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53: Her Fragility, His Softness
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Love-Battle Executive: Husband of High Society Fails 54：She Couldn't Refuse
In the tranquility of the afternoon, Lizzie sat in the music room, her slender fingers dancing across the black and white keys, orchestrating melodious tunes. She welcomed this serene life, devoid of any pressure.For the past three days, she continued to live her life, and so did Bruno. He would come back whenever he wanted - early or late was of no matter to her. Yet, she knew that he had other women in his life. The lingering scent of another woman’s perfume on him was unmistakable. He had returned only the night before, only to leave shortly after a phone call, without uttering a word. But this suited her just fine, she was content with the freedom it afforded her.As the melody came to an end, she withdrew from her thoughts and gazed at the warm afternoon sun streaming in through the window, casting a warm glow on her.She loved this place. In such an aristocratic school, no one else would bother to use the school's public piano, leaving her to enjoy its harmonious notes all alon
Love-Battle Executive: Husband of High Society Fails 55: What's My Worth?
Lizzie tightened her thin coat around her, but the chill of the late autumn night still penetrated through, sending a shiver down her spine. She should've walked faster, but she didn't. Instead, she trudged on, facing the cold wind without quickening her pace because of Bruno's call. She didn't want to see him. Why did he call her today?What should’ve been a ten-minute walk had taken Lizzie half an hour. Upon entering the living room, she was choked by the heavy smoke that filled the room. She kicked off her shoes, walked to the window, and opened it. Yet, an uninvited gust of cold wind blew in, causing the sheer curtain to flutter. Lizzie remained silent, opting to stand by the window even though the cold wind made her shiver.Snuffing out his cigarette, Bruno got up and walked to the window. He wrapped his arms around her from behind. His proximity made her uncomfortable. She tried to wriggle free of his grip, but the more she struggled, the tighter his grip became."Where have you
Love-Battle Executive: Husband of High Society Fails 56: Destroy what should be destroyed, gain what should be gained
"Bruno, don't you ever think about seducing me when you're not interested," Bruno told Lizzie in a kingly manner before walking into the bathroom, his clothes in hand, leaving Lizzie standing by the window, her bathrobe draped over her almost non-existent figure, bathed in the moonlight, looking vulnerable, as if she would disappear at any moment.Bruno came out, dressed, his cold gaze sweeping over Lizzie's lonely figure, not a word was said as he left the apartment. The slamming of the door echoing his anger.He had left. He had finally left.Lizzie ripped the check on the bed into pieces, her body slumped onto the white shaggy carpet. Why would he think she was after his money? Why would he see her as such a woman? If he hated her, why not let her go?Tears fell as she looked at the torn pieces of the check. She wasn't this fragile! She was strong!Meanwhile, Bruno was driving aimlessly, the cold wind blowing in through the open window, but it wasn't enough to clear his head. What
Love-Battle Executive: Husband of High Society Fails 57: Don't Blame Me For Being Heartless, You Brought It Upon Yourself
Throughout the entire morning, Lizzie was absentminded. Louise nudged her shoulder, "Lizzie, Lizzie.""Huh, what?" Lizzie finally snapped back to reality, looking at Louise in confusion, "What were you saying, Louise?""Lizzie, what's on your mind? Class is over, and you're still daydreaming!" Louise knitted her brows, "Is something bothering you?"Lizzie shook her head, "It's nothing really, let's go!""Are you sure you're okay?" Louise walked with her across the verdant campus."Yep," Lizzie replied faintly. She didn't want to let Louise know that she was considering taking up another part-time job, especially since she hadn’t landed one yet."We have two more classes this afternoon. Let's have a hearty lunch! You're losing weight, aren’t you?" Louise noted while holding her slender arm."No way, I haven’t lost weight!" Lizzie denied, "Come on, let's go, aren't we getting something delicious to eat?""Okay," Louise nodded, and drove Lizzie to the prestigious Ming Hao Hotel, "Louise,
Love-Battle Executive: Husband of High Society Fails 58: What's Wrong with a Misunderstanding?
Moonlight poured down, casting a hazy glow. Lizzie, drained from a day's work, stepped out of the upscale hotel. A gust of chilly wind made her slender figure shiver. Checking the time, she realized it was already past ten at night. The buses must have stopped running. Bundling up in her coat, she started to walk briskly towards her apartment.Almost half an hour later, she finally arrived at her apartment. The grand room was still shrouded in darkness. Bathed in the faint moonlight, Lizzie let her weary body sink into the soft couch. It had been several days of working part-time right after her classes until ten at night. Although she was exhausted, she felt a sense of fulfillment.Bruno seemed to have disappeared recently, not returning to the apartment. Perhaps he was too busy, or on a business trip, or perhaps he was nestled in the arms of another woman. Lizzie knew this was his apartment, but it was merely a refuge for her, not a home for either of them.Thinking about this, a sm
Love-Battle Executive: Husband of High Society Fails 59: Perhaps I could see her
Bruno turned his back, pulling open the curtains, revealing the hint of dawn on the horizon. He sank into his leather chair, closing his eyes to rest.The alarm rang out in the spacious bedroom. Lizzie frowned at the intrusive sound. It wasn't until after it had echoed persistently, that she finally got up from her place on the couch and grabbed her phone from her handbag to switch it off. She had forgotten to turn off the alarm the previous night, as she had no classes today. Replacing her phone back into her bag, she noticed the cushion that had fallen on the floor. It occurred to her that she fell asleep on the couch the previous night. How did she end up on the bed? Could it be him? That was hardly possible!However, if it wasn't him, how did she end up on the bed?She glanced at the closed bedroom door. She must have been really exhausted last night, she even left the drawer of her dressing table open. She ran her fingers through her messy hair, threw on a coat, and left the bedr
Love-Battle Executive: Husband of High Society Fails 60: This million will certainly be well spent
Ruoya left the room with a face full of smiles. "Jacob, I won't bother you any longer." She had more important things to do now; she needed to prepare the most gorgeous evening gown for tomorrow's banquet."Sure, go ahead! I'll pick you up tomorrow." Jacob said, smiling until her figure disappeared from his office.He opened his drawer and took out a long, red box. The heart-shaped necklace glimmered up at him. She had finally refused to accept the necklace, which was essentially her way of telling him she was moving on. Jacob put the necklace back in the drawer and pulled out a photo from underneath. His fingers caressed the smiling face in the photo – a picture he had taken of her a year ago. That smile had always made his heart flutter.He stared at the photo in a daze, only snapping back to reality when a knock sounded on his office door. "Come in."He temporarily put everything to do with Lizzie aside. He would have to forget about her for now. But he knew he could never truly fo
Love-Battle Executive: Husband of High Society Fails 61: Two Men Crossing Swords, Only for Her
Bruno stopped in his tracks, reaching out to gently touch her face, "You're beautiful, your earrings are beautiful, but you are even more so." His face wore a soft smile, but his dark eyes were unfathomable.Adeline's smile was even sweeter, as she took his arm, "Let's go! We shouldn't be late."The moment they stepped into the hotel banquet hall, they were met with numerous curious gazes. Many saw Bruno and Adeline as the perfect couple, responding to the guests' stares with nothing but smiles.With a screech, a black Benz pulled up. Through the car window, Jacob saw Bruno and Adeline together, and wondered, wasn't Lizzie supposed to come? What does this mean?Ruoya followed Jacob's gaze and saw Bruno arm in arm with another woman. A triumphant smile spread across her face in the next second."Jacob?" Ruoya gently called out to him."Let's go!" Jacob parked the car and walked around to the passenger side, helping Ruoya out of the car. Dressed in a stunning red strapless gown, with wa
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