Yasmin shivered and said to Ivan, "I have a call. It might be a delivery, so I'll have to answer it."She walked to the backyard to take the call. From this distance, she had a clearer view of the house behind hers.She saw a tall figure moving closer to the sheer curtains. Gradually, a slender, upright silhouette was revealed.It was Blake.Yasmin was startled. She answered the phone just then. "Hello?""Ms. Starr, it's Malcolm. Mr. Ford saw Ivan putting jewelry on you. He's very unhappy and wants you to come over immediately."Yasmin's voice was hushed and tinged with frustration. "Ivan is here right now. How can I just leave? If I go out, he'll ask where I'm going. Tell Blake I can't come right now."Malcolm relayed the message. Then, the phone was handed over to Blake. His tone was commanding as he questioned, "Are you coming or not?"Yasmin felt the onslaught of a throbbing headache. She held back her anger and replied, "I just told you I can't leave right now. I'll come o
It was clear that Ivan was guarding against Blake.Yasmin scrutinized the car Ivan got into, noticing that the windows were extremely thick. Yasmin asked, "Ivo, why does your car seem different than the rest?"Hearing her question, Ivan glanced at her and smiled. "I just got this car. It's bulletproof."So he really was protecting himself from Blake's attacks.As Yasmin pondered this, Ivan asked, "Yasmin, things are getting dangerous outside. Do you need some bodyguards to keep you safe?"Of course, Yasmin didn't want that. If she accepted, Ivan's men would be watching her every move. With so many already around the villa, having more would mean losing all her freedom.She smiled lightly and said, "No need, Ivo. I don't like having a bunch of people around when I go out." Her tone remained relaxed and gentle.Ivan's gaze deepened just then. "Yasmin, I'm worried Blake might hurt you.""He won't. If he wanted to, he could have done it last time, but he didn't."Ivan fell silent
Over the years, Yasmin had matured. She no longer considered those who were unsuitable for her.Now, pleasing Blake was just a temporary measure to save Imogen and Stuart. She had no intention of telling him about Tristan. She feared he might take her son away from her.At that moment, she decided to go to Rimmervale and collaborate with Isaac and Imogen's subordinates to reclaim Sander International.Once everything was settled, she would change her identity and live quietly with Tristan. She would make sure Blake could never find them again.Presently, Ivan got into his car and left.Yasmin quickly went upstairs and changed into a sensual dress before seeking Blake out. She knew he was furious now. His mood swings had become unpredictable, and she had to find a way to calm him down.As she walked through the villa's main gate, she saw several cars parked in the yard. Blake's bodyguards were stationed there now. The two men were on edge, appearing to constantly be wary of some
Yasmin retorted, "I already showered this morning.""Yes, you did. But then you met with that man. You let him put jewelry on you, and let his hands touch your neck. You now reek of him and his filth. It's disgusting, so go shower."His words cut like knives.Yasmin never imagined Blake could be this erratic. In the past, he might have said hurtful things out of jealousy. However, he had never gone to his extent.Now, he was utterly unreasonable.Yasmin bit her lip and softly explained, "Blake, I've told you, I can't antagonize Ivan right now. I can't be too resistant to him.""So you let him touch you, hold your hand, and whisper sweet nothings?" He stood up and confronted her. His anger flared as if he had recalled something, and his hatred grew stronger. "Four years ago, you acted the same way with me. You played the victim, letting me do everything for you. But then you turned around and betrayed me. I begged you not to leave, but you showed me what deception and betrayal r
Blake turned Yasmin around, placing the towel on her head to dry her hair.Yasmin swatted his hand away, shouting, "Get away from me!"Blake was caught off guard and stumbled back as she pushed him. He was about to get angry but then saw her red eyes and trembling lips. She looked on the verge of an emotional breakdown.Yasmin angrily wiped away her tears. Her voice filled with loathing as she gritted out, "Blake, you're insane."Blake was momentarily stunned by this. All his anger vanished when he saw her tears. He said wearily, "Yeah, I guess I am insane."He still loved her, but he couldn't forget the pain she caused. From time to time, he would recall those memories and start doubting her sincerity. This would lead to feelings of pain, confusion, resentment, and rage.Maybe she was like a tumor on his heart. He knew she was harmful, but he simply couldn't let her go.In the years Blake spent in Stanton City, he heard rumors of Yasmin's happiness with Ivan.His mind would
As Blake kissed Yasmin, he noticed Yasmin's body was stiff and unresponsive. He stopped and looked at her silently.It was then that he noticed Yasmin's lips were tightly pressed together. She was clearly unwilling to be close to him.Blake watched her for a moment before leaning back. His voice was hoarse as he said, "Sorry, force of habit."He had suddenly woken up, thinking he was still dreaming. He reached out to pull her close.However, Yasmin said, "I need to get up."Blake let her go. He sat on the edge of the bed and asked, "What do you want for dinner?"Yasmin glanced at the darkened sky. "It's getting late, I should head back. Ivan mentioned he'd be coming by tonight."He had indeed mentioned it during the day. Yasmin was afraid Ivan would grow suspicious if he found her missing.When Blake heard Ivan's name, he paused for a moment before speaking, "He won't be back tonight. The warehouse situation will take him a couple of days to sort out."In truth, Blake had cont
Isaac was somewhat surprised to see the text message from Yasmin. He asked, "You'll agree?"To which Yasmin replied, "Yes, I consulted my grandmother. She believes you're trustworthy, so we will cooperate. "However, you need to arrange a route to get us out of Merania. We will go to Rimmervale to work with you. If you help us, we will help you reclaim NAS Group."Isaac smiled as he read her message. Since moving to Rimmervale, he had been living comfortably. He had his own company, along with loyal subordinates. Yet, he was still resentful.He couldn't accept that the vast NAS Group was handed over to Ivan just like that.Isaac had always been the rightful heir to the Burke family. After all, NAS Group was built by his mother, Sacha Dixon, alongside his father.The full name of NAS Group was actually NASAC Group, the latter half of the name paying tribute to his mother's first name. It was named as such to symbolize their partnership in establishing the company. However, Gavin
Yasmin quickly bent down to pick her phone up, just as the door opened. Blake casually strode in carrying a bowl of pasta.Seeing her crouched by the bed, he asked, "What are you doing?"Yasmin's body stiffened, and her heart pounded uncontrollably. She feared Blake might suspect something was amiss, so she replied, "I'm checking on my grandmother.""Checking on your grandmother?" Blake raised an eyebrow."Yes." Yasmin moved to pick up her phone. She immediately minimized the chat box and opened the surveillance app instead. "I worry about her safety when I'm out, so I always check the surveillance to see what she's doing."She deliberately showed her phone to Blake.Blake took a glance at it. On the screen, Imogen was blindfolded while Vanessa fed her medicine.Blake didn't seem suspicious. He looked at her and merely said, "Dinner's ready."He had made her a bowl of pasta.Earlier, when Blake had gone downstairs to cook, the bodyguards were shocked beyond belief. They were