Leah quickly shook her head. “Let’s do another one.”“But you promised to do me a favor!” Brad pouted like a little brat.“I really can’t agree to that.”Leah put on a serious face. I promised Grandpa to show up as his daughter–in–law for the birthday. I will have nothing to do with the Moore Family after that.I’m afraid I’ll only upset him if I show up to his birthday with a male partner. It’s my wish to grant him a memorable birthday. I don’t have much time with him, anyway.”A tinge of wistfulness crept into her eyes.“Leah, you’re a lovely woman. Eugene lost out on you because he’s blind” Brad sighed.Upon second thought, he wouldn’t have had a chance with Leah had it not been for Eugene’s mistake.Well,Eugene’s loss was Brad’s gain–a chance at love and happiness!“That’s why I wanted us to do another one.” She caressed the sculpture with much affection,“How about we become friends?”He blinked earnestly.“Is that it? My favors don’t come around often, you know.”“I’m thankful enou
“I…”Before Eugene could complete that,Leah turned off the intercom.The screen went dark but Eugene’s eyes were etched on Leah’s mind.“How could he show up here and the nerves of him thinking of keeping me under his thumb forever using the divorce?” she said, furiously.“Leah, I’m sorry.”Sighing,Brad felt a little uneasy. “It’s all my fault for being a big mouth. I shouldn’t have told him your address…”“It’s not your fault.”She took a deep breath and cracked her knuckles, “That shameless prick is to blame! He just won’t let live in peace.”Brad had always acted macho and arrogant in front of ladies. The women around him were mostly submissive and quiet. Therefore, he was flustered by Leah’s outburst, which was his first experience of being subjugated by a woman.Thunder clacced, followed by bolts of lightning. Rain was coming.“Let’s have dinner. Ignore him.” She left in anger.Standing by the entrance,Brad threw a glance at the door when he was struck by a moment of realization, D
“Ahh.”Despite Eugene’s best efforts to hold the pain, he let out a deep groan,he held onto Leah for balance.Her eyes wavered in shock as her heart beat against her chest. “Eugene, are you alright?”“I’m fine. Get into the car.” He endured the pain and grabbed her wrist stubbornly.The rain poured down as she was dragged into the car, speechless at Eugene, the car’s interior was dark,quiet,they could only hear the sound of their breaths.He threw his wet jacket onto the front passenger seat. His eyes were hall–hidden behind his damn bang. He still looked hot as hewas a mess.Still frightened,Leah recalled Eugene’s hug at that terrifying moment just now. She had mixed feelings about it.In their years of marriage, he had never hugged her willingly. She finally experienced comfort and safety in his arms.“Is that what Jessica has been enjoying daily?” she wondered.She smirked at the thought. It didn’t matter because he was not hers anymore.“Did Jason buy you the villa?’”He gave her a
“Yeah, he’s not worth it.”Leah mumbled in a daze:Brad inhaled sharply. He had a heartache seeing the shattered look in her eyes.“Leah, why don’t we try it out?”Her brows knitted tightly.“Take your time to accept me. I’m no gentleman, but I’m willing to try for your sake!”At the very least, he believed he would be better to her than Eugene.“Brad, I’m exhausted. Please don’t put me in a difficult place.” She glanced at him dejectedly.“Leah.”His breath grew shallow. He felt sorry for her.“It’s late. I really want to go to bed. You should go home once the rain stops.” She shoved him aside and dragged herself into the bedroom.“Are you and Jason really a thing? What’s your relationship with him? Are you dating him seriously or using him to get back at Eugene?”She was taken aback by Brad’s pointed questions and curled her fists. “That’s none of your business.”“I don’t see any trace of him in your villa. If he’s really your boyfriend, why isn’t there a pair of men’s slippers at the
“How’s your back?Do you still feel any pain?”Mrs Rosa asked after calming down a bit.Eugene frowned.”How do you know that my back was injured?”She quickly corrected herself on the thought of Leah’s request, “I saw it when I helped you change last night! I was shocked to see the huge bruise!”Thinking back to the heart–stopping moment from last night, he recalled the warmth from Leah’s body as she rested in his arms. He remembered holding onto her tiny waist. A strong and unexplainable desire to protect her arose in him.Swallowing hard, he felt the urge rising in him, but it didn’t take long before he collected himself.His expression hardened as he decided that Leah was not worth the sympathy because she had slapped and mocked him, even after he put aside his ego lo apologize.The family butler announced right then, “Mr. Moore,Mr. Cromwell is here to see you. He’s waiting in the living room.”Eugene pursed his lips. “Tell him to meet me in the study”Celia was elated by Brad’s unann
“She should be completely free to be with anyone she wants to.”Brad blushed when he added. “And she has more than one person who wants to be with her.”Last night he could think of nothing else but Leah’s remark on his way home.She had confessed to him,saying.”I wouldn’t learn to love without Eugene. I will not fall for another man after leaving him.”Why not?Why couldn’t she?Of course he would never let Eugene know about how he still had a hold of Leah’s heart!Why would give him something to gloat over?At the same time,Eugene was struck by a belated realization. Pain twisted his heart.She really wanted nothing to do with him anymore.This was what he wanted.He had Jessica now so why did he still feel so fucking pained?*******************Business was good at the JK World Hotel with a 40% increase in occupancy rate and a full house at the restaurant every day.The hotel employees worked hard in high spirits, encouraged by Celia’s apology. They felt that their efforts were seen
Tears and heartbreak were part and parcel of a relationship.Leah had shed enough tears for Eugene. It was time to put everything behind her.************The days flew by. In the blink of an eye, it was Grandpa Moore’s birthday. The Moore family accorded the old man’s birthday event with high importance.For the occasion. Ezra had splurged on a hundred–million–dollar mansion as a gift which became the venue for the celebration.The event attendees were notable figures in the City’s high society, ranging from business tycoons to Grandpa Moore’s old friends from the Painter’s Society–a couple of whom were locally famous artists.Jessica and Celia had started their preparation a week ago for the event. They busied themselves with dress selection, facial care, and manicure sessions. They showed up at the event looking like it was their big day, competing with the other ladies to grab the spotlight.Unfortunately, the exterior design of the mansion ran in contrast to their flamboyant dres
Jessica noticed that Eugene had been fixating his gaze on Leah ever since she showed up.Fueled by insecurity and rage, she started plotting her moves.“Leah.”Brad flashed a broad smile and waved at her. She nodded softly and returned the smile while Celia turned green with envy at his enthusiasm.Just as Leah was about to brush shoulders with Eugene, he suddenly reached out to hold her arm. “Where are you going?”“I can’t stay by your side, Mr Moore.” She slowly removed her arm from his grasp with a faint smile.Anger flooded his veins. He wanted to say something, only to be interrupted by Sarah, who approached them arm in arm with Jessica.“Leah, I’m so glad you came. I thought you were going to skip the event.”They instantly became the center of attention as the guests speculated the relationship between the stunning beauty and the Moore Group.“Mrs. Moore, I have no reason to be absent. Grandpa has been looking forward to celebrating his birthday with Eugene and I.”Leah countered