LOGINWillow pushed the wheelchair away. Christian didn't chase after them. He stood in place, watching Talia and Willow leave.Willow had only pushed Talia a few steps when they came face-to-face with Nancy. She wore an evening gown underneath with a down coat thrown over it.The snow was falling heavily. Her lips were turning blue from the cold. Nancy stood in the middle of the path, as if deliberately blocking their way.Willow stopped the wheelchair. She looked at Nancy and asked in an unfriendly tone, "Ms. York, you know the saying about not standing in people's way, right?"Nancy didn't even glance at Willow. Instead, she let her gaze fall gently on Talia. She said nothing, just stared at Talia.After a long moment, Talia said with amusement, "Do you have something you want to say, Ms. York?"Nancy still refused to speak.Talia then softened her voice and said, "I hope you and Mr. Lane get married soon, Ms. York. The sooner you two tie the knot, the sooner I can move on with my
There was meaning hidden in Talia's words. She wondered if Christian understood.Christian did understand. He looked down at her, holding out his coat, but he didn't reach for it for a long time.He didn't want to take it. He stubbornly tried to ignore what Talia was saying. But no matter how hard he tried to force himself, her attitude was already proof enough.She was nothing like the Talia from before.When Christian still refused to take the coat, Talia spoke again. "Christian, take it back. I don't need it anymore."Christian remained motionless. He just looked down into Talia's eyes and asked curiously, "If Quentin were the one giving you a coat, would you push him away?"Talia didn't answer the question directly. She only said, "That doesn't seem to concern you."Christian's heart sank. "Our marriage certificate is still valid. How does it not concern me?"He quickly added, "If you're with Quentin now, that's adultery."Talia laughed coldly at his words. She shook her h
Nancy nodded reluctantly. "Okay."When Willow wheeled Talia outside, heavy snow was falling. The temperature had dropped below freezing. It was bitterly cold, and the snowflakes fell like they were being hurled down from the sky."Talia, are you cold?" As the wheelchair stopped, Willow asked, concerned.Talia reached out and caught some snowflakes in her palm. Watching them slowly melt in her hand, she felt a complex mix of emotions.Her voice was hoarse as she said, "I'm not."Willow reached over and pulled Talia's hood up. "Even if you're not cold, be careful. If you catch a cold, you'll regret it."Although her tone was scolding, it was all born from worry.Talia smiled. "Okay. Let's go for a walk. I heard Corvale is really lively."Just as she finished speaking and Willow was about to respond, a louder voice called from behind them. "Talia."It was Christian's voice.Willow didn't want to acknowledge him. Pretending not to hear Christian at all, she started to push Tali
On stage, after the host and organizers finished presenting the awards, the winning bloggers linked arms with each other and descended together.Only Willow came down alone, holding her trophy in one hand and lifting the hem of her dress with the other. Even though she was by herself, she showed no hesitation. Each step she took commanded attention, graceful and captivating.Talia saw only Willow. As Willow descended the stage, she looked in Talia's direction. Their eyes met across the space, both pairs of eyes reflecting encouragement and gratitude.Seeing Willow living such a vibrant life made Talia genuinely happy for her.Soon, Willow reached Talia's side. As she took her seat, she handed Talia the trophy and leaned in to softly say, "There's a cocktail reception after this. Do you want to stay for it?"Talia didn't refuse outright. Instead, she asked Willow, "What about you? Do you want to stay?"Willow shook her head and smiled faintly. "You know I've never really liked the
Talia bumped into two people on her way out. She nearly fell, but one of them caught and steadied her.Talia lowered her head and quickly apologized. "I'm sorry."She looked utterly disheveled in her hasty escape, pitiful and helpless.Meanwhile, Christian stood in place outside the restroom, unmoving, but his lips parted slightly. He murmured softly to himself, "Is this really what you want?"After Talia returned to her seat in disarray, her heart was still racing. Every step she'd taken was driven by those terrible memories from the past. She didn't want to spend a single moment longer near Christian.The moment Talia sat down, she felt someone's eyes on her. She turned and met Nancy's questioning gaze. Nancy seemed like she wanted to ask something, but Talia only looked at her for a moment before quickly looking away.Shortly after, Christian returned as well.Nancy immediately looked at Christian and asked, confused, "Chris, where did you go?"Christian explained casually,
Talia caught the meaning in Christian's words. He was talking about Quentin.She yanked her hand back forcefully and shouted at Christian, "What business is it of yours?"Christian gripped her arm tightly. He pulled her toward him, then continued interrogating her in a low voice, "He whispers a few sweet nothings, and you actually believe him?"Talia glared at him viciously. "Christian, shut up."Christian stepped closer, backing Talia against the wall. Then he braced his hand against the wall.Talia was trapped between the wall and him. He leaned down, his dark eyes fixed on Talia's pale face.He stared at her for a long time without speaking. Under his gaze, Talia felt uneasy. She turned her face away.At that moment, Christian hooked his leg around the restroom door and closed it.Seeing this, Talia's heart jolted. She demanded anxiously, "Christian, what are you doing?"Christian pressed her hard against the wall. Through gritted teeth, he warned her, "Talia, don't forget
Franklin sat at the head of the table and ordered Connor, who was sitting in the corner, "Connor, get up and sing a birthday song for your sister-in-law."Connor was playing on his phone. Hearing his grandfather say this, he couldn't help but mock, "Grandpa, she's not a kid anymore. Why would we si
Before Christian could say anything, Franklin's call came through. After he answered, Franklin could be heard urging, "You brat, did you pick up Talia?"Christian hummed in acknowledgment. "I did."Franklin said, "Then hurry back. We're all waiting for you two."After responding, Christian hung u
Talia looked at Christian. Her eyes were calm and emotionless, without sadness or anger. There was only indifference.This time, Christian was certain that Talia was talking about divorcing him.She sat quietly in the passenger seat, her gaze lifting to look at him.Christian stared at her, still
Quentin might seem reckless, but he was no stranger to the business world. He knew exactly what approach to use with different people.Once seated, Quentin made a round of toasts starting with Hector. Maeve was no exception.After toasting everyone, he finally began to eat.Rich folks wouldn't us







