Chelsey felt a sharp stab in her heart. "That's impossible. I won't allow myself to make the same mistake again," she responded coldly. Lucas chuckled wryly after hearing that. "So, I'm just a mistake to you?"He had known that all along, hadn't he? Why should he dwell on it? "Yes, but… thank you for protecting me. Once this is all over, I'll give you 200 million dollars."Since Lucas had tried to compensate Chelsey with money, she wanted to use the same method to end their involvement. Money was no concern for him, and protecting her was something he did willingly. Lucas calmly said, "There's no need for that. Consider it my way of showing gratitude for caring for me for three years. I'm sorry for causing you so much trouble."After saying that, he walked out of the bathroom. Chelsey remained in the temperature-controlled bathtub for a while before slowly standing up. Lucas was no longer in the room. Chelsey spotted a tall figure standing in the garden through the
It was still warm and sunny during the day. However, it started drizzling at night, causing the temperature to drop.Chelsey was comfortably warm under her blanket. Yet, the thought of Lucas standing in the rain kept her up. She slowly sat up, opened the wardrobe, and took out a fluffy blanket. Before heading downstairs, Chelsey peeked out from the French window. Lucas had already moved to the pavilion.Amid a rainy night, he stood there, exuding grace and charm. With the fluffy blanket in hand, Chelsey headed downstairs.She did not feel cold as the house had underfloor heating. However, the second the door opened, the chilly wind blew in, causing her to shiver. Before Chelsey could step out, a tall, sturdy figure blocked the opened door. The person shielded her from the cold wind, too. A smile appeared on Lucas' face when he saw the blanket in Chelsey's hand. "Are you here to give me the blanket?" Chelsey did not respond. She merely stuffed the blanket into Lucas'
"Okay!" Lucas responded to Fred's suggestion to start breakfast. He picked up his cutlery and grabbed a piece of meat pastry. He remembered that Chelsey used to really enjoy meat pastries. Although Lucas was not a fan, she would still describe its deliciousness.Her lively descriptions piqued his interest, and Lucas gradually enjoyed eating them. Intense emotions surged within him as he ate the meat pastry. Lucas felt as though he had returned to those good times with Chelsey. Chelsey sipped her latte and asked Fred, "Why haven't I seen Grandpa and Grandma? Where did they go?""Today is All Souls' Day. So, they've gone to church for a retreat. They'll be staying there for a few days," answered Fred."Oh, that explains it. I was wondering why I didn't see them."After saying that, Chelsey grabbed a meat pastry and took a small bite. The meat pastry had a crispy outer layer, and the meat inside was tender and flavorful. Chelsey, too, could not help but think about the pas
Chelsey was working on drafting a design when she received a call from Jason. "Queen, Civi's Aeru Pacific region's president wants to collaborate with us for a joint collection. What do you think?" Jason inquired.Civi was a world-renowned luxury brand with a history spanning over a century. In its early days, it only served the elites in Eskaria. Over recent years, Civi introduced numerous collaborative collections. However, they had never worked with any local brands. Partnering with Civi was more than just enhancing brand value. It was also a chance to increase global recognition.Although Queen Jewelry had risen to fame in recent years, it was only popular within the country. Not many people from abroad knew about it. Countless brands approached Civi to work together every year. But this time, they took the initiative to reach out. Chelsey saw no reason to decline. "I think it's great!" she agreed without hesitation. On the other end of the line, Jason had anticipat
"I don't know. What did his grandmother say?" Chelsey inquired. Her intuition told her that since Lucas had asked such a question, Timothy's grandmother's last words must have had something to do with her. Lucas pursed his lips. He hesitated momentarily before replying, "You should ask him yourself."Chelsey was speechless at his response. There was no difference between answering her question and not saying anything. Lucas' words left her in suspense. Chelsey cast a puzzled glance at Lucas. He forced a smile and explained, "I simply think he should tell you. I don't want to interfere with your relationship."If she had not heard it with her own ears, Chelsey would not have believed Lucas would say such pretentious things. Chelsey ignored him and picked up her phone before heading outside to give Timothy a call. She wanted to comfort him.In no time, the call connected. Timothy spoke with composure. He sounded as calm as the night before the storm. "Chels," he said
Lucas meticulously massaged her feet, covering every inch from her toes to her soles, heels, and calves. His slender fingers lightly traced over Chelsey's skin, causing her goosebumps to rise.Lucas' head hung low. His well-defined, handsome face came fully into Chelsey's view. No matter how she looked, he still appeared attractive and flawless. Chelsey had looked at him daily for three years. Yet, she was still captivated by him. Lucas suddenly lifted his head. They locked eyes, but she regained composure after being briefly surprised. Chelsey lowered her gaze, refusing to look at Lucas. Her beautiful face tensed with guilt.A faint smile played on Lucas' lips as he asked, "Is the pressure okay?"His deep voice was like music to her ears—echoing all around and refusing to fade away."Yeah." Chelsey nodded. Lucas continued, "You used to massage me. Now, it's my turn to do it. You've always been kind to me in the past. So, I should take care of you from now on."He
