Blake was choking on a cherry. It took a while, but she finally coughed it up. The photography crew suddenly encountered someone rarely seen, and it left them silent with fear.The person nearby cautiously reminded Blake, "Mr. Harrison planned to wear this outfit at Mr. Jardin's wedding. It was custom-made by the X.M brand. Watch yourself."Blake immediately put on a sly smile, walked up, and grabbed Kevin's hand. "Come on, it's just a piece of clothing! I can buy another one for you right now. Mr. Harrison, you're not that stingy, are you? You were so generous before and gave me all the money you had on you."Kevin looked at Blake, who was a head shorter than him and yet demonstrated strong adaptability in challenging situations. He chose not to dwell on the matter. "Wait for me in the parking lot downstairs in an hour."Blake nodded. "No problem."Kevin had an intense and intimidating vibe, just like Zach. They were equally formidable. When Kevin turned to leave, he suddenly hal
Kevin explained, "Audrey is the daughter of the mayor of Ventropolis, and some of our company's projects require the mayor's approval."'Hmph, fine!' Blake thought. She smiled at Kevin, then casually tossed the half-empty water bottle she had just finished drinking onto him."Sorry! It's past work hours now. Go visit her yourself if you want to. I'm not tagging along as a third wheel."Next to them was SereneCare Hospital. It was convenient for Blake to have dinner around here as she could easily walk home in about fifteen to twenty minutes. She pulled twenty bucks from her pocket and handed it to Kevin."This is for the ride."Then, Blake swiftly opened the car door, got out, and closed the door. She did not look back as she left.'I must be out of my mind. Instead of going home, I remained hungry without eating and followed him to this place.'Blake entered a restaurant at the end of the street. After placing her bag, she immediately ordered a full table's worth of dishes.Ke
"Careful." When Liam saw Blake was about to fall, he reached out from his pocket and caught her around the waist. The passerby who accidentally bumped into her quickly apologized.After steadying Blake, Liam noticed the flashing green light. Subconsciously, he grabbed her hand. Blake was momentarily stunned. She looked at the hand holding hers and quickly withdrew it as they reached the other side of the street."Thank you! I didn't expect to be so engrossed in talking to you again that I forgot to watch the road. I'll be more careful next time."Liam put his hand back in his pocket and said calmly, "It's okay. Your hands are a bit cold."Blake exclaimed, "Ah, that's just me. I'm always cold, especially when winter hits. My hands and feet are freezing, but it's okay. I've gotten used to it."Liam remained silent. After walking for a while, Blake suddenly remembered, "Isn't your place supposed to be the other way around from where we're walking?"Liam's eyes flashed, and he replie
Liam entered the door code. The door chimed and swung open. He reached for the light switch on the wall, flooding the living room with brightness. The spotless room revealed neatly stacked files on the table. Blake ran her hand along the cabinet at the entrance, noting how neatly everything was arranged.'Compared to this place, I'm living in a pigsty.'She asked, "Where do you keep your medicine? I'll get it for you. Sit on the sofa and rest for a while."Blake did not receive a response. When she looked over, Liam was already asleep on the sofa. Blake had no choice but to look for the medicine. After a while, she finally found it in his room. After some thought, Blake put it back and returned to the living room. She boiled a pot of water, set it to keep warm, and covered him with a blanket, thinking that when he woke up, he could have some warm water.She stepped forward, removed his shoes, and carefully laid him against a pillow.After tucking him in, Blake hid on the sofa, wat
Blake hesitated for a moment, not understanding his intention. Then, she realized and said, "In that case, you can transfer my permanent position to Susan. I'm leaving in three days, and there's no point in me staying. I had agreed to stay before because of Madelyn. Since that's over now, let's just call it quits."Kevin rarely gazed at her with emotion, though it was not anger but dissatisfaction. He said, "What do you think Jardin Corporation is? A place you just can come and go as you please?"Blake sneered. She leaned over the table to gaze at Kevin, "Mr. Harrison, you wouldn't be reluctant to see me go, would you?"Kevin's eyebrows furrowed, and Blake knew it was a sign of his anger. He never had a good temper with her, and she did not want to receive a cold shoulder. After toning down her smile, Blake stood up straight and earnestly said to him, "Mr. Harrison, I'm serious this time. Initially, being an assistant was merely a means to make a living for me. Now I realize that th
Olivia who was standing at the side reminded, "Liam, the person we're waiting for is almost here. Let's go in now."Liam did not look at her. He continued staring at Blake as he said, "Let's have lunch together later."Blake happily nodded, "Sure."Liam responded, "I'll come find you later."Blake replied, "Okay."After she returned to the office, she put the contract into the drawer before continuing to enjoy her relaxed working hours.Janice envied her, "I'm so jealous of you! Now, you get a salary without having to do anything. Unlike us... We have endless tasks to do."Blake put a peanut into her mouth, "That's because I'm Ms. Samford's assistant. I can't do anything about her not being in the company. You do know that we're sitting right in front of Kevin. I can't help you with your tasks."Janice adjusted her glasses and sighed deeply.Blake put on her headphones and finished watching an entire drama series.It was already lunchtime without her realizing it.While she
