Lucas and Alex had just sat down at their table when Alex's eyes caught sight of the familiar person in the corner."Alice?" Alex wasn't entirely sure if the woman he had spotted was indeed Alice, considering how improbable her presence here was."Alice? Why are you suddenly mentioning her?" Lucas w
"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 stubbornn
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, Alic
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 expla
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 t
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
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 everyth
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 Si
As James wrapped his arms around Milla, drawing her closer, the intensity between them deepened with each kiss. It was as if time stood still, allowing them to fully immerse in the depth of their feelings for one another.Eventually, when they finally parted, the air around them was charged with an
Tears filled Milla's eyes."It's my dad. Will you kill him?" she sobbed. James was momentarily stunned by her revelation, but he didn't hesitate."Do you want me to?" he asked, determination shining in his eyes. Even if he couldn't bring harm to her father, he vowed to ensure he faced the consequenc
"I'll walk you out,"James offered, reaching out to hold Milla's hand, but she instinctively pulled her hand away without realizing it.James felt blank as he stared at his empty hand."It's okay, I'll go by myself. You rest," Milla said with a smile before walking out. James watched her leave, his
As she worked diligently in the kitchen, Milla poured her heart and soul into each dish, hoping that her efforts would convey her feelings for James.She couldn't wait to see the smile on his face when he tasted her cooking, knowing that every bite was infused with her affection.Before changing her
This was the first time that someone showed so much care for her. James lowered his arms and wrapped them around her waist, holding her close to him.As the elevator descended, Milla could feel the tension slowly dissipating from James's body.She buried her face in his chest, relishing the warmth a
After what felt like an eternity, they reached Milla's office building.James remained silent as he unbuckled his seatbelt and stepped out of the car.James quietly followed Milla into her company. Her office was on the top floor, so they took the elevator. Milla stole glances at him from time to ti
Just as Milla's order arrived, James instinctively began to set up the utensils for her.He couldn't explain why, but he found himself wiping the spoon and chopsticks clean with tissue paper before placing them neatly in Milla's bowl of noodles.Milla looked at him with a blush spreading across her
As she approached, Milla could feel her heart pounding in her chest.She tried to compose herself, but the sight of James with another woman stirred up a storm of emotions inside her. With each step closer, her determination grew stronger.She reached them just as they were ordering food, her eyes f
Suddenly, he leaned closer to her, and Milla's heart began to race.Their faces drew nearer, and her mind went blank. With just a tiny movement, their lips would meet. James's eyes unexpectedly flickered down to her lips, and Milla followed suit, her gaze fixated on his.Their proximity sent shivers