Yvette's hair was coated in cream, and she took a long time to clean it. She didn't have the leisure to apply makeup or dry her hair.After changing her clothes, she went to Benjamin.Benjamin changed into an emerald green shirt. As he sat on the sofa, he studied the marriage certificate.Looking up, he saw Yvette with her tousled hair and was disgusted. Then, he asked the others to leave them alone.Yvette was suppressing her anger. Walking up to him, she tugged on him and demanded, "Go downstairs with me now and tell everyone that I'm the one you love."Then, announce our marriage. It should be as soon as possible!"She could still control herself at first but lost her temper halfway through.After the press conference, she had been looking forward to humiliating Victoria at her birthday banquet. She needed to prove herself and even had it all thought out.After Victoria arrived, Yvette would link arms with Benjamin as they entered. She wanted everyone to know that she was Be
Yvette bit her lip in frustration, and a wicked glint appeared in her eyes.Then, she laughed sinisterly before unveiling an even more vicious plan."I'm okay with you being in a relationship with Victoria. But if you choose to be with her, I'll become a laughingstock again, especially to my uncles, aunts, and cousins."Can you arrange for me to work at the Harper Corporation's finance department? Since you don't understand how a company operates, I can help you. Let's join forces and then transfer their assets."Victoria ruined my reputation before, and I became a subject of ridicule. I want to give her a taste of her own medicine and ensure she repays a thousandfold! My request isn't too much, right?""Does the Harper Corporation have a lot of money?"Yvette replied, "I don't know the exact amount. But besides the Harper Corporation, Benjamin also has stocks and funds from many highly successful companies."He has countless houses, too. So, he probably has several hundreds of
After Yves hung up, he made a retching gesture.Then, he looked at Victoria and said angrily, "Ben would never say those cheesy lines. Did he think he was in a drama?"He's disgusting! How could I not have noticed this before? He has completely ruined Ben's image!"Victoria gazed at Yves, asking, "Did Benjamin really transfer the shares of the Harper Corporation to me? I have no recollection of that at all.""It should be during the time he asked Quinton to restructure his assets. You truly don't remember it?"But didn't you sign the documents? I saw them, and it is your signature."Victoria thought about it momentarily before replying, "Benjamin had Quinton investigate his assets and then made a list for me. A few days later, he asked me to sign some papers."I think I had something on my mind at that time, but I can't remember what exactly. Benjamin asked me to sign, so I did without paying much attention."Yves answered, "Well, that must be it. I can't believe Ben didn't tel
It was May, and the weather in Youngville was gradually turning warm.Victoria paired a white T-shirt with snug jeans, outlining her attractive curves. She wore canvas shoes and tied her long hair in a ponytail.Her exquisite features gave off a lively vibe that would make hearts flutter.Aston was momentarily stunned by her beauty. In the next second, a sly smile appeared while his eyes lit up.Soon, he noticed Wendy, who was behind Victoria. The smile on his face deepened, revealing a more malicious motive.Although Wendy was not quite on par with Victoria, Ashton thought she wasn't too bad. Since she had presented herself, he was determined not to let any of them slip between his fingers.Ashton rose to his feet. He looked cold and dignified, like a true gentleman, and approached Victoria."I've heard about our matter from Yves. I-I've forgotten everything. But since we've registered our marriage, I'll take responsibility for you."I can also sense that you're important to m
Ashton stared at the opened suitcase.With her clothes in her hand, Victoria was ready to shower. At the sight of that, his face flushed with excitement.He was confident that for such a beautiful young woman, her body was as captivating as her face. Otherwise, why would Benjamin be enchanted?Ashton had already planned how to make Victoria kneel before him, begging for mercy in the bathroom.He gulped and felt a rush of excitement in his veins.Ashton approached Victoria before asking, "Shall we shower together?"Victoria cocked an eyebrow and glanced at him. She was familiar with that kind of unabashed gaze.An indescribable discomfort welled up inside her. Victoria wanted to beat him up.If it were Benjamin, she would not feel this way."No!" Victoria snapped, pushing Ashton away.He furrowed his brows but refused to give up. Ashton hurriedly blocked her from walking further."Is it because you think the scars on your body are hideous? I heard from Yves that you suffered
"What did you say?" Victoria questioned with a frown.Her expression had turned cold, too.The fact that a man who disrespected women looked exactly like Benjamin was an insult to him.Victoria thought of all the things Ashton had done in Benjamin's name. In an instant, her frown deepened, and her gaze turned cold with a hint of hostility.She wanted to peel the skin off Ashton's face."It's normal for a man to have multiple women at the same time, huh? Benjamin Harper, what are you trying to tell me?"This isn't what you used to say! You claimed that I was the only woman in your life!"Victoria's voice was icy, and the menacing glint in her eyes made Ashton feel uneasy.For a moment, he did not know what to say.Victoria stared at Ashton, who was now visibly afraid. Then, she pointed at his nose and warned, "If you dare to entertain any twisted thoughts, I'll ruin you."Her hand slowly moved downward as she spoke, landing between his legs.Ashton shuddered and instinctively
Victoria looked at Ashton. "I believe you. But I almost lost my life for you and your family, yet you left me behind and celebrated Yvette's birthday so grandly."You even announced your engagement with her. Do you think you can just get away with it?"Until my anger wears off, that bed over there is yours."Victoria pointed to the bed on the floor."And you better not touch me!"Ashton promised. "Okay, okay. I promise not to touch you until you calm down."He sighed. "The thing between me and Yvette is not what you think. She stayed by my side to take care of me even after I woke up from a coma."I don't have feelings for her. Before I met you, all women were the same to me."I just wanted to repay her kindness. I promised to make her the lady of the Harper family, but I no longer can do that."Still, she has been kind to me, and I can't forget that. I can only find another way."Ashton looked at Victoria sincerely. "I plan to bring her into the company and let her choose an
Victoria looked at the two items in her hands with a slight curve of her lips. She smiled contentedly and then walked out the door.Wendy was sitting on the living room sofa. She was engrossed in watching TV. Upon hearing the door open, she leaped off the couch and rushed toward Victoria."Victoria, what happened last night? You weren't taken advantage of, were you?"Victoria felt speechless and gestured toward the room. "When have I ever been taken advantage of? See for yourself."Ashton's bed from the night before remained untouched.Wendy chuckled. "You let him off easy. You should have made him sleep in the living room."Victoria adjusted her shoulder bag. "Louis is done arranging everything. Let's go."Wendy drove the two of them to a private research institute, where Louis was already waiting.Victoria handed the hair strand and toothbrush to the professionals."How long until we get the results?""For safety, we'll do several comparisons repeatedly. It will take about