Lorian finished speaking, and Tegan was stunned.Go into a relationship before getting married to become husband and wife, he said.Tegan looked up at him, and the world seemed to stand still. All she could think was what Lorian said earlier. Before she could fully process it, she found herself blurting out, "Okay."After saying the word, Tegan felt a sense of surrealism wash over her, yet there was no apparent regret. She knew she couldn't refuse Lorian for the future of the McKinney family. As her father would say, if Lorian was willing to marry her, it would be as if they had won the biggest lottery in life.Lorian took her hand. He guided her into the car and instructed the driver to start driving.As the driver stepped on the gas pedal, Kris, who was sitting in the front seat and had worked for Lorian for many years, was stunned. She knew his preferences well. Tegan was indeed suitable in terms of conditions, but she definitely didn't meet Lorian's aesthetic standards.
Tegan was timid and didn't dare touch Lorian's face, but she was curious. She watched his handsome face slightly contorted from kissing, imagining how someone as gentle and refined as him could also have a down-to-earth side.Lorian's nose was straight, and it brushed against her delicate nostrils lightly as they kissed. The kiss grew deeper and deeper.Eventually, it was deeper than Tegan could bear. After all, this was her first kiss. She had no experience and didn't know what a man looked like when they were turned on. The only thing she knew was that Lorian's body was hot.All she knew was that Lorian was the dominant one in this relationship, Just like this kiss, it wasn't really appropriate. However, she couldn't refuse it because Lorian wanted it. The kiss ended.Lorian released her. Tegan breathed softly. She didn't resist. Instead, she rested her small face on his shoulder obediently and became the wife he wanted.Love? Tegan didn't dare hope for it. She was clearly am
Late at night, Holly returned to the hotel with Ignacio. He turned off the car engine and glanced at his wife. She sat there, lost in thought, and held a delicate bag in her arms.He knew she had met Lorian that day.Ignacio took the bag and pretended to search through it. He said casually, "Let's see what kind of shirt you bought me today." There were two shirts inside. One of them was in medium gray and the other in black. Both colors exuded a sense of calm and elegance.Ignacio gazed at the shirts for a while before asking softly, "Do you like me in these colors?"Holly snapped out of her reverie. She gently touched the fabric of the shirts and softly replied, "These colors suit you well. I noticed there weren't many like these in your wardrobe, so I bought them for you."Ignacio smiled warmly, "I really love them! Thank you, Holly."He pretended to open the car door as if to get out, but Holly held onto his sleeve button. She whispered, "Why did you choose to settle abroad?
Lorian sat there in his formal attire and observed the couple quietly.He knew deep down that he couldn't change things, not even Caitlin's presence could shake Holly and Ignacio's relationship. He had accepted it in his heart, but there were still some words he wanted to say to Holly again. Perhaps he couldn't let things end like this!…Holly went to the restroom for a moment.When she came out from the stall to wash her hands, the water gushed from the golden faucet and flowed between her delicate wrists. After she finished, she closed the faucet and looked up, intending to touch up her makeup.Her gaze froze.She saw Lorian in the mirror. He leaned against the door, and his gaze was calm. She hadn't noticed when he had arrived. She hadn't even heard a sound."Congratulations to you and Ignacio," Lorian said softly while looking at her.Holly and Ignacio's wedding was set for Christmas. Considering the date, it was coming up soon. After their marriage, they would fly to Inve
The three of them stood in silence.After a long pause, it was Holly who spoke first. She looked calmly at Tegan and said in a soft, gentle voice, "Lorian has had too much to drink. Please take care of him."Tegan was kind-hearted. She was never one to make things difficult for others. Moreover, she knew her place in Lorian's heart.Tegan nodded and watched as Holly walked past. She had never been in a relationship, but she could imagine how deeply a six-year bond could be etched into one's heart.…The long corridor was illuminated by a magnificent chandelier above. Holly's silhouette moved quietly forward. Behind her stood the man she once loved deeply. Lorian said he didn't want to make things difficult for her. He spoke of Silvercrest and their shared memories. Holly thought that no matter how unforgettable something was, it had to be buried deep in the heart and kept secret for a lifetime eventually. Those moments were vivid and glorious when she recalled them occasiona
"Tsk tsk tsk. Just look at your self-righteous mug, Paityn," Poppy taunted. "Can you honestly say you don't like Lorian? Having the man you love become your brother-in-law. It must hurt more than dying, right?"…Paityn's expression remained unchanged. She looked down at Poppy with a slight coldness in her smile. "You're welcome to go crazy at the Sanders Villa, Poppy. The McKinney family isn't behind his decision to not marry you. If you're going to act out, don't do it at our doorstep."With that, Paityn instructed the gatekeeper to close the door. The red lacquered gate slowly shut.Poppy couldn't contain herself and rushed forward. She pounded on the gate with force and continued to hurl insults at Paityn."You hypocrite! You dare not admit you like Lorian. You dare not admit you're also discarded by him!"The gatekeeper looked uncomfortable.Paityn tilted her petite face and muttered under her breath, "She's really out of her mind!"Paityn crossed the courtyard and went
Tegan's hand was suddenly grasped by Lorian. He hadn't fully awakened, but he could still recognize the woman in front of him. It was his new wife, Tegan. She looked beautiful today. Her eyebrows were delicately drawn, and her nose was elegantly straight. In fact, Tegan's features were very pleasing to the eye, and her figure was slender yet well-proportioned. She had everything one could desire. This was the woman he was going to spend his life with. Lorian held her wrist and gradually pulled her closer, inch by inch until she was pressed against his hot body. They were very close, and he was indeed very warm. Tegan could even feel the pounding of Lorian's heartbeat, which was forcefully pulsing against her soft palm. It was so hot that she almost wanted to run away. Tegan had never been with a man before, and the most intimate moment she had experienced was a kiss with Lorian. "Lorian," she whimpered softly. She was at a loss. Lorian wrapped his arms around Tegan's
Back at the Sanders Group, Kris saw Lorian coming to work and was quite surprised.She blurted out, "Haven't you just got married, Mr. Lorian?"In the over one thousand square foot CEO's office, the winter sun poured in through the large windows and cast a mosaic of golden light. Lorian sat behind his desk. He looked almost divine as the radiant sunlight shone on him. He heard Kris's question and looked up. Lorian replied calmly, "I still want to personally follow up on the South Yarifa case. Prepare for a business lunch later."Kris nodded but sighed internally.What Lorian did not anticipate was running into Tegan's elder sister, Paityn, at the business club. Paityn was a strong businesswoman. She was dressed in a sharp, professional outfit. She carried a briefcase and scrutinized her new brother-in-law for a moment before speaking with a hint of irony."Am I seeing things? You've just gotten married to my sister, so what are you doing here? Are you looking for young escor