Summer blinked, and quickly she answered, “Oatmeal and omelet.”Yvette raised her eyebrows, then ordered the kitchen to prepare the meal.Raine got up. She purposely glanced over Yvette and headed to her room.“Raine, don’t you want some too?”When Yvette’s voice came from the back, Raine smirked but replied, “There’s no need; I’m not hungry.”Thus, only Summer and Yvette were left in the living room.Summer gobbled up the food under Yvette’s stare. She felt that she was not having a meal but undergoing a punishmentRaine came downstairs with a change in clothing. She waved, “Yvette, I’m heading out.”“You’re not feeling well. Should I get the driver?”“It’s alright. I already booked a ride.”While saying that, she had walked out of Valentine mansion.Through the window, Summer could clearly see a taxi waiting at the gate.Of course, Yvette had also seen the taxi. She snorted. The sound she made was so soft that one could miss it if they did not pay attention.However, Sum
On another side.Solomon and Daisy were present. Only Amara was absent.“Where is she?” Summer frowned a little, ‘Her old habit couldn’t have relapsed, could it?’“Ever since we started hanging out, she never returned to the casino.” Daisy was relieved while she said it.She nodded and replied sternly, “You can always remind her that I am sincere with my words so that she will remain careful and not repeat the same mistake.”“Among the Hart family, you are the one she’s most afraid of. You can do whatever you want.” Solomon sighed.Daisy also sighed, “It doesn’t matter who as long it is you whom she’s afraid of. Haven’t you taken your lunch? I’ll prepare pasta.”“Okay, what’s in it?”“Deep fried shrimp pasta.”“I’ll help with peeling and frying the shrimps.”The pasta was cooked, fried with shrimps, and ready to be served in just a short time.While eating, Daisy asked, “Anything happened during your first two months of pregnancy?”“Nothing much, just a bit more appetite fo
Due to his youth, he lacked the stature of a man, yet he looked neat and had calmness beyond his age.He stood out from afar, and Summer easily caught sight of it. He also attracted the awe of passersby. She walked up to him and noticed his freezing hands. Letting out a sigh, she handed him a pair of gloves, “Put them on.”“You kept them?” Jazz responded with a cheerful look.“I made these gloves. Of course, I would have them. Put them on quickly. How long have you waited?”“I just arrived.”From how he looked, Summer could tell that he had waited for quite some time, but she didn’t want to show it.They entered the opera and found their seats in a private box on the first floor.Their view of the stage was unobstructed.The performance began shortly after 8:30 pm. She had a liking for Chopin’s pieces, and today, every performance was Chopin’s famous compositions.The music was full of enthusiasm, without restraint, and expressive.Such wonderful music would have brought en
He stood facing her, bent over slightly, and helped her put on her hat and gloves. He was afraid of her feeling cold.When they arrived back at Valentine mansion, it was already 12:00 am. Surprisingly, Yvette was still awake.She frowned as they entered the mansion. Displeased, she questioned, “Why are you home so late? Where have you been?”Before Summer could reply, Jazz answered, “Mom, Summer was helping me with my French.”Yvette was left speechless. Nevertheless, she uttered, “Next time, tutoring can happen at Valentine mansion. Besides, no more staying out later than 10:00 pm.”“Mom, aren’t you too strict? We’re not kids anymore, is curfew still necessary?” Jazz responded casually.Yvette tapped on his shoulders. She chuckled, “Strict? It’s a rule.”Fortunately, she said no more but went to the bathroom. Summer quickly slipped upstairs at the opportunity.After she had bathed, applied mask, washed her face, and completely washed up, it was almost 1:00 am. Still, he wasn’t
He did not let go. He squeezed her shoulder so hard to the point where it felt like they were going to break. Then, only did he let go.The pain caused Raine’s face to shrivel. “Ouch... it hurts...”“So, you are still able to feel pain, huh?” His breath could be heard from behind her. Mark grasped her and turned her around. As they faced each other, he said sarcastically in a deep voice, “You don’t know how to make me stay, do you? I said I would leave, and you just let me leave?”‘You don’t know how to make me stay, do you? I said I would leave, and you just let me leave?’Such simply words. Yet, it had caused her tears to flow uncontrollably.She cried silently, leaned forward, and grabbed his waist tightly. She buried her face in his chest. Her tears wet his coat.Whether it was the past three years or the next three years, she had tried her very best to keep him by her side, but...Mark’s squinted sight fell upon her embrace. He cleared his throat and wrapped his arms over
“In the future, if you have not decided who you love, do not simply arouse my anger. Do you understand? Let’s return to Valentine mansion!”Still unable to remain calm, Raine answered, “But I still have to go—”Before she could finish saying, Mark cut her off coldly. “Where is a lady trying to go at 2:00 am? Get in the car!”As they rode on the black Land Rover, they did not speak to each other. There was only a dead atmosphere of awkwardness.Raine looked out the window. She still held on to the lilies he had gifted her. It was a bouquet that she would cherish.As she recalled her brother’s words, and when she had witnessed the closeness between Mark and Summer, she was deeply irritated, and her feelings wavered.But whenever she met Yvette, her wavered feelings would come undone.Undeniably, she was somewhat afraid of Yvette.Sadly, she had thus been trapped in her emotional turmoil.Seeing how close Mark was with Summer, she desperately wanted to hug him.But she regretted
