admind Chapter 4 Everyone turned to look at Melanie in unison. She stood frozen to the spot. Before she could even process what had happened, Susan’s panicked scream tore through the room. “Yasmin!” Yasmin had fainted from shock after seeing the slurs on the screen. In an instant, Zachary’s expression changed drastically. He scooped Yasmin into … Read more
Chapter 3 Melanie’s head hung low. Without looking up, she said, “Yasmin’s moving in, right? I thought I’d clear my stuff before she gets here. There’s no point in upsetting her.” Zachary grabbed her wrist, and with one swift pull, drew her into his arms. “You’re still mad at me, aren’t you?” he asked. “No.” … Read more
hapter 2 Melanie stepped into the elevator in a daze. By the time she snapped back to her senses, it had already stopped at the basement level. An eager intern came up to her and asked, “You’re here for Ms. Yasmin Lloyd’s exhibit, right? Please follow me.” That was when Melanie realized she hadn’t pressed … Read more
Chapter 1 Melanie Lloyd walked out of the city hall like a shell of herself, dazed and unsteady. It wasn’t until she collapsed into the back seat of a cab that the tears she had been holding in finally fell. Four years ago, her half-sister, Yasmin Lloyd, ran off on her wedding day. To preserve … Read more
Chapter 25 Kaeden had a dream. At the age of eighteen, he participated in special military training in a remote mountainous area, where he met a lovely girl. Her father was addicted to gambling, her mother had an underlying condition and was in poor health, and she was taking care of her young sister to … Read more
Chapter 24 Kaeden quickly grabbed the person, preventing Leroy’s fist from landing accurately on Kaeden’s face. He was furious, “Kaeden, you bastard, you actually made Jolie abort my child.” The last time he was tied up by Leroy, it was because Leroy used Jolie as bait to trick him into the factory, and that’s how … Read more
Chapter 23 11 Jolie stood at the entrance of the hospital, taking a deep breath. She couldn’t bear to part with the child, but she had to face it again. She had finally managed to leave behind that restrictive life and couldn’t afford to go back. Kaeden gently patted her shoulder and spoke frankly, “Have … Read more
Chapter 22 “What does this mean? Leroy’s expression hardened, but Jolie threw out a crumpled check sheet.” “I was pregnant, Leroy, let Kaeden go, or I will take your child down with me.” Leroy across the street was stunned, unsure how to describe his current feelings – a mixture of joy and pain. He was … Read more
Chapter 21 Jolie’s life was plain and happy. She thought that with Kaeden by her side and her resolute attitude, Leroy, the playboy, would slowly forget about her. After all, he was the prince of New York’s elite, surrounded by countless flowers, it was impossible to even mention stopping for one. Not to mention she … Read more
Chapter 20 Jolie returned home and breathed a sigh of relief. “Kaeden, thank you for saving my sister.” Kaeden lowered his gaze, smiling as he gently stroked Nikita’s hair. “Mrs. Yost, protecting you is my responsibility.” Jolie hesitated for a moment, looking at him with some guilt. “Sorry, I used you as an excuse to … Read more