A photo was sent to a Jardin Corporation employee's group chat.The photo was accompanied by a text: [Oh my, Blake looks like a person with integrity, but she's actually fooling around. Isn't she with Mr. Harrison? Yet, she's holding another man's hand in public.]People started replying to it in the group chat just a few seconds later: [Mind your own business! She comes from a powerful family. She even has the support of the CEO's wife. She has nothing to worry about.][Yes! You better not interfere. Otherwise, Blake might get unhappy and ask the CEO to fire you. Anyway... Just stay away from her.][Sigh, we don't have a strong family background! We have to work so much every day. She has nothing to do in the office, and yet, her salary is higher than mine. It's so frustrating how unfair life is!]Blake still had no idea that so many people were talking bad about her behind her back. The conversation in that group chat had been screenshot and spread to other department's own grou
Liam said, "She approached me before!""What do you mean?"Liam did not want to keep it from her, so he explained everything in detail.Blake said, "What did you say? Yvonne wanted you to look for Madelyn four years ago? But why?"Weren't you still in the hospital at that time? Why'd she come to you? Liam... Who are you exactly?"Liam appeared indifferent as he looked toward a nearby place, "I'm just an ordinary person. Blake, you have to keep this a secret for me."Blake responded, "Don't worry. I won't reveal a single word to anyone."Liam replied, "Let's go back. I still have work to do."Blake said, "Okay. How many chapters will you be updating today?"Liam responded, "How many chapters do you want to read?"Blake answered, "I want to read the final chapter. You've already written over three million words. Isn't the story going to finish soon?"Liam replied, "Many words don't necessarily mean it's ending soon. For me, it's just the beginning."Blake said, "I wonder if M
Liam was standing in the rain, and though it hadn't been long, he was thoroughly drenched.Blake quickly pulled him close, her voice laced with concern. "Are you crazy? It's pouring rain! What if you catch a cold?"Liam's look was subdued, his face showing signs of fatigue. "I'm okay. This is for you; I didn't want you to have to come out in this weather."As Blake took in his forlorn appearance, her heart softened suddenly. 'Am I losing my mind?' she thought."Now you'll have to pay more attention to me, Blake... I was just so scared of losing you. I've put everything I have into getting you to agree to marry me; the idea of you walking away is unbearable."Overwhelmed with emotion, Blake locked eyes with him. "Did she teach you to say that too?" she asked, her hand moving on its own to brush away the raindrops from his hair.A maid nearby, observing the scene, rushed over with a blanket and an umbrella. However, Grace, fully grasping the gravity of the moment, halted her. Ackno
Cecilia said, "It's fine. Let's give them a week. Rearrange the flight and all the plans for the trip. This is Blake's first time getting married and going abroad for honeymoon. I want to make sure she has a good time."Susan nodded. "Okay, Ms. Samford."Not long after Cecilia left, three editors who used to work for Olivia's company entered her office. All of them spoke in panic, "Ms. Blue, what should we do? Ms. Samford already knows everything. If the legal department finds out about it, will we go to jail?"Olivia remained calm as she said, "Don't panic. Just focus on your work.""But we got into this company through you. What if they say we got into this company through the back door and then fired us?"Olivia sat at her desk, supporting her forehead with her hands. She was obviously panicking. "Don't worry, I'll handle this."You guys can leave now."Olivia did not expect this matter to be exposed so soon. She wondered how Cecilia found out about it. 'Could it be that she'
StartReading Literary was the last place Cecilia wanted to be. But she made an exception this time.Olivia had just finalized a cooperative copyright deal with another website company. Several editors from her own company were there at StartReading Literary. As she entered the office, she saw all the editors from StartReading Literary sitting upright, not daring to make a sound.She also saw her office door was wide open. She frowned as she walked into her office and was surprised to see an unexpected gust.Olivia put down the documents in her hand. "Ms. Samford, what brings you here?"With her legs crossed and Susan standing behind her, Cecilia stared at Olivia, who was in front of her.Cecilia sneered and stood up. She ran her fingers along the desk. "StartReading is actually the last place I want to be. I came here because I found out that you enjoy meddling in other people's affairs. Otherwise, you wouldn't even qualify to see me."Olivia instantly looked wary. She remained s
