"Stop playing around," Zach said as he grabbed her hand.He then answered the phone in front of her, "Father."Zach lightly pushed her away, along with her hand that was tightly holding onto his arm, before walking out to the balcony.Their conversation was not loud, but Jadie could faintly hear some of it. Right before he closed the door, Jadie heard Yvonne's name.Hayson said, "This is a rare opportunity for you, a chance for you to build your network in the business circle. There's no harm in going to Avalon for management training. You don't have to worry about your position. I've already arranged everything."Zach asked, "Is this your decision or the Young family's?"Hayson responded, "She's the future heir of the Young family, and you're my son. I'll always prioritize your development over Madelyn's. I hope you won't waste my efforts. This decision is final. After Madelyn gets engaged to the Arnold family, you'll go to Avalon with Yvonne for training for six months before r
At this moment, Kai received a very interesting message on his phone.He thought, 'Turns out that Donna, who had been imprisoned, is now out of jail... Interesting. She's been released just one month before the engagement. Is he really planning to make a move so soon?'"Dr. Stewart, a lady named Wincy Burton wants to see you," his medical assistant said, approaching him.Xander put his phone away and asked, "Where's she now?"The assistant responded, "I've brought her to your office."Kai replied, "Okay."As soon as Kai walked into his office, he saw an oddly familiar woman. She was standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling window wearing a light-colored dress and with long blonde hair. Her hands were crossed.Wincy turned around as soon as she heard the footsteps behind her and exclaimed, "It's been a long time, Dr. Stewart!" Her tone was filled with emotion.Kai waved his hand signaling his assistant behind him to leave the room. The medical assistant did so, closing the offi
In the three months of her recovery, his surprise indeed had not disappointed her. But she remembered what he said for three years.Wincy's expression was unnatural as she looked away."Why are you avoiding me?" Kai's tone was alluring.He then lifted her chin, and Wincy blushed. When she felt the soft touch on her lips, her eyes widened instantly.She thought, 'He...'Before Wincy could react, Kai deftly opened her lips and kissed her skillfully.With her physical desire awakened, Wincy impulsively decided to go along with him and kissed him back.Upon noticing that Wincy did not resist, Kai kissed her more intensely. He would never refuse a woman who willingly offered herself to him.He then suddenly lifted her skirt with his hand and grabbed her sexy, curvy, soft butt. Wincy was panting as their lips separated, out of breath.Kai asked, "Shall we take this to the bed?"Wincy was shy and began to blush. She nodded.The next second, Wincy felt her body become weightless as
"Let go of me!" Lana smelled the sickly sweet scent of perfume and a lipstick mark left on his neck, along with a red mark and rumpled clothing. It was not hard to imagine how intense Wincy and Kai's actions had been.Lana struggled. Her gaze at him was blatantly filled with disgust.Kai asked, "Are you jealous?"Lana scratched across his face with her fingernail, leaving a mark on his seductive face. Kai was in pain and released his grip. A hint of gloominess flashed past his eyes. Lana furiously got up from his lap. She adjusted her clothes before lifting her hand to slap him, "Don't you dare touch me with your filthy hands!"Kai's face was turned to the side after being slapped, but he was not angry. Instead, he smiled as he said, "You're too gentle. I prefer it when you're a bit more forceful." His gaze was filled with desire, aggressiveness, and excitement.Lana frowned tightly. She looked at him as if he were a lunatic, "For the first two accidents, we'll pretend nothing eve
Madelyn asked, "Do we really need to invite so many people? It's just an engagement." The pen ink on the card had not completely dried yet, so she put it down after taking a look.Ethan responded, "We do. You're the future lady of the Arnold family, so you'll inevitably interact with these people. Take a look at the list. If there are people you don't want to meet, we'll just strike their names off."The paper was filled with numerous names written on it.Madelyn shook her head, "I didn't expect an engagement to be so troublesome. If I were to handle it, I'd definitely back out."As soon as she said that, a vague memory suddenly flooded her mind.In the scene, she was wearing a white dress with her long, black hair cascading down smoothly. It was just before her university graduation. Instead of taking graduation photos, she went back to Zach and her house to start preparing for their upcoming wedding.She searched online for what was needed to be prepared for the wedding.After
When the warden of the women's prison went to check on Donna, who was kept in solitary isolation, the warden was furious. The Arnold family had specifically instructed that they only wanted her to suffer a little in prison, not to have her killed.If the warden had not gone to check on Donna, she might have died.On the fifth day after Donna was admitted to the hospital for treatment and woke up, she had been emotionally unstable and demanded to see Ethan, but Ethan was not someone she could just meet because she wanted to. Everyone there just thought that she was mentally ill.Donna had been reported on television before and many people knew about it, but no one would believe what a person like her said. She was simply being treated as a lunatic.When the superior ordered the subordinate to handle Donna, she was then sent to a mental hospital. She was locked up for five days there.She was tied to the bed, forcibly sedated, and given medication. Her time there had been hell, as w
Donna continued saying, "I was actually framed and sent to this mental hospital. If you lend me your phone, we can do whatever you want. I'll go along with it."If you're worried that I'll see your face, you can blindfold me. I won't say a word about this. And after I get out, you'll get some benefits too."Anthony still did not dare to speak. This time, he gathered the courage to walk back to the bedside. His hands trembled as he stretched his hands to touch her chest.Donna made a seductive sound. She moaned lightly, "Continue...Harder."The desire in his eyes slowly intensified as his movements became even more unrestrained.Once his lust was awakened, it was almost impossible to suppress it.Donna was like a doll being toyed at will. She endured the man's movements on top of her, who was emitting a foul smell.Her blank and emotionless gaze turned fierce and ruthless. She thought, 'Ethan...I'll fight you to the death!'Nearly an hour later, Anthony's actions stopped. He the
The hours of waiting felt longer to Donna than the time she had spent in prison. She was impatient to leave.At long last, it was eleven at night. At this moment, the mental hospital was empty. but the lights in the corridor were still on. The quiet hallway was bathed in an eerie green light. It was extremely dark at the end of the corridor. The sound of water dripping from a faucet in the cold restroom could faintly be heard. The scene was extremely creepy.When the door of Donna's ward was opened, she saw a dark figure quietly walking by. The person threw a car key and a sharp dagger on the floor.Donna wondered, 'How did this mysterious person manage to move so freely in this hospital?'However, her mind was filled with hatred, and she could not care less about it now. After she picked up the items from the floor, she did not hurry to leave. Instead, she sat quietly on the bed, as if waiting for something.At twelve midnight, her door was opened again. Anthony openly walked str
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