"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
"Your uncle might try to cause you trouble a few more times. "But you must remember the harm they've done to you, and you mustn't go easy on them." Blake advised Yasmin.Yasmin nodded, her face growing even redder. "I understand.""What's making you blush?" Blake leaned in close, his lips almost touching hers and charging the air between them even more.Yasmin felt flustered and didn't dare to meet Blake's eyes. So, she looked at his lips instead and said, "Nothing, just... let go of me, I need to help you get dressed.""Do you like me?" Blake suddenly smiled, as if he could see right through her.Yasmin felt like he'd hit the nail on the head. Her pupils were quivering as she said, "Of course not.""But your face says otherwise." Blake's lips curled up. "Now that you know I'm the one who's been good to you, are you feeling something?"He pulled her even closer.Yasmin felt uneasy and turned her head away. "Stop hugging me. Let go.""You haven't properly thanked me yet," B
"Yeah, Yasmin. Quickly talk to Blake and ask him to stop targeting my dad. We're family. We should love and support each other." Brittany handed her phone to Yasmin to call Blake.Yasmin laughed coldly and took a sip of water. "Brittany, if you care so much about your dad, why didn't you sacrifice yourself to accompany Hector last night?"Brittany's face turned cold. "Yasmin! What do you mean? How could I possibly entertain such a disgusting man?""So, you know he's disgusting? You won't help your dad with his gambling debt, but you expect me to help? And you have the nerve to act all righteous. "Where's your shame?" Yasmin shot back.Brittany's face turned pale, and then red. She yelled, "What's wrong with you spending a night with that old man? You've been married before. You've sold yourself once, so what's wrong with selling yourself again? I'm different, I'm still a virgin!"Yasmin laughed out of anger and turned to Magnolia. "I won't be involved in your family matters
"What's there that can't be talked about? I've got questions for him too. "What's the deal between him and that other woman? Are they breaking up or not? If not, then just divorce him. You need your freedom..." Eunice continued speaking.Immediately, Blake grabbed Yasmin's phone from her hand and looked menacingly at Eunice through the video. "Eunice, if you keep inciting her to get a divorce, you'll see what I'm capable of," he barked.Faced with Blake's sharp gaze, Eunice didn't dare to act up anymore. Then, she pouted and mumbled, "What kind of man are you to threaten me? If you're so capable, deal with Yasmin's aunt. "They're the ones morally blackmailing her right now. If you're really that powerful, handle them!"Hearing this, Blake turned to Yasmin, "Your aunt came to you?""Yeah," Yasmin replied calmly. She then took back her phone and said to Eunice, "Eunice, let's talk later, I'm hanging up now."After ending the call, Yasmin looked up at Blake. "Blake, I can h
Hector's brother, Gabriel Chadwick, stood beside Adeline and asked, "Mr. Ford, what do you mean? Are you saying my brother should show some sincerity?""Break his leg," Blake said coldly.Gabriel shivered and explained, "Mr. Ford, actually, my brother and your wife are victims. The real perpetrator behind this was Mrs. Ford's uncle.""That's between you and Victor. All I know is that my wife was harassed. If she hadn't knocked your brother unconscious, this would be more than just breaking a leg." Blake's voice was commanding and intimidating.The Chadwicks froze and felt a chill creeping up from their feet up to their heads.Indeed, if Yasmin had really been assaulted by Hector, the consequences would've been disastrous.Gabriel guessed Blake's intention and said, "Mr. Ford, you can rest assured that we'll handle Victor ourselves. After all, he put my brother in this situation, so we won't let him off."At this, Blake's lips curled up slightly.Thinking that he'd guessed rig
Blake smiled happily before grabbing the jewelry box and walking to the guest room. However, just as he was about to enter, he heard Yasmin talking on the phone inside. So, he stopped and stood at the door to listen."Were you okay after the birthday banquet that night?" Ivan asked after a pause from Yasmin."I'm fine.""I heard you moved back to Oak Garden. Are you two... getting back together?"There was a moment of silence from Yasmin before she answered, "No, I owe Blake some money. He's having me work here to pay off my debt.""That's good to hear." Ivan seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. "Once you're divorced, your dad should be released by then too, so you should..."When Ivan mentioned Stuart, Yasmin's eyes flickered. Then, she said in a low voice, "Don't worry, I won't look back on this marriage."Stuart would be out in half a month—Yasmin couldn't look back.If Blake still wanted to seek her out after Stuart's release, she might still fight for their relationsh
Blake immediately stopped what he was doing and asked, "How's my mom's checkup going?"Joel replied, "Mrs. Ford just got admitted, and the tests are scheduled for tomorrow. But Giselle's been keeping her happy. She's been asking her to come up with names for the baby every day."I see her smiling all the time. In fact, she seems very happy."Upon hearing this, Blake decided he didn't have any more questions for Joel. He was just glad that Annalise was in a good mood. At least then, it would keep her from getting anxious before the tests.Then, Joel continued, "Giselle's great with people and has a way with your mom. But is the child in her belly really yours? If it's not, your mom might not be able to take it once the child's born.""Just let Giselle be." Blake refused to reveal anything.After all, the critical period of Annalise's tests was approaching, and he didn't want to upset her.Joel realized that his questioning wasn't leading him anywhere. So, he furrowed his brow a