"If there's nothing else, I would like to excuse myself to my room." Ansel requested to be alone and tried to leave. However, his mother stopped him. "There is an important matter we need to discuss with you right now," Ansel's mother announced. "Please sit for a little while longer." "What is it about?" Ansel sounded bored: "I'm not feeling well and would like to rest." "Just a few minutes," his mother insisted. "There is something we need to talk to you about." "Okay," Ansel agreed, "what is it?" As he stood up from his chair, he had to sit back down again. Ansel looked at his mother, waiting for her to speak. Truthfully, Ansel had no interest in hearing what his mother had to say. He had no thoughts about the matter she was about to bring up. "It's about your marriage." His mother quickly got to the point, not making Ansel wait any longer. Ansel was shocked and didn't know what to say. He looked at his mother, who seemed to be waiting for his response. "What are you talking

Day after day, the most anticipated event for the Brown family finally took place. Today is a special celebration on the occasion of the 13th birthday of the JK conglomerate, one of the most successful and admired conglomerates. As it is a major holiday, all employees of the JK conglomerate and its subsidiaries, including AB, are off from work. A quick observation reveals that the event is held in the main building of the AB conglomerate. The hall is decorated with bright flowers, vases, and sparkling lights, highlighting the elegance and grandeur of the feast. The dining table is arranged on soft mats, adorned with exquisite tablecloths and stylish plates and bowls. Everyone invited to the party is dressed in beautiful and formal attire, creating an impressive and solemn atmosphere. The gentle music and cheerful voices, laughter, and jokes create a lively and intimate ambiance. The beautifully decorated and diverse dishes range from exquisite appetizers to delicious main courses. I

Ansel left in bewilderment. He was thinking a lot about what he had just heard and seen, as well as about what he needed to do after discovering Desi and Kevin's betrayal. At this moment, Ansel was truly at a loss as to what to do. Should he continue with his plan to propose to Desi, or should he cancel it? If he cancels the plan, then his parents' reaction is what worries Ansel the most. He may face strong opposition from his parents. His parents may become so angry that it could affect their health. Of course, Ansel has every legitimate reason to protect himself. But if he has to reveal the truth for his own benefit, it means the truth must be disclosed. Ansel, however, is not so heartless as to expose the dark secret of Desi's affair with Kevin in public or in front of his parents. If Ansel let everything go according to plan, then, oh, Ansel felt restless. Wouldn't that be very unfair to Ansel? Betrayal is something that can never be forgiven, in Ansel's view. If there is an exc

"Erica," Ansel called out, causing her to startle and turn around. Erica's eyes widened as she saw Ansel standing before her, his gaze filled with affection, causing her heart to race with unease. What was happening? Why was Ansel here? Erica's mind frantically searched for answers but didn't know where to begin or how to approach the situation. She couldn't afford to be passive and just wait for someone else to help her. "Ansel, what's going on? Why are you here?" Erica mustered up the courage to ask Ansel directly, her voice faltering slightly. Not just Erica, but everyone in the auditorium was left with a big question mark in their heads about this unexpected situation. Everyone was expecting Ansel to propose to Desi, but surprisingly, he stopped in front of Erica, an ordinary and unremarkable girl who was completely unfamiliar to everyone. People couldn't contain their surprise, curiosity, and astonishment at seeing the two of them standing facing each other. All eyes were on Er

"Desi Scott, watch your words." Ansel snapped, angrily rebuking the girl for insulting Erica. "I won't allow you to offend Erica." "How dare you defend her?" Desi seethed, raising her voice. "Do you think you can easily bully me? Let me tell you, I'm not afraid of you. Today, I will demand justice for myself at any cost." Aware of the crowd watching, Desi turned to Erica and used a harsh and condemning tone to undermine and tarnish Erica's reputation: "You are a despicable third party, ruining the relationship between me and Ansel. Women like you have no integrity. You are a sly fox, stealing other people's men. People like you will never have good outcomes." Erica was a bit taken aback by Desi's rude behavior. She considered speaking up to defend herself, but Ansel intervened first. "Desi Scott, kindly mind your language!" Ansel exclaimed with anger, his gaze piercing her, causing Desi to recoil in apprehension. The others felt uneasy about Desi's reckless actions and feared that