CHAPTER 65

Chapter 65

After the Murray family had left, Jerome called Victor and Andrew over. “Is Clayton really injured?”

Victor and Andrew nodded. “Yes, Grandpa. But he’s okay now.”

Jerome nodded. “Even if he’s not injured, he won’t go back to see Calvin.”

Victor and Andrew were silent.

“It’s hard for Clayton, too. Forget it. When you see him, tell him to come and visit me when he is free.” Jerome’s tone was depressed. After all, only the people involved could solve the knot.

Victor nodded.

Jerome stood up and walked into the yard alone. The withered garden in late autumn made him even more unhappy.

Jerome, Benny, and George met when they were young. Over years of ups and downs in the business world, there was competition and

cooperation between them. They appreciated and competed with each other.

George had passed away early. The Sorenson family wasn’t big and gradually died down in the business world.

Jerome thought the heavens were fair to them because their efforts over the years hadn’t been in vain. Both his Maguire Group and Benny’s Murray Corporation were getting better and better. Benny had helped Clayton establish Rayson International back then to compensate him,

and Clayton had developed it well in just a few years.

However, Jerome and Benny had both lost their wives and were alone in their old age.

Jerome’s wife had died long ago. He had brought up four sons himself and had been busy with business. He had no intention of remarrying.

For him, the romance in his youth was gone.

But Benny had married three wives and had three sons and a daughter with different mothers, which had laid hidden dangers for their family’s current situation. Those things had then affected his grandson, Clayton.

Clayton had had a hard life, but he was blessed. He had been through hardships in such an environment and had finally become who he was

today.

However, Clayton’s path was still full of obstacles ahead. Jerome felt sorry for him.

Having encountered countless people in his life, Jerome could see through Calvin and Jennie’s thoughts after meeting them that day.

He felt sorry for Clayton and could understand why he had chosen to stay away from Calvin.

Clayton looked cold but was compassionate and wasn’t heartless. Jerome hoped Calvin could realize that earlier instead of forcing Clayton further away from him and finally losing their blood ties.

‘Alas! The children and grandchildren have their own fortune. I don’t even interfere with my grandchildren’s lives. There is nothing I can do

for the Murray family,‘ Jerome thought.

It was past four o’clock. The film crew of “It Lasts for Three Lives” was shooting at the movie studio when a minivan approached quietly.

The director sent a logistics staff over. After a while, the staff returned, and the people in the minivan began to unload things.

“Sir, Ms. Gwendolyn Carey sent someone to deliver pastries and coffee for everyone,” the staff reported.

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The director stood up and stretched. “Oh? Then, tell everyone to take a break, eat something, and refresh before filming.”

“Okay.” The staff happily brought some people to move and distribute the food and drinks.

Gwendolyn, who was removing her makeup in the dressing room, felt confused when she heard someone thank her.

Tiana rushed in to tell Gwendolyn and Steven what had happened outside.

“I didn’t order pastries.” Gwendolyn was surprised.

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Steven turned to go out. He stopped the actors who wanted to express their gratitude and responded to them on Gwendolyn’s behalf. Since the things were sent in Gwendolyn’s name, he could only go along with the misunderstanding.

After that, Steven returned to the dressing room and asked seriously, “Gwen, tell me the truth. Is someone pursuing you? Or do you have a boyfriend but keep it from me? Are they trying to curry favor with you in this way?”

Gwendolyn’s hand holding the cotton pad paused, and an enchanting face instantly emerged in her mind. She wondered, ‘Could that pervert have followed me to the movie studio?‘

“Steven, don’t talk nonsense. Gwen is in our sight 24 hours a day. We would have known it if she were dating someone,” Tiana retorted.

Steven and Tiana lived in the big house with Gwendolyn and went in and out together with her. ‘How can there be anything we don’t know? Steven is getting more and more nervous nowadays,‘ Tiana thought.

Steven thought Tiana’s words made sense.

Upon seeing Gwendolyn in a daze, Steven sighed. “Gwen, I have to nag you again. Although you’ve gained some popularity, you haven’t become famous yet. If you have a relationship now, it will be a devastating blow to your career. Look at those people who have debuted with you. Who else is left? Only you! Those two, who want to find a rich husband, can’t even get supporting roles now. Your two classmates believe love is more important than career. As soon as their relationships were exposed, the number of their fans dropped sharply. So, you must

understand the importance of this matter.”

Gwendolyn listened to Steven’s usual nagging while applying skin care.

“Gwen, your future is promising. When you become famous, your life will reach a higher level, and you will meet better men who are worthy of you. Don’t fall for your classmates or other useless young lads now, understand? Gwen, you deserve something better. It’s no longer a trend for female celebrities to marry into a prestigious family but to build themselves one!” Steven raised his little finger and spoke

passionately.

Gwendolyn stared intently at Steven’s face. The latter felt awkward and rubbed his face. “Wh–What’s wrong? Is my face dirty?” He hurriedly turned to look in the mirror.

“No, I just want to see if you have more wrinkles. You will get wrinkles if you nag like this!” Gwendolyn said seriously.

