The jewelry exhibition was held in a hotel ballroom.Yvonne showed up in a white dress. She'd done her makeup too. Technically, she no longer needed to show up for work. Nevertheless, she arrived bright and early that day to help ensure that everything went according to plan.Just before the start o
Yvonne seemed to shine as she stood under the light, but that wasn't something Jared wanted to see. As he looked at her now, she felt both familiar and foreign at the same time.As a kid, when he'd seen her for the first time, he thought she was far too beautiful. She'd grown up in a warm, loving fa
"What do you mean we won't be having a wedding?" Jared was taken aback. His hand was still frozen in midair from when he'd reached out to hold her hand.The lounge backstage was silent—a stark contrast to the world outside, where the staff's voices filled the air.Yvonne looked into Jared's eyes wit
"I'm not begging you for anything—this relationship isn't yours alone, and I don't agree to a breakup. I'll give you a couple of days to calm down and think clearly about what you want. Then, I'll come to take you home." Jared outright refused to accept Yvonne's decision to break up.To him, all rel
"Ha! Yvvy must just be trying to scare me." Jared suddenly snapped to his senses.The rest of the staff in the projects department exchanged looks. They'd all known about Yvonne's resignation. Why did Jared seem unaware?"She's just getting back at me for not giving her any attention lately. She's s
Jared was in disbelief. Wasn't the letter from the boutique meant to inform them that the wedding dress was ready?He ripped the envelope open and saw that the letter was indeed one that indicated the date the wedding dress would be destroyed. The deadline had already passed.Tina asked tentatively,
Yvonne didn't think it was any of her business that Jared had been on his way to see her. He'd decided that himself and had been behind the wheel.She said, "Jared's matters have nothing to do with me, Anthony. There will be plenty of people to care for him since he's already at the hospital."She t
Anthony didn't look too pleased. Still, he continued trying to persuade Yvonne. "We've known each other for years, Yvonne. I've seen for myself just how much you and Jared love each other. Don't do something that you'll regret."Even when facing a mutual friend, Yvonne responded calmly. "Jared and I
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