Felicity tossed the woman she rescued onto her bed. She planned to return to the other room and take the two men to the police station. Felicity had just left her room when she felt a burning sensation spread across her body. Moreover, she felt parched and extremely uncomfortable. She immediately realized that she had fallen victim to the latest type of C-drug. The drug was colorless and odorless. However, it could cause irrationality and even madness. Felicity clutched her head in agony. Despite standing still, she grew dizzier by the moment. She felt as though the world was spinning around her.Felicity struggled to support herself against the wall and forced herself to keep her head on straight. "I just need to endure for five hours, and the drug's effects will pass," she thought. Right then, a deep voice sounded in her ear. "Ms. Jackson, what's the matter? Are you unwell?" Fred asked, his voice laced with concern. Their encounter was not a coincidence. Fred h
Fred was not someone with pure and simple desires, either. Nevertheless, no one had ever been intimate with him in such a way until now.Felicity's wild nature brought him a new and exhilarating experience. It was her first time, and her mind was unclear. Despite that, her body responded to instinct. They did the deed repeatedly until they were both exhausted.The duo ultimately embraced each other and fell into deep slumber.…When Fred woke up the following day, Felicity had already showered.Right then, she walked out of the bathroom in nothing but a white hotel bathrobe. Felicity's wet hair stuck to her face, and there was a lingering blush on her heroic face. The sharpness in her eyes seemed to have become more alluring, too. Fred lazed on the bed as his lips curled into a satisfied smile.As he gazed at Felicity, he could not help but say aloud, "Felly, you're so beautiful!""Last night was an accident. I won't take any responsibility for it. From now on, let's pre
Sandra flashed a satisfied smile as she wrapped her arms around Micah's neck and kissed him. "Please be gentle. I'm afraid it'll hurt… Mmm…"An hour later, Sandra lay limp in Micah's arms. Both of them were drenched in sweat.Although the car was not spacious, it did not affect Micah's performance. Sandra was very satisfied with him. He turned to look at the sleepy Sandra and gently asked, "Does it still hurt?""Yeah…"Sandra did not expect it to hurt so much to the point she'd cried in pain.Now, she was exhausted. She did not even have the strength to keep her eyes open.Micah reached out to gently wipe away Sandra's tears. "Are you satisfied?""Yeah," Sandra replied as she embraced him tightly. At that moment, all she wanted to do was sleep. Sandra then fell asleep. She had no idea how she returned to the hotel.When she woke up, it was already morning.Micah was lying beside her, and neither of them was wearing anything. Her eyes lit up at the sight of his hand
Micah's judgment may be somewhat clouded, but he was still aware that he and Sandra were in the car.It was their first time doing the deed. Wasn't it too intense for it to happen in the car?"Let's head back to the hotel. The car is too small," Micah said as he grabbed Sandra's hand, his voice hoarse but sexy. Sandra looked at him seductively. "Are you sure you can hold on until we return to the hotel? I can't stand it anymore. I want it now…"She stuck out her pink tongue and licked her lips as she spoke. Every move of hers was charming.Micah was both amused and helpless at the sight of Sandra's eagerness. He had never met such an unrestrained woman like her. She was indeed a lethal poison. Micah's throat felt like it was on fire. He swallowed hard and replied, "It's our first time. Let's not be hasty. We can enjoy it better in the hotel room."Sandra was not the only inexperienced one. It was also Micah's first time. He felt that doing it in the car lacked a sense
Sandra's suggestive tone caused Micah's heart to flutter, and indescribable images appeared in his mind again. His lips trembled as he nervously asked, "W-What do you want to do?""What do you think I want to do?" Sandra winked at him and then licked her lips. Everything was implied but left unsaid, understood without being spoken.Micah felt both excited and awkward. He cleared his throat before replying, "It's too fast.""We'll get there eventually. So, why not do it sooner? We can enjoy it in advance," Sandra said seriously.Once again, her logic left Micah at a loss for words.He took a deep breath to remain rational. Micah refused to let his instincts take the reins once more. "We've just started dating, and there's no guarantee we'll continue to do so. I don't want to hurt you if we don't work out."But Sandra did not seem to care. "Why is your thinking still so conservative in this day and age? I'm not concerned about it, so why should you?"She merely wanted hi
