"But Grandpa, won't you stay a few more days?" Yasmin asked."Nah, I'm old and picky about my bed. I can't sleep well here," Arthur said as he completed his workout with a cool-down exercise.After he was done, Yasmin helped him to the dining room for breakfast.Blake came down soon after. He looked gloomy as he sat at the table and greeted, "Grandpa.""Why do you look so angry?" Arthur noticed Blake's frustrated expression and raised an eyebrow. "Did things not go well last night?"At this, Yasmin almost spit out her porridge.Blake glanced at her coldly and said, "No."Then, he served some food to Arthur.Then, Arthur asked, "So, why the long face then?""It's nothing." Blake didn't want to talk anymore, so he simply ate his breakfast silently.Yasmin couldn't figure out why Blake was upset as well. So, she also quietly ate her food and stayed silent.After breakfast, they stood at the door as they prepared to send Arthur off.Just then, as Yasmin was turning to get i
Blake felt a headache coming on. So, he gently touched Yasmin's head and tried to explain, saying, "Men are like this. Sometimes we can't help it."Yasmin stopped crying and looked at him with teary eyes.Blake then lowered his head and tried to soothe her. "Besides, we aren't divorced yet."Yasmin's face puffed up with anger again. "We're already registered as divorced. You need to respect me instead of force me.""I understand." Blake held Yasmin and kissed her hair.Meanwhile, Yasmin was full of questions. What did Blake mean? He said he disliked her, but his actions showed that he wanted to possess her...Yasmin was baffled and couldn't understand what was going with Blake.…When Yasmin got to the studio, she asked Eunice, "Eunice, what does it mean if a man is divorced but still wants to hook up with his ex-wife?"Eunice thought for a moment and answered, "Maybe he's just trying to satisfy his desires?"Yasmin was speechless. "But he has a girlfriend. Why doesn't he g
Yasmin sighed and said, "We're already divorced.""So, you got nothing out of it?" Victor asked.Yasmin nodded. "Yeah, nothing.""Yasmin, what am I supposed to say to you? How could you take marriage so lightly? You didn't even discuss it with your elders before divorcing. I'm so frustrated with you. "Never mind, I'll go talk to Mr. Ford and discuss this matter. If there's any chance of making amends, you have to come with me to apologize to Mr. Ford. "No matter what, your father went through a lot to arrange this marriage. So, we shouldn't just give up on it!" After saying his piece, Victor hung up.As he did so, Yasmin felt a sudden chill. It was as if she was seeing Victor's true colors for the first time. She also felt desolate and bereft.It seemed that the Starr family was not where she belonged after all.However, Yasmin decided not to dwell on her family matters and focused on her work instead. After a while, she received a call from Blake."Your uncle came loo
Blake had a thing for buying pink stuff for Yasmin. In his eyes, Yasmin was like a child."Alright, get the bracelet. I'll pick her up after work," Blake said before diving back into his tasks.And when it was time to leave, Malcolm already had the jewelry ready.Blake examined the bracelet and, pleased with the purchase, he closed the jewelry box in satisfaction. Then, he got up, buttoned up his suit, and left the office.Malcolm then drove Blake to Erinnyes.However, Yasmin wasn't at the studio.Malcolm checked the time and was puzzled. "It's only 6 pm. Madam shouldn't have left work yet, right?"Erinnyes had always closed at 6:30 pm.One of the assistants then informed him, saying, "Ms. Starr left after getting a call."Hence, Malcolm relayed this back to Blake.Meanwhile, Blake's face was icy cold as he took out his phone and dialed Yasmin's number.But at that moment, Yasmin was having dinner with Victor at a restaurant.When she answered the phone, she remembered
Hector laughed. "Feeling weak?"Yasmin's expression shifted as she said, "Did you drug me?"It indeed felt like she had been drugged."I like it when women are dazed and confused in those moments. It's more fun," Hector said with a twisted smile.Yasmin's heart tightened. She tried to run but Hector pulled her into his arms.Then, he sneered and pulled out his belt.Yasmin felt disgusted. She grabbed a wine bottle from the table and smashed it over Hector's head. Then, Hector passed out without even making a sound.Using the last of her strength, Yasmin called the police.When the officers arrived, Yasmin weakly huddled in a corner while Hector lay amidst a pool of wine. He had a big gash on his head that was bleeding profusely....It was 11 pm and Yasmin still hadn't returned home.Blake was waiting for her in the yard, and his face grew darker and darker as time passed. Eventually, he gave Yasmin a call, but the call went unanswered.Blake frowned and called Ma
"Mrs. Ford, you're the victim here. This situation has nothing to do with you. You can go home after giving your statement." Brooklyn came over to Yasmin with a respectful attitude. Only then did Adeline come to her senses. She recognized Blake and asked Brooklyn in shock, "Is that the young entrepreneur often seen on TV, Blake Ford?"Brooklyn replied, "Yes, that's him."Adeline almost couldn't stand straight and felt herself become dizzy. "She's Mrs. Ford?""Yes."Adeline's world went dark. And finally, she fainted.Brooklyn then escorted Yasmin to Blake's side. Yasmin's hair was messy and her face was pale.Then, Blake led her out of the police station with a stern expression and scoffed. "Now do you see what your uncle is really like?"Yasmin paused, her eyes suddenly welling up with tears.Meanwhile, Blake strode on ahead, not noticing that Yasmin hadn't followed him."Mr. Ford, Madam is still behind." Malcolm reminded him.Blake then turned around with a stern fa
