Solomon fell silent.He laughed helplessly and nodded. "Fine. It's my treat."Helena clapped her hands gleefully and said, "It's a deal. Let's go eat."Solomon smiled at her. There was a new emotion swirling within his gaze. He didn't even realize it himself.After lunch, Helena went back to the hotel to rest. She never planned to stay with Solomon all day.After all, his hourly pay was quite expensive.Back at the hotel, Helena sat on the couch and stared blankly ahead. She was deep in thought.Just then, the doorbell rang.Helena was startled. She walked to the door, looked through the peephole, and saw Anthony standing outside. He was staring at the peephole blankly as if he could see Helena through it.Helena froze. She swung the door open and sighed helplessly at him. "What's the point in pestering me, Anthony? Do I have to make this a nasty breakup?"Anthony's gaze remained fixed on her as he spoke earnestly, "I came here just to check on you. I'm relieved that you're o
Helena glared fiercely at Anthony. "What's the point of saying this now? You merely like me, and that's different from love. What I'm seeking is true love!""Love?" Anthony looked bewildered."Yes, love!" Helena nodded. "You still can't forget the other woman! Even though you like me, you still can't forget her; she is the one you truly love!"Anthony observed Helena's fury and declared, "I do not love her.""What?" Helena thought she was hallucinating.Anthony continued, "I only … like her. We grew up together. She once saved my life."Helena grew even angrier. "Let go of me! I don't want to hear you talk about your past with her!"Anthony, however, had no intention of letting go of her. "I won't let go. If I do, you'll ignore me.""You … " Helena gritted her teeth."You have to listen. Once I'm done, you'll know that the person I like is you." Anthony looked at her very seriously.Helena froze. The unexpected emotions reflected in his eyes as he divulged his past left her r
"Hellie … " Anthony came to Helena's side. He observed the emotions on her face and asked with some uncertainty, "Hellie, are you still angry with me?"Helena lifted her eyes to meet his gaze before swiftly withdrawing them again. Anthony was taken aback, and a panicked look crossed his face as he pondered whether Helena was angry with him. Helena sat on the couch and observed how lost Anthony looked. She finally couldn't hold it back any longer and burst out laughing. "Anthony, so right now, I'm the only one you love, right?"Anthony nodded without hesitation and gave Helena a serious look.Helena's smile grew wider. "Anthony, come here."Anthony immediately walked over. He half knelt in front of Helena.A subtle twitch appeared at the corners of Helena's mouth. She had simply invited him over; never had she instructed him to kneel. Anthony was like a massive, unwitting guard dog in her eyes, eagerly awaiting her command.Helena leaned over slightly. Her hand tilted his chin
Helena's eyes snapped open at Solomon's voice. She turned to Anthony, who was standing by the window, and saw him staring back at her.Helena cleared her throat and said, "Uh … Solomon, there's something I forgot to tell you.""What is it?" Solomon's voice was gentle.Helena thought her words through. "Let's end our deal. I don't need it anymore."Solomon was taken aback upon hearing that, but he quickly grinned and said, "Okay, that's fine."With that, he hung up.When Helena turned back to Anthony again, she saw his lips curled up into a shallow smile.Helena immediately jumped on him and asked, "Are you happy now?"Anthony hugged her. "Partly.""What?" Helena was puzzled. "Only partly?""Partly because we are reconciled. But still a little unhappy that you deceived me with him," Anthony said seriously.Helena was stunned. She pecked him on the cheek. "Well, it's in the past now. Let's not dwell on it, okay?"She did not dwell on the matter of Jocelyn, and he decided to b
Tamara moaned and wrapped her arms around his shoulders. She was responding to his kiss.She had indeed deprived him of her touch these past half a month.The temperature in the room rose. After a while, while Tamara was still in a daze, her phone suddenly rang.She reached for the phone but was stopped by Sebastian. "Focus."Tamara's face grew even redder.The phone incessantly rang, testing Sebastian's patience. Finally, he took the phone. Upon seeing that it was Helena calling, he ended the call promptly without the slightest hesitation. "Who … who was it?" Tamara asked, trembling.Sebastian kissed her lips and replied, "Helena."Tamara perked up. "You … hurry up."Sebastian bit down on her shoulder like he was punishing her. "I can't."Tamara groaned.It was the middle of the night when Tamara woke up. She looked around the dark room and suddenly felt lost.Reaching for her phone, Tamara checked the time before letting out a sigh.Immediately after, she noticed there
Tamara shivered and immediately closed her eyes, feigning sleep as she exclaimed, "Oh! I'm so sleepy."Sebastian's lips curled into a smile. He held her close and pulled her into his embrace. His big hand gently patted her back.The corners of Tamara's lips couldn't help but curl upwards. After a while, sleepiness took over her, and she eventually fell asleep in his arms....The next morning.After having breakfast, Jonathan and Cheryl were told about Helena. But neither of them had much of a reaction.It wasn't that they didn't like Helena. Rather, they didn't like Anthony.Jonathan huffed. "I never thought an ungrateful bastard like him could find love."Cheryl frowned and said, "Don't go, Tammy."Tamara was taken aback upon hearing that. But she quickly regained her composure and smiled, saying, "Uncle Jon, Aunt Cheryl, I am now the daughter-in-law of the Custry family. I have to attend my sister's wedding."Cheryl looked somewhat displeased and glanced at Sebastian. "Why
Helena's expression turned grim. She looked at Sandy and spoke with conviction, "Aunt Sandy, I love Anthony. I am willing to give up my place in the Custry family for him.""Give up your place?" Sandy chuckled as if she heard a joke. "Do you know how important riches and status are in today's society? He is but a poor boy with nothing to his name. You, on the other hand, are a privileged lady. Do you really think both of you will be happy together?"Helena remained firm in her stance. "I believe we will."Sandy sneered and turned to Timothy. "Tim, she is your daughter, after all. What is your opinion on this marriage?"Everyone turned their attention to Timothy.Helena grew nervous. Her father had always lived abroad and only came back a few times a year. She was unfamiliar with him. But she still needed his approval for her marriage.Timothy's head snapped towards Tamara without warning. "Tamara, Anthony is your bodyguard, after all. If he marries my daughter, don't you have any
"Have you gone mad from your time abroad? Since when did you have the right to have a say in our family matter?" The words were filled with disdain and coldness. Sebastian didn't care that the person sitting across from him was his elder. To him, Timothy was just a shameless bastard."You!" Timothy's face turned ashen with anger. He stood up and glared at Sebastian furiously. "You really think … ""Timothy!" Hugo's voice suddenly rang out.Timothy turned to him and sneered, "What's wrong, Hugo? Do you hate it when I yell at your son?"Hugo looked at him as if he was looking at a lunatic. "Would you be happy if someone insulted your son like that?"Timothy stiffened.Hugo continued, "Oh, I forgot. You don't have a son."Timothy gritted his teeth.A faint smile broke out over Tamara's cold face upon hearing these words, and she thought to herself, "The adage rings true. The older, the wiser!"Sandy glanced at Tamara before speaking. "Tim, we came here today to discuss Helena's w