Coco gave Naomi a stern gaze. "Watch your mouth. I can sue you for slander for what you just said.""I didn’t slander you; I simply stated the truth! Tell me one reason why my cousin, who has seen all kinds of beauties, would want to marry someone like you – an ugly cripple?" Naomi unleashed her pent-up frustration on Coco.In recent days, a lot of people had been talking about Coco at school, and the envy expressed by others only intensified her anger."If you judge someone's worthiness solely on their appearance and physical condition, not only are you underestimating Lucas, you’re also exposing your own shallowness!" Coco shot back, turning on her heel to leave the bathroom.While glaring at Coco's back, Naomi heard her classmates say, "Naomi, you shouldn't have said that. What if she complains to your cousin?""Yeah, if your cousin sides with her, won’t it be bad for you?""Maybe he's here with her?"Fear gripped Naomi. If Coco truly complained to Lucas, it really would be b
"Oh, I thought you wanted me to tell Lucas, so I’m calling him right now. If you have something to say, you can say it to him yourself," Coco said."You—" Naomi felt like Coco was putting her in an awkward spot on purpose while also showing off how intimate she was with Lucas. In a fit of anger, Naomi knocked the phone from Coco's hand. The phone hit the ground, but the call still connected, unbeknownst to Naomi.Naomi glared at Coco and said, "If you don’t fix this problem for me, I'll cripple your other leg too! Don't think I wouldn't dare!!"Coco’s anger flared too. Naomi had always disrespected her, but she had not retaliated because Naomi was a relative of the Gomez family. However, she could no longer overlook such malicious words."Go ahead, try it. Naomi, you're already in your twenties; you're an adult. You should know what kind of action constitutes a crime. If you really intend to commit one, I won’t hesitate to send you to prison!" Coco replied, standing her ground.
"But she wanted to hurt you," Lucas said coldly, still furious."But she didn't, right?" Coco replied. "Besides, she's the one who’s hurt now, not me."She pulled at Lucas’ hand that was gripping Naomi's wrist. "That’s enough. I think she’s learned her lesson. If she dares to mess with me again, you can punish her however you see fit. I won’t intervene."Lucas’ grip slowly loosened. He turned to Coco, concern replacing his cold demeanor. "Are you really okay?""I'm fine," she assured him. "She just knocked my phone down. She hasn't hit me yet."Lucas pursed his lips, glancing at the phone on the ground. He picked it up and took Coco’s hand. "Let’s go; food is served.""Okay," Coco replied.Just then, Lucas paused and turned back to look at Naomi, who was still clutching her wrist in pain. "If you dare to do that again, even your parents won’t be able to save you. Don't you dare test my patience!"Naomi's face went pale. Lucas saying that in front of her classmates was akin to a
When Lucas thought of what could have happened, his disgust for Naomi intensified."I told you, if I run into trouble, I’ll call you immediately," Coco said with a smile. "So don't worry. I'm not going to suffer in silence."Seeing her smile, Lucas couldn’t help but smile back.She could always infect him with her smile and make his mood better."Alright, eat up. The stuffed tomatoes are really good," she said, picking up a stuffed tomato and taking a bite to demonstrate.He gave her a look. "Okay, I'll give it a try too."But instead of reaching for a fork, he cupped her face, much to her surprise, and leaned in to kiss her, tasting the stuffed tomato on her lips.Coco's eyes widened, her cheeks flushing like a sunset. Nobody tastes food like this!After the meal, Lucas and Coco left the private room and headed to the parking lot. There, they encountered Naomi’s parents, who rushed towards them with Naomi in tow.Naomi's father said, "Lucas, Naomi did something wrong today.
Naomi’s parents' faces were filled with worry. Esther Lloyd admonished her daughter, "Why did you mess with Coco for no reason? Haven’t you learned your lesson?""I... I just couldn’t stand her! I didn't know Lucas would care about that cripple that much!" Naomi snapped defiantly.Hearing her daughter's response, Esther sighed. In the future, "that cripple" would become the esteemed mistress of the Gomez family, while the Lloyd family, without the Gomez family's support, faced a bleak future. Year by year, their fortune would diminish, until they fade into an ordinary family.Unfortunately, Naomi was still fixated on her ambitions in the entertainment industry, oblivious to the serious troubles the Lloyd family would face ahead – issues far more pressing than she realized.Naomi's parents exchanged glances. They did not say anything, but they could see the worry in each other's eyes.After leaving the restaurant, Coco and Lucas went to a high-end bridal shop.The wedding dresse
As Coco perused the photo album and designer introductions, she felt a bit overwhelmed."Do any of them catch your eye?" Lucas asked."They all look beautiful," she replied. "I just don’t know which one to choose.""Let’s try on a few different dresses first and decide later," Lucas suggested, pointing to a particular dress in the album. "How about this one?"Coco looked at the gown he was pointing at – a cinched waist, open-back design adorned with hand-embroidered roses. With a straight neckline and simple cut, the exquisite embroidery added a touch of grandeur that immediately captivated her. It seemed perfect for her. The gown matched her personal taste and would also hide her legs."Alright, let’s try this one," she said. She then headed to the dressing room with the staff.Lucas settled on the sofa. For him, it didn’t matter what kind of dress she wore; he just wanted her to be happy. Since he had asked her to marry him, he would definitely make her happy.The dress..
"Will you live in Lucas' mansion or in the Gomez Residence after the wedding?" Minnie asked."Lucas' mansion. There's more personal space there. But every weekend, I’ll spend one day at the Gomez Residence and one day at my little apartment with my godmother," Coco replied."Is Lucas okay with that?" Minnie asked."Yup," she confirmed."Nice! A rich guy like Lucas is actually willing to spend a day at your little apartment every week. What a man," Minnie remarked. "So when are you gonna take your wedding photos?""Wedding photos?" Coco looked taken aback."Don’t tell me you forgot you have to take wedding photos!" Minnie teased.Coco felt a flush of embarrassment; she had indeed forgotten because she had been so busy lately."You need to think about where you want to take the photos. Many couples go abroad for theirs," Minnie suggested. Doing it abroad would be expensive, but I don’t think that’s a concern for Lucas.Coco contemplated. Where should she take her wedding photos?
Life could be truly unpredictable sometimes. You could miss out on something that would change your life forever due to a moment's decision."Okay, we'll take photos there," Lucas assented. "But even though that spot isn’t in the city center, there will still be people nearby. They might stare while we take pictures there."He knew she preferred not to attract too much attention, so he gave her a gentle reminder."Wedding photos are once-in-a-lifetime," Coco replied, unperturbed. "If people want to watch, let them. Besides, after I marry you, I'll surely get stared at a lot. I might as well get used to it now."Lucas pulled her close, softly saying, "Coco, I don’t want you to feel pressured to do things you don’t like just because you married me. If you want to keep a low profile, I’ll prepare a peaceful environment for you, free from prying eyes and gossip. I'll do my best to give you the kind of life you desire."Coco gazed into his eyes. He would shield her from storms and do a