"What happened to Yasmin?" Joel asked Malcolm. "What made Blake so mad?"Malcolm briefly explained what happened earlier to Joel.Joel was shocked and cursed, "That bastard! She's his niece.""Those gambling addicts, when they need money, they're capable of doing anything." Malcolm also hated such scum.After Joel left, Blake returned to the bedroom.Yasmin was already awake, and she rubbed her eyes and sat up, looking dazed."Are you hungry?" Blake leaned by the doorway and asked.Yasmin felt her stomach and answered, "Actually, yes."After all, she hadn't eaten anything."Go take a shower. Food will be ready in a few minutes," Blake said before heading downstairs.Yasmin was surprised.Did Blake know how to cook?She really didn't know that. She had never seen him cook before either.Yasmin then took a shower and walked out wearing a light pink nightgown. Just then, Blake came back and opened the door. He was holding a plate of macaroni and looked handsome and charmi
The next morning, Yasmin was having breakfast with Blake. Suddenly, she received a call from her aunt, Magnolia Joyce.Magnolia cried and said, "Yasmin, what's Mr. Ford trying to do? He stopped all collaborations with our company and said he won't give us any projects unless your uncle is removed from the board."Yasmin was puzzled and looked at Blake who was sitting across from her and slowly eating his breakfast."Blake, did you stop all projects with my family's company?" she asked."Do you still have hopes for that family?" Blake looked a bit upset."It's not that." Yasmin shook her head. "But if my uncle is removed from the board, what will happen to our company? Who will manage it?""I'll send someone to take over. Don't worry about it.""What? You're sending someone to run my family's company?""When we got married, I invested a hundred million into Starr Corporation. I'm the largest shareholder."Before this, Blake didn't really care about Starr Corporation because h
Pamela thought that Yasmin's voice sounded strange, but since Yasmin was an important client, she didn't dare offend her.Politely, she replied, "It's okay. Please take your time.""Alright, please leave for now. I'll look for you once I'm finished here," Yasmin said in a strained voice."Okay." Pamela left soon after.Once she was gone, Yasmin awkwardly tapped Blake's shoulder. "Alright, stop it. You almost got us caught just now."Blake was now satisfied. A man who had been sated was no longer as surly. He became shockingly gentle, wrapping his arms around her waist and saying, "Join me for dinner later.""Okay," Yasmin weakly agreed. "Please let me go now."Blake finally released his hold on her. Yasmin's legs felt like jelly, and she nearly stumbled as soon as he let go.He steadied her and looked down at the torn train of the wedding dress. The front, however, still looked fine. He smiled and said, "You still look beautiful in the wedding dress."Yasmin glanced at the mir
Blake didn't respond, choosing instead to stare at Yasmin. She had just removed the tiara, letting her long hair cascade over her left shoulder. This brought attention to her fair skin and made her appear as if she was an otherworldly beauty.No wonder Ivan had been mesmerized earlier. A woman in a wedding dress truly possessed a sacred kind of elegance.Blake's gaze traveled down to her chest. She looked exquisite, but something was missing—the ring. His face darkened as he asked, "Where's the ring?""I took it off when I was trying on the wedding dress. I put it in my bag," Yasmin replied. She turned around to retrieve it for him.Maybe it was the way the wedding dress hugged her slender figure, or the graceful way she bent down to pick up the ring, her hips subtly lifting. Either way, the movement exuded an undeniable allure.Blake suddenly felt an overwhelming urge rise from within him. He walked up behind her and placed his hands on her waist as if possessed.Yasmin froze
Ivan sneered in response. "Oh? Do you want to come over and have a drink at the wedding?""There's no need for a wedding toast, but I'll send you a nice little gift soon. You've had Lizzie abducted, and I haven't settled that score yet." Blake's tone was cold and menacing.Still, Ivan wasn't afraid. He took a couple of steps forward, smirking as he said, "Feel free to try—but you should think it through. You have more loved ones than I do. "Besides your mother and Lizzie, there's also your grandmother. I could blow up your mother's hospital today, kidnap Lizzie tomorrow, and have your grandmother killed the day after."Blake's cold laughter came through the phone. "Is that so? Well then, I guess I need to send you a big gift today."The two men continued their exchange from a distance. Yasmin, who was unable to hear the conversation clearly, was trembling with fear. She was terrified of what they might be discussing.It was at this moment when Wendy hurried in from outside. She
