Lotus stared at the ceiling, moist tears dripping past her eyes. If she had agreed to get with Dylan—although she never will—would she have faced such things from Dylan? Lotus stared into the distance and let the tears continue to slip past her face.Lotus has always been good at studying people, and she believed she met a reliable man in the form of Zaire Ludovic when he extended his help to her that morning. It turns out that Zaire’s real character is like that of a cruel beast, not different from his parents! Recalling how Zaire had tossed her about so crazily to the extent that she couldn’t help wishing for death, Lotus felt everything begin to close in on her, making her suffocate and feel uncomfortable. Lotus sat up and got off the bed, but in the next minute, she collapsed onto the bed due to the state of her painful trembling legs. “Ahhhhh!” Lotus cried in pain due to the impact. Despite that Lotus tried to stand up and walk toward the door quickly, due to her limp and th
Lotus stepped into the mansion limping. For a man like Zaire, even his bedside stamina will be outstanding and overwhelming. The thought of Lotus getting to enjoy such a man instead of the gigolo Aster arranged made her chin jutted and her veins throb.Upon hearing Aster’s words, Riley’s hand balled into a fist. She had meticulously planned her way to the top. She won’t give a chance for a mistake to ruin all the hard work she has been putting in for years. No. She can’tDespite the multiple thoughts, Riley’s voice was calm, and none of the emotions surfaced on her face. “Mom will think of a remedy. Don’t take any action for now, okay? All you have to do is stay beautiful and work hard. Leave the rest to mom, okay?” She conveyed one after the other as if to make herself clear.She extended her hand and cupped Aster’s cheeks. Her hand kept running through Aster’s hair with pride. Aster is her pride, and she will never give a chance for anyone or anything to ruin it.Aster nodded her ha
“Lotus has always been so considerate. Dylan is indeed blind to have chosen a white lotus over Lotus.” Lane Lynch, Dylan’s mother, seethed and coldly threw the box of expensive tea Aubree got her onto the table. Her eyes didn't fall on Aubree even once. It was as if taking a glance at Aubee would irritate her eyes.Upon hearing Lane’s words, Aubree’s shoulder and body trembled. Her eyes reddened, but she bit her lower lip tightly as if she didn’t want the tears to spill past her lips.Ellie, Dylan’s younger sister, eyed the luxury bag Aubree got for her in disdain. She flicked her hair and eyed Aubree from head to toe with contempt bare in her eyes. “I mean, what did Elder Brother see in this woman? Huff! She's so annoying, sly, and very shameless!” Ellie turned up her nose and chided Aubre in disdain. If it were someone else that such a thing happened to, they would be too embarrassed to show their face to the world.However, Aubree was different. She seemed unaffected, and she didn
Lotus’ eyes reddened, her body trembled, her hand balled into a fist, and sad tears lingered in her eyes. For three days now, Lotus has been locked in the guest room under Zaire’s order. She wasn’t even allowed to take a step out, and whenever Ava stepped in to serve the food, regardless of what question Lotus asked, Ava wouldn’t say a word and would bow apologetically instead. All Lotus’ attempts to leave or escape from the guest room ended in naught. She yelled, she cried, she pleaded, and she threatened, but all of them went for nothing. The bodyguards didn’t budge.Tears pooled in Lotus’ eyes, and a shaky smile appeared on her face. Even her phone turned useless, and her attempt to call people failed. Zaire had interjected her network, which means that Lotus could only scroll through posts; Lotus couldn’t send a message, comment, upload a post, or call either. And since then, Lotus has failed to catch sight of Zaire again.The sudden alert of a notification made Lotus’s phone
