Yanni drove her car into the parking lot of a supermarket.GM is a global chain of offline stores, holding a 16% market share in Asia. It's said that the owner behind the scenes is a local man. So, this 2.1 million-square-foot store is considered the flagship location.Yanni got out of the car. She intended to buy a small cake. On the second floor, she looked at the beautiful and delicate cakes displayed in the glass case when she heard a deep male voice."You're still the same as in high school, liking mousse cake." That voice was deep and pleasant. It also carried a hint of amusement.Yanni couldn’t help but look up. Then, she saw a rather dazzling man. The man wore a casual suit that hung naturally on his tall and upright frame. He effortlessly exuded an unmistakable air of mature elegance. It only took one glance for him to radiate the vibe of a complete professional.The man was very outstanding. Yanni wouldn’t have forgotten someone like him normally, but she simply didn’t
It was his legal wife—Yanni.A series of camera clicks echoed. Yanni stood there with the phone in hand, and her expression was cold as she stared at Gael and Emilia. Panic flashed across his face as he quickly pulled his hand away from Emilia’s grasp and walked toward Yanni. His gaze was intense as he looked at Yanni. “It’s not what you think.”Yanni sneered, “Oh? What is it, then? Is it that you’re so incapable of taking care of yourself that Ms. Emilia has to be hired to serve you?”Gael frowned, “There’s no need for such harshness, Yanni.”Emilia quickly stepped in to block him. “Don’t blame Dr. Yanni for misunderstanding, Gael. It’s my fault for carelessly holding your arm and causing this. If anyone’s to blame, blame me!”Emilia bit her lip and slapped herself hard across the face in an exaggerated manner. A red mark appeared on her cheek, and just looking at it was enough to make anyone uncomfortable. Then, Emilia turned her pitiful gaze to Yanni and pleaded, “Please do
After Gael asked, Yanni glanced at Keaton. She deliberately used a mocking tone: “He’s whoever you think he is. What is it, Gael? Do I need to get your approval to make friends?”Gael was infuriated. “Don’t go too far, Yanni! We’re still legally married, so don’t think you can have your cake and eat it too.”Yanni dismissed him with a wave. “You’re aware of your behavior, aren’t you? Gael, if you handled the divorce cleanly and then took care of Ms. Emilia and Ansley, I might think better of you. However, the way you’re acting now is just pathetic.”Gael’s gaze was icy. Yanni lightly raised her phone. “Remember to meet my lawyer tomorrow.”With that, she turned to leave, with Keaton accompanying her. Before they departed, he cast a cryptic glance at Gael, with a hint of inscrutable meaning.Keaton loved Yanni.In reality, Gael knew well that with Yanni’s character and busy schedule, she wouldn’t have an affair. However, Keaton was too dazzling and too impressive. He was certain t
"Stop talking, Emilia.” “No, I want to say it! I’m afraid that if I miss today, I won’t have another chance. I’m afraid I’ll be held back by the fact that I’m Ansley’s mother and that Ansley’s life and death are still in Yanni’s hands… I feel so miserable inside, Gael."…At the next moment, Emilia was tightly embraced by Gael. Their scorching lips were pressed together firmly. They clung tightly as they embraced and caressed each other passionately as if trying to make up for years of regret. Their clothes were disheveled, and their bodies were in disarray. Emilia’s starry eyes were slightly closed, and she continuously called out Gael’s name, “What we’re doing is wrong, Gael. I never intended to destroy your family, nor do I want to ruin your relationship with Dr. Yanni. Let this moment last forever, Gael. Let me give myself to you, let us be selfish just this once.”Yanni, she said. Gael suddenly came to his senses. He had forgotten about Yanni. He had even forgotten that h
Gael walked through the foyer and into the hall.Yanni was not downstairs. He took off his coat and asked the housekeeper, “Where’s Yanni?”The housekeeper knew that Gael and Yanni's relationship was strained and that both of them were clearly in a bad mood tonight. So, she was particularly cautious. “Ms. Yanni had a light meal when she got back and went upstairs afterward. She should be in the bedroom.”Gael nodded and started up the stairs.“Mr. Gael.” The housekeeper called out to him from the first-floor hall, but Gael was impatient and was focused on confronting Yanni. So, he replied curtly, “If it’s something important, tell me when I come downstairs for dinner.”The housekeeper swallowed her words. She actually wanted to tell Gael that there was lipstick on his shirt. Given his arrogant attitude, however, she thought he probably didn’t need her reminder.Gael continued up to the second floor.…Yanni was in the private lounge. She leaned back in a rocking chair, and her
Yanni forcefully pushed Gael's hand away. She quietly looked at him and asked, "Do you really think our relationship is at a point where I’d need to spy on you, Gael? You and Emilia are always together. You two were even acting like a married couple near her apartment. "You bought her a house and arranged everything for her. I could easily charge you with bigamy, but I don’t want to take things to that extreme. I don't have time for this kind of thing in my life."…Gael was instantly ignited with anger. He tightened his grip on Yanni’s hand, and his eyes fixed on her. He said each word deliberately, "It’s always your life and your career, Yanni. Have you ever considered my feelings? Have you ever thought that I need warmth at home and a wife's care?"Yanni wasn’t going to let him manipulate her. She sneered, "Haven’t you gotten all that from Emilia? Why are you still acting so crazily, Gael? What are you still unsatisfied with? "You’ve got wealth and freedom. All that’s left is
Gael had never felt so humiliated. After seven years of marriage, they finally tore off the masks and showed no mercy for each other. Yanni had not emerged unscathed from this marriage. She was hurt, while Gael also felt like a wounded animal.It was especially hurtful when Yanni had disdainfully said, "Is your brain broken, Gael?"Gael felt insulted. He was furious when he glared at Yanni. Then, he went to the study to call a doctor to tend to his wounds. He had an important shareholder meeting the next day, and a visible injury on his forehead would be inappropriate. As Gael examined his injury in the study’s glass cabinet, he suddenly noticed a lipstick mark on his white shirt. He remembered that Yanni had not worn makeup that day. Was this lipstick mark from Emilia?Gael’s mood sank abruptly. At that moment, a rush of footsteps and the sound of someone moving large suitcases came from outside.Gael's heart tensed. He hurried outside and saw a moving company bustling about, tr
The maid didn’t believe Gael, but she didn’t contradict him. He had been injured, and it was normal for him to have delusions.At that moment, the sound of a car came from the courtyard. Gael’s heart surged with joy. He thought that Yanni had returned. Gael believed that she still had feelings for him. There was no way she couldn’t walk away so easily after seven years of marriage. She must have only said those things in anger.Gael eagerly went to meet the car. However, he realized it was his hired doctor driving as the vehicle approached, instead of Yanni. Under the moonlight, his handsome face was filled with indescribable disappointment. It felt more painful than when his own mother had passed away.As soon as the doctor entered the house, he sensed that something was amiss. The house felt empty with Yanni's belongings gone. However, the doctor was a perceptive man. He didn’t ask any questions. He quickly bandaged Gael’s wounds. Then, he took his payment and left in a hurry.