The manager smiled and continued, "Mr. and Mrs. Jardin have reserved the whole place."Blake could not hide her envy. She said, "Imagine being that wealthy! One day, I'd love to do the same."Liam looked at Blake and smiled, "You will."Olivia stopped outside the corridor and said, "Mrs. Jardin just wants to meet Liam, so we don't need to go in, Ms. Dion. Let's just sit at the main dining area."Blake chuckled and boasted, "I'm sorry, but I'm here to meet my friend. I've already texted Madelyn on the way here."Liam chuckled and said, "It's okay. She can come with me. You can go back, Olivia. When we are done, I will send Blake back."Olivia furrowed her brows, then swiftly suppressed her emotions. She replied, "Alright, there are matters regarding your publishing that need my attention. Don't forget to check your royalties this month. There might be a surprise in there.""Let's go," said Liam. He opened the door and ignored Olivia. Blake smiled at Liam followed him in.In the
Liam had not left yet and asked, "Why didn't you give her the latte you bought?"Blake picked up the remaining three lattes and said, "Madelyn had surgery before and still recovering, so she can't drink this. Besides, it's been out for so long. If she got sick from drinking it, Mr. Jardin might kill me. You don't know how scary he can be."Blake took a deep breath and continued, "It's up to me to finish it all."Zach had recently upgraded to a luxurious new Bentley. He spent most of his time by Madelyn's side while making preparations for their wedding. The new car offered a smooth ride and had plenty of space. Besides the drinks and food, it was mostly filled with baby supplies.Zach asked Madelyn, "Have you met him?"Madelyn replied, "Mhm, he's quite young. I think Blake is dating Liam. They seem like a perfect match."Zach's expression kept changing throughout the conversation. It turned gloomy at the start before returning to normal."You're already married, so stop dreaming
Blake fought back, "No, I'm already off the clock."Kevin warned her, "Did you forget what I told you? You'll suffer the consequence if you don't get in."'He's threatening me!' Blake thought. She shouted back at him firmly, "We've already broken up, so why are you still looking for me? It's after work, and you still want to take up my free time! You're heartless!"After Blake finished, she pretended to cry and wiped her tears. Kevin lost his patience and got out of his car. He said, "Before you cry, make sure you have tears on your face.""Mr. Harrison," A gentle voice suddenly rang from not far away. Blake saw her and greeted her with a bowed head, "Ms. Parker.""What a coincidence! We meet again," Audrey Parker said."Ms. Parker, it's windy today. Let us go inside quickly," Audrey's maid suggested.Audrey was dressed in a white fur coat while her hair was tied into a bun. Her features were soft and had an air of elegance. She also looked weak, as if a gust of wind could blow
Liam replied, "I do."Liam's reply was lost in a cold breeze, and Blake could not hear it clearly. Leaves rustled and fell from the roadside trees as she turned back. She felt disappointed.'Kevin had already left with Audrey.' Blake thought to herself.Blake embraced herself and straightened her long, wispy hair near her ear. She asked, "Liam, why is this happening to me? He's the one who asked me out, but why is he so cold to me now? We just broke up yesterday, and now he's keeping me in suspense. Do you think he's just keeping me on the hook?"Blake may not be a top student but she graduated from a reputable university. She did not have much dating experience in her student days. The senior Blake dated found her too rigid and chose the campus belle from the neighboring art school instead.She remained single until now, and it was rare for her to find someone she liked. However, the person she liked was treating her badly.Blake had never felt so frustrated. She continued, "Eve
Blake lay on the couch with an adoring gaze, tilting her head as she watched the person who looked handsome even when reading documents.The staff in the Administrative Department were jealous that she got to work as Kevin's assistant. They thought being able to see his good looks every day could make their food taste better.After Kevin finished his work, Blake switched off the last main switch, and they stepped into the elevator to go down. Coincidentally, a group of coworkers who had just finished work emerged from the adjacent elevator on the ground floor, excitedly discussing plans to grab some late-night snacks.One bold female colleague among them called to Kevin, "Mr. Harrison, did you guys also just finish work? How about grabbing a bite with us? With the company landing such a big project, it wouldn't be right if Mr. Harrison didn't treat us!""Yes! We rarely work this late. Mr. Harrison, please join us for late-night snacks!" The colleagues behind them all chimed in."I
Blake thought, 'They say to tell me fresh gossip? They had set me up. I wouldn't have come if I knew they were taking advantage of me. Never have I ever let someone take advantage of me.'Blake nudged the person beside her with her elbow, "Hey, isn't my boss who approves my salary here? With him around, I don't have to treat for this meal today."Christina Hartwell was the top performer in the Sales Department. She had a melodious voice with a sweet Taiwanese accent. Many people in the company were fascinated by her. With her beautifully manicured fingers under her chin, she blinked her big eyes at Kevin. The male colleagues around her were stunned by her state.Christina said, "Blake, from what I'm hearing, it seems like there's something between you and Mr. Harrison. Are you two in a relationship?""No way! The company prohibits office romances. If they find out, the couple could get fired. However, I don't think Mr. Harrison would be the one to lead in breaking company rules, ri
"My goodness! Blake is really something! When did she become so popular with everyone?" one of the colleagues exclaimed.Kevin remained unflinching but set down his glass with an inexplicably strange expression. Everyone watched as Blake staggered over, and Kevin was the only one who did not turn back. They were eager to see what astonishing things she would do next. However, what came next was not expected.Blake held the beer and walked up behind Kevin. Then, she leaned on his back and rested one hand on his shoulder. She said, "Hey! Who's this? Why haven't I seen you before? What's your name? Which department you're in? Where do you live? Are you in a relationship? How old are you this year? Who's in your family? Tell me everything."Everyone was shocked. "Blake, are you crazy?"Kevin cast a chilling, intimidating gaze at Edison standing nearby and asked, "How much did you let her drink?"Edison said, "She was fine after just one can earlier, but now she's had three. Besides, t
It was from that dinner onwards that Kevin and Blake's relationship started to change slowly. When someone fell for another, it did not require any reason. All it took was a small excuse they found or a moment that made their heart flutter.This moment came at a bad time, when Kevin tricked her and Mya, taking them to Southern Haven Villas to use as leverage against Madelyn. Since then, Blake began to see that her relationship with Kevin was just professional, without any special bond or affection.However, every girl's heart tended to gravitate toward a man much stronger than her. That made her see him in a better light, imagining him to be more wonderful than he was. But it was just an illusion.Once the illusion broke, Blake would see that the man she liked was not as remarkable as she had thought. However, moving on from these feelings turned out to be harder than expected.When Blake arrived in her neighborhood, she kept her head down, appearing lost and distraught. She did no