Coco found herself in a dilemma. She was wearing pieces of jewelry, but they were all Lucas', so she couldn't donate them. She also didn't bring anything else with her, so she was at a loss for what to do.The host, noticing her silence, jokingly remarked, "You must be having a hard time deciding what to donate. Any small item will do..."Coco remained silent. After a while, whispers could be heard from around her."She’s unwilling to donate?""Some people dress so luxuriously but are so stingy.""Why is she even attending a charity event if she's so stingy?"Aubrey Stewart, who was nearby, scoffed as she observed Coco's awkward predicament. When she found out that the charity event had a segment like this, she bribed the person in charge of the spotlight to shine it on Coco during the segment.She wanted Coco to realize how ridiculous it was for an "ugly duckling" like her to try to fit in among the "swans"!Clara wanted to help Coco, but before she could, Coco spoke up, "I wa
"Don't worry, I'm here for you. Just draw like you usually do," he whispered softly, ensuring that only the two of them could hear. His words of assurance instantly calmed her nervous heart.Taking a deep breath, Coco placed the paper on the coffee table in front of her and started sketching with the pen in her hand. She forgot about her surroundings; her complete focus was on Lucas. Her eyes remained fixed on him as her hand skillfully captured his likeness on the paper. The concentration she exhibited gradually silenced the previously noisy venue.All eyes were glued to Coco and Lucas, illuminated by the spotlight. To many observers, they appeared to be a perfectly matched couple.After some time, Coco finally completed the sketch. She let out a long breath and said, "It's done."The nearby staff approached to collect the drawing and pen from her.The host on stage said, "Thank you, Mr. Gomez and his lovely girlfriend. I'm looking forward to obtaining a good price for the ar
Even though they currently lived together and displayed affection in public, she knew it's all fake. Their marriage would eventually end in divorce."One day, you'll also find a new love. You'll meet a woman who loves you, and you'll love her too," Clara stated, mustering a forced smile.Unbeknownst to her, her smile stung his eyes. "You really want me to find a new love?" he questioned."Yes, I do," Clara answered.Wilson's expression darkened. "You're that eager to dump me?"Clara's smile turned stiff. "Neither of us is dumping the other. What we had was perhaps just missed opportunities. You've missed out on me, and I've missed out on you too."Those missed opportunities had now transformed into an unbearably bitter pill that she had no choice but to swallow.The highly anticipated charity auction began at the banquet, featuring a diverse array of valuable items.Bidding for the auction items in this kind of charity event had become a symbol of social status. Some individ
And after that, she would look for an excuse to destroy the drawing. That way, Coco's actions today would become a joke!Aubrey wore a confident smile while she envisioned her plan. However, her confidence shattered when someone suddenly shouted, "$15 million!"Startled, Aubrey turned her head to look at Lucas in disbelief. He had actually...bid $15 million!Coco couldn't believe her ears. $15 million?! Did she mishear, or did he make a mistake?!The auctioneer on stage was clearly taken aback by the $15 million bid as well. It took him a moment to say, "Mr. Gomez has bid $15 million. Is there a higher bid?"Silence blanketed the venue. $15 million for a piece of artwork by an unknown comic artist? The guests may be rich, but they're not stupid!"Are you...are you crazy?" Coco grabbed Lucas' arm and asked in a whisper."It's a portrait of me that you drew. I think that price is reasonable," Lucas replied."But...""The Gomez family intended to donate the money to charity anywa
That's his girlfriend... Unbeknownst to him, he has slowly grown accustomed to her presence, finding comfort in her closeness....When he was with her, he felt more relaxed.She thought he had given her a lot of help, but little did she realize that it was actually she who was a great help to him...Coco was roused from her sleep by a call from Minnie."Coco, did Lucas Gomez really spend $15 million to buy your drawing yesterday?" Minnie asked, astonishment evident in her voice.Still groggy, Coco replied, "How... How do you know?""I saw it online, but someone seems to be suppressing the news so that it doesn't go viral. I only found out because my coworker told me," Minnie explained.Coco was now feeling more awake. She was glad the news didn't go viral."That's so crazy! He actually spent $15 million to buy your drawing! Aren't you rich now?" Minnie asked."No, he bid for it at a charity event, so the money’s going to charity. The Gomez family was going to donate that mone
Coco was relieved to hear that. "Okay, I'll do it," she said."You need to make some preparations for the Comic Con. You have to come up with some promotional phrases," Minnie began discussing the Comic Con details with Coco.While that was happening, Caleb arrived at Lucas’ office."I can't believe you actually spent $15 million to purchase your girlfriend's drawing. Looks like you're more serious about this than I thought," Caleb remarked.Lucas gave his friend a casual glance. "Did you come here just to say that?""I came to warn you about Aubrey. You should keep an eye on her. I'm worried she might do something reckless," Caleb expressed his concern."Shouldn't you try to talk her out of it instead of telling me about it? If I find out that she did something bad, do you think I'll forgive her?" Lucas responded coldly.Caleb chuckled dryly. "I’m warning you about it because, with your abilities, you can definitely minimize the damage if she does try something. If I didn't war
As the bus came to a stop and the doors opened, Coco noticed Lucas waiting for her at the bus stop. Dressed in a white shirt with black stripes, paired with black pants and shoes, he exuded elegance and nobility, like a prince straight out of a fairy tale. He naturally attracted a lot of attention.When Coco stepped off the bus, she could feel a lot of eyes on them. Nervously, she asked Lucas, "How long have you waited?""Not too long," Lucas replied. "My car is nearby. What would you like to have for dinner tonight?""I'm thinking... we could buy some ingredients from the nearby supermarket and have a simple hotpot at my apartment?" she suggested. It wouldn't be the first time they cooked and ate together."Sounds good," Lucas agreed.They proceeded to a nearby supermarket to select the ingredients for their hotpot dinner. When they were shopping, Coco found herself stealing glances at Lucas. Every time their eyes met, she would quickly look away.She couldn't bring herself
"Oh, so that's what you wanted to ask," Lucas finally knew.Coco nodded, and she quickly added, "But... it's alright if you don't want to talk about it. It's not really important..." She lowered her head, hoping to hide her flushed face. "You changed out of the gown yourself," Lucas replied."I did?" Coco's head snapped up, disbelief evident in her eyes."Yes, you changed yourself, but... I helped too," he explained. "After I carried you home last night, you woke up and complained about how uncomfortable the gown was. You desperately wanted to take it off. The gown had a zipper at the back, and you could only pull it down halfway. You made me help you unzip it.""And then...?" she nervously prompted."And then?" Lucas' lips curved into a smile, unbeknownst to himself. Last night, when she removed the gown, he turned around so that he wouldn't see her undress.But when she struggled with the zipper, she nuzzled up against him, tugged at his waist, and pleaded, "Unzip it for me