On the cozy bed, a fierce competition for Gwendolyn’s attention erupted between the two little ones.

Zendaya and Benedict both vied for the prime spot next to their beloved mother, even tussling to snuggle up to her.

Benedict, being the more mature and sensible older brother, eventually conceded defeat.

He graciously shifted his little pillow next to Cedrick’s.

After a good half-hour of chaos, the family finally settled down, ready to drift off into dreamland.

Little did they suspect that as soon as the lights went out, a tiny voice belonging to Zendaya pierced the darkness.

“Mommy, my heart is racing like crazy. I just can’t fall asleep,” Zendaya whimpered, her voice carrying a tinge of desperation.

Cedrick, his voice laced with lazy amusement, chimed in. “Zendy, you were sprinting like a cheetah before bedtime. It’s no wonder you’re all wound up.”

Gwendolyn remained silent.

While Zendaya struggled to find sleep, Benedict desperately needed it.

Gwendolyn could see the exhaustion etched on his face. After spending hours in the lab receiving treatments, Benedict deserved a restful night at home.

While she was pondering a solution, Cedrick proposed one. “What if your mommy tells you both a bedtime story?”

Zendaya perked up. “Yes, please!”

Benedict rolled his eyes. “That’s boring.”

Cedrick had a secret agenda. He was hoping that exposing Benedict to more fairy tales and their enchanting lessons might soften his precocious and adult-like demeanor.

He insisted, “Benny, you’ve never experienced your mommy’s storytelling, have you? Consider it a new experience, and it’ll also help soothe Zendy to sleep.”

Benedict grudgingly shifted his position, tucking his arms in. “Whatever. Girls are so troublesome. Even when it comes to bedtime, they want attention before they’re willing to sleep.”

brother’s grumbling and

gentle patience, she coaxed her sickly brother, “Oh, Benny, I’m not being troublesome. Just give Mommy’s stories a chance. They’re

a flicker of curiosity danced in his

Cedrick’s gaze seemed to convey a message without words as he nodded

a worn-out fairy tale book from the bedside table. Flipping through the pages, she began

as he absorbed every word of Gwendolyn’s storytelling. He couldn’t help but admire her

Harrick Villa, an aura of

and tender as Gwendolyn was surrounded

turned into a beautiful young lady. She reunited with the prince at the grand ball, got married, and had two adorable little babies. They were never

narrating the story, the main bedroom was filled with soft and regular breathing as everyone

the bedside lamp, Cedrick and the two little

gaze lingered on their peaceful faces, her eyes eventually

a gentle flick, she switched off the lamp, surrendering herself to

that Cedrick was made well aware of the rumors swirling around Zendaya calling Charles “Daddy” at the dinner table and how Zendaya managed to stir up chaos during Charles’ blind

this as an opportunity to spread some

extremely insulting and

of the situation, he swiftly contained the news and even asked Nico to withdraw a

Cloudington Group incurred losses

“Why in the world did you rub Mr. Jenson the wrong way during your date yesterday? With Jenson Group canceling their collaboration with our Cloudington Group, this is like a clear warning to our family. You have no idea who he is in the business world. He’s like a ruthless and decisive Grim Reaper.

still half-asleep, was utterly confused

this? How could I possibly offend him when I don’t even

up inside him.

about the collaboration cancellation. He had this cold expression, and I knew he was clearly holding back his anger. When I

genuinely had no clue where the problem stemmed from. “Dad, I haven’t even met Cedrick Jenson. How could I possibly have offended him?” she

“Jess, tell your father everything you

“Okay.”

with a pat on her face, started to recount the events of the previous day. She had only done a few things, so

is nothing more than a low-life. Not only did he spend time in jail, but he’s now also playing around with a mistress, and get this, he even fathered an illegitimate child. He had the audacity to come for a date with me, probably hoping I’d legitimize his illegitimate child and allow her to bear my name as her

her. I lost my cool and lashed out at her a bit. After that, I reached out to some newspapers and reporters to expose Charles’ wild ways. But it looks like I didn’t give enough money, as no juicy Newton Group scandals made headlines from last night until this morning. I guess the plan

Eva exchanged puzzled looks, trying to make sense

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