Before Lucy realized it, Tobias had approached her. Reaching out, he grabbed her chin and forced her to look him in the eye."Woman, you should know better than to take advantage of the mercy shown to you."Scoffing, Lucy said stubbornly, "You're the mighty Mr. Ripley, but you refuse to apologize for your wrongdoings. If word of this gets out, I wonder who will feel the most ashamed."They were very close to each other, and as they spoke, their warm breaths fanned across each other's skin. It made them feel quite warm and uncomfortable.Lucy's heart began to race without her knowing it.They were just inches away from each other. Lucy suddenly recalled the passionate kiss in the restroom the other day. She couldn't help but gulp.Noticing something off about the deep gaze in Tobias' eyes, she said warily, "What are you doing? Stay away!"Tobias gulped. Then, he kissed her on the lips.Lucy's eyes widened. Why was he suddenly kissing her?Startled, she tried to push him away, b
Lucy figured that since Tobias valued the ties between a married couple, he must be quite a loyal man. So, she thought that she could try to get along with him.Besides, the more she looked at him now, the more she felt that he was smoking hot.Reaching out, Tobias wrapped an arm around Lucy's waist and said, "Let's go.""Where to?" Lucy felt her heart racing as he hugged her. Before she realized it, her face had turned red.Why was he so passionate all of a sudden? Just a while ago, he had been shouting at her in the hospital.Curving his lips into a smile, Tobias said, "Even though it's a contract marriage, you should still get the treatment you deserve. So, of course, we're going to buy wedding rings."The two walked up to the luxury car, where Tobias chivalrously opened the car door for Lucy. Lucy was startled for a few seconds before she bent down and got into the car. It was only then that Tobias himself got into the car.Lucy asked, "Tobias, why are you suddenly such a
The voice was filled with jealousy. Even without turning around, Lucy knew who the voice belonged to. She couldn't even be bothered to spare Lily a glance.Lily continued mocking her, saying, "Mr. Ripley, Lucy probably didn't tell you that she slept with someone with an STD before, right? Well, that makes sense. If you knew, you wouldn't have married her, right?"Still, the truth will be revealed eventually. You should think twice, Mr. Ripley. You'd suffer huge losses if she passed the illness on to you."Lily spoke loudly on purpose so that the people around them could hear her.Lucy hadn't wanted to humor Lily at first, but after noticing that Lily was going too far, Lucy scoffed. With a cold look in her eyes, Lucy slowly approached Lily.Lucy had an oppressive air about her, so much so that goosebumps formed on Lily's skin without her realizing it. Lily subconsciously stepped back."What are you trying to do? I'm telling the truth. You're just a bitch with an STD, and you shou
A staff member came over and drove Lily out. At the same time, Tobias stepped forward and hugged Lucy's slim waist, saying, "Let's go check out the rings."Raising an eyebrow, Lucy asked, "Why aren't you surprised at all? Don't you think that I looked fierce and terrifying just now?"Smiling, Tobias replied, "You were quite cute."Lucy was bewildered and thought that Tobias probably had no idea what "cute" meant.Having been driven out, Lily shouted in frustration, "Mr. Ripley, don't get tricked by that bitch! Lucy doesn't have feelings for you at all. She loves another man, and he's her first love!"When Lucy heard that, her body stiffened. She had tucked away memories of that person in the deep recesses of her mind. He had not been spoken of in a long time.Now that Lily had mentioned the man, Lucy felt like her heart was torn to shreds. There was a piercing pain in her heart, which felt like it was bleeding profusely. Lucy's face instantly turned pale, and she looked very we
Tobias examined the rings earnestly.The women's design was delicate and exquisite, whereas the men's design was classy and sophisticated. The rings looked great together as well, so they were indeed stunning.Tobias asked, "What's the difference between these rings and the other ones?"Lucy said, "The intricate design of these rings symbolizes the eternity of love and the stability of marriage. It conveys a message that the newlyweds will always be together and depend on each other. "In other words, it's like our marriage will be steadfast throughout our lives."Tobias raised an eyebrow ever so slightly. They would be inseparable for life?He valued the ties between a married couple, and for some reason, when he heard her say that, he found himself looking forward to their married life in the future.Unbeknownst to Tobias, back when Lucy had designed those rings, she had also been really anticipating her marriage.Tobias said, "We'll go with these, then. Engrave our names on
Axel had a polite and refined air about him as he spoke to Lucy. He could make others feel rather comfortable.However, when he noticed the ring on Lucy's ring finger, his gaze darkened for an instant.Lucy didn't notice Axel's gaze. Instead, she looked at the dog, which was still wagging its tail. "Does it bite?"Axel smiled gently as he patted the dog on the head. "It may be naughty, but it never bites.""Can I touch it?""Of course."Axel's lips curved into a cheery smile. It was only then that Lucy lowered her guard. She crouched down to touch the dog's fur.She was very gentle as she caressed the dog, but she also exuded a somewhat seductive and charming air. Axel gazed at Lucy, slowly becoming entranced.The dog whined as it lay on the ground and wagged its tail. Every time Lucy touched it, it would whine in enjoyment, and it even affectionately rubbed its head against her leg.Axel chuckled, looking at Lucy with a spirited gaze. "It looks like it really likes you."Luc
"Enough!"Faced with Anna's persistence, Tobias said in an extremely cold voice, "Anna, I'm very sure we both know how I ended up sleeping with the wrong person. "You've missed your chance, so there's no point in pestering me about it. Also, I'm warning you—if you dare enter my office without permission again, I'll call the police right away!""Tobias, how could you be so heartless toward me?""Ha! Are you claiming that you weren't heartless when you schemed against me back then? I can't understand why you would push me, someone who's definitely good enough for you, toward another woman and then try to salvage the situation now."Anna was upset. She was no longer a virgin, so she had feared that Tobias would shun her. So, she had gotten an innocent-looking woman to cover things up. Unexpectedly, things had just blown up after the incident.When Tobias had finished speaking, he turned around and left.Reluctant to give up, Anna rushed forward and hugged him. "Tobias, please do
Lucy let out an alluring moan."You're quite good at seducing me, kitten." Tobias' voice was so sexy that Lucy could barely believe it.Lucy had always been a calm person, but for some reason, she found herself giving in all too easily to his teasing. Her body began to heat up as she wrapped her arms around him and kissed him.However, when she saw the lipstick smear on his collar, she felt like someone had poured cold water all over her. In an instant, she coldly pushed him away.Tobias was puzzled.Lucy said in a cold voice, "I can't do it now."She was in the early stages of pregnancy, so it was true that she couldn't sleep with him. Suppressing the desire in his body, Tobias chuckled. "Sorry. I should've thought of that."Pointing at Tobias' collar, Lucy said, "What is this? Are you seeing another woman?"It was only then that Tobias noticed the lipstick on his collar. He immediately suspected that it was one of Anna's underhanded tactics. His gaze turned cold.Lucy though