Bryce's gaze hardened as he blurted out, "I would kill the man!"Holly replied, "Now you know how I felt."She had been heartbroken when she saw the scandalous news out of nowhere.Bryce saw how gloomy Holly looked. He reached over to place his hand behind her neck and pulled her close, resting her forehead against his.He then whispered, "I'm lucky to have someone like you who cares so much about me."Holly was stunned. The way he said it made her feel as if he had loved her too humbly when she should've been the humble one instead."You should get some sleep," Holly said before gently pushing Bryce away and tucking him in.However, he couldn't fall asleep as there were still chemical residues lingering in his body. It would take at least a few days to fully flush them out.His mind was unusually alert despite feeling exhausted, especially with Holly sitting beside him. He couldn't resist her alluring scent, and his already feverish body felt even more heated up.Bryce strugg
Holly found herself in Bryce's embrace when she woke up early the next morning. Her head was resting on his arm.There were two beds in the VIP ward. They had been each sleeping on their own bed last night.Holly rubbed her eyes and looked up at Bryce. "How did you end up on my bed?"Bryce replied, "I was worried that you might roll off while sleeping and hurt our baby, so I stayed to protect you."Holly laughed and caressed his chin, asking, "Are you feeling better today?"Bryce replied, "Yes. I feel much better now."Both of them helped each other up from the bed. Bryce was worried because of Holly's pregnancy, while Holly was worried about Bryce's weakened body.Holly burst out laughing and said, "We were only in our 20s, but we're acting like an elderly couple now!"Bryce smiled faintly and said, "I should die before you in the future.""Why?"Bryce pulled her into his embrace and replied, "I'll miss you if you die before me."Holly laughed before caressing his lips, say
Levi chuckled coldly before calling his subordinate over.He said, "Someone either spiked my drinks or food. Find out who it was who dared to tread on thin ice."His subordinate, Gavin May, replied, "Got it."Gavin looked at the dishes and wine glasses that were cleared away by the waitress. There were no surveillance cameras in this private room out of respect for the client's privacy. They could only check the surveillance video in the corridor or toward the kitchen.Gavin turned to leave. Just as he reached for the door handle, Levi's hoarse voice sounded from behind, "Don't forget to get two pretty hostesses over. Make sure they're clean."Gavin paused for a moment before quickly replying, "Okay."Levi propped himself up on the couch after Gavin left. He was sitting in a carefree posture.He gripped his phone as he stared at Bryce's photo. He muttered, "You're rather smart to have found me out so quickly. Too bad we're not the same—you're married, and I'm not. I won't be m
Samantha started screaming in panic. She covered her torn skirt with a hand while frantically pushing Levi away with the other. "No! What are you doing, Levi? Stop!"Levi had seen too many women who played hard to get but would still press closer against him.With how aroused he was, he no longer had the rationality to analyze what Samantha's resistance meant. Was she genuinely resisting him out of instinct, or was she deliberately playing a trick to gain leverage?However, Levi was rather skilled in dealing with women. He supported himself against Samantha's body and cradled the back of her head.His voice was soft as he murmured, "Just give yourself to me. I'll take responsibility for you."Samantha shook her head panickedly and shouted, "No! I like Bryce!"Levi said, "I'm not any worse than him. You just never noticed me. I've observed you for a long time. You're so lovely and beautiful, like a proud little bird. Just let me take care of you today, my dear princess."No wom
Samantha changed into her house slippers and wordlessly entered her room. She lay down on her bed, feeling confused and disoriented even until now. She clearly loved Bryce but had somehow gotten intimate with Levi. It was too baffling.Samantha lay in the dark for some time before recalling the birth control pills. She then got up from her bed and took the pills as she shuffled downstairs to get some water.She was met with Quirina, who had just returned from her dinner party. Quirina looked up from changing her slippers and saw Samantha looking preoccupied. She quickly asked, "What's wrong, Samantha? You looked so out of it."Suddenly, Samantha felt aggrieved and slowly walked to Quirina. She then threw herself into Quirina's embrace and burst into tears.Quirina anxiously patted her head and asked, "Why are you crying out of nowhere?"Samantha replied, "I slept with Levi earlier, Mom."Quirina was stunned. "Haven't you always liked Bryce? Why did you sleep with Levi?"Sama
Abraham was initially furious when he heard about it, but there was no other way around it since it had happened. They could only make the best out of the situation and arrange for their marriage.After their discussion, Samantha went back to her room and called Levi.She said, "My mom said that our families should meet up tomorrow night to discuss our marriage, Levi."Levi's expression turned cold as he asked, "What marriage?"Samantha was stunned. "You said you'd take responsibility for me back then!"Levi replied, "I did say that, but I never said I'll marry you."Samantha got furious and asked, "How would you take responsibility for me if you're not marrying me, then?"Levi replied lazily, "I'll take responsibility to pay for your hymen repairment."Samantha erupted in anger. "Levi, you son of a bitch! You're a fucking bastard! Fuck you!"Nicole died during childbirth when she was delivering Levi. Levi never got to meet her, and it was an unhealed wound deep within him.H
Samantha's face twisted in anger as she tore the note to pieces.She was about to tear the check when Quirina stopped her and said, "Why are you refusing money? Two million dollars is also money."Samantha gritted her teeth and said, "I can't let this slide!"Quirina replied, "I'll help you teach him a lesson. He's really asking for it now. How dare he toyed with my daughter!"…Samantha found out that she was pregnant ten days later. She couldn't believe how unlucky she was.She was utterly panicking. She changed her phone and called Levi, but a woman had picked up.The woman asked with a honeyed voice, "Who are you?"Samantha was stunned. "Isn't this Levi's phone?"The woman replied, "It is. He's currently taking a bath. Do you need anything?"Samantha got angry and asked, "Who are you?"The woman laughed. "Since I'm with him this late at night, try guessing who I am."Samantha gritted her teeth and said, "I'm his girlfriend. Get him on the phone!"The woman replied, "Wh
They were met with two familiar figures as soon as they turned into a corner.Bryce was helping Holly into the elevator carefully. Both of them were laughing as they talked, radiating happiness.Samantha halted her steps as she stared at the backs of Bryce and Holly. She was green with envy.After the both of them entered the elevator and disappeared from her sight, Samantha gritted her teeth and said seethingly, "It's all that country bumpkin's fault!"Levi wouldn't have approached me if only she got a divorce with Bryce earlier, and I wouldn't have been tricked into sleeping with him. I wouldn't have gotten pregnant and wouldn't need to get an abortion now."She continued, "My hand is ruined, my life is ruined, and Grandma is still in prison. But she was out here living a happy life and even got pregnant. I really want her dead!"Quirina had a sinister gaze when she replied, "I want her dead, too!"Samantha said, "Let's just kill her, then."Quirina's brows went up as she ask