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32: The Return
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Love-Battle Executive: Husband of High Society Fails 33: Does That Man Truly Hurt You This Deeply?
"Don't look back. Let it all end here, forget everything from the past, and from now on, just be who you are in the present," Lizzie quietly told herself, pleading with her heart. Yet, two trails of tears betrayed her, slipping silently down her cheeks, wetting her skin. Her lips tasted the bitterness of sorrow.Jacob stood there, stunned, watching Lizzie making her way through the crowded street, her figure slowly swallowed by the bustling crowd, leaving him rooted in place.Ruoya stepped up, standing beside Jacob, "Jacob, why did my sister leave? Aren't you going to see her off?" A faint smile hung on her face, but her words betrayed her true emotions.Jacob turned to Ruoya, managing to squeeze out a smile, "It's alright. Let me walk you home.""Okay," Ruoya agreed, linking her arm with Jacob's, and together, they walked towards the black Mercedes van parked outside the restaurant.Meanwhile, from the tinted windows of a black Porsche Cayenne, a pair of sharp eyes observed every det
Love-Battle Executive: Husband of High Society Fails 34: He Seized Her Weakness
"Don't worry, Lizzie. I'll give you what you desire," Bruno promised, unzipping the invisible zipper at the back of her gown. He undressed her with a decided lack of hesitation, peppering her with kisses that marked her as his.In the spacious living room, they were entangled on the couch. His forceful advances met little resistance. Her white teeth bit hard into her lip, stifling any sound she might make in response to his caresses, especially those moans she didn't want to hear herself making.Bruno claimed her lips with his own, his tongue sneaking in during the brief moments she breathed. His hand stroked her smooth back before it ventured further down. "No!" It was the only word Lizzie could muster, all other attempts at resistance futile."In front of me, you shouldn't utter lies," he warned her, his gaze sweeping over her body that blushed a charming pink from their heated exchange.Lizzie shook her head. She didn't want him to touch her. There was no affection in his touch, ju
Love-Battle Executive: Husband of High Society Fails 35: He's Afraid Her Love Has Faded Away
The black Mercedes Benz slowly drove into the suburban villa area, stopping in front of a villa. Jacob turned and glanced at Ruoya, who was next to him, her eyes closed and the sound of her evenly paced breaths reaching his ears. He reached out to touch her shoulder, but quickly retracted his hand, staring blankly for nearly a minute before he opened the car door and stepped out. Pressing the doorbell, the villa's gate opened automatically. Jacob drove in and stopped the car. The housekeeper came out with a respectful greeting, "Mr. Lei, you're here.""Um, Ruoya fell asleep." Jacob moved to the passenger side of the car, opened the door, gently lifted Ruoya, and carried her into the foyer.Just then, Jianmin Jiang and Yufenly descended the staircase, "Is it Ruoya who's back?" They were both astonished to see Jacob carrying Ruoya into the house."Ruoya is asleep, I'll carry her upstairs." Jacob said with a slight smile."Alright, go ahead! Carrying her like this must be tiring." Yufenl
Love-Battle Executive: Husband of High Society Fails 36 Unable to Fall for Him
"I'm alright, I just had something to do this morning, so I....." Lizzie downplayed, unwilling to worry her friend."Oh, good. I was worried something had happened to you. We don't have class this afternoon, let's get out for a bit! I need to ask you something, it's hard to explain over the phone," Louise spoke with a subtle sense of unease.Lizzie had an inkling of what Louise wanted to ask. She took a deep breath, "Sure, that sounds good.""Why don't we meet at the Eury coffeehouse, is that okay? Do you need me to come get you?" Louise asked, intentionally choosing a meeting spot nearby."No, no need. I live downtown, it's not too far. I'll make my way over," Lizzie gently declined, not wanting to inconvenience Louise, even if she is her best and only friend.Louise understood Lizzie's stubborn disposition and refrained from pressing further. After ending the call, Lizzie sat before her vanity, resting her chin on her hands, gazing at her reflection. After some time, she opened a dr
Love-Battle Executive: Husband of High Society Fails 37: Do You Think I Can't Stand the Loneliness?
