āSo this is why you needed me to come over.ā As he thought about the fact that he and Sotiria had gotten engaged and he would walk down the aisle with her hand in his, Garrison's charming face looked gentle and cheerful.āWeāll get married in six days on Valentineās Day, which means that every Valentineās Day in the future will not only be an ordinary Valentineās Day for us but also our wedding anniversary.āāYeah, thatās great.ā Sotiria walked into her house and closed the door. āBut... I think that⦠that...āSo many thoughts were intertwined in her mind that she did not know where to start.Garrison grabbed her hand gently and held it carefully in his palm. āTiria, you should know how I feel about you. Youāve always been my favorite girl. Although you only agreed to marry me a few days ago, Iāve loved you and regarded you as my wife for the past four years, so thereās no need for you to speak so carefully when you have something you need to tell me.āāOkay!ā Sotiria took a deep
Carlie, the unattainable woman that he loved to the bone!He had been looking forward to the day when he would marry her and stay with her forever and had been waiting for her on the Rainbow Bridge for ten years... His wish had finally come true. However, she would surely leave him once he told her the truth...More importantly, the doctor had told him that if he were to stimulate her with past events before her memory was actively restored, it would likely trigger an overreaction and lead to cerebral palsy for the rest of her life.āI mustnāt tell her the truth before her memory recovers!āGarrison could only pull her into his arms and pat her trembling back lightly with his right hand. āTiria, the past is already behind us. All you need to remember is that I donāt care about your past. Youāre my only treasure no matter whatās happened or what will happen in the future, and thatās enough.āāYeah.ā Sotiria was so touched that tears started gushing down her cheeks. āSo, what I want
Upon seeing Garrison walk out of Sotiriaās house, Jordan, who had been standing at the elevator entrance waiting for Garrison, greeted him and said respectfully, āMr. Larson, I heard part of the conversation between you and Ms. Simmons. I think youād be digging your own grave if you continued to go down this path.āGarrisonās eyes turned cold immediately. āWhat did you just say?!āāUm⦠Iām sorry, Mr. Larson. It might sound too much for me to talk to you like this.ā Jordan lowered her head, her cheeks flushing as if they were on fire. āBut Iām saying this because Iāve been thinking about your well-being completely from your perspective. Iāve been working for you for six years. I can see and feel how deep your love for Ms. Simmons is, so I fully understand your impatience when it comes to marrying her. However, have you ever thought that Ms. Simmonsās memory will recover sooner or later? When she realizes that you two are already married and have slept together as husband and wife afte
āWhat is it?ā Zacharyās magnetic and enticing voice quietly rang out.Lucas touched his extremely large earring out of habit.āHe he⦠Well, hereās the thing. You asked me to keep an eye on Sotiria and Garrisonās every move, and I just received some very important newsāGarrisonās begun contacting his relatives and friends. His wedding to Sotiria will be brought forward to the day after tomorrow.āāOh?āZacharyās eyes, which resembled a starry night sky, flashed with a peculiar light.āThat means Iāve succeeded.āāHuh?ā Lucas looked confused. āI donāt understand, sir. Sotiria and Garrison are bringing their wedding date forward. Doesnāt that mean that she wants to sever ties with you as soon as possible? Shouldnāt you say that youāve lost?āāPage 133 of the Book of Love. The more your intended hastens to cut ties with you, the more it proves her heart is in disarray because of you,ā Zachary, whose face was as cold as a glacier, replied.āWell⦠Okay!āLucas admired Zacharyās lear
Zachary squinted his eyes. He gently raised the corners of his lips. āYouāre my wife. My wifeās house is my house too. How is returning to oneās home considered trespassing?āSotiria was stunned at first. Then, she wasnāt sure if she should laugh or cry.āThatās enough, Mr. Connor. I never agreed to marry you, and Iām not your wife. Iām going to give you one minute to leave my home, or Iāll call the police.āSotiriaās chest was rising and falling from rage.Naomi pouted her little lips as well and shot Zachary a fierce glare. āYou big meanie! Did you hear what my mommy said? What are you still doing on the couch? Arenāt you leaving?āOnly then did Zachary put down his teacup and calmly raise his right hand. He swept his gaze across the white onyx wristwatch. āAre you that anxious to come home with me?āThe corners of Sotiriaās lips twitched.āWhat on earth are you talking about? Are you drunk?āTall and regal Zachary replied, āIām very sober now, and I can also guarantee that o
āBut first, I have a conditionāI will only answer three questions.āSotiria glared at him anxiously. āWhereās Naomi? Is she okay?āāSheās in my house. Sheās doing very well,ā Zachary replied expressionlessly.Sotiria finally heaved a sigh of relief. āWhy have you kidnapped us?āZachary raised his dark, shapely brows. āTo force you to marry me.āāWhat?āSotiria felt as if a large hole had been carved into her heart. Countless feelings of confusion and resentment began spilling out. āZachary, itās useless for you to do this. Youāre a smart man. You know love and marriage canāt be forced or bought. Why are you still doing this? Just why are you doing this?āA hint of relish appeared at the corners of Zacharyās perfect lips. āSorry, youāre only allowed three questions. Iāve answered them all, so I wonāt be answering the rest.āHe quietly turned around as soon as he said this and walked out the door.āStop right there!āSotiria wanted to charge over at him and grab him. Unfort
