Yasmin looked at a few messages and became upset at how she was being cursed with hurtful words. She put her phone face-down on the table, not wanting to look at it anymore.Suddenly, a commotion was heard from outside the large building.Eunice went to the window to investigate the source of the noise and saw Giselle's fans gathered outside.They were holding banners and calling Yasmin a mistress, demanding her to come out to apologize.Eunice frowned and said, "Yaz, don't go out. A mad mob of Giselle's fans are outside."Yasmin frowned.How did it become like this? Who had uploaded the video? Just then, the commotion outside grew louder. Some fans then rushed into the building, and the mad mob burst in.Eunice paled. She told Yasmin before running downstairs, "Yaz, they've burst into the building. Don't come down. I'll go and lock the studio door."Eunice then ran to the entrance. But before she could lock the door, some fans had already rushed in and surrounded the e
"The mistress is here! Everyone, get her!" Giselle's fans yelled when they saw Yasmin.Yasmin couldn't block the door anymore, and a slit appeared in between the two doors.One of the fans reached in and grabbed Yasmin's hair. "You whore! Get out here!"Yasmin felt the pain tugging her head. Yet, with an unexplainable surge of strength, she stepped forward and pushed the door shut with all her might. As a result, the fan's arm got caught in between the doors. "Ah!" She cried out in agony and backed away.Meanwhile, the rest of the people were in a frenzy too. "You bitch! You're the mistress, yet you have the audacity to hit other people? Everyone, let's get that mistress!" The mad mob rushed at the door and forced it open again.Yasmin and Eunice were thrown back a few steps.Eunice wanted to protect Yasmin, but she was no match for the crowd. Someone then pulled her to the back as the fans surrounded Yasmin."Hah! You mistress! You finally came out to face us!" The cr
The one who had spoken was the girl who had grabbed Yasmin's hair.Blake coldly shot her an intimidating gaze and said, "You're the one who pulled her hair just now, aren't you?"Blake had seen it happen through the live stream.The girl was shocked and explained, "I was avenging Giselle.""Who are you to avenge Giselle?"The girl choked up, unable to give him an answer. She wasn't Giselle's friend. And aside from being her fan, she had no connection to Giselle.Blake turned and told the head policeman, "These people have all committed the crime of hooliganism. Officer Jenkins, please bring them to the police station. No compromise."Upon hearing that, the fans were stunned, shocked, and frightened.They were all 18 to 19-year-old students, and they had charged at Yasmin to avenge Giselle. So, how had they ended up committing a crime?"Mr. Ford. Are you mistaken? We came on your girlfriend, Giselle's, behalf. This woman pushed her down while she's pregnant. Don't you feel sorr
Giselle immediately phoned Blake.…At that moment, Blake was at Oak Garden. The family doctor had arrived and was treating Yasmin's wound.Blake received Giselle's call and walked out of the room, "What do you want?""Blake, I heard that my fans went to cause trouble at Erinnyes," Giselle said gently. "I heard that they'd been arrested. Could you let them off?""If you knew that they would cause trouble, why didn't you stop them earlier?" Blake's voice was cold. "Or did you instigate your fans to go and cause trouble for Yasmin?""How's that possible?" Giselle felt guilty. She bit her lip and said resolutely, "I didn't look at my phone because I was busy taking care of Anna at the hospital. "I didn't know about any of this, and Annie only just told me that the fans were arrested because of this matter. Moreover, they're all 18, 19-year-old students. It's not good for them to have a criminal record.""They deserve to be punished for their mad and unruly behavior. Only then t
After dealing with the matter, Blake went back to the bedroom.By the time he returned, the family doctor had finished treating and bandaging Yasmin's wound.At that moment, Yasmin was on the phone with Ivan.Ivan had seen the news online and had phoned her. "I just saw the news that you were attacked by Giselle's fans. How are you?" he asked.The livestream had abruptly ended when the policemen appeared, so no one online knew what happened after that."I'm fine for now," Yasmin said gently.Ivan said, "That mob was crazy, and their comments were abominable. I've asked someone to help you delete the Trending News."Summer had been tasked to do so. Yasmin felt moved. "Thank you, Ivo.""It's a small matter. After all, our mothers were good friends. And since you don't have any relatives to look out for you, I should be looking out for you instead," Ivan said warmly.This seemed like something an older brother would say, and Yasmin had always wanted an older brother. So, whe
Yasmin ruthlessly bit down hard on Blake's tongue.Upon feeling the pain, Blake let go of her, and a sliver of blood trickled down the corner of his mouth.He wiped the blood away with a dark expression. "Why do you like biting people so much?"Yasmin saw the foreboding gloom in Blake's gaze and was slightly frightened. She wanted to back away, but Blake gripped her head and bit down hard on her collarbone.He left deep tooth marks on her skin, causing it to bleed.Yasmin scrunched her eyebrows up in pain. "Blake, let go of me. You're hurting me…"But Blake wouldn't let Yasmin go and even restrained her hands to the top of her head. Then, he bit down even harder and used his tongue to gently caress the wound. It made Yasmin tremble in fear and pain.Then she heard Blake say, "You bit me once, and now I'm biting you back. It's only fair."Yasmin wanted to give Blake the death stare, but her eyes were red-rimmed and didn't look the least bit threatening. On the contrary, it m
When Yasmin woke up, she discovered that all the online discussion about the matter had disappeared. Ivan had successfully removed all the trending discussions.Touched, she thought of treating him to a meal as thanks. However, just as she finished freshening up, she received Giselle's call."Yasmin, could you come to the hospital right now? Anna wants to see you," Giselle said as she stood in the corridor. Since Blake had refused to help her resolve the issue, she decided to ask Annalise for help instead.Yasmin's heart skipped a beat when she heard that her mother-in-law wanted to see her. "What does she need me for?""You'll find out when you arrive," Giselle answered vaguely.So, Yasmin pursed her lips and eventually drove to the hospital.When she entered the hospital room, she immediately spotted Annalise and Giselle. Annalise's complexion was still pale, but she was looking much better than before her surgery.Yasmin walked in and called, "Anna.""Kneel." Those w
Annalise's chest heaved in anger. When Yasmin saw this, she wanted to leave. She didn't want to be dragged into trouble if something happened to Annalise."Mrs. Ford, you should talk to Blake about this. I'll take my leave now." Since Annalise didn't want her to call her "Anna" anymore, Yasmin decided to just call her "Mrs. Ford".With that, she turned to leave.Annalise's eyes turned cold. "Don't you care about your father anymore?"Yasmin froze and spun around.Instantly, a medical chart came hurtling toward her.Yasmin didn't dare to dodge and could only stiffly stand there as one of the chart's corners grazed her cheek, leaving a bleeding cut.Giselle's lips curved upward when she saw this."Call the police immediately and tell them that you won't pursue legal action against the fans anymore," Annalise ordered Yasmin.However, Yasmin remained motionless.Annalise raised an eyebrow. "Aren't you going to do as I said?"Yasmin's heart grew cold.In this world, her fath
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