Mark frowned at her use of profanity then walked up to her and grabbed her chin. With a pleasantly deep yet dangerously low voice, he said “You are challenging my limits.”Aery was so scared that she burst into tears and her body trembled like a leaf. “W-What… are you going to do?”He pushed her away suddenly. “I don’t have the habit of laying a finger on women. But if you continue to be ignorant, then I don’t mind letting my bodyguard do it in my stead.”Aery fell to the ground on her butt. The heels that she had carefully selected to wear for their meeting turned into quite the nuisances right now. She got up strenuously and limped her way out, only to be stopped by a bodyguard who had suddenly appeared out of nowhere. In her panic, she couldn’t even spit at him like she did earlier. Only now did she finally realize that Mark’s gentleness was only a facade. His smile could turn the world into a spring wonderland, but his anger could conjure a winter blizzard.“I won’t go to Arian
Tiffany had been by her side through the good times and the bad times, and now she was even talking about not having a child. She had indeed done everything a friend could do.Arianne's cold heart turned warm again. “Tiffie… Thank you. I'm fine now, just feeling a little sad. I felt so much better after talking to you. I want to divorce, but what can I do if Mark isn’t willing?”Arianne truly wanted a divorce. She had given it a good thought when she was hospitalized and realized that she just couldn’t let go of the past. Besides, she couldn’t bear children anymore. This meant that there would be no successor in the Tremont family. There was no way Mark wouldn’t think of wanting a child at some point in his life. An heir was necessary for the Tremont family, given the huge business they run. Arianne would rather end things now than have to worry about those troubles in the future. Besides, she never planned on staying in the Tremont family for the rest of her life. To her, the Tremon
She clenched the hem of her blouse nervously and tried her best to remain calm on the surface. “No, I insist on getting a divorce. I’ve once tried to convince myself to continue living like this. When I got pregnant this time, I looked forward to the birth of my children and believed that things would get better. Yet, fate told me that I should leave. Thank you for telling me that you’ve loved me, but I’m sorry, I’ll never be able to fall in love with you. When I’m with you, I always tremble, walk on eggshells, and feel burdened by guilt. How can we carry on living together without love? Aren’t you tired of it?”Mark stood up abruptly and loosened his tie. He wanted to smash things but was worried that it would frighten her. “You don't need to fall in love with me. I won't agree to a divorce. Do whatever you want! I’m going out since I still have something to attend to. Find Mary if you need anything.”He took his coat and left the Tremont Estate. In the car, Brian asked him “Where d
At the West family residence. Tiffany was having a nice chat with Summer. They seemed just like a pair of mother and daughter at first glance. Their relationship was so good that Jackson appeared rather out of place even though he was Summer’s son. He sat there, hugging Summer’s poodle in his arms. It was a rather adorable sight; a tall man in a suit carrying a fluffy puppy. Even Tiffany could not help but glance at him a couple more times.Summer seemed to have recalled something when she suddenly said, “Tiffie, it’s the second time you’ve been here, right? Don’t leave tonight. It’s so late now, just stay the night and accompany me. It’s also been a while since Jackson had stayed here with me.” Tiffany’s expression gradually turned tense. She said, “I don’t think it’s appropriate. Mrs. West. My mom will definitely give me an earful if I stay the night. She won’t let me spend the night outside, not even in my boyfriend’s house. She’s strict about things like that.”Summer was sli
As soon as Jackson entered the bathroom, Tiffany took the towel off and got into bed. The scent on the pillow smelled just like him. The scent was fragrant. She was suddenly reminded of the first time she had met him. She had been dazzled when she saw his face. One’s heart would definitely flutter when one saw his face. However, it was not like that for her since she was still with Ethan at that time.Although her mind was filled with messy thoughts, she soon fell into a deep sleep. The cozy giant bed, fluffy pillow, and comfortable blanket contributed to her good sleep. It had been a while since she had felt so at ease. It was unknown how much time had passed, but she woke up, feeling uncomfortable. It seemed like she had drunk too much water while she chatted with Summer after dinner. She was still in a groggy state as she flipped the blanket aside. At this moment, there was only a single thought in her mind; she needed to go to the bathroom. In just a blink of an eye, she stumble
Tiffany slowed her pace immediately. Her heart thumped wildly, hoping it was just a coincidence.When Summer ended her phone call, she saw Tiffany standing at the bottom of the staircase unsure of herself. She summoned Tiffany over. “Let’s have breakfast, Tiffie. I just spoke to your mother on the phone. She’s delighted when she heard you’re dating Jackson. I even asked her out for a high tea today.” It was true. The thing she worried about the most had happened...“Mrs. West, how did you obtain my mother’s number?” Tiffany could not even force a smile on her face.“Well, about that… I have my ways of obtaining her number. You don’t have to be so shocked. What’s wrong? Why do you seem unhappy? Are you blaming me for calling your mother without informing you first? I don’t think it’s not improper for me to do such a thing.” When Summer noticed the changes in Tiffany’s expression, the atmosphere, naturally, became slightly tense. Since it had happened, Tiffany could only accept it
The loss of certain jewelry materials was what led to the Lane family’s bankruptcy. Jackson could not imagine how Tiffany would react if she discovered Ethan was the main cause of her family’s bankruptcy. In fact, Ethan enjoyed his fame today because he used to rely on the Lane family by purchasing unfinished buildings and setting up a few companies with the cash he got from the sale of the jewelry’s raw materials. Although Mark made a monetary loss, the Lane family was completely ruined. Suddenly, Tiffany burst through the office door in a hurry. “Our moms are having afternoon tea together. Your mom just texted me that they’re going shopping now!”Jackson closed his notebook expressionlessly and said in a calm manner, “Why are you panicking? Just let them be.”Frustrated, Tiffany explained, “We’re just acting, and I have no intention of telling my mom about it. How can you not be worried? What will we do if they discover the truth? I want you to know my mom wouldn’t tolerate us b
Tiffany was craving for the food in White Water Bay Cafe, but she was also concerned about Arianne’s health. “Are you sure you are fit to go out? We can go another day…”In fact, Arianne was bored, “No, I’m fine, let’s go! I’m afraid the White Water Bay Cafe is full now. Let me call Jackson first to get a table. Don’t worry, I’m not going to mention you.”Both of them left the Tremont Estate after Jackson reserved a table for them. Naturally, the bodyguards and Mary saw Arianne heading out. However, they did not stop her since she was not carrying her luggage.Arianne found this amusing. After all, if she really wanted to escape, she did not need to bring her luggage. However, the people from the Tremont Estate would eventually find her. She would rather not go through the hassle.... Tiffany ordered a few of her favorite dishes when they arrived at the White Water Bay Cafe. Her mood seemed to have gotten better.Arianne reminded her gently, “You can order more since Jackson said that