"I'm not a celebrity. So what if the public has an opinion about me? It won't affect my life at all," Yasmin nonchalantly said.Elise smiled and said, "Then how about letting people know about your imprisonment? WIth bad morals and the fact that you seduced someone else's fiancé, Yasmin, your reputation in the industry will be ruined."Yasmin responded, saying, "Elise, I finally see through your intentions now. You deliberately posted that video to manipulate everyone and blamed me for Carlos abandoning you. You want the audience to think that it's all my fault. "That way, Carlos will feel guilty for you, and everyone will pressure me. And by doing so, you thought that you could kill two birds with one stone, and you'd win big, right?""That's right." Elise coldly snorted. She added, "Who told you to mess with me? I already told you before, Yasmin. You can't beat me."Yasmin's expression turned cold as she said, "Elise, you truly are devious. But aren't you afraid that once your
Soon, Elise's assistant, Sulyn, arrived at the hospital carrying a lunch box. "Ms. Fletcher, how are you?" she asked as she walked in."I'm fine," Elise replied, setting down her phone. Upon Sulyn's arrival, Elise turned to her and inquired, "How did things go?""The video has been posted," Sulyn answered.When Yasmin had kidnapped her, Elise had actually recorded the video and left it behind as evidence to use in times of crisis. And now was the perfect moment to use it. "Everything went well, right?" Elise asked, planning out her next move. She intended to leave Yasmin no room to maneuver."Everything went well," Sulyn replied."What about Carlos?" Elise inquired."Mr. Ferguson is still waiting outside. He thinks your condition is serious and feels really guilty.""That's good," Elise said with a smirk.This was the outcome that she desired. Once she dealt with Yasmin, she would then win back Carlos' heart using the guilt he felt toward her.But just to be safe, Elise
Meanwhile, in Bournegin Heights, Yasmin sat in front of the TV watching Elise's interview.Elise was pitifully crying and portraying Yasmin as a malicious woman.Just then, Blake swiped his card to enter and noticed Yasmin watching the news. His expression darkened, and he walked over to turn off the TV. "Don't watch that."Yasmin curled her lips. "It's quite interesting.""How is it interesting?" Blake disagreed.Yasmin laughed. "It's interesting to see her goody-two-shoes act. Perhaps I should pick up a thing or two from her."Blake looked solemn as he sat down in front of Yasmin. Then, he seriously asked, "What do you really think about this? I offered to help you deal with it, but you said that you didn't need my help and wanted to handle it yourself. "So, what exactly do you plan to do?""Hmm..." Yasmin tapped her cheek. But suddenly, the doorbell rang.Yasmin glanced at the door and smiled. "It should be the police."She was right. It was indeed the police who had ar
"Ms. Starr, do you have any evidence?" The police officers didn't believe Yasmin's words. "You need to have evidence when you accuse someone.""Evidence?" Yasmin curled her lips. "Of course I do." Yasmin had prepared evidence in advance. She walked back to the living room, picked up her phone, and handed it to the police. "You can see for yourselves."The officers looked puzzled as they gathered around to watch the video.The video captured the encounter between Yasmin and Elise at Ferguson Jewelry earlier that day. Every word and action was clearly recorded.At the end of the video, Elise said, "Here, let me give you another big gift..."With that, she fell to the ground and miserably shouted, "Carlos!"After watching the video, all the police officers were stunned. They couldn't believe that the woman who appeared so weak and pitiful in the media was actually so insidious and vicious. Not only did she fall to the ground and falsely accuse Yasmin, but she also insulted the
The netizens felt terrible for Elise."Ms. Fletcher, don't be afraid. We'll protect you.""That's right! If Yasmin dares to harm you, we won't let her off the hook!"Amid these comments, Yasmin's Twitter suddenly updated with a video.The caption accompanying the video read, "I didn't want to fight with you, but you're too fake."The netizens were stunned. Did Yasmin just post on Twitter?Everyone who watched the video then saw Elise arrogantly say, "Then how about letting people know about your imprisonment? With bad morals and the fact that you seduced someone else's fiancé, Yasmin, your reputation in the industry will be ruined."Yasmin then stood in front of Elise and said, "Elise, I finally see through your intentions now. You deliberately posted that video to manipulate everyone, blaming me for Carlos abandoning you. You want the audience to think that it's all my fault. "That way, Carlos will feel guilty for you, and everyone will pressure me. And by doing so, you tho
"Elise also said that she got a concussion from being pushed by Yasmin. We're curious—can she get a concussion just by pretending to fall to the ground?""She must have bribed the doctor. Not a single word that comes out of this woman's mouth is true!"Public opinion on the Internet completely turned against Elise, and everyone started scolding her.Upon seeing this, Yasmin laughed.Didn't Elise like to manipulate public opinion? This time, Yasmin had allowed her to taste the bitterness of public opinion for herself.After this incident, Carlos probably wouldn't feel guilty about Elise anymore, and she might even lose him.As Yasmin was laughing, Blake suddenly and roughly pulled her over."What are you doing?" Yasmin looked at him unhappily. "You're hurting me, you know?"Blake stared at Yasmin's face and gloomily said, "Who helped you with this?"In order to execute her plan, Yasmin first needed to uncover Cucamelon's identity. But without anyone's help, how could she have p
In the past, Carlos had always thought that Elise was beautiful. He felt that she was so captivating that it felt like blaspheming a divine being to possess her.It took him several months to get an answer from Elise, so he had been overjoyed and had wholeheartedly loved her.But for some reason, he'd always felt that her heart wasn't truly with him.He couldn't understand why in the past, but today, he realized that it was because of how two-faced Elise was.Her kindness and vulnerability were all just a facade. She clearly hated Yasmin in her heart, yet she put on a pretense of concern for Yasmin. She secretly wished to put Yasmin in dire straits but packaged herself as an innocent victim.Carlos suddenly felt that he had nothing more to say to Elise. So, he put down the strawberries and left.But Elise wouldn't let him leave. Upon seeing him pick up his coat, she weakly said, "Carlos, where are you going? I have a terrible headache. Could you please call the doctor for m
Yasmin walked out of the bedroom with a coat in hand.Blake noticed her and called out, "Yaz."Yasmin turned to him.Blake frowned. After a moment, he set aside the juicer and walked over to her.Seeing Blake approaching, Yasmin took a step back and asked, "What are you doing?""Here," he said as his slender fingertip brushed her neck, fixing her collar that was tucked in. He looked at her and said, "Your collar was tucked in."Yasmin looked helpless. Then, she let out a sigh and was about to put on her shoes."Have some breakfast before you go," Blake said firmly."I'm not eating," she said as she put on her high heels.Blake grabbed her arms with his big hand. With a cold expression, he repeated, "Eat before you go. I've already prepared the food."Having said that, he led her into the kitchen.Yasmin frowned and glared at him. "I said I'm not eating. I have something to do," she said."If you really have something to do, you shouldn't have argued with me now. You just
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