Coulter's eyes widened as Melissa stumbled back, and Madam Gabriella caught her hands to stop her from falling."How dare you!?" Madam Gabriella yelled, immediately causing people to turn to them. "Was it not enough that you stole her husband?! Was it not enough that you slept your way up to getting your IPO?! How dare you raise your hands against my own daughter?! "Amelia, completely unfazed, took a step forward. "I could put my hands on you too, and maybe you will learn to respect yourself. Coulter divorced your daughter. How about the man she keeps parading around? Would he be happy that she is here, causing a fucking scene in a public space because she can't stand the fact that her ex found someone much better?"Melissa saw red. She turned, dropping the bag of shoes and dresses that she had come to purchase in preparation for her revenge ball. She had been in the men's section to shop for ties that would match her dresses for Caleb, and that was when she saw Coulter."You fucking

"We are here," Coulter said, his voice low as he brought the car to a slow stop in front of the large fenced greenhouse.It was a massive orchard, with different species of flowers, fruits, and plants, all meticulously arranged and tended to, with the orchard section the most massive of them all.Strawberries we're in season, so the orchid was filled with bright red, plump fruits lining up the entire expanse of the plated strawberries. Coulter got out of the car and slowly walked around, opening the car door. Amelia, having shaken off the shock of the unpleasant encounter earlier, beamed as she took his hand, then got out of the car.Coulter helped grab her hat, then adjusted it on her head, his smile now fond. "Thank you," she whispered, a faint blush creeping up her cheeks, and Coulter slightly touched her cheek.He led her towards the entrance, then pushed it open and stepped away."After you."She walked inside, and a small gasp left her lips. She turned to Coulter as he walked

Caleb paced slowly around his living room, his hands resting on his waist. He needed to rake up more money to pay the security guards of the villa so they could let he and Melissa use the place for Melissa's so-called gala.But... if he used it for the gala, it would be a public affair, and he would risk someone who probably knew the real owner actually finding out.Hell, there was no way out. He had to keep Melissa in this bubble, or the wench would shut him out once she believed he was useless. Nothing has been going his way so far, so he just... he absolutely had to do this.His phone rang, and he immediately reached for it, bringing it to his ear."Hello?""I found a buyer for the watch. You are sure it is an original rolex, right? Diamond studded?"Caleb looked down at the watch on the centre table. It was real, something he had splurged on back then right after he had left Melissa to go abroad, before his family had gone bankrupt. It was one of the few remaining reminders of the

Amelia dropped the call, then got out of the car. She made her way into the main office building, and as if a hush suddenly fell on the crowd, the entire building went silent upon her arrival.She froze, her brows furrowed as she looked around, trying to understand the shift. She took a step in, her eyes scanning the staff. They greeted sheepishly, but she could feel their eyes resting on her a little longer, as if they were watching her, gauging her.She swallowed hard, then continued on her way to the private elevator, which led straight to the top floor where her office was."I heard the man is divorced," she heard someone say once they assumed she was out of hearing range. "I just love how she slapped the ex. You don't get to claim rights with a man you threw away."Amelia's brows furrowed. The fight at the mall. She could remember that a few phones had immediately gone up, but she never assumed that someone would actually post it, talk more of the video becoming so viral.She cur

Coulter finally broke the kiss, his hand still resting on the edge of Melissa's waist, his eyes slowly opening. She took a bit more time, her eyes stating closed for a few seconds even after he leaned away, as if she was still savouring the taste on her lips, as if she was still savoring the feel of him against her."We should go," Coulter said, leaning to her ear, his breath caressing her skin. "Your employees still need to work."She met his eyes, then nodded, breaking into a big smile. He took her hand and turned, making his way through the crowd and pulling her gently across with him.The gasps and the screams filled the entire office space, and Amelia found herself laughing as they ran past the crowd, then made their way towards Coulter's parked car.Luckily, no one followed, and Coulter opened the door and let her in before going around to sit in the driver’s seat. Amelia watched him in that moment, the play pf the wind in his hair, the way the silky strands of his hair respond