Bianca's body went limp after the kiss. She felt that her headache was becoming more intense. Her eyes and ears took in the bustle of people moving about the hall, the swaying of flowers, the dancing fountains, and the melodic music. The merriment in the hall was a stark contrast to her sorrow. Bianca looked into the crowd. She saw the stern Old Master Crawford smiling and talking to some guests. Louis was overjoyed. Susan was present. She did not smile, but she carried herself like a noblewoman. Even Allison, who objected to their marriage the most, forced a smile on her face as she received the congratulatory greetings for her son's marriage. On another table, Old Master Rayne and Wanda were smiling, happy that Bianca had finally found bliss. Bianca wanted to cry when she looked at them, but she could not allow herself to shed a tear! She forced her tears back and inadvertently saw Luke's friends among the guests: Eugene Hawking, Jim Holston, Percy Mallory, and mo
Bianca's chest nearly jumped out of her chest at that moment. Every cell in her body was burning in agony. Seeing that Jack was about to take the CD from the woman's hand, Bianca suddenly yelled at Luke, "No! I don't want to marry you! I don't want to be engaged with you!" The hall instantly fell silent. It was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop. Luke was caught in a daze as he kneeled there on one knee. He had always known that Bianca looked forward to the wedding more than he did. He had not expected such an outcome. Old Master Crawford's face turned ashen. His hand that was holding his walking stick was trembling. Jason immediately stepped forward and supported Old Master Crawford. Susan was impassive. She had learned the hard way that marrying into a wealthy family was a trap. She even felt that the young woman had made the right choice. Allison was fuming. If she did not care so much for her reputation, she would have rushed up the stage and ripped Bianc
In the mansion. Luke stood on the spacious balcony. He smoked cigarette after cigarette, and his gaze fell on the blooming cherry blossoms downstairs. The cherry tree was filled with flowers. The petals fell as the wind blew past, and the ground seemed to be covered in a pink carpet. Bianca loved plants, and that was why that mansion had a lush garden. It was Luke's present for her. He wanted to give her a surprise, but unexpectedly… Luke narrowed his eyes as he looked at the falling cherry blossom petals. He stubbed out the cigarette and flicked it into a nearby ashtray. Then, he walked toward the master bedroom. The door opened. In the room were two caretakers that were currently nursing Bianca. They stood up when they saw Luke enter. "Mr. Crawford," they greeted him respectfully. A hint of dearness flashed in Luke's eyes as he looked at Bianca's pale face. "How is the missus?" One of the caretakers replied, "Dr. Sykes had given her an injection an hour ago, and
Charmaine picked out many clothes of the latest designs that still had their tags on, as well as trying on several pairs of shoes that caught her eye. Leia's height, body size, and foot size were almost similar to Charmaine's. Charmaine was overjoyed that those clothes and accessories seemed to be designed for her! As she continued to pick out items, she asked, "What do you want me to do? Just let me know. I'll promise to do my best!" "Bianca might have rejected Luke's proposal, but Luke had warned the media not to spread any negative news about her. Of course, I'm not happy about that. Do this for me, Charmaine, go and buy up the topics and keywords from all the media websites, including Twitter, Yahoo, TMZ, Instagram, and so on. Utterly ruin Bianca's reputation. Make sure that she can't stay in A City anymore! I'll foot the bill. You'll only have to go and talk to the people in charge. "Oh, you should contact those verified influencers with at least a million followers too. T
Wanda was furious when she heard what Allison said. How could she tolerate her respected father and her beloved niece insulted like that? She stood up immediately and said, "What do you mean by that, Mrs. Crawford? Even if you don't forgive Bianca, you don't have to insult her that way! How could you say those words to someone older than you, even though our families aren't related by marriage yet? I respected you because you are Luke's mother, but I didn't expect you to have such poor character. "You saw that we're a poor family, but how about you, Mrs. Crawford? Oh, I don't think that title suits you. The real Mrs. Crawford is Madam Susan Armstrong. She is the woman that is legally married to Luke's father, and you are nothing but a mistress. You're abusing the support that Luke has for you. Do you feel proud that way? How much more noble can you be compared to us?" Wanda was an outstanding woman. With her abilities, she had married her ex-husband and managed a major corporat
Bianca rubbed her temples. She realized that she was in an unfamiliar place. The bedroom was spacious, and in front of the bed was a large floor-to-ceiling window that showcased the beautiful scenery outside. She could not help but open the window as she looked at the sea of flowers. The cherry trees were in full bloom. The blossoms were as white as snow, and the fragrance was thick in the air. The place was more beautiful than the peach garden Luke brought her last time. However, Bianca was not in the mood to appreciate it. She must have offended the Crawford family by rejecting Luke's proposal yesterday. Not only was the Crawford family angry, but her grandfather and aunt must be very sad too. They must think that she was immature. However, she had no other choice… Just when her brain was in a mess, her phone suddenly started ringing. It was Nina. Bianca answered the call. Nina started rambling worriedly, "Have you scrolled through your Twitter feed today, Bea? Ma
Blue Honors. Charmaine walked into a VIP private room, dressed in the most beautiful and most expensive clothes and shoes that she got from Leia. She got to know from a friend that Mr. Ford, an internationally renowned director, intended to shoot a movie with a hundred-million-dollar budget using only actors with no previous screen experience. That friend knew Mr. Ford's producer, and that was why she recommended Charmaine. After looking at Charmaine's photo, Mr. Ford decided to give her a chance in an audition. Charmaine found out that Mr. Ford had reserved a private room in Blue Honors, and her friend had somehow gotten an invitation for her. She was so happy that she was losing her mind. She arrived at Blue Honors with the invitation card. She wanted to show her face to Mr. Ford. The director might even make an exception for her if he was charmed by her voluptuous figure. "Mr. Ford…" Before she stepped through the door, Charmaine's seductive voice was heard. She
Luke stopped walking. He turned around, and his gaze became colder. "Are you telling the truth?" He waved his hand, and the bodyguards let go of Charmaine. She was on the verge of tears. She loved to play, but only if both parties were consenting. Those instruments might be fun and exciting while making out, but now, it seemed as though the bodyguards were going to use them to kill her. That had made her fear for her life. She slumped onto the floor and begged him. "I was wrong, Mr. Crawford. Forgive me! I don't have any grudge against Bianca Rayne. I only did that because Leia threatened me. She told me that if I don't do what she says, she'll make sure that I can't survive in A City. I had no other choice! I swear that I won't do it again. Please forgive me…" Luke's tall body towered over Charmaine. His figure was as exquisite as a sculpture, but Charmaine was not in the mood to appreciate it. She thought that the man was too scary. "What is inside the CD that caused Bian