Kelsey could not contain her joy from bursting out the moment she saw Tyler.“You're back?” she grinned and greeted him with smiling eyes.She had pretty much thrown her weight against him for a hug.Tyler seemed slightly taken aback by her enthusiastic welcome.He stood in place and stared profoundly at her for several seconds before he noticed she was not wearing shoes.He immediately frowned. “Why aren’t you wearing shoes?”His voice was filled with concern and a tinge of disapproval.Kelsey pouted. “Because I can’t wait to see you!”She was still in the middle of drafting her design when she heard the roar of the car engine, signaling Tyler’s return.With that, she immediately sprinted downstairs and could hardly bother with putting on a shoe.Without a word, Tyler carried her in his arms and headed toward the couch in the living room.He gently settled her on the couch and squatted in front of her. Then, he gently inspected her feet.After making sure that her feet wer
All the clerks in the store put on their best, most charming smiles to welcome their customers.“Sir, how can I help you?”“Get her everything that she likes!”Tyler had put Kelsey down but still would not let go of her. Even when he was addressing the store clerk, he would not take his eyes off her even for a second.All the clerks in the store were filled with envy.What a lucky lady!The man was a dashing prince and rich. More importantly, he only had eyes for her.From the moment he entered the store till now, his gaze was solely fixed on Kelsey.It was only at this point that the clerk reluctantly stopped looking at the handsome man and turned her attention to Kelsey. “Miss, what kind of style do you like? Is there any specific brand you prefer? We recently received a new batch of dresses shipped directly from Pavis!”Kelsey chuckled to herself when she noted how the clerks could not take their eyes off Tyler. It seemed as if they had just noticed her existence.She shea
“Hubby, what do you think about this?”Kelsey smiled radiantly while twirling in front of Tyler to show off the dress.Tyler almost had a nosebleed right then and there.It was incredibly seductive!It was a wonderful dress, but it was too short and revealed too much cleavage.If Kelsey walked out in this dress, she would be far too exposed.He did not want other people gawking at her perfect figure.The sight of her dressed in such a sexy dress should be reserved for his eyes only.“Don't you like it?”Upon noting Tyler’s hesitance in expressing his thoughts, Kelsey assumed he did not like it.With that, she picked out another outfit. This time, she went for a blue-colored suspender skirt.It was fashioned very elegantly and full of personality.This skirt did a better job of reflecting her usual simplistic charm.Kelsey figured that Tyler may not be into her sudden change of style with the first dress.She deemed that he must prefer her usual brisk and refreshing style.
Tyler stayed silent the entire time. With his hand clutching a dozen bags, he continued his march.“What's wrong?” Kelsey caught up with him. She was still very confused.Tyler still did not respond. He swiftly took her hand and returned to the car with her.As soon as the door was closed, he turned around and suddenly pinned Kelsey against the seat.Kelsey barely had time to react before she felt his entire weight against her, followed by the sensation of his lips pressed against hers.She was immediately swept away by the intensity of his passionate kiss, overpowering her.“Hm…”With her lips sealed, she could hardly catch her breath and had to take a moment before she came back to her senses.Tyler had kissed her!She was not going to resist him, but this was a little too sudden! Could he not wait a little at least?The intensity of his kiss continued to rise…It was to the point where it seemed like Tyler wanted to absorb her into his body.Kelsey felt like she was abou
Kelsey frowned sharply and still could not shake off her nerves.“Why don't we get a room? There are a lot of hotels around here.” She suggested hastily.Doing it in a hotel was better than doing it inside a car.Tyler cast a deep, profound look at her.After a while, he finally let her go.“Sorry, I got ahead of myself!”His voice was hoarse by this point. After he crawled back into the driver’s seat, he took out a cigarette.The lighter produced a sharp click when he flicked it.Then, he lowered the window and took a slow, steady drag.The cigarette smoke clouded mysteriously around his features.Kelsey sat up and smoothed out her dress. After she finished collecting herself, she turned to glance at Tyler.Tyler was irresistibly handsome with the cigarette dangling between his lips. She was enchanted just by looking at him.She found her heartbeat accelerating.After a faint blush came upon her cheeks, she asked, “Where are we going?”Why was he so leisurely smoking now
Kelsey’s eyes darkened several shades upon hearing this.Was Tyler suggesting that she was too skinny for him?Did he like women with more curves?When did he acquire such tastes?While she was still pondering about it, a sultry, feminine voice suddenly rang from behind them.“Tyler, long time no see!”The owner of the voice was none other than Eva. She was the infamous celebrity of Abervale, who was rumored to be involved with Tyler some time ago.She was wearing a brand-name outfit that exaggerated her cleavage. Her voluptuous figure was bare in the open for all to see.Kelsey accidentally swiped a glance and could tell that she was easily 36D cup or more.Before that fateful night she shared with Tyler in the hotel, Eva was undoubtedly the most recognizable woman who had been hanging around him. Every now and then, both of them would end up on the cover of the entertainment news.Although a big part of it was because of Eva stirring up the news, the fact that Tyler would p
