"Alice, don't start with me here. Come, I'll take you to your room," Lucas insisted, reaching out to grab her arm. However, Alice pushed his hand away."No, I'll go myself. You don't need to worry," she bluntly stated, pressing the elevator button. Lucas started to feel a headache from her stubbornness.Swiftly, he approached her and lifted her up in a bridal style. Alice was blank, her eyes widened in shock."What are you doing? Put me down!" She shouted. Ignoring her protests, Lucas waited for the elevator doors to open."I'm talking to you, leave me!" Alice struggled, but he held her tightly. As the elevator doors opened, he walked in with her in his arms, pressing the button for his room."Where are you taking me?" Alice noticed the button he pressed wasn't on her floor. Lucas remained silent, completely ignoring her questions and struggles. Frustration and anger overwhelmed Alice as she stared at him with heavy breaths, but slowly her anger began to calm.She stared at his expres
Alice, fueled by her own frustration, pursed her lips defiantly and rolled her eyes once more. Seeing her disregard his warning, Lucas's anger surged past its limits.Taking matters into his own hands, Lucas grabbed her face with both hands and forcefully pressed his lips against hers. Shocked, Alice's eyes widened, and her body stiffened in response.When reality struck, she attempted to push Lucas away, but he remained unmoved. Instead, he asserted his dominance by pinning her beneath him, ensnaring her small legs between his long ones, and trapping her against the sofa.Initially, Lucas's intention was to punish her for her defiance, but as their lips met, he lost control. It had been a long time since he had last touched her, and now he realized that his entire body, even his heart, craved her presence.Alice, overpowered by his intense kiss, grasped his coat with both hands. The kiss escalated from controlled to wild, exploring every corner of her mouth as if Lucas's life depende
In the VVIP hotel suite, Lucas emerged from the bathroom, having just showered, and his mobile vibrated with Alice's name. Anticipating her reply, he swiftly grabbed the mobile."I'm sorry, I was worried about my friend, so I left," read Alice's message.Lucas seethed with anger as he read her explanation. In frustration, he tossed his mobile onto the bed and sat there, fuming.Those clients were crucial to him, and he had cut the meeting short, returning to her out of concern for her well-being. Yet, what did he find? An empty room. Just like a month ago, she had left his house, and now she had left his hotel room.The mere thought of her leaving him again sent panic through him.He had called and messaged her multiple times, but received no response. The worry gnawed at him, prompting him to instruct Alex to find out who she was with and in which room she was staying. Alex swiftly gathered the information, and upon learning she was with her best friend, Lucas felt a wave of relief."
Siya stared at the beautiful dress in her hand with a sad expression. But she also understood Alice's feelings. She put the dress back in the bag and placed it away.When Alice came out of the bathroom, her mobile was ringing on the table. When she saw the caller ID, she felt frustrated. She tried to ignore it, but she couldn't.In the end, she answered the call."I'm giving you five more minutes. If you don't come out in five minutes, you'll regret it," Lucas warned and hung up before she could say a single word. Alice stared at her mobile screen in awe. Her mind still couldn't process what just happened.She had never seen this side of him before. Why was he being difficult for her? She closed her eyes and took a deep breath. She couldn't ruin her mood; it would affect the baby in her belly.She took her clothes and put them on, making sure to choose those that could hide her belly perfectly. After that, she walked out of the room."Are you going out?" Siya was sitting on the sofa,
Alice suddenly laughed upon hearing what Alex said."Wife?"Alex swallowed nervously, witnessing her smile. Having only experienced Lucas's anger, he was now afraid of Alice losing her composure.He glanced at Siya, seeking assistance. Siya was already in an awkward situation, realizing that Alice's unpredictable mood swings were becoming a significant issue."I think your boss still hasn't told you that we are divorced," Alice said to Alex, turning her head to look at Lucas simultaneously.Lucas also turned his head, and their intense gazes locked."Or maybe he also forgot about it," Alice uttered each word with a biting tone. She vividly recalled Lucas introducing her as his wife yesterday, and that's where it all began."How can I, since you never let me forget?" Lucas said with a gloomy expression. Alice was left speechless. She gritted her teeth and turned her head away. It seemed like blaming her for everything had become his habit.Why couldn't he just go to his girlfriend and
Lucas and Alex were standing in the corner with Ethan and his business partner. Lucas noticed Alice running to the bathroom, covering her mouth with one hand, and holding her belly with the other.Panicking, Lucas immediately excused himself and ran after her.In the bathroom, Alice threw up everything she had eaten just now. She had been taking medicine for pregnancy sickness, so she hadn't felt this weak for a few days. Unfortunately, today she had forgotten to take her medicine. After vomiting, she sat on the cold floor with her weak body."Alice," Lucas barked into the bathroom before she could catch her breath.Alice was stunned to see him. She quickly wiped her mouth with the back of her hand."What are you doing here? It's the ladies' bathroom," she said, attempting to stand up, but she lost her balance.Thinking she was about to hit the ground, Lucas caught her in his arms."What's wrong? Are you sick?" he asked with worry and concern."I'm fine," she pushed him away and walke
As they sat in one of the city's best restaurants, James took the initiative to make the evening more enjoyable."You know, this place is renowned for its exquisite dishes. Let me order some of their specialties for us," James suggested, flipping through the menu with a confident smile.Alice and Siya agreed, trusting James's taste. He called the waiter and, after a brief discussion, placed an order that promised a culinary adventure.As they waited for their orders, James noticed the atmosphere and asked, "Is everything okay? You both seem a bit off."Alice took a deep breath."Did I interrupt something?" he asked, sensing an unspoken unease.Alice hesitated, unsure of how much she wanted to reveal. "We had an unexpected encounter today," she finally explained, keeping it vague.James raised an eyebrow, "Encounter? Do I sense some drama?"Siya chuckled nervously, trying to lighten the mood. "Oh, you have no idea.""So, tell me more about this 'encounter' you mentioned," James prodded,
Alice tried to avert her gaze from his intense eyes, but she found herself trapped in his penetrating stare. His anger was palpable, a side of him she had never witnessed before – hurt and disappointment etched on his face.Their eyes remained locked until the elevator doors mercifully closed, separating them. However, instead of relief, Alice felt a sense of panic.It was as if she wanted to rush to him and explain that what he saw wasn't true. She had never betrayed him before, and she never would. Yet, she couldn't bring herself to do it. She lowered her head, burying her face in James' chest.Sensing something amiss, James lowered his head. "Are you okay? Do you feel uncomfortable?" His voice carried genuine concern."No, I'm good," Alice replied, shaking her head, but she didn't raise her head. Both James and Siya exchanged worried glances, sensing a change in her voice.When they entered the room, James carried Alice directly to the bed and helped her settle in."Thank you," Alic