The two of them stared at the river without speaking. When the wind picked up, Blake took his jacket off and draped it over Yasmin's shoulders. Immediately, she felt much warmer. She glanced over and noticed he was only wearing a shirt. Worried he might catch a cold, she quickly told him, "I'm not cold. You should wear it instead.""We were walking earlier, so I'm not cold either." Blake held her hand and smiled. "We should head back for lunch. It's time to return to the city.""Okay." This time, she was returning with him willingly.After all this time, she was starting to miss her father, Eunice, and Arthur.When they returned, lunch was already prepared. Jesicca greeted them warmly when she saw the two come in.Today's lunch was extravagant. Jessica, who was in her sixties, raised a toast to Blake and thanked him for helping Chris. Blake accepted the drink with a smile. "It's nothing, Jessica. I'm the one who should thank you for taking care of Yasmin.""No, I should b
After Yasmin finished showering, she sent Eunice a message."Eunice, Blake brought me back to Stanton City."Eunice was surprised. "Why did you come back with that bastard, Yaz? He married that woman!"This reminded Yasmin that Eunice still didn't know the truth, so she quickly explained everything.However, Eunice never replied.Yasmin, starting to feel worried, followed up with a call. The first thing she heard when Eunice picked up the phone was exclamations. "Holy shit! There's nothing going on between Blake and that woman!""I know. Didn't I tell you that already?""It has nothing to do with that. Blake clarified it on his social media account! Go check it out." Eunice was awestruck by Blake's courage. Someone had exposed the failed wedding on the Internet. In response, Giselle kept defending herself by saying that her relationship with Blake was still going strong, but they had no plans to get married.She even stirred rumors to take advantage of Blake's reputation.
Blake exposed Giselle's true intentions one word at a time.She gasped, her face ashen. "But I never did anything to her. She's completely fine, isn't she? My plans never succeeded, so why are you still doing this to me?"Giselle broke down and began sobbing.Blake sniggered. "Well, it's too late. You had your chance, but you didn't take it. Now it's time to pay the price for your actions."He continued, "Also, you'd better stop testing me. Your family has been riding on my coattails for so long, so if you keep this up, I'll make your family business disappear."With that, he hung up mercilessly.Giselle could only toss her phone and wail into her hands. …"Did you see the news, Yaz?" Eunice was still on the phone with Yasmin. Yasmin replied, "Yeah.""And did you see what happened to her manager? She was arrested for tax evasion. Karma's a bitch!" Eunice cackled. She couldn't be more satisfied with what happened to Annie, especially when she recalled how Annie strutted in
Yasmin interlocked her fingers behind Blake's neck and quietly looked at him before asking, "I saw what happened to Giselle and her manager. Did you have a hand in that?""They were caught because they had something to hide in the first place." Blake didn't deny anything as he gently placed Yasmin on the bed.Yasmin sat down and nodded. "That's true."Then, Blake smiled and turned to leave. Suddenly, Yasmin panicked and called out, "Mr. B…""Yes?" Blake paused and looked at her. Yasmin shyly clutched the hem of her skirt and asked, "Where are you going? It's past 10 pm. Aren't you going to sleep?"Blake chuckled when he saw her blushing. "Is that an invitation?""N-No." Yasmin denied it. "It's just that… It's very late."Blake smirked before replying, "I know. But I still need to shower before going to bed."He was actually going to take a shower, and when Yasmin realized that he wasn't going to leave, she blushed. After the bathroom door closed and sounds of flowing wate
At this, Yasmin went limp as she moaned, "Mr. B, your hand is so hot…""There are other parts of me that are even hotter," Blake said, causing Yasmin's heart to flutter. Then, Blake took Yasmin's hand and placed it on his shoulder. And in the heat of the moment, he pressed his lips against hers and murmured, "Remember—you're mine…"Blushing, Yasmin raised her eyes and met Blake's sultry gaze. Her heart skipped a beat, and she followed his lead, gradually losing herself to the pleasure.…The next morning, sunlight filtered into the room and cast its light upon the mess on the bed. Yasmin was nestled in Blake's embrace, half-covered by the sheets. Meanwhile, her exposed skin was marked with hickeys, and her curves were clearly visible even under the covers. Blake woke up first and was greeted by her adorable face and tempting plump lips. He smiled and caressed her cheek. Yet, Yasmin didn't even stir. But this was probably because he'd completely tired her out the night
There was a silent pause before Yasmin replied, "I don't want to know."Giselle was dismayed. "Are you sure?""He'll tell me when he wants to. And if he doesn't say anything, I don't plan on prying either." In any case, Yasmin was now certain that Blake didn't have any feelings for Giselle, and that was more than enough.If he loved Giselle, he would have chosen that woman long ago. However, his decision to choose Yasmin proved that she was more important than both Giselle and the baby.So, Yasmin firmly hung up the phone. After all, Yasmin knew how cunning Giselle could be, so she had no intentions of meeting up with her.…However, Giselle sought her out instead. At the gate of Oak Garden, she shouted for Yasmin, "Yasmin Starr, I'm waiting for you outside. Please come out."At that moment, Yasmin had been eating a sandwich. However, her early morning cheerfulness disappeared as soon as she heard the voice yelling from outside. Frowning, she asked, "Who's making so much n
Still, something felt off. However, Yasmin couldn't figure out what was wrong and decided to give Blake a call. "Mr. B, Giselle came over. She's been kneeling outside the gate and insists on apologizing to me.""What?" Blake sternly asked. Giselle was only steps away, but Yasmin didn't shy away from letting Blake know everything."I told her that I didn't want her apology, and neither would I accept it, so she should leave. But she refused to listen and said that she wouldn't leave unless I forgave her."Yasmin glanced at the sky before continuing, "It's going to rain soon, but she still refuses to leave. I don't have any idea what she's trying to do. Not to mention, she's heavily pregnant. "Isn't she worried something might happen to the baby?"Giselle's brow twitched in irritation after hearing Yasmin's words. Then, Blake replied after a pause, "Don't listen to her. Go back and rest. I'll call her instead.""Okay." Yasmin hung up and turned to go back in, ignoring Gise
A smile broke out on Yasmin's face as she ran downstairs and out to the courtyard, her long locks gracefully flowing behind her.Blake got out of the car and grabbed her shoulders, frowning. "Don't run. You might fall.""Okay!" Yasmin quipped and peeked up at him.At this, Blake's expression softened, and he held Yasmin's hand as they got into the car.The warmth from Blake's palm slowly warmed Yasmin's heart, and she suddenly felt too shy to look into the eyes of the man next to her."Has she left yet?" Blake asked.Yasmin nodded. "She went back after your call.""Make sure you steer clear of her in the future. You don't need to pay her any attention," Blake told her.Yasmin obediently nodded, her mood suddenly souring as she stared at the handsome man.Giselle had said that Blake cared about the baby a lot. But Yasmin didn't know the reason why, and neither did Blake explain anything to her.Although Yasmin was curious, she also understood that no matter how hard she presse
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