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140: His Promise to Her Still Echoes
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Love-Battle Executive: Husband of High Society Fails 141: Where is Your Heart?
Lizzie sat in the living room, cradling Bob, waiting for him to return. Dinner was ready, but she had no idea when he would be back. Would he really return?“Bob,” she murmured, “what’s happened to me? Have I truly fallen for him? How can I fall in love with someone who doesn’t love me, who despises me?” She was completely lost.Bob, wrapped in her arms, could only stare at her with big round eyes, wagging his tail, unable to provide any answers.Lizzie sighed, resigning herself to the inevitable. Love or not, pain or not, if her heart was already beyond her control, what could she possibly do?With a click, the door to the apartment opened. Bruno, dressed in his customary black suit, exchanged his shoes for a pair of blue slippers at the entrance. He walked towards Lizzie.Lizzie continued to sit on the couch, watching him approach. Shouldn't she be more welcoming? But she didn't have the courage.Bruno sat next to her and with a quick move, Bob was detached from Lizzie's lap. His lo
Love-Battle Executive: Husband of High Society Fails 142: The Feeling of Being Held
The night grew darker, and in the bedroom, only a few rays of moonlight stubbornly seeped through the curtains, casting a faint glow onto the bed.Lizzie opened her eyes and shifted slightly. Without Bruno's embrace and warmth, she felt a chill even under the silk sheets. She turned her head and looked at his sleeping face. Even his sharp features, usually so cold, appeared softened with a hint of tenderness.He said he wanted her love, her heart. Could she give it to him? Her delicate hand gently caressed his face, and a different sensation spread across her left chest. When her soft hand brushed against his face, an electric current surged through her.The man before her suddenly opened his eyes, his large hand holding onto her small hand. "It's so late, and you still can't sleep. Did I not tire you out enough?" He casually spoke, his gaze fixed on Lizzie.In the dim moonlight, Bruno saw the radiance on her fair face, and in that instant, his heart skipped a beat. But it was only fo
Love-Battle Executive: Husband of High Society Fails 143: Counting the Days Until His Return
By the time Lizzie left the Lin family mansion and returned to her apartment, it was already past ten in the evening. Lin Zhanpeng had urged her to stay, but it had been fifteen days since Bruno had left for a business trip. Would he be coming home soon?Alone, she stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows, the winter moonlight carrying a hint of chill. She found herself missing the warmth of his embrace, a sensation that made her yearn for him.She thought she would be relishing her freedom once he was gone, and she had convinced herself that she wouldn't wait for him. But why was she counting the days? Was she waiting for his return?She was uncertain if her waiting held any value. Bruno had disappeared in the past fortnight, without as much as a single phone call. Perhaps he was too busy to call.It wasn't until the soft whining at her feet drew her attention. Lizzie bent down and smiled, picking up Bob. "Bob, why are you still awake? Are you hungry, or are you waiting for me?
Love-Battle Executive: Husband of High Society Fails 144: Just in Time for Christmas Eve
Upon returning to their apartment, Bruno and Adeline find themselves in the warmth of the kitchen, where Adeline is cooking a sumptuous steak dinner paired with red wine.Sat at the elongated dining table, under the shimmer of the chandelier, they sat facings each other. "Bruno, how's the taste?" Adeline asked while watching him take a bite of the steak."Mmm, juicy and tender; you still have a knack for frying steaks," Bruno chuckled, reaching for his wineglass to take a sip."I was worried it would not turn out well. I haven't cooked in quite a while." Adeline was confident, though. She had taken culinary classes to impress Bruno, mastering how to fry steak to the level of a five-star restaurant chef."Bruno, if you like it, I'd be more than happy to cook for you more often," she offered, ready to take on the kitchen duty every day if it made him happy.Bruno set down his wine glass and shook his head. "You don't have to go through that trouble. If we feel like it, we can always din
Love-Battle Executive: Husband of High Society Fails 145 A Surreal Feeling
