Yasmin said, "No, I just don't want to go back.""You don't want to see Elise?""That's right," Yasmin admitted bluntly. She didn't want to interact with Elise in any way.Blake turned his head and stared at her coldly. "You hit Elise so hard that she had to be hospitalized, yet she didn't blame you. And now you're saying you don't want to see her?""I just slapped her once. How could she possibly be hospitalized?" Yasmin looked at him incredulously."She had been in a coma for several years and only recently woke up. Her health was already poor, and now she's in the hospital receiving a blood transfusion."Yasmin pursed her lips.Blake instructed, "Go apologize to her."A feeling of suffocation surged in Yasmin's heart. "I won't go."She turned on her heel and walked toward the road to hail a cab, refusing to even ride in Tyler's car.Blake's face was icy as he got out of the car.Yasmin raised her hand to call for a cab.Just then, her wrist was suddenly grabbed by a stro
Yasmin looked at both of their faces. Stuart's was full of worry, while Emelda's was fearful.Their family had just gotten back together, so Emelda didn't want Yasmin to offend Blake.Yasmin understood Emelda's gaze and was silent for a moment before saying, "No, I just came back to have a meal with you guys. I'll return after eating."Stuart sighed in relief.Emelda also patted her chest and said, "Yasmin, Blake has helped our family a lot. Be nicer to him and give in to him more."Yasmin lowered her gaze and remained silent.During the meal, Emelda kept nagging, telling her to control her temper and not always argue with Blake.Yasmin didn't want to listen. She quickly finished her meal and headed to the backyard.Stuart followed her out and stood beside her, asking, "Did something happen?"Yasmin shook her head. "No."Stuart knew that she didn't want to talk, so he stood for a while before saying, "This is what marriage is like. There will often be small conflicts. If you
Yasmin was eventually caught by the three ruffians and pinned to the ground.Her pale face came into the three men's view, and each of them had a look of surprise in their eyes.In the dark of night, they had only noticed her good figure—but now realized her face was even more beautiful, mesmerizingly so.The three men exchanged glances and surrounded Yasmin."Cutie, why did you run? We're not bad guys. We just think you're beautiful and want to be friends with you." One of the ruffians reached out to touch her face.Yasmin was holding a handful of mud. When the man got close, she immediately smeared it in his eyes."Ah!" The man cried out in pain and let go of her.Yasmin immediately pulled her legs close and ran.The other two ruffians reacted quickly and caught up with her. They grabbed her and twisted her arms behind her back, tying her up with a jacket.Yasmin couldn't move and was pushed to the ground.She turned her head and glared fiercely at the two ruffians like a v
Blake asked, "How is she?""Other than the swelling on one side of her face, there are no other injuries. She should be fine," the female doctor replied.Blake let out a sigh of relief. His gaze fell on her swollen cheek. Her skin was so fair that even a single slap left a noticeable mark.Blake's heart twinged with regret. This was the first time he let her go alone, and she was met with misfortune.If he had known this would happen, he would never have left her alone tonight—no matter what.He worried endlessly. After the female doctor left, he turned to Malcolm and said, "Make sure those three get their punishment. Break their hands and legs, then send them to prison."His face was tense.Malcolm replied, "Yes."After Malcolm left, Blake walked to her bedside and brushed her messy hair away from her face. He carefully examined her injured cheek.It was quite swollen. The doctor had already applied medicine.Blake quietly looked at her face, afraid that her hair would tou
Yasmin remained silent.Blake sighed and said, "Those pricks who hurt you last night had their hands and feet broken and were sent to prison."Yasmin's eyelashes fluttered. She looked up at him. After a while, she said, "Thank you."He had saved her, so she should express her gratitude.Blake pressed his lips together. He hugged her and said, "You don't need to thank me. I'm your husband, so I should protect you."Yasmin fell silent again. Clearly, she didn't want to talk to him.Blake could only pat her head and say, "Alright, I'll order breakfast for you. What would you like to eat? Shall I decide?"Yasmin still ignored him, her delicate face looked cold and expressionless.Blake had no choice but to arrange it himself.Breakfast was delivered quickly. Blake and Yasmin sat in the ward and ate together."Have some scrambled eggs." Blake placed the eggs in front of her.Yasmin glanced at him. He smiled and said, "Don't you love scrambled eggs?"She didn't speak and started
"My legs are weak," Yasmin said."Your legs are weak?" Blake's long fingers massaged her legs. "Where exactly? Should I call the doctor in to check on you?""No, I'm not injured. I just sat on my legs for too long and they went numb.""Poor posture," Blake remarked. "I've told you before, you should sit with both feet on the ground. Don't sit on them or cross your legs."Yasmin kept her head down and didn't speak.Blake looked at her for a while, then explained, "I'm not scolding you, I'm telling you that those bad habits are not good for your body."He spoke to her in a soft and gentle tone.Yasmin looked up at him.He softened his voice and said, "Starting today, Tyler will pick you up and drop you off from work. It's dangerous for you to drive or take a cab alone. You're not allowed to go out alone from now on."Blake's words were a command but also a show of concern.Yasmin could feel his worry for her. Her anger slowly subsided, but she still felt a little aggrieved.Af
When Yasmin woke up, it was already evening. Her stomach was growling with hunger.She opened her eyes, only to find herself embraced in a warm hug. Blake's strong chest pressed against her, his voice tinged with a pleasant laugh as he said, "Mrs. Ford, are you awake?"In a daze, Yasmin turned to look at him and was a little surprised. "You didn't go to work?" Her voice was soft and lazy."You had me hooked, and now I'm not a morning person anymore." Blake laughed. He then leaned over and kissed her cheek. He put his arms around her waist possesively.Yasmin didn't resist, and after being kissed for a while, she whined, "I want to eat. I'm so hungry.""Okay." He couldn't help but smile. He pinched her little face and helped her sit up.Only when she sat up did she realize that her whole body was weak, so she leaned back on the pillow and said lazily, "I'm too tired. Mr. B, can you carry me down?"She acted coquettishly.Blake, who was dressing himself, raised an eyebrow at
"No, we're going to have a wedding ceremony," Blake replied calmly.Elise was confused. "But... aren't you already married?""We weren't very satisfied with the previous ceremony, so we want to do it again on a larger scale," Blake explained.Elise bit her lower lip and took a moment to compose herself before asking softly, "When will the wedding take place?""In March," Blake answered.Elise calculated the time in her mind. It was currently January, so their wedding was just two months away.She looked at Blake's cold and noble profile, not saying another word.Yasmin noticed Elise was distraught and couldn't help feeling a little pleased.After dinner, Yasmin ignored Elise completely. She held Blake's arm and leaned into his embrace. "Mr. B, will you accompany me for a walk in the garden?""You haven't applied your medication yet. I'll go upstairs and get it for you," Blake said as he went up to the second floor.Yasmin waited for him at the door.Elise walked up to her, s
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