Catherine's POV
I called Blake and told him that I wouldn't be going home for dinner tonight. Then I called Noah and Hedwig. I was going to ask Melinda to join us today, but Melinda had other plans, so I went to the restaurant alone. I booked a relatively luxurious restaurant since I wanted to thank Alina for her support. I parked the car in the restaurant's parking lot and saw Gina when I closed the door. Gina looked as rich as she used to be. She was holding the arm of a middle-aged man and asked him to go first when she saw me. Then she walked toward me. She was wearing high heels, and her clothes were very fashionable. "I'm curious. Why did Blake dump you? It must have been a juicy story!" Gina burst into laughter, which sent a shiver down my spine. I frowned. "What do you want to do? Gina, stop causing trouble. Don't ruin your career again." "Catherine, do you know Halsey?" Gina suddenly said. My facCatherine's POV "I'm in the building across from you. You can't see me, but I can see you!" Blake smirked. I said angrily, "Blake, don't you have better things to do than spying on me?" "Are you angry?" Blake asked nervously. "Yes, of course, I am angry. I have already told you that I am here to see a client, but you still don't believe me," I said madly. I was happy that Blake cared about me, but he shouldn't have watched me when I was having dinner with my client. "I'll get out of your hair after you tell me whether your client is a man or a woman," Blake asked in concern. I was amused by his words. "You have excellent eyesight, right? See for yourself." "Shall I come over and ask your client in person?" Blake said anxiously. I was startled. Blake couldn't be here, and on no ground should he show up to see me. If he was seen by others, our relationship would be exposed. "She is a woman. All my clients are women
Catherine's POV I couldn't breathe. I felt that my eyelids were so heavy that I simply couldn't lift them. Was I dead? The whirling, quivering sensation seemed to break my bones and plunge me into darkness. No! I didn't want to die; it was not the time yet. I needed to watch Noah and Hedwig grow up and be there for them, and I wanted to marry Blake. Everything around me was slowing down. I tried hard to breathe and fought to open my eyes. But I couldn't. I felt trapped in a terrifying black hole, where there was nothing but silence. I could only hear the faint beating of my heart, which grew fainter and fainter. No... Was there anyone to help me? I didn't want to die yet. I had undone business and things to tell my loved ones. The gentle moonlight cast over me. It was the Moon Goddess. She pointed in the direction behind me. I turned around and walked back. "Cathy..." Suddenly, I heard a low
Catherine's POV "I'll call Patricia now to check on Noah and Hedwig." Blake was in a pickle, too. "Maybe you can tell them I'm on an urgent business trip. I'll go back and see them when I'm better," I put forward an idea. "Are we really going to lie to them?" Blake frowned. He seemed reluctant. "We keep telling them not to lie, but we can't set a good example." He looked serious. I couldn't help but laugh. My wound was torn by my sudden move, and I groaned with pain. Blake quickly came over and blamed, "You know you are injured, right? Why can't you learn to take care of yourself?" I looked up at his worried look, and I gently said, "I'm fine. Don't worry." "How can I not be worried? Do you know how much it hurts to see you like this? I'd rather it was me lying there." Blake would rather be injured than watch me like this. "Don't say that," I said angrily. "I don't want you to get hurt." Blake leaned over and kissed me
Blake's POV "Gina came to the police because she didn't want to face the music. She is so cunning. Does she really think she's innocent?" I was furious. Gina dared to hurt Catherine! Gina was doomed. She needed to bear my wrath. "Blake, I'm sure there's more to it than that. Maybe it's just Gina's scheme." Catherine knew Gina the best. I knew Catherine was right. Perhaps, as Gina said in her confession, she was only complaining in front of Jack, and she didn't tell Jack to make a move on Catherine. Gina had made a smart move. I reached out and held Catherine's hand tightly. She had lost too much blood, and her hand was still very cold. I said firmly, "Don't worry. She put you through this. She might be able to escape from the punishment of the law, but she enraged the royal pack and she will suffer." "She is cunning. No matter what she says, don't buy it. Don't let her slide," Catherine said angrily. I was well aware that the car ac
Blake's POV I looked down at her and felt no pity for her. I knew Gina would stay true to her evil nature no matter what. "You have no idea how much I want to kill you since you made her suffer so much. But I won't let you die so easily." My voice echoed in the empty factory. "You'd better kill me. I don't want to live like this anymore. I hate to see you love her so much. It's driving me crazy." Gina swooped forward. I took a few steps back, not wanting her to touch me. It would make me sick. "You shouldn't have lied to me in the first place. You deserved it!" I was furious. Gina couldn't let go of being Lycan Luna. She thought she loved me a lot, but she didn't. "I know that I am greedy. But I do love you. King Blake, you are unreachable. Surely you don't know what it's like to be humble. Am I that despicable and cheap in your eyes? Catherine can give you babies, and I can do it too. Why is she the one you love? This is unfair. She gets everyth