A dark and gloomy expression hung on Zaire’s face, his jaw clenched and his veins throbbing. He strode into the mansion in a fast stride, a cold aura exuding from him.In the living room sat two impeccably handsome men in their early twenties with otherworldly bearings. There is a noble, cold, and elegant aura exuding from the two, revealing that they are from the upper class.“Hey, so shocking!” A playful masculine voice immediately resounded in the mansion as soon as Zaire stepped into the living room. Quist has the impeccable, typical handsome face of a playboy. He has black eyes, a long and pointed nose, thin lips, a chiseled jawline, and a sharp figure. He’s currently in a dark blue suit. Quist clapped his hands together and beamed indifferently at the dark-faced Zaire. “You don’t expect we’ll be here, do you?” He playfully threwQuist stood up abruptly from the sofa and grabbed his chest with a feigned sad expression. “Hey, young master Zaire, how can you do this? We are your
“Here.” Quist extended his hand, which held a white handkerchief, toward Lotus. Currently, Quist sat on a sofa in the Lotus room, while Lotus sat opposite Quist. He took a glance at the guest room, and an enigmatic glint flickered through his eyes. Zaire already got the woman; what went wrong in a week?Lotus bit her lower lips and timidly collected the handkerchief from Quist before using it to wipe the tears away from her face. She lowered her head and appreciated Quist, “Thank you.” Although Lotus tried to make her voice calm, her voice ended up emitting in a hoarse and quavering tone.Quist arched his brows and cocked his head; his eyes landed on Lotus curiously and meaningfully. “Did you offend Zaire?” he queried.Upon hearing Quist’s question, Lotus shook her head seriously. She stared at Quist seriously and grabbed her fingers, fidgeting. “I. I didn't. Venus schemed against me, but he wouldn't listen even when I explained the truth to him…”Upon hearing this, Quist arched his
Lotus stared into the distance with glazed eyes, different thoughts coursing through her mind. Her body became tense, and she bit her lower lip with petrification. Does Lotus really have no choice but to do what Quist said? Should she really try to seduce Zaire? The multiple thoughts that surged in Lotus's mind almost drove her crazy. A flicker of determination suddenly lit up in Lotus’ eyes. Lotus clenched her fist and stood up abruptly. As long as there’s still a chance to help her get released from being a hostage, no matter how scary it seems, she’ll do it. After all, nothing is more scary than having to face Zaire’s wrath. But what if she failed? Should she try it? Seducing him?In the next second, the determination in Lotus’s eyes dissipated immediately. Her face turned pale at the recollection of how crazy his stamina was. How he had... The thought made her stomach churn and her whole body tremble. Yet Lotus bit her lower lip and tried to be hopeful. Quist is Zaire’s frie
Zaire lowered his head and placed a soft kiss on Lotus’s neck. He wrapped his hand around Lotus’s thin waist authoritatively and gently nuzzled her smooth neck. “Don’t wear little and walk barefoot next time.” Zaire susurrated next to her ear. As soon as he completed his statement, he raised his head and gave Lotus a stern gaze.Lotus’ heart skipped a beat. Immediately, she understood that his grim expression was due to finding her walking barefoot and wearing little. She pursed her lips slightly. Isn’t it because she wanted to seduce him? Nevertheless, she nodded her head in response and looked down at her fingers, finding the atmosphere extremely stifling while staying in Zaire’s presence. Zaire extended his hand to reveal well-carved, thin, and long, exquisite fingers. He lifted Lotus’s chin with his index finger and made her stare into his obsidian black eyes. He gave her a meaningful glance. Although Zaire didn’t say a word, Lotus understood that his gaze implied that she shou
