Chelsey took Zach's words as mere courtesy and happily agreed, "Okay!"Not long after, Xavier returned to the table. All this time, Zach had nurtured Xavier as his successor, providing him with the best education.In recent years, Xavier steadily climbed the corporate ladder and entered the company's management. Xavier possessed outstanding skills and a knack for making decisive decisions. He never let Zach down in many aspects.Zach would be extremely delighted with Xavier if he succeeded in marrying Chelsey.Xavier was talkative and humorous.During the meal, he and Chelsey engaged in lively conversation.After dinner, Zach asked Xavier to send Chelsey home.Chelsey waved her hand to decline. "It's okay. I drove here myself. I don't need a lift from Xavier."Zach had actually intended to create an opportunity for Chelsey and Xavier to have some time alone.Wearing a stern expression, Zach insisted, "It's late. I'll be worried if you go home alone. Let Xavier give you a
On the way home, Xavier called Zach and reported, "Dad, I've escorted Ms. Jenson home.""Good. What do you think about Chels? Do you feel anything?" Xavier answered, "Ms. Jenson is adorable. We had a pleasant time chatting.""That's nice to hear. You should make plans to hang out with Chels more often. By the way, do you like kids?" Zach inquired."I guess I'm okay with them."Zach continued, "Chels has a child. He's over two months old."Xavier was abruptly at a loss for words.He was not prepared to be a stepfather yet. Xavier hesitated when he realised that Chelsey had a child and a very young one at that. "What's wrong? Do you mind that she already has a kid?" Zach asked after not hearing Xavier speak."It's not that I mind. I'm just not quite used to it."Xavier quickly added, "I should be fine after a couple of days.""Alright, I'll give you two days to adjust. After that, make plans to hang out with Chels. She doesn't have many friends in Westine and stays at home
Chelsey said, "Well, thank you in advance.""There's no need to thank me, Chels. We're family. I'll surely help you."Lia's words deeply touched Dianne's heart.Right then, her affection for Lia intensified.Dianne thought adopting Lia was the right decision.After all, who wouldn't be fond of such an obedient, kind, and well-behaved child?…Lia took Chelsey to Queen Jewelry's new product launch the following day. It was also Chelsey's first time participating in the product launch of the brand she founded.She could not go anywhere for the last three years because she stayed by Lucas' side to care for him. Back then, she could only experience the event's excitement through videos.This year, Chelsey was finally there in person. She was also ecstatic to attend the product launch. Spring had just arrived, so the weather was still cold.Chelsey saw many celebrities and socialites in evening gowns on the red carpet.In comparison, she was tightly bundled up, afraid of
Lia intentionally belittled Linda to make herself look better."You're amazing, Lia. I need to learn from you."Chelsey knew what Lia liked to hear. Hence, she said those words to please her.Wearing a smug expression, Lia replied, "I can teach you if there's anything you don't know.""Thank you, Lia.""There's no need to thank me. Let's go in.""Okay."So, the duo entered the venue together.Chelsey subconsciously glanced at the security guards."There's no doubt they're ex-special forces. They all look so professional!" Chelsey commented inwardly.She also spotted Micah. He wore a black suit, and his eyes scanned everyone in the room.When Micah saw Chelsey, he nodded in acknowledgment before quickly looking elsewhere.Chelsey and Lia were seated in the last row. A-list celebrities, fashion icons, and prominent business people occupied the first row.The second and third rows included B-list celebrities, top socialites, and famous influencers.Meanwhile, lesser-know
The presentation concluded. Next, it was time to introduce the jewelry.Expert presenters would talk about each jewelry set, explaining its unique qualities and value.This segment also marked the peak for placing orders. Chelsey was familiar with every piece of jewelry.At that moment, her attention was fixated on Micah.When she saw Micah leave the venue, Chelsey rose and followed. "Hello, Mr. Cruz," she called out softly.Micah turned, flashing a smile at Chelsey. "Hello, Chelsey."She recognized the smile all too well. It was the one etched in her memories. Chelsey's lips curled into a faint smile before saying, "Mr. Cruz, did you see any jewelry you like? I could gift you a set.""There's no need to gift me. I'm a man, so I don't need any jewelry. But thank you, Chelsey."Micah repeatedly addressed Chelsey by her name to establish a clear boundary between them. Back then, he had saved her. But the man she married was Lucas, not him. "You can give it to your
"Thanks, man!" Lucas patted Micah's shoulder.Like in the old days, Micah saw Lucas as his mentor and friend. But more than that, they were confidants who had faced life and death together. …Not long after Chelsey entered the venue, she saw Lucas walk in, too.His seat was in the middle of the first row. Beside him was the vacant spot Jason had reserved for Chelsey. Lia also spotted Lucas and got excited."Chels, did you see Mr. Yates? I can't believe he's here, too! Oh my goodness! He's so handsome, even more so than the models! How can someone be that good-looking?" Lia exclaimed.When she saw Lia's infatuated expression, Chelsey felt like she was looking at her past self. Back then, she could not get enough of Lucas. He was really attractive.Chelsey was not sure if Lucas had ever realized how handsome he was. But she often found herself enchanted by his charm. Whenever Chelsey opened her eyes and saw Lucas' face, she would get so excited that she could not sl
"I'm sorry, but I have no idea," Lucas answered Fred over the phone.Felicity used to contact them now and then.But this time, she had cut off all communication. Lucas knew Felicity wanted to start anew and bid farewell to her past. Hence, he did not send anyone to track her whereabouts.The only knowledge he had of her was that she was living a peaceful life on a small island in the Irita Ocean. On the other end of the line, Fred remained silent for a long time.Then, he slowly said, "She left so casually, and now I'm a wreck."Fred had fallen deeply in love with Felicity. He would think about her every day to the point that he was losing his mind.Before Lucas could speak, Lia eagerly shouted, "Uncle Fred, it's me, Lia. Mr. Yates is in Westine. I thought of inviting him to our place for a meal. You should come home, too!"After hearing Lia's voice, Fred snapped back to reality and suggested, "Mr. Yates, let's get together tonight if you're free.""Sure," Lucas agreed w
Linda did not expect Lia to come from such a prestigious family. She used to think Lia was simply well-off. "Yeah, these marriage alliances among wealthy families are uninteresting. So, I won't marry Mr. Yates unless he falls in love with me," answered Lia.She didn't see the harm in boasting, so she did not hold back. Linda was bewildered after hearing that. On the other hand, Lia was pleased with her reaction. The more she boasted, the more exaggerated things became. "When Mr. Yates stayed at my place, he'd always stand guard at my room door. Whenever I leave my room, I feel embarrassed to see him. I don't even know what he's up to."Lia's words made Linda feel envious. "Maybe Mr. Yates has developed feelings for you," Linda suggested."Well, I don't know about that. He hasn't confessed."Lia chuckled and added, "He said he'd stay at my place again for the night.""Really?" "Of course! Why would I lie to you?"Lia glanced at Lucas, only to find that a group of soc
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