"Call Nash. Tell him to sign over the company and the rest of the family's assets to me, or I'll make sure you disappear without a trace."William gestured for her to look behind her.Nina didn’t turn around, replying coldly, "Nash would never agree to that. You're wasting your time.""If he refuses, I'll kill you. And then I’ll bring your son here. If Nash still doesn’t cooperate, well, I won’t mind adding another body to the count."William pulled out a knife, stepping closer to Nina. He grabbed her chin and slapped her face lightly with the flat of the blade. "You better convince him to do as I say, or else..."The cold metal of the knife against her skin made Nina narrow her eyes. William had lost all sense of humanity in his pursuit of wealth. If he remained alive, they would never find peace.A thought crossed Nina's mind, and she let out a soft laugh. "Fine, I’ll convince Nash. But you’ll have to give me my phone, right? How else am I supposed to call him?"Relying on his
The night in Birkham gleamed with brilliance, especially on Valentine’s Day. Businesses pulled out all the stops to attract customers, as if trying to claim the entire holiday for themselves.Nina stood outside a themed hotel, hesitating before going in. She peered through the floor-to-ceiling windows, searching for the man Zoe had described. He would have a blue rose pinned to his chest. Every table was occupied by couples, but she couldn’t spot anyone matching that description.She thought about calling Zoe to check if the man had already left. Just then, she caught sight of a familiar figure. Nash was rounding a corner and heading into a private room on the second floor.On Valentine’s Day, and he didn’t come home? What was he doing here?A flood of suspicions surged through Nina’s mind, all pointing to one possibility. Nash had someone else.Anger boiling, she stormed into the hotel and headed straight for the private rooms upstairs."Miss, may I ask how many are in your
As they talked, Nash knelt on one knee, offering the blue rose from his chest to Nina."Nina, I like you, I love you, and I will love you for a lifetime, even in the next life and the one after that. Will you let me care for you, cherish you, and adore you?"His voice was gentle, every word hitting straight to her heart. Nina, already in tears, took the blue rose and nodded repeatedly. It took her a while before she could finally whisper, "I do."The moment she said those two words, Nash stood up and spun her around in a joyful embrace. At that moment, it felt as though time belonged only to them, and they simply listened to the sound of each other's heartbeats."Since you said yes, open the rose," Nash whispered in her ear. She gave him a curious glance and carefully parted the petals of the rose, revealing a ring nestled inside.Nina gasped in surprise. "Nash, you really outdid yourself.""Do you like it?" Nash asked with a smile. He had poured so much effort into this Vale
As they approached the entrance to the carnival, the crowd looked overwhelming, stretching as far as the eye could see. Nash immediately wrapped his arm around her and whispered, "Maybe we should change clothes first. I don’t want anyone getting too close to you in that dress."Nina scoffed, "What? You didn’t think about this when you picked out the dress? No way, I’m not changing. I look great tonight, and with so many people here, I’m not missing out."Nash sighed, realizing there was no changing her mind. He stayed close, carefully watching over her.With that decision made, Nina threw herself into enjoying the night. She tried different foods, handing anything she couldn’t finish to Nash. She sipped on drinks, offering what she didn’t finish to him as well. She experimented with games, and when she got scared, she would rush into Nash’s arms for safety.She was like the brightest star in the night sky, playfully shining, attracting admiration from those around her. But not
"That's it? You're just giving up?" Nina's mind was racing, but deep down, she was anxious.She was worried the woman would keep pursuing Nash. It wasn’t men’s wandering hearts that scared her, it was when other women got serious. No man could resist temptation when it’s served to him on a silver platter."Nash, consider yourself lucky," Nina muttered under her breath. Suddenly, someone blocked her path. She looked up, locking eyes with Nash, his gaze filled with tenderness. "Aren't there other women looking for you? Why aren't you with them? Go on, make them happy, so..." "Then I'll go." Nina grabbed his arm. "Don't you dare." Taking advantage of the moment, Nash stole a quick kiss, grinning mischievously. "I wouldn't dare, and I won't. You and Orion are all I need." Reassured by his words, Nina's face lit up with joy. The little incident made them forget all about the earlier unpleasantness. They wandered through the carnival, eating and drinking as they went.
Michael, somewhat reluctant, pulled Zoe aside. "Zoe, I really like you. No matter who you are, I like you just the way you are."Zoe, though not Nash’s biological aunt, had become highly regarded by him after the recent turmoil at York Corporation. Nash now treated Zoe as his own family. This was evident from how Zoe had become involved in the company’s advertising campaigns.Michael had worked hard to build a connection with her and wasn’t about to let it slip away. But Zoe was unaware of his intentions; to her, Michael just seemed outdated in his thinking.She glanced at Nina for help, but before she could react, Michael cupped Zoe’s face in his hands. Startled, she immediately pushed him away.Nina let out a scream and rushed over to Zoe, clinging to her while crying hysterically. The tears and cries made it seem like Zoe had truly broken her heart."You can’t be with him! I won’t allow it! You promised me. You said you’d never leave me…" Her voice trailed off as she choked on
Sally did not spare Xavier a glance. She had no interest in the affairs of York Corporation. Xavier chuckled. "Mrs. York, I wouldn’t be here without a reason. Haven’t you heard? There's been a major shake-up at York Corp. Nash has gotten rid of all of the previous CEO’s people. The company is truly his now."Sally responded with a nonchalant "Oh," without adding anything more.Undeterred, Xavier continued with a smile. "Mrs. York, if York Corporation were still under the old leadership, you wouldn't be stuck in a place like this. I heard you wanted to go abroad, but financial support has been an issue. And honestly, that's all because Nash has monopolized everything.""What are you getting at?" Sally finally spoke, but her expression remained calm.Xavier, no longer able to contain himself, leaned in and whispered a few words.A small smile crept onto Sally's lips. "Alright, I'll leave the arrangements to you, Mr. Wright."Xavier was so delighted that he nearly jumped for joy,
"You’re so thoughtful," Sally said with a hint of emotion. "To be honest, I almost forgot about that myself. Yes, I did once dream of settling in Ponyville, but..." She trailed off, leaving the rest unsaid, but everyone understood.Nina handed her a gift box with a smile. "Let’s not dwell on anything unpleasant. This is a gift we prepared for you. Take a look and see if you like it."Sally opened the box and was shocked to find a set of keys and a property deed inside. Her surprise only deepened when she realized the deed was for a home in Ponyville. Tears welled up uncontrollably.Nina stepped forward to comfort her. "You can choose anyone you want to accompany you, and we’ve already taken care of the medical team. Nash has made sure everything is arranged."Zoe was stunned. She had suspected Sally’s sudden family gathering had ulterior motives and had been worried Nash might lose out. But now it was clear. Nash never lets himself get taken advantage of. The promise of a home in