Blake seemed receptive to her advice. "How can I make a woman happy?"Michelle thought for a moment and said, "Give her gifts she likes.""I've already given them."Michelle continued, "You should accommodate her, take care of her more, do housework, and do everything for her.""I've done that. I cook for her every day and also drive her to and from work.""Mr. Ford, you cook for Yasmin every day?" Michelle was surprised."Yes, I cook three meals a day for her whenever I have time. If I'm busy, I make sure the maids send her food. I also send her flowers every day and pick her up from wherever she is, no matter how late."Michelle was astonished after hearing this and turned to look at Yasmin as if to say that being treated so well by Blake was a great blessing."Is there anything else I didn't do?" Blake asked.Michelle thought for a moment. "There's one thing you could try. Maybe you're not domineering enough. Have you watched any TV series? You have to be like those dominan
The four of them sat down at the table. Blake handed the menu to Yasmin. "Take a look. What would you like to eat?"Yasmin flipped through the menu but then gave it to Michelle.Michelle was slightly stunned and then ordered some dishes that she liked before giving the menu back to Yasmin."Hello, Ms. Ferguson. This is our first meeting." Joel extended his hand to Michelle.Michelle smiled and held his hand politely. "Actually, this isn't the first time we've met. I think we met once at the launch event for Ferguson Jewelry. "You had someone come find me, and when I went with my brother, you said it was nothing."Joel was a bit embarrassed when he heard that. He did it back then to help Blake distract Carlos, but he didn't expect to leave such a bad impression on Michelle.He touched his nose and said, "At that time, I heard you were a successful businesswoman, so I wanted to see you.""So that was it." Michelle didn't call him out, maintaining a light smile on her face. "I
As for Yasmin, she was still a beginner. She observed a group of children learning nearby, trying to mimic their moves but not getting the hang of it.Blake chuckled. "You want to ski every year, but you can't even ski?"Yasmin couldn't argue with that. She felt he was looking down on her, and she glared at him. "What does it have to do with you?"She continued trying the skis on her feet.Just then, a child slid past her, startling her and causing her to fall on her knees in the snow. Her face accidentally hit Blake's pants.Yasmin was speechless.Blake also wore an indescribable expression. He lowered his head to look at her. "You did this on purpose, right? Every time you ski, you hit my crotch? Do you really want me to be impotent?"Yasmin was stunned into silence.She thought of what happened last year when she fell down the snowy slope and hit Blake's crotch, almost making him unable to reproduce.And now, it happened again. Yasmin felt a rush of heat on her face. She
"It's cold outside. If you want to enjoy the snowy scenery, you can do so here with heating and hot coffee." Blake took off his coat, rolled up his sleeves, and sat on the couch in the middle to brew coffee.Yasmin didn't say anything. She sat on a cushion and quietly admired the snowscape outside. It had a unique charm."Drink some coffee," Blake called to her.Yasmin turned her head, and a cup of coffee was handed to her. Perhaps the beautiful snowscape had a calming effect on her because, instead of arguing, she accepted the coffee he offered and took a sip.It was warm and soothing.Blake noticed her smile and couldn't help but fixate on her.After watching the scenery for a while, Yasmin felt his intense gaze on her, making her uncomfortable. She said indifferently, "Stop staring at me.""Why?" Blake asked."I don't like it.""But I do." He moved closer, a smile playing on his lips. "This moment feels great."He stared at Yasmin so closely that even the fine hairs on h
The coffee was cleared away. Blake approached Yasmin and asked, "Joel and Michelle plan to have dinner here. What about you? Are you joining?"When Yasmin was about to reply, Michelle chimed in, "Stay back for dinner tonight, Yasmin. I'm thinking beef stew. We can hang out, watch the snow, and eat together.""Alright," Yasmin replied with a smile. Then, she carried on enjoying the view.Blake quietly stared at Yasmin as he found a moment like this delightful.He realized that this was Yasmin's perfect picture of skiing in the winter.Even though it was only a day, he got to experience peace and joy.Blake flashed a smile and remained silent.After a while, the staff came in and served dinner.Michelle shouted at the rest, "The food is here. Let's dig in."The four of them gathered and enjoyed the warm beef stew.Yasmin seemed really hungry. She chowed down the food, having two servings of broth and lots of beef.With a smile, Michelle asked, "Are you starving, Yasmin?"Ya
Joel said, "Join us for the dart game, Blake."Blake walked over and casually took a few darts. "Who's going first?""I'll go first." Joel threw his darts, hitting the bullseye each time.He turned to look at Blake and smugly said, "How's that, Blake? We didn't see each other for a while. Have I improved?""It's alright." Noticing Joel's confident expression, Blake grinned and threw his dart.Every dart he threw knocked one of Joel's darts away.In the end, all five of Joel's darts were struck away, and Blake's darts landed perfectly in their original spots."That's incredible!" Michelle cheered and clapped.Joel clicked his tongue and said in resignation, "Give me a break, Blake.""Good sportsmanship comes before our friendship." Blake chuckled."I'm done with the game. Let's have some drinks." Seeing he couldn't win against Blake, Joel lost interest and went to the table for some drinks.Blake hung out with Joel. Even though he was quiet, he wasn't the type to kill the moo
Yasmin was taken aback when she fixed her gaze on Blake's hand. His long fingers enveloped her slender hand, and the scene was quite romantic.Still, Yasmin knew she had to pull herself together.Her gaze darkened. When she was about to withdraw her hand, Blake said, "Stay with me for a bit."Yasmin looked over at him.Under the dim light, Blake grabbed Yasmin's hands tightly and said in a raspy voice, "I'm having a headache. Don't let go of my hand."Hearing that, Yasmin fell into a trance.Suddenly, a faint glimmer flashed before her eyes, and it was followed by a quick succession of honks.Yasmin came back to her senses and looked over. A car lost control and sped toward them, honking frantically.Yasmin was so terrified that her pupils dilated.Her heart leaped into her throat. She squeezed her eyes shut, believing death was coming for her. Then, she felt a comforting warmth surrounding her. Hesitantly, she opened her eyes to see Blake's handsome face before her.At t
Joel nodded.Yasmin felt a pang in her heart, and she gaped. "Is he inside?""Yes," Joel softly said.Yasmin hesitated, but she moved forward and walked inside.Malcolm was in disbelief. He wanted to enter, but Joel stopped him.He was puzzled as he turned to Joel. "Dr. Sawyer.""Stay here." Joel looked at Malcolm with a meaningful gaze. "Let Yasmin go in alone. You don't need to follow.""But… But isn't Mr. Ford…" Malcolm was on the verge of tearing up.Joel sighed. "I tricked her. But you're a grown man. Why are you so softhearted?"Malcolm was taken aback and swiftly wiped away his tears. "So you lied to Mrs. Ford?""Otherwise, why would she look so heartbroken?" Joel wanted to help Yasmin take a step forward and admit her true feelings.Yasmin hurriedly pushed open the operating room door.The smell of disinfectant reached her nose, making it difficult for her to breathe.She walked up and saw Blake lying on the bed. He looked pale under that white blanket.Yasmin g
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