Zacharyās usually icy, crystalline eyes were filled with confidence.āYes, it will.āāAlright! I trust your judgment, sir. But you actually threatened to chop Naomi to pieces⦠Heheā¦ā Lucas sneakily glanced at Zachary. āSir, if Sotiria gives everything up and abandons her child just to fulfill her love for Garrison, would you really do that to the little girl? Also, you said youād chop her to pieces. Wouldnāt your heart ache?āA hint of warmth flashed in Zacharyās icy pupils when he thought of the miniaturized version of Charlotteās face. āThis is none of your business.āLucas stroked his golden, bird nest-shaped head. āSigh! Fine then! Iām going home then!āHe turned around to leave.āYouāre not allowed to go home tonight.ā Zacharyās voice rang aloud behind him all of a sudden.Lucas immediately froze in place, like an ice sculpture. āSir, you know I promised my girlfriend a candlelight dinner tonight. Sheās already washed up and waiting for me at the hotelāāāCall her and tell
Now, Zachary had finally met someone who resembled Charlotte, someone who could bring a reaction in him. Lucas once happily thought that, once Zachary and Sotiria got married, he wouldnāt have to be lonely anymore, just like he was four years agoā¦However, only now did Lucas understand that Zachary never intended to touch Sotiria!Even if he forced Sotiria into marrying him, it was because from now on, every time he saw her, he would be reminded of Charlotte more than everā¦Thus, marrying Sotiria would not only prevent him from letting go of his pain from losing Charlotte, but it would also cause him to hold onto Charlotte even more than ever. Heād never be able to give her up!ā¦Zachary arrived on the third floor.The large living room on the third floor was decorated like an event venue. That year, he had intended on having his wedding ceremony with Charlotte here, then keep their wedding venue just the way it was on the day of their wedding forever, as a long-lasting keepsake
As expected, a video had been sent to Charlotteās inbox.Charlotte opened it and found a video of her recent sexual encounter with Zachary in the car. She screamed and blushed furiously.Before long, she received a message from Rufus.āThis exciting clip of you with Zachary is your remuneration. I will keep it safe and save it for my future enjoyment. Our debt has been repaid. Youāre welcome!āCharlotteās expression stiffened.A few minutes later, she received another message.āI wonāt let anyone see this. Donāt worry.āCharlotte questioned herself.She had no idea how Rufus had managed to get this video. He was in a different city. However, she let go of the question soon enough, as Rufus had already sent the information to her inbox.The next day, at a high-class hotel in Rothesay.A black Masserati was parked outside the hotel entrance. As two bodyguards escorted a pot-bellied, middle-aged man out of the hotel, the driver hurriedly opened the Masseratiās door and said in a
āLoryā¦ā A clear and melodious voice called out.A fair hand held her by the wrist as a car stopped nearby.āZachary is openly making love to another woman in front of you. Heās obviously just trying to hurt you. You know this, so why are you still standing here, watching foolishly?āLorraine shook her head feebly. It took her a while before she calmed down and replied shakily, āYouāre wrong, Jez. Zachary isnāt doing it with her to hurt me. Iām nothing to him now. Carlie is the only thing that matters to him. He would never use tools to hurt me. Heās doing this because heās so in love with Carlie that heās lost control!āāUhā¦ā Jezebel turned awkwardly toward Charlotteās car, shook her head, and said, āLory, since you know you mean nothing to Zachary, why are you still torturing yourself? Forget him, and Iāll take you anywhere you like. Isnāt that much better?āāNo!ā Lorraine grimaced. Her eyes flashed hatefully.āItās all Charlotteās fault that Zach and I have ended up this way. I
The corners of Charlotteās lips twitched. āI donāt think thatās a good idea.āāWhy?ā Zachary kept his eyes on her.There was no doubt about it. Not only did his wife have an extremely exquisite face, but her figure was also graceful and well-proportioned, better than a supermodelās.The subtle display of fair flesh underneath her skirt seemed to exude a seductive fragrance. Her waist, which was the width of an A4 size paper, was slender. He felt an urge to hold her in his arms. She crossed her slender and well-proportioned legs naturally, creating a dark silhouetteā¦āD*mn it!āZachary realized that the longer his gaze lingered on Charlotteās body, the brighter the flames of passion burned within him, even though he had always abstained.āBased on Rothesay tradition, a man and a woman can only be considered husband and wife after holding a proper wedding ceremony. I know weāve registered, but people will talk if we live together without having a ceremony,ā Charlotte replied calmly
