Nicholas said, "I want to explore a new field and pave the way for my wife, but the contract is over now."As he spoke, his warm hand held mine under the table. His eyes were filled with tenderness. I knew there was truth mixed with lies in his words, but at that moment, his gentleness overwhelmed m
"Nicholas, you're just too unwilling to step out of your comfort zone. Finding a new 'Mrs. Hawk' who fits you is a hassle. "Maybe you don't want to spend the time or energy on it, or maybe Daniel is pressuring you. For all these reasons, you said what you did today."I looked up into his eyes and s
I was thrown out by the force of the explosion like a ragdoll. When I hit the ground, it felt like the impact had cracked the pavement beneath me. The pain surged through my body as if every bone had shattered.The agony pulled me back to consciousness. People were screaming and running away from th
Nicholas's eyes were bloodshot. Jasmine's smug expression only fueled his rage. His gaze turned wild, showing a terrifying and violent fury."Just kill me. I don't understand. I tried so hard to please everyone, but I still can't earn any sincerity.""You think I won't?" Nicholas tightened his grip
My heart trembled. I wrapped my arm around Nicholas's back, unsure where to place it.He choked up. "You can't die before me."My eyes stung, and soon, they reddened as well.Ever since Nicholas and I got divorced, I felt like I had lost my final connection to the world. I was like a balloon that ha
That night, I was at home watching the news when Nicholas suddenly appeared behind me. As I raised my head, I bumped right into his firm abdomen. His eyes burned with desire."You're seducing me," he accused. He wrapped his bandaged hands around me, his tone full of grievance. "Why don't you help me
Kissing was nothing new between Nicholas and me. I cupped his face, ready to plant a light kiss on his lips like usual, but for some reason, I couldn't do it. It became clear to me. The idea of making the first move, combined with his expectant gaze, made the pressure on me mount.I grew frustrated
The once gentle night had grown suffocating with the tense standoff between the two men. Pete glared at Nicholas. His breathing turned heavy the moment Nicholas casually draped his arm over my shoulders. He expected me to pull away, but I didn't. Pete's face paled. "You two..."I turned my head to
I could hardly believe it—something even Neal couldn't achieve, Nicholas managed effortlessly. The evidence against Nelson was laid bare for everyone to see.I stared coldly at Nelson, already envisioning his inevitable downfall.It turned out that beyond his flesh trade, he had also ventured into t
The auction hall's large screen flickered, casting an unsettling light and filling the room with a sense of dread. The once-curious crowd now stared wide-eyed, frightened by Claudia's eerie smile and the sinister laughter echoing from the speakers.Nicholas spread his coat wide and wrapped me tightl
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