Swiftly, he looked to one side, his lips twitched, and subconsciously replied, “I went to sign a contract……”“You went to sign a contract? Do you do that in a private box at the Opera? And with Raine too?”Deliberately looking puzzled, she questioned him with suspicion. Then, she gave him a good stare.She wanted to find out how he would respond.‘Signing a contract? Who was he trying to fool?’Mark looked back, and their gaze met.He kept quiet but looked at her with his eyes half-opened.Summer could clearly see her tiny reflection through his dark pupils. Although small, it was very much in focus.Her gaze was indescribably oppressive, but she remained calm and put on a faint smile.“No need to overthink. Jazz and I were just a few steps away from you. As we were leaving, I coincidentally saw you both. Also, there was a bouquet of lilies on the table.”She described everything she saw and left no stone uncovered.“What are you trying to say…” Mark stammered as he looked a
Right now, it felt like an insult.“Could it be that Mrs. Valentine has fallen for me?” He fixed his gaze was upon her, not wanting to miss any slight expression of her.Summer took a deep breath. With a bright smile, she answered, “You must be overthinking. We only take what we need in a trade.”His lips formed a straight line; he frowned, and there was immense coldness. Turning away, he strode into the bathroom.He took off his sweater and pants. He wore only his underwear and let warm water from the shower sprinkle over him from head to toe. But it did not take away his irritation.That irritation was queer, vague, and indescribable...In the room, Summer put the glass back on the table. Her lips curled as she sat quietly on the sofa.Sure enough, whoever reacted emotionally first would be the loser.After all, she could have overthought it. He didn’t have the slightest affection toward her.It was funny that she didn’t feel the slightest warmth but only coldness despite th
Chapter 1814Before Jazz came to pick up Essa, his elder brother told him he should give candies if he was blocked out of the door. The big brother got experience in his own wedding years ago. Jazz kept it in his mind. At the moment, under such circumstances, he generously distributed candies to everyone. Jazz was a smart guy! People were happy with the candies. They let him in and stopped making trouble for him. People were just having fun on their wedding day and making the atmosphere livelier. Essa's wedding dress was custom-made by the most famous designer in Paris. Summer had arranged it for her. It looked gorgeous on Essa. The wedding dress had a fishtail, which set off Essa's slender waist even more as if it could be grabbed in one hand. The dress was low-back, showing her fair skin. Under the light, Essa looked amazing! Essa was so beautiful, breathtakingly beautiful! Stepping on her crystal high heels, she walked slowly towards Jazz. The distance wasn't long,
Chapter 1813The neck was Essa's most sensitive spot. She felt itchy if someone touched her there, let alone that Jazz clung tight to there for so long. She could barely stand it. Her body was squirming timidly. "Don't seduce me!" Essa was angry, "I'm not seducing you! Just sleep! But can you not cling to me so tight?" "Why? Are you turned on by me?" Essa was lying with her back to him, her cheeks blushed, and she hissed, "Who is turned on?" ‘What the hell! The man is like a sex machine!’ "Since you are so sure of it, let me check you out." Essa wanted to kill herself, but before she did, she wanted to kill him first! "Are you lying, babe?" Jazz deliberately drawled. "Get away from me! If you don't want to sleep in the guest room, go sleep on the couch! I cannot sleep with you clinging to me so tight!" But Jazz ignored her demand. Essa's whole face had turned red, so red as if it was about to bleed. "Jazz!" "You can be louder. I'm fine with it anyway
Chapter 1812Jazz naturally had no objection because he couldn’t wait to get married. He had always been determined, and as long as he made the decision, he would never change his mind!Now that he had decided to marry her, he must do it!Essa had heard her words. Although she thought it was a little too hasty, she kept silent, giving tacit consent.They were getting married in fifteen days! It was really fast!But because the bridegroom was Jazz, she was not panicked at all. She was calm because cuddling up together with him like this made her feel happy.That night was not easy. Jazz was like a wolf who had been hungry for decades, and he would not let go of the delicious meat that had been put in front of his mouth.They had sex for another whole night. Although Essa was strong, she was no match for a man.Her legs and waist were so weak that she had to support her waist with both hands in order to stand up. She thought Jazz should not have been so horny even if he had hadn'
