The Keatings hated Yasmin to the bone because Blake had gotten tricked by Stuart earlier.They had planned to marry Lizzie off to Blake once she completed her studies. Adelle felt that she could only truly trust Lizzie once both generations of their family were linked to the Fords.After all, Lizzie was adopted. If Adelle were to give the Keating family fortune to her, it would seem like she was giving the family wealth away to outsiders.However, if their fortune were to be given to Blake, she would feel sorry for Lizzie, whom she had raised since a young age. So, after thinking about it over and over for some time, she decided the best plan was to have Blake marry Lizzie.Only by doing so would the Keating family's wealth not fall into the pockets of outsiders.Besides, Lizzie also liked Blake. She had liked him since she was young, so Adelle wanted to bring them together even more.However, she didn't expect Stuart to intervene and help Yasmin snatch Blake away. That angered h
Blake asked nonchalantly, "What is it, Aunt Marie?""It's about the imported medical equipment project that I mentioned to you before. Do you think Keating Corporation has a chance of winning the bid?"Marie had sent people to Windmere Group multiple times to inquire about the bid. She obviously wanted Blake to help Keating Corporation."Aunt Marie, if your company's quotation is reasonable, you'll surely win the bid." Although Blake spoke gently, he didn't reveal anything to her.Marie said, "How about you just tell me so I can be happy a few days earlier?"From her words, it seemed as if Windmere Group had already decided to accept Keating Corporation's bid.Blake replied calmly, "Aunt Marie, it's the New Year today. I don't want to talk about work."He didn't reveal a word about it.Marie restrained her smile, clearly unhappy after being rejected. "Blake, I heard you spend over a hundred thousand dollars monthly to save Yasmin's dad. Is that true?""Aunt Marie, what does th
Annalise suddenly walked out while the two were chatting.They were surprised. Marie said, "Annalise, why did you come out?""There are guests downstairs, so I must attend to them. Just make yourselves at home." With that, Annalise and her maid, Lydia, left.Marie instructed Lizzie, "Lizzie, follow Annalise downstairs and learn how to be part of the Ford family.""Okay," Lizzie said with a smile, then followed Annalise downstairs.…Yasmin was arranging the crystal glasses downstairs.These crystal glasses were usually kept in the cabinets. They would only take them out during the New Year to serve wine to the guests. There were a total of 68 glasses. They were very expensive."Yasmin, have you arranged the glasses already?" Annalise was a tad bit surprised.Yasmin had been working downstairs. Upon hearing Annalise's voice, she looked at her and replied, "The staff mentioned that these glasses are dried and asked me what to do with them just now. "I recalled seeing you h
Yasmin carried the box. It was quite heavy since there were six bottles of red wine in it. She took a deep breath and kept moving."Isn't that Yasmin?"Yasmin had just reached the yard when she heard a sharp voice calling out to her with a hint of hostility.She turned her head and saw a voluptuous woman in a red dress, looking arrogant and domineering. She was Nikki.Why was she here?Was the O'Shea family also a business partner of the Ford family?While Yasmin was pondering, Nikki was displeased that she had been ignored. So, she raised her eyebrows and questioned, "Why are you here?""If I say I'm Blake's wife, will you believe me?""You? Blake's wife?" Nikki said in a high-pitched voice. Then, she continued coldly, "How could that be? If you're his wife, then I'm the Queen."Yasmin felt it was impossible to converse logically with her, so she said, "Never mind, then."The red wines were too heavy, so she wanted to bring them to the villa quickly."Hey, don't go. We're n
However, Darion gave Yasmin no room for discussion. He insisted on snatching the red wines from her. Yasmin didn't want to let go. So, the two began to quarrel.Nikki felt her eyes sting from the scene.Darion was so cold toward her but incredibly gentle toward Yasmin. The more she looked at them, the more dissatisfied she felt. She ran over and pushed the red wines out of their hands.In the end, all six bottles of red wine shattered onto the ground with a resounding crash.Yasmin was shocked. She looked at Nikki in horror.Darion scolded Nikki, "Are you crazy? Why did you do that?""I think you're the crazy one. You turn into jelly when you see her," Nikki snapped back.Then, the two started shouting at each other.Standing to the side, Yasmin stared at the red wines on the ground. The purplish-red liquid was spreading everywhere.How was she going to clean this up?She felt a headache coming on.Meanwhile, the two were still quarreling. Nikki said, "Why must you help
Nikki's eyes reddened when she heard Darion say those words in front of everyone.Darion continued, "Nikki, I originally didn't plan to say all these. After breaking up with you, I didn't reveal the reason for our breakup for your sake. "I only told you that we weren't suitable for each other, so I suggested we take a break from each other. But you thought I was giving you a chance and kept pestering me. You go around and tell people that you're my wife."He added, "I was only in a relationship with you. I didn't marry you. I've done no wrong to you, nor have I ever cheated on you. "Love is freedom. Who says love means we have to be tied to each other forever? Isn't it normal for us to break up when we realize we're not suitable for each other? Why bother haunting the other person like a psycho?"Nikki lost control of her emotions. Tears streamed down her cheeks. She shouted angrily, "You just like her. That's why you're belittling me!""It's you who have problems." Darion's ex
Lizzie had been smiling, but she froze when she heard the voice. She turned around in shock.It was Blake.He was sitting in his wheelchair, with Malcolm assisting him. He wore an all-black suit, and his handsome face was hard to read.Lizzie's heart skipped a beat. Then, she heard Marie say, "Blake, you came just in time. Your wife is seducing another woman's man. She's been caught red-handed."Blake took a glance into the distance.Nikki was hitting Yasmin, who was fighting back. Meanwhile, Darion was stunned. He couldn't believe that Yasmin was Blake's secret wife.While he was pursuing Yasmin, everyone said she was Blake's canary.However, he always saw how poorly Yasmin's attitude was toward Blake, so he guessed that she wasn't interested in Blake.With that assumption, Darion immediately felt that Yasmin was someone hard to win over. Additionally, he had been fooled by Blake before, so he deliberately wanted to charm Yasmin and show off to Blake.Unexpectedly, she turned
Nikki was taken aback.Marie couldn't hold back any longer. She said, "Blake, you've got to be kidding me. Why should Nikki apologize and make up for it?"Indifferent, Blake said, "She broke the alcohol that belonged to the Fords, disrupted the gathering for New Year's, and acted so rudely and abrasively. Shouldn't her father apologize on her behalf?"After speaking, he looked at Nikki and said, "You should apologize deeply to my wife. Otherwise, I'll make sure you won't be able to stay in Stanton City."Nikki's face turned pale.Everyone present was taken aback.Blake was known to dislike his wife. Everyone wondered why he was so protective over his wife now. His behavior didn't show his dislike toward her; it seemed like he was showing affection toward her.Annalise smiled as she noticed how Blake protected Yasmin. She could tell—her son was smitten."Let's go," Blake said to Yasmin after giving his instructions.A cold look flickered across Marie's face as Yasmin was abou