When Blake threatened Yasmin with the Starr family, she gave up on resisting.However, she seemed to have become numb to it all, showing no response whatsoever. Out of nowhere, Blake was hit by a profound fear. He desperately wanted to make her his woman.Unfortunately for him, she merely furrowed her brows and let him do as he pleased.There was no pleasure in this for him.He exerted more strength to torture her and bring her more pain.However, she just clenched her teeth. Even when her lips bled from the biting, she refused to make a sound.In the end, he seemed to have lost hope—or perhaps he had lost interest. He grimly yelled, "Get lost!"Yasmin got up from the bed. With a blank expression, she put on her clothes and exited the room.She came back to Room 1301 and knocked on the door.Eunice waited inside the hotel room for a long time. She had also dialed Yasmin's number multiple times.However, Yasmin never answered, so Eunice was extremely worried.Hearing the kn
The day before yesterday, Yasmin had told Eunice that Blake had cheated. So, Yasmin decided to break up with Blake. And after going out last night, Yasmin had ended up in this state because of Blake. Eunice couldn't help but feel sorry for Yasmin.Then, Yasmin paused for a moment before saying, "Is there any chance that it's a misdiagnosis? Last time, Dr. Sawyer mentioned that my body's constitution makes it hard for me to get pregnant."For the past two years, Yasmin had been trying to get pregnant. But it just wouldn't happen. And because of this, Blake and Yasmin had stopped using protection.Eunice said, "The doctor didn't get it wrong. You're really pregnant, Yaz."But Yasmin still couldn't believe it. So, in the end, she went for an ultrasound test. The results showed that an embryo had indeed formed, and the baby's heartbeat had been detected. Only then did Yasmin finally believe it.However, she was still at a loss and wore a blank expression.She'd had a fight with
From that day onward, Yasmin and Blake didn't see each other again.However, she would occasionally see him on the news.Blake's most recent appearance on the news was his scandal with Elise. The paparazzi had caught him sending her to a fashion show.In the video clip, the paparazzi swarmed Elise with microphones and overwhelmed her. They bombarded her with questions about her relationship with Blake.As Elise faced the cameras, her eyes flickered with a hint of fear, and her face turned pale.Then, Blake showed up in the crowd like a hero. With the bodyguards clearing a path for him, he escorted Elise out of the place.In the video clip, Blake shielded Elise on their way out, his charming face cold and indifferent.Meanwhile, Elise's gaze was brimming with affection.The paparazzi uploaded the video clip on the internet, and it had caused quite a stir.People were speculating that Elise was Blake's girlfriend. And for her sake, he'd bought a luxury brand and made her an inte
Stuart reaffirmed. "Yes.""Would Grandma agree to it?"Stuart reassured Yasmin, saying, "I'll talk to her. Don't worry about it." Then, he gently said, "Come back home. It's New Year's Eve tomorrow." He'd already figured out that Yasmin must have run away from home.Yasmin suddenly broke into tears. She was worried that Stuart would be against her divorce. So, it was unexpected that he was alright with it.She wiped her tears and replied, "Alright."…That night, Yasmin gathered her items and returned home.But once she'd set foot into the door, she could tell something was off.Emelda was in the living room and was sporting a worried face. She must have learned about Yasmin's plan to divorce.Once Emelda saw Yasmin, Emelda immediately stood up and nervously asked, "Are you going to divorce Blake, Yaz?"Yasmin looked over and saw Stuart nodding at her from the couch. It gave her the strength to reply to Emelda. "Yes, Grandma. I've made up my mind."But Emelda couldn't take i
The next day was New Year's Eve.However, things weren't looking good for the Starr family. Once Yasmin came downstairs, the household staff told her that Emelda had fallen sick and that Stuart had sent her to the hospital at the crack of dawn.Yasmin felt guilty, but she didn't regret her decision. For her child, she was determined to have a divorce.Upon thinking of the baby, Yasmin rubbed her belly.Luckily, she still had Stuart and the baby with her. Having the two people that she loved the most by her side still filled her life with hope.…In the evening, Stuart returned as Yasmin was decorating the house with the household staff. Upon seeing Stuart return, she beamed and said, "You're back, Dad. How's Grandma?"Stuart looked at Yasmin and said, "She's been admitted to the hospital for high blood pressure."After hearing the news, Yasmin looked troubled.Then, Stuart walked over and dotingly patted Yasmin's head. "It's fine. Grandma will have a chance to calm down
Yasmin heard her name being called and instinctively raised her head.Stuart and Blake both shifted their eyes at her. And in the end, she could only nod and agree.Ultimately, Yasmin and Blake still had to talk about it since it was a divorce. So, they walked to the apple tree in the yard. The last time they were here, they'd sat on the branches and poured their hearts out. But this time, they were going to talk about divorce.Blake looked at Yasmin as shadows obscured his handsome face. Yasmin couldn't discern his expression. Then, Blake asked, "Are you really insisting on getting a divorce?"Yasmin coldly nodded. "Yes, I told my dad about it, and he agreed to it."Yasmin told Blake the same thing again. She was serious, and she wasn't just messing around.Blake frowned and said, "It was only an argument. Is this really necessary?"But Yasmin's gaze was surprisingly calm as she emphasized and said, "Yes, it's necessary."But in truth, it wasn't about the argument. Rathe
Annalise said, "Roxy cried for the whole night and threw a tantrum in front of Arthur. She claimed that you seduced Ivan and ruined their relationship."She wanted to confront you here. And if you hadn't come over, she would have visited Oak Garden."Yasmin frowned and asked, "What's going on?"Annalise replied, "I've no idea. When I was celebrating New Year's this morning, I saw her throwing a tantrum again. So, Arthur asked me to call you over."Yasmin felt a complicated mix of emotions. She'd been prepared to talk about the divorce, but suddenly, Roxy had come to cause trouble for her. However, Yasmin still had to show up. If she didn't, Roxy would still look for her anyway.After all, Roxy was the Ford family's heiress. And while Blake had his ways to deal with her, Yasmin didn't. So, she had to handle it appropriately. Otherwise, after the divorce, Roxy might come after her to settle the scores again.Yasmin took a deep breath and asked Annalise, "Where's Roxy now, Anna?
Yasmin took a deep breath and explained, "This is a misunderstanding. I went on a holiday with Eunice to Meulens. We bumped into Ivan because he was there on a business trip. "Ask Eunice if you don't believe me.""Eunice is your best friend. Of course, she'll back you up!" Roxy didn't believe Yasmin. She was sure that Yasmin had seduced Ivan. She ruthlessly said, "Yasmin, you don't like me, do you? You're jealous that I'd found such a great man, so you privately went to seduce him, didn't you?"Yolanda resentfully pointed at Yasmin. "No wonder Ivan wanted a divorce after he returned from Meulens. You were the one creating trouble behind the scenes."Huh! You fickle woman! You're already married to Blake, yet you still want to flirt with Ivan. You betrayed Blake, and now you want to destroy my daughter's marriage. I won't let you off!""I said, I never did such a thing. There's nothing between me and Ivan!" Yasmin explained coldly, "Check the flight schedule if you don't believe
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