Liam stood up. He watched as Blake, who looked weary, walked away. "Blake, what do you want me to do so you'll like me?"Blake did not stop walking. Instead, she took even bigger steps and left.She went to the Harper residence, which surprised everyone.Grace asked, "Blake? Why did you come back here? Where's Liam? Why didn't he come back with you?"Blake stuttered, unable to find the words. She just made up an excuse, saying, "It's nothing. I just wanted to come back."After Hannah and Yael left the wedding last night, they went back to the research institute.As for Simon, he went to the farm to manage the business.After Blake went to her room, Grace became worried. She followed her and saw her sitting with a blank expression in the room, not knowing what to do.When Blake saw Grace, she quickly adjusted her mood. "Grace, why are you here?""I came to check on you. Blake, what's wrong? Did you have a fight with Liam? You just had your wedding yesterday, and you're already
The pregnancy test report came out fifteen minutes after Blake did the test. She was indeed pregnant. She was even seven weeks pregnant.Blake had indeed been involved with Kevin while in Northern Myanmar over a month ago.She held the medical report while standing bewildered in the cold hospital corridor. Lights shone through the floor-to-ceiling window onto her body, but all Blake felt was the cold, which made her hands and feet numb.She was lost in her thoughts. 'I'm really pregnant. What should I do with this baby? I want it to be born more than anyone else. But now, everything has changed. This child shouldn't come into this world.'She wandered in the corridor. Suddenly, she saw someone coming out of another gynecological room.She thought, 'Some things are just destined by fate. When I long to see him, even catching a glimpse of him in a dream feels like a luxury, an unattainable wish. But now, when I don't want to see him, it seems he appears everywhere I go.'Kevin supp
Blake wondered, 'I'm now pregnant with Kevin's child. What should I do?'She woke up groggily when she felt someone carry her. She opened her heavy eyelids and asked, "What time is it now?"Liam responded, "It's four-thirty in the morning. It's still early; go back to sleep for a while more."Blake said in a hoarse voice, "I've made an appointment for an abortion at eight o'clock. Regardless of whether I'm really pregnant or not, I don't want to keep this child."She had thought about it all night and believed this was the best decision.Kevin was going to get engaged. Blake believed he would get married and Audrey would give birth to his children. There was simply no need for her to complicate things further.She thought, 'If I choose to be selfish and decide to keep this baby, and if people find out about it, my child will be treated as an illegitimate child. I don't even dare to imagine how badly the child will be treated.'If giving birth to the baby will bring it a lifetime
Blake continued, "What about you, Liam? Do you mind?"If you do, you can choose to divorce me. After all, I've wronged you. No one wants to marry a woman who's carrying someone else's child."Liam stepped forward on the shattered cup and hugged her tightly. "I don't mind. Blake, I love you, including everything about you. I don't mind your past. I just want to start over with you. I didn't tell you about the pregnancy because I was selfish; I wanted to keep you by my side."Blake, your child is my child. I want to raise the baby with you."Don't leave me, okay?"Blake did not know why, but she was not surprised by her pregnancy. However, she felt that there were still some things that she could not let go of, though she was unsure what those were.She was not as calm as she had imagined.She thought about her past events. Then, she indifferently said, "Liam, I don't want this child. Since I'm prepared to be with you, I won't keep this child. It wouldn't be fair to you."Liam di
On this romantic night, the moon was obscured by the clouds.Breathing heavily, Blake felt some pain in her abdomen. She asked to stop. "Liam, my stomach hurts. I think I'm going to have my period soon."Liam sobered up instantly. "I'll go get you some medicine."She peeked out from under the blanket as the bedside lamp turned on. She could clearly see Liam's naked upper body. Her face flushed as she averted her gaze. "It's fine. Just help me call the front desk and ask them to bring up a pack of sanitary pads. I'll go to the bathroom to deal with it."Liam replied, "Let's go to the hospital tomorrow for a check-up."Blake picked up her clothes from the floor and went to the bathroom. "It's okay. It's probably just my period."However, judging by the blood flowing out, it did not seem like menstrual blood to Blake. It looked like something else.Blake's voice came from the bathroom again. "I think we should go to the hospital."She sat on the toilet and watched the tall, slende
Blake had no bridesmaids, so she returned to the hotel room alone. As she stepped out of the elevator and was ready to use the room key card in her hand to swipe and enter the room, she suddenly saw a figure appear from the corner of her eye.She stopped her action and looked at the person who had left the wedding earlier.At that moment, Blake felt her breath catch, but it was only fleeting. She then quickly regained her composure and averted her gaze. She asked, "Didn't you leave? Why are you still here?"Kevin replied, "Congratulations."Upon hearing his congratulations, Blake felt a mix of amusement and discomfort. "There's nothing to congratulate. If anything, I should congratulate you. You're soon to be the mayor's son-in-law. In the future, we won't belong in the same social class anymore."I'm tired and came back to rest. You should leave now before Liam comes up and sees you here."Don't look for me again. I don't want him to misunderstand."Kevin responded, "Audrey and