Lizzie stood by the window, cradling Bob in her arms, her face lit with a smile. "Look, Bob. It's snowing again. Isn't it beautiful?"Winter had rolled in once more, and despite her aversion to cold, Lizzie still found the landscape, blanketed in white, to be quite charming.However, he still hadn't returned. He must be really busy.Lizzie settled back down on the sofa, her gaze straying to the gentle fall of snowflakes outside the floor-to-ceiling window. Her spirits were inexplicably high. Every winter, every snowfall brought her joy, because it signaled her birthday was approaching. Even though she never had a proper birthday party at the Jiang's house, she would always celebrate on her own, even if it was just with a tiny cake.He probably won't return... Even if he does, would he celebrate with her?Christmas wasn't as festive domestically as it was abroad, but the holiday atmosphere was still quite present. The school had announced a week-long vacation, and Lizzie, dressed in a
Love-Battle Executive: Husband of High Society Fails 146 I Thought You Missed Me
Lizzie struggled, but her wrist was still held tightly in his large grip, unable to break free. "Let go, you're hurting me," she said to Bruno, who was moving briskly ahead.Bruno finally halted, turning his head to look at her. Lizzie, however, shifted her gaze towards the entrance of the hall, where Jacob and Louise stood by the door."Do you want to go back?" Bruno asked, his gaze fixed on her.Lizzie looked at Bruno, "I want to say something to them." They had done so much to make her birthday special, the least she could do was thank them."Go ahead," Bruno released his grip on her wrist.Lizzie walked up to Jacob and Louise, "Thank you both," she said.Louise handed her a beautifully wrapped box, "Happy birthday."Jacob remained silent, only looking at her.Lizzie took the box, "Thank you. I should go now."Jacob looked disappointed as he watched Lizzie walk towards Bruno.Just then, the elevator doors opened, and Ruoya stepped out. Seeing Jacob here was no surprise, but Bruno's
Love-Battle Executive: Husband of High Society Fails 147 The Birthday Gift He Gave Her
In a split second, Bruno's large hand was already stroking her head. "Birthday girl, you've grown another year older, yet you continue to act so childishly. Who would have thought that I, Bruno, would marry such a foolishly adorable wife?""I...I'm not," Lizzie quickly wiped off the words on the glass window, then resumed her seated position.Another birthday, she was now twenty-one years old. She realized that her journey was still long, but how should she proceed? Just keep following this man in front of her, without the blazing passion, just living an ordinary life?With a snap of his fingers, Bruno beckoned a waiter pushing a cart with a twelve-inch birthday cake on it, while another waiter carried a large bouquet of flowers."Happy Birthday," Bruno said to Lizzie. He took the bouquet from the waiter and handed it to her."Thank you," Lizzie accepted the flowers, staring intently at Bruno. Was his return timed specifically for her birthday? Was her birthday the reason he hurried b
Love-Battle Executive: Husband of High Society Fails 148: Just Not Wanting to Feel Pitiful and Pathetic
Ruoya's grip on the steering wheel tightened as she listened to Jacob's drunken mumbling. Her resentment deepened, stinging like a thorn in her heart. What was so special about Lizzie? Even in the Jiang family, she was not cherished by her parents. Then how dare she have Bruno and monopolize Jacob too?Ruoya glanced at the unconscious Jacob. A bitter smile played on her lips. She had given up everything back home to follow him, taking care of him for a year, yet he didn't appreciate it."Lizzie... Lizzie..." Jacob murmured, leaning on Ruoya unsteadily as they entered the apartment.Ruoya looked at the man before her, his hand tightly clasping hers, not Lizzie's. Yet his voice rang with Lizzie's name, making Ruoya's heart clench painfully."Jacob, I love you so much. Can't you give me any response at all? Just a little bit, isn't that okay?" Ruoya's hand brushed his face. She had fallen hopelessly in love with him, even knowing that he was Lizzie's boyfriend. She had stood by his side,
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Love-Battle Executive: Husband of High Society Fails 172: The Promise of a Lifetime（The End）
On a sunny weekend, a month later, Bruno drove with Lizzie to the orphanage.Although it was already afternoon, the orphanage was still bustling with activity. Bruno walked hand in hand with Lizzie through the sprawling garden, watching the children running around on the grass, unaffected by the heat. Among them was Adeline.Her once long hair had been cut into a stylish short style, making her look refreshed.There was a pure and genuine smile on her face, devoid of any traces of pain. She had forgotten the past, forgotten the pain she had endured. She was genuinely happy.Xu Wan approached them. "Adeline has been doing well during this time."She stood beside Bruno and Lizzie, reminiscing about Adeline's past. "Adeline used to have a strong sense of inferiority because she felt abandoned by her parents. She always wore a mask of strength and tried to distance herself from this place. But who would have thought that after all these years, she would come back completely transformed."
