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
Chelsey turned down the offer. "Thank you, but that's unnecessary, Mr. Xavier," she said. "We drove here, so we'll drive back. Bye.""Okay then. Bye." He nodded reluctantly. "See you again.""See you."Chelsey and Lia headed for the elevator. They didn't need to walk on the red carpet now that they were going back. They took the elevator to the garage and headed straight to their car. Lia turned to take one last look at Xavier. "He's Uncle Zach's son, right?" she asked Chelsey. "Yeah." Chelsey glanced at Lia, afraid that she would have an eye for Xavier. After all, Lia was too materialistic and manipulative of a person.Lia then added, "It's a shame he isn't Uncle Zach's biological son. Uncle Zach might not leave any inheritance for him."Xavier would've been a good choice for a spouse otherwise. Chelsey was stunned at Lia's reason for her lack of interest in Xavier. It was solely because of his background. Putting that aside, Zach had given Xavier an excelle
Lucas and Chelsey were already divorced. His popularity was none of her business. "Chels," Lia started. "Do you think I'd succeed if I pursue him?" Lia thought that with her age and beauty, she would stand a chance against those women. She was ten years younger than Lucas, and he treated her kindly. Lia thought that maybe Lucas had eyes for her since the beginning. Chelsey choked on her saliva at Lia's wishful thinking. Still, she knew Lia was the kind of person who'd take action once her goal was set.Lia decided that she'd take the initiative by offering herself to Lucas. If she became pregnant with his child, she could marry into the Yates family without much hindrance. Chelsey glanced at Lia through the rearview mirror. At the sight of Lia's love-struck expression, Chelsey told her, "Lia, Mr. Yates isn't a good match for you."Lia wasn't pleased to hear that. She was mad because Chelsey tried to talk her out of it. "Well, if he isn't a good match for me, do you th
Chelsey had been sleeping soundly when she heard honking from outside. It meant that Fred was back. She tossed in bed and tried to carry on sleeping, but she abruptly heard the door of her room open. Her eyes snapped wide open, alert. A tall figure stood by her bed in the dark. It gave her such a fright that she screamed. Chelsey leaped off her bed and went to switch on the lights. "Who are you?" A hand shot out of the darkness to grab her wrist. "It's me." She knew the voice. It was Lucas. Her tensed nerves calmed down now that she knew who it was. She pulled her hand back from him to pat her chest. "You scared me half to death! It's late. Why are you here in my room?" Lucas sat on the edge of the bed."There's a document I need you to sign," he told her slowly."What is it?" she frowned, straightening her back. She glanced at him. Now that her eyes were used to the dark, she could vaguely see his face. He placed the document on her bed and shone a light fr
Lucas spoke slowly as if speaking was difficult for him. He seemed to be telling her his last will. "Lucas, stop talking…" Chelsey sobbed. "Stop. Please, just stop…"She couldn't hold back her tears anymore. She reached a hand up to cover Lucas' mouth, tears streaming down her face. Lucas grabbed her hand and kissed her palm, channeling his love for her into the kisses he planted on her palm. He didn't want to hand her over to another man. He hoped she would remember him in the event of his death. When he was drinking tonight, he overheard Xavier and Fred's conversation. Xavier said that he wanted to pursue Chelsey. So, if Xavier and Chelsey ended up together, Fred would become his uncle-in-law. Fred was too intoxicated to take those words to heart, but Lucas heard everything. Lucas thought that Xavier seemed like a more dependable person than Timothy. Timothy has yet to marry Chelsey even though it's been a long time since she'd given. Lucas felt that he was an assh