Caelan's weight made it hard for Jade to breathe. When she opened her mouth to gasp for air, he took the opportunity.His tongue invaded, sweeping dominantly and wildly across every inch of her mouth as if declaring that she belonged to him."S-Stop," Jade murmured, her mind blank from his intense kisses. A shred of rationality told her this needed to end.But Caelan's kisses only grew more fervent, like a storm overwhelming her last bit of sanity.Jade suddenly felt a chill and realized with shock that her clothes were no longer covering her body."No!" she exclaimed, pushing Caelan away with all her might and pulling her disheveled clothes back into place.She looked at Caelan with wide, frightened eyes, like a startled rabbit. Her dark eyes were misty, making her appear even more pitiful.Caelan snapped back to his senses, realizing how despicable his actions were. He had almost violated Jade right there."I’m sorry, I lost control," he muttered, hastily returning to his sea
Jade nestled in Caelan's embrace, feeling the rhythmic beat of his heart and fighting the urge to break down and cry.She tried to hold back, but tears still streamed down her face despite her efforts."Caelan, if I hadn't told you I love you earlier, would you really have driven the car into the sea with me?" Jade asked, her voice trembling.Caelan shook his head. "No.""No? But you really scared me just now," Jade said, still feeling a lingering fear. Her legs were still weak."Even if it meant dying, I wouldn't let you die," Caelan said and gazed deeply into Jade's eyes, enunciating each word slowly. "But I would make you watch me die. I wanted you to regret it deeply so that I would be etched into your heart, becoming a man you could never forget, even if you got married and had children in the future. I would still hold an irreplaceable place in your heart."He spoke lightly, but his words sent chills down Jade's spine.Was this really the calm and composed Caelan she knew?
Caelan looked at Jade with a helpless expression, watching her shoulders shake with suppressed laughter. Clearly, she had witnessed quite an amusing scene."I didn't hear anything, really," Jade said, looking at Caelan with a serious face. Still, she couldn't hold it in for more than three seconds before bursting into laughter.Caelan, infected by her laughter, started laughing too."Little rascal, haha..." Jade laughed so hard she bent over, tears streaming down her face. "So Grandpa always calls you that..."Caelan's face turned a deep shade of red, feeling a bit embarrassed. "Hey, could you stop laughing like that?""No way, I just can't stop," Jade said. Her waist ached from laughing so much, and she leaned on the railing for support. "I've never heard Grandpa scold you like that before, it's just too cute.""Cute?" Caelan's eyes widened in disbelief, his face turning even redder. "You can't tell anyone about this."Jade shook her head. "I can't promise that. What if one day
Just as the item was about to crash onto her head, a large hand appeared out of nowhere, catching it in the nick of time.Caelan firmly held the item, his brows furrowing tightly as he looked across the shelf with a piercing gaze.A petite figure stood there, caught red-handed by him."Chenelle, what are you doing?" Caelan hadn't seen if it was Chenelle who pushed the shelf down, as the merchandise blocked his view. However, she was standing right across from him, making it hard not to be suspicious.Chenelle blinked her large, pretty eyes, filled with confusion. Upon seeing Caelan, she beamed with joy. "Caelan, why are you here too?"There was no trace of panic on Chenelle's face. Instead, she wore a sweet smile, appearing innocent and pure.The doubt in Caelan's eyes dissipated, and he nodded at her. "Hmm."Jade, still shaken, patted her chest and glanced at the item in Caelan's hand. If such a large box had fallen on her, it would have caused her serious trouble."Miss Sev
"Chenelle, help carry these." Caelan handed the gift boxes to her, a hint of warning in his eyes.Under his icy gaze, Chenelle felt a shiver run down her spine. She had no choice but to obediently take the items and follow behind him slowly.Seeing Jade walking beside Caelan with empty hands filled Chenelle with resentment. She glared daggers at Jade's back, wishing she could burn holes through her.As they arrived at the Fitzgerald residence, Kennedy had already been eagerly awaiting them.Upon seeing Caelan and Jade hand in hand, his eyes lit up with joy."Jade, come in and sit down," Kennedy warmly welcomed her.He personally escorted Jade inside, casting a discreet disapproving glance at Caelan, still holding a grudge for his previous troublemaking.Kennedy's subtle expressions didn't escape Jade's notice. She stifled a laugh and mouthed to Caelan, "Good luck with that."Caelan could only respond with a helpless, indulgent smile.Their interaction turned Chenelle's eyes re
Caelan maintained a stern expression. He had initially thought he had wrongly accused Chenelle, but he wasn't easily fooled and could clearly see the hostility Chenelle harbored toward Jade.Just as he was about to defend Jade, Kennedy spoke up. "Since you know your mistake, you should reflect on it. Speaking without thinking and offending others, how can you expect them to be courteous to you?"Kennedy rarely displayed such a commanding demeanor. When he did, Chenelle's face turned pale with fear.She wanted to seek Caelan's support, but his expression was even more severe than Kennedy's, leaving her too frightened to speak."Yes, I understand my mistake, Grandpa. Please don't be angry. It was my fault for speaking to Miss Severin that way," Chenelle quickly admitted her error. She didn't want to leave a bad impression on Kennedy, especially given her unique status.Kennedy gave her a brief, indifferent glance and then allowed her to enter the house.At the dinner table, Caelan
"Alright!" Kennedy slapped his thigh, laughing heartily. "I have been waiting for this moment. Albert, bring the item."Kennedy beckoned to Albert, leaving everyone puzzled about what he was planning.Albert approached, carrying a rectangular box.Kennedy took the box, unlocked it, and retrieved something from inside. Turning to Jade, he said, "Jade, come here."Jade looked at Caelan, who nodded encouragingly, then walked up to Kennedy.In Kennedy's hand was a jade bracelet, glistening under the light, clearly valuable."This bracelet is the heirloom of the Fitzgerald family. Today, I'm passing it to you." When Kennedy produced the bracelet, Caelan's expression changed, showing surprise and joy.From their reactions, Jade knew the bracelet was significant.Anything deemed an heirloom by the Fitzgerald family must be extraordinary."No, Grandpa, I can't accept this." Jade quickly declined, but Kennedy's face hardened with a hint of anger. "What? You don't want to be my granddau
Kennedy laughed heartily after speaking, while Jade shyly lowered her head, giggling softly. She occasionally cast playful glances at Caelan.Chenelle felt as if her throat was stuffed with cotton, her smile rigid. It took her a moment to squeeze out the words: "Sister-in-law."Kennedy, still chuckling, waved his hand and said, "Alright, enough teasing. It's getting late. Everyone should head home.""Okay, Grandpa, we'll be off then." Caelan stood up, pulling Jade to her feet, and bid farewell to Kennedy.Today, Kennedy unexpectedly brought out the family heirloom, which truly surprised Caelan."Go on now." Kennedy's eyes crinkled with his smile as he gestured for everyone to leave.Caelan and Jade walked out hand in hand, with Chenelle trailing behind them in silence, her gaze fixed on the bracelet on Jade's wrist, deep in thought.As night fell, the city lights sparkled brilliantly.Jade got into Caelan's car, and they headed home.In the car, Jade gently touched the bracele