Chapter 1811Jazz lowered his head slightly and kissed her.Essa could not pretend to be sleeping any longer, so she opened her eyes and pressed her hands against his chest."Morning, baby." He stared at her tenderly and asked, "How did you feel last night? Are you satisfied?"She glared at him, not wanting to speak.But she didn't know her eyes were full of tenderness and love now.After the sex last night, Jazz could not resist such a temptation anymore.He bowed his head, intending to kiss her."Get up! I have to go to work! If you dare to kiss me now, I will definitely beat you up!"Jazz didn't kiss her but shrugged his shoulders.He was not afraid of her threat, but he knew it was her first time last night. He thought he could not ask her to make love again in the morning. Otherwise, she would be too tired.Essa was satisfied to see him give up. She glanced at the time and found she was about to be late, so she didn't want to waste time chatting with him anymore.But w
Chapter 1810"Why are you so sensitive?" Jazz smiled lightly, enjoying her current reaction."You’re talking nonsense! You are hugging me too tight. Back away..." She blushed slightly, keeping twisting her body.She had never had such intimate contact with a man before, so she felt hot all over and acted unnaturally."Do you think this distance is too close? We will be closer…"Essa couldn't take it anymore, so she stretched out her hands, pushed against his chest, and said, "Stop it!""Why? You have to get used to this. We will have more intimate interactions, so you have to get used to..."She felt a little scared about such intimate contact.Jazz pressed his body against hers tightly. The scenery outside was blurry at night, and the two of them were alone in the same room, so it was easy for them to become turned on, and sparks were flying between them.His long fingers began to take off her clothes.Soon, she was naked. Jazz picked her up and placed her on the bed."I'm
Chapter 1809Jazz opened the car door for her with a smile and said, "Baby, have an enjoyable time at work."After finishing speaking, he started the car and stepped on the accelerator, and then, the car disappeared without a trace, leaving Essa standing there in a daze.But she still needed to enter the police station to work. Even if she stood here for two hours, she could not solve the problem. There was no point in evading issues, so she decided to get in. Then, she gritted her teeth and walked in, keeping her eyes looking straight ahead.However, even if she didn’t look at others, others would still look at her. Along the way, many people stared at her.They had not expected Essa to be so open. She had actually done such a thing at the gate of the police station!Essa felt her cheeks were burning, but she still forced a smile and tried to be a thick-skinned person.She was hypnotizing herself.When she got into her office, she felt as if she had been flayed by the gazes
Chapter 1808"A few years. Why did you call him a bastard?""You still care about him? I just want to call him a bastard. Don't be silly. There are few innocent men like me. Think about it! It is cost-effective for you to marry me. You have never been married before, and neither have I. To be honest, with my appearance and status, it was not easy to stay single till now. Don’t you think it's very touching?"Hearing this, Essa was completely speechless."It's not touching at all. Are you sure you’re not impotent? Why are you a virgin till now? As you said, you have enough merits to fascinate others!"Hearing this, Jazz on the other end of the phone became sullen and said, "Are you doubting my potency?"Women’s suspicion was the most intolerable thing to men! How could she doubt his sexual potency? It had hurt his pride!"I didn't doubt it before, but you emphasized it over and over again. It is you that made me feel suspicious..." She took a sip of water. Compared to his exaspe
Chapter 1807Essa had told her that Summer was also from an ordinary family. Seeing she and Mark were so affectionate to each other, she felt relieved and believed that Mark was a good man.It was hard to imagine such a handsome man with a high status would be the same as an ordinary man when he was with his family.On the other side of the table, Essa was putting food on Jazz’s plate, while Jazz was picking out fishbones for her. Both of them had faint smiles on their faces, showing genuine love to each other.Essa’s mother let out a sigh of relief.After dinner, Mark insisted on sending the three of them home. Essa shook her head repeatedly and rejected because there were a lot of taxis outside the hotel."This is our first dinner together, so we must send you home. In this way, we can know where you live…"Although Mark's words were polite, they had an irresistible sense of solemnity.Jazz had wanted to refuse too, but after hearing Mark’s words, he swallowed the words back.
Chapter 1806Jazz walked over and handed her red roses."You're too high-profile!" Essa kneaded her forehead with her hand, feeling a headache."Don't you like it?" Jazz smiled."I like it very much." She took a deep sniff. The roses were exuding a light fragrance, making her mood good."My brother and sister-in-law want to have dinner with you and your family tonight. Do you want to meet them?"Essa blinked, "Didn't we meet before?""Yes, but it's not formal. This time, it will be a formal meeting at the Grande Hotel at eight o'clock in the evening…"Essa rubbed her forehead, then went home, and told her mother about the dinner. Her mother was a little worried. She had only met Jazz before, and Mark was a big shot that she could only see on TV. When he suddenly wanted to meet them, Essa’s mother felt nervous.Essa kept comforting her, saying there would be no problem because Mark was very approachable and easygoing.She then changed her clothes and put on makeup. Later, Jazz