LOGINThe next day, I returned to Radiant City, hoping to see him one last time. To my surprise, I was turned away at the entrance.A small note was handed to me by a police officer. On it were Nicholas' strong, determined words."Wait for me to atone for my sins. Wait for me to come to you."Staring at t
"All the mistakes began with me, so today, I will end them."Because of my actions, those who deserved punishment were able to evade justice for four long years. I am willing to cooperate with the police investigation, provide the necessary evidence, and take full legal responsibility for any past a
After hanging up the call, I immediately searched online.Screenshots of Nicholas being taken away were plastered across numerous articles by the tabloids. And the top four trending topics were all about him."Hawk Corporation CEO Publicly Confesses Love""Hawk Corporation CEO Taken Away for Investi
I suddenly received a call from Douglas. He asked when I would need Tabitha's passport back, as it was still with him. I couldn't help but feel that once a person wakes up to the truth, everything starts to fall into place as it was meant to."Send it to Coral Villa," I said, then hung up and went t
In the following days, my schedule was always tightly arranged by Nicholas.He subtly hinted and asked whether I'd consider remarrying him, saying it might make the adoption process for Cory easier. However, I could handle the matter myself, even if it was more troublesome.Rather than discussing re
It wasn't until Leo was wheeled out of the operating room that I finally saw Yasmine and Nicholas in the ward.The two of them exchanged a silent glance when they saw me and turned away in unison, as if by mutual agreement.I couldn't help but feel that the tension between them had somehow lessened.
The room smelled pleasant, but I nearly suffocated. Nicholas's grip around me was so tight that I was becoming breathless. "Let me go…" I murmured, yet he remained unmoved. "I don't know how you feel about me now, but we don't stand a chance anymore."Nicholas stiffened. However, he continued to ho
Without Nicholas's restraint, I could uneasily untie the bow with my teeth, but I still felt humiliated as I put on my torn clothes. Wiping my tears, I put on my coat and left Jasmine's place promptly. I texted Yasmine, informing her to not find me an assistant anymore. I could no longer wait and w
As it was early November, the night breeze in Radiant City was biting. A gust of wind made me shiver, so Nicholas opened his coat and wrapped me in it. His warmth and scent felt familiar, but I couldn't seem to relax. I felt tense. Once a man's desires were ignited, it was like adding fuel to a fi
Nicholas's tall figure cast a shadow over the hallway, dimming the overhead lights and fueling the anger in my heart.Of course. If Nicholas wasn't backing Jasmine up, how could she have the means to locate them and devise such a manipulative scheme?It didn't matter who was the mastermind behind th







