Realization only dawned on Micah after he stepped out of the elevator. He figured that Sandra's offer to treat him to a meal was merely an excuse to exchange contact information. Micah slapped his forehead in regret and thought, "Guess I'm destined to be single forever."He turned around to look at the closed elevator doors, determined to take the initiative and exchange contact information with Sandra if he ever saw her again. "Who knows, maybe I'll be off the market this year," Micah mumbled.…When Lucas' vision was impaired years ago, Chelsey had downloaded a screen reader application for him. He did not expect he would need it again. With the help of the application, Lucas could still use his phone. He sat by the window and replayed the voice messages Chelsey sent him. Hearing Cole call him "Daddy" made his heart melt. Lucas could not help but find Cole adorable.Meanwhile, Chelsey paid no mind to whether Lucas received her messages. She continued to send them to
If Lia were not present, Chelsey might have told Dianne the truth—that she was the designer of the necklace and the boss of Queen Jewelry. Nevertheless, since Lia was around, Chelsey did not bother to explain. Instead, she said, "Grandma, it doesn't matter where I bought it. Most importantly, do you like it?""Yes, I do. I love it!" Dianne responded with a smile, gently touching the necklace.Then, she explained, "I wasn't afraid you'd buy a replica. I was worried you'd be scammed. I don't want you to spend a hefty amount just to end up with a counterfeit.""Don't worry, Grandma. This necklace is genuine. Let me help you put it on," Chelsey responded thoughtfully."Okay."With that, Dianne happily put on the necklace. The emerald emitted a radiant glow, complementing her grace and elegance."Grandma, you look beautiful wearing it. It suits you perfectly," Chelsey complimented.When designing the necklace, Chelsey had taken inspiration from Dianne's clothing style and tempera
The event venue was in Newcove, a four-hour drive from Westine.Micah was the driver, while Sandra headed there alone without an assistant. As a model, Sandra was relatively well-known in the industry. She was often invited to attend fashion week events worldwide, making her a rising star in the modeling world. This time, she was participating in a variety show that her agency had arranged. The production team invited ten guests to Newcove to shoot a five-day, four-night variety show. Sandra was the least renowned among the guests. Her agency had sent her to increase her fame. With her status, she did not need to have a bodyguard. However, she heard rumors about the director making advances toward female guests. Sandra was worried she would be taken advantage of, so she spent considerable money to hire a bodyguard to accompany her. Along the way, Sandra joyfully chatted with Micah. Even though he was not very talkative, he would chime in occasionally to keep the conver
Suddenly, Chelsey received a call from Shannon. "Chelsey, are you free tomorrow night? Let's have dinner together. I'd like to introduce my boyfriend and thank you for helping me move on."Shannon was unaware that something had happened to Lucas. Nevertheless, Chelsey decided to keep it from her.After a moment's silence, Chelsey agreed, "Yes, I'm free. Send me the time and place.""Alright, I'll send them to you in a while," replied Shannon. Judging from Shannon's cheerful tone, Chelsey could tell that the bliss of love enveloped her. Chelsey felt happy for her. She thought that one could only find happiness by being true to oneself.…The following day, Chelsey went to the appointment alone. The dining place was an upscale vegetarian restaurant adorned with classic and elegant decorations.Many of the dishes featured herbal elements, and it was a favorite spot among the upper-class society. Chelsey met the radiant Shannon and the mature but reserved Tobias in the quai
After dinner, the trio had dessert together.As an outgoing person, Shannon talked a lot. Most of the time, Chelsey and Tobias were merely listeners. Meanwhile, Tobias' gaze lingered on Chelsey, sparing little time to look at Shannon.Shannon noticed it and felt uncomfortable.After seeing off Chelsey, Shannon held Tobias' hand and said meaningfully, "Chelsey is pretty, isn't she?""Indeed, she is," Tobias admitted.But apart from Chelsey's beauty, there was something else he wanted from her. Tobias' interest in her intensified.Shannon was even more upset after hearing her boyfriend praise another woman. She pouted and remarked, "Don't you know you shouldn't compliment another woman in front of your girlfriend?"Tobias' arm encircled Shannon's slender waist. He leaned in, his lips brushing against her ear, and his warm breath tingling her as he asked, "Are you jealous?" "Yes, I am jealous. From now on, you're not allowed to praise other women."While saying that, Shann
Shannon frequented luxury boutiques. Thus, she was well aware of Civi Group. She could not believe her ears. "A-Are you serious? Tobias is the owner of Civi Group?" Chelsey answered, "Yes, I'm not lying. To tell you the truth, I was quite surprised when I saw him earlier. You're gorgeous, have a great figure, and are talented. You and Tobias are truly a perfect match."Shannon was on cloud nine after Chelsey praised her. She had already started to imagine herself attending various fashion week events with Tobias. She pictured herself becoming the darling of the fashion world.The suddenness of this pleasant surprise caught Shannon off guard.Although she was brimming with joy deep down, she remained modest in her words. "Oh, come on. I'm not as great as you said. I didn't even know Tobias was so capable. I thought he was just a regular rich man."But an ordinary wealthy person could not afford a Rolls-Royce Phantom. Chelsey couldn't care less if Shannon was after Tobias
Micah formally replied, "It's okay. I don't need to rest. I'll stand guard outside your door.""But I feel bad…" Sandra tried not to sound too eager and added, "You can protect me inside the room, too.""Okay."Micah was not interested in people from the entertainment industry, especially models like Sandra, who relied on their looks and sex appeal. He believed that no matter how attractive they looked or how great their figures were, they were merely playthings for the rich. Micah's ideal type was someone like Chelsey—quiet but talented. After taking her room card, Micah followed Sandra upstairs. When they arrived at the room, he stayed true to his words and stood guard outside the door.Sandra was guilty. She gracefully leaned against the door and gazed at Micah affectionately before saying, "I'm sorry, Mr. Cruz.""Don't worry about it. I'm here for work, not a vacation. You should go in, Ms. Scott. Don't worry, and have a good rest. I'll ensure you're safe," Micah r
Micah's shirt was soaked. As their bodies pressed tightly together, he could feel Sandra's softness.He refrained from looking down, but a blinding white blur remained within his peripheral vision. Micah suppressed his body's instinctive reaction and remained silent as he swam toward the pool's edge with Sandra in his arms. Sandra, on the other hand, deliberately struggled. Her legs also occasionally brushed against places they should not. Sandra blushed as she felt Micah's robust physique, her heart racing. She wished she could drag him into her room immediately and devour him completely. Wearing an icy expression, Micah brought Sandra to the pool's edge to let her climb out herself.However, she sat there and said coyly, "My leg still hurts. I can't walk."Without saying another word, he lifted her up and placed her on a lounge chair. Micah even thoughtfully brought Sandra a towel.She wrapped herself in the towel as Micah crouched down, asking in a low voice, "Which le