Yanni felt a bit embarrassed and annoyed. "Keaton."On the other end of the phone, there was a light and amused laugh from Keaton. However, he let her off easily.Yanni walked over to the sofa and sat down. She leaned against the backrest while gazing at the desk bathed in sunlight. That bouquet of calla lilies stood resilient. It felt as if one could feel new life forming within their own body just by looking at them.Calla lilies… Was this Keaton's version of romance?…In the evening, Yanni made a trip back to the Lockwood Villa.The crimson sunset bathed the mansion in a fiery glow, like flames flickering through a forest. Yanni's car pulled into the parking lot. A servant came over to open the car door and delivered a little report. "Mr. Mason has been waiting for you for two days."Yanni smiled lightly. "It's more like he's nagged about me for two days!"The servant mimicked Mason's tone: "She thinks she's grown up and become tough now. This was such a big matter, and she
"Yanni.""Yanni..." Ella called out.…How could Yanni possibly resist? She confirmed with Ella, "Just one night?"Ella gave a serious but childlike promise. Her voice was soft and sweet, "Daddy will take me to kindergarten tomorrow morning."Yanni relaxed a bit. She could handle it if it was just one night. She had something she wanted to say to Keaton anyway. So, she looked at him while holding Ella, "Come upstairs for a cup of coffee."Keaton stood there in the darkness, and his gaze was unfathomably deep. After a moment, he walked over and gently took Ella into his arms. Keaton and Yanni walked side by side toward the entrance. The soft light above them cast a warm glow, making them look just like a family of three.…Ella was exceptionally well-behaved. As soon as they arrived at the apartment, she found a small desk and started on her homework. The sight of her little figure made Yanni’s heart soften.Yanni was preparing coffee for Keaton. She couldn't resist the quest
Yanni felt completely seen through by Keaton. He knew her too well. His pursuit was indeed intimidating. It wasn’t every day someone laid out eight billion dollars so openly. Jamie had mentioned that a man like Keaton was too aggressive and that his naive sister wouldn’t be able to handle it. Yanni didn’t want to conquer anyone. Keaton was like a puzzle to her. She was tempted to unravel his secrets and see how many more ways he had to charm a woman.Yanni admitted that she was somewhat smitten by Keaton. Thankfully, Ella was there. Otherwise, she couldn’t guarantee that they wouldn’t cross boundaries or take things too far. Keaton and Yanni had physical needs, but starting a physical relationship so casually felt too impulsive for her. She wanted to properly nurture their emotional connection as well.That night, Ella stayed over. Keaton left late in the night. Yanni woke in the middle of the night. The sound of the rain tapping against the window kept her awake. Each drop w
Emilia wasn't excessively arrogant. She knew better than to offend the Lockwood family, especially given the influence of Lockwood Pharmaceutical Group and Jamie. Her manipulation of Gael was successful because Yanni was willing to let him go."I was quite happy with Carter at the beginning. His family was well-off. After two years of marriage, however, I realized how insignificant my so-called happiness was. Carter’s salary of 8,000 dollars a month was nothing compared to the wealth of the truly rich."There was a time I went to pick up Carter and witnessed him being publicly humiliated over a business deal. His clients forced alcohol down his throat. They even threw money on him for amusement."At that moment, I deeply felt the sorrow of being Carter’s wife. I also saw the perverted pleasure of the wealthy.”…Emilia took a deep breath and continued, her words shocking. “That man was a local wealthy second-generation. His family fortune was immense. "He took an interest in me.
Yanni was certain Keaton was doing it on purpose, but she didn’t want him to think she was overly affected by the kiss. She kept her tone light and casual, “Ella is very well-behaved.”Keaton chuckled again. His voice was filled with amusement.“You were very well-behaved too,” he replied. “You kept holding onto my shirt during the kiss, Yanni. When you touched the back of my neck, I heard you softly call my name.”…Just as Yanni was about to lose her temper, Keaton backed off. “Actually, I called to invite you to a gala. It’s organized by the city’s chamber of commerce, and I’ve heard it’s quite a grand event.”Attending a gala? Yanni hesitated. Keaton added cheerfully, “There will be a few of our former classmates there. You know them.”Yanni mulled it over and agreed to go.…At the same time, Emilia and Gael were in a hotel suite. They had just had intense sex, and she lay sweaty and relaxed in his arms.Emilia gently caressed Gael's shoulders. “I really want to stay like
Gael never expected to run into Yanni in the ballroom of the Regent Hotel during the weekend. When he saw her, she was holding a glass of red wine and exchanging pleasantries with some old men. Yanni was the center of attention at the banquet due to her family background and her own abilities. People approached her constantly, hoping to make connections. However, Yanni politely declined them one by one.Of course, Yanni looked stunning tonight. She was dressed in a white silk gown, which perfectly hugged her graceful curves. A pair of four-carat diamond earrings adorned her earlobes, making her jade-like face all the more radiant and elegant.Gael was momentarily lost in thought. He even murmured her name, "Yanni."Emilia stood nearby, and she was extremely displeased. Gael was obviously trying to stir up trouble. However, she wasn’t too bothered. After all, he and Yanni were divorced. Even if he wanted to reconcile, Yanni would never agree!Emilia deliberately clung to Gael's ar
Yanni was only concerned about one thing—Ansley. Just as she was going to ask about the little girl's whereabouts, Keaton approached. He was dressed in a black tuxedo. Since he possessed an outstanding appearance, he stood out in the crowd.Keaton came closer and thoughtfully draped a shawl over Yanni's shoulders. Then, he smiled slightly. “Are you finished chatting with George?”Yanni responded softly, "Yeah." She gently grasped the shawl, inadvertently pressing her delicate fingers against Keaton's palm. At that moment, his brow relaxed, and his gaze toward Yanni was deep and intense.They both recalled the intimacy they shared in the car. Yanni was forced to tilt her head back. Her fingers searched for a place to rest before finally settling on the man's shoulder. However, Keaton quickly captured her hand and guided it to his face. Then, he guided her to slowly trace his chiseled features.Keaton let Yanni's fingers linger particularly long on the bridge of his nose. The sensa
Gael’s voice trembled, “Wedding gift? Who is he to you, Yanni?”Yanni sneered, “Does it have anything to do with you? Also, please refer to me as Dr. Yanni or Ms. Yanni from now on, Mr. Gael.”What she said hit Gael hard. “So, I can never call you by your first name again. Is that right?”Yanni’s response was firm. “Yes!”At the next moment, Gael’s eyes reddened. He lost all interest in the banquet and was completely shaken. However, Gael couldn’t understand why his emotions were so chaotic and miserable. After all, he and Yanni had come to an end. They were over.With that said, seeing Yanni with Keaton made him feel as though he’d been utterly betrayed. The humiliation was unbearable, and the pain was excruciating.Yanni paid no attention to Gael’s pain. She danced with Keaton, and the two of them matched perfectly. Seeing them together drove Gael mad with jealousy, but he held back his rage. After all, Ressington Tech Co.’s stock had just stabilized, and he couldn’t afford