Pete collected his smile and said in a deep voice, "So what? As long as you come with me, I wouldn't care what the media writes about me."Perhaps my expression was too tense, but Pete suddenly reached out to pinch my cheeks and form a smile on my face. "I never tried running from a wedding. Just t
I was slightly confused. "A secret? About who?""About you," Pete said firmly despite his tense expression."Oh. Tell me then." I didn't believe Pete could know any secrets about me. Ever since I had a small name for myself on social media, be it for something good or something bad, but almost ever
Remembering what Annie had told me when she met yesterday, I felt like there was a chance she had gotten impatient and wanted to let Nicholas know how she truly felt.Very quickly, Annie confirmed my suspicions.Annie's voice, from inside the room, sounded as she said, "Mr. Hawk, I'll be honest with
Nicholas and I had never gotten a divorce? Nicholas' words echoed repeatedly in my mind. My ears rang so loudly that I lost the ability to think.Yasmine quickly rushed over to hold my cold hands. It was obvious she also could not believe what she was hearing.I looked up at Pete. He quietly nodded
It was Leo who caught me.When Pete opened his arms to me, I mustered all my strength and shifted in the opposite direction. His eyes were filled with pain as he called my name."Ari!"To my surprise, Leo stopped being subtle and stood up for me. "Why don't you just take your wife and leave? You're
Nicholas had worn an elegant black suit for the wedding today. The tailored fit accentuated his broad shoulders and slim waist, making his handsome features stand out even more.He walked toward me with an expressionless face. His black leather shoes treaded on the soft carpet.But I couldn't bring
Leo couldn't take me away. Just as Nicholas had said, none of them could stand up to him, even together.He had brought plenty of bodyguards today to ensure Pete's wedding went smoothly. Yet, their mission had changed.I stared blankly as Leo fought with Nicholas's bodyguards for my sake, while Yasm
"Did you really do nothing?" I smiled slightly. "Then, give our baby the grandest fireworks show."Nicholas's eyes were red as he nodded. He immediately pulled out his phone and made the arrangements himself. The display was so grand that it overshadowed Pete's wedding, but I wasn't able to enjoy it
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