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
Helena bit her lip and fell silent. Hugo and Sandy had already made their conditions clear. Jeremiah and Henry didn't have much to say either. Helena looked to Tamara and Sebastian for help.Sebastian leaned back on the couch with a calm expression. He toyed with Tamara's hand, showing no interest in the matter at all. Tamara blinked. "Why are you looking at me like that? I'm only here to listen."Helena let out a sigh and started to speak, but a sudden realization struck her. She remembered the complicated relationship between Tamara and Anthony. It was clear that Tamara would not involve herself in this matter. The decision, then, rested with Hugo and Sandy.Helena stood up, turned to Hugo and Sandy, and said, "Uncle Hugo, Aunt Sandy, I know you are very picky and demanding when it comes to family background. But I don't think the Custry family needs any more alliance marriages. With the Custry family's current standing, I believe it won't be difficult for me to live my own
Jeremiah observed Helena with furrowed brows. He looked like he had something to say. But seeing the state she was in, he ultimately chose to remain silent.Helena took a deep breath and turned to Tamara. "Tamara, what should I do now?"Tamara blinked. "Aren't I just here to listen?"Helena stomped her feet at her words.She looked at Tamara with a pitiful expression, then turned to Sebastian. "Seb, Tamara is here as an observer, but you're not. Can you help me think of a solution?"Sebastian glanced at her coldly and stated, "I agree with what Mom said."Helena widened her eyes in shock, seemingly not expecting Sebastian to say that. "Seb, you..."Tamara smiled and remained silent.Sebastian looked at Helena coldly. "I know you want to be with him, but have you made the necessary preparation?""I am prepared. I can give up my connection to the Custry family to be with him," Helena said firmly."Very well," Sebastian said coldly, "Starting today, I will freeze your card. I'll
Tamara grinned. "I can't say you're on Helena's side because you froze her card," she began, voicing her observation. "It seems like you're trying to make her experience life. However, you're not on Anthony's side either. There's something that feels off, but I can't quite pinpoint what it is."Sebastian playfully flicked her nose. "Since you can't figure it out, just let it go. If Anthony truly is a man, he should marry Helena based on his own merits instead of forcing Helena to constantly lower herself for him. If that continues, their dynamics would be heavily one-sided."Tamara smiled as she remarked, "You make a good point."Sebastian smirked, "Of course."Tamara rolled her eyes at him as she commented, "You're so narcissistic."Sebastian immediately hugged her waist and brought her closer to him. "Hm? What's wrong? Don't you like it?"Tamara's eyes glistened. "I love it! I love it a lot!"Sebastian pecked her lips. "Good girl."...Meanwhile, Helena left the Custry manor