"I think you're making excuses. You're the daughter-in-law of the Ford family; you have everything you need. You can bask in your lavish life even if you don't continue to run your business. Why do you need to behave so sluttily?" Marie mocked.Yasmin calmly replied, "I may be his wife, but I am also independent. I run a studio to earn a living. If Mr. Carter likes my designs and comes to buy clothes, I don't see why I should turn him away.""You know whether he likes your designs or you. You clearly know why the man approached you, yet you still flirt with him," Marie said, then looked at Blake, "Blake, look at this! Your wife is so manipulative. No matter what I say, she has a comeback. Does she even have any respect for anyone more senior than her?"Blake ignored her and looked at Yasmin. "Do you plan to continue arguing with her?"He was about to argue if she wasn't planning to.Yasmin said lightly, "I don't know what is wrong with her. She kept causing trouble as soon as she

The party at the villa has started. Everyone was chatting and laughing as if nothing had happened.Annalise sat at the host's seat when the butler reported that Marie was not feeling well and had gone home.Annalise was puzzled. "How did she become unwell?"She was a bit upset earlier, but not to the extent of ignoring her sister. After all, they were family—she wouldn't hold a grudge against her sister to sleep.Blake, who was at the table, said indifferently, "I asked her to leave.""You asked her to leave?" Annalise was surprised. "Did you ask someone to kick her out?""She’s always causing trouble at the Ford residence. It's quieter without her," Blake said calmly, placing food on Yasmin's plate.Yasmin quietly ate her food with her head down beside him. The Keatings were Annalise's maiden family; one always had a slight bias toward one's own family, so Yasmin didn't dare say anything.As expected, Annalise frowned at Blake's response, "But, she's your aunt, and Grandma i

Yasmin felt he was making a big deal out of nothing. She pouted and said, "Isn't it normal to kneel to measure pants? How else can you do it?""Ask an assistant to measure it next time," Blake ordered, looking at her on his lap.Yasmin was speechless. "But the assistant will also have to kneel before the man, right?""I don't care about other women; I care about you," Blake said, tapping her nose. "You're mine. I don't like you getting too close to other men. Do you understand?""Am I not allowed to make friends and close sales?""You can, but you must maintain an appropriate distance and tell me where you went with them.""You're asking for too much." Yasmin was displeased. She had a fierce look on her face like a little beast seething its teeth.Blake laughed and bit her red lips, "I know..."The kiss lasted a long time.It wasn't until Yasmin was mesmerized that he let go of her. He looked at her slightly flushed face.Of course, he was affected, too; his eyes were dark, s

Yasmin said, "It's delicious; You just don't know how to appreciate it. Eunice and I would stuff ourselves silly every time we were here. You're just too pampered and haven't experienced the real world.""Aren't you a pampered daughter from a rich family too?" Blake countered as his gaze fixed on her.Yasmin replied, "That's different. I'm a down-to-earth rich girl. When I was in university, Eunice introduced me to truffle pasta, opening a new world for me. It smells bad, but it tastes great. Once you eat it, you’ll crave it again."She picked a few strands of pasta for him. "Do you want to try? It's flavorful and delicious. You should give it a shot."Blake looked hesitant. "No, thanks.""Fine, your loss." She put the pasta in her mouth, savoring it as if her soul left her body. "Mmm, it's so good. I haven't had this in so long. It brings back memories."She was reminded of the carefree and happy times.Blake also smiled at how happy she was.After eating, they continued to st

His free hand reached for Yasmin's hand, guiding it to his body. His voice tinged with naughtiness, "Wifey, help me..."Yasmin's ears turned red, and she scolded, "I don't think you're taking your injury seriously. The doctor said you need to abstain from intimate activities.""Something bad will happen to me if I wait too long," Blake said hoarsely. "As long as we're careful, it'll be fine."He tried to lead her into it, but Yasmin refused. She struggled. "No."Blake was persistent. The more she refused, the more exhilarating it was for him. His gaze became dangerous as he placed her hand to his lips and kissed it.Yasmin gasped as he unbuttoned her pajamas and pulled her into the covers.Yasmin couldn't resist. Fearing he might get hurt, she turned to lie in his arms.Blake sensed her care and smiled slightly, hugging her from behind...…An hour later, Blake got up and was about to carry her to the shower."Don't carry me. Your leg hasn't recovered yet. I'll go myself." Ya