It turned out that Erik, being a friend of Blake's, wanted to confront her for being disloyal. Yasmin smiled, "Isn't it the same for Blake Ford? He cheated on me with Giselle O'Shea."Erik said, "That's different. They grew up together, and their bond is unique."Yasmin said, "Oh, so his affair is called a 'unique bond,' and me knowing someone is called 'cheating.' Is that what you mean?"She was annoyed. "Isn't that a double standard?"Erik glared at her coldly. "Regardless, you can't cheat on Blake. Blake and Ivan Burke are my friends. I won't allow you to play with their feelings." He sounded very impulsive. Yasmin felt it was impossible to reason with him. Hence, she said, "Well, why don't you tell Blake about this?"Erik raised an eyebrow. "If I tell Blake, he would probably cause a scene with Ivan Burke. They're both my friends. I'm here to urge you to stop stirring up trouble."Yasmin stroked her forehead in resignation. It was difficult to talk some sense into him. S
Blake looked over. Dressed in a light pink skiing outfit and wearing colorful skiing goggles, Yasmin was practicing skiing under the guidance of Ivan. Blake could not see her expression, but a faint smile lit up her face. Apparently, she was having fun. Blake withdrew his gaze as he furrowed his brows. Yasmin deliberately did not look at him. She knew he had arrived, drawing the attention of all the girls present. However, she was determined not to let him influence her emotions. Without glancing in his direction, she focused on practicing skiing with Ivan. She was practicing on a snowboard, similar to skateboarding. After fastening the buckles, Ivan held her hand to help her stand up. However, as soon as she rose, she lost her balance and was about to fall. "Be careful!" Ivan gripped her hand and steadied her. From a distance, someone's gaze noticeably darkened. Yasmin could sense it, but she urged herself not to care about it. She smiled at Ivan, "Thank you." "It's oka
At the snowfield, Ivan said gently, "Yasmin, when you're skiing, don't focus on the ground. Look ahead." "Okay!" Yasmin nodded and lifted her gaze. She then locked eyes with Blake. He sat there, a staff member kneeling to attach the snowboard to his feet. His face bore a cold and grim expression.Their eyes met. He was glaring at her. Yasmin was startled, and her heart raced. Then, her speed spiraled out of control. She thought she was about to fall, and her eyes widened in terror. "Help!" she could not help but scream. Beside her, Ivan wore a smirk as he scooped her up. She practically pounced on him, pressing against his chest. After the initial bump, he took a step back, managing to maintain his grip on her.They looked at each other in the snow, and the scene resembled a romantic drama. "Oh my goodness! That's like a scene from a romantic drama." Joel was sitting next to Blake, slapping his thigh. He continued, "Now would be the perfect timing for some music. I feel lik
"Why don't you tell Blake that?" Yasmin laughed at him and continued, "Now that he already has a child with someone else, what's the point of telling me these now?""Perhaps the child is not Blake's?" Joel hinted.Although he did not think Blake was the child's father, he could not reveal anything if Blake chose not to explain.Yasmin was momentarily stunned, but she quickly dismissed the thought and said, "No, it's impossible. Why would he care so much if the child is not his?"Indeed. Joel, too, could not understand this part. Blake was particularly attentive to the child in Giselle's belly, but he refused to explain why. No one could fathom his thoughts.Joel then said, "I still think you should think this through. If you really end up with Ivan, then you and Blake will never be like you used to be."Yasmin couldn't bother with that anymore.Looking at the snowboard under her feet, she said, "I just wish we could get a divorce as soon as possible."Taken aback, Joel asked, "
"Blake?"Afraid that something had happened to him, Yasmin crawled over and removed his snow goggles. The face she found under the goggles was tense. Staring at her, Blake said, "There's a chance my leg is broken."Having fallen into the pit just now, he heard a snap. The situation appeared to be quite serious."Are you sure?" Yasmin was panicking. She quickly got off him and examined his leg. "Which leg?" she asked."Left leg," Blake replied.She reached out and pressed his left leg. "Is it here?""Yeah." As if in pain, he furrowed his brows and instructed, "Call for help.""Okay."With no time to waste, she looked up at the edge of the pit. Ivan and the others had already arrived. Everyone stood above, their faces showing concern."Are you both okay?" Ivan asked.The snow pit was over 3.2 feet deep. If they were injured, it shouldn't be too serious.Yasmin climbed off Blake and looked up, answering, "I'm fine, but Blake seems to have injured his leg. He can't move. We
"Blake will be getting a cast, and there's no need for hospitalization. After half an hour of observation, he's free to go home."After Joel finished speaking, he scanned the corridor to look for Yasmin. When he saw her, he waved at her.Yasmin pointed to herself and asked, "Are you calling me?""Yes."Giselle glanced at Yasmin as the latter approached. Joel continued, "Blake will require bed rest once he's home. The recovery might take two to three weeks. I'll make regular visits for follow-up examinations and to change bandages. I trust you to look after him well.""Okay," Yasmin agreed. Since she was the reason for Blake's leg fracture, she accepted the responsibility to care for him.However, Giselle, who stood beside her, wasn't thrilled. As Blake's girlfriend, she questioned why Joel entrusted this duty to Yasmin.With Erik by her side, Giselle entered the ward to check on Blake.Leaning on the hospital bed, his left leg immobilized in a cast, he showcased his usual str
Yasmin thought the same. She knew she was the cause of Blake's fractured leg, and he would undoubtedly blame her for past and present grievances. Anticipating his lingering resentment, she stood silently on the side, refraining from uttering a single word.The other two also noticed Yasmin entering. Giselle then said, "Yasmin, please take good care of Blake. Also, let's exchange our contact numbers. If you need help with Blake, feel free to reach out to me via WhatsApp."Yasmin had no choice but to save her number. Now a culprit, she could not evade her responsibility.Not long after, Joel came in with the ointment for Blake.Finally, she could go home. As soon as she settled into Blake's car, a sense of relief washed over her. Dealing with Giselle was something she genuinely disliked. Being around her felt stifling, as if every word she uttered was carefully calculated and weighed.Back home, Blake was assisted to the master bedroom on the second floor. Yasmin took a pillow and p
Yasmin had seen similar scenes in short videos before. She had laughed at them, thinking that they were hilarious. The idea that one day such an incident would happen to her never crossed her mind.Being directly involved, she didn't see any humor in the situation and felt genuinely wretched about being in that position."Didn't you say you're sorry?" asked Blake with a straight face. "If you're truly sorry, then show it with some substantial care, not just empty words."Under his stern gaze, Yasmin felt a bit embarrassed."I really do want to apologize sincerely," she said."Then help me apply the ointment."Yasmin was speechless for a while. Then, as if she had figured something out, she carefully asked, "Do you seriously want me to help you apply the ointment?"Blake snorted and turned his head away."Okay."Summoning her courage, she extended her hand toward the waistband of his pants. He was donned in today's suit pants, but a section of the pant leg had been removed to a
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