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
Fortunately, after half a month of treatment, Stuart had mostly recovered. However, since his disease was still contagious, he needed to stay in the hospital for a few more days."That's good to hear." Yasmin was at peace now that she'd seen her father. Then, she reached out to place her palm against Stuart's through the glass. "Dad, do you have any other discomforts?""Not really. I just have a sore throat and some coughing.""You should sit down then." Yasmin urged Stuart to sit.Stuart obeyed and smiled. "How have you been lately, darling? Has anyone been bullying you? Blake… Is he still fooling around with other women?"Stuart's words brought Yasmin back to the first time she visited him in prison and told him about Blake having an affair. Back then, Stuart had said, "Once I recover, we'll move overseas and never come back."Taken aback by Stuart's question, Yasmin struggled to explain things to her father. She sheepishly scratched her head and said, "Dad, I don't plan o
Yasmin thought that it had to be good news. Then, she pulled out the files and realized that they were court documents.Apparently, her father's charges had been cleared, and the original verdict was overturned.Stuart was now released as a free man.Yasmin's eyes widened in surprise. "Mr. B, did you do this for my dad?""Who else would it be for?" Blake looked at Yasmin with a smile.Overjoyed, Yasmin hugged Blake's neck and kissed him. "Thank you so much, Mr. B!""That's not enough," Blake said with a grin, cupping her head and deepening the kiss.Breathless, Yasmin said, "Mr. B, we're in the car…" Malcolm was still there as well.Upon hearing this, Blake pressed the button to raise the partition.At this, Yasmin's face turned bright red.Why had his libido been so strong lately? Did he suddenly want to do it right here and now? Just last night, he had kept her up and left her exhausted and embarrassed. Then, Yasmin pushed Blake away and said, "Stop it. Someone might se
Eunice thought for a moment and said, "Why don't you give yourself to him?""Give myself to him?" Yasmin repeated, her cheeks flushing. "I did that last night."Eunice laughed. "No. I don't mean that. I mean, dress yourself up as a gift—like a maid or a nurse—and surprise him."Yasmin's face grew even redder. "Do men really like that sort of thing?""Of course they do. Men like women who appear proper, but in bed, they prefer someone wild.""So… Should I buy a costume online?" Yasmin asked."Let me help you. I'll order something sexy," Eunice said, clicking away on her computer. Then, in no time, she placed an order for Yasmin."Yaz, I've ordered it for you, so you should receive it in a couple of days.""Alright," Yasmin replied. "Thank you, Eunice."…By the time Blake arrived at the business meeting, most of the attendees had already arrived. He was late, so the host guided him to his seat.Joel was present as well. After all, his family owned a medical group, so he was
After breakfast, Mary prepared a thermos of soup for Yasmin to take to the hospital.Then, when Yasmin got there, she headed for the elevator. However, due to the busy morning at the hospital, both elevators were taking too long. So, Yasmin decided to take another elevator farther away. That elevator wasn't as crowded, but it was farther away, and she had to pass through a corridor to get there.However, as she walked into the corridor, Yasmin suddenly heard a familiar voice. "Dr. Brown, can I still keep this baby?"It was Giselle!Yasmin subconsciously stopped in her tracks, her heart pounding.Benjamin replied, "Ms. O'Shea, there's nothing we can do. You've had two ultrasounds in the past two weeks, and both showed fetal demise. Unfortunately, the baby is already…"He didn't finish his sentence, but he later added, "You've also been experiencing bleeding and abdominal pain recently, so I recommend surgery as soon as possible. Delaying it will only harm your health."Gise
Annalise's eyes flashed with obvious disgust, but she had no more questions. Then, without even glancing at Yasmin, she walked away.Yasmin quietly breathed a sigh of relief.However, after Annalise had taken a few steps, she suddenly heard a woman's voice. "Mrs. Ford." It was Giselle.Giselle had also seen Annalise, but she didn't panic, and instead, maintained her soft-spoken demeanor."What are you doing here?" Annalise's friendly demeanor completely disappeared as soon as she saw Giselle.Giselle's actions had made her the laughingstock of high society. And now, everyone was talking about how she insisted on bringing someone else's child into the Ford family as the heir. Annalise had been so embarrassed that she didn't even want to leave the house!So, it was understandable that she wasn't happy to see Giselle.Giselle looked up at Annalise, her eyes quickly filling with tears. "Mrs. Ford, I've been feeling guilty for the past few days. I've been to your house countles
Soom, the medical team rushed over, and Giselle was wheeled away on a gurney toward the operating room.Giselle became pale as chalk as she clutched the nurse's hand, yelling, "Get Dr. Brown! He's my primary doctor!"Then, Giselle was taken away, leaving Annalise in a state of shock. She never imagined that her failure to catch Giselle would result in a miscarriage.Annalise then recalled Yasmin grabbing onto her just moments ago. So, she turned to Yasmin and coldly stared at her. "Yasmin, what were you doing just now? She fell because I couldn't catch her, do you understand?"Yasmin had seen Giselle being taken away as she'd bled heavily, and although Yasmin did panic for a moment, she still didn't regret her actions.Instantly, she remembered the conversation between Giselle and Benjamin in the corridor.Giselle had suddenly acted like she was about to faint. However, Yasmin suspected that she was planning to faint to blame Annalise for the loss of her child instead.But fortu
Meanwhile, Yasmin silently stood in the corner. The nurse hadn't come out yet, so Yasmin didn't know what to say.Then, everyone, including Annalise, followed Giselle to the ward. Giselle was hysterically crying as she said, "I was carrying my baby just fine. How could my baby suddenly die? Mrs. Ford, why didn't you catch me when I fell? If you had, maybe my baby would still be alive…"Annalise looked solemn.But just then, the nurse came out and told the housekeeper what had happened in the operating room.The housekeeper nodded after listening to what the nurse said. Then, he went over to Annalise and whispered, "The nurse checked the delivery room. She said the baby was born without a heartbeat and was already purple. The baby wasn't breathing."Annalise's face turned cold.Meanwhile, Giselle was still crying. "Mrs. Ford, how could my baby have died?"Annalise looked at her, her initial guilt now gone. Then, she turned to Benjamin and coldly asked, "Dr. Brown, can you b
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