Semua Bab Giving in to Her Rebellious Streak: Bab 911 - Bab 920

Yasmin couldn't help the blood that rushed to her face. After Blake was done assessing her, he looked up and said in a softer tone, "I'll have someone deliver medication for you later."]She pouted and groused, "Now do you see what you put me through?"Blake hadn't seen her look so wounded for a while, and her girlish voice sent him into a daze. He remained in a stupor for a while before he teased, "You're the one who provoked me when you don't even have what it takes to bear the consequences. You overestimated yourself."Yasmin did not want to blush, but her face warmed when she heard his playful words. Her hair cascaded past her shoulders, accentuating her delicate silhouette.She looked so enticing that Blake couldn't help kissing her again. He said in a hoarse voice, "Be good next time."True to his word, someone delivered medication to Yasmin later in the morning. Her face was crimson as she took the tub of ointment. When the bodyguard assigned to bring her meals showed up, s

Blake was saying this because he did not believe Yasmin, still thinking she was lying. He had been lied to before with devastating outcomes. Once bitten, twice shy; it was only natural that he had his guard up against her.Yasmin took a deep breath and said, "My grandmother has yet to escape Ivan's evil clutches. I was at the hospital the other day to scope things out. He's hired a lot of people to keep an eye on her.""So what are your plans? Are you trying to get me to rescue your grandmother?" Blake asked, staring at her evenly.She took a sip of water and said, "No, I don't want to trouble you. I just want you to give me some time to work out a plan to save my grandmother."In truth, she planned on bringing Stuart and Imogen out of the country with her, along with Sander International's trade secrets. But she had no idea what those trade secrets were, and she needed time to uncover them.She didn't want Blake helping her with such endeavors, either. The last thing she wanted w

Blake sat on the edge of the bed and said softly, "I told you I wouldn't kill you and that I'd give you a second chance if you just stayed with me forever.""I don't want that, either!" Yasmin turned to look at him, her body curled into a fetal position. "My grandmother is in mortal danger, and you expect me to go back to Stanton City with you? "I just need a little more time to work things out, but you refuse to give it to me. Why are you in such a hurry to go back anyway?"Her large eyes were filled with tears, and her face was streaked with them too.Blake pursed his lips and explained, "I just don't want any more problems to crop up.""And what problems would I cause by saving my grandmother?" Sensing that he might relent, Yasmin sat up in bed and climbed onto his lap, pouting. "I'm begging you to give me some time, Blake. I'm not asking for your help or anything, just more time."If you're busy, you can go back to Stanton City without me. Once I've sorted things out here in

Tristan was quiet for a moment before he said, "I miss you, Mommy."Yasmin's heart cracked open at that. "I miss you too, Trist. How's Cladset? Are you having fun?""I'm having a blast! It's awesome, but it'd be even greater if you were here, Mommy.""I'm so sorry I can't be there because of work. Besides, Grandma had only just gone through surgery, so I'll need to take care of her. Look after yourself while you're in Cladset. Be sure to eat your meals on time, okay?" Yasmin reminded."I know, Mommy. I'm not a kid anymore. I can take care of myself," Tristan said with boyish pride. "The art here is amazing. Pearl and I visited a few art museums. They're all so pretty!"Tristan's appreciation for art was beyond his years. Yasmin couldn't help being impressed by Blake's superior genes. She spoke to Tristan for a bit more before ending the call. She dared not carry on the conversation for too long, lest someone walked into the room and caught her.She called Vanessa next and told

"Ivan's probably here for you," Blake said, sipping his wine as he cast an assessing gaze on Yasmin as if to see how she would react. He still did not fully trust her.Yasmin caught his inquisitive gaze but pretended as if she didn't. She merely clasped her hands as she nodded in understanding."Once he brings you back, he'll likely ask you what we've been up to the last couple of days. How will you answer him?" Blake pinned her with a questioning stare.After a moment of thought, she answered, "I'll just tell him you didn't hurt me, and that you declared your intention to pursue me because you want us to get back together.""Is that so?" Blake smirked, his eyes flashing with mockery.He seemed to think she was lying through her teeth. After all, she had been the one taking the initiative over the last few days. He wouldn't have lost control and taken her if she hadn't seduced him, yet their roles were switched in the story she planned to tell Ivan.Yasmin ignored the contemptuou