However, he never anticipated that his initial observation would grow into interest. Before he knew it, his lips acted faster than his brain and he kissed Raven for the first time.Raven was surprised for a moment and then her cheeks flushed as she closed her eyes. She did not refuse.During their first time, Sam had to mentally prepare himself. He thought that there was no need to take responsibility because women living under such conditions must have slept with countless men to survive.However, the moment they got intimate, she cried out in pain.Sam froze and looked at her in disbelief.The first thing she said was, "Sam, will you marry me someday?"Of course, he thought he would not marry her. He frequented this home only for his amusement, to vent his dark emotions, and to observe their struggle.How could he marry her? Yet, her gaze was as defiant as when her fingers were destroyed.He did not respond, so she wrapped her arms around his neck."Tell me, will you marry m
Raven's phone rang at that moment. It was Silas calling, asking where she was."I'm downstairs. I'll be right back. Yeah, I know. You go ahead and talk to Ms. Sullivan for a while."She stood up after taking the pill, but her wrist was caught by Sam."Raven."He almost pleaded with her, "Can you not go..."Before he could finish, Raven splashed the remaining half cup of warm water she had not drunk on his face.His head was already injured by her, and there was even blood flowing down. He looked so weak, but what did it have to do with her?Compared to the injuries she had suffered, what he was experiencing now was nothing.Water dripped down Sam's cheeks as he heard her say, "Who are you to me to meddle in who I sleep with?"Even so, his hand refused to let go. He was gripping her tightly with an unfathomably deep pair of eyes.Anyone else seeing him like this would be scared. After all, he was known as a mad dog in the Imperial City circle.He used to do Barrett's dirty w
As soon as she left, Silas stood up and eyed Raven up and down. She was still draped in another man's suit. One look at the fabric clearly showed that it was not cheap."Raven, you've been gone for just over ten minutes. Did you go hunting?"Raven took off the suit jacket and tossed it into a nearby trash can. "You think I'm like you?"Then, Silas embraced her. "Shall we continue?""Let's not, Silas. Twice is enough. I'm bored of it now."She began changing her clothes right there, unfazed by his gaze.Silas immediately became infuriated. "Just twice and you're bored? Raven, there's a whole line of women out there wanting to sleep with me!"Raven had already gotten dressed. She slung her bag over her shoulder."That's your business, not mine. I have an acting class later, and next week, I'll be joining a new production crew. Let's not meet for a while.""Wait, Raven. What you’re doing right now is what I used to do to other women."Raven had already walked to the door. "Consi
Caleb carried Penny down, and then Sam drove away.Had he not seen the flashing gun barrel in the rearview mirror earlier, he would not have reacted in time. Penny was now targeted, and bringing her to Caleb was the safest option.As she was being carried by someone, Penny quickly regained her senses.She raised her eyes slightly, only to see a familiar chin. She felt a shiver in her heart."Put me down."Caleb's face still bore the mark of a slap as he set her down on the ground.Penny attempted to walk away but was stopped by him."Someone just tried to kill you."Her steps halted, and she could not help but find it amusing.She looked at him mockingly, even scornfully. "Do you know who wants to kill me?"Caleb remained silent, so she stepped closer."It must be your current girlfriend. What you did in the private room tonight made her want to kill me. The knife wound on Winona's stomach is probably her doing as well. "Mr. Fergerson, by bringing me into Kensington Garden
After walking a distance away, she heard footsteps following her.Even when she got into the cab, Caleb followed and sat inside as well."What's wrong with you?" she asked in an extremely harsh tone. She tried to sit as far away from him as possible.Caleb shamelessly sat closer. He remained quiet no matter how much she insulted him.During the ride, he even raised his hand to protect her head from the bumps.Upon arriving at the entrance of Dawn Haven Villa, she got out and saw him promptly paying for the ride.Penny reached the main gate and instructed the security guard to close it.However, the guard was not quick enough, and Caleb still made his way in.He followed her to the living room door of the villa, where she entered first and slammed the door shut behind her.This time, Caleb did not follow inside but found a stone bench to sit on in the garden. There were stone benches and tables. He took a sip from a teacup left on one and just watched the inside.Penny did not
Caleb glanced at Penny with lowered eyelashes. "I'll go back first.""Okay."After Penny went back inside with the umbrella, she noticed Blanche had left water trails along the way as he was wet from the rain. Her brows furrowed. "Go stay over there."There was a large dryer on one side, specifically for drying pets. Blanche quickly sat in front of it when it was turned on.Unable to sleep, Penny looked out the first-floor window to see Caleb leaving. His figure seems lonely.She felt no sympathy. His temper needed addressing. If it did not change, there was indeed no point in staying together.Caleb walked out of Dawn Haven Villa. His car was waiting outside, with Sebastian in the driver's seat.Once inside, Sebastian handed him a clean towel."Mr. Fergerson."Caleb wiped his hair casually and looked out at the heavy rain.After stopping the car at Kensington Gardens, he first made a call to Ethan."I don't agree with my engagement to Khloe Strauss. I won't see Khloe anym
"So before my brother comes back, I want her to be unable to leave me," Caleb said in a calm tone as he glanced at the document in front of him. "If she can't leave me, she won't dump me."Finn was momentarily speechless.After hanging up the phone, Caleb saw that Winston had called again.This time, he did not answer and immediately hung up, fearing Winston might come up with another bad idea.By evening, he had sent Penny eight text messages, none of which received a reply.At 5:00 pm, when he was about to stand up to attend a meeting, he collapsed.Having overdone it the night before and refusing to take medicine despite his fever, he ultimately passed out.His collapse threw the entire Fergerson Corporation into chaos almost instantly. Sebastian hurriedly sent him to the hospital. In the meantime, the news of Caleb fainting quietly spread within the circle.Many who had seen his posts on social media were puzzled by his actions.Not long ago, news had spread about his brea
Zuri laughed on the other end, her lips curling up."Dear, you're experiencing the bloom of young love. This is no problem. I'll discuss it with your father right away. Rest assured, I'll definitely come to Imperial City to support you, but there are some matters here that need to be handled first."Khloe's eyes were filled with joy. She knew her mother loved her the most.Meanwhile, Zuri was spending the afternoon with a group of noble ladies. They were all meticulously dressed to impress, with some even wearing small hats indicative of traditional Americana attire.One of the ladies set down her coffee cup to ask Zuri, "Madam Youngblood, have you still not found your sister?"Zuri slowly shook her head. "No. After so many years, she has probably passed away.""What a pity. She was a genius in the field of medicine. How could she just disappear like that? And right before she was supposed to marry into the Strausses too. She even fled the night before the wedding."Otherwise, t