고고 Julian Holt had an unexpected streak of possessiveness. When I made to stand, he left a line of marks on my neck, visible reminders of his presence. Nick’s face twisted in shock and disbelief before he finally found his voice. “Mila….. y you two… I adjusted my collar, giving him a sideways glance. “I’m … Read more
21. Since childhood, I’d been taught that as the future head of the Jensen family, I couldn’t afford to let emotions rule. Trust your business partners only to a point. Nick Holt, as Holt heir, should have known better. But then, maybe he’d been spoiled, his whole life handed to him on a silver platter. … Read more
20 It was time to expose Ella’s lies about her muteness. Nick firmly believed that Ella’s love for him was pure. Even as she cried and shouted about his betrayal, he’d only sighed, saying, “She’s just passionate–about us” But how would he react once he saw through her lies? Julian had already stationed some of … Read more
19. A month later, the “big show” I’d promised Julian finally began. The real estate subsidiary Nick managed was at a critical stage for going public. He flew to New York to negotiate with investment banks- and, of course, Ella came along “to see the world.” But, due to an “accidental” argument, she returned to … Read more
18. Before Nick killed me, he said a lot of things. I can barely remember most of it, except for one line that struck a chord: “If it weren’t for you–if it weren’t for the Jensen family–Ella and I could’ve lived happily ever after, basking in wealth and love!” We’d see. I’d see just how … Read more
17. Rachel spent three days cursing Nick and Ella’s over–the–top displays of affection. This time, the rumor mill went silent. Everyone now believed that the engagement between the Jensen and Holt familles was truly dead, just waiting for the inevitable fallout. Our engagement was over, yes–but the spectacle they hoped for? That, they’d never see. … Read more
16. It was a brilliant move–leveraging public sentiment to pressure Mr. Holt into acceptance. He’d achieved multiple goals: He’d crushed my father’s hopes, severed Nick’s pathway to advancement, and driven a wedge between Nick and Mr. Holt. “Chosen one?” Just a well–staged PR move. Mr. Holt wouldn’t suspect Julian, who led a secluded life. He’d … Read more
15. The finance world in Lexington soon returned to normal. The rumors had fizzled out after a few days. Who could seriously believe the Holt–Jensen engagement would break off? As the Jensen heiress, I was clearly destined to be the future Mrs. If Nick didn’t marry me, who would dare marry me? Nick seemed in … Read more
14. In my previous life as the well–behaved Jensen heiress, flirting with a ha man would have been unthinkable. But now, I needed an ally–a powerful one.
13. Julian Holt, eldest son of the Holt Group, Nick’s older half–brother, My father had been right. My engagement with Nick impacted both families‘ interests, and it wouldn’t be easy to dissolve it. But I knew one thing: this engagement had to end. On the first day I returned, I scoured my memories for this … Read more