As they passed by a flower stall, Daniel stopped in his tracks."Sisi, I—" Before Daniel could finish his sentence, Sienna quickly pulled him away from the stall.Hugging his arm, she whispered, "Don't waste money on impractical things like that.""Don't you ladies like flowers?" Daniel asked. Feeling comfortable with Sienna hugging his arm, he smiled.Sienna shook her head and replied, "I don't like flowers. If you want to buy me something, you can buy me succulents. They're easy to take care of and can even propagate.""Between the quality, brand, and price of a bag, which do you care the most?""Price."Daniel smiled understandingly. He wanted to know more about her spending and value concepts, so he asked curiously, "Between diamonds and gold, which do you prefer?""Gold," Sienna replied without hesitation.Daniel smiled faintly. He turned his head to gaze at her beautiful face then said softly, "Okay, I got it."As they chatted and walked along the road, a woman euphoric
In the office of the underground casino, Clement threw the documents onto the desk in frustration. He stood up with hands on his hips and glared angrily at Vivian. He asked, "Have you become Daniel's informant?"Vivian forced a smile. She said slowly, "Mr. Russo, how could that be possible? We're in the same boat. There's no benefit for me to help him."I just verbally promised to assist Daniel and gave him some vague clues, but I haven't provided any substantial evidence.""Recently, plainclothes police officers have been lingering outside our filming base. There's even drones hovering in the air sometimes, and also…"Clement angrily walked to the desk and picked up a stack of documents. Shaking the documents, he said, "These are all the goods confiscated by the police recently. We suffered heavy losses."Vivian nervously gulped as her eyes flickered. Clement angrily pointed at Vivian. He gritted his teeth and roared, "Don't forget your identity. I promised you before that I
In the midst of joyous occasions, even after a busy day, Daniel couldn't help but feel secretly elated at the thought of mending fences with Sienna.Just as he reached his car, Vivian approached from behind. She called out, "Daniel."Daniel paused before turning to look at her. He asked calmly, "Vivian? What's up?""I need to talk to you about something important," Vivian said in a serious demeanor."Get in the car," Daniel agreed.After Vivian got into his car, Daniel started the engine and drove away.In the car, Daniel asked, "Where do you want to talk?""Let's talk at your place," Vivian replied.Daniel furrowed his brow slightly. He straight away refused her. "It's not convenient.""It's too important. I need to find a place where there is no one around us," Vivian said. Looking at his resolute and handsome face, she gazed at him intensely.She said seriously, "It's about drug trafficking.""Then you can say now," Daniel said. He pulled the car over to the side of the r
"So you…" Vivian couldn't believe it as her tears shimmered in her eyes."I risked my life to save you because I'm a police officer," Daniel said firmly.He continued, "There were no personal feelings involved.""That's impossible!" Vivian denied. She cried and her tears streamed down her face. She bit her lower lip and choked, "I-I don't believe it. How could you risk your life for me if you didnt love me?"Danied sighed heavily. He resigned as he said, "Vivian, I didn't risk my life for you. Think about it logically.""Logically?" Vivian asked as she wiped away her tears."Because you were my ex-girlfriend, out of pity, I warned you to leave that yacht," Daniel analyzed his motives for saving her. He explained, "I was you who exposed my undercover identity. Both of us were in danger because of that."I would have escaped alone, but as a police officer, I should have brought you along. I absolutely cannot let myself be cowardly and selfish. It's my duty, so I fled with you."B
Daniel held Sienna's waist tightly while gazing at her intensely. He asked, "Why didn't you sleep longer in my bed?""Hmm?" Sienna blinked in confusion.Daniel chuckled lightly and asked, "Were you waiting for me to get home, so we could sleep together?"Sienna blushed. She gently hit his chest as she shyly murmured, "Not a chance.""From now on, you don't have to cook for me," Daniel said as he touched her fair hand. Then, he gently kissed her hand."Why?" Sienna asked as she felt puzzled. After all, she believed her cooking was decent, as she had always been the one cooking at home."I'll cook when I come back. If I'm too busy, we'll hire a chef," Daniel said. He caressed her hand and continued, "My girlfriend doesn't need to cook or do household chores."Sienna asked curiously, "Then what do you want your girlfriend to do for you?"Daniel replied softly, "You can provide me emotional support, share your thoughts with me, listen to mine, spend quality time together after work
Sienna didn't know what type of men she liked before, but now she knew. She was into men like Daniel.It wasn't because of his personality that made her like him. It was because she liked him, so she also liked his personality.Sienna shyly hooked her arms around his neck. She whispered, "I'm into men like you, very straightforward in relationships."Daniel gazed intensely at her flushed cheeks, her clear big eyes, and her soft lips.Without realizing it, he felt a dryness in his throat.After clearing his throat, he lifted her up by her hips and gently said in his magnetic voice, "Let's have dinner. If we don't do something else to distract ourselves, I'll end up eating you."Sienna shyly leaned on his shoulder.Daniel carried her to the dining table and put her down. Looking at the beautifully arranged dishes, he praised, "Your cooking skills are really good. Even before tasting it, the presentation alone makes my mouth water."Sienna happily sat down to serve him some soup.