Love-Battle Executive: Husband of High Society Fails 171 Chapter 171: Adeline's Fate
Bruno gave a nod, "Alright, I understand. I'll accompany Lizzie.""But, boss, what about Adeline?" Lycan spoke up, noticing that Bruno hadn't mentioned Adeline at all."How is she?" Bruno asked flatly. Even though Adeline had taken a bullet for him, his attitude toward her hadn't changed."The details are still unclear. She's currently in surgery," Lycan reported, "What if the situation isn't promising?" Given Adeline's critical condition upon being taken to the hospital, it was uncertain if she'd survive."We'll cross that bridge when we come to it. Keep a watch on her and keep me updated. Lizzie was deeply shaken by this. I need to be with her." Having said that, Bruno retreated into the patient room.Watching the closed door, Jepan murmured, "Lycan, did you notice? The boss doesn't really care about Adeline, even if she took a bullet for him. He didn't even blink.""I know. In his heart, there is only room for Lizzie. She must be scared after what happened. And if the bullet had hi
Love-Battle Executive: Husband of High Society Fails 170: Aren't you afraid to die?
Lizzie struggled with all her might, but her white blouse was ripped apart, buttons scattering across the floor.Charles stared at her exposed, smooth skin, his eyes locked onto her."Bruno certainly has a good eye," Charles remarked, tut-tutting softly.Lizzie pursed her lips in anger. The way Charles was looking at her felt like an insult."It's just the two of us here. Don't be shy." Charles pulled her close into his arms, planting a kiss on her cheek. The light contact made her feel nauseous from the bottom of her heart.Just as Charles was about to rip off the remainder of her blouse, a loud commotion erupted outside.Before they could react, the wooden door was kicked down. Bruno, dressed in a black suit, stood at the entrance."Bruno," Lizzie cried out in relief. Her heart, held tight with worry, finally eased. She tried to move towards him, but Charles held her back.Charles was taken aback by Bruno's appearance. "Bruno?""So you recognize me, and yet you dare touch my woman."
Love-Battle Executive: Husband of High Society Fails 169: Everything on the Line for Her
Lizzie was tied up, unable to move. Even if she wanted to escape from the high-rise building, she was trapped.Footsteps echoed from outside. The sound of shoes on concrete indicated there were a lot of people approaching. Lizzie shrunk into a corner as the door was thrust open, and to her surprise, Charles was the first to enter."You," Lizzie looked up at him."Miss Lizzie, hello. We meet again." Charles approached her, looking down from his superior height."What do you want?" Lizzie was taken aback; she never expected it would be him.Charles crouched down to her level. "Of course, I've been thinking about you." He caressed her face gently, "I've missed this soft cheek of yours."He was ready to risk it all for her. Bruno had canceled their partnership because of her. Charles wouldn't be lenient either.Lizzie turned her face away, "Don't touch me. Take your dirty hands off me." Was this man really intending to possess her? Just because of that one meeting at the nightclub?"Miss
Love-Battle Executive: Husband of High Society Fails 168 Lizzie is being hunted
Just as Lizzie had risen and was attempting to guide Yelun back to the villa, two men suddenly appeared beside her. They forcefully shoved Yelun's wheelchair away from her grasp. "You guys..." Lizzie advanced to grab the wheelchair, but was held back by one man gripping her arm, preventing her from moving forward.Helplessly, Lizzie watched as Yelun's wheelchair rolled a considerable distance before tipping over, taking him with it.She tried to scream for help, only to realize the park was eerily devoid of people."Who are you and what do you want? Let me go!" Lizzie struggled in vain against their firm grip."Dad!" She yelled, but was swiftly restrained by the two men and forced into a vehicle.With the engine roaring to life, Lizzie watched as the park faded into the distance. She frantically pounded on the car window shouting, "Let me out, let me out!"The car sped further away, and Lizzie swivelled around to look at her captors. She reached for her mobile phone, only to realize i