Yasmin stepped into the fitting room and changed into the wedding dress. When she emerged, her long hair was elegantly pinned up, and her red lips were vibrant. It made her look breathtakingly beautiful.Ivan saw her and was momentarily stunned. His gaze was unwavering as he stared wide-eyed. Then, he caught himself and smiled. "Yasmin, you look stunning."She gave a slight smile in response, adding to her allure.Ivan was almost entranced. He picked up a crystal-encrusted tiara from nearby and placed it on her head. She glanced upward, her eyes sparkling as she stood there in the white wedding dress. She looked absolutely mesmerizing, and Ivan couldn't take his eyes off her.Meanwhile, Blake watched from across the street with a growing sense of jealousy. The sight of them together made him smirk cynically. Unable to contain himself, he pulled out his phone and called Yasmin.He didn't want to see them looking so perfect together. It irritated him to no end.When Yasmin's ph
Yasmin's heart ached as she listened, her eyes reddening. "You're doing great, Trist. If Mom were with you right now, I'd definitely give you a big hug."Tristan mumbled, "Mom, stop acting like it's the end of the world. You sound so sentimental. I'm doing just fine here. I've got friends to play with and plenty of household staff members to look after me. "You just take care of yourself in Merania, and do whatever you need to do. Once you're in Rimmervale, we'll see each other again."Yasmin nodded. "Yes, we'll see each other very soon."Just then, the door swung open, and there Ivan stood in the doorway. Yasmin jumped in surprise and instinctively ended the video call."Why are you crying?" Ivan asked, noticing her red eyes.Yasmin wiped her tears and smiled. "It's nothing. I just miss Trist."Ivan understood that being a mother made Yasmin emotional whenever she thought about her child. He then asked, "By the way, how was Trist's winter camp? When is he coming back?"Feelin
Yasmin huffed in exasperation. "I just stole his proposal a few days ago, and now he's starting to get suspicious. If I tell him I don't want to take wedding photos, he'll be on to me for sure. If he gets suspicious, my plan will be completely ruined."Blake remained silent on the other end of the line.Yasmin sighed and continued, "It's really not a big deal. This is the last thing I need to do with him. The wedding is in seven days—it'll all be over by then.""When are the wedding photos being taken?" Blake asked.Yasmin hesitated before answering, "Didn't I already tell you? The day after tomorrow, in the afternoon."Blake only replied with a simple, "It's late. Go to sleep." Then, he ended the call.Yasmin could tell he was not all too pleased, but she really didn't want to stir up more trouble than necessary. There were just seven more days to go—Yasmin wanted to get through the final spurt safely and smoothly.…On the day of the wedding dress fitting, Yasmin was having b
Yasmin had no idea what Ivan would do to her if he learned the truth. She feared that if she angered him, he might lock her up somewhere no one would ever find her."I did that because my grandma suggested it to me," Yasmin explained."Your grandma knows about all of this?" Blake asked."Of course. Do you think someone as sharp as her wouldn't notice that every time you visited, we disappeared for hours? She figured it out a long time ago and asked me what was going on between us.""So, you told her everything about us?""Yes, she knows we've reconciled. I even planted a listening device on Ivan. We're hoping to acquire evidence of his illegal activities." Yasmin nodded as she spoke."Did your grandma suggest that to you too?"Yasmin replied briefly, "Yes."Blake let out a soft laugh. "Your grandma is quite the master of strategies.""She really is," Yasmin agreed with a smile. But seconds later, her expression grew serious. "Blake, there's something I need to tell you.""Wha
Yasmin's face turned pale as she realized the extent of the surveillance at the Burke residence."Can the surveillance footage from the study be deleted?" Yasmin asked at the time.The housekeeper shook her head. "It can't be deleted. The surveillance is linked to Mr. Burke's computer. His computer is password-protected, and only he has access to it."Yasmin's heart sank at the news. She knew that once Blake made his move to sabotage Ivan's project, Ivan would inevitably discover that she was involved.Hence, she had already discussed a plan with Imogen to handle the situation. Although the process had been nerve-wracking, everything had gone smoothly. Ivan seemed to believe her explanation.With the project now in jeopardy, Ivan would likely need additional funding, which meant it was unlikely that he would call off the engagement. Yasmin assured herself that Ivan wouldn't do anything drastic to her—not when he needed money from Sander International.After seeing Ivan off, Yasmi
Ivan gently touched Yasmin's face and said softly, "Forget it. Four years ago, you did wrong by him. It's understandable that he threatened you. But don't worry, I've already forced him back to Stanton City."Soon, I'll deal with everyone who has wronged you. I'll make him miserable and ensure he has no time to harass you."Yasmin stared at him in surprise. "Ivo, what are you going to do to those people?""I won't let a single person who hurt you get away with it. However they treated you, I'll make sure they experience the same," Ivan said, his eyes dark with resolve.Yasmin took a deep breath, unable to find the right words.Ivan seemed to realize that his current expression was too grim. He softened his demeanor and asked with a forced smile, "Let me see what you bought for me."Yasmin quickly snapped back to attention and began showing him the gifts she had purchased. Since she had never bought him anything before, Ivan looked somewhat dazed as he looked at the gifts.He pic