Minutes later, the car pulled up at the parking lot of the resplendent Linglong Treasure Banquet restaurant. Bruno and Adeline entered together, the gilded opulence of the interior making the restaurant appear magnificent. The polished floor was so clean it could mirror a face. As they stepped through the revolving entrance, waitstaff approached, bowing slightly. After Bruno spoke a few words, they led them towards an elevator, guiding them to the dining area on the second floor."Mr. Cold, welcome! Please, right this way!" The restaurant manager greeted Bruno with infectious enthusiasm. It was clear from this reception that Bruno was a regular here.Bruno merely nodded, his face impassive, and headed towards a table by the window. Two glasses of water and a menu were served as soon as they settled."Adeline, what would you like to eat?" Bruno asked, taking a sip of water and motioning the server to pass the menu to her. Adeline flipped through the menu but hesitated to order.The man
Love-Battle Executive: Husband of High Society Fails 38: The Rights of a Wife
Lizzie and Louise were strolling through a city park. After walking for a while, they sat down under a gazebo, each with a drink in front of them. "This kind of weather is so relaxing," Lizzie remarked, her face slightly tilted upwards, the soft golden sunlight adding a unique beauty to her fair complexion.The old Lizzie wouldn't have had the time to sit around in the park, taking in the scenery."True that! Lizzie, you don't have to work at the coffee shop anymore," Louise said, reminiscing about how Lizzie used to play piano at a café whenever she wasn't in class. It was saddening that the extremely wealthy Jiang family never gave Lizzie any allowance and even the rent for her apartment near school was paid for by her own earnings."I need to catch up on the courses I've missed. I'll think about part-time work later," Lizzie said. She had missed quite a few classes and she didn't think she would give up an opportunity to earn money through her abilities.Louise's eyes widened, "Rea
Love-Battle Executive: Husband of High Society Fails 39: Do You Think I Wish to Be Here?
Lizzie hesitated, glancing at the lobby, "Could I wait here?" she asked."Sure, but we can't guarantee when the CEO will come down," the front desk receptionist replied. After finishing their conversation, they both went about their business, paying no more attention to Lizzie.With nowhere else to go, Lizzie sat alone on a nearby sofa, her phone clutched tightly in her sweating palms. She was uncertain whether to call him.Half an hour passed in hesitation. Jepan descended the stairs, and as he exited the elevator, the receptionist greeted him, "Mr. Pang, are you leaving already?""Why, are you reluctant to see me go?" Jepan responded with a wicked grin, draping an arm casually over the receptionist's shoulder."We wouldn't dare to bother Mr. Pang," she replied, leaning against him without a care, despite them being in the company foyer. Spotting the petite figure sitting alone on the sofa, Jepan extricated himself from the clinging woman and moved towards Lizzie."Sister-in-law?" Je
Love-Battle Executive: Husband of High Society Fails 40: This is Your Call to Make, Not Mine
In such close proximity, Lizzie was engulfed by Bruno's presence. Realizing that their bodies were almost touching, she lifted her head to meet his deep gaze. "Let me go!" She demanded but found herself unable to see past his intense stare."Aren't you going to ask if I have time to come home? I'm very busy, you know." Bruno didn't show any signs of releasing her, instead studying her with unwavering eyes.Looking at him, Lizzie retorted, "Even if you're busy, it doesn't matter! If you can't return to the mansion, I think you should call home. That way, if you don't go home, I won't go home either. It's a win-win situation!" Lizzie had come to terms with the fact that she couldn't overpower him; her struggles were futile.Bruno suddenly let out a hearty laugh, releasing his grip on her waist. "Lizzie, you do have some interesting ideas, but this call, it's one for you to make, not me.""Why me?! No, I won't call!" Lizzie took a step back. Flora's tone during their last phone call hadn
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