"Yes.""Where is he now?" Yasmin wanted to tear Victor to pieces.Samuel said, "He escaped, but we've filed a report. Now, we're waiting for news from the police."So, Yasmin waited in the corridor for the surgery to finish. Meanwhile, the red light of the operating room remained turned on, and she felt very nervous.Now, she hated Victor the most.She shouldn't have listened to her grandmother's words and allowed him to return to Starr Corporation. Otherwise, her father wouldn't have passed out....Blake had just finished a meeting at Windmere Group when he saw Malcolm rush in from outside. "Mr. Ford, something happened at Starr Corporation.""What happened?" Blake signed his name on a document and asked."Stuart Starr went into shock."Blake paused with his pen and looked up abruptly.Malcolm continued, "This morning, no one at Starr Corporation dared to buy Stuart's shares. Later, someone leaked that Victor was spreading rumors that anyone who bought the shares would b
Yasmin glanced at Blake expressionlessly.Blake said, "The experts are here, so it'll be fine. Don't worry too much."But Yasmin didn't respond to him."Are you hungry? Do you want something to eat?" Blake cautiously asked.Yasmin remained still and muttered, "I don't want to eat."Blake didn't force her to eat, and he didn't leave either. Instead, he simply sat in the corridor and quietly accompanied her.Meanwhile, Yasmin didn't have the mood to care about Blake now. Her mind was entirely focused on her father's condition. She only hoped that her father would come out of the operating room safely. She didn't have the energy to care about anything else.After a long while, the operating light finally went out, and the doctor walked out of the operating room.Upon seeing the doctor, Yasmin's eyelashes trembled as she walked over and asked, "Doctor, how is my father now?""We've performed a bypass surgery for him, but his condition isn't stable right now. So, he'll need to st
Another two days passed, and Stuart woke up. However, the large amount of anesthesia had affected his brain, and it left him somewhat mentally confused and unable to remember people. The doctor said that some people experience this after surgery and that Stuart might recover after a while. So, Yasmin could only hope for the best. Yasmin went to the hospital to accompany her father every day. Not long after, she'd heard that Elise had gone abroad. However, she didn't care. After all, it had nothing to do with her.Then, in the blink of an eye, ten more days passed, and the day to receive their divorce certificate had come.That day, Yasmin woke up and found a light-colored dress in the closet. However, her belly had gotten bigger. It had been three months since she became pregnant, so the dress didn't fit anymore.In the end, she simply changed into a loose-fitting dress and met Blake at the court.They hadn't seen each other for more than ten days. Blake seemed to have lost
One of the shareholders didn't believe that Yasmin could save the company and snorted. "Why go through all that trouble? Just beg Mr. Ford to invest some money in the company, and the crisis will be solved, won't it?"Yasmin gave him a cold look. "I'm already divorced from him. Please don't mention him in front of me.""Hypocrite!" the shareholder scolded her.But Yasmin didn't argue back. Instead, she waited until the shareholders left after scolding her before asking Samuel, "Mr. Jerome, what should we do now?" She had no knowledge about the company and could only ask Samuel for help.Samuel thought for a moment and said, "Actually, there's a good project in our company. If we can get some investments for it, maybe we can turn the situation around..."...In the evening, Yasmin went to the bank to see the bank president, Pablo Leon.Starr Corporation had a payment due soon, so they needed to deal with the bank immediately. Otherwise, the payment would be overdue.Yasmin was d
Yasmin didn't say anything and merely stood in place, looking at the wine in her glass.She couldn't drink it, but she could pretend to take a sip. So, she pretended to take a sip and looked at Pablo.Pablo glared at her and pulled her closer, intending to pour the wine into her mouth. "Just one sip is not sincere enough. Drink the whole glass." Then, he put his arm around her waist and tried to slide his hand into her dress.Yasmin's body stiffened. Then, she poured the entire glass of wine on him."What's wrong with you? Can't you even hold a glass of wine?" Pablo yelled."Quickly, help Pablo clean up." The others shoved a towel into Yasmin's hand, pushing her in front of Pablo and intending for her to clean the wine on his pants.Pablo looked down at Yasmin. Then, he took off his belt and unzipped his pants. Obviously, he wasn't pretending anymore.The others were laughing as well.Only then did Yasmin finally understand. They had been teasing her from the moment she'd w
Malcolm stayed behind, and Yasmin could see the fear in the eyes of the group of people. Presumably, they were all in trouble.Then, Yasmin closed her eyes and was carried out of the private room by Blake.After that, she was placed on a bench by the side of the road.A bodyguard then brought some ointment to Blake. Blake unscrewed the lid, took a cotton swab, and applied some of the medicine to Yasmin's face.Yasmin hissed in pain."Were you holding a knife just now?" Blake glanced at her.Yasmin nodded."Were you trying to kill that man?" Blake asked again.Yasmin looked up and saw two small reflections of herself in Blake's eyes. She nodded. "Yeah, I wanted to kill him at that moment.""Couldn't you tell that he had bad intentions from the start? Yet you still stayed to toast him."Yasmin didn't respond. Perhaps she really was stupid, always unable to see the malicious intent of others.After applying the medicine, Blake screwed the lid back on. Then, he looked at Y
"Then we'll have to liquidate." Samuel sighed heavily, looking upset.Yasmin pressed her lips together. "Let's try again."Samuel didn't respond to this.In truth, he'd hoped for Yasmin to go back to Blake. After all, as long as Blake invested, Starr Corporation could immediately recover, and all the shareholders would stop fighting.But Yasmin was unwilling to go back, and neither could he force her. So, they could only wait and see what would happen next.…In the afternoon, Yasmin went to meet the president of another company. However, she was still rejected by the secretary. No one seemed willing to lend a helping hand. It was as if everyone thought that Starr Corporation was doomed.Yasmin was a little frustrated. She got up from the couch and prepared to leave.But just as she reached the entrance, she saw a group of people coming out of the elevator. It was Roxy and her friends.Upon seeing her, Yasmin subconsciously lowered her head, afraid of attracting Roxy's a
Yasmin glanced at the swimming pool. Then, she ignored Roxy and walked away.Roxy grabbed Yasmin's hand and yelled, "You're not allowed to leave, Yasmin!"With a grim expression, Yasmin warned, saying, "Like I said, I don't have any issues with you, Roxy. But if you keep bothering me or even hurt me, I'll call the police."Roxy scolded, "Come and get me then. Like I said, just call the police. I'm not scared. Let's see which lawyer is crazy enough to back you up." Then, she muttered arrogantly, "You're nothing without Blake!"Immediately after, Roxy and her friends shoved Yasmin toward the swimming pool.Yasmin was terrified. After all, she was three months pregnant, and falling into the pool could have dire consequences.But Roxy and her friends had lost their minds and were determined to throw Yasmin into the pool.A hint of panic flashed in Yasmin's eyes. She glared at Roxy, "I won't let you off the hook if you push me into the swimming pool, Roxy!"Roxy grinned and said, "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