Yasmin's gaze suddenly turned cold.That said, Blake's face was even colder. "What else did she say?"Maria added, "She said that Ms. Fletcher is clinging to you because she wants to seduce you and drive a wedge between you and Mrs. Ford. That she has ill intentions..."After hearing these words, Blake looked at Yasmin with a dark and cold expression. "Did Eunice say all this?"Yasmin stood motionless at the door. Her face was pale, but she couldn't say anything.Eunice had indeed said those things, but she didn't know Elise would be so fragile. All it took for her to faint was a little pull."Tell her to come and apologize," Blake said to Yasmin.Yasmin clenched her fists. Of course, she didn't want Eunice to come and apologize. Eunice had just stood up for her. If Eunice came to apologize to Elise, how would Yasmin face her in the future?Moreover, Yasmin always felt that Elise was intentionally causing trouble. She knew Yasmin didn't like her, yet she still came to provoke
If she made that phone call today, she would not be worthy of being Eunice's friend.Despite not having called Eunice, it was Eunice who reached out first. After all, Eunice was the one who pulled Elise, so she naturally had to ask about the situation.She called Yasmin as soon as she got off work. "Yaz, how's that woman?" Yasmin stood at the entrance of the hospital, biting her lip and not speaking."Is it serious?" Eunice was distressed. "If I had known she was so frail, I wouldn't have touched her."Yasmin didn't know what to say.Eunice continued, "Which hospital are you at? Is Blake there? What did he say? Do I need to apologize to Elise and pay for her medical expenses?""Eunice..." Yasmin couldn't help but call out to her friend.Eunice took a deep breath and said, "It's okay, I did this. She fainted, so I have to take responsibility. I'll go to the hospital and talk to her. Even if I have to go to jail for it, I will—""Eunice," Yasmin interrupted her. "Are we friends
Blake looked at her. "I'm making things difficult for you? Didn't you say that you hate me, find me bothersome, and don't want to see me?""I did say those things, but I only said them out of anger! Unlike you, who deliberately made things hard for me because of what I said. You give me the cold shoulder and ignore me when I plead with you. You know exactly why I'm now dressed like this, but you're still playing dumb and saying hurtful things!" Yasmin cried pitifully, struggling in his embrace. "Let go of me."Blake didn't let go and pinned her against the door instead, gazing at her intently. "I'm trying to tame your temper. You throw tantrums, refuse to come home and act unreasonably every day. How can we live like this?"Yasmin glared at him resentfully. "You don't even understand my feelings.""What feelings?" Blake asked her.She was angry, but she wasn't just throwing a tantrum for no reason. Yasmin couldn't put it into words.She hated Elise, but Elise was good at acti
After he finished speaking, he kissed her passionately. Yasmin no longer had the strength to resist and gave in to him....When Yasmin woke up again, it was already daylight.Blake had awoken before her. He gently touched her nose before getting out of bed quietly.Yasmin was awake, though. Looking at his handsome face, she said sleepily, "You woke up so early.""Yeah," he replied happily. He usually felt good after they spent the night together. "What would you like for breakfast? I'll have Mary make it for you."Yasmin was held firmly in his arms. Lifting her head to look at his face, she replied, "Anything is fine.""How about I ask Mary to make you some smoked salmon and dill omelet?""Okay." Yasmin agreed. Seeing him about to leave, she pulled his hand and said, "Mr. B, Eunice—""Forget about it." Blake looked at her fair face and couldn't help but lean down to kiss her.Yasmin felt a sense of relief wash over her. She was glad that he no longer insisted on Eunice apo
The incident with Eunice was left at that.The days that followed passed peacefully. Yasmin eventually tried on her wedding dress. The waistline was a bit too tight, so she had it sent back for alterations.Yasmin found it strange. Her waistline hadn't changed over the past two years, but it was expanding this year. Perhaps it was because she had eaten too much lately, and she had gained a lot of weight.Eunice's wedding dress fit perfectly and didn't need any adjustments.Soon, it was five days before the end of the year.Erinnyes closed for the holidays, and Eunice's wedding day arrived.On the morning of the wedding, Eunice arranged for someone to deliver the bridesmaid dress to Yasmin. It was a light blue tulle dress.Yasmin tried it on at home, and the strapless tulle dress made her look fair and beautiful.Blake glanced over, his gaze falling on her chest. With furrowed brows, he asked, "Do you have to wear this?""What's wrong with it?" Yasmin's gaze shifted from
"Eunice," Yasmin called as she walked over to her friend.Eunice was wearing a hair wreath. When she saw Yasmin, she smiled. "Yasmin, you look beautiful today.""You look even more beautiful!" Yasmin complimented her. The two chatted and laughed, and time passed quickly.Later, Eunice's mother, Diana, came over and called Yasmin to the banquet hall. She requested that Yasmin assist with registering guests. "Aren't you Blake's wife?" A pleasant voice came from above her.Yasmin looked up in her seat.Mortimer stood in front of her, wearing a black suit. He had a faint smile on his lips, looking very casual.Yasmin remembered this man. That day, she was wearing a fox costume when she bumped into Joel and him.She felt a little embarrassed. She asked with an awkward smile, "Hello, and you are?""I'm Blake's friend, Mortimer Sullivan," he said with a chuckle."Hello, I'm Yasmin Starr." Yasmin introduced herself, then accepted the gift he handed her. It was a little heavy. She
At 7:30 pm, the wedding was set to begin.However, Blake had not yet arrived.Yasmin glanced at the main entrance, her expression downcast at his absence.She sighed and looked to the main stage instead.Colin was already standing on stage. He was dressed in a black groom's suit, quietly waiting for Eunice to make her appearance.But after ten minutes, Eunice had not yet come out.The guests were becoming restless. Yasmin saw Diana walking onto the stage to talk to Colin, concern mirrored on both their faces.Yasmin walked up to them both and asked, "Mrs. Salle, what's going on?"Diana said anxiously, "Eunice is missing.""Missing?" Yasmin looked at Colin in confusion.Colin's face was gloomy. "I don't know. She was fine while doing her makeup. I don't know where she's gone.""Her phone is turned off. We can't get through at all." Diana's face was full of worry. "Eunice, where have you gone? She's driving me crazy!"Colin assured, "Mrs. Salle, don't worry too much. Let's go
Yasmin and Ivan searched for Eunice in the hotel, unaware that Brian was standing in the corner, smiling as he snapped a few photos of them....Blake had just come out of the restroom and returned to the private dining room. Elise put his phone down as he approached."What are you doing?" Blake's eyes fixed on her, his tone a little questioning.Elise answered sincerely, "Blakey, when you went to the restroom just now, Yasmin called. I asked her if she needed you to answer the call, and she said no."Blake went to the hospital at 5:00 pm to pick Elise up after her discharge.When they reached the entrance of the hospital, she suddenly said she was starving and felt dizzy.He was afraid she might have low blood sugar, so he took her to a nearby restaurant to eat.Blake sat down and checked his phone. Indeed, there was a call log from Yasmin. He gently told Elise, "Don't touch my phone next time.""Got it," Elise obediently replied.Blake picked up his phone and was about to c
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