Maia’s face was red as she heard his husky voice. Since the plane was still dark, Maia could feel her courage grow as she wrapped her hands around Cedric’s neck and whispered into his ear, “Then, should I call you honey?” Cedric cursed under his breathe as he tightened his arms around her slender waist and tried to kiss her. Maia immediately placed both hands on her lips to stop him from advancing. “Cedric, the lights are back on.” As the plane started cruising at its regular altitude, the lights inside the aircraft were turned back on.Cedric did not care about the lights. Nothing could stop him from kissing his wife. The next thing Maia knew, Cedric had already removed her hands from her lips, pulled her toward him, and kissed her.Maia widened her eyes in surprise. She did not expect Cedric to be so persistent! The bodyguards around them immediately turned away and acted like nothing had happened. Baz did the same thing as he pretended to be engrossed in the view outside t
“Mr. Nigel, within a mere few days her ex-husband was able to win her heart over. I’m sure if this continues, they would be filing for a re-marriage within a year. You’re able to win difficult court cases but you can't win in this game of love.“It’s not because you’re not good enough, it’s just that you’re not as powerful as him. If you want Maia, you’ll have to beat Cedric. How are you going to beat HL corporation on your own?”“Ms. Lauren, what exactly are you trying to say? Just tell it to me straight.”“I’m sure you know that only the Fox family can go up against the Larkins. You could even say that we’re above the Larkins if you trace our family lineage. Why don’t you take up my offer and work with me to take out Cedric?” Lauren moved closer to Nigel as she spoke. “You want to take Cedric down? I don’t mean to offend you, but even with the Fox family lineage and the power you hold in society, you’re only an equal to Cedric. Taking him down is a pipe dream!”“You think so?
“I don’t want to cause harm to anyone’s personal safety, and I don’t want to be involved in anything unethical.”She looked at Nigel and gave him a cold smile. “I don’t need you to do that, you just have to play the good husband role to Maia.” “Thank you, Ms. Lauren.” Lauren placed her name card on the conference table. It was no ordinary name card as it was custom made out of 24k gold. It was a symbol of her status and a gesture to show that she earnestly wanted to work with Nigel.As Nigel took the name card off the table, Lauren was already walking toward the entrance. She left by simply saying goodbye and got into her fancy car.With her oppressing presence gone, Nigel was finally able to catch his breath. He continued to stare at the name card in his hand as he clenched it tightly. …When Lauren got into the car, she threw her branded bag aside and sneered, “It really does take all kinds, I suppose. No matter how good he thinks he is, he’s just another faker. “He prete
Maia shook her head. “Not yet.” “We’ll be home soon. You can go back to sleep when we get there.”Home? “Where are we going now?” Maia asked in confusion.“I’m sending you back to Cloud Nine Residences.” Maia was surprised by Cedric’s reply. Moments later, she turned her head toward the window and noticed that they were already on the way to her place. She glanced back at him and nodded. Maia continued to remain silent. Even though she looked like she was not fully awake, her mind was actually crystal clear. She knew that something was not right, but she could not really put her finger on it. Maia kept stealing glances at Cedric as she wanted to ask him what was going on but did not know where to start.When they finally got to Cloud Nine Residences, he sent her up to her home and told her to rest well, pinching her cheeks lightly before leaving. When he turned to leave, Maia called after him as she ran and hugged him from the back. For some reason, she kept feeling a sens
Cedric was faster. He grabbed her wrist and gently pulled her into his embrace. How could he possibly just let her leave?He hugged her tightly, as if there were no one else present. He whispered into her ear. “Why did you come all the way here in such weather?” “You know very well why I’m here. What’s wrong with you?” Maia’s anger turned into worry as her voice was trembling. Even when she was in Cedric’s embrace, she did not feel secure. She was worried sick about his health and safety. When she overheard their conversation at the moment she entered the villa, she could feel her heart drop. She felt hopeless and she did not like that feeling. Cedric did not know whether to feel happy or sad that Maia was so sharp. She could tell that something was not right the moment he chose to send her back home. There was no need to hide anymore, so he decided to just tell her.“The drug yesterday had a bad effect on my body, but I’m fine now.” Although it was something so severe, he made
Rebecca's tone was gentle as she explained to Maia. "Dr. Lyles has been researching many drugs that have appeared on the black market over the years. This is one of them. The corresponding antidote has been developed, so the man you love will be fine. However, if he had come a couple of hours later, it would have been risky. So, later on, make sure to settle the score with him!""It's a slow-acting poison?" Maia was stunned for a few seconds. "How can such a drug exist?"Rebecca explained, "The drug development team has been hidden in the shadows for a long time. I was once kidnapped by a mad scientist named Erwin. He was crazy, but he was also a genius. He specialized in developing this kind of drug to make a fortune or trade with others."After he died, those under him disappeared as well. I suspect these are the ones who got away. After many years, they reappeared, using the results of Dr. Erwin's research to make money in the black market and do immoral things.""Oh, I see." Ma
"I'll buy you new clothes tomorrow."Maia exclaimed again. "Cedric, where are your hands going?""Resting on my wife, of course," he replied so matter-of-factly.Maia gritted her teeth, even more furious. "Who are you calling your wife? Let go of me! I've only just forgiven you and you're taking advantage of me already! If I had known, I might as well have...""Might as well have what?" His actions froze at her words."Married a young and handsome guy.""Is that a threat?"Next, there was only a slight sound, and her last piece of protection fell to the ground."My wife, the medicine is taking effect. I'm addicted to you, so you have to help me through this."With one hand, he loosened his tie. With his other hand, he clasped her wrists, placing her hands above her head. Then, he gently bound them with the tie. The action was careful, the force light, just serving to restrain her without causing any harm.Feeling her hands bound, Maia's delicate brows furrowed slightly. She l
"That won’t be necessary.""That’s an order, not a request." Maia’s safety came first. She nodded in agreement. After all, she did not know the situation at the scene, and Buck and the others must not have brought many people for the finalization. They were probably already surrounded by the artists. Indeed, additional manpower was needed now.Maia rushed downstairs quickly, heading to the scene at Mykonos Studio. She knew that with every minute she delayed, Buck and the others would be surrounded for another minute. No one knew what might happen next.As soon as Maia reached the lobby, a well-dressed man was already waiting by her car. When he saw Maia, he respectfully said, "Miss, hello. I am Fischer, the squad leader of the security team's second squad. Mr. Cedric sent me to escort you to Mykonos Studio and provide full protection. Our second team won't appear in public like Mr. Baz and we won't attract attention. Mr. Cedric has already considered your safety comprehensively, M