Nikki's eyes reddened when she heard Darion say those words in front of everyone.Darion continued, "Nikki, I originally didn't plan to say all these. After breaking up with you, I didn't reveal the reason for our breakup for your sake. "I only told you that we weren't suitable for each other, so I suggested we take a break from each other. But you thought I was giving you a chance and kept pestering me. You go around and tell people that you're my wife."He added, "I was only in a relationship with you. I didn't marry you. I've done no wrong to you, nor have I ever cheated on you. "Love is freedom. Who says love means we have to be tied to each other forever? Isn't it normal for us to break up when we realize we're not suitable for each other? Why bother haunting the other person like a psycho?"Nikki lost control of her emotions. Tears streamed down her cheeks. She shouted angrily, "You just like her. That's why you're belittling me!""It's you who have problems." Darion's ex
Lizzie had been smiling, but she froze when she heard the voice. She turned around in shock.It was Blake.He was sitting in his wheelchair, with Malcolm assisting him. He wore an all-black suit, and his handsome face was hard to read.Lizzie's heart skipped a beat. Then, she heard Marie say, "Blake, you came just in time. Your wife is seducing another woman's man. She's been caught red-handed."Blake took a glance into the distance.Nikki was hitting Yasmin, who was fighting back. Meanwhile, Darion was stunned. He couldn't believe that Yasmin was Blake's secret wife.While he was pursuing Yasmin, everyone said she was Blake's canary.However, he always saw how poorly Yasmin's attitude was toward Blake, so he guessed that she wasn't interested in Blake.With that assumption, Darion immediately felt that Yasmin was someone hard to win over. Additionally, he had been fooled by Blake before, so he deliberately wanted to charm Yasmin and show off to Blake.Unexpectedly, she turned
Nikki was taken aback.Marie couldn't hold back any longer. She said, "Blake, you've got to be kidding me. Why should Nikki apologize and make up for it?"Indifferent, Blake said, "She broke the alcohol that belonged to the Fords, disrupted the gathering for New Year's, and acted so rudely and abrasively. Shouldn't her father apologize on her behalf?"After speaking, he looked at Nikki and said, "You should apologize deeply to my wife. Otherwise, I'll make sure you won't be able to stay in Stanton City."Nikki's face turned pale.Everyone present was taken aback.Blake was known to dislike his wife. Everyone wondered why he was so protective over his wife now. His behavior didn't show his dislike toward her; it seemed like he was showing affection toward her.Annalise smiled as she noticed how Blake protected Yasmin. She could tell—her son was smitten."Let's go," Blake said to Yasmin after giving his instructions.A cold look flickered across Marie's face as Yasmin was abou
"I think you're making excuses. You're the daughter-in-law of the Ford family; you have everything you need. You can bask in your lavish life even if you don't continue to run your business. Why do you need to behave so sluttily?" Marie mocked.Yasmin calmly replied, "I may be his wife, but I am also independent. I run a studio to earn a living. If Mr. Carter likes my designs and comes to buy clothes, I don't see why I should turn him away.""You know whether he likes your designs or you. You clearly know why the man approached you, yet you still flirt with him," Marie said, then looked at Blake, "Blake, look at this! Your wife is so manipulative. No matter what I say, she has a comeback. Does she even have any respect for anyone more senior than her?"Blake ignored her and looked at Yasmin. "Do you plan to continue arguing with her?"He was about to argue if she wasn't planning to.Yasmin said lightly, "I don't know what is wrong with her. She kept causing trouble as soon as she
Blake dropped a bombshell at his relatives and family friends.The entire place fell silent.Lizzie's face was drained of color. She bit her lip, tempted to argue that she didn't like Blake, but was afraid Blake would feel relieved if she said so. She feared she couldn't exit the situation gracefully, so she bit her lip tightly and said nothing.Unfortunately, the events from today had turned her into a laughingstock. Everyone would know she liked Blake and would secretly judge her for biting more than she could chew..."Let's go." After dealing with everyone, Blake asked Yasmin to leave.Yasmin pushed him away.The atmosphere was extremely awkward.Annalise was the first to snap back to reality. She frowned as she noticed Nikki was holding her tears, and she said to Darion, "Take her home and tell her father what Blake said."Darion reluctantly escorted her off.Annalise was prepared to leave after speaking to Darion. Today was the first day of the New Year—the show must go o
The party at the villa has started. Everyone was chatting and laughing as if nothing had happened.Annalise sat at the host's seat when the butler reported that Marie was not feeling well and had gone home.Annalise was puzzled. "How did she become unwell?"She was a bit upset earlier, but not to the extent of ignoring her sister. After all, they were family—she wouldn't hold a grudge against her sister to sleep.Blake, who was at the table, said indifferently, "I asked her to leave.""You asked her to leave?" Annalise was surprised. "Did you ask someone to kick her out?""She’s always causing trouble at the Ford residence. It's quieter without her," Blake said calmly, placing food on Yasmin's plate.Yasmin quietly ate her food with her head down beside him. The Keatings were Annalise's maiden family; one always had a slight bias toward one's own family, so Yasmin didn't dare say anything.As expected, Annalise frowned at Blake's response, "But, she's your aunt, and Grandma i
Annalise said, "How can I bring this up? My sister might think I'm trying to create a wedge between them. Besides, you know how pitiful she is. She isn't married and will never have her own children. It's normal for her to be slightly closed off and eccentric."Blake knew it was pointless to discuss the Keatings with his mother. Annalise had always had a soft spot towards her maiden family. So, he said, "Some people are just not worth it. Think about it."After speaking, he took the elevator to the second floor.Yasmin was lying on the bed asleep. She was too exhausted that she didn't cover herself with a blanket.Blake moved toward her in his wheelchair. Her head was resting on the blanket; her skin as white as snow.She had woken up so early today and was busy throughout the day; she was undoubtedly exhausted.Blake placed her on her pillow, took off her shoes, and covered her with the blanket. Then, he lowered his head to gaze at her face.She looked extremely delicate and so
Yasmin felt he was making a big deal out of nothing. She pouted and said, "Isn't it normal to kneel to measure pants? How else can you do it?""Ask an assistant to measure it next time," Blake ordered, looking at her on his lap.Yasmin was speechless. "But the assistant will also have to kneel before the man, right?""I don't care about other women; I care about you," Blake said, tapping her nose. "You're mine. I don't like you getting too close to other men. Do you understand?""Am I not allowed to make friends and close sales?""You can, but you must maintain an appropriate distance and tell me where you went with them.""You're asking for too much." Yasmin was displeased. She had a fierce look on her face like a little beast seething its teeth.Blake laughed and bit her red lips, "I know..."The kiss lasted a long time.It wasn't until Yasmin was mesmerized that he let go of her. He looked at her slightly flushed face.Of course, he was affected, too; his eyes were dark, s