After Jared and Carmen left, Lucas hugged Coco from behind. “See? There’s no need to be nervous about meeting my parents. They’re not going to eat you.”“Do they have anything to say about me?” Coco hesitated and asked. “Why would they?” he asked.“I... I don’t have any parents nor a good family background, and my profession is just a small-time cartoonist,” she said, biting her lip slightly.Lucas chuckled softly. “I have been single for years before I met you. Unless my parents never want to have grandchildren, why would they disapprove of you?”To be honest, Carmen was just hoping that Lucas would bring any woman home. At one point, she wanted nothing more than that. “My parents have already accepted you. If they hadn’t, they wouldn’t have invited you to dinner tomorrow,” he added.His words seemed to remind Coco of something, and she quickly said, “What should I wear to meet your parents tomorrow? Should I dress up a bit? It’s a formal dinner, so I need to make a good impression
Coco bit her lip slightly and looked into Becky’s eyes. "I don't think there's anything wrong with using this compact powder. However, you shouldn’t speak so rudely about others, it's barbaric of you to do that.""You!" The woman fumed with anger. "What?! If you don’t want others to degrade you, you shouldn't use cheap products, then. I wonder how you got those clothes on you, probably doing some shady things with your body!"With that, Beckly left the restroom with her friend.Coco quickly kept her compact powder away and chased after them. "Apologize!""What?" Becky and her friend looked at Coco with amusement, as if she was joking."Apologize to me!" Coco demanded.She would have just taken it quietly if someone disrespected her back then, but she wasn’t going to let them off the hook now. Lucas and the Gomez family’s reputation would be on the line too as she wasn't just representing herself now. She wouldn’t tolerate Becky at all. "Are you kidding me? Crazy bitch!" Beckly spat at
“My status? And what exactly is my status?” A dangerous glint flickered in Lucas's dark eyes.The enraged Becky was oblivious to the looming threat, and she continued heedlessly, "Of course, you have a prestigious status. But people might think there's something wrong with your taste what with you being involved with someone like her. Someone like her is only fit to be with the poor—"Before she could finish, her friend urgently tugged at her sleeve.“What are you doing? I wasn’t done talking!” Becky said irritably.“Mr. Gomez, she... she’s just rambling nonsense. Please ignore her!” The friend hastily apologized to Lucas.“Why should I ignore her when she dares to speak about my girlfriend like that?” Lucas said coldly with an oppressive aura. It was only then that Becky began to realize the gravity of the situation, and she finally felt fearful.“I... I was rambling away with my nonsense, Mr. Gomez, please forgive me,” she said with a trembling voice.Lucas replied icily, “You shoul
Coco understood that the other party was more powerful than she was, and there was nothing that she could do about it."So, you're upset about this?" Lucas asked."It's just... I feel a bit powerless," Coco admitted. "Even though I don't want to admit it, it's often the case. That's why people strive to become stronger. The stronger you are, you can protect what you want to protect like dignity, freedom, and so on,” Lucas explained. "It’s always the law of the jungle. You have to keep growing stronger if you don’t want to be seen as a weakling.” Then, he paused and looked at her. "Coco, aren't you also becoming stronger bit by bit?""Me?" She was taken aback. "Am I?""Of course," Lucas affirmed. "You probably wouldn't have chased after someone to demand an apology like today back then.""That... that's because...""You want to say it’s because you're my girlfriend, right? If she insulted you, it meant she was insulting me too, right?" Lucas seemed to see through Coco’s mind.Coco sta
"I do not have to wear them daily," Coco said. Her daily casual look didn't suit this jewelry. Since these pieces were quite valuable, wearing them would make her constantly anxious and worried about damaging them."In that case, I'll find more opportunities for you to wear them," Lucas said teasingly.Coco wrapped her arms around Lucas's neck. "Lucas, I feel so happy right now." But the happiness she was feeling now also frightened her. She feared that their happiness might not last forever. The happier she felt now, the more fearful she was deep down.Lucas bent down and kissed her lips. "I'll make you even happier in the future, Coco... I want to be the source of your happiness!"He wanted to give her the best of everything. Unknowingly, his feelings for Coco had deepened even more.-In a private room at the bar, Caleb looked at his friend. The usually indifferent expression on Lucas seemed softer, and he was smiling faintly."You're in a good mood?" Caleb asked."Yes, I am," Luc
Lucas ended the call, but Coco’s cheerful voice was still echoing in his ears. He couldn’t wait to hear her voice in person. "Alright, I'll make a move first," Lucas told Caleb while standing up.Caleb was taken aback. "Wait, you're leaving already?""What else? Do you want to come with me to pick Coco up from work?" Lucas asked back.Caleb was speechless once more. Fine, he shouldn't have asked.Caleb looked at the unopened bottles of wine after Lucas left. It seemed like he would be drinking alone tonight.Coco was already waiting downstairs when Lucas arrived."Why did you come down? You could've waited upstairs," Lucas said.Coco smiled and said cutely, "I wanted to see you sooner."Her cute tone made Lucas beam unconsciously. “Do you want to have a late-night snack? We have time for it,” Lucas asked once Coco got into the car. Coco's eyes immediately lit up. She hadn't had a late-night snack in a long time!"How about some BBQ chicken wings?" she suggested."Chicken wings?" Luc
Coco felt fuzzy and warm thinking about those few happy moments during her university years.“I’ll come here with you when you want to fix your cravings in the future. I promise I won’t get tired of this place,” Lucas said.Coco was stunned. "But you're not used to places like this, right?""It's not a problem. I don't have to dine only in fancy restaurants," Lucas replied.Nevertheless, Lucas still exuded elegance even sitting on a small stool outside such a modest establishment. His formal attire starkly contrasted with the others, attracting many curious glances.Some women, in particular, were openly admiring Lucas. After all, his handsome face and cold demeanor suggested a kind of austerity, making him even more intriguing.Coco could fully understand the women's awe. She, too, often found herself captivated by him. Her heart would race every time she saw Lucas, especially when she woke up every morning. Just then, a young woman dressed in trendy clothes approached Lucas. "Hey,
Lucas’s oppressive aura and intense gaze made Natalia tremble in fear. "You! You’ll get it from me!" She retorted before turning and running away.The onlookers were visibly surprised, casting curious glances at Lucas. However, he paid no attention to their stares. The moment he turned to look at Coco, his fierceness melted into tenderness."Sorry," he said.Coco blinked. "What are you apologizing for?""That woman...""Didn’t you already stand up for me?" Coco replied. She wasn't affected by Natalia’s insults. A few harsh words were nothing compared to the bullying during her school days.Seeing Lucas still looking apologetic, she smiled and said, "Don't worry. I've got a strong mentality built up over time. Besides, the way you told her to get lost was absolutely cool! My boyfriend is impressive!” "Are you sure you're okay?" Lucas was worried that Natalia’s words might have upset Coco."Yes, I'm fine. And I’m happy that you protected me just now," she said.Coco had finally found s