Matthew saw that Christina was daydreaming, so he asked her, “Do you fancy any of it?”She shrugged her shoulders. “You don’t need to buy me expensive stuff if you want to keep me by your side.”“Keeping you with me is another thing. Now, I want you to wear the ring that I bought for you!”“But…”“No more buts. I know what you’re afraid of. Don’t sweat it. It won’t happen!” Matthew grasped her hands lovingly. “I didn't do this on a whim, and I’ve thought long enough before making this decision. I want to have you for the rest of my life. Christina, let me take care of you, alright?”His sincerity touched Christina, and she knew Matthew’s words were serious. He was nothing like a small-minded man. Instead, he was kind and generous either in person or in business affairs. Hence, he would never make her leave a marriage with nothing.She could not find any reasons to reject him, so she had no choice but to accept his offer. “It’s too expensive!”“No, not at all!” Matthew put the ri
Michael shook his head silently.Then, she questioned him again, “Are you hungry? I can prepare food for you.”Michael opened his mouth and answered dully, “I need a drink.”“You can’t drink anymore!” Suzy did not move a muscle. “You can talk to me, so just tell me if anything is bothering you, okay?”Michael did not reply to her words and only said the same thing, “I need a drink.”Suzy had no choice but to take out a bottle of wine with low alcohol content from the wine rack and poured him some. However, he did not drink from the glass. He snatched the wine bottle and drank directly from it.Michael was so charming that even his gestures when drinking were so attractive. Suzy looked at him and felt as if her sight had become blurry.He took the bottle and drank while Suzy stood beside him, stealing glances at him. She was worried that his stomach would have a hard time later.Finally, Michael raised his head and smiled at her after he finished half a bottle of wine. “Don’t ju
‘Why? Why don’t I have feelings for other women except her?’Michael wanted to forget about Christina and start a new life, but he had failed once again—even with Suzy who bore a striking resemblance to her.His car drove past the colorful streets that were lively with people laughing and having fun, leaving only Michael to feel desolated alone.Christina came out of the shower and heard her phone ringing with a lovely melody. She proceeded to pick up her phone but was stunned by the familiar numbers that appeared on the screen. Why was he calling her this late at night?She hesitated for a moment and tried her best to calm herself down before picking up the call. “Hello!”The sound of Michael’s breath was clear, and he spoke after a while, “Christina, I heard that you’re getting married to Matthew?”“So what?” Christina retorted to him with a simple response.Michael listened to her indifferent voice while the pain in his heart started to spread out. He tried to keep himself un
The Hendersons and the Youngs were close friends, so it was totally possible for them to have a political marriage due to their business interest.Christina kept her phone and sat on the couch weakly. The cold tears in her eyes were flowing down continuously.‘Matthew, you told me you’d never lie to me. You said before that you’d marry me and provide Travis with a home. You told me you’d be good to me forever and ever.‘I had decided to let go of the past to accept you and hand my future to you. How could you lie to me like this?’Christina was awake for the whole night. The next morning when Matthew came to fetch her, she gazed at his smile disappointedly.Michael was right. Matthew was from a rich family background while she was just a miserable woman. Thus, how could it be possible between them? Matthew pulled her into his car before starting the engine. “Christina, why don't you look happy? You didn’t sleep well yesterday? You have dark circles under your eyes.”Christina a
“I know we’ll face a ton of difficulties when we’re together, but I’m serious. As long as you decide to be with me, I’ll handle all those things and they won’t be our obstacles anymore.”Christina’s heart felt heavy, but her mind was sober. “There are obstacles between us, and most of them will be from your side. I don’t have any obstacles from my side, so you need to rethink whether you want to be with me.”Back then when she was with Michael, Francis had told her that she would face a lot of pressure after she married the Larsons and those problems could not be settled with love alone.Francis was correct. Hence, she could only blame herself for being stubborn and wanting to be with Michael. Ultimately, this was her outcome.The Hendersons were a distinguished family, so how could they allow a divorcee with a kid to enter their door?“Christina, let’s find a place to talk.” Matthew started his car, and moments later, they reached his apartment.After Christina sat down, he made
“What do you mean?”“Do you have a bad memory? Did you forget what I told you before? Matthew has a fiancée.”“Michael, you’re disgusting. You’re a man, but you’re driving a wedge between him and me like a woman. You won’t fool me!”“This means that you’ve asked him about it, but he denied it?”“There’s no such thing, so why does he need to deny it?”Michael sneered, “So, my good-hearted advice has made me the bad guy now.”“You have a heart?” Christina mocked him.“You have a strong prejudice against me, so you won’t listen to whatever I say. However, I still need to remind you.”Michael’s eyes were dark before he continued, “I believe that you know what kind of people the Youngs are. Back then, if Old Madam Young could use devious methods to break you and Sean apart, then Rachel will have the capability to deal with you, a woman who lacks status. She has arrived in Perth, and you, as Sean’s ex-girlfriend, I’m sure that you already know how powerful she is!”He turned and lef
Christina followed the two bodyguards to the hotel’s café where Rachel was already sitting there. She stirred her coffee graciously and lifted her head when she heard noises. “Miss William, long time no see.”“Miss Young!” Christina sat opposite her. The Young family’s genetics were terrific because the males were handsome while the females were fabulous.When Christina was in high school, she had met Rachel before because of her relationship with Sean. At that time, she knew that Rachel would grow up into a lovely lady, and now that it had been a few years, she was indeed drop-dead gorgeous.Rachel was observing Christina as well. After so many years, time had never left a scratch on her face. She was stunning as always. “Miss Williams, you look just as magnificent as you used to!”Christina smiled as she spoke in a calm voice, “You asked to meet me not because you want to praise me, right?”“You’re still as straightforward. I like it. Christina, I’ve always wanted to be friends
“Well said, Miss Young, but has it ever occurred to you that your relationship with Matthew isn’t acknowledged by the law? You’re calling me a mistress, but the same goes for you. In the end, we still need to see who Matthew will choose. After all, plenty of women have a crush on him, and you’re one of them as well.”“You… Christina, after not seeing you for years, you’ve become a glib talker as well.”Christina had said Rachel was one of many women to have a crush on Matthew. She turned her nose at Rachel, changing her expression.“I’m insignificant when compared with you.” Christina smiled coldly.“Are you still holding grudges against me because I stopped you from being with my brother? Is that why you’re clinging to Matthew to take revenge on me? Am I right?”“Miss Young, you’re taking yourself way too seriously. I left Sean not because I was afraid of you. It’s because I’ve never loved him. Who do you think you are?”The unimpressed look in Christina’s eyes made Rachel go ma