Sandra did not answer Xenia's question. Instead, she replied, "The crawfish here tastes good. It's big and fresh."But Xenia showed no interest in the crawfish. She was captivated by Micah, her eyes lingering on him."Sandra, is he your boyfriend or bodyguard?"Sandra shot Xenia an annoyed glance and answered, "He's my boyfriend. What's it to you?""Nothing much. Your boyfriend suddenly rushed onto the stage and disrupted the filming. Mr. Dodd was pissed. Tell your boyfriend he shouldn't do that again. Even if he wants to become famous, that's not the way."Xenia's words were somewhat sarcastic, leaving Sandra feeling uncomfortable.The latter retorted, "My boyfriend doesn't want to become famous. He rushed onto the stage because he saw I was feeling unwell. "If it weren't for him, I'd have died by now. And if someone dies, the filming can't continue, anyway."Sandra did not know hypothermia could be so severe. She thought she could have toughed it out.Fortunately, Micah h
Sandra could break up with Micah next month if everything went smoothly.She playfully winked at him and said, "It's your turn to feed me."Micah choked on his saliva upon hearing that.They were in public, so he dared not do it at all. However, Sandra had already opened her mouth."Hurry up and feed me."Left with no choice, Micah peeled a crawfish and fed her.After eating that, Sandra smiled and demanded, "I want you to feed me with your mouth.""Don't push your luck."At that point, Micah's face had turned red as a tomato.Despite being an upright person, Sandra had led him astray. His mind was now filled with unwholesome thoughts."I will push my luck," replied Sandra. She then pouted coquettishly. "Quick! Feed me!"She had thoroughly gotten the better of him.Micah became a man without principles, only capable of spoiling his girlfriend. He could not bring himself to refuse her demands.With a crawfish in his mouth, he turned to feed it to Sandra.She aggressi
Sandra did not want to order takeout at the hotel.So, she searched online for a highly-rated restaurant and asked Micah to drive there.Sandra had chosen an eatery that specialized in crawfish. Upon their arrival, she boldly ordered 22 pounds of crawfish, some side dishes, and beer. The crawfish soon arrived, and the plate was almost as big as the table. Sandra rolled up her sleeves and immediately dug in. She also poured beer for herself and Micah."I need to drive, so I can't drink," said Micah."Don't worry. We can just call for a driver. Let's drink together. It's no fun drinking alone."After saying that, Sandra picked up her glass and took a big gulp.She even put her feet up on the chair while eating, displaying her carefree demeanor.It was Micah's first time seeing a female celebrity who was unconcerned about her image. He suddenly found Sandra's bold and candid character rather adorable.As Sandra savored the crawfish, she paired each mouthful with sips of be
Trevor was even more handsome up close.He was a gentleman, smiling as he asked, "Can you stand steady?""I should be able to," answered Sandra.Initially, she was standing just fine, but then Trevor helped her. Sandra suddenly felt her legs go weak. Perhaps she could not stand steady now.Trevor helped her to the side and said, "You should sit here for a while. Continue filming when you feel better.""Alright."At that moment, Sandra hated herself for not bringing paper and a pen with her. Otherwise, she would have gotten Trevor to sign an autograph."He's so good-looking!" Sandra exclaimed inwardly.After that, Trevor returned to the stage. Owen dared not make a sound and only glared at Sandra, who innocently pursed her lips.How could Owen blame her? Trevor was the one who wanted to help her, after all. Suddenly, Sandra sensed an unfriendly gaze and instinctively turned to look. She immediately caught sight of Micah's darkened expression, his eyes gleaming with a hi
Sandra was not embarrassed by Micah's stare. Instead, she flirtatiously blinked at him and asked, "Do you want to join me for a shower?"Startled, Micah averted his gaze and quickly turned away. "Why didn't you close the door when you shower?"Sandra confidently replied, "Why should I close the door? You're not a stranger. Besides, you've seen every part of my body multiple times."Micah could not help but wonder if she was truly a woman. Why wasn't she shy or reserved? Sandra was bolder than any man. Micah gulped nervously before saying, "That's one way to put it. But don't you feel like you're at a disadvantage by letting me see your body?""If you think I'm at a disadvantage, why don't you show me yours? That way, we'll be even." Sandra then beckoned with her finger. "Come here. Let's shower together."At that moment, Micah felt that Sandra was up to no good, like a witch from a fairy tale.After hanging the shirt she requested on the wall, he turned to leave the b
Sandra burst out laughing after hearing that. She was surprised that Micah had a sense of humor and could crack jokes.Their relationship took another step forward without them realizing it.If it had not been for the filming in the afternoon, Sandra would have wanted to make love with Micah immediately. She wanted to get it done as soon as possible because she had been waiting for this day for too long. After giving birth, she could focus on her career without needing to worry about all these matters anymore.Sandra had made a deal with her parents. They would take care of her child, and she did not need to be involved. The child would grow up and inherit the family business, while she could do whatever she liked and live a carefree life.In actuality, Sandra had no desire to date or marry. She just wanted to be alone.She could find several men to accompany her if she ever felt lonely.Meanwhile, Micah was completely unaware of Sandra's plans. He was even planning to in