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
I watched as Nicholas' expression slowly hardened. He was determined to defend Jasmine in front of me, wasn't he? How could he ever be conflicted because of me?I straightened my posture and became serious as well. Raising my injured hand, I held it out toward them with the back of my hand facing up
My days had gotten a little better.Gray mentioned that several well-known lawyers had recently disappeared from the legal scene. He counted them off on his fingers, each one of them those who had been careless with their words at that party not too long ago.As he cast a curious gaze on me, he aske