Who could have imagined that this terrifying man would also have such a completely different side? Vivienne didn't dare to stay in the ward for too long and the nurse left after a few words. She placed the dinner on the small table and watched Asher eat.Most of the time, he ate in silence, with precise and measured movements, like a well-calibrated machine. Unless Vivienne spoke, Asher rarely initiated a conversation during meals.As Vivienne observed Asher, she suddenly felt bewildered. Right now, he appeared calm and harmless. If she simply treated him as a friend and stayed by his side, it wouldn't be entirely impossible. But what would she do when he turned sinister and cruel? How would she handle that? Should she truly become "his" as agreed upon? Or should she make an effort to persuade him and abandon the thought? Alternatively, should she escape from his side?Various thoughts flashed through Vivienne's mind in an instant.After finishing his meal and putting down his utensil

Since being with Ezra, she has been particularly cautious about the roles she takes in films. Even if there are kissing scenes, she always uses body doubles. However, she can't erase the ones she had already filmed in the past."Why are you watching this?" Scarlett asked anxiously. Ezra, who usually doesn't watch her movies or TV shows, suddenly started watching this one, which made her inexplicably anxious."I just wanted to see what you were like before I knew you," Ezra said nonchalantly.She couldn't discern anything from his expression and explained uneasily, "Back then, I just wanted to make a name for myself in the entertainment industry so that I could provide a better life for my family. If I had known I would meet you in the future, I would never have taken on such roles! Ezra, please don't be angry!"Her words were partly true and partly false. But his expression remained indifferent."Do you think I'm angry?" Ezra asked in response."Isn't that the case?" Scarlett replied,

Is it stalling for time? Or should she confront Asher about their situation right now? After hesitating for a moment, she finally uttered, "Yes."Somehow, there were certain things she didn't want to lie to him about.But her response only added another layer of coldness to his face. He interrogated her, almost accusingly, "Why?""Because you haven't fallen in love with me, and I..." Before she could finish her sentence, her lips were forcefully covered by his hand, preventing her from saying another word."Don't say another word, Vivi. Don't say it!" He kissed her jawline, his tongue gently licking and sucking, as if a thirsty person desperately drinking water, seizing the opportunity for survival. "I've already told you, I will fall in love with you, so don't say another word!"He didn't want to hear what she had left unsaid. Perhaps if he heard it, he would lose control and do something uncontrollable.Her lips were tightly sealed by his hand, and even her cheeks started to ache. V

For several consecutive days, Vivienne hadn't been going to work at the club. When the manager asked her for the reason, she simply claimed to be feeling unwell. However, the real reason was to avoid Asher. Going to the club meant there was a high chance of running into him, and she had no idea how to face him now."Why haven't you been working these past few days? Did you quit your job?" Julian asked curiously in their dorm room."Not yet," Vivienne replied. "I just wanted a few days off, so I requested time off.""Rare indeed," Julian muttered, leaning closer to Vivienne. He noticed she was engrossed in something on her computer screen. "What are you reading so attentively? You seemed really focused just now.""It's nothing," Vivienne said, but Julian had already seen the contents on the computer screen."Autism? Vivi, why are you looking at that?" Julian asked, puzzled. The screen was filled with posts and articles about autism."I stumbled upon a discussion about it on a forum, so

His dark eyes stared at her intently, as if scrutinizing the truth behind her words. After a moment, he finally let go of her hand. She quickly withdrew her fingers from between his and sat down on a chair beside the coffee table.Asher sat across from Vivienne, and the waiter handed them the menu. After ordering two cups of coffee, the waiter left. Vivienne looked at Asher's expressionless face and asked, "How did you know I was in that building?"Recalling that she saw him as soon as she left the building, and judging by his appearance, it was evident that he wasn't there by chance but intentionally waiting for her.With his thin lips slightly pursed, he remained silent.Vivienne didn't press him further; she just looked at Asher. It was apparent that he had lost some weight and his complexion was pale. His bangs covered most of his forehead, and she suddenly wondered how his wounds had been these past few days, if they had improved.The two of them silently locked eyes, neither of