In Jessica's world, marriage had to go through one's parents. This was true even though she now regretted listening to her mother. She believed this fact in her very bones. Kathryn's sudden marriage turned her understanding of the world upside down. And it was a fake marriage too!When Kathryn heard Jessica ask if she'd been scammed, she felt a headache coming. "No. Don't jump to conclusions.""Where are you now? I'm going to see you!"Jessica seemed not to have heard what Kathryn said. Now, she was absolutely worried.Kathryn said, "I'm really fine. You don't need to worry, Jessica.""How can I not worry? When Grandma died, she told me to take good care of you …" Jessica choked up.At the mention of their grandmother, Kathryn felt a pang in her heart. Waves of pain radiated from her chest. Before Kathryn could answer, Jessica started crying. "How could you not tell me that you got married? It's such a big deal! How am I supposed to keep my promise to Grandma now?"Kathryn w
"It isn't what you think!" Kathryn couldn't tell Lewis about the fake marriage. She was reminded of Jessica's concern. So, she knew she wouldn't escape being told off if Lewis found out about it.But she couldn't not tell him either, since Lewis was making her take Chris to see him. When she thought of all the troubles lying had brought her, Kathryn didn't dare to lie again. "We're in a fake marriage." She told him everything she'd told Jessica.After she finished, Lewis was quiet. But it only lasted a moment. After that, Lewis was immediately enraged. "Divorce. Divorce now! What mess are you two in?""Mr. Huber, I …""How dare you get involved in the Albert family's matters? Don't you know what kind of trouble that is?" Knowing that it was the Albert family, Lewis was even more upset.Sensing Lewis' agitation, Kathryn was worried that he might get a heart attack.Now that Lewis wanted her to divorce, Kathryn was in an even more difficult position. "It's not as simple as you th
Cara got even more concerned when Kathryn refused to call Chris and still wanted to go out.After some thought, she said, "Why don't I go with you then?"Even if Kathryn weren't Chris' wife, Cara would still insist on going with her. She was just so worried about Kathryn considering her injury. Since Cara was so determined, Kathryn could only nod. "Okay then. We'll go together." As for Lewis, Kathryn didn't see any reason to hide anything about him. Chris was only her superior. It was only because the news of the marriage got out that things were so complicated now.If Chris found out about Lewis through Cara, she didn't have to explain anything to him.In this way, Kathryn came to leave with Cara. However, when she changed, she used the opportunity to call Markus. At that moment, Chris was having a meeting. When Markus received the call, he knocked and went into the room. Elise Schiffer was also attending the meeting, but Markus didn't get her to talk to Chris. Instead, he
Even though both Chris and Lewis had a significant role in Harborlean, they had never interacted before. That phone call was the first time they got in touch with each other.Chris took out his cigarettes and lit one up. He then said to Markus, "Come with me."Markus nodded. "Okay."...Meanwhile, Kathryn had arrived at Arctic Splendor. Jean Fleming, the butler, had asked Cara to leave the room.It was a sunny day, and the glorious sunshine shone on the chessboard. The room was warm.Kathryn was polishing a peacock relief sculpture with sandpaper, but she was so anxious that she could hardly breathe. The old man, who was playing chess with himself in front of her was too silent. From what Kathryn knew about him, she might have gotten into trouble if he behaved like that. Whenever her relief sculpture was out of shape, Lewis would always remain calm at first. Lewis suddenly threw a chess piece heavily onto the chessboard.Kathryn became tense out of fright. Her hands couldn'
Kathryn didn't look like someone well-connected with powerful backgrounds. Chris and Markus couldn't figure out how she knew Lewis, someone renowned in Harborlean.While they were still thinking about that, Jean walked towards them and said respectfully, "Mr. Albert, Mr. Huber said you could go inside now."Chris nodded coldly.Kathryn was suffering from a brain freeze. She hoped to black out right away. She didn't expect Lewis to order her to be at Arctic Splendor and invite Chris over.Kathryn wasn't sure what to do at the moment. Lewis looked towards her and said, "Go and cook the beef stew. I want the meat tender.""Okay." Kathryn stood up hastily and tossed the sandpaper she was holding aside. She didn't dare to look at Chris' long face and bolted as if escaping. She didn't get far before she felt the pain on the top of her foot and winced. In a stern voice, Lewis said, "Restless girl! Why can't you do anything well? Walk slower if you're injured!""Okay, I know," Kathryn
Kathryn's body tensed up as she sat beside Chris. Inside, she was praying for Lewis to have mercy on her. She wasn't sure if there was a problem with the kitchen lighting. But she had just noticed that much of the beef in the stew still looked quite raw.Chris stared at the stew before him. Without the vegetables, it seemed like a bowl of clear water. The undercooked beef took him aback. He didn't know what to say. Despite his reservations, Chris nodded in response to Lewis' question and took a bite. "How is it?" Lewis asked seriously.Chris frowned and glanced at his wife, who sat beside him, looking upset. Her head was hung so low that it almost reached her chest. She was aware of her cooking skills.Lewis said, "It's awful, isn't it? Seems like you didn't know her enough before getting married. She's not a good match for you."It was then that Kathryn finally realized where Lewis' intentions lay. She sensed the coldness next to her and instinctively looked toward Lewis.T
Lewis leaned back in his seat. He no longer appeared serious and strict anymore. He served himself a bit of the beef stew and turned to Chris, asking, "Have you tried her cooking before?"Chris didn't speak a word.Lewis continued, "She's so careless and always fails at everything. I thought you didn't understand her well enough.""Mr. Huber!" Kathryn's voice choked up. She suddenly felt like a burden. Lewis had labeled her careless, making her believe she was a constant worry to others. Lewis asked Chris to take a seat. Since whatever Kathryn cooked was inedible, he requested that dinner be prepared again. As Lewis was no longer serious, he asked Chris, "Franco disagrees with your marriage, doesn't he?"Lewis might be the only person in Harborlean brave enough to refer Franco in such a manner. Franco was no ordinary person. He was the head of the most elite family in Harborlean.At the mention of his father, Chris' face darkened slightly. Lewis sensed the tangled dynamics wit
Kathryn felt her breath catch as she was pulled to sit on Chris' lap."Mr. Albert.""Have you always been such an honest person?" Chris asked coldly. He thought she had confessed too quickly.Kathryn nodded vigorously. "Yes, I've always been this honest."Chris chuckled as he stroked Kathryn's jaw. "I believe you've heard what Mr. Huber said just now?""What?" blurted Kathryn. Lewis had said so many things just now that she wasn't sure what Chris was referring to. The next moment, Chris responded, "He said he's leaving you in my care. I'll be your guardian from now on. Clear?""I don't need a guardian anymore!" Kathryn didn't understand why Chris said that and stuttered."Of course, you need one with that brain of yours."Kathryn was too shocked to speak and found herself almost breathless. She wondered what he meant when he made that comment about her brain, and it made her question herself. Yet, she didn't dare to argue. Although Chris appeared to be smiling, he also se