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
In just one night, Felicity earned ten times the total sum of money she had made in the past ten years.She chuckled in a self-deprecating way and mused, "What an easy way to make money."Considering the financial gain, Felicity decided she would not call Fred a "weakling" anymore.After all, his performance the night before was satisfactory. …When Chelsey woke up, it was already morning. She found herself in bed with a blanket over her. However, she did not change into her pajamas. Chelsey recalled how Lucas had massaged her foot the previous night. Exhausted, she had unintentionally fallen asleep on the couch. As Chelsey got out of bed, she could not tell if it was a trick of the mind, but her legs did not seem as swollen. Even walking felt more manageable. She walked to the bathroom to freshen up.After that, she headed downstairs to have breakfast. Lucas was nowhere to be seen—only Felicity was present. Chelsey soon noticed Felicity's radiant complexion and li