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
Nicholas stared at me without blinking. His entire demeanor was vacant and dazed. Even his voice sounded numb."It's New Year's Eve today."My heart was still racing from the nightmare. I nodded slightly, meeting his gaze.Thinking he wanted to rush back home, I followed his lead and said, "Have you
Since the start of the new year, Nicholas and I had been living in the manor. Daniel's study had a much sterner atmosphere than Nicholas's. The dark, wooden interior made the person sitting in the main seat appear all the more imposing and oppressive.Nicholas had lost quite a bit of weight, and hi
Nicholas fainted. His tall frame collapsed in front of me with a heavy thud. A passing maid saw through the slightly open door. She screamed and rushed in before rushing out again, followed by a crowd of others.The divorce papers I was holding slipped from my hand, trampled underfoot in the chaos.
Staying in the Hawk manor suffocated me. I needed to escape, so I went to visit my parents' graves. It had been so long since I last talked to them.The cemetery was shrouded in a gloomy overcast sky. The sun hid behind thick clouds, giving no hint of the approaching spring. Despite my thick coat, s
The 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.
Nicholas' entire body trembled violently, his mouth opening and closing for a long time without being able to utter a single word."My father… wasn't it because of my mother…""It was your mother who ordered it, and Claudia carried it out!"Nicholas still couldn't comprehend, his voice hollow and di
Nicholas started trembling uncontrollably, anger surging through him almost instantly, consuming every fiber of his being.Although he was aware that there were still some unresolved misunderstandings between him and me, she had already said she didn't mind. He had thought it wasn't something import
The ambulance arrived swiftly, its flashing red warning lights casting Yasmine's pale face in an even starker hue.She got into the ambulance with Leo, while Nicholas and I drove together to the hospital.Nicholas sighed regretfully, "I arranged everything as quickly as I could, but I was still a bi