In spite of Shane's accusatory tone, Yvonne remained calm. "I did get a text about it.""Why haven't you gone to the hospital then?" Shane questioned.He couldn't seem to understand why Yvonne had shown up here. Glancing at the private dining rooms nearby, he continued, "Who did you meet here? Regar
Jared didn't understand why he felt the way he did, but he didn't want anything in the house to change. After forcing himself to take a few bites of the pasta, he grabbed the glass of water and took his medicine.Frederick, who was standing on the side, caught the way Jared kept staring at his phone
When the VIP elevator broke down, Yvonne's first reaction was to check the time. This incident was going to delay the signing of the document yet again.Unlike her, Shirley was clearly terrified. She started banging on the elevator doors, screaming, "No! I don't want to be stuck in here! I'll die if
"Calm down, miss. Please don't make any sudden or big movements. We'll definitely save the two of you.""I don't want to stay in here anymore! I want to get out!"Yet, Shirley refused to listen to them. It was as if she'd lost her mind.Yvonne couldn't take it anymore. Slapping Shirley hard on the a
With his arm still around Shirley, Jared surveyed Yvonne with a look of confidence. He stood there calmly as if it were completely justified for him to get entangled with two women at the same time.Yvonne's right arm was still numb. It hung limply on the side, hidden beneath the sleeve of her silk
It was 3:00 pm before she finally had the chance to sit down and take a break. Her arm was still sore. Grabbing her phone, she was just about to get her arm checked at the hospital when she received a message."Ms. Jamison, your sculpture has been brought over from Hover Manor. I'm at Hover Group ri
Never would Yvonne have expected Samuel to make such a request."May I know why?"Lowering his gaze slightly, Samuel took a deep breath and replied, "I admire the vitality that comes through in your work. Given time, your second sculpture will prove to be a worthy piece to collect as well. I trust m
Wayne was certain that Jared could keep Yvonne around if he asked her to stay. Thus, he seized this chance to inform Jared, "Mr. Ford, after the exhibition, Ms. Jamison will be—"Infuriated, Jared cut Wayne off, snapping, "I don't want to hear about her. So what if the project has been completed suc
Shirley rushed over, splashing through the water.Jared had been momentarily dazed from the fall into the pool. Thanks to his height, the water only came up to his waist. He took a second to collect himself before turning to Yvonne in disbelief."Did you just... choose me?"She'd chosen him? That wa
Yvonne got to her feet in the pool, dripping wet. Her hair clung to her cheeks and neck, leaving her looking disheveled. Even though the air was warm, the pool water had been cold."Jared Ford! What is your problem?" she shouted.This wasn't what Yvonne had expected. Shirley hadn't pushed her in—Jar
At that moment, even Luther was unusually tense. He wanted to see how Yvonne would confront Jared.Jared's spirits lifted at the sight of Luther's irritation. He was done pretending. If Yvonne rushed into his arms, pouted, and insisted he send Shirley away, he'd be more than happy to comply.As Yvon
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Jared looked every bit the prince coming to Shirley's rescue. Taking a fresh towel from a waiter, he crouched gracefully and carefully dabbed at Shirley's gown himself."It's alright, Shirley," he murmured."Mr. Ford… Jared…"Shirley could only stare at him in d
Isabel had weathered her share of downpours. Now, she was the one holding the umbrella over Yvonne. The gown was undeniably costly.At that moment, Luther made his way toward Yvonne, drink in hand, his intentions clear as day. "Ms. Jamison, did you find yourself a new boyfriend? This gown is a remar
In the designer women's boutique at the mall, Jared reclined casually on the couch."Shirley, this is your first time joining me at a big event. You'll need to look your absolute best. It reflects on me, after all," he said.The boutique had granted them the ultimate privilege—a private shopping ses
Jared's smile appeared without warning. Just as he'd thought, Yvonne was returning today.She took the money and answered with a laugh, "Give me an hour. Tell Ms. Ember to wait."In the next hour, Ford Corporation's secretarial department was filled with a tension they had never felt before. When th
The following day, Yvonne was invited to a meeting at Jeriton City's Department of Arts and Culture as the organizer of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Promotional Event.The government building was imposing, and given the importance of the occasion, even the Minister of Arts and Culture was presen
Jared frowned upon hearing Shane's words."I didn't lose control last night. I was just drunk!" he snapped defensively, a little too embarrassed to admit the truth.He recalled the humiliating way he'd begged Yvonne over the phone last night.Despite him all but burying his head in the sand and wait