Langston was on the verge of tears and whispered, Young Master Alan, you’ll be my brother-in-law soon, and I’ll be your brother-in-law. Have mercy on me for the sake of this bond. If word gets out that your brother-in-law is infertile, it’ll embarrass you too, won’t it?Alan let out a faint smile. It doesn’t bother me in the slightest. I’ve got no shame to lose over it.Uh… Langston was practically falling apart.Alan was completely unmoved by his pleas!He’d hoped to manipulate Alan using his cousin’s connection, yet Alan hadn’t given him an inch of leeway.Even with flawless behavior, he might still face three to five years of this punishment. Three to five years without intimacy—this was torture.Still, he had no other options. He bowed his head respectfully and swallowed his pride. Brother-in-law, I promise I’ll behave perfectly from now on, you have my word.Alan’s expression turned stern. Watch your words. I am not your brother-in-law.Langston nodded stubbornly to himself. I kn

Alan nodded. He knew that with Nancy’s status and standing, she ranked among the city’s top socialites in Neon City. Now that her husband was making a high-profile comeback, she would need to step back into the spotlight in her own way to stand firmly by his side and support him.Juliet asked tentatively, Brother Alan, are you really leaving tomorrow?That’s right. I’m heading out tomorrow, Alan replied.A look of dejection crossed Juliet’s face. After a moment’s hesitation, something suddenly occurred to her, and she spoke up. Brother Alan, come out for a walk with me!Alan questioned her, You’re a huge celebrity. If you step outside casually, won’t the paparazzi trail you and take photos?Juliet smiled. We’ll just disguise ourselves, just like when I picked you up at the airport last time!She went on, Let me take you to the spot we used to play when we were little. Do you remember Gonggu Lane?Gonggu Lane? Alan furrowed his brows. The name felt oddly familiar yet distant at the sam

Even though she could not see Juliet’s face, her figure alone made it obvious that she was a breathtaking beauty—her curves outshone Caroline and even Mia by an overwhelming margin.Caroline’s heart sank to rock bottom in an instant.Dejectedly, a thought crossed her mind: No wonder Alan always turned down my advances. He’s already found a new lover here in Neon City.Noticing her sister suddenly freeze, Caroline’s young cousin asked curiously, Sis, what’s wrong?Caroline snapped back to reality and let out a bitter laugh. Nothing. Just lost in thought.Her cousin grinned and pressed, Are you sad about leaving? Why don’t you quit your job at Delaney Group and move back to Neon City?A hollow melancholy washed over Caroline.Her family had never really wanted her to stay away.Her father, uncle and grandfather all hoped she would remain in Neon City and pursue a relationship with Langston, the young heir of the Austin Family.But Caroline’s heart was set on going back.It was not the p

If he failed to give her a satisfying explanation today, she would definitely try every means to dig out the truth later on, and might even bring the matter up to Mia.With this thought in mind, Alan spoke up. When I was little, Miss Juliet’s parents brought her to the Plus City Orphanage. They donated a large sum of money to the orphanage back then and took part in a one-on-one charity sponsorship program, where one family supports one orphan. That’s how I met Miss Juliet. Since I’m a little older than her, she’s always called me brother, and we’ve gotten along like siblings ever since.Juliet caught on right away that Alan wanted to hide his identity as the young master of the Smith Family. She nodded and said to Caroline, That’s right, so Brother Alan and I have known each other for ages!Everything clicked into place for Caroline.It was hardly unusual for wealthy people to engage in charity work.On the whole, Alan’s reasoning sounded plausible and lined up well with what she kne

That’s right, Gaston, Alan’s male cousin, cut in. I’ve crossed paths with Louise from the Bruce Family before. She’s an icy, reserved woman who rarely attends social events. Countless high-society galas at home and abroad have sent her elaborate invitations, yet she’s turned every single one down. Courting her would be next to impossible. On top of that, I already have a formal engagement. If I pursued her, the Bruces would see right through my ulterior motives.Wendell, the eldest son of Domingo—the third brother and one of Alan’s younger cousins—could not hide his eagerness as he spoke up. Grandfather, let me give it a try!Mitchell glanced at his nephew, whose features were plain and unremarkable, and shook his head. Wendell, the Bruce Family already stands stronger than us. Even Gaston, our eldest grandson, might not be deemed worthy in their eyes—what chance do you have?Domingo’s tone turned sour. Eldest brother, there’s no need to speak like that. Who laid down a rule that the