Love-Battle Executive: Husband of High Society Fails 167: It's Because I Care
Bruno rose from his seat and walked over to her. "How did you get here? Did you drive yourself?" he asked. "Yes," Lizzie nodded. "Don't worry, I drove carefully." She was aware that her driving skills were not the best, so she seldom drove on her own. "Next time, let me know if you want to go out. I'll come pick you up," Bruno said, gripping her hand tightly. Lizzie nestled into his arms with a smile. "Understood. You must be hungry. Let's eat before the food gets cold. I made this meal myself." She led him to the couch, opened the lunchbox she had brought, and prepared to serve the food. "Nothing beats having a wife who knows how to take care of me and cook such delicious meals," Bruno said, wrapping one arm around her while picking up the chopsticks with the other hand. He reached out to feed her a bite. "You haven't eaten yet, have you? Try this." "I had a late breakfast. I'm not hungry yet." Despite her words, Lizzie accepted the piece of braised pork he held out to h
Love-Battle Executive: Husband of High Society Fails 166: The Scent of Another Woman's Perfume
"Bruno, Bruno," Adeline watched as the elevator doors closed, was he really so heartless? Just to go back to Lizzie, he could abandon her so easily.Jepan stood beside her, watching Adeline's pale face, "Adeline, should we go? Do you need me to carry you?" he teased, grinning wickedly.Adeline was about to respond when Jepan interrupted her, "I might have thought about it, but I don't have the guts. I don't want to be misunderstood by Louise.""YOU!" Adeline glared at Jepan, who had never shown any kindness towards her. Especially now, when even Bruno had abandoned her, he became even more ruthless."No need, I can walk on my own." Adeline hobbled slightly as she entered the elevator, Jepan followed with a leisurely laugh.Bruno drove back to the villa at top speed. The villa was still brightly lit, were they not sleeping yet?In the living room, Lizzie held their son, both sitting there. Lizzie had a finance magazine in her hand, and their son was playing video games in front of the
Love-Battle Executive: Husband of High Society Fails 165: The Woman Madly in Love
The hotel banquet hall, Bruno in a black suit, with Jepan trailing him, still dressed casually."Boss, did you come in person because you wanted to confirm something?" Jepan asked."Isn't Charles coming too?" Bruno looked at Jepan, his smile inscrutable.Jepan nodded, "Boss, I bet you don't know someone else is coming.""Who?" As Bruno's words fell, a familiar voice came from behind."Bruno." Adeline, dressed in a graceful purple, approached from behind.Bruno's face fell as he watched Adeline approach him."Boss, I guess I'll go in first." Jepan wisely withdrew, regretting he hadn’t warned Bruno earlier.Seeing the gloom on Bruno's face, Jepan figured it was best to make himself scarce.Bruno was about to move forward when Adeline grabbed his arm, "Bruno, we're not strangers, are we?""How did you get here?" Bruno halted, addressing her."Bruno, I knew you were coming. You don't want to see me, but I had no choice but to come here." Adeline clasped his arm.Bruno pushed her hand away
Love-Battle Executive: Husband of High Society Fails 164 A Good Choice
Bruno held her tightly, "You should go home early today, I have things to do tonight.""Okay." Lizzie nodded, understanding that he didn't need to tell her everything, aware that he was very busy. Although there was nothing she could do to help, she didn't want her presence to disrupt his work.Before the end of the workday, Bruno had his driver take her back to her apartment. Lizzie had a small meal, her appetite wasn't great. She made herself a bowl of noodles, but only ate a few bites and settled in to watch TV. Bob, her dog, was sitting next to her, more engrossed in the TV than she was.Bruno and Adeline sat in a French restaurant that evening. The dim yellow light and soothing music made the atmosphere elegant and romantic."Bruno, I ordered a couple's set meal, hope you don't mind?" Adeline had already ordered when they were seated."Of course I don't mind, as long as you like it." Bruno was not particularly fond of Western food. As he looked at the premium steak set meal in fr