SIDE STORY 1: CHASING ZELDA “Ahhhhh!” Quist raised his neck and let out his outburst into the sky for the umpteenth time. After receiving two pieces of good news at the same time, how could he hold back from screaming? He certainly can’t. On the same day, Quist knew about Zelda's pregnancy, and on the same day, Zelda accepted his proposal. Quist felt that he could die tonight in bliss. Wait. No. No. He can't think so badly. If he dies tonight, then how can he end with his Zelda? No, he doesn't want to die! Immediately, Quist snapped out of his thoughts and hugged Zelda. “Wife…” Immediately, Zelda snorted, slapped Quist's hand, and glared at him. This silly playboy. She told him to chase after her properly; is this how to chase after a girl? “Mr. Quist, the proper way to chase after a girl is starting from introduction…” “Yes. Yes. Yes.” Quist nodded his head obediently and introduced, “I am Quist, Zelda's future husband. You are Zelda, Quist's beautiful wife.” The minute he comp
“Mom, I just called Dad, and an aunty with a sweet voice picked up the call.” The four-year-old Agassiz lowered the phone from his ear and blinked his black eyes innocently.As soon as he completed his words, he threw his phone onto the table and happily sauntered toward Arina, his younger twins. He cruelly tugged at Arina's hair twice and grinned wickedly.Arina pressed her lips together and glared at Agassiz before continuing to play games on her phone.Immediately after Lotus and Zaire’s wedding five years ago, the couple decided to settle down with the Landry family. Upon seeing the Landry family's top-notch medical skills and service, Zaire immediately switched to being a medical researcher with the intent of finding cures for rare diseases for non-profit use.Upon hearing Agassiz's words, Lotus carefully held her waist; her stomach bulged, revealing her six-month pregnancy. She stared at Agassiz gently and softly asked, “You called dad?”Agassiz paused in front of Lotus, blinke
“Your phone is ringing again. It’s your hubby Zaire.” Zelda enunciated and sighed for the umpteenth time while raising Lotus's phone in the air for Lotus to see her phone screen. Upon hearing Zelda’s words, Lotus’ eyes lit up, and she hurriedly separated from the hair and makeup staff who were currently applying makeup to her face while fixing her hair. “Bring it over. Bring it over.” Lotus waved her hand in the air and enthusiastically beckoned Zelda Upon hearing Lotus’ words, Zelda shook her head, snorted, and threw Lotus’ phone into the drawer. Lotus's expression changed immediately, and she glared at Zelda unhappily. Zelda folded her arms and began to chide Lotus. Zelda has always believed that Quist was the most clingy, but upon being in the couple’s vicinity, she realized that Lotus and Zaire were super clingy with each other. “Don’t even think about it.” The both of you just didn’t meet each other last night, but you still won’t let each other be. Just this morning you
Lotus held Zaire's hand and strolled her high school street, her eyes bright and a pleasant smile plastered on her face.Even though Lotus enjoyed visiting this place in the past, ever since she married Zaire, she was a bit worried about visiting this place. Lotus was afraid that Zaire might be unhappy with her visiting this place since she and Dylan were the ones who used to come here.But it turns out that her thoughts were really unnecessary because Zaire was the one who brought her here for a date.Lotus held Zaire's hand and eagerly strolled into her high school building. Currently, the school was on vacation, and it was during the weekend, which means no one was in the school's vicinity.Lotus held Zaire's hand and eagerly led him toward her classroom while pointing and explaining every part of the school.Lotus beamed and pointed at one of the front seats. “That's where I sit." Immediately she dragged Zaire toward the chair and table, and they sat down next to each other.Back
“Please come in, young master.” The instant Zaire arrived at the Landry mansion early the next morning, one of the Landry guards bowed to Zaire and said.Upon hearing the guard’s words, Zaire’s eyes flickered with amazement. He already expected the Landry family to scheme and prevent him from stepping into the mansion, but it turns out that they won’t resort so low...“Daddy, you’re here!” A loud scream resounded in the mansion and invaded Zaire’s ears. Instantly, two cute little legs bolted toward Zaire and jumped on Zaire.Zaire bent low and carried Maeva. Immediately, Zaire raised Maeva and twirled her around, causing her to giggle joyfully.It was only after a minute or two did Zaire hug her and pull her cheeks endearingly, a fatherly smile on his face. “Little princess.”“Good morning, dad. I missed you.” Maeva hooked her hands around Zaire’s neck and placed a loud kiss on his cheek. Zaire chuckled and rubbed her hair endearingly. “Dad missed little Princess Maeva a lot.” He exp
