Jasmine exuded a cool and gentle demeanor, unlike Stella's more petty and calculating nature."Sorry, Mr. Reed, but I don't really know you, and I don't care who you bring or want to bring along as your companion. It's none of my business," I stated firmly, giving Jasmine a quick glance before returning my attention to him. "But if you continue to harass me, I will call the police.""Stella, I'm your boyfriend!" Justin frowned.I gave him a cold glance and turned to Raleigh, who was approaching me. "Sorry, my boyfriend just arrived."I walked up to Raleigh and confidently took his arm. "Raleigh, where have you been? I've been waiting for you," I said with my head tilted, smiling at his extraordinarily handsome face.Raleigh looked at Justin for a moment, about to answer my question, but then a group of executives surrounded us, looking at me with confusion. "Mr. Landon, we rarely see you attending an event with a female companion. This lady here looks familiar.""She's an employee of m
In the office, Raleigh heard the commotion and glanced up at Justin, who was furious. Then, he calmly finished signing the last document.Justin was completely enraged by Raleigh's calm demeanor. He slammed his fist on Raleigh's desk, causing things on it to shake. "Raleigh, you're quite cunning. Not only did you pretend to be me to get close to Stella, but now you've also hired her into your company. What's your intention?!"Justin ranted angrily, but Raleigh's expression remained unchanged, fueling Justin's fury even more. "Give her back to me! You thief!” Justin believed that Raleigh had stolen Stella and her love for him."I'm sorry, but I can't do that," Raleigh's voice was calm, yet his gaze was sharp as a hawk's.Justin chuckled angrily, grabbing Raleigh's collar. "Stella belongs to me! Just because she's with you now doesn't mean she's yours forever!""Stella is her own person. I can't make her do anything against her will."Raleigh remained steadfast and he didn't retaliat
After Justin left Landon Group, he went straight to Jasmine's school.Upon seeing Justin's bleeding arm outside the car, Jasmine hesitated for a moment, but she decided to get in after observing his stable mood."Don’t you find Stella stupid? Why doesn't she remember me and even dare to wield a knife against me?" Justin thought about the recent scene, feeling frustrated, and pounded the steering wheel a few times.Upon hearing Justin's words, Jasmine understood the situation."Maybe Miss Stella isn’t really in love with you? No one will forget the one they love,” Jasmine replied, lightly placing her hand on his thigh, her gaze showing some sympathy. "If it were me, I wouldn't forget my loved one, and I wouldn't resort to violence against them."Justin was deeply moved by Jasmine's words.Jasmine was young, beautiful, and so innocent, truly a thousand times better than Stella.He leaned in slowly, but this time Jasmine didn't evade; instead, she comforted Justin with her presence.Jus
I hesitated for a moment, lips parting slightly as I was about to speak, but Raleigh interrupted me."While shopping, I saw a necklace that I thought looked nice, so I bought it for you," he said, taking it out of the box and carefully putting it around my neck without waiting for my response.His movements were slow and cautious as if he were afraid I might refuse. I had seen his decisive demeanor at work, and he rarely smiled, so this sudden caution felt a bit strange to me. However, he often did things like this.He'd drop by the hospital, treat me to meals and flowers, and then, just as casually, he got me a necklace."It's very beautiful. I really like it," I said, picking up the necklace and smiling at him.Seeing his serious expression, I sat him down on a bench and held his hand. His dark eyes were fixed on mine as he whispered, " Have you ever thought about the possibility that I'm speaking the truth?"My smile faltered for a moment as I looked up at the slightly darkening s
"Stella, you shouldn’t do something that you’d regret!” Justin yelled from outside the door.I remained silent.Justin didn't stay long either. He returned to the villa and, upon entering, angrily kicked over the table, making enough noise to startle Jasmine, who was applying a face mask inside.She hurried out, seeing Justin sitting on the couch with a frustrated expression. "What's wrong?" she asked cautiously."Stella said she wants to marry Raleigh, but she should be marrying me! Do you think she'll never remember me?" Justin's heart clenched with pain at the thought of Stella's disgusted look moments ago.Stella had never treated him like this before!Jasmine frowned at his words, but still forced a reply, "How is that possible? Didn't the doctor say she would remember eventually?“But I saw Stella and Raleigh together, they seemed really happy. One of my classmates saw them at the amusement park, they looked just like a real couple."As she spoke, Justin suddenly remembered Ste
"Mr. Reed, looking at Miss Wright's condition, you might need to spend more time with her, and take her to places you've been before. It might help her remember you," the doctor said."You’re useless! And to think you call yourself the best neurologist in the country. If Stella can't remember me, you can forget about keeping your reputation!" Justin shoved the doctor aside, scolded him, and then left.However, before Justin could put his plan into action, his father found the villa where he and Jasmine were living.Justin was holding Jasmine, drowning his sorrows in alcohol. When he saw his father, he stood up in fright, trembling as he spoke, "Dad, how did you..."Slap—Austin Reed had slapped Justin so hard that it rendered Justin speechless."I was wondering why Stella resigned to go to the Landon Group. It turns out you are having an affair! You bastard! Are you trying to ruin me?! Do you have any idea how important Stella is to our company!" Austin seethed with rage, his whole bod