Eva's eyes widened in an instant.Did Kelsey just call Tyler her hubby?Such audacity!Even when Eva’s family had been working with the Langs in the past and her name was getting associated with Tyler’s in the news, she never dared to address him like that.As far as she knew, Tyler would never allow any woman around him to address him so boldly.She had assumed that Tyler would only react with repulsion at such a gesture.Unexpectedly, Tyler barely even frowned. Without saying a word, he handed over the steak on his plate to Kelsey.“Eat mine instead!”“Thank you, Hubby!”Kelsey smiled radiantly.Eva was dumbfounded by the exchange.Tyler had… Did he just allow Kelsey to address him as hubby?He even cut a plate of steak for her.Eva had never seen such a gentlemanly display from Tyler in the past.She continued to size up Kelsey in complete disbelief.What was it about this woman that made Tyler treat her like this?Truthfully, there had always been a particular woman
Kelsey's eyes suddenly darkened as she fell into a depressed mood.How was she supposed to defeat all these love rivals and claim Tyler for herself?“What's wrong?” Tyler seemed to have noticed something off with her and expressed concern immediately.Kelsey pursed her lips tightly. “That woman just now...she’s that famous Eva Rhine, isn’t she?”Not only was her family one of the richest in town, but they also came from a military and political background.They were indescribably powerful!If they were truly interested in joining their family with Tyler’s to strengthen both families, there was no way Tyler could refuse them even if he wanted to.Besides, he had no reason to refuse to start with.Tyler cast a deep, meaningful look at Kelsey. “Do you know her?”Kelsey blurted out without a thought, “I saw the news between you two circulating on the Internet last time…”The moment she said this, she noticed the way Tyler's expression shifted and that was when she realized what s
With a predatory glint in his eyes, Tyler pressed his lips against Kelsey’s.“I’ll take your silence as your consent.” “Hang on!” Kelsey pushed him away. She meant business since it was about his sleepwalking last night. “I have a question.” “What is it?” Tyler asked in a raspy voice, his lips still lingering across her skin. His hands eagerly pulled her gown off her. “Do you sleepwalk?” Kelsey asked. Tyler paused, his eyes bearing a weight of emotions. Kelsey knew she was right on the money. Tyler had known about his sleepwalking. “Did you know you were sleepwalking last night?” Kelsey said while fixating earnestly on him. She was more concerned about his health. Tyler seemed healthy. Yet, he wandered off in a sleeping state. Judging by Tyler’s response, it was not his first rodeo. Generally speaking, sleepwalking was associated with trauma or unresolved issues. Kelsey suspected that Tyler had been through some kind of trauma, or something in his past wa
Tyler opened his eyes abruptly. Bare and dominant, he loomed above Kelsey while his penetrating gaze looked deep into her soul.Lost in the heat of his kiss, Kelsey opened her eyes in confusion at his sudden pause. She met his profound gaze. Kelsey’s heart skipped a beat. Her breath hitched. She stared at the man towering over her in disbelief, her eyes bulging. Tyler was awake. He examined her, his eyes scouring every inch of her body. Once he was certain that it was Kelsey, Tyler was relieved. “I’m home, babe,” he uttered with a sigh of relief. Feeling assured, he closed his eyes and rested his head on her shoulder. He filled his lungs with her familiar scent. Kelsey was taken aback, but her head gradually cleared. She thought that Tyler would not stop their little bed activity. However, Tyler stayed in the same position for a while. His steady breathing came soon after. He fell asleep. Kelsey was in disbelief. Since he wanted her so badly, Kelsey ass
Worried, Kelsey followed Tyler in case he hurt himself or fell off the stairs. He was not in a conscious state after all. Kelsey would not be so abrupt as to wake him from his sleepwalking. She was aware that waking a sleepwalker could lead to shock or other health problems.Kelsey stuck close behind Tyler and made sure he got up the stairs safely. Tyler returned to their bedroom and lay on the bed. Kelsey drew close for a look. The soft moonlight streamed through the French windows, casting a hazy glow over his defined face.Tyler lay there motionlessly, his eyes closed.Kelsey watched him sleep tenderly. For a moment, she drooled over him. However, she quickly frowned at the smell of alcohol on Tyler. Kelsey went to open the window to let in some airflow, dispersing the fumes of liquor. She then picked out a fresh pair of pajamas from the closet for Tyler.Tyler would need a change of briefs too. However, Kelsey’s cheeks burned when she pulled his brief draw