Blake's POV "I wish I could grow up in the blink of an eye. So I could protect Mommy and stupid Hedwig," Noah said. I patted Noah on the shoulder with relief. "Don't worry. I'm sure you'll be a tough man in the future. We will protect them together!" "No! Daddy, you failed to protect Mommy. I don't trust you anymore!" Noah said. I didn't know what to say. Fortunately, we arrived at the hospital soon after. I took them out of the car and came to Catherine's ward. Catherine heard Noah and Hedwig's voices. She was excited to see them and hugged them. "Mommy, are you getting better? Stay away from those bad guys from now on. Don't let them hurt you again!" "Mommy, I am so scared. I miss you so much!" When Noah and Hedwig saw Catherine, they quickly told her about their concerns. Catherine crouched and held them tightly. "Noah, Hedwig, I miss you too!" Catherine choked. I was filled with joy, watching t
Catherine's POV I was very happy that Blake's good friends, Benjamin and Howard, visited me. After we chatted for a while, I felt a little tired, so they went to the corridor for small talk. Suddenly, I heard a noise outside the door, but I was not worried. Blake had six wolf guards stationed at the door of my ward. He wouldn't allow danger to come near me. I suddenly realized that the person speaking outside the door was Troy. He had a loud voice, and I could hear him in the ward. "Catherine is my adopted daughter. Why aren't we allowed to see her? I have something to ask her. Get out of our way!" Troy shouted. I thought for a few seconds and then went to open the door. "Catherine, finally! You wicked woman! Give us Gina back!" As soon as Elena saw me, she pounced at me. However, she was blocked by a guard. The guard turned to me and said, "I'm sorry, Lycan Luna. Did they wake you up? We will drag them down right away." Looking at
Catherine's POV "Melinda, stop making fun of me. Look at me. I'm started to worry about my face," I said, picking up a mirror next to me. I checked on the bruises on my face. They were almost healed and didn't leave scars. However, I could still see some marks if I looked closer. I touched my head, which was still wrapped in gauze. I sighed, "Though my injuries have recovered, I feel less confident. I don't know if I'm good enough for him now." Melinda comforted me gently, "Cathy, you worry too much. You're King Blake's mate. You are perfect in his eyes." "I don't think so." I covered my face with my hands. I said with frustration, "He has been taking care of me these days. I feel guilty. He has so much work to do, but he puts it aside just to look after me. That's why I am in such a hurry to leave the hospital." Melinda smiled, "Cathy, it proves that King Blake loves you. Why would he choose to stay with you every day if he didn't love yo
Third Person's POV"Staring at me?" Blake suddenly turned his head, his sapphire eyes sweeping over her flushed cheeks, a mischievous smile tugging at his lips."N-no!" Catherine hastily lowered her head, her fingers crumpling the book pages, yet not a word entered her mind.Blake let out a low chuckle and strode to her side, his long leg bracing against the sofa back, trapping her in the soft confines."Is it nervous to stare at your fiancé?" He deliberately emphasized the word "fiancé," his warm breath grazing her reddening earlobe. "Or have you already decided I'm your 'husband'?"Catherine's heartbeat skipped. They were engaged, but the word "husband" still sent a blush to her cheeks."Don't jump the gun, we're not married yet," she whispered, her gaze involuntarily sliding downward as he began unbuttoning his shirt—his defined chest faintly visible beneath the white fabric, each button like a droplet being undone by
Third Person's POVNow, none of them dared to return home after midnight. They all felt as if going home was like admitting to a mistake, so they prepared mental scripts, thinking about how to deal with the questioning.This was the subtle difference between being unmarried and married in their minds."Blake, you and Catherine are already engaged. When do you plan to get married? How about having the wedding on the same day as ours? It might become a beautiful story," Benjamin asked with a smile, thinking that getting married on the same day could be quite a tale."Forget it. I don't want to run to two wedding venues in one day." Howard was the first to object, already looking forward to attending two wedding feasts.The corners of Blake's mouth twitched into a smile. "I might actually get married before you. My grandmother has already set the date for us.""Ah?" The other two were filled with shock. So sudden?Blake nodded. "I've alr
Olivia promised not to run and cooperated fully.That night, she detailed how Richard had found and bribed her to lure Mark.After settling Olivia in Blake's vacant villa, Leo left past eleven.Hungry and tired, he recalled cooking with Sunny—her average but heartwarming home cooking.On impulse, he drove to Sunny's building, seeing the light in her apartment.Regretting his harsh words, he hesitated but finally, masked and hat-clad, knocked on her door.Sunny opened it, red-eyed from crying.They stood in silence."Why are you here again?" Sunny asked hoarsely."Olivia came to me," Leo said, pushing the door open.Sunny's face stiffened. "Did you send her to the police?""Not yet. I have other plans. Don't ask," Leo said.The air grew tense. Leo stepped closer, tucking her hair behind her ear. "My words this afternoon—did they hurt you?"Sunny widened her eyes. "Of course not. I d
