Sometimes, she would even stare at him, lost in thought. Blake knew she had feelings for him.Yasmin opened her mouth as if to explain something, but then she felt it was unnecessary. She had already decided not to be with Blake anymore.She knew they couldn't be together. She spoke softly, "Didn't you hear what Elise said? I was just using you all along, wanting to use you against her. She was right. That's all I ever wanted. "I was afraid you would help Elise, so I put up with my disgust and let you get close to me. But the truth is, I've always been disgusted by you."Now that Elise is in prison, I no longer have to swallow my disgust and act friendly with you. It's all over."Blake gripped her arm. "I don't believe it.""Believe whatever you want," Yasmin replied indifferently.Darkness clouded Blake's eyes. He looked her up and down. Seeing the coldness on her face, he felt a pang of pain in his heart. Then, he pulled her close and kissed her. He didn't believe her w
Two hours had passed by the time it was over.Yasmin was completely exhausted.Blake hugged her, gazing at her affectionately. Her skin was fair and smooth, yet she clearly had no energy left. The anger in his heart had subsided. He carried her into the bathroom to take a bath.During the bath, Yasmin regained some consciousness. She struggled in the bathtub for a while before biting down on Blake's clavicle.It really hurt, but Blake didn't push her away. He indulgently held her head and gently said, "Let your anger out."Yasmin seemed to have no anger left. She stopped biting his clavicle and said, "Blake, you're a jerk."Her voice was slightly choked up.Blake hugged her and cooed, "Yes, I'm a jerk."He held her tightly to his chest, like a precious treasure.Yasmin closed her eyes, feeling helpless. She asked with red eyes, "What will it take for you to let me go?""Nothing will," he replied, looking at her earnestly.A tear slowly rolled down Yasmin's cheek. Blake wip
"I'll make up for everything. From now on, I'll accompany you in everything you want to do. "In the spring, we will go see the blooming flowers. In the summer, we will go abroad to escape the heat. In the fall, we will go to hot springs. In the winter, we will go skiing."These were all things Yasmin had once longed for.Every time Blake returned from abroad, she would pester him. "Mr. B, it's spring now. Can you take me to see the flowers?"In the summer, she would say, "Stanton City is so hot. My dad used to take me to cool countries to escape the heat in the summer. Can you take me, too? I want to go to that fairytale town…"In the fall, she counted down to the Independence Day holiday, hoping he would take her to hot springs on his days off. If he didn't, she would sulk for half a day.In the winter, she would follow him and nag, "Skiing, skiing. Blake, I want to go skiing. I want to see ice sculptures. When are you taking me?"Blake used to ignore all of it. He would eve
Yasmin glanced at the lilies, surprised that Blake had brought flowers.She looked at Mia's name on the tombstone and silently spoke a few words in her heart, "Mom, I'm here to see you."I've avenged Dad."She could feel the sadness in her heart gradually dissipate as she spoke.On the way back from visiting Mia, Yasmin seemed somewhat silent.Blake dropped her off at Erinnyes. He gently touched her head, reminding her to eat lunch.Yasmin didn't respond and got out of the car, heading into her studio.She stayed busy in her studio for the whole day.In the evening, as she left the studio, she noticed a car parked across the street.Seeing her, Tyler opened the car door and respectfully said, "Mrs. Ford, Mr. Ford sent me to take you home."Blake was starting to do this again. He sent people to watch over her.He would never agree to separate from her.Yasmin understood that Blake would never let her go unless she left the country and started a new life elsewhere.But movin
Yasmin's lashes fluttered. Blake really had no shame.She couldn't be bothered to talk to him anymore, so she went back to her room with her phone.Blake didn't follow her. Instead, he went into the kitchen to cook.Yasmin worked on her designs in her room. After a while, she smelled a waft of delicious food. Her stomach growled hungrily.She hadn't eaten dinner and was hungry.Maybe she should drink some milk?She got up, put on her shoes, and left the room. Three dishes were laid out on the dining table.Yasmin glanced at them. They looked pretty good, but she felt awkward about eating something Blake had made. She reluctantly turned away and went to the kitchen to get some milk.Blake was ladling soup and saw her enter the kitchen. Without looking up, he said, "Dinner's ready. Go get some cutlery."Yasmin hesitated for a moment but still didn't feel comfortable eating with him. She opened the fridge and took out a bottle of fresh milk.Just as she closed the fridge door,
The next day, Yasmin was awakened by something hard.She felt something pressing against her, making her uncomfortable.In a drowsy state, she reached out to touch it and then opened her eyes in shock.She had just touched… And, to her dismay, Blake got hard.Yasmin's face turned bright red. She quickly pushed him away. "What are you doing?"Blake opened his drowsy eyes. Seeing her blushing face, he looked at himself, realizing what had happened."Men are naturally sensitive in the morning." He smiled.Yasmin's face tightened.He drew closer, embracing her, and huskily whispered her name, "Yaz."Yasmin glanced at his face.His fingers reached out to touch her soft cheek. "Do you want to?""I don't want to…" Before Yasmin could finish rejecting him, he kissed her.As their soft lips touched, both were momentarily stunned.Blake's breathing grew heavy. He pulled her close and pressed against her.Yasmin was frightened, glaring at him with wide eyes. "Blake, stop it.""I
Yasmin didn't respond to Blake. She quickly put on her shoes.But Blake was one step ahead, grabbing her by the arm. "Where are you going? Didn't we agree to go skiing today?"Yasmin was startled. She still felt uneasy upon recalling his fiery passion this morning. "I'm not going skiing. I'm going to see Eunice.""She asked you out?""Yes. I've made plans with Eunice." Yasmin pulled her arm away and hastily walked out.Blake frowned.Malcolm watched Yasmin leave and asked Blake, "Mr. Ford, are we still going skiing today?""No." Blake withdrew his gaze. "Arrange a meeting with Joel this afternoon. We'll visit Mortimer to see his child.""Alright." Malcolm nodded.… When Yasmin arrived at Eunice's house, Eunice's baby was bathing.Eunice sat on the couch, watching her baby with a face full of adoration."Why are you out?" Yasmin was surprised. "Isn't your confinement period not over yet?""It's alright. I've been in confinement for half a month already. My body is almost
"Why would he be unhappy?" Eunice asked.Mona replied, "Ms. Salle, your behavior will affect the quality of your breast milk. If the baby gets fussy, Mr. Sullivan Senior will be unhappy."So, she was saying that they treated Eunice as a mere breeding machine and a milk provider.It was no wonder she felt depressed.Eunice took a deep breath and said with a cold face, "I asked you to bring the baby here."Mona didn't dare to upset her too much, reluctantly bringing the baby to Eunice.Eunice took the baby, glaring at Mona.Yasmin also glanced at Mona. She appeared to be in her 20s, yet she spoke so harshly.After Mona left, Yasmin asked, "What's with that maid? Why is she so rude?""Mr. Sullivan Senior sent her." Eunice lowered her gaze, showing the baby to Yasmin.The baby was adorably sweet in the swaddle.Yasmin played with him and noticed Eunice's distress. "Why did Mr. Sullivan Senior send her here?""He probably doesn't like me and wants someone to drive me away," Euni
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