Yasmin pursed her lips and kept quiet. She felt a little restless.That night, sleep didn't come to her. So she took out her new phone and checked the calendar. It was already the 22nd of December.Annalise's birthday was in two days' time—the same day as Blake and Giselle's wedding. Annalise and Giselle should be at ease after that day, right?While Yasmin was in deep thought, she drifted off to sleep.The next day, the dawn light entered the room.Yasmin heard Jessica taking Chris out of the house.Jessica would send Chris to the village entrance every morning at 6:00 am. Afterward, she would head to town to buy groceries.Once Yasmin woke up, she could hardly get back to sleep. She wore a plain white dress and opened the door on the first floor. Later, she started cleaning around the house.Suddenly, a thick arm hugged her from behind.Yasmin was shocked, and she quickly turned around.It turned out to be the butcher next door, Daniel Ziegler!With a greasy face and a
"Let's head to the hospital in town," Blake ordered."I'm not going!" Yasmin held the car door tightly. She refused to go with him.However, he wouldn't let her run away again. He locked her in his arms, and she couldn't move at all."Blake!" Yasmin shouted while sobbing. "Let go of me!""Cut it out!" His expression turned ugly. He held her tightly and warned, "If you keep doing that, don't blame me for not playing nice.""Let me go!" She kept struggling.Blake was furious. He pinned her on the seat and spanked her. "Stop making a fuss!"It took him quite a while to locate her. When he finally found her, she was still retaliating.He lost all his composure and smacked her hard.Having her hands restrained, she couldn't break free. As she was hit repeatedly, the pain brought tears to her eyes.Upon seeing her tears, Blake stopped smacking her. He instructed Tyler, "To the hospital."Malcolm stayed behind to deal with Daniel; bad things probably awaited the injured man. Howe
Lately, Yasmin had been feeling miserable every day but had no one to talk to. The grievances welled up in her heart, and it was suffocating.Upon realizing that Blake refused to let her go, Yasmin stopped hiding it. She let it all out while sobbing. "You won't be saving my dad. Everything is a lie! You keep me by your side as if I'm your toy. You made me lose the last family member I have in this world. And now, I can't even fend for myself…"She wiped her tears with the back of her hand.A hint of regret crossed his eyes. He wanted to wipe her tears for her, but she pushed him away."Don't touch me! I hate you!" Tears streamed down her face as she sobbed. She yelled, "What else do you want from me? Even though my dad betrayed James, Starr Corporation is already under your name!"My dad is imprisoned, and his sickness has become serious. I'm left with nothing, and you're still not sparing me. I only want to save my dad. Is that so hard of a request?"She fell to her knees
Yasmin was surprised. "You… You're going to spare my dad?""Yeah." Blake stared at her, and he noticed her eyes swollen from crying.He gently wiped away her tears and said, "I sent my men to check on Stuart a while back. He was afflicted with a contagious lung infection. "At the time, you had gotten into a car accident that lowered your immune system. I was afraid that he might pass the disease to you, so I held off on arranging a visit. I didn't expect you to run away." Yasmin had tears in the corner of her eyes. Upon hearing his words, she sniffled and asked, "Really? Did you send someone to check on him?""Yes. I checked on him, but his condition is severe. That's why he's currently being isolated in the quarantine area. "After he recovers, I'll get Celeb to write the statement proving Stuart was framed when he purchased the cement. I'll clear his name and return Starr Corporation back to him. Will that be enough?"Yasmin thought about it before questioning, "Are you real
"There's nothing wrong with admitting you care about me." Blake held Yasmin's face and gazed into her eyes.She felt uncomfortable being stared at, especially when she was in his arms.After laying everything out in the open, she realized they were quite close to each other. In fact, he had somehow placed her on his lap during the struggle.She subconsciously tried to escape. However, he didn't let her move and kept her on his lap. He said in a deep voice, "I haven't finished yet. Why're you leaving so soon?""Let me go first." She tried to squirm her way out."But you haven't answered my question. Do you care about me?"She batted her lashes at him. She didn't deny it this time. "Yes, I care about you."Yamin blushed in embarrassment, which made her look quite adorable to Blake. He couldn't hold back and kissed her.Her muffled voice escaped her throat. He whispered into her ears, "Don't reject me this time. I've missed you so much…"She was surprised. The sadness pent up i
"I don't care," Blake said. "Is it a crime to hug my wife?"Wife? He said that she was his wife?Yasmin's heart couldn't help but skip a beat.Blake had always called her by her name. He had never called her his wife before. The tips of Yasmin's ears turned red.This didn't go unnoticed by Blake as he carried her into the Rolls-Royce Cullinan. "Why is your face so red? Is it because I called you my wife?"Upon hearing this, Yasmin took a deep breath and glanced at him.Blake was smiling. "Is it really because of that? You like it when I call you my wife?"She clasped her hands together and said awkwardly, "No!""You're blushing." Blake didn't believe her. He leaned over, and Yasmin could feel his breath on her lips as he said, "Wifey."Yasmin's eyes fluttered, and her breath caught in her throat. It was really because Blake had called her his wife.Blake smiled and said it again, "Wifey.""Stop that." Yasmin was extremely embarrassed. She lifted her hands to push him away,
"Malcolm is there. He'll watch the shop and tell Jessica where you've gone," Blake replied.Yasmin was relieved. Finally at ease, she shopped around the market with Blake. After a while, she said, "This is Cirrus Town, my dad's hometown.""I know," came Blake's response.Yasmin looked at him in confusion. "How do you know?" She never told him that her family was from Cirrus Town."I checked your family background. Plus, you like to eat the food at Cirrus, so it wasn't difficult to figure out.""Then how did you find me?""Tyler has been in Cirrus Town for a few days," he told her truthfully.Tyler had been the one to lose track of Yasmin, so his punishment was to come to Cirrus Town to look for her.The day prior, someone from Miller Village had gone to town to look for Tyler with news that a beautiful foreigner had arrived in the village. Tyler recognized Yasmin the minute he was shown a picture of her.After that, Tyler immediately called Blake.Blake was in Stanton Cit
"Jessica, I'm here." Yasmin said while exiting the car. Blake held her hand as she strolled into the house.Jessica was surprised to see them holding hands. She cautiously asked Blake, "You are Ms. Starr's…?""I'm her husband," Blake said warmly.Jessica's jaw dropped in shock. "Ms. Starr, you're married?"Yasmin hummed in response. "I've been married for two years," Yasmin said, glancing at Blake and blushing.Jessica turned her attention to the man beside Yasmin. Blake was a fine-looking man. One could immediately tell he was rich based on his temperament and appearance.Jessica said, "Well then, it's nice to meet Yasmin's husband."Upon hearing this, Blake smiled, making him look approachable and friendly.Jessica welcomed Blake into the house while Yasmin went to unload the trunk. Malcolm and Tyler went to help her.Jessica was surprised to see so many purchases. "Ms. Starr, why did you buy so much?""Jessica, I've been enjoying your hospitality for a long time and want
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