Justin's eyes lit up."Stella, really? Do you remember me?" He rushed over, gripping my shoulders excitedly, his eyes red with emotion.On the other side, Raleigh, upon hearing this, lowered the tablet and stared at the photos of us, his gaze dimming.It was all just a dream.He would eventually wake up from it."Do you recall that I'm your boyfriend?" Justin noticed my silence and intensified the pressure of his hands on my shoulders, urgency creeping into his voice."I remember," I said with a cold laugh.Justin was so excited upon hearing this that he wanted to hug me, but I raised my hand and blocked him."I remember I only agreed to be your girlfriend after you pursued me for three years. I remember how emotional you were when I finally agreed, and I remember your promise of a lifetime together. All of that is still vivid in my memory," I said, tears welling up in my eyes."But do you remember any of these?" I asked Justin.Justin was at a loss for words."You mentioned buying me
Justin was speechless."I wasn't sincere with Jasmine, but what about you and Raleigh? Who are you to accuse me? You slept with him too, didn't you?" He found an opening and interrogated me."Whether I did or didn't, what does it matter to you?" I retorted coldly."The old me died the moment you pushed me into the sea. Everything afterward has nothing to do with you," I said, my gaze darkening gradually.Justin felt a pang in his heart seeing my indifferent expression. He grabbed my hand, still trying to argue. "I won't break up with you. I can just dump Jasmine. I don't love her at all. It's you that I love."Having been together for three years, Justin was always convinced that my love for him would last forever.I tried to break free from his grip, but this time he held on tightly. My dad intervened, pulling me behind him and slapping Justin."You disgusting bastard! If you dare come near my daughter again, I'll break your legs!" my dad berated Justine angrily before dragging me aw
As our lips met, Raleigh's pupils suddenly contracted. This was our first kiss. I had kissed him once before, but it was just on the cheek. He lifted my head with his hand, deepening the kiss. After a while, he rolled over, allowing me to lie on the bed, and fervently kissed my lips. It was intense, almost animalistic. The air grew hot and humid. "Raleigh, Raleigh," I struggled to catch my breath, my tongue tingling, and I placed my hand on his chest, blushing deeply. "Aren't we rushing things a bit?" Raleigh's eyes were deep, with a hint of tenderness. "Sorry, I might have drunk too much," he said, but he pressed his body against mine, wrapped his arms around my waist, and drifted off to sleep.I struggled a bit but found I couldn't move. I glanced at him and noticed he appeared relaxed as if he was truly asleep.Since I couldn't leave, I spent the night at Raleigh's place. Early the next morning, I rolled over and fell into a warm embrace. Opening my eyes, I saw Raleigh lyi
I searched around and found Raleigh in the second-floor bedroom. He reeked of alcohol, slouched on the edge of the bed, holding a wine bottle in one hand and clutching a photo frame in the other. His shirt was half unbuttoned, exposing his fair and sturdy chest.When I reached for the wine bottle, he released his grip.However, the moment I took hold of the photo frame, he abruptly opened his eyes, his deep and intense gaze locking onto me, clouded with the effects of alcohol."Don't touch this," he said, his voice husky. His words piqued my curiosity, so I smiled and asked, "Can I see?" "No," he replied sharply.Seeing his stubbornness, I didn't insist. Instead, I helped him up, laid him on the bed, removed his shoes, and then went to fetch him a glass of water. While he drank, I took a peek at the photo frame. It was a picture of me kissing him.“What’s so precious about this?” I wondered."Raleigh, why did you drink so much? This isn't like you," I asked in a serious tone as I
Justin teared up.He was truly homeless now.Without any friends and lovers.Justin suddenly remembered his university graduation, a time when he got into trouble, ended up in the hospital, and was eventually kicked out of home by his father. It was Stella who came to his rescue and helped him out of that situation.Before, Stella would readily come to his side with just one call or message."Stella..." Justin sat at my doorstep for a long time. When he saw me come out of the house, he quickly stood up and called out to me, his gaze fixed on me.I paused my steps, looking at the miserable Justin, and was stunned for a moment.Justin got beaten up, his face bruised, his eyes devoid of their usual sparkle, and his clothes stained with mud."Mr. Reed, do you need something?" I asked expressionlessly.Hearing the words "Mr. Reed," Justin's eyes welled up with tears as he looked at me.He knew there was no chance for him to get back with me."Stella, if only you hadn't lost your memory, we