Kelsey returned to the villa she shared with Tyler. She intended to tell Tyler how her day with her best friend had gone. Charles was somehow caught in the crossfire. Yvonne’s mother-in-law accused her of having an affair with Charles which did a number to his reputation. Kelsey wanted to ask Tyler about his opinion on returning Charles’ favor. Since Charles was Tyler’s childhood friend, Tyler must know him best. However, Tyler had business plans to attend to, so he would not be home for dinner.Kelsey was alone in the upstairs bedroom, occupied with all related matters involving her new business venture. Since Kelsey and Rosette were going to audition to design costumes for Adrienne’s new film, Kelsey felt it was essential to study the genre of the new film and Adrienne’s past fashion choices. Time passed. By the time Kelsey shut her laptop, it was eleven at night. Rising to her feet, she stretched and walked out of the bedroom. Kelsey was on her way downstairs
“I’m sorry, Kelsey. I’m sorry to ruin lunch,” Yvonne murmured. Kelsey put her arm around her shoulder. “Why are you apologizing to me? Charles told me what he needed me for. It’s okay to skip lunch.” She paused and looked at Yvonne, her head tilted. “But Yvonne, you seem to have changed.” “How so?” Yvonne asked with a raised brow. “You’ve become composed and cunning now.” Kelsey said with admiration, “But it’s a good thing. I don’t want you to be Adam and his family’s doormat. You didn’t marry him to be his slave.” Yvonne curled her lips. “I’ve been through a lot, but I’ve learned a lot too. I had to learn from my mistakes.” She used to walk on eggshells around her husband and mother-in-law. She gave them too much leeway, and they walked all over her. In the future, Yvonne would not be so dumb as to let others hurt her again. She needed to stand up for herself. … Kelsey dropped Yvonne back home. Before, Yvonne would cry to Kelsey for hours after Agatha humiliated
“Didn’t you hear what Yvonne said? She’ll go ahead with the divorce. She doesn’t want to stick around until you take everything from her.” Kelsey snapped an angry look at Agatha. “Your son is the one with an affair. Don’t put this on Yvonne. Save your breath for your son. Yvonne is the victim. Who are you to accuse her?” Kelsey could not stand Agatha. Agatha placed herself above others and used Yvonne as a punching bag. Charles tipped the restaurant manager the wink. The restaurant manager led a security team to Agatha. “This is a public place, not your playground. Please leave now.” Agatha was humiliated to be thrown out of the premises. Instead of breaking down and apologizing, Yvonne calmly agreed to the divorce. Agatha did not see it coming. She needed to talk to her son. Clearly, Agatha had to find new ways to keep Yvonne in line. “Hmph! In that case, I should ask your parents if they know about their daughter filing for divorce,” Agatha said. In Agatha’s opi
Agatha’s son, Adam, was the one who had an affair. Yet, Agatha made Adam out to be the victim instead. Yvonne became the wicked woman who cheated on Adam. Kelsey racked her brain to think of ways to prove Yvonne’s innocence. Yvonne broke her silence.“Tell me. What are you trying to achieve?” Agatha’s big fuss was met with Yvonne’s nonchalant reply. For a moment, Agatha was in a daze. In the past, Agatha often berated Yvonne until the latter had no choice but to apologize. Agatha had always kept Yvonne in line through aggressive methods. Yet now, Yvonne asked her what she wanted to do. Instead of having a meltdown, Yvonne carried herself with ease. Agatha narrowed her eyes and said bitterly, “We pride ourselves on our decency. We can’t put up with your cheating. Just finalize the divorce and get out of my family. I don’t want to carry your shame.” She glared at Yvonne in disdain. “Fine.” Yvonne readily agreed. Yvonne understood that Agatha was a pro at throwi
Many patrons turned their heads to Yvonne and Charles’ table. The incident sparked a lot of chatter. Kelsey rushed over and explained to Agatha. “You’re mistaken. Yvonne and I are grabbing lunch after a day of shopping. Charles and Yvonne don’t know each other.” Agatha did not expect to see Kelsey there. However, she could not take back what she had said. Besides, Yvonne and Adam were getting a divorce. If Agatha could nail infidelity on Yvonne, Adam would get off the divorce with more. “Oh, your best friend can’t save you out of this, Yvonne. Don’t try to hide the fact that you’re with another man now.” Agatha was determined to accuse Yvonne. Charles was not having it. “Ma’am…” he said disgruntledly in an attempt to clear the air. “Shut up!” Agatha snapped and criticized him too. “Why are you flirting with a married woman? I get a bad vibe from you.” Charles was speechless. He was a gentleman. There was no way he would be caught dead hitting on a married woman.
Sensing Yvonne’s blues, Kelsey wanted her to eat well and divert her attention elsewhere. Yvonne ordered a variety. In truth, she had no appetite. Kelsey added a few more dishes.Not satisfied with the order, Charles told the server to bring up all the chef’s recommendations. “Won’t we have too much food, Charles?” Kelsey said. Charles smiled without a care. “It’s okay. You can’t have too much food.” While the food was being prepared, Kelsey asked, “What’s the favor you need?” “Oh, yeah. Tyler said that you have established an office with Rosette,” Charles uttered. “Yes.” Kelsey nodded. “Is there anything I can do to help?” Charles asked earnestly. Kelsey understood that Charles had feelings for Rosette. “Nothing as of yet,” she responded with a raised brow. Charles was a little late as Cleo had helped them a lot in setting up the business. “Let me know if you ever need any help,” Charles said. Kelsey smiled with intrigue. “Are you pursuing Rosette, Charles?