Blake mistakenly thought that Yasmin was still angry over what had happened. But Yasmin smiled and said, "Blake, I'm not angry anymore. Now that it's time to let the past go, I've come to terms with everything, so I'm not mad anymore."Blake was shocked. Yasmin continued, "Let's just part on good terms."Something inside Blake seemed to be breaking. And after a long time, he asked, "Are you sure that you won't regret this?""I'm sure."Finally, Blake gently let Yasmin go.After regaining her freedom, Yasmin let out a soft sigh of relief. Then, the two of them set off for City Hall. Malcolm didn't tag along today, so Blake acted as the driver.Meanwhile, Yasmin quietly sat in the passenger seat as she gazed out the window.An hour later, the car pulled up at the entrance of City Hall. Yasmin then snapped out of her thoughts and turned to look at Blake. "We're here, Blake."Blake sat quietly for a moment before humming in response, and eventually, he got out of the car.
Perhaps Blake had grown used to being forceful with Yasmin since she used to comply so much.But now, he'd realized just how much Yasmin had disliked being treated that way."Forget it. It's all in the past. Let's go, it might be our turn soon," Yasmin said.Then, as she stood in front of the white building, sunlight illuminated her gorgeous face.Her beauty captivated Blake.At the next moment, he extinguished his cigarette and walked back into the hall with her.The divorce proceedings went smoothly since they had no children to dispute about, and everything was done in just ten minutes.As they left the hall, Blake glanced at Yasmin and asked, "Shall we have a farewell dinner?"Yasmin gave it some thought and nodded. "Sure."She thought of how Blake had generously gifted Starr Corporation and the villa at Newphoria Bay to her. And upon thinking of how they'd cost hundreds of millions of dollars, she lost the spirit to quarrel with him again. "Where are we going?" Yasmin a
Elise replied in a gentle voice, "Hi, Blakey. I need to visit the hospital today for a checkup. I'm a little scared, so can you come with me?"Yasmin was sitting quite close to Blake. So, she could effortlessly hear what Elise was saying. She smirked.She knew that Elise wouldn't sit still.Today was the day that Yasmin and Blake would finally divorce, so Elise had to be anxious to know if the divorce had been finalized. "I'll ask Malcolm to go with you," Blake calmly answered. "Are you not coming?""I have something to take care of.""Blakey, a-are you getting divorced?" Sure enough, Elise couldn't stop herself from asking the question. Blake pressed his lips together before replying, "Yeah, we just finished filing for it."There was an audible gasp from Elise's end of the line. Yasmin had a feeling that Elise was secretly ecstatic about this, but on the outside, Elise sounded guilty as she said, "Is it because of me? I'm sorry for causing your divorce…""Forget it."
Yasmin was starting to experience morning sickness.After she finished throwing up, she rinsed her mouth and studied herself in the mirror. She could see from her rounded face that she'd gained some weight recently. After that, she put on a loose sweater and went downstairs. Just as she neared the dining room, she heard some voices.One of the voices belonged to Stuart. As for the other… Was it Ivan?Ivo?Then, Yasmin stepped in and saw her father and Ivan chatting at the table. "So, you're Maeve's son." Stuart wistfully looked at Ivan. Maeve was one of Stuart's former business partners. Out of the seven of them, she was the only woman on the team, and she was also good friends with Yasmin's mother, Mia.Stuart marveled at how small the world was. He'd never expected to bump into Maeve's son after so many years.He asked, "Are you still living with Gavin?""Yes. I was left all alone after my mother passed away, so I went to live with my father," Ivan answered with a
After all, the best marriages were those that received blessings from both sides of the family.…As soon as Yasmin left, Blake received a call. "Sir, a man visited Newphoria Bay this morning. Mr. Starr referred to him as 'Ivan'."Blake was playing golf, and his expression hardened when he heard this. "What was he doing there?""I'm not sure. He was having breakfast with Mr. Starr in the dining room earlier, but Mr. Starr asked me to leave the room, so I didn't hear what they were talking about. "However, Madam left in his car this morning. It seems like Mr. Starr quite likes that man."Blake's face turned grim. So, it seemed like Stuart was trying to match Yasmin and Ivan.…Back in Ivan's car, Yasmin and Ivan were casually chatting. "I heard from your dad that you filed for divorce yesterday.""Yeah." Yasmin nodded. "He even told you about this? Are you two close?""Not really.""Why did he invite you over to our house for breakfast then?"Ivan smiled and replied,
Yasmin smiled. "Mr. Ford, we've already filed for divorce and are living separately, so please stay out of my business."With that, Yasmin hung up the phone.Meanwhile, on the other end of the phone, Blake's face immediately turned murderously frigid.Soon after the call ended, Yasmin and Ivan arrived at Erinnyes. Yasmin unbuckled her seatbelt and was about to get out of the car when Ivan asked, "Did he hire someone to monitor you?""Not exactly. Two household staff back home are employed by him, so they report everything to him." Yasmin didn't bother hiding the truth.Ivan pondered over what Yasmin had said before suggesting, "I have an idea. I can hire two household staff for your dad, so you can dismiss the current ones. "It must be stifling to constantly be under watch."Yasmin was surprised by Ivan's offer, but she still shook her head. "It's fine, Ivo. I don't want to trouble you. I'll dismiss them, and I'll find replacements myself.""Alright then." Ivan didn't push Y
Suddenly, Yasmin found herself in Blake's embrace.Overbearing as usual, he said, "I'll take you back, so don't call for a taxi. We can talk on the way."Yasmin's blood instantly began boiling.That tug from Blake could have been dangerous! Not to mention, she was two months pregnant now!Yasmin's face hardened, and she shot Blake a glare. "Are you out of my mind, Blake Ford? I already said no, so why did you grab me? What if I had fallen?""That wouldn't happen. I'd catch you," Blake nonchalantly replied. Yasmin snorted. "I'd be fine if you hadn't tugged at me. I don't need you to act like a savior after you'd caused me so much trouble."Yasmin then pushed Blake away and insisted on flagging down a taxi. Blake frowned and coldly said, "If you won't let me take you, then I'll take the taxi with you. We can talk on the way."Blake's intentions were clear—since Yasmin wasn't going to give in to him, he would follow her instead.Feeling repulsed, Yasmin's gaze turned colder. "
"Spouses are only legal when both parties give their consent. If one party completely ignores the other, then it's merely harassment," Ivan said, correcting Blake. "I'm sure a courteous man like you wouldn't resort to pestering a woman, right, Mr. Ford?"Blake narrowed his eyes. Then, Yasmin turned to Ivan and said, "Let's go, Ivo."However, Blake kept a firm grip on Yasmin's hand, refusing to release her."Please unhand me, Mr. Ford. I need to go home now," Yasmin said. "Are you really going to leave with him?" Blake stared at Yasmin, his face darkening even more. Yasmin nodded. "That's right."Blake frowned, his displeasure evident. "It seems like everything I've said to you has fallen on deaf ears."He had warned her that there was more to Ivan than met the eyes. And this was why he wanted her to stay away from him.However, Yasmin didn't listen. And now that they'd just gotten divorced, Yasmin was already jumping into Ivan's arms. And although the two of them were sti
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