Adeline stepped out of her office, resting against the doorframe, as laughter poured from within. Her anger deepened - she had underestimated Emily.She returned to her office and sat at her desk, her gaze landing on the uneaten lunch on the nearby table. Holding back the tears welling in her eyes, Adeline pondered about her predicament. Why could she never win over Bruno? Why was she always met with opposition from Yelun, while Lizzie seemed to have everything fall into her lap? And now, Emily was adding to her hurdles. Adeline was not one to back down easily, especially not when Bruno still harbored feelings for her. What did she have to fear?Suddenly, the office door was pushed open. Emily stood in the doorway, her gaze falling on Adeline who sat alone, her lunch untouched."Adeline, isn't it boring to eat alone?" Emily asked, arms crossed."What brings you here?" Adeline retorted, irritated by Emily's mockery.Emily sauntered over to the couch, settling herself comfortably. "I go
Sophia Song agreed too, this was the purpose of her return to the country. She needed to settle her son's marriage as soon as possible, so she wouldn't need to worry.Lizzie seemed like an outsider. Even though she was sitting among them, she hardly spoke a word, and they had no intention of talking to her either.Lizzie watched as Ruoya leaned intimately against Sophia, and a permanent smile was etched on Yufenly's face. Lizzie felt a sharp pain in her heart. She realized she had never been a priority to them. She was brought back home to face this reality. She couldn't hold onto any lingering feelings for Jacob anymore. Even if there was love, it disappeared at this moment. Sophia preferred Ruoya as her daughter-in-law. How ironic that Lizzie, from the same family, was deemed unworthy, while Ruoya was considered a match.For the entire afternoon, Lizzie merely listened to their chatter, until Jacob arrived at the villa."Jacob, you're here," Ruoya sprinted towards him and flung hers
The two held each other tight, minutes passed before Lizzie finally pulled away from Bruno's embrace, "How did you come here?""I came to pick you up." Bruno gently wiped away the tears on her face. His deep eyes were full of love for her.Lizzie's eyes dimmed at his words, "But...""Know, let's have dinner and then we'll go home together." Bruno spoke as if he could see into her heart.Tonight's dinner was particularly lively. Everyone gathered around the table with Jiang Jianmin being the happiest of all, his mouth never stopping.Bruno kept serving Lizzie food, "Eat more.""Mmm." Lizzie nodded. She didn't know what the future held, but whatever was happening now, she decided to accept it wholeheartedly."Auntie, eat more, this is your favorite steamed bass." Ruoya also served Song MeiQing with enthusiasm.Song MeiQing smiled and said, "Ah, with a daughter-in-law like Ruoya, I should really feel blessed.""Mom, what are you saying?" Jacob was taken aback by Song MeiQing's words."Wh
"I take pleasure in your honesty. Though your feigned strength was endearing, I much prefer your truth," Bruno confessed, leaning in to plant a tender kiss on her forehead."Let's go home." Bruno reached for the coat nearby, helping Lizzie slip it on. He draped his own overcoat over her shoulders, and together they vacated the secluded villa.With Bruno behind the wheel, driving smoothly, Lizzie sat in the passenger seat. Adorned in his overcoat, a warm sense of comfort seeped into her heart.Bruno ungloved one hand to hold Lizzie's, keeping her delicate hand firmly within his grasp. Lizzie made no attempt to wriggle free, content in his hold as the soft music from the radio filled the silence. Neither of them spoke, yet the atmosphere remained harmonious.Only when they pulled into the underground garage of their apartment did Bruno let go of her hand. They stood shoulder to shoulder by the elevator, Bruno's arm encircling her tightly, never once leaving her side."Take a seat, I'll
Jacob sat alone in his apartment, looking at the photos in front of him. They were all images of Lizzie surrounding him. How could he forget her? How could he marry Ruoya?He picked up the bottle of Chivas in front of him and brought it to his lips, drinking straight from the bottle. He wanted to get drunk, to forget everything. Only when he was drunk could he see Lizzie's enchanting smile in his dreams, the smile that always made his heart skip a beat.As for Ruoya, he could only apologize. At least for now, he wasn't ready to accept her.Suddenly, the doorbell rang, but Jacob pretended not to hear it and continued drinking. The doorbell continued to ring incessantly. He stumbled over to the door, and when he opened it, Song Meiqiong forcefully pushed her way in, immediately hit by a strong smell of alcohol."Mom, what brings you here?" Jacob leaned against the wall, steadying himself, as he watched Song Meiqiong enter the living room."Jacob, what are you trying to do, drinking so m
Upon hearing Bruno's words, Lizzie thought she had misheard, "Why would I look for you?"“Mhm.” Bruno slightly nodded, neither confirming nor denying."You must be kidding, I'm not a child. Why would I look for you?" Lizzie was taken aback by Bruno's words, yet she forced a smile.If she opened her eyes and didn't see him, would she look for him? That's impossible. She never wanted to see him, not even once.She fiercely discarded the strange feeling in her heart, the feeling called longing, the feeling called anticipation.Bruno watched her, she was clearly smiling, yet why were her eyes full of sorrow?"What are you running away from?" Bruno never let go of what he wanted easily, even if she wanted to escape, he would firmly hold on.Lizzie didn't know why looking into his eyes would make her heart chaotic, make her at a loss."No, I'm not." Lizzie shook her head, she couldn't run now, even if she wanted to."I hope you're telling the truth," Bruno's hand moved up her flat stomach,
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
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