Bride of Retribution: Aloof Billionaire's Dominant Game

This time of year is supposed to have the best weather.

The noon breeze gently blows, but it doesn’t have the cold bite of winter, nor the oppressive heat of summer; it feels comfortable.

Such warm sunshine scatters softly like golden yellow, even the bluestone pavements are illuminated, giving off a round and gentle glow.

The alley bought by Ji Wu spans several courtyards, most of which house koi and green plants. Some have begonia trees, others have banana trees; their lush green leaves peek over the low walls, glistening in the sunlight, exquisite like green jade.

It’s almost summer, but the weather is fresh and crisp. There’s a faint rose scent left by Charlotte Miller in the air, permeating his senses along with that exquisite silhouette half-hidden under the tree’s shade, making everything appear wonderful.

If it weren’t for this damned wedding, today would almost make him happy.

Even just the formalities make him agitated. Yet, he knows without going through with this wedding, the knot in Charlotte’s heart would probably never untangle, and they wouldn’t have a future of happiness.

Just as he watched Charlotte’s silhouette walk to the gate, she turned around once opening the gate, giving him a lazy yet sweet smile, like this warm and dazzling sunshine.

Over the years, he really had aged a lot, but Charlotte, having given birth to Mia, exuded more femininity. Just such a casual smile was enough to make him lose the composure he was supposed to have.

Atlas Hallow calmly asked himself, is he crazy?

To actually send the woman he loves most to marry another man, the turmoil in his heart was something no one could understand. Clearly unwilling, but he had to do it, even if it’s just a few days as another’s nominal wife, or even without registration, it almost drove him insane.

The most stressful, upsetting thing of his life should be this, right?

There are many things he can resolve, but many he can’t; he’s not strong enough to erase Charlotte’s memory, or make her forget the promise with Rogers,

Ten minutes later, he saw Charlotte coming out with Mia in her arms.

”Luna, be careful when you go to Las Vegas for the competition yourself, don’t gamble too much; a little is okay, but don’t overdo it.” Luna enjoys playing a few rounds, Charlotte has always known. But over the years, Luna has learned moderation, so although she nags, deep down she is reassured.

Freya Morgon followed with a suitcase behind Charlotte, unable to resist saying a few more words to Luna: ”Luna, we’ll probably be gone just for a few days, take care of yourself.”

Luna, still with a face full of impatience, nodded: ”Got it, you guys are so annoying...”

After speaking, she turned back to close the courtyard door, Charlotte and Freya exchanged a smile. Luna seemed changed quite a lot, but her young lady temper indeed still had a bit, especially with her sharp tongue, they’re really worried it might cause her trouble.

Seeing Charlotte holding Mia, Atlas strode up to them.

Before reaching Mia, he already, instinctively, extended his arms. Mia giggled, happily threw herself into Atlas’s embrace.

Charlotte couldn’t help but sigh, was it instinct?

Mia seemed to easily accept Atlas, even felt exceptionally fond.

Atlas, a bit entranced, looked at his daughter, where in the world could there be such a beautiful little darling?

Long, black hair was neatly combed straight, softly swaying in the breeze; she wore the pink diamond hairclip he’d given her, noble yet adorable.

The same shade of pink dress matched with a thin white jacket, although a bit petite, she looked like a delicate doll.

Mia’s best feature was her pair of bright, clear big eyes; her pupils like black crystal, purer than mountain spring water, more dazzling than the sun.

Every time he saw those eyes, his heart felt like an invisible wave of emotion was struck, Mia resembled him everywhere, like carrying his shadow, yet those eyes were just like Charlotte’s.

He wondered when Mia grew up, she would surely be a stunning beauty, what if there was a man wanting to take her away?

Better not think about such distant problems, now his child’s mother was about to be taken by someone else, that’s a real issue.

Holding Mia, the corners of his mouth softly curved upward, asking gently: ”Mia, how about I take you on a plane ride?”

”Okay...” Mia nodded sensibly, then rested her little head on Atlas’s shoulder, sweetly and softly said: ”Uncle, your shoulders are so broad, different from mommy’s.”

Atlas was touched by this ”Uncle”, though he didn’t want to force Mia to change her way of calling him now, since appearances weren’t most important, yet it still sounded a bit grating.

”Uncle has prepared your favorite strawberries.” Already arranged for her favorite foods on the plane: strawberries, tender fish, and fresh vegetables, ensuring the little darling wouldn’t go hungry during the long flight.

”And chocolate cake?” Mia whispered in Atlas’s ear, as if scared of being overheard.

”Does Mia like chocolate cake?” How could he not know Mia likes this? He remembered asking Charlotte about Mia’s habits, Charlotte had mentioned strawberries and fresh fish.

”Mm, I really like it, but mommy won’t let me eat it, because if I eat it, I’ll cough...” Mia made a coughing gesture covering her mouth, Atlas felt like his heart was melting.

”Yes, there is the best chocolate cake...” Holding her, he opened the car door.

While he was speaking, Charlotte had her ears pricked up listening.

This little imp gets more clever now, knowing she can’t get chocolate cake from her, so she asks Atlas; perhaps she knew Atlas would indulge her?

Yet how could she be so greedy? Isn’t it because she didn’t want Mia to eat, there was once she ate a piece of chocolate cake and coughed terribly, not sure if it was the cake or something else. Since then, she hadn’t let Mia have it, always thinking when she gets older and healthier, it won’t be too late to eat it.

But she hadn’t considered that Mia was just a child, who wouldn’t care about such things, only wanting to eat her favorite foods.

Charlotte sighed heavily watching Mia’s adorable expression, whispered: ”Mia, mommy said you can’t eat that.”

She wanted her voice to sound stern, but couldn’t manage it, who could possibly speak harshly to such a little girl?

The car door was already closed, Little Mia sat in the back seat buckled up, softly saying: ”Mommy, just one bite, just one bite is fine.”

Seems not letting her have a small bite really made it seemed like her fault.

Taking his private plane wasn’t tiring, having space to move around meant Mia wouldn’t get bored. When the plane landed, Rogers was already there to greet her.

From a distance, Charlotte noticed Rogers looked somewhat weary, she rushed over hugging him, softly comforting: ”God will bless Grandmother Mary...”

She didn’t have particular religious beliefs, but thought since Grandmother Mary was so devout, if there were truly deities in this world, they would bring the best blessings to a believer, even if leaving it would still be fulfilling.

”Thank you, Luna...” Rogers, a doctor, was accustomed to life and death, but when the person he respected and loved the most was about to leave, he still couldn’t accept it.

”How is Grandmother Mary’s condition now?” Charlotte was worried because Rogers really seemed unwell.

”She hasn’t woken up since yesterday...” Rogers’s eyes reddened, he told his Grandmother Mary that Luna had returned and they were ready for the wedding, Grandmother Mary smiled and instructed him to take a diamond crown as a wedding gift for Luna, but by evening slipped into a coma.

”She’ll get better...” Seeing Rogers with red eyes, Charlotte’s tears almost fell. Such matters are truly beyond human control, ultimately everyone must face parting with death.

She knew it was consolation, but when seeing Grandmother Mary, Charlotte was still frightened.

Such close contact with someone nearing the end of life, was truly so cruel...