Tiana sniggered.

Steven pointed at Gwendolyn with his little finger angrily. “Gwen, I’m doing this for your own good!”

Gwendolyn nodded vigorously. “Yes, yes. Okay, I know. But why do I feel like we’re waiting to be bid for a good price?”

Steven frowned. “So what? We have the value. Of course, we have to sell for a good price.”

Tiana whispered, “Gwen, Steven is like a pimp in a brothel.”

Gwendolyn laughed and nodded. “Yeah, it’s like he’s forcing young ladies into prostitution!”

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Steven poked Tiana in the head furiously. “Brat, what are you talking about? Nonsense! What kind of metaphor is that?”

Tiana held her head and apologized. “I was wrong. I won’t say it again.”

Gwendolyn laughed happily.

After removing her makeup, Gwendolyn left with Steven and Tiana..

When they reached the entrance, a beautiful woman came over. “Ms. Carey, I’m here to pick you up.”

“Regina?” Gwendolyn was stunned.

Regina smiled sweetly. “Hi, Ms. Carey.”

“I still have something to do. You can go first. My manager will send me home.” Gwendolyn refused straight away and pushed the responsibility onto Steven.

Regina looked at Steven with the same smile. “Steven, Mr. Maguire also wants to see you. Let’s go together. And this young lady.” She pointed

at Tiana.

Gwendolyn was dumbfounded.

Steven was stunned and thought, ‘Regina is Victor’s secretary. Why did she come here? Is she here for Gwen? And Mr. Maguire also wants to

see me?‘

“Steven?” Regina called him again, her smile fading.

“Okay, okay. It’s my honor to meet Mr. Maguire. Where is he?” Steven replied excitedly.

“He’s waiting in the car,” Regina uttered with a smile.

The Stretch Lincoln Limousine was parked on the boulevard further down the road.

The three of them got in the car at Regina’s signal.

Victor sat on the seat leisurely, looked at them with folded arms, and crossed his long legs casually. He looked elegant and nonchalant yet majestic and noble.

Tiana’s eyes widened. ‘Oh, my goodness! How can there be such a handsome guy on earth?‘ she exclaimed inwardly.

Gwendolyn sat opposite Victor with impatience.

Steven greeted respectfully, “Mr. Maguire.”

Victor nodded.

Upon seeing Gwendolyn look at him impatiently, Victor grinned. “I told you I’d pick you up from work every day. From tomorrow on, I’ll also send you to work.”

Gwendolyn rolled her eyes.

Steven looked at Gwendolyn and then Victor in confusion. He had known Victor for several years but had never seen such a gentle and affecţionate expression on his face.

“Steven, I’m going to date Gwen. Do you have a problem with that?” Victor asked lightly.

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Steven looked back at Gwendolyn abruptly.

Gwendolyn smiled. “Steven, we just talked about it. You said I shouldn’t be in a relationship.”

Steven could feel Victor’s cold gaze without looking back.

Steven licked his lips. “Gwen, I haven’t finished what I said just now. If you want to date someone, you must find a perfect man like Mr.

Maguire. Why would you not want Mr. Maguire to be your boyfriend? Are you stupid?”

Gwendolyn resisted the urge to strangle Steven and enunciated, “Steven, I despise you!”

Steven let out a cheeky chuckle.

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Victor looked at Gwendolyn with a triumphant smile. Regina, who sat in the passenger seat, shook her head. ‘No wonder Ms. Carey thought Mr. Maguire was childish. It’s an eye–opener for us. One can actually date somebody like this!‘ she mused.

That day, there was a regular meeting of Maguire Group and Vaughn Corporation’s joint construction project.

Isabella and Rihanna went to Maguire Group with Zayn. After the meeting, Zayn left while Isabella and Rihanna stayed to collate information

with the project members of Maguire Group.

That had become a regular part of their work. Isabella and Rihanna were familiar with the project members of Maguire Group and worked well with them. The employees of Maguire Group also liked those two beautiful, diligent interns from Vaughn Corporation and wanted to

poach them.

Isabella stretched. “I’m going to have a coffee. Does anybody need anything?”

Some people requested coffee and juice. Rihanna said, “I’ll go with you.”

The pantry of Maguire Group was more spacious than that of Vaughn Corporation, and there was a wide variety of beverages. Isabella and Rihanna made beverages according to everyone’s preferences and carried them back to the conference room.

“Isabella!” Suddenly, a roar came from behind them.

Isabella and Rihanna turned around.

Zachary, in a beige customized suit, glared at Isabella.

Isabella frowned. The Winslow family was engaged in real estate, so it wasn’t surprising they had business with Maguire Group. But she didn’t expect to run into Zachary there. She rarely thought about her past with him then.

However, her heart still ached when she saw him. After all, it was a wound in her heart. It would slowly scab if she left it, but it’d still bleed if she touched it.

Zachary took two steps forward and glanced at the beverages in Isabella’s hands condescendingly. “You’d rather be a server here than the lady of the Winslow family? Isabella, why would you degrade yourself like this?”

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