"Are you going over there for Michelle?" Blake asked bluntly.Joel coughed. "Well, I'm also helping you out." He had noticed Michelle much earlier. She was wearing a black cocktail dress and standing next to Carlos, her fair skin as white as snow. Joel couldn't tear his gaze away from her.He was mesmerized for a few seconds before stepping forward. "I'll handle them."Shortly after Joel left, someone approached Michelle and whispered in her ear.Michelle nodded and turned to Carlos. "Carlos, there's a gentleman who wants to discuss a collaboration with Ferguson Jewelry. Let's go and meet him.""Alright." Carlos and Michelle excused themselves from Yasmin and left.Yasmin was alone, and the product launch hadn't yet begun, so she felt a bit bored. She picked up two cupcakes from the buffet table. She hadn't had dinner yet and needed something to fill her stomach.Just as she was about to sit down and eat, a shadow cast over her, blocking the light above her head.Yasmin looke
Yasmin had whined pitifully behind Blake, her voice soft as she tugged at the corner of his clothes.Blake had been annoyed to death by her pestering, finally begrudgingly taking her to buy a bracelet.Now, the tables had turned. Yasmin didn't want his gifts, yet he insisted on giving them to her."I'm sorry, but I don't want it," Yasmin refused.Although a woman might be tempted by something beautiful, she understood the implications of accepting the necklace. She couldn't take it. Doing so would give him a chance.Blake pressed his lips together. "It doesn't mean anything. I just thought this necklace suits you.""I don't want it, even if it does suit me," Yasmin rejected him decisively, standing up and leaving with her handbag.Elise stood in the corner, biting her lip as she glared at Yasmin. She had sneaked into the event tonight, hoping to talk to Carlos. He was her last hope now. So, she couldn't afford to lose him.But as soon as she arrived, she saw Yasmin and Blake to
Elise could tell Darion was bummed out. She flashed a grin and soothed him, "Don't sweat it, Mr. Carter. There are plenty more fish in the sea. If she's not into you, the next one might be."Upon hearing Elise's words, Darion got even more irritated and said, "I refuse to believe I can't win her over. Come here, Jared."Darion beckoned his chauffeur, Jared Stainton, over and whispered into his ear.…The minor interruption was over in no time. Yasmin didn't pay it any mind.At 8:00 pm sharp, Michelle's staff approached Yasmin and said, "The event is underway, Ms. Starr. Ms. Ferguson's already speaking on the stage, and she wants you to head over. You're up next." "Sure," Yasmin responded. She picked up her dress and followed the staff up to the stage.As Michelle introduced Yasmin, she slowly made her entrance in her long purple dress. Her attire was simple, classy, and sophisticated.When the host hit Yasmin with questions, she'd answer with a smile. Otherwise, she'd just sta
Carlos was troubled. He subconsciously looked at Yasmin and realized she was unfazed. It appeared she couldn't care less about the situation.Carlos was downcast. "I don't want to speak to you, Elise."With that said, Carlos turned around and left.Elise, however, went through a lot to attend the conference. She couldn't just watch Carlos leave like that. She pretended to fall as she shouted, "Ah!"Elise landed on the floor with a loud thud.Carlos immediately stopped in his tracks. After turning around, he found Elise looking weak. He hurried over to her side and checked on her. "Did you hurt yourself, Elise?"Carlos remembered Elise wasn't in good health."I'm feeling dizzy, Carlos." Elise went slack in Carlos' arms as if she was about to pass out."Elise…" Carlos nudged Elise with a worried look. Knowing she could faint from anemia, he grew anxious and was about to call an ambulance.Watching this scene unfold, Yasmin sneered.It was her same old trick. Elise planned to fo
Blake's expression darkened, and he fixed his gaze on Elise.Feeling anxious, Elise suppressed her fear and explained herself. "Wait, Blakey, hear me out. Yasmin set this up and tricked me into saying those words."It was only when Yasmin snatched Carlos from me that I lost it. I never had any plans to get back at her in the past.""Here we go with the acting again," Yasmin sneered."Shut up!" Elise furiously glared at Yasmin."You're the one who needs to zip it," Blake stated and coldly looked at Elise. Elise was startled, and tears started running down her cheeks. With a hint of sorrow, she asked, "Why are you into a woman like her, Blakey?"She continued through tears, "Yes, I admit that I fell for you back then, Blakey. Before my dad passed away, he told you to take care of me, so you became the most important person in my life."I don't want anyone else to take you away from me. I felt that way since the beginning, but I couldn't express it. I was scared that if I did, yo
"Do you even know who you're dealing with? What gives you the nerve to reject Mr. Carter? He's Darion Carter of the Carter family.""I'm not interested in who he is." Yasmin insisted on leaving.The blonde man grabbed Yasmin's arm and dragged her to Darion's car.Upon arriving in front of Darion, Yasmin was greeted with a chorus of whistles from a group of guys.The blonde man said, "This is Mr. Carter."With a scrunched-up face, Yasmin asked, "What do you want? I'm not interested in getting to know you.""Why so serious? I only wanted to give you a little gift." Darion handed Yasmin a fancy watch adorned with diamonds. It clearly wasn't cheap.This was Darion's way of picking up girls. He flashed his money around, and the gold-diggers would simper with their eyes lit up.Little did he expect that Yasmin wouldn't even spare the watch a glance. She bluntly said, "No thanks.""Are you not impressed?" Darion looked at the watch in confusion."How about this? You come with us for
The blonde man ran back and dutifully informed Darion, "They're charging you with kidnap, Mr. Carter.""What did you just say?" Darion removed the cigarette from between his lips. "I just wanted to take her to the top of the mountain to see the moon. Why are they accusing me of kidnap?""I don't know. The police said it was Mr. Ford who made the accusation."Darion was speechless. He got out of his car and confronted Blake. "You're Blake, right? I heard you're accusing me of kidnap." Growing up overseas, Darion was fearless. Even though he had heard of Blake's notoriety, he wasn't afraid.Blake was chatting with the police when Darion approached. Hearing him, Blake glanced over with a cold expression.Darion paused for a moment. "I didn't hurt her," he instinctively said.Blake walked past Darion and asked an officer, "Where is she?""She should be in the car." The officer led Blake over.Blake peered into the open window and saw Yasmin sitting inside. She was perfectly fin
Upon hearing Blake's words, Elise collapsed on the ground once more and challenged, "If Yasmin wanted me dead right now, you'd help her out, wouldn't you?""You had your chance and you blew it," Blake nonchalantly stated."Are you so into Yasmin that you'd just leave me to die?""If it weren't for you, Yasmin wouldn't have ended up so hurt."That was the last thing Blake said before he expressionlessly walked out of the lounge.Looking at Blake's retreating figure, Elise bit her lower lip until it bled.Hearing what had happened, Yasmin quietly said, "Elise is right. She ended up like that for your sake.""I didn't ask her to hurt those innocent people." Blake looked intently at Yasmin.Yasmin chuckled. "Elise is a better fit for you than I am. She had gone out of her way for your dad. And my dad—"While Yasmin was still talking, Blake abruptly kissed her and firmly held the back of her head with his long fingers.Yasmin couldn't help but tear up.Yasmin felt Blake's affecti