"I'm sorry." Sunny bowed her head, covered her face with her hands, and shook it violently. "Sorry, I really don't know what to do."Leo looked at her like a frightened child, muttering this sentence over and over.But he didn't want to hear her apologies."Maybe I loved the wrong person. Since you never tell me the truth, fine, let's stop torturing each other. Breaking up is the wisest choice," Leo steeled himself again, slammed the things he was carrying onto the table, and turned to leave.Sunny heard the door close heavily again, as if it had slammed right into her heart.She trembled all over.They must had been enemies in their past life.Sunny sneered at herself. That was why this life was full of torment.Leo went downstairs, got into his car. His mind went blank.He didn't know why he was so heartless, but he was just really angry, especially since he placed Sunny in the most important position, yet had to endur
"I had someone call Tasha, and she said your mom was home for dinner, so I came over." Leo had been particularly clingy with Sunny lately. Not having her even for lunch felt off, so he packed some food, deciding to eat with her.He didn't expect to see Olivia.Worse still, Sunny actually stood in front of Olivia, as if shielding her.Sunny's mind was blank. She underestimated her importance to Leo.Olivia, seeing Leo's dark expression and the flicker of anger in his eyes, panicked too.She pushed Sunny aside, stepped forward, and said humbly, "Leo, I was planning to apologize to you anyway.""Really?" Leo's voice was icy cold. Though addressing Olivia, his gaze pinned Sunny, as if trying to see through her pale face to her true thoughts.Olivia nodded earnestly. "Yes, I was going to seek your forgiveness. We were just discussing having Sunny call you later...""Enough! I don't want to hear your lies. Keep running if you will."
"Is your hand better?" Olivia nervously checked Olivia's left hand."Did you go to Leo's neighborhood last night?""Yes, I've been waiting at the entrance for days and came here specially to corner you today."Sunny took her home. Olivia collapsed on the sofa and said, "Life on the run is exhausting."Sunny poured a glass of water and asked, "Want something to eat?""Is there any food? I'm starving."After Sunny bought food and returned, she found Olivia already fast asleep on the sofa. An hour later, a phone call woke Olivia up—it was Leo calling to urge her."Leo, I need to have lunch with my mom today. Is it okay if I come back to the company in the afternoon?"Leo agreed readily.Sunny lied to Leo. She was worried that Leo might ask questions or suggest coming with her.Fortunately, Leo didn't say much and just asked her to come back early.After hanging up, Sunny saw Olivia, who had been woken up
After dinner, Richard and Nick didn't linger. They greeted Emerson upstairs and left.Back in the bedroom, Blake's handsome face was clouded with gloom.Catherine sat beside him and gently comforted, "They're gone. Don't let them get to you. It's not worth it!""I know, but I can't help it. This feeling is killing me," Blake said, rubbing his temples.Catherine leaned on his shoulder. "Don't think about it. Emerson's not doing well. Let's focus on taking care of him."Blake nodded. "I'll try to hold on. Once this period's over, I'll make them pay double."Catherine felt helpless seeing his pain but couldn't do anything to ease it.***Late at night, Sunny and Leo were heading home after dinner, both tired.As their car approached Leo's apartment, Sunny glanced out the window and froze.She thought she'd seen Olivia.She sat up straight and looked again.Sure enough, a figure scrambled into a car and
"If the kid were yours, you'd love him!" Richard frowned."But I'm your son too, and I don't feel particularly liked by you."Richard's face turned livid with anger.Seeing Richard speechless, Nick coldly said, "So, I'll only like a son born to a woman I love. Just like you. If that woman had a son for you, you definitely wouldn't treat me as dispensable. I feel like a neglected child.""Enough! I gave you whatever I can already!" Richard interrupted.Nick's words had struck a chord.The reason he didn't value Nick was because he disliked his mother.Richard had always been unwilling to admit it, but now that his son had pointed it out, he became angry out of shame.With a stern face, Nick opened the door and left.Emerson's health was deteriorating. The cold weather made him increasingly uncomfortable.Most of Patricia's energy was devoted to caring for him.Fortunately, the two children were with Abigail,
Catherine and Blake spent two days in Paris before Halsey urged them to return home.The next morning, Halsey found Blake strolling in the garden."Blake, can we talk?" Halsey asked gently."Of course," Blake replied, his expression cool but manner amicable."I want to transfer my company to your name. Consider it a peace offering to my future son-in-law, hoping you'll take good care of Catherine. I'm at ease leaving the company in your hands," Halsey said after a moment of hesitation.Blake frowned. "Why me?""You're capable. The Royal Group has flourished under you. Catherine is still young, and I'm worried she might buckle under the pressure," Halsey explained."Do you trust me that much?" Blake asked with a touch of mockery."You're more reliable than I imagined," Halsey admitted."I can't accept it," Blake refused firmly.Halsey was taken aback. "Why? Is it too small?""A profitable company is valuable