It turned out it wasn't Brady, the small-time agent.It was Ignacio, the renowned venture capital tycoon. With a net worth exceeding a hundred and twenty billion dollars, he ranked thirty-second on the global billionaire list. Most importantly, he built his empire from scratch and became a legend in the financial world by the age of twenty. Holly had found such an impressive man.That was why she hadn't returned for four years. He might've waited for her, but she had already married Ignacio.Lorian felt a pang in his chest, but he extended his hand and smiled faintly, "I'm Lorian. I'm the director of the Sanders Group. "Allow me to welcome you on behalf of the company, Ignacio. I hope our negotiations will go smoothly.""Certainly," Ignacio responded with ease.He smiled apologetically, "I hope you won't mind if we postpone our meeting until tomorrow. I haven't seen my wife in a long time."I'd like to have dinner with her tonight. You know what they say, 'absence makes the h
Ignacio put down his cup. His gaze was deep as he looked at Holly, and his voice was low and gentle."You're so hungry. Did you forget to have lunch again?" Holly set down her utensils and wiped her lips with a napkin, "This Francorian restaurant is quite authentic, so I ate a bit more.""You don't say! Actually, I'm pretty good at making Francorian cuisine. You should try it next time." Ignacio's lips curved into a charming smile. He sounded cheerful when he spoke, "Didn't you buy a small apartment? "I'll come over and cook for you next time. After all, we haven't had time alone together yet. Your apartment must be quite cozy this season." These words were not a hint. Instead, it was a clear declaration. Ignacio wanted to be a real husband to Holly.Holly sat quietly at the dining table. The light from above illuminated the fine hair on her face, giving her an almost youthful appearance. It reminded Ignacio so much of the adorable duckling she once looked like. She loo
Ignacio was serious. Holly was dazed for a long time before she finally raised her eyes. "Ignacio." "Call me darling." "Ignacio."…Ignacio chuckled lightly. He pulled Holly up, "Come to the room and see the gift I brought you. You'll definitely like it." She followed him and asked softly, "What is it?" Once they entered the room, Ignacio closed the door to the master bedroom. Meanwhile, Anna left discreetly. He took a refined black box from his briefcase and handed it to Holly. She opened it curiously.The long box was divided into five compartments, each holding an adorable yellow duckling made of amber. Holly liked them very much. She touched the ducklings gently and asked Ignacio, "Why did you think of giving me this? You don't seem like someone with such a childish taste!" Ignacio's expression softened when he saw how much Holly loved the gift. He displayed a tenderness that even he wasn't aware of. After a moment, he spoke softly, "That's because th
" Ignacio."Holly buried her petite face deeply in the pillow. Her voice was hoarse and carried an indescribable feminine charm."It's too fast. This is going on too fast!"Ignacio didn't stop. Instead, he lowered his head. Holly couldn't help but clutch the bedsheet tightly. She rolled her head restlessly on the pillow, and her voice trembled with sensual moans. She looked like she was both welcoming the sensation and wanting to shove him away.Ignacio clasped her fingers and kissed her again. He pressed his tender red lips against hers and confessed, "I love you, Holly! I've loved you for many years. "I fell for you the first time I saw you at Rutherford College. The way I see it, things aren't moving too fast at all. "You have no idea how many times I've wanted to have sex with you when you appear that unguarded in front of me. I don't care whether you still think about someone else."Things between us aren't going on too fast at all. I've loved you for eight years."…
Holly woke up at two in the morning. The hotel suite was dimly lit, with only the blue glow of a computer screen on the couch. Ignacio had had sex with her for the better part of the night, but he was sitting there now. His eyes were fixed on the screen, likely watching some indices.The blue light cast shadows on his face and made his jawline appear sharper and his expression more stern.Ignacio looked different from how he was in bed. He was considerate and gentle, yet still wild in bed. He was even a bit rough in moments of passion but in a charming way. Occasionally, he whispered some sweet words, too. Holly could sense his restraint and reservation. It was understandable since it was their first time together.Holly watched him for a long time. They had had sex, which made everything feel natural. She might be a bit shy, but she continued to gaze at him intently."Did I wake you?" Ignacio asked when he noticed her stare. Ignacio raised his eyes and closed the laptop. Then,
After a night of indulgence, Holly woke up well past sunrise. She found a fresh bouquet of pink roses on the pillow beside her, along with a delicate card. To her surprise, there was a fine diamond bracelet resting on top of it. She recognized it as an exclusive piece by a renowned jeweler. It was the Milky Way bracelet, the only one of its kind in the world.Holly was filled with joy. She picked up the bracelet and wore it on her wrist. She held the roses to her nose and inhaled their fragrance. Finally, she picked up the card. It bore Ignacio's handwriting."Anna bought you some clothes, they’re on the bed. I'll come back tonight to be with you."…Holly read the two short lines over and over again. She felt sweetness in her heart, but she snorted lightly, “Who wants him to accompany me anyway?”She freshened up and got changed. A lavish breakfast had been prepared in the dining room, ready for her.After eating, Holly planned to return to her small apartment to work on h
"No one will wait for you forever in Silvercrest, Lorian."These words were etched into Lorian's mind. For the rest of his life, he would still recall these memories in the dead of night. He might've had a happy family, but he would still reminisce about the youthful days of vigor and the pure, innocent love of that time.…Back in the Sanders Group Conference Room, Lorian had spaced out for the second time. Kris quietly reminded him, "Do you have any comments on Mr. Ignacio's proposal?"Lorian snapped back to reality. He looked across the table at Ignacio, who was gazing at him. Despite the latter's impeccable appearance, Lorian could imagine just how passionate Ignacio had been when he was sleeping with Holly last night.Absence makes the heart grow fonder, indeed!Lorian's lips curled into a cold grin. Now, he was certain that Holly's return to Brookesville was orchestrated by Ignacio. Ignacio must've wanted Holly to settle things between her and Lorian so she could be wit
Lorian tasted a tinge of blood in his mouth. Then, a mouthful of blood splattered against the transparent glass.Kris entered just in time to witness this. Her face turned pale with shock as she rushed over. "What's wrong, Mr. Lorian?"Lorian clutched his abdomen as sweat covered his forehead. He waved gently. "I'm fine."Kris had been with him for many years. She had witnessed Lorian working himself to the brink, and couldn't help but feel distressed.Her voice choked with emotion when she spoke. "You're not fine. Dr. Yanni already said you can't keep pushing yourself like this! "If you keep going at this rate, you're going to..."Kris didn't finish her sentence, but Lorian understood.No matter how hard he worked, he had still lost Holly. Indeed, why was he doing this to himself?Both of them headed downstairs and got into the car. Kris instructed the driver to go to Knight Hospital.Lorian clutched his abdomen in the back seat. His face was pale. The car swayed gently