"Hmm? You bought it for a billion?"Charles returned home, looking at the contract that Maria handed him, he couldn't believe it, "If I didn't know Yu Meilin was a woman, I would really think you used some extraordinary means.""Look what's been in your head all day!"Maria huffed irritably, then told him what had happened at Yu Meilin's house today.After Charles listened, he was even more incredulous, "A story, plus a lovesick knot is worth a billion? Maria, your story and lovesick knots are really valuable!""That's it!"Maria suddenly paused, "Ah, husband, I won't tell you anymore, I just remembered that book, wait for me, I will find it."Previously, when Noah Swinton had a car accident, to afford the medical expenses, Maria sold their old house. Anyway, Noah Swinton was in the hospital and she was in school, so it didn't matter if they didn't have a home.Before selling the house, She packed up everything in the house. There wasn't anything valuable, just some albums and that bo
After the orchard was purchased, the next day Charles started to renovate the one-thousand-acre property, which was a vast project. Fortunately, Charles had enough money to hire half the workers from the capital to construct the estate, hoping to finish it as soon as possible.When the headquarters moved to the capital, the entertainment company where Luna worked also moved there.After Luna finished her work at the company, she came to the villa to look for Maria excitedly."Ria, I have some good news!"Maria was studying recipes. Upon hearing Luna's words, she put down the tablet and looked curiously, "Luna, what's the good news?""Hehe..."Luna had a sneaky smile, "Have you ever heard of Rivas?"Rivas?Maria blinked her eyes and nodded subconsciously, "Of course! He is a famous international pianist, the North Star of the piano world, with a high reputation in the international piano circles. Why?""Hahaha..."Luna already had a big smile on her face as she gestured dramatically t
Seven days later.Luna and Maria arrived at the Wei Luna Hotel in Beijing early in the morning."He's in the presidential suite on the upper floor."After taking the elevator, Luna looked at the elevator wall with a high head and seemed ready for a big battle. "Maria, you need to show your skills. There is only one chance, and we must firmly grasp it!"Opportunities are always prepared for those who are ready. After deciding to enter the piano industry, Maria practiced the piano for two hours every day. She is quite confident in this."Ok, Luna, don't worry, I will definitely perform well."Just as she finished speaking, the elevator 'dinged', and the elevator doors opened in front of them. When Maria saw the densely packed crowd in the corridor, she felt overwhelmed."Haha... haha... Luna, there are so many people. Can we still meet Rivas?""Oh my God!"Luna's face fell, "Why are there so many people? Did they all come to find Rivas?""I see."Luna grabbed Maria’s hand and hurried
After Manager Luna signed with Maria, aside from the previous competition, the two had never appeared together in public. Hence, when people saw Maria, they naturally assumed she was Mia.After all, the internal matters of the company were not intentionally publicized, so only a few people were in the know.Just then, the elevator dinged, and a woman with a stern expression wheeled a man out in a wheelchair.The man in the wheelchair was slightly pale. His hands rested on the armrests of the wheelchair and he radiated a unique demeanor that gave people the feeling that he was someone of high status not to be offended.Maria’s eyes did not fall on the woman but lingered on the man's face.Her eyes quickly reddened and she took two uncontrollable steps towards the wheelchair,"Dad..."This was the first time Maria had seen Andrew since he went missing.The sight of him after pining for him drove her to wish she could rush into his arms right now.Andrew lifted his eyelids and calmly reg
The door opened, and Mia, under the envious glare of many, triumphantly pushed Andrew into Rivas's room.Inside the room, Rivas sat upright on the sofa in a suit. He looked to be in his fifties, in his middle age, but his eyes were bright, and he exuded the unique temperament of artists, generating a sense of admirable respect from others.Seeing him, Andrew smiled and said, "Rivas, it's been more than twenty years, and you still look as charming as ever!"To his surprise, Rivas asked, "Andrew, why… Why are you in a wheelchair?"Andrew waved his hand and said, "It's a long story, really.""Hehe..."Rivas stood up and extended his hand to Andrew, "Thirty years ago, you disappeared. I thought I would never see you again. Never thought that we would be able to meet again today, it's really a rare chance."Andrew laughed, then turned to Mia, "Mimi, say hi to uncle."Immediately Mia’s face showed a bright, friendly smile, "Uncle.""This..."Rivas pointed to Mia and curiously asked Andrew,
"Mimi!"In a low voice, Andrew shouted, causing Mia to retract the gloating expression on her face. But she still glanced at the people around her with satisfaction before pushing Andrew towards the elevator.As she passed Maria, Mia intentionally slowed her steps."Maria, one must be self-aware. Trash should stay in the trash can, not make a spectacle of themselves!"Luna was so angry that her face turned red, ready to retort, "You...""That's enough, Luna."Maria pulled Luna back and shook her head at her.Luna felt extremely wronged and indignantly defended Maria. "Ria, I don't understand! You've been living with Andrew for over 20 years. When he had a car accident, you were the one taking care of him, spending all your savings on his treatment. But in the end, it's Mia who benefits?"Maria bitterly chuckled, "That's fate, I guess...""What fate!"Luna was so furious she raised her voice. "Is 20 years of companionship not as close as blood relations?"Seeing Mia's face becoming m
Through the earpiece, Charles' deep voice echoed, "Ria, how did it go? Have you met Rivas?"Maria heard his voice, the tension she had been concealing almost collapsed. Her voice trembled slightly, a hint of tears laced the edges of her words. "No, I haven't even seen him. Andrew took Mia in with him. When Mia came out, she said that Rivas had already chosen her."Charles' voice deepened even more. "Only Andrew went in? Didn't anyone else go in?""No."Maria sniffed, watching as half the crowd had already left. She spoke, demoralized, "We're planning on leaving now...""Wait."Charles cut her off, "Ria, wait for me at the Weiwang Hotel with Luna. I'll be there within an hour.""Okay, well, we'll wait for you."Seeing Maria end the call, Luna inquired anxiously, "What did CEO Smith say, Ria?"Maria put her phone away. "My husband told us to wait for him here, he'll be here within an hour!""Ah! That's wonderful!"Luna instantly perked up, grabbing Ria and jumping in excitement. "Sinc
Rivas stayed in his room for a long time, making sure all the other guests had left and nobody would come to bother him, he finally breathed a sigh of relief."Sigh, to pull strings for somebody for the first time makes me a bit guilty, I wonder why?"His bodyguard walked alongside him, shaking his head with a smile, "Rivas, I've been with you for so long, this is the first time I've seen you like this. That Mia Lesser, compared to the pianists you've worked with in the past, she's lacking."Rivas shrugged, looking helpless, "Can't help it, I have a good relationship with Andrew Lesser. We've not met for over two decades, consider this a gift I'm giving him upon our reunion."As they reached the elevator, the elevator doors suddenly opened in front of them, and a man and a woman walked out."Oh dear, I wanted to stay a while longer at the piano, but you insisted we come up!""We finished our meal, it's unseemly to linger in the dining room given our status.""If we don't fit in, we do