"Alright," Daniel responded as he forced a smile. Even though he felt lonely and sad, he didn't want to make things difficult for her.He had already said that he was willing to wait for her.As long as Sienna was by his side, he believed he could win her heart and her everything.At that moment, the doorbell rang.Feeling curious, Sienna looked at Daniel and he glanced toward the door."Who would come to visit you at this time?" Sienna asked curiously.Daniel thought for a moment then replied, "It must be Finley."He stood up and instructed, "You continue eating. I'll go see what he needs." With that, he left the living room and headed toward the door. After opening the door, Daniel's expression instantly turned solemn.It was Vivian.After she got out of the car, she had thought for a long time. She couldn't bear to give up on Daniel like this, so she decided to talk to him again."Daniel, I—"Daniel immediately stepped out before closing the door. He grabbed her arm and
At least it proved that Sienna cares about Daniel.Daniel continued calmly, "Vivian is a woman who's always been arrogant and self-centered. She thinks highly of herself and her beauty. She's willing to do whatever it takes to get what she wants."Sienna sighed, "You seem to understand her pretty well."Daniel wasn't shying away from her. He said, "After all, we've been together before, so I know about her.""How do you feel about it?" Sienna leaned closer to him and asked curiously, "Do you want to get back together with her?"Suppressing his emotions, Daniel asked angrily, "Sienna, are you trying to provoke me with that question?""But you were so nervous when you pulled her away just now, so—"Daniel interrupted, "I did that to prevent her from finding you here. Felix had a run-in with Clement before, haven't you learned your lesson?"Sienna instantly understood his intentions.Back then, Daniel didn't know that Vivian still had feelings for him, so he introduced her to Viv
Jasper became concerned as Imogen placed her hand over her heart. He asked, "Are you experiencing any chest pains? Have you consulted a doctor? I can take you for a check-up."Imogen reassured him, gently holding his arm. "Jasper, I'm fine. I'm just trying to figure out how to balance my future family and career."Jasper smiled knowingly, gently patting her head before pulling her into an embrace. He recognized her uniqueness—her drive to pursue her career and showcase her skills and talents. The thought of being a stay-at-home mother or merely a trophy wife held no appeal for her whatsoever.Holding her close, Jasper murmured, "Imogen, have you forgotten about your husband's financial prowess?"Imogen couldn't suppress a chuckle.Jasper reassured her of his commitment, "As long as you're on board, I can arrange a driver to drive you to work, an assistant to handle all your tasks, and you won't have to worry about anything. When you return home, there will be maids and me to ens
After returning from her journey across the globe, Imogen headed straight to the hospital. During her travels, she started noticing subtle changes in her body—nausea, fatigue, and a stronger need for rest. Her hunch was confirmed when tests revealed she was pregnant.She felt a blend of anticipation and apprehension. The idea of being pregnant raised thoughts of focusing on family life and raising children. Yet, she valued her career and was steadily demonstrating her skills. She wasn't ready to give it up just yet.When Imogen arrived home and stepped through the front door, she found Gregory and Carol were there. They had just returned from their trip as well, bringing back gifts. "Hi, Mom, Dad," Imogen greeted them.Still excited about their travels, Gregory and Carol eagerly recounted their adventures to Jasper.When Jasper heard Imogen's voice, he quickly stood and walked over to her, taking her hand. "Imogen, I woke up early and didn't see you around. Where did you go?"
