"I just assume you don't want to sleep with me," Pierce replied with a raspy voice.Millie responded, "Why?""I'm stubborn, brooding, and downright scary, so I'm not who you think I am. I figure you'd rather avoid someone like me, so what's wrong with keeping things the way they are? "We're married, but I haven't actually done anything with you. That way, if you decide to marry someone else in the future, it'll make things smoother with your next husband."I'm fine with anybody else but Stefan, Millie. If you find someone you like who truly loves you back, I'm willing to let you go.""What's wrong with Stefan?""I don't think much of him." Pierce scoffed at the mention of Stefan. He had always disapproved of Stefan's views on love and believed that Stefan wasn't worthy of Millie."So, what kind of person are you, actually?""I've warned you. Curiosity can get you in trouble."Pierce gazed down at her, his eyes narrowed with a hint of irritation.Millie could more or less fig
Lying on the bed, Samantha hugged a plushie with tears streaming down her cheeks. She looked utterly pitiful.Pierce began, "Who told you that? I still care about you as much as I always have, and now you have another person to love and care for you. Isn't that amazing?" "Why would I want her attention? I don't even like her. How about getting a different wife, Pierce? The woman Mom and Dad have found for you is great, and I like her a lot. She's graceful and classy, so he's a perfect match for you."Pierce firmly stated, "But I like Millie."Hearing that, Samantha's eyes were filled with tears, and she stared at Pierce in disbelief without blinking.She knew him too well. When he said he liked someone, he meant it and wouldn't change his mind easily. He was a stubborn and sentimental person who could hold onto his feelings for someone for years."Why, Pierce? What did she do to make you like her? Is she even worthy?"Pierce's face fell. "Watch your tone, Sammy. Millie deserves
Stefan's intense stare made Millie feel uneasy, so she lowered her head and sipped on the coffee to avoid his gaze."Don't go ruining yourself just to get back at me, Millie. I know I hurt you deeply. If Wanda wasn't in the picture, I'd have chosen you. What a pity… You need to stop. If you're short on money, let me know and I'll help you.""We're not like that if that's what you're thinking.""What else could it be? Pierce is already married, and you've always despised the idea of being a third wheel. You couldn't get over me being with Wanda, so why lower yourself to be Pierce's mistress?""Why don't you ask your best friend about it? If there's nothing else, I'm leaving."Millie didn't feel like continuing the conversation. She turned to walk away, but Stefan called out to her again. "If you're set on being someone's mistress, you might as well be mine."She immediately stopped in her tracks and gaped at him in disbelief. "What did you just say?"Stefan seemed to have given i
Millie just transferred the money to Wanda.Wanda called right away and asked, "What's this about? Why are you suddenly giving me money?""The money is from Stefan. He thought I might be struggling and told me to spend it however I wanted. He even mentioned I could ask for more if needed, but I didn't want it. Since he refused to take it back, I figured giving it to you was the same. After all, you both are family.""Are you serious? There's no way Stefan is giving you money.""Think whatever you like."After hanging up, Millie sent a text to Stefan. "I don't want your money. We've cut ties, so you have no reason to spend on me. I handed all the money to Wanda.""Why are you so difficult, Millie? I've said everything I could, and you still won't budge."Stefan was quite annoyed with Millie repeatedly turning down his kindness.Millie didn't bother replying. Stefan should worry about handling Wanda instead.At this point, Millie had finished making Pierce's custom suit. But S
Pierce held Millie's waist firmly, relishing the moist, velvety touch of her tongue. Her lips, soft as velvet and painted crimson, kissed him with a tenderness that seemed to be stealing his very soul. By the time Millie was done, several hickeys were visible. "That should be enough, right?""Yeah, that should do the trick.""If there's nothing else, I'll head out first. Make sure to try on the sample outfit later and see if it fits. If it's not the right size, we'll fix it."Millie wanted to go, but Pierce still held her tightly in his arms. "What are you doing?""Well, I need to return the favor.""What do you mean? It was you—"Millie gasped in surprise. Instead of leaving hickeys on her neck, Pierce gently tugged her collar open, kissed her on the collarbone, and slowly kissed down from there.He continued kissing her, his breath a gentle caress as he savored every moment. But he seemed to know his limits and didn't take things too far, making it as intimate as possibl
Millie thought Pierce brought up marriage during the press conference to deal with his parents. But when she saw the news about Atkinson Group's stock soaring, she realized he was all about business.Pierce was upfront about being married. His sense of responsibility made people more confident about him taking over Atkinson Group.People on the Internet usually shared this same attitude. "A man who's willing to take on family responsibilities is usually a good catch. He's miles ahead of those who are secretly married and cheating."Thanks to Pierce's reputation and his honest demeanor, Atkinson Group's stock kept going up. It was hard to tell if the increase was due to the chip development or his charisma.The press conference at Atkinson Group swiftly made it to the top of trending topics. Many people talked about it on the Internet.Everyone started to wonder who Mrs. Atkinson was. She was so lucky to land a guy like Pierce, and she probably smiled in her sleep every night.Mil
Pierce pursed his lips and continued, "The wedding dress is for Sammy."Millie was taken aback and felt a little embarrassed. It turned out she was overthinking it. "Are you looking for anything in particular?""Go with what you think looks good. I want it ready for her to wear when she gets married. She's around your height and build, so just use yourself as a reference.""Sure, I'll take care of it. Just a heads-up. Making a wedding dress is a lot of work and can take some time.""Take your time."They went back together after dinner. The next day, Millie found out at her studio that Celia had closed a deal. However, the client had requested to meet with the designer. They preferred to see a portfolio to clearly understand her work."Alright, let's have Julian handle it.""But the client requested the clothes for his wife, so it's probably better if you go instead, boss."Mille nodded in agreement. She was indeed the better candidate for the task.The appointment was sched
Alex asked, "Did you bring your measuring tools? How about you take my measurements and make a custom set for me?""We have a male designer in our studio. I can introduce you to him and get you a discount," Millie responded."I don't want anyone else. I want you to do the design. Hurry up and take my measurements. Make sure you do it right.""Let's leave it for next time, Mr. Thorne. We can go over it when Cindy is here. I've got other appointments, so I'll head out now."Alex's lecherous demeanor was gross, and he kept crossing the line with Millie.Fuming, Millie grabbed her things and tried to leave. But as soon as she stood up, she felt light-headed, and her vision went dark.What went wrong? She didn't touch the drink Alex ordered at all.Puzzled, Millie looked at the glass before her, having not taken a sip."There's nothing with the alcohol; it's the lemonade. Didn't you notice it yet?"Alex chuckled.Millie's heart raced. A waiter brought over the lemonade, so she tho