Elena turned around, a new lie forming in her mind. "Yes! A crush! Is it a crime now to have a crush on someone that handsome?" she retorted, hoping to redirect the conversation."No, of course not," Angela replied, raising her hands in surrender. "But what about love? Are you in love with him or with Arthur?"Elena's irritation flared up at Angela's persistence. "How can I be in love with someone that is about to get married?" she shot back, her eyes betraying her frustration. "Please drop all these unnecessary questions. You're beginning to annoy me."As Elena calmed down, she couldn't help but wonder if Angela was right. Was she hopelessly falling in love with Liam? And if so, why didn't she feel anything for Arthur after he kissed her? As the questions swirled around in her mind, she couldn't help but feel a sense of unease.After a few moments of silence, Elena took a deep breath and turned to face Angela. "I'm sorry," she said, her voice softening. "I shouldn't have lashed out a
As the car turned onto the familiar winding road that led to the Mansion, Elena's thoughts were interrupted by a sudden wave of apprehension. Was Elizabeth, Liam's mother, still around, or had she left? The two women had never seen eye-to-eye, and the thought of encountering her made Elena's stomach churn.What if Liam's sudden appearance was somehow related to his mother's presence? The questions were endless, and Elena's mind raced with possibilities. She took a deep breath, hoping to calm her nerves before facing whatever lay ahead.Elena's heart skipped a beat as she received an anonymous picture and video message on her phone. Her eyes widened in shock as she viewed the content, her disbelief giving way to a mix of disgust and anger."Could this be Isabella, or am I seeing all this wrong?" Elena questioned herself, staring incredulously at the image on her screen.In the picture, Isabella looked like a total cheap slut, shamelessly making out with a dirty, ugly man in public whil
Liam's voice boomed with so much irritation. “You're what?!”Elena took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down. “I said, you have no right to spy on me. How did you even know about Arthur?”Liam leaned back in his chair, his face still contorted with anger. “Let's just say, I have my sources. Now, answer the damn question. Did you enjoy kissing him?”Elena's eyes narrowed, and her voice became icy. “That's none of your business, Liam. What I do when I'm not with you is my own business.”Liam stood up, his fists clenched at his sides. “It is my business when it comes to you, Elena. You are mine, and I won't tolerate you being with anyone else.”Elena took a step back, her own anger rising. “I am not yours, Liam. I am my own person, and I won't let you control me like that.”The tension in the room was palpable as the two of them stood facing each other.Elena's face reddened, and tears shimmered in her eyes. "You had no right to come and visit me in my hometown Liam. And you have n
Liam's eyes softened as he stroked Elena's freshly shampooed hair tenderly. "I'm sorry, Elena," he said, his voice filled with regret. "I guess I went too far with my scolding. I have a very short and bad temper. I'm also a possessive man. I can never share my girl with any other man. I almost lost it at your house when Arthur called you his baby." Liam spoke calmly, trying to convey his sincerity.Elena gently wrapped her hands around Liam's neck, feeling the warmth of his embrace. Although she still felt hurt emotionally and physically on her wrist, she didn't want to lose Liam either. She couldn't quite explain her feelings for him, but she knew that she wanted to remain in his arms at that moment."I'm sorry too," Elena whispered as she sniffed in Liam's arms. "I didn't mean those words I said. They were just angry words. Arthur stole a kiss from me. I didn't see it coming and I didn't return it either."Liam's face darkened at the mention of Arthur's name. "That's because he want
Elena hugged him tenderly, feeling a sense of warmth and safety in his embrace. She knew that this was where she belonged, in Liam's arms.Liam desperately wanted to please Elena, to make her happy and keep her safe. "Okay," he said, his voice gentle. "You can speak with Arthur, but you can't be found around him. I don't want him to take advantage of you. Does that suit you better?"Elena smiled genuinely, feeling a sense of gratitude and affection toward Liam. It was as if he could read her mind, understanding her needs and desires. "Yes, thank you," she replied. "I promise not to be found in a compromising situation with Arthur or any other guy, other than you, for the duration of the contract."Liam's ocean-blue eyes sparkled with affection and desire as he gazed at Elena. He pulled her close, his arms wrapping around her waist as he kissed her again, this time with even more tenderness and affection than before. Elena felt her heart swell with love for this man, who would do anyth
As he waited for more information, Mr. Thompson couldn't help but feel a sense of helplessness. He had always been able to protect his daughter and keep her out of harm's way, but this situation was beyond his control. He knew he had to stay strong for Isabella and do everything in his power to help her recover, but the thought of someone else causing her pain made his blood boil.Austin was feeling deeply disappointed in his daughter's behavior, but he didn't dare express it to her. He feared that her reaction would be hysterical, and he didn't want to make matters worse. He couldn't understand why Isabella couldn't just behave like a normal, loving child. Austin had always done everything in his power to make her happy, but she seemed determined to scandalize his name and reputation.When Austin's wife told him that Isabella had left Elizabeth stranded at Liam's house, he was furious. He immediately instructed his daughter to apologize to Elizabeth, and he also reached out to Donald
There was never a dull moment around Scarlett. Her quick wit and hilarious jokes had Ben laughing over and over again. She was a woman of courage and honesty, with no pretense or facade. You either loved her or you don't, and she couldn't care less about what anyone thought. Ben also admired her fierce and feisty demeanor - she was someone who would defend what she loved and cared about with her dying breath.As they parted ways, Elena couldn't help but notice the chemistry between Ben and Scarlett. They were clearly smitten with each other, and Elena couldn't help but be happy for her friend and excited to see where their relationship would go.Sitting in the beautiful restaurant, Ben couldn't help but feel grateful for his time with Scarlett. Compared to his former crush Ava, Scarlett was a whole package of wonder and delight. After discovering that Ava was in a secret relationship, Ben had abandoned his pursuit of her and moved on."Did Elena tell you anything about their honeymoon
Emerald Island was everything they had imagined it would be, and more. The deep blue ocean surrounding the island was so clear that they could see schools of fish swimming beneath the surface. The white sandy beach stretched out for miles, and the water was so warm that they couldn't resist taking a dip.But it wasn't just the ocean that was enchanting. The island itself was a marvel of nature, with lush vegetation and a vibrant wildlife game reserve that housed some of the rarest animals on the planet. They spent hours exploring the reserve, marveling at the exotic creatures they encountered along the way.As Elena explored the luxurious glass beach house that Liam had reserved for them, she couldn't help but feel like she had stepped into a fairy tale. The stunning ocean views captured through the walls of glass made her feel like a princess who had finally found her dream castle.The house itself was a masterpiece, constructed mostly of glass and iron with a few bricks for support.