I didn't even have the strength to cry as I watched him lose control. I only felt a strong sense of helplessness.My heart was filled with sorrow. The feeling of his touch did not make me feel anything, and I knew he was merely lashing out at me. I raised my head helplessly, trying to avoid his kis
The edge of the pendant scratched Nicholas' face, causing his cheek to bleed. He tilted his head as he watched the necklace fall to the ground. He looked like he had just been punched in the gut."Stop wasting your time on me! Stop going crazy over me! And stop interfering with my life! No matter wh
I was tired, but I couldn't fall asleep even as tears streamed down my cheeks from exhaustion.Early the next morning, I brought a small suitcase with me and moved into Yasmine's home. She comforted me, saying that I was just going through a rough patch and that things would slowly get better.In t
I watched as cars continued to pass by us while Yasmine's sighs kept getting louder."I won't allow you to lower your head against that bastard. If push comes to shove, we'll just contact Silas. He had been your mentor once. I doubt he'll sit back and not lend a helping hand, right?"I collected my
Disguised as members of high society, people wore fake smiles and greeted each other with superficial pleasantries.Jasmine, who was dressed in a bright red suit, stood in the center of the hall, looking professional and stunning.When someone was in the limelight, no one cared about their past. Eve
The music in the hall persisted relentlessly, but everyone present was frozen in place.Jasmine's face was half swollen, and the other half was as pale as a ghost. Her fragile body nearly collapsed to the ground, but someone quickly caught her. Her eyes were empty and devoid of life."I heard Mr. Ha
In the restroom, Jasmine blocked my way, refusing to let me leave."Ms. Jones, there's something I'm not sure if I should say or not."I hardened my expression and said, "Move. If you shouldn't say it, then keep your mouth shut."She pressed her back firmly against the door, her face pale as if I ha
"Nick, let Ms. Jones go. She didn't mean to push me. I'm fine," said Jasmine, playing the understanding woman.I couldn't help but feel disdain. I had once played the same role for Nicholas, bending over backward to please him in front of Claudia.I knew all too well the game Jasmine was playing now
Nelson stumbled to the front of the stage, grabbed the microphone from the host, and shouted loudly, "Today's auction is canceled! Canceled!"Nicholas stood up calmly and said, "Since there was a bid, and my bid complies with the rules, this land is already mine! There's no justification for canceli
The auctioneer initially thought starting the bid at zero would ignite a frenzy in the auction room, given that this was a plot of land worth over 100 million dollars.But the moment he announced the starting price, the entire venue fell into an eerie silence.With Nicholas present, no one dared to
On our way back, Leo was still standing beside Yasmine. When he saw us approaching, he surprisingly nodded at both me and Nicholas—a rare acknowledgment.I frowned and glared at him. He had upset Yasmine again! I had expected Nicholas to ignore him entirely, but to my surprise, he nodded back sligh
Dressed in a black coat, the hem of Nicholas' garment billowed as he took a long stride forward.He walked toward me, his dark eyes seeming to hold an infinite power. At the moment our gazes met, a sense of calm washed over me.Only Nicholas made me truly think of this word. He was my calm, but he w
"Yasmine, check the brooch. Claudia will probably reveal my photos in the second half," I said.Yasmine had worn a sunflower brooch on her outfit today, equipped with a portable recording device to capture the events at the scene.She nodded with a serious expression. "Don't worry. It's all set."Sh
An auction naturally features more than one item. At first, there were some insignificant small plots of land with very low starting prices, serving as a warm-up. The attendees showed little interest, though some took the opportunity to bid on the cheap properties.Before the main event began, Beth
I lingered in the guest room until the time I had agreed upon with Yasmine before finally leaving the room.Originally, I had intended to avoid Nicholas for a while, but to my surprise, he was already gone from the Coral Villa.After bidding farewell to Tabitha and Cory, I drove to the firm to pick
At dawn, Nicholas and I finally drifted off to sleep, but suddenly, something jolted me awake, erasing all traces of drowsiness.I traced the contours of his features with my eyes, silently repeating his name in my mind. Curling up, I felt a deep ache in both body and soul. The wildness of the nigh
It was my first time being a mother. One child already left me feeling overwhelmed, and I had no idea how to handle conflicts between the two.That night, after both children had fallen asleep, I lay beside Tabitha, tossing and turning. My ears tuned to the sounds outside the bedroom door, waiting f