Krystal struggled to find the words to answer that. If she told Ethan what she had planned to do to him last night, he wouldn't let her get away with it.He asked implicitly, "Did you guys perhaps … do the deed?""I-I didn't know that it was him! I thought it was you!" She closed her eyes, confessing everything."If I had gone over last night, would I be the one in Yale's shoes right now?"Krystal didn't know how to answer that. Her silence was the answer to everything.Ethan's tone suddenly turned cold. "No wonder I felt unwell last night. To think that you lured me to your room with Liv's whereabouts … Did you add something to my drink?""Ethan, I did that because I love you so much. You keep turning down my feelings, so I didn't have any other choice …""You had this coming. Are you happy now?"Guilt crept upon her heart. "I know. It's all my fault.""I bet Yale has already apologized to you. But did it even mean anything?" He sneered. "If it did, you wouldn't have called m
Ethan hugged Olivia, burying his face in her neck. "Liv, as I said, my family owns so much money that it's enough to sustain us for a few lifetimes. As for power, there's nothing I'm afraid of other than God. "What Yale desires is something I don't care about. Power is just a tool to protect my family and you. Even without Krystal, I have other ways to gain it. The most important person to me is you."He spoke into her ear softly, "Don't drive me away, Liv. You're my everything."She flicked his forehead. "Control yourself. This is the Heath residence. How are we going to explain if someone sees you in my room?""If you drive me out right now, that's no different from announcing that I spent the night here."Olivia went silent for a moment. "So, what are we gonna do?""When the night comes, I'll get out of here through the camera blind spots.""There are guards outside.""I have my ways."She was rendered speechless."But Liv, I'm starving.""What would you like to eat? I'l
Yale ruined her plans, and resentment took root deep in Tatiana. She hated it so much, but she had to go along with their performance."That's an overstatement, Mrs. Kingston. This has nothing to do with you. It's the youngsters' business. Let's take a seat and think of something.""You're right, Mrs. Heath. Hubby, stop it." Adalia stopped Gordon. She wiped her tears away while saying, "Dad, what should we do?"Now, it was time to take it seriously.Sherman looked at the kneeling Yale indifferently. "This brat has committed a grave sin. Since he did such a thing to the innocent Ms. Heath, I'm afraid there's only one solution for this—Yale has to marry her."Mr. Heath, although my grandson has done no big accomplishment, he's mature and dependable. Please give him a chance to make up for his mistake. He'll use the rest of his lifetime to make up for Ms. Heath."Mason gave Tatiana a glance that read, "You should be responsible for the grave you dug yourself".Biting the bullet
Judging from how the Kingstons came in a group, they were clearly dogged to achieve their objectives at all costs.If the proposal was turned down, Krystal's and the Heaths' reputation would be ruined.On the other side of the coin, accepting the proposal would mean a tiring future ahead of Krystal.She failed to win the heart of her loved one, and the person she didn't love did everything in his power to marry her.It was an ill fate."Mr. Kingston Senior, I'm aware of your sincerity. Similar to my wife, I have nothing to complain about Yale, but Krystal is my precious daughter. When it comes to marriage, the opinion of the people involved matters more to us. "That's how it works within my family. Now that things have turned out this way, I suggest putting the proposal aside first. Why don't we give both of them some time to spend together?"The smile on Tatiana's face beamed wider.Yale thought, "This sly fox."Still, he remained respectful on the outside. "Do you mean …"
The issue was finally resolved. Tatiana secretly dragged Krystal to an empty corner.Tatiana said in an undertone, "I'm warning you. Your father barely fought a chance for you to make up for your mistake. Don't ruin it. Just get along with Yale like you've always done for the next three months. "When the time comes, you can separate ways with him by claiming that your characters don't match. Remember, don't let the Kingstons catch on to you."Krystal nodded. "I got it, Mom.""Your temper worries me the most. Just stomach everything for the next three months. The show has to go on for the family's and your reputation.""I will." Krystal clenched her fists.It broke Tatiana's heart to see her daughter like this. She caressed Krystal's head. "Krystal, there's a long journey ahead of you. Ethan is an impossibility. Get over him."Open up your heart and try to accept others, but that doesn't include Yale. He's a scheming man. He's not a good husband material. You mustn't fall for hi
Despite being in Heath residence, Ethan reveled in the pleasure too much. Olivia was being devoured inside out.Forget about getting out of bed, she thought her bones were going to break from lifting her arm."Mr. Heath is going to keep the Kingstons entertained today. You can keep me company."Resting against his chest, Olivia huffed and puffed, trying to catch her breath.She hadn't returned to her senses from the intense wave of pleasure."If I remember correctly, you've always kept yourself restrained in whatever you do. Why did you become so untrammeled?"At that time, he acted like a ruler in whatever he did. Even the gaze he gave her at home was cold.Now, everything was different. A glance from Olivia was enough to turn Ethan into a Golden Retriever that would pounce on her.His overloaded enthusiasm was hard for her to keep up with."I was too naive back then. I didn't realize how precious you were to me until I lost you." His fingertips traced along her smooth chee
"Yeah, I drank it." Olivia's voice was indifferent.Linus' eyes were fixated on her. "How did you pull it through?""Have you forgotten that I'm a doctor, Mr. Linus? It's not like it's a terminal illness." No one could find fault with her perfect answer.Looking outside the window, she sighed. "It seems like the snow will be pouring for a few days. Please inform your father to stay warm. He's weak and can't catch a cold. I won't be around for two days. I've handed the recipes to your mother.""Okay.""Plus, keep him away from emotional stress. He has just undergone a heart surgery. Overworking is a no-no for him. Mood swings too. It's best to keep him light-hearted always," she reminded."I'll take note of that."The car stopped at the Carlton residence. She gave him a nod. "I should get going, then. The roads are slippery because of the weather. Drive safely."Linus grabbed her hand unconsciously. Her eyes were directed at his hand, carrying a tint of aloofness. "Is there an
Olivia's hands didn't stop, and she didn't show hesitation when she inserted the needles into Marina.Olivia inwardly exclaimed, "Ethan's a charming man, isn't he? There's Krystal, who can't forget about him, and there's Marina, who's willing to sacrifice anything to marry him."Otto caressed Marina's head. "We need the Millers' support. Marina, don't make him angry. Things are different from how they used to be."Sorrow colored Marina's eyes for a moment as she was unwilling to give up.After all, she almost became Ethan's wife back then. How could she accept such a huge difference?Olivia was reading a book at the side after inserting the needles. The maid served desserts and snacks.Fabian stood next to Marina with a grim expression. It seemed like her words had offended him.Even after what had happened in the past, Marina hadn't become any wiser.Back then, her wayward actions drove her parents to death.Yet, she didn't learn her lesson.Fabian was the current head of th