LOGINThe next day, I returned to Radiant City, hoping to see him one last time. To my surprise, I was turned away at the entrance.A small note was handed to me by a police officer. On it were Nicholas' strong, determined words."Wait for me to atone for my sins. Wait for me to come to you."Staring at t
"All the mistakes began with me, so today, I will end them."Because of my actions, those who deserved punishment were able to evade justice for four long years. I am willing to cooperate with the police investigation, provide the necessary evidence, and take full legal responsibility for any past a
After hanging up the call, I immediately searched online.Screenshots of Nicholas being taken away were plastered across numerous articles by the tabloids. And the top four trending topics were all about him."Hawk Corporation CEO Publicly Confesses Love""Hawk Corporation CEO Taken Away for Investi
I suddenly received a call from Douglas. He asked when I would need Tabitha's passport back, as it was still with him. I couldn't help but feel that once a person wakes up to the truth, everything starts to fall into place as it was meant to."Send it to Coral Villa," I said, then hung up and went t
In the following days, my schedule was always tightly arranged by Nicholas.He subtly hinted and asked whether I'd consider remarrying him, saying it might make the adoption process for Cory easier. However, I could handle the matter myself, even if it was more troublesome.Rather than discussing re
It wasn't until Leo was wheeled out of the operating room that I finally saw Yasmine and Nicholas in the ward.The two of them exchanged a silent glance when they saw me and turned away in unison, as if by mutual agreement.I couldn't help but feel that the tension between them had somehow lessened.
"Huh?"I had yet to snap back to my senses. While I was in a daze, Pete urged, "I'm downstairs at your place. Didn't you ask me about the fireworks? Let me explain it to you properly."I hesitated. I was utterly drained today, but Pete suddenly put on a coquettish tone just as I was about to refuse
"Ari, that's not funny." Nicholas was stunned. His tone was very serious. The incident with Jasmine had probably made him give up on the possibility of having a child. He had even told me that it was okay if we did not have any children. Now that I suddenly said I was pregnant, anyone would strugg
Pete's open palm in front of my eyes slowly clenched into a fist. He could not hold himself back. Breathing heavily, he said, "Turn around and wait here. I have something to take care of. I'll be right back!" I grabbed his hand, "Don't go!" "What are you doing? He—" I interrupted him, "I know. T
Pete didn't seem to be joking as he looked at me calmly. His burning gaze slowly morphed into one of anxiousness. He gulped repeatedly, seemingly waiting for my answer.My thoughts began to swirl as I listened to his words as I remembered the past.When we were young, I used to find Pete annoying. H







