Love Is a Sweet Addiction

James did not expect this. He came all the way to Randall City. He was asked to leave even before discussing business with Mr. Russell. Moreover, his expensive gifts had been returned as well.

James clenched his gift bags and spoke to Terence, “Mr. Russell has a bad temper. I hope that you will not be asked to leave too.”

Ignoring James’ ironic words, Terence reminded same, and said calmly, “I’ll try.”

Before leaving, James glance at Esther, “Please excuse us then. I wish you good luck.”

James left with Anne. Suddenly, Anne stopped and walked into the drawing-room. She spoke to Esther with a smile, “Esther, may I have a word with you?”

Glancing at Terence and James, Esther said, “You can say it here.”

From what Esther knew of Anne, Anne would not talk about something good, even she spoke with a smile and her tone was friendly. More importantly, Esther was waiting to meet Mr. Russell.

Korbin walked over and apologized to Terence, “I’m sorry, Mr. Gibson. Mr. Russell did not sleep well last night. He is taking a nap. Would you mind waiting?”

Terence answered without hesitation, “No problem. We can wait.”

“Okay. Please have some tea then. I’ll get someone to bring you some refreshments over.”

“Thanks, Korbin.”

Korbin smiled apologetically and left.

As soon as Korbin left, James said maliciously, “Mr. Russell was full of energy when I met him just now. He said that he is sleepy now. Uncle Terence, I’m afraid that you won’t have a chance to meet him.”

Terence said, “I don’t mind. Esther and I are free anyway.”

Anne held Esther’s arm and said, “Esther, since you cannot meet Mr. Russell now, let’s have a chat. I would love to share some information about Mr. Russell’s personality for helping you to get prepared. Let’s talk about it in the garden.”

Seeing that Anne insisted, Esther agreed because Anne could not play any tricks here.

When they came to the garden, Esther glanced at Anne, who put on heavy makeup and wore a sexy dress and high heels. She mockingly said with a smile, “Anne, you are pregnant. Is it appropriate for you to dress up like this and come all the way from City R?”

Anne’s expression changed slightly. James did not notice this. She wondered if Esther had suspected as she must know something about this.

It was indeed inappropriate for dressing like this. Anne didn’t want to admit that she made a mistake. She helplessly said, “I have no choice. I must give it a try because I want to marry James before I have a baby bump. This is Master Gibson’s request.”

Esther didn’t give her away, and asked, “What do you want to talk to me?”

“It is a story about the Fairy Mountain.” Anne smiled mysteriously.

Thinking of that James looked at Esther with admiration just now, Anne wished she could take Esther’s beautiful dress off and scratch her face!

“A story about Fairy Mountain?” Esther frowned. If she remembered correctly that Mr. Russell had scolded James and Anne, saying that they came to discuss a business without even being there. Then Mr. Russell asked them out.Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

She asked suspiciously, “Are you sure you know about the Fairy Mountain?”

“I don’t know much about that. I know the story of Terence and the Fairy Mountain, and why he determines to get this piece of land. I suppose you want to know. Is that right?”

What was it? Terence was brought up abroad. Was he related to the Fairy Mountain? Esther had no idea why Terence determined to get a piece of haunted land.

Esther kept reminding herself not to be fooled by Anne, yet she asked, “What is it?”

Seeing that Esther was eager to know, Anne smiled with satisfaction and continued, “You must know that Terence had a beloved wife called Shirly Green.”

“Yes, I know.”

“They met at the Fairy Mountain.”

Esther was surprised, “How do you know?”

Anne said, “Of course I know. I also know that Shirly saved Terence’s life there. When they got married, Terence promised that he would get that piece of land, and build a resort in Shirly’s name to honor their love.”

Esther’s expression changed slightly. Was that true?

After returning, the first thing that Terence did was to buy a piece of land at the bottom of Fairy Mountain. It has nothing to do with investment, but his late wife, who he had thought about all the time.

Terence did not mind if it was a piece of haunted land, or whether the Anetly Group was anxious to sell it. Esther also remembered what he had said when she reminded him to leave it alone that morning.

Now she knew the reason!

“Poor Esther, you’re so naïve,” Anne laughed at her. “You work so hard to help Terence get that piece of land. However, you have no idea what is in his mind. Do you feel sad when learning the truth?”

Esther took a deep breath and calmed herself down, saying, “Thank you for telling me this. I don’t mind since Miss Shirly has gone. It won’t affect my status in the Gibson family, even Terence wants to get the whole world for her.”

“But it will affect your position in Terence’s heart. Isn’t that more important?”

“Anne, you hope that I will ruin the negotiation, don’t you? Forget it. I won’t do that,” Esther put on a smile deliberately. “I will help Terence get it, as long as it will stop you from marrying into the Gibson family.”

Anne was furious.

“It has nothing to compare what you’ve done to me,” Esther said. It was time to let Anne know that she was not a pushover.

“You do this for stopping me from marrying James. Dream on!” Anne switched on the recorder in her phone, and deliberately said, “Do you think you can make it after getting this piece of land for Terence?”

“You can marry James because you have a fetus in your belly now. But you must give it birth successfully,” Esther smiled mockingly.