Justin was speechless."I wasn't sincere with Jasmine, but what about you and Raleigh? Who are you to accuse me? You slept with him too, didn't you?" He found an opening and interrogated me."Whether I did or didn't, what does it matter to you?" I retorted coldly."The old me died the moment you pushed me into the sea. Everything afterward has nothing to do with you," I said, my gaze darkening gradually.Justin felt a pang in his heart seeing my indifferent expression. He grabbed my hand, still trying to argue. "I won't break up with you. I can just dump Jasmine. I don't love her at all. It's you that I love."Having been together for three years, Justin was always convinced that my love for him would last forever.I tried to break free from his grip, but this time he held on tightly. My dad intervened, pulling me behind him and slapping Justin."You disgusting bastard! If you dare come near my daughter again, I'll break your legs!" my dad berated Justine angrily before dragging me aw
Justin's eyes lit up."Stella, really? Do you remember me?" He rushed over, gripping my shoulders excitedly, his eyes red with emotion.On the other side, Raleigh, upon hearing this, lowered the tablet and stared at the photos of us, his gaze dimming.It was all just a dream.He would eventually wake up from it."Do you recall that I'm your boyfriend?" Justin noticed my silence and intensified the pressure of his hands on my shoulders, urgency creeping into his voice."I remember," I said with a cold laugh.Justin was so excited upon hearing this that he wanted to hug me, but I raised my hand and blocked him."I remember I only agreed to be your girlfriend after you pursued me for three years. I remember how emotional you were when I finally agreed, and I remember your promise of a lifetime together. All of that is still vivid in my memory," I said, tears welling up in my eyes."But do you remember any of these?" I asked Justin.Justin was at a loss for words."You mentioned buying me
"Mr. Reed, looking at Miss Wright's condition, you might need to spend more time with her, and take her to places you've been before. It might help her remember you," the doctor said."You’re useless! And to think you call yourself the best neurologist in the country. If Stella can't remember me, you can forget about keeping your reputation!" Justin shoved the doctor aside, scolded him, and then left.However, before Justin could put his plan into action, his father found the villa where he and Jasmine were living.Justin was holding Jasmine, drowning his sorrows in alcohol. When he saw his father, he stood up in fright, trembling as he spoke, "Dad, how did you..."Slap—Austin Reed had slapped Justin so hard that it rendered Justin speechless."I was wondering why Stella resigned to go to the Landon Group. It turns out you are having an affair! You bastard! Are you trying to ruin me?! Do you have any idea how important Stella is to our company!" Austin seethed with rage, his whole bod
"Stella, you shouldn’t do something that you’d regret!” Justin yelled from outside the door.I remained silent.Justin didn't stay long either. He returned to the villa and, upon entering, angrily kicked over the table, making enough noise to startle Jasmine, who was applying a face mask inside.She hurried out, seeing Justin sitting on the couch with a frustrated expression. "What's wrong?" she asked cautiously."Stella said she wants to marry Raleigh, but she should be marrying me! Do you think she'll never remember me?" Justin's heart clenched with pain at the thought of Stella's disgusted look moments ago.Stella had never treated him like this before!Jasmine frowned at his words, but still forced a reply, "How is that possible? Didn't the doctor say she would remember eventually?“But I saw Stella and Raleigh together, they seemed really happy. One of my classmates saw them at the amusement park, they looked just like a real couple."As she spoke, Justin suddenly remembered Ste
I hesitated for a moment, lips parting slightly as I was about to speak, but Raleigh interrupted me."While shopping, I saw a necklace that I thought looked nice, so I bought it for you," he said, taking it out of the box and carefully putting it around my neck without waiting for my response.His movements were slow and cautious as if he were afraid I might refuse. I had seen his decisive demeanor at work, and he rarely smiled, so this sudden caution felt a bit strange to me. However, he often did things like this.He'd drop by the hospital, treat me to meals and flowers, and then, just as casually, he got me a necklace."It's very beautiful. I really like it," I said, picking up the necklace and smiling at him.Seeing his serious expression, I sat him down on a bench and held his hand. His dark eyes were fixed on mine as he whispered, " Have you ever thought about the possibility that I'm speaking the truth?"My smile faltered for a moment as I looked up at the slightly darkening s
After Justin left Landon Group, he went straight to Jasmine's school.Upon seeing Justin's bleeding arm outside the car, Jasmine hesitated for a moment, but she decided to get in after observing his stable mood."Don’t you find Stella stupid? Why doesn't she remember me and even dare to wield a knife against me?" Justin thought about the recent scene, feeling frustrated, and pounded the steering wheel a few times.Upon hearing Justin's words, Jasmine understood the situation."Maybe Miss Stella isn’t really in love with you? No one will forget the one they love,” Jasmine replied, lightly placing her hand on his thigh, her gaze showing some sympathy. "If it were me, I wouldn't forget my loved one, and I wouldn't resort to violence against them."Justin was deeply moved by Jasmine's words.Jasmine was young, beautiful, and so innocent, truly a thousand times better than Stella.He leaned in slowly, but this time Jasmine didn't evade; instead, she comforted Justin with her presence.Jus