Kimberly lay awake in bed for a long time, the master bedroom bathed in cold hues, dark and lonely. She lay with her eyes open in the darkness for a while, not turning on the light, then decided to reach out and open the curtain control switch.The luxurious curtains that covered the entire floor-to-ceiling windows slowly retracted to both sides. Instantly, the dazzling lights from outside poured in through the enormous windows. The neon lights, wrapped in the night, were mesmerizing and quiet, silently twinkling.It was late at night, and Samuel was still dealing with work.Perhaps it was because of work, but more likely, it was his way of subtly expressing his displeasure about today’s events.Usually, she would never show weakness to someone who schemed against her so ruthlessly, but today was different.For some reason, remembering him silently watching her joys and sorrows with another person from afar in a foreign land over several years stirred something in her heart.Finally,

The unmoving figure had no intention of leaving.Kimberly felt increasingly self-conscious under his unabashed gaze, her ears turning redder. Under his compelling presence, she didn't want to show weakness. It was just changing clothes, after all. If he wanted to watch, then let him.She pretended to be calm as she got out of bed, revealing her fair, delicate skin, marred with bruises, a testament to the previous night's lack of gentleness.The cold black eyes of the man standing by the bed darkened further.Just as she was about to step out of bed, her pale, delicate feet not yet touching the ground, he pushed her back down.He glanced at the time and murmured, "There's still time.""…"Fortunately, Samuel wasn't completely heartless. He only held her close, kissing and caressing, without going further. But it still delayed them considerably. When the car entered the alley on the east side of the school's rear gate, it was already filled with vehicles. The alley, a one-way street, nee

Kimberly wore a simple yet elegant black dress today, paired with a luxurious Fendi fur coat from the latest autumn and winter fashion show. This combination highlighted her deer-like bright eyes, making them look like clear pools of water. Her natural elegance and charm were evident.Standing beside the equally eye-catching Samuel, she did not lose any presence. Their unexpected match drew even more attention.A teacher in the crowd, Emily felt a sense of loss upon seeing the woman beside Samuel. She had harbored feelings for Samuel since high school but knew their difference in status was vast. Holding onto a sliver of hope, she once confessed her feelings to him, but the usually indifferent Samuel told her he liked someone else.She had always admired him from afar, and over the years, as the gap between their statuses widened, she gradually stopped paying attention. She felt excitement and joy when she returned to her alma mater to teach and learned that Samuel's company was donat

Kimberly tightly embraced his neck, her mind in chaos, unsure what to question in such an intimate atmosphere. She found herself asking, "What's your private life like?"Up until now, her understanding of Samuel was fragmented. She had never really inquired about or paid attention to him before and later deliberately avoided him. The 'school beauty girlfriend' was the only aspect she somewhat knew of his private life, and even that was unreliable information.Samuel, astute as he was, immediately grasped the underlying meaning of her words – she knew hardly anything about his life.His cold, desire-laden features slightly furrowed, his eyes complex and subtle, his lips pressed into a thin line."..."The wind battered the windows, wildly swirling outside, casting one into midair."...""..."After what seemed like an eternity, he finally released her. Stray strands of hair fell over his cold and stern brow, giving him an air of vulnerabi

She no longer wanted Steven, but the book still seemed to hold some value for her. Memories of those painful days surged like a tide, and she couldn't let go of that one glimmer of light from her darkest times.The person was gone, but the book was hers. How could she not take it back?Kimberly struggled internally, then smiled, though it was more of a grimace. To Lucas, she said, "Lucas, I'll wait here. Could you please go and fetch it for me?"Lucas looked troubled. "Madam, please don't make this difficult for me. You know, Mr. Smith."His words were actual; nobody could change Steven's mind once he decided.Indeed, it was unfair to put Lucas in such a position.Their relationship was awkward now, and it would be best if they never saw each other again. It was all in the past, and she wondered what Steven was planning now.Kimberly crossed her arms, tapping her fingers lightly on her forearm. She considered a solution to satisfy everyone when Lucas cautiously said, "Madam, you shoul