"So, don't go," he lowered his head, his forehead almost touching hers. "Let me hold you like this forever."She was stunned.He suddenly chuckled softly. "Now, you can only rely on me. You can't leave, can you?"His smile was enchanting yet childish, captivating enough to make it difficult to look away.And her heart was in chaos.As Asher carried Vivienne into the car, she said, "You should have your employees bring the shoes here now. They're just a little wet, and I can change them as soon as I get back to my dorm.""Do you have to wear shoes?" he asked."Yes," she nodded firmly. She couldn't possibly let him carry her all the way back to her dorm at school.He pursed his lips, then suddenly started the car. However, instead of heading to Vivienne's school, they drove to a nearby boutique mall.When Asher carried Vivienne into a shoe department, her ears were already burning with embarrassment. The saleswoman behind the counter looked at the two of them with curious eyes."Which p

He brought her hands to his lips, gently pressing kisses onto her hand, as if imprinting them one by one. "Do you always need a reason to like someone?" he murmured, his cold voice flowing like a gentle stream. "When I met you at the age of six, I just felt that there was a lot of light emanating from you. I thought that if I were with you, I would feel warmth. So I hoped that you would only look at me, talk to me, and play with me. That was the first time I understood the meaning of 'hope.' Before that, the word was just a combination of letters without any significance."He paused and closed his eyes, rubbing his cheek against the back of her hand. "Vivi, you said, is this love at first sight? If it is, then I think I fell in love with you back then. If it's not, then in the future, I will only understand what it means to experience heart-wrenching, bone-deep pain because of you. You once said that only when you truly love someone, you can feel that kind of pain."Vivienne stared at

"So, you refuse to come back to me because of Asher?" His voice sounded cold behind her.She suddenly remembered Asher's question earlier in the day, asking if she hesitated to say the word "okay" because of Ezra. And now, Ezra was asking her a similar question. Taking a deep breath, she turned around. "Yes."Her simple one-word answer pierced his eardrums, and his face darkened. His fingers clenched until his nails dug into his palms."So, you willingly let him kiss you?" he asked.Vivienne paused for a moment, then realized, "You saw it?" From where Ezra's car was parked, he could indeed see what had happened between her and Asher inside the car."Whether I willingly let him or not is none of your concern, Mr. Donovan," Vivienne replied.None of your concern! These words, coming from her mouth, felt like needles, pricking at every nerve in his body."Whether it's my concern or not, try and find out!" he said coldly, taking quick steps toward her.What does he mean?! Before Vivienne

At this moment, the high and mighty man was using an almost pleading tone. Vivienne was astonished because the Ezra she knew had never used the word "beg." Others would always beg him, but he had never begged anyone before."But it's impossible," she shook her head and continued walking towards the direction of the school."Is that so?" he murmured, his voice bone-chillingly cold at that moment. "Then let's see how long your 'impossible' can hold."His voice felt like a spell. She turned her head and saw only his eyes, filled with an intense and indissoluble mix of complex emotions in the moonlight. Gloomy, yet scorching, a mixture of resentment, anger, and profound love.Love?! How could that be possible! Vivienne mocked herself. If Ezra truly had love, it should be for Scarlett Parker.The situation with the photo turned out better than Vivienne had expected. There weren't many rumors circulating in school, at most just some classmates and a few girls in the dormitory occasionally m

Asher was good-looking, had a great physique, and came from a wealthy family. In simple terms, he was a typical handsome and rich guy. Moreover, he was obedient. Whatever Vivienne said, Asher would comply. To be strict, there was hardly anything to pick on about him, right?However, his possessiveness still worried her a little. Although it hadn't manifested in their current interactions, she couldn't help but wonder if she could change him if something were to happen.Once this thought appeared in her mind, it was hard to dismiss. Could she change Asher?! His stubbornness surpassed anyone else's!Due to their impending graduation and the attention Vivienne received from her coworkers at the club, who looked at her with peculiar eyes, even the manager would flatter her every time they met, praising her in front of Asher and occasionally offering gifts to Vivienne. It made her increasingly uncomfortable at the club.As a result, Vivienne decided to quit her job at the club. Despite the