacio, "Why did you think of giving me this? You don't seem like someone with such a childish taste!" Ignacio's expression softened when he saw how much Holly loved the gift. He displayed a tenderness that even he wasn't aware of. After a moment, he spoke softly, "That's because th