Charlotte remained sitting calmly in the car. She knew that this time, Zachary was determined to strangle Lorraine to death.Of course, she didnāt want Zachary to do it⦠But not because she didnāt want Lorraine to die. It was because Lorraine had Jezebelās support. If Zachary killed her, Jezebel would do everything to avenge Lorraine.It wasnāt worth it for Zachary to plunge into mutual destruction with Lorraine. She didnāt deserve him.Charlotte knew very well that since Lorraine, who was a natural schemer, had the nerve to seek her out alone, it meant that she would have been prepared to run into Zachary and would ensure that Zachary would be too afraid to kill her.Thus, even though Zachary was strangling Lorraine, Charlotte did not exit the car to stop him.The car door opened and closed.Charlotte felt a bone-chilling aura throughout the entire car as soon as Zachary entered the co-driverās seat.Zachary didnāt speak. Instead, he stared at her.Despite her intimate relatio
āWhat have you done?ā Zacharyās voice was as cold as a frosty wind.āIāve hired a few assassins. The assassins and I have had an agreement. If anything happens to me, they will do everything in their power to kill Charlotte and her two kids!āCharlotteās entire body went cold as soon as she heard this.āHehehe⦠Sorry, Zach, I misspoke. I shouldnāt have said āher two kidsā. Theyāre yours and Charlotteās kids, arenāt they?āLorraine supported herself as she rose to her feet.In the past, no matter what happened, she would always do her best to maintain a good impression in front of Zachary, to show him the best parts of her.Now, she knew that his impression of her was gone with the wind. She cackled freely like a maniac. āHahahaha⦠Look at that nervous look on your face, Zach. Youāve always been fearless, but sheās the only one whoās ever been able to make you lose your sh*t, isnāt she?āZachary eyed Lorraine icily, his gaze as sharp as cold knives. Lorraine, whose heart was no
Lorraine forgot about the pain due to the intense panic she felt and stared at Zachary in disbelief. āZachary, what do you mean by these scary remarks? Iām pregnant, yet you kicked me, disregarding mine and the childās well-being. Could you be... Are you thinking of... Are you thinking of killing me?āāA wicked woman like you deserves more than just death.ā Zacharyās cold voice slapped Lorraine in the face.Lorraineās lips trembled, but she could not utter another word, as if her throat was being severely strangled by an invisible hand.Cough! A large mouthful of blood was spat out of her mouth, dyeing her white dress red.Although she did not feel pain or fear, her heart was glacial.She also knew that she deserved more than just death!āBut... wicked woman?āI didnāt expect to be labeled as a āwicked womanā in Zacharyās heart someday!āAs he was glaring at this pitiful woman, there was not even a hint of sympathy in Zacharyās eyes, and his voice still sounded frigid and merci
Lucas called not long after Charlotte put down her cell phone. āMilady, I just received a call from my ex-girlfriend, who I dumped last month, and she said that she just found out that sheās pregnant and she suspects that the baby might be my child... Ahem!āTherefore, I have to go to the hospital to get a paternity test with her as soon as possible. I donāt have time to drive Naomi back to your house, so you can either pick her up yourself or just let Naomi stay at the Second Masterās house.āCharlotte decided to pick Naomi up.As soon as she drove out of the yard gate, a crimson Ferrari dashed toward her head-on. She immediately turned the steering wheel sharply, avoiding a direct clash with the car.Braking harshly, the Ferrari hit the tree and killed its engine.Charlotte also stepped on the brake.The Ferrariās door was pushed open abruptly, and Lorraine walked in front of Charlotteās car angrily. She then pointed at Charlotte with her trembling right hand. āCharlotte Simmon
āDonāt forget who I am. Thereās nothing that I canāt find out as long as I want to know... AaaahāāBaby, youāre hurting me. Donāt be too greedy... Oh, slow down, Iām on the phone. Oh. Owāā The manās voice was interrupted by a series of his own cries, and a womanās moans were coming from the background at the same time.Charlotte vaguely pictured a rather explicit scene, blushed, and cleared her throat. āUm... I can call you later if itās inconvenient for you to speak now.āāThereās no need. Itās convenient. Very convenient... Good girls, wait for me on the bed. Iāll get angry otherwise, understand?āāHmph, are we less significant than your phone calls? Hmph!āāDonāt keep us waiting!āThe sound of footsteps faded away.The man squinted his rare violet eyes and said languidly, āMy little Simmons Princess, Iāve long heard people say that youāre still alive, and I really want to take a look at you with my own eyes, but Iāve sworn to never take another step into Rothesay. You should
Zachary looked at Charlotte through the window as a surge of pride swelled inside of him. āSheās my wife right now, so sheās your niece-in-law. You shouldnāt call her āthat womanā anymore.āThe corner of the manās lips curled up a little when he heard what Zachary had said. However, he soon reverted to his serious expression and continued. āZach, even if sheās your wife now, I have to warn you. You have to think twice before you act. My great-grandfather, whoās also your great-grandfather, was framed and died in prison for offending someone from the royal family. Your great-great-grandmother wrote a letter with her own blood and came up with a family rule. The Connors are only allowed to do business. They are not allowed to deal with people from the government. Do you really want to break the family rule for her?āāYes,ā Zachary replied, his deep brown eyes filled with murderous intent. āI owe her a wedding, and I donāt want them to interfere with my wedding.āThe man opened his mou