"What about those guys? Are they seriously injured? Are they unharmed? Will you get into trouble?" Coco asked, her voice filled with concern."I held back, otherwise, they might really have ended up being crippled. They’ll just need a few days in the hospital. But once they're out, they'll be detained," Lucas explained while taking her hand. "Come on, let's go home."Lucas intertwined their fingers, and they left the police station. Coco was still in a daze.It wasn't until they got into the car that Coco asked, "Can we really go home?""Of course," he replied, amused. "Now, put on your seatbelt.""Oh, okay," Coco quickly buckled up.On the way back, Coco looked at Lucas and asked, "You’re not hurt, are you?""Do I look hurt?" Lucas asked back with a slight smile."Didn’t the fight affect your wound around your waist and abdomen?""Don’t worry. I’m almost healed, and the fight didn’t affect it," he assured her."I think we should do a check-up at the hospital," Coco insisted. She was s

Lucas was actually participating in a talk show interview, and it was being broadcast live. Coco was surprised. In her impression, Lucas had never participated in such programs before. She remembered seeing posts about him, where people commented that although he was the prince of the entertainment industry, he rarely appeared on shows or accepted interviews.Coco focused intently on the program. Seeing her boyfriend on TV felt strange.After asking Lucas some questions about his work, the host changed the topic. "By the way, there’s a person in the photos and videos circulated online today that resembles you, Mr. Gomez. Some people believe that it’s you, and others think it’s not. We were quite curious about it. Could you please clarify if the person in the photos is really you?"As the host spoke, one of the photos from the internet appeared on the screen behind Lucas and the host. The photo showed Lucas and Coco sitting on the waiting stools outside the BBQ place.Coco felt a mix

"But you've done so much, and I...""You've given just as much, if not more," Lucas said as he lowered his head to kiss Coco’s eyes. "Coco, I want to see you happy. I want you to be the happiest woman whenever you're with me."Coco smiled widely. "I am happy, Lucas, I really am!"She stood on her tiptoes and kissed him on the lips.With him, she would always be happy!-Soon, all photos of Coco on the internet were taken down. No one could find any information about her online when they searched for “Lucas Gomez’s girlfriend”. Even mentions of "Coco" in connection with Lucas were not available.Coco knew this was Lucas's way of protecting her, ensuring that his public disclosure of their relationship wouldn't affect her daily life.Life continued as usual, but Coco's feelings for Lucas grew stronger every day."Coco, would you like to attend Ellucidar’s comic exchange event?" Minnie asked one morning, walking into Coco's studio with a stack of pamphlets."Comic exchange event?" Coco wa

Privately, Caleb said to Coco, "Coco, I've noticed that Lucas smiles a lot more since being with you. So, I hope that you won't easily give up on him, okay? Give him a bit more time. I don't think anyone else could make him smile as much as you do."Caleb didn't tell her that even Serenity couldn't do that.Back then, Lucas was there for Serenity when she and Jackson had broken up. However, during those days, Lucas was anxious and cautious, unlike now with Coco, where he was relaxed and full of smiles.Sometimes, Caleb even thought that Lucas had fallen in love deeply with Coco."I promise I won't give up on him easily," Coco assured him."Great," Caleb smiled.When they returned to the villa, Lucas asked Coco, "What did Caleb mysteriously tell you today?""He said that I've brought a lot more smiles to your face and it’s nice to see you like this,” Coco replied while wrapping her arms around Lucas's waist and looking up at him. "Lucas, did your feelings grow for me? "Yes," he replied

No one else could dictate how their relationship would go. Only the two of them had the power to determine the outcome.Coco continued walking, planning to buy some things before heading to Lucas' workplace. Meanwhile, in Lucas' office, Snow Norris looked at Lucas with a pleading expression. "Mr. Gomez, do I really have to leave Solaria? I don't want to leave. Can I stay?""No," Lucas responded coldly. "You’ve been living abroad all this time, so there's no need for you to stay here. I only saved you when we first met because you resembled a friend of mine, but I don't appreciate anyone who harbors inappropriate intentions.""I... My only mistake is falling in love with you. Ever since you warned me, I haven't done anything. I've even made sure not to show myself in front of Coco. Even after doing all that, I can't stay?" Snow pleaded."No," Lucas replied firmly. "When you return overseas, you can have a job in the Gomez Group's branch there, so you'll be able to sustain yourself