Jasper thought the idea was brilliant and agreed, "Let's plan our route and leave next week."Imogen gently pushed him back, her hands on his chest. "Sure, but let me get up first. We'll map out our journey, set a schedule, and go on a trip for our wedding."Jasper took her wrists and lifted them above the pillow. "Let's discuss this tomorrow. I have some pressing matters to attend to at the moment."Imogen was about to respond when Jasper leaned in and kissed her deeply. Their lips intertwined with passion.…A week later, Imogen received another call from Yulia's lawyer, who conveyed Yulia's apologies and expressed her desire for Imogen's forgiveness. Yulia also requested Imogen to intervene with Nathan on her behalf.Imogen decided to ignore the request. She believed in the fairness of the law. It reminded her of Zoey, who had fraudulently claimed her degree and ended up in prison at Jasper's behest.As for Yulia, she had orchestrated attacks on Gregory, caused Carol to lose
Imogen's heart raced as she slowly hugged Jasper, her voice bashful yet resolute. "Jasper, you'll always have a place in my heart."Jasper tensed slightly, his senses on high alert. He met her eyes. A glint of anticipation sparked in his gaze as he eagerly murmured, "Say it one more time. Say it—""I love you, Jasper," Imogen said gently.Jasper's eyes immediately filled with tears as he held Imogen tightly, his body shaking. Overwhelmed by emotion, he could only whisper her name into her ear. "Imogen… Imogen…""Do you love me?" Imogen asked, her voice tinged with shyness.Jasper frowned. "I do love you. Haven't you always known?""I still want to hear it," Imogen said."I love you. I love you with all my heart," Jasper declared, gazing at her with intense passion and unwavering resolve.Feeling a bit stiff from his tight hug, Imogen gently pushed him away. "I love you, too, but I must get up and go to work.""Not today," Jasper responded, scooping and carrying her back to bed
"If it's a gift, why not accept it?" Mila whispered.Gregory quickly took the check, looking unsure of his next move.Once his money was accepted, Oakley assumed the issue was settled. He took Yulia's hand and began to leave the ward, saying, "Well, I'll leave with Yulia for now."Still feeling resentful, Yulia glanced back and shot Imogen a glare as they departed.The ward fell silent. Feeling uneasy, Gregory and Carol exchanged anxious glances."Nate, we can't go easy on them," Mila whispered.Nathan smiled knowingly. He took Mila's hand, gently caressed it, and said quietly, "Don't worry. I'll ensure our in-laws get the justice they deserve."Mila nodded, feeling reassured. Gregory and Carol, who were listening nearby, felt deeply moved and grateful.Since Gregory was injured and confined to bed, the meeting between Jasper's and Imogen's parents ended earlier than expected. After saying goodbye to their parents, Jasper and Imogen headed home. On their way home, Jasper felt
Yulia was renowned for her boldness and strong-willed nature. Aware of Oakley's wealth, influence, and dual reputation in legal and illicit circles, she feared no one and held a contemptuous attitude toward others, including senior military figures."You need to apologize to Ms. Imogen immediately," Oakley whispered urgently.Pointing at Imogen, Yulia muttered irritably, "Her? Oh, please! If anyone owes an apology, it's her to me."Oakley wiped his forehead nervously, trembling with anxiety. Everyone's expressions around them darkened visibly. Jasper suppressed his anger; his hands clenched into fists.Before he could speak, Yulia grumbled, "Jay, you blocked me before understanding everything, and then you terminated our contract. That's just too much."Mila couldn't shake her worry for Jasper. If he couldn't manage his relationship with Yulia appropriately, it could severely impact his marriage. Concerned that he might not handle it well, Mila intervened. "Ms. Gibson, please resp
Carol no longer believed the portrayal of wealthy women on television.Jasper took Imogen's hand, and they sat down on the couch together, feeling anxious. It was their parents' first meeting, and the hospital setting added to the tension. If things went wrong and their relationship soured, their future would look bleak.Imogen was particularly anxious. Her palms were growing clammy. Jasper pulled out a tissue and gently wiped her palms before reassuringly saying, "There's no need to be nervous. My parents are easygoing."Offering an awkward smile, Imogen teased him, whispering, "You seem more nervous than I am, don't you think?"Jasper chuckled but offered no reply. Dealing with Gregory and Carol was sure to be a bit daunting.Typically reserved around strangers, Nathan found it difficult to start a conversation at that moment. Meanwhile, Gregory and Carol felt apprehensive and cautious, worried that any misstep could upset the Morrisons and cause problems for Imogen.Sensing th
Mila approached them with a bouquet, smiling. "Yes, we're in the right place. We've come to visit you, our in-laws."The term "in-laws" caught Gregory off guard as he lay in the bed. Despite his injuries, he quickly propped himself up, struggling to sit upright. Carol, equally surprised, cautiously accepted the gift from Nathan's outstretched hands.Jasper and Imogen took the next elevator, so they hadn't reached the ward yet.Nathan quickly set his things down and hurried over, gently placing a reassuring hand on Gregory's shoulder. "You're injured. Don't get up. Just lie down and rest.""General Morrison, I…" Gregory's voice faltered in distress.Carol's hands trembled uncontrollably as she glanced nervously at Mila, worried that Mila and Nathan had overheard her argument with Gregory.Nathan spoke in a gentle tone, "Please, don't call me General Morrison. It sounds too formal. You both are older than me. Just call me Nathan, and I'll call you two by name in return."Mila came
In the hospital ward, Gregory had been asleep for over an hour when the nurse woke him to change his medication.After the change, Carol peeled an orange for him to eat. They shared the segments, chatting idly."Imogen really picked a good husband. Even these oranges he bought are unusually sweet," Carol said, marveling at the oranges. Gregory glanced at the orange and said, "They must be expensive.""Yes, they're sold by the piece in big supermarkets. Also, they're more expensive than beef and lamb," Carol said before eating another sweet segment.Gregory pondered for a moment. Then he curiously asked, "Someone ruined our house's floor. Do you think Jasper would help us repair it?"Carol shot him a look and replied, "Listen, don't burden Imogen with this. Don't even bring it up.""Why would it burden Imogen? With Jasper's wealth, this is nothing.""Enough," Carol snapped. "That's his business. No matter how poor we are, we shouldn't ask for what isn't ours." "You're too stu