Lillian's perspective.The banquet was held in the mansion. Until the banquet was about to start, Ismail still hadn't said a word to me.Hiding in the bedroom alone, I didn't even know if I should attend the dinner party. No one had told me anything about it. The garden was already brightly lit and full of guests.Finally, a maid brought me a dress. Overjoyed, I took the box and opened it to see a snow-white strapless dress. The style was nothing special, but it was elegant, delicate, and lovely.With just one glance, I fell in love with it.The maid asked me to change into the dress and go downstairs to welcome guests. I didn't dare to waste any time. I changed into the dress and turned around in front of the mirror. It looked beautiful on me. I wondered who had such good taste?Of course, it was not the time to care about such things. I tidied up my dress and went downstairs, satisfied with my appearance.Downstairs, the Queen and Ismail were chatting with the guests in the room.S
Lillian's perspective.With Chloe having gone, only Kayden and I were left in the corridor. The mood soured immediately.He and I had never been alone ever since I found out that he had gotten together with Chloe, nor had we ever said a word to each other. At that moment, we both felt a little awkward and self-conscious.I felt like I should charge towards him, slap him, and lash out at him. However, the appeal no longer had any chokehold on me. Perhaps I had no love left for him, which explained why I couldn't really be bothered with whatever it was he had done.It was, however, Kayden who first gave me a small smile and called out gently, "Lilian—""You mean 'Chloe', Mr. Kayden." I interrupted him timely. My tone was flat and unemotional as I continued, "Mr. Kayden, you and the young lady from before were the ones who sent me to the Amus family. That makes you responsible for hiding my identity to the end. Of course, if you're not worried that Ismail will find out that you and Miss
Lillian's perspective"What else do you think you have to catch my eye?""A*swipe!" I cursed. I got up and was about to leave when Ismail gripped my wrist. The next moment, my body fell on him.With a turn of his body, he pressed me under him and kissed—no, bit—my neck. Alcohol had clearly made him more aggressive.I gasped in pain and instinctively began to shove him away. Try as I might, he was still on top of me, unbudging.He bit my neck with a vengeance, and his words were dripping with vindictiveness as he said, "Do you know how much I hate you?""Come on, wake up. I'm not her," I patted him on the back and shouted.He was really, really drunk.Why would he suddenly think of that woman? He had never mentioned her before. Was it because of the dress I had worn?If that was the case, then I had indeed played a crucial role in it.He was still as gruff as ever, but I gradually gave up on struggling against his hold. If he had to let off steam before he could feel better, then so be
Lillian's perspective."I'm sure. Why are you asking me that?""Luna, a lot of reporters will be outside today," the driver, Bruno, replied."It doesn't matter. Just drop me off halfway. I have a face mask prepared," I patted my backpack with a smile. Just then, Meylani had reminded me that there would be reporters outside. Of course I would be on guard.Bruno didn't say anything else. He looked at Ismail and, having gotten his assent, started the car and drove toward the gate of the Amus family's house.Sure enough, there were a lot of media reporters crowding the entrance early in the morning. Seeing a car come out, the reporters immediately rushed over and fearlessly stopped in front of the car. They took photos of us and shouted their questions. I instinctively shrank back and turned my head to look at Ismail. I found that he was very calm, completely ignoring their existence. He was still elegantly and quietly leaning against the back of the chair.It wasn't until the security a
Lillian's perspective."Chloe? You mean your wife, Chloe? I don't know her. Why on earth would you be asking me where she is?"I rushed out in a hurry to cover Aaron's mouth. He turned his head and stared at me in horror while I was trying my best to hint him about the situation with my eyes.I grabbed his arm with one hand and covered his mouth with the other. In a panic, I greeted Ismail with a dry laugh, "Oh, hi, isn't this the Alpha? To what do we owe this honor? What a coincidence to see you here..."I was smiling on the surface, but I was praying in my heart, hoping that he wouldn't notice anything!Seeing how funny and intimate Aaron and I were, Ismail's eyebrows furrowed as he ordered coldly, "Let him go.""Oh, alright." Then, I linked my arm with his and said apologetically, "Sorry, I forgot to tell you that I work in this kindergarten. The children are still young. Please don't take it to heart. Well... Let's go home and get changed, why don't we?"While trying to coax Ismai
Lillian's perspective."What is it?" He looked back at me without much emotion on his face."I'll help you with that." I took the trench coat that he had taken off and hung it on the coat stand. Then. I thoughtfully untied the tie on his neck."Let me run a bath for you." I was about to run to the bathroom but was pulled back by him as soon as I took two steps. "You don't have to. I like taking a shower more," I heard him say."Oh, then...""Look, if you have something to say, just say it. I'm beat." A look of impatience appeared on his face."Actually... I just wanted to thank you. Thank you for arranging accommodation for those poor children. They must be really excited now.""Who are you thanking me as? Is it as Aaron's...?""I'm thanking you as his friend. We're just friends and nothing more, tout court," I said hurriedly."You're thanking your husband for a mere "friend'? Who are you married to exactly?""Uh... It's just that..." I didn't know how to simplify such a complicated t
Lillian's perspective.How could such a thing happen? I had been taking the pills Ismail handed me every time. Had he unknowingly bought counterfeit pills? All kinds of thoughts charged through my head."You should be happy," Rebecca said with a smile, nudging my temple with her finger, "You are now a pregnant lady. The floor is so cold. Up you get!"My mind was a welter of emotions—there was worry and confusion, but I couldn't find joy anywhere. After a long while, I came back to my senses and grabbed Rebecca's wrist again. Staring at her, I could imagine the austerity on my face as I said, "Rebecca, you need to listen to me carefully: You can't tell a living soul about this, am I clear?""Not even the Amus family?""No!" It was not up for debate."I can understand why you don't want to make this public. Chloe can be a pain in the a*s. But why even the Amuses? I don't understand."She was wondering aloud, but after seeing the serious look on my face, she stopped prying and yielded, "
Lillian's perspective.Coming out of the hotel, I sat by the river alone before going home in the afternoon. I stepped into the house when the rest of the Amus family were having dinner. Coincidentally, the eldest daughter of the Amus family, Clarice, was also there. Seeing me, she immediately set down her spoon and warmly greeted me. When she held my arm, her face was filled with affection as she exclaimed, "Chloe! Only a few days have passed since I last saw you. but you don't look very well."With a stern look on her delicate face, she stood up for me, "Did Ismail give you a hard time? God forbid. Tell me everything, I'll teach him a lesson for you."I was dragged to the dining room by her. After quickly glancing at Ismail, I immediately looked away and greeted everyone."Have you had dinner, Luna?" asked Helen.I nodded hastily, "Uh, yeah, I have."With so many people present, I didn't dare to sit down and join them. If I retched like how I had done at noon, everyone would find o