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
After swimming, Sandra returned to her room and excitedly called Chelsey. "He truly is innocent! His ears turned red when he saw me in swimwear. Haha! I'm starting to like him more. I must win his heart over!" Sandra declared. Chelsey chuckled. "Don't be too eager and scare him off. Be more reserved, alright?""Why didn't you remind me earlier?" Sandra sighed and added, "I went swimming this afternoon and pretended to drown."I manage to trick him into getting in the pool. But in the end, he was almost going to end the contract and leave because of my advances."Fortunately, I was smart enough to say I was simply evaluating his character. So, I managed to convince him to stay and continue protecting me."I think he's still a virgin. Do you believe it?"Chelsey found Sandra's antics amusing."You've only known Micah for a short time, and you've already figured out if he's a virgin, huh?"Sandra giggled with the phone in her hand before replying, "Don't you know who I am?
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