Blake nodded. "Okay."Olivia said, "That's it for now. I have a social engagement with the CEOs from other websites tonight. You're coming with me."Blake responded, "Sure."Her seat in the office had been moved outside the chief editor's office. She sat in front of the desk, looking at the text sent by Liam on her phone.He texted: [Mom and Dad have already picked out some photography companies for our wedding photos. Time is a little tight. Take a look and see if you like any of them.]Blake merely glanced at it before pocketing her phone. She then remembered what Hannah had told her regarding her past with Liam. She thought that the little boy in her dreams might be him. Eventually, she opened the conversation with Liam again and replied.She responded: [Let's go with the third company. I still have work to do. We'll talk after I'm off work.]Liam replied: [Okay. I'll pick you up after work.]His civil service examination had long been fixed. As long as he was qualified in t
"L–Liam..." Ixia said.She desperately reached out to grab Liam's hand. But before she could touch him, he walked away.Julian was furious when he saw that. He raised his hand and slapped Ixia hard across her face. "Look at what you've done.""You hit me! How dare you hit me?! What right do you have to hit me? I was always polite to you. You're only my dad because my mom likes you. Otherwise, you're nothing. Even my real dad never hit me like this!"This is my home, not yours. Get out!"Julian's gaze turned fierce instantly. "Try saying it one more time.""I just said it, so what?! You're only interested in my family's money; that's why you married my mom. You wouldn't even be in this family without her. You abandoned your wife and son just to get into my family.""Shut up!" Ixia's words hurt Julian deeply. He looked menacing as he lifted his hand and slapped her again, putting almost all his strength into it.Ixia fell to the ground from the slap. A clear handprint could be se
Ixia said, "Mom, please don't let Blake marry into our family, okay?"Lylia responded, "Don't worry. Even if she marries into our family, I won't make things easy for her."She thought, 'I won't allow our interests and benefits to be shared by outsiders. I refuse to believe that Liam won't be interested in other women, no matter how upright he appears.'Some of the most luxurious penthouses in Ventropolis were valued at nearly eighty million dollars each.Even if someone had the money to buy it, they might not qualify to live there.Julian lay his head on the lap of a charming woman who wore a purple lace nightgown emitting a captivating fragrance. Her long, wavy hair cascaded over her ample breasts. She said, "You haven't visited me in a long time."I made gnocchi today. Do you want some?"Julian responded, "Has anyone unfamiliar been coming to find you recently?"The woman replied, "I've been staying home just like you asked me to. What's the matter? Are you afraid I'll see o
The deafening music pierced through Blake's eardrums as she downed drink after drink. Eventually, the last drink left her somewhat intoxicated. Everything felt surreal when she looked at the colorful lights.Janice hurriedly took the drink from Blake's hand. "Stop drinking. You've drank a lot. If you keep drinking, your body won't be able to handle it. It's already late; I should take you home now."Blake pushed Janice's hands away and drunkenly babbled, "I–I don't want to go back. I have to marry Liam when I go back. I don't want to get married. I want to wait for Kevin to come back. He slept with me and promised to take responsibility!"Janice's eyes widened as if she had just heard some earth-shattering news. "W–What did you say?! You slept with Mr. Harrison? I knew you were more than just friends with him. I even asked back then why he always looked toward our direction."Confused, she asked, "If you like Mr. Harrison, why are you marrying Mr. Xander? Blake, what happened after
Blake tightly held onto the man's hand, refusing to let go. "I don't want to. Your scent reminds me of him. I don't want to let go of Kevin. If I let go of you, he'll disappear again."In Kevin's arms, Blake lifted his hands and put them back down again. He said, "Blake, don't be like this. You're getting married soon."Blake hugged his waist tightly. "I don't like Liam. He and I are just good friends. I promised Kevin that I'd wait for him to come back. But Cecilia has been pressuring me. The first time, she threatened me with Madelyn's safety. She told me she found her, and if I didn't marry Liam, she'd kill her."The second time was about Dal's safety. She even wanted to deal with him. She also wanted to sell Mr. Jardin's company and told me to help protect it. But I never agreed to any of her demands."The third time was about your safety. Everyone said you were dead, but I didn't believe it. Kevin is so powerful; how could he die?"Why is my life so sad? Why can't I even choo
Kevin said, "Don't tell Blake I'm back."Janice looked at the woman beside the black car. She thought the woman looked familiar like she had seen her somewhere before. "Mr. Harrison, are you planning to return to the company?"Kevin responded, "I have my plans. Just mind your own business."After Kevin left, Janice watched as he hugged the woman and got into the car. She pondered, 'Mr. Harrison is back, but Blake is going to marry Mr. Xander. And now, Mr. Harrison has someone he likes. If Blake knows about this, she'll surely be devastated.'As Blake was carried away by Liam, she suddenly felt a sharp pain in her stomach. She frowned. "It hurts. My stomach hurts so much."Liam was rushing to the hospital. Thankfully, they arrived in time, or else the consequences would be dire.Blake's private part was bleeding as she was taken to the operating table. An hour later, she was finally transferred to a regular ward, still unconscious. The doctor scolded Liam, "How can you, as her hus
'Blake...' Liam thought.He was caught off guard when Blake pushed him down onto the bed. She then kissed him gently. Being a normal man, Liam could not remain indifferent to the woman he loved when she did this to him.They were initially quite calm and became very passionate after a while. Blake felt very hot as she moaned.After they finished, Liam took her to the bathroom to wash up. But she still had not recovered from the intense intimacy.When Blake woke up, it was already three in the afternoon. She felt surreal when she felt the glaring light shining in through the thick curtains.The aroma of food wafting from the living room immediately woke her completely. As she lifted her hand and saw herself naked, with kiss marks on her arms, her eyes widened in shock. She sat up abruptly and felt a pang of pain in her stomach, perhaps from her sudden, drastic movement.But she could not care about that now. She hurriedly got out of bed and rushed to the bathroom. When she looked
Liam said, "I know you don't want to see me. I'm just worried about you being here alone. If you don't want to see me, I'll leave."Blake covered her eyes with her hands. They were slightly red from crying. Her tone carried restrained emotions as she replied, "Liam, I'm sorry. I thought we were just feigning our relationship. I never imagined there'd be anything between us."Blake knew these words were hurtful, but she still decided to say it.Liam calmly responded, "Blake, the one who should apologize is me. Last night, you mistook me for him. I couldn't control myself. I'm sorry."As I've said before, if you want a divorce, I'll let you go anytime. This statement will always hold truth. When you calm down and decide that you still can't accept what happened, I'm willing to cancel the wedding and divorce you."He then left.However, he was still very worried. In the car, he called Janice.Janice was very surprised to receive a call from Liam. Just before the call ended, she hes