Share

Chapter 12

Author: Water Watermelon
The pool was over six feet deep, and with the chill of late autumn in the air, there was no way Simon and Lara would last an entire day. They would probably die within the hour.

In that moment, their survival instinct overrode all other considerations. Lara screamed Luke's name, her voice sharp and desperate.

"At the gala that night, Kayla was deliberately drugged!"

Luke's eyes widened.

"What did you say?"

"The person who drugged Kayla... it was Stephanie, the same one who kept claiming she
Continue to read this book for free
Scan code to download App
Locked Chapter

Latest chapter

  • Behind the Perfect Marriage   Chapter 24

    Public opinion began to shift like a storm.Those who had been boycotting Luke suddenly all flooded Kayla's social media accounts.Some came calmly seeking an explanation, while others went straight to the comment sections to tear her apart.In fact, it wasn't only Kayla's social media accounts that were under attack. Official accounts associated with the Graham family were also targeted.Online, comments like "scumbag man, shameless woman" and "the illegitimate child deserved to be aborted" kept pouring in.Offline, the backlash was just as fierce. The entire Moonlit Delight series was being boycotted. Graham family products were repeatedly reported and pulled from shelves. Some people even went to the Graham Group headquarters, hanging banners demanding a full investigation into the company's taxes over the years."This started because of me. I should be the one to end it," Kayla said.But Lucian was firm. "Trust me, Kayla. I can handle everything.""I do trust you," Kayla sa

  • Behind the Perfect Marriage   Chapter 23

    "No!"Adam thought Luke was worried about the Graham family interfering and hurried to explain."Of course if we throw all the blame on her, the Graham family will step in. But since they're the ones at fault in the public eye, we can guide people to look into Lucian and her past. Then we just post a few clips, some real, some fake, and people will believe whatever we show them. "If we can pin the story that Mr. Graham took a married woman by force, Hudson Group has the strength to crush the Graham family completely. It would clear the way for us to advance in the capital without obstacles."Adam was getting worked up when Luke suddenly slammed the cup on the table to the floor, shattering it."I said no! I will never let anyone hurt Kayla!"The Hudson Group's survival was hanging by a thread, and Adam was a loyal member of the company. So, he had no choice but to do everything he could to persuade Luke."Mr. Hudson, if we don't do this, Hudson Group will be ruined. Can you rea

  • Behind the Perfect Marriage   Chapter 22

    The wedding went ahead as planned.Luke had been thrown out of the Graham family's estate by security. From outside, all he could hear were cheers and well-wishes.He could even picture Kayla in a flawless white wedding gown, standing under the spotlight.His darling would be the most beautiful bride in the world.He had once had her, hadn't he?Back then, Kayla's heart and eyes were filled with nothing but him. Every glance she gave him was full of tenderness and love. And he had sworn in front of everyone that he would protect her for the rest of his life, that he would make her the happiest woman in the world.So why had it come to this?Luke clutched his hair in agony. The pain in his stomach was nothing compared to the ache in his heart.A young woman noticed the tall, handsome man. Her face flushed, and her heart raced as she moved to ask for his contact information. Then she noticed his pale, almost ghostly face, and the beads of sweat running down his forehead. He appea

  • Behind the Perfect Marriage   Chapter 21

    Luke was thrown out by security.Even as he was being dragged away, he kept shouting Kayla's name."Kayla, don't marry him! Please, don't marry him! We're the ones who love each other! I know I messed up before, but please just give me another chance. Don't leave me. I'm begging you!"Luke's voice cracked with desperation, drawing whispers and gasps from the guests."So the woman Mr. Hudson's been searching for all this time is actually Mr. Graham's bride? What a mess.""I remember Luke and Kayla were inseparable. Now he's throwing pride aside to chase her... I wouldn't be surprised if she's touched.""I wonder if the Graham family knows. They could call it divorce and remarriage, or... less politely, second-hand goods. How did Kayla manage to make both the Graham and Hudson family heads fall so hard?"On the way to treat his wound, Lucian looked unusually tense. There was nothing of the confident head of the city's top family about him. He seemed more like a nervous puppy, afra

  • Behind the Perfect Marriage   Chapter 20

    Kayla froze.She had expected it to be Lucian who walked in. She had even practiced her smile ahead of time. But the man standing before her was Luke, the one she never wanted to see again. Not now, and not ever in the rest of her life.Her smile vanished instantly, replaced by a cautious, guarded look.Luke didn't notice any of it.He missed Kayla so badly that it was nearly driving him insane.Even though he had set out expecting that the best he could hope for was a small clue about Kayla, he never imagined that the impossible luck of finally seeing her would fall into his lap. He had really found her.His body moved before he could think, instinctively pulling Kayla tightly into his arms."Kayla, my darling. Do you know how much I've missed you? I've missed you so much, I'm going crazy! I can't... I can't take it anymore..."For the first time in what felt like forever, Luke realized he was still alive.But Kayla pushed him away with all her strength."Get away from me!

  • Behind the Perfect Marriage   Chapter 19

    The Graham family wedding was grand and extravagant.Not only did all the elites of the capital gather, but many prominent figures from Harbor City had come as well.Glasses clinked, perfume mingled with the hum of conversation, and the endless polite chatter of the social scene filled every corner.Several guests tried to strike up conversations with Luke, who had long been out of the public eye, but they were politely rebuffed.Behind closed doors, whispers circulated."Wasn't Mr. Hudson once so confident and commanding? How does he look like he aged ten years overnight?""You don't know? Mr. Hudson's wife divorced him and then just disappeared. He went completely mad trying to find her not long ago.""What happened? I thought he adored his wife. How could he divorce her?""Adoring your wife doesn't mean you can control yourself. He got involved with his wife's own sister, and even admitted in front of the media that the baby Stephanie's carrying is his. You never really know

More Chapters
Explore and read good novels for free
Free access to a vast number of good novels on GoodNovel app. Download the books you like and read anywhere & anytime.
Read books for free on the app
SCAN CODE TO READ ON APP
DMCA.com Protection Status