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
They arrived at the night market half an hour later.The place was filled with colorful decorations, and the latest pop songs filled the air.The place was packed, but they still had room to move around.The place was bustling with activities and food. There was a merry-go-round, a Ferris wheel, stalls selling barbecued food and candy, and stalls with riddles and selling knick-knacks."That one..." Yasmin pointed to a barbecue stall not far away. "That stall is delicious. We buy from there every time we're here."She pushed him over. She was about to order skewers when Blake frowned and said, "This is junk food."Yasmin was rendered speechless.She glanced at the busy stall owner. Thankfully, there were too many people, and he was too busy to notice them in the crowd. Yasmin said, "This is how barbecued food is. It's not supposed to be healthy. We just have to not make it a habit of eating it all the time."She reached for the menu and asked, "Do you want any?"Blake looked at
Yasmin said, "It's delicious; You just don't know how to appreciate it. Eunice and I would stuff ourselves silly every time we were here. You're just too pampered and haven't experienced the real world.""Aren't you a pampered daughter from a rich family too?" Blake countered as his gaze fixed on her.Yasmin replied, "That's different. I'm a down-to-earth rich girl. When I was in university, Eunice introduced me to truffle pasta, opening a new world for me. It smells bad, but it tastes great. Once you eat it, you’ll crave it again."She picked a few strands of pasta for him. "Do you want to try? It's flavorful and delicious. You should give it a shot."Blake looked hesitant. "No, thanks.""Fine, your loss." She put the pasta in her mouth, savoring it as if her soul left her body. "Mmm, it's so good. I haven't had this in so long. It brings back memories."She was reminded of the carefree and happy times.Blake also smiled at how happy she was.After eating, they continued to st
Yasmin was a bit puzzled. "Aren't you worried it'll melt if you don't eat it?""No. The weather is cold, so I want to keep it for a few more days." Eating it all at once felt like a waste to Blake.It was already past 11 pm by the time they reached Bournegin Heights.Yasmin was exhausted. She removed her shoes, changed into her pajamas, and went to the bathroom to remove her makeup.Blake was in the living room. He discarded a bouquet from a vase and placed his chocolate art in it, admiring it with satisfaction.After a long while, Yasmin was still in the room, so Blake went to find her. He saw her standing in front of the bathroom mirror, fiddling with her phone."What are you doing?" Blake asked.Yasmin replied, "I'm buying a bottle of makeup-cleansing oil. I'm almost out, and a New Year sale is going on. Shu Uemura's official flagship store has a deal on their Amber Ultimate Cleansing Oil. They are selling 27.5 ounces of the product for 15 ounces. I'll get twice the amount fo
His free hand reached for Yasmin's hand, guiding it to his body. His voice tinged with naughtiness, "Wifey, help me..."Yasmin's ears turned red, and she scolded, "I don't think you're taking your injury seriously. The doctor said you need to abstain from intimate activities.""Something bad will happen to me if I wait too long," Blake said hoarsely. "As long as we're careful, it'll be fine."He tried to lead her into it, but Yasmin refused. She struggled. "No."Blake was persistent. The more she refused, the more exhilarating it was for him. His gaze became dangerous as he placed her hand to his lips and kissed it.Yasmin gasped as he unbuttoned her pajamas and pulled her into the covers.Yasmin couldn't resist. Fearing he might get hurt, she turned to lie in his arms.Blake sensed her care and smiled slightly, hugging her from behind...…An hour later, Blake got up and was about to carry her to the shower."Don't carry me. Your leg hasn't recovered yet. I'll go myself." Ya