Upon seeing the fierce gazes that landed on them, Lotus’ face flushed red in embarrassment. She subtly pinched Zaire’s waist before inwardly chiding him for his actions. Zaire’s lips curved up, and he rubbed her endearingly.Lotus’ attention was grabbed by Reuben’s presence, and she lowered her head slightly to greet Reuben. “Reuben…”Reuben took a step forward, and his eyes brushed Zaire before flashing a provocative smirk at Zaire. So what if Zaire and Lotus are together? Reuben and Lotus came from the same world. Reuben smiled at Lotus gently, “I didn’t want to yet somehow I ended up here to sightsee, but it turns out..." He paused and took a glance at the place with eyes flickering with contempt. “Is this what you go through here…” unclean air, not so clean water...Understanding what Reuben implicitly meant, Lotus’s eyes flashed with disapproval. “I was born here all my life. What do you think?” Lotus retorted with a frown. No one chooses to be born in a certain place; how can
“Zaire?” Lotus’s eyes widened and her lips parted upon hearing Zaire’s words. She turned to Zaire in shock, not expecting him to sacrifice so much just for their family.Zaire had his family, friends, and life here, but he’s willing to sacrifice it just to make their family return to being together. Lotus’ heart melted, and she felt a surge of warmth invade her whole being. Zaire really loves her a lot.The Landry family's eyes flickered in amazement, but they disappeared in the next minute. The Ludovic family was calm as if they expected that result.Immediately, George snorted and rebutted harshly, his displeasure and loathing evident on his face and voice. “We have no space for strays,” he intoned.“Dad. Grandpa. Mom. Grandma.” Lotus’ expression changed, and she rebutted unhappily. How could they just come to a conclusion without even giving them the chance to prove themselves? Zaire is more than capable; how could her father call Zaire a stray?Zaire subtly held Lotus’s hand and
Lotus burrowed into Zaire’s embrace and puffed her cheeks in unhappiness. “I really itch to give that bitch a slap or flaunt to her at least.” Unfortunately, Lotus didn’t even cast a glance at Venus that bitch.Zaire poked her cheeks and chuckled in amusement. “She’s not worthy.” Lotus doesn’t need to dirty her hands because of a bitch like Venus. He consoled.Upon hearing Zaire’s words, Lotus nodded in agreement, her unhappiness dissipating without a trace. She hooked her arms around Zaire’s neck and rubbed her head in his neck coquettishly. “That’s right.” She acquiesced. Zaire gently placed a kiss on her fingers and played with her fingers. “Let’s go on a date.”Upon hearing Zaire’s words, a surge of happiness overwhelmed Lotus’s whole being, but in the next minute, she harrumphed, thrust out her chin, and puffed her cheeks cockily. “Why should I go on a date with you? You should coax me first.” She braggedZaire’s expression softened, and he poked her cheeks. His little and arrog
“Boss,” Wolf called and bowed respectfully the instant he picked up Zaire’s call. Zaire leaned back, his face blank and his eyes glazed. “Capture Venus; she’s making her escape out of the country,” Zaire ordered coldly, his head fixated on the keyboard screen. Upon hearing Zaire’s order, all trace of leisureness in Wolf disappeared, and his fist clenched. He hesitated, “Boss. Miss Venus has always…” Zaire’s brows arched, and his glazed eyes were replaced with extreme coldness. “Huh?” Even though Zaire and Wolf weren’t in the same place, it was as if the temperature had dropped, causing a trace of chills to run down Wolf’s spine. Although Zaire only let out a sound, it was enough for Wolf to know the implicit meaning behind Zaire’s words. He could only bite down his words and replied carefully, "Yes, boss.” As soon as Zaire cut off the call, Wolf lowered the phone from his ear. Wolf’s fist clenched, and his thoughts began to run chaotically, his emotions spiraling. He suddenly