"What's the deal with this guy and Ms. Sutton? Could he be her lover?" The crowd speculated, their minds racing with curiosity."No way!" They quickly dismissed the absurd idea. Blake wasn't someone who would have an affair with just anyone. Besides, Blake was known for her icy demeanor."But if no
As Lucas walked slowly toward the entrance of the banquet hall, Blake's expression changed."Who are you?" Sean frowned, eyeing Lucas with an unexpected wave of hostility."I'm Lucas Xenos, Deputy General of the Ace Military Region and Blake's fiancé." Lucas introduced himself with a hint of provoca
Blake was stunned by Sean's firm words. She had never imagined that Sean would talk like that in front of her.He was still as foolish and stubborn as he had been seven years ago.That was why she had decided to deceive him. She didn't want Sean to risk his life for her.Sean's words instantly trigg
"Hey, did you hear that? It's Blake's choice!" Lucas said to Sean with an air of triumph.He was Blake's choice. She wouldn't choose some leech who hid behind women and talked big. Sean paid no attention to Lucas' provocation.He raised his head and stared deeply at Blake.His eyes had lost all ent
"She's ruthless!" Lindsay snarled as she watched Blake and Lucas leave. Immediately after, she shot a shocked expression in Sean's direction. "Then again, I didn't think you'd have such a relationship with her.""Quit making fun of me, Colonel Zinn." Sean chuckled wryly and shook his head.Lindsay
"Cecilia." Sean turned to gaze at Cecilia with a hint of guilt. "Are you okay, Sean?" Cecilia frowned, ceiling concerned for him. She knew he valued his relationships dearly. What happened earlier had likely affected him deeply."I'm fine." Sean shook his head. The guilt in his eyes grew as he gaze
Those were Sean's innermost thoughts. He expressed everything he wanted to Cecilia without concealing anything.The misunderstanding from seven years ago wasn't actually a misunderstanding. Hence, Sean saw no point in pining after Blake anymore."Thank you for telling all this, Sean," Cecilia said.
The fearsome group stopped outside the hotel entrance. Each soldier was armed with a weapon and had a stern gaze. Standing before the group was Lucas, who had both hands behind his back. He cocked a brow tauntingly at Sean, who stood at the top of the stairs. His lips curved into a smirk, revealin