Seeing that Lydia seemed somewhat sober and not as drunk as he had imagined, Lambert was about to turn and leave when Lydia suddenly grabbed his collar.Lambert was taken aback, and then he saw the woman in front of him shedding large, heavy tears.“Lambert! Why? Why are you doing this to me?”Seeing her tears, Lambert felt a pang in his heart. He instinctively reached out to caress her face but quickly withdrew his hand, realizing it was inappropriate. “You’re drunk. I’ll have Thera take you home.”By this time, Lydia was thoroughly drunk. Her eyes were red, and she clung tightly to Lambert’s clothes, refusing to let him leave.Lambert felt a bit at a loss. He wanted to push her hands away but couldn't bring himself to do it.“Lambert... Lambert...”Lydia called out his name repeatedly, her tears falling like pearls, soaking Lambert’s shirt and piercing his heart.Lambert couldn’t care about anything else anymore. He scooped her up and strode toward his car.Lydia’s face was pale, he
Even though he knew everything before him was nothing more than a beautiful dream, and that once the dream ended, they would still go their separate ways, Lambert couldn't bring himself to let go.Lydia responded passionately to his kiss. Her small frame suddenly seemed to burst with immense strength, pushing Lambert onto the bed and straddling him. Her hands fumbled eagerly at his clothes, and her lips impatiently kissed his face.Lambert felt both amused and saddened. The usually reserved woman now behaved like a kitten, eager to assert her territory. He could easily push her away, but he couldn’t bear to let her go.In her hazy state, Lydia felt an urgent need to do something incredibly important. She wanted to hold the man before her, to make him hers forever, never to leave. However, she couldn’t seem to find the right way, and frustration filled her eyes.Seeing Lydia like this softened Lambert’s heart, and the heat stirred by her eager movements made him feel out of control.At
Lydia stepped out of the room and found out that her accommodation had already been paid for. She had a vague suspicion in her heart, and this suspicion made her feel conflicted.When Andrew arrived, he saw Lydia standing in a daze at the hotel entrance, her eyes filled with a trace of confusion. Andrew’s heart tightened, and he quickly stepped forward to ask about her situation."Lydia, are you alright? Did Lambert do anything to you?"Lydia snapped out of her daze and subconsciously repeated Andrew's words, "Lambert? He’s the one who brought me here?"Andrew was taken aback, then felt a bit frustrated. He had intended to keep it from Lydia, but now that it was out, he decided to be honest. "Lydia, I'm sorry. You were drunk last night, and somehow Lambert ended up taking you away. I apologize; I didn’t protect you well.""Andrew, you don’t need to apologize. It’s not your fault. Besides, Lambert didn’t do anything bad to me, so you don’t have to worry."The more Lydia reassured him,
Zebulon smiled warmly, “Since you’ve put it that way, not staying would seem petty. Alright, I’ll accept your hospitality.”“No need to be so polite. We might even become in-laws in the future!”Lambert frowned upon hearing this, feeling discontent but managing not to show it in front of the guests. On the other hand, Verna, sitting opposite, blushed and stole glances at Lambert, clearly quite pleased with him.“Lambert, let me introduce you. This is Zebulon’s wife, and this elegant young lady is Zebulon’s daughter, Verna. You young people should have plenty to talk about!”Odgen’s enthusiastic demeanor made everything clear to Lambert. No wonder his father had stopped monitoring him—he had already decided Lambert should get married and start a family.Verna, although restrained, clearly had a favorable impression of her prospective partner. Unlike other women who might have thrown themselves at him, she merely stole glances, which did not go unnoticed by her parents.Zebulon sighed i
Lambert and Verna talked as they walked back to the villa. Their interaction did not go unnoticed by Odgen and Zebulon, who exchanged knowing smiles. It seemed their families would soon be united.Lambert was unaware that his father and Verna's father had already reached an agreement. His thoughts were entirely occupied with Lydia, especially because he remembered they had an important business meeting in two days.Lambert was both looking forward to and dreading the meeting. He yearned to see Lydia but knew they could never be together. Even so, he couldn't resist the opportunity to see her again.Two days later, in the general manager's office of Universal Conglomerate's branch, Steven was baffled by the sight of his boss sitting at the desk.It was just a minor meeting; why was the boss so involved?And why was he so meticulously reviewing the cooperation proposal? His dedication was astonishing.At 8:45, Lambert finally looked up from the proposal. "Are the representatives here ye
Manager Louis quickly stepped in to defuse the tension. "Alright, alright, we're all family here. No need to be so confrontational. Yes, Lydia's studio had some issues before, but they've been resolved. Let's focus on how we can make the studio more successful moving forward, shall we?"Leroy snorted, thinking to himself, What a bootlicker!Louis also sneered inwardly, Kid, you're not ready to take my place yet!Lambert paid no attention to the undercurrents between his subordinates. He tapped his fingers on the table, his mind occupied with finding a way to speak to Lydia alone.With no further interruptions, the meeting proceeded smoothly. Lydia was well-prepared, and by the end, even Leroy, who initially believed Lydia had only secured the partnership through connections, had a more favorable opinion of her.As the meeting concluded, everyone gradually left the conference room. Lydia was the last to leave. The meeting's success brought her a sense of relief, but it also sparked a t
Lydia was taken aback by Andrew's actions. She had always seen him as gentle and accommodating, someone who treated her like a kind older brother, patiently waiting even while pursuing her. But just now, she felt a hint of aggression in his actions for the first time.Lydia laughed at herself, tapping her forehead. What am I even thinking?Andrew, unaware of Lydia's thoughts, could tell something was off with her. She seemed troubled, and this made him hesitant. What he was about to say was indeed quite abrupt.They sat across from each other in silence, each lost in their own thoughts. The atmosphere was oddly quiet.After a long pause, Andrew cleared his throat and spoke softly, "Lydia, actually, I came here today to ask for your help."Seeing Andrew so serious, Lydia couldn't help but straighten up. "Andrew, there's no need to be so formal with me. Just tell me what you need help with."Andrew looked down, his handsome face turning slightly red with embarrassment. He seemed unsure
"Lambert, when are you going to deal with your dad? I don't want to be tied to you forever!" Verna's straightforwardness, now completely devoid of the elegance and ladylike demeanor from their first meeting, revealed her quirky nature.It was this honesty that made Lambert tolerate her, unlike others. He knew Verna had a secret lover, and they were both forced into this arranged meeting.As they descended the stairs, Odgen and Zebulon were already in deep conversation, much to Verna's exasperation. She rolled her eyes, finding herself once again staying for dinner at the Halsey residence.During the meal, Odgen's fondness for Verna grew more apparent, and Zebulon’s parents seemed to like Lambert very much. However, both Verna and Lambert seemed distracted, their occasional eye contact hinting at a shared sense of plight.After dinner, as Zebulon’s family took their leave, Odgen called Lambert into the study.In the oppressive silence, Odgen was the first to speak. "Do you admit your m