Watching the couple leave together, Yan Wushuang understood the feelings of Yezi. It seemed that her heart was gradually accepting this man. Seeing them interact peacefully today, she sincerely wished her happiness.
After bidding farewell to Yezi, the two returned to the car. A gossip magazine on the seat immediately caught Yan Wushuang's eye. Surprised, she picked up the magazine and looked at Rafas, confused by the familiar scene on the cover.
"Baby, don't look at me; I have no idea how this happened. Jack just showed it to me this morning. Do you not trust me?" He took her hand and kissed her fair fingers.
"What I mean is, it's been two days already; why is this being published now?" Wushuang said helplessly. Personal matters were always exposed, making her recall what that woman had said that night.
Rafas took the magazine from her hand and held her close, resting his forehead against hers as he kissed her and said, "I'm sorry; I was too careless that night and didn't notice we were being followed by the tabloids. However, after Jack discovered these magazines this morning, he immediately took action to buy them privately and block the news. So not much has leaked out; it shouldn't create negative headlines for us."
Yan Wushuang nodded, believing that he had overlooked the reporters' tracking because of her that night.
The two leaned closely together, their fingers intertwined tightly. Suddenly, Wushuang seemed to remember something important. She sat up nervously and asked Rafas, "Lefas, do you know what Brother Shouya has been busy with lately?"
Rafas looked at her in confusion, wondering why she suddenly brought up Shouya.
After thinking for a moment, he replied uncertainly, "Since we went on our honeymoon to Ionian Island, I haven't seen him at all. His previous research project has already succeeded in New York; he can't still be there. But I heard from Sharl that he hasn't returned to the base much these past two weeks. Even when he does go back, it's in a hurry. I wonder what he's up to?"
Combining Rafas's words with her thoughts, Yan Wushuang roughly concluded Shouya's situation. It seemed that for the past half month, Brother Shouya had been with Xinya.
Seeing her dazed expression, Rafas was puzzled about what was going on with her.
"Baby, do you know something? Otherwise, you wouldn't suddenly ask me like this." He knew her well; she must have seen or heard something about Shouya.
Yan Wushuang looked at him and remained silent for a moment. She thought that since Yezi's engagement banquet was next week, Brother Shouya would definitely attend with Xinya. Even if she told Rafas it was just a guess, it shouldn't matter much.
"I just accompanied Yezi to the store to pick out a dress, and unexpectedly ran into Brother Shouya, who was with the beautiful and graceful Xinya. The way Brother Shouya looked at Xinya, along with his constant care for her, made me think... their relationship must be special. Brother Shouya hasn't been home lately; he must be staying by Xinya's side to take care of her since her eyes are not in good condition!" Wushuang said logically, while Rafas felt troubled as he had no idea who this Xinya was.
He cupped her small face with a slightly domineering demeanor, drawing all her attention to himself.
"What's wrong, Lefas?" Wushuang was in the middle of her thoughts when his actions interrupted her.
Yan Wushuang's watery eyes met his deep, dark ones. He seemed a bit unhappy, but she couldn't figure out why.
"Baby, don't worry too much about others' affairs. Just take care of yourself and keep me as your top priority. Shouya has always been a carefree playboy; if a woman can capture his heart, that's a good thing, isn't it?" He lowered his head and covered her lips with his, the soft touch making him addicted once again.
Rafas sealed her lips, preventing her from speaking. In the front passenger seat, Mike had long gotten used to witnessing their unabashed displays of affection every day.
After an intense kiss, Wushuang buried her flushed face in his embrace. He often kissed her without regard for the occasion, leaving her embarrassed in front of Mike and the servants.
But Rafas enjoyed seeing her blush and feel flustered; it gave him a sweet sense of satisfaction!
The gossip magazine's sensational news was suppressed by Rafas's influence, using Faisal's upcoming engagement news to smooth over all negative impacts.
Every day, Rafas actively showcased himself in front of Wushuang. He wanted to conquer not only Wushuang's heart but also ensure that she thought of him wholeheartedly and kept him in her mind alone!
Yamamoto Ryuichi had fallen seriously ill and spent each day in a daze. Misa watched Long Yi in this state and secretly vowed to become stronger.
Now recovering from his illness, Yamamoto Ryuichi was most concerned about Wushuang's every move in Las Vegas. Seeing the media report on Faisal's engagement to Yezi made him sigh deeply; had Yezi's heart also been bought by those people?
Switching the news to England, The Smithville Case—no one could save him. Annie's sister was the British Royal Consort; she had desperately pleaded with her husband to find a way to save Smith Will. However, Molina represented the British Government in communication with Monica. No matter who stepped forward there, they refused to give the royal family any face.
In their eyes, the project that Rafas invested in could drive the overall development of the British economy. They had no need to miss this great opportunity for economic advancement just to give the royal family a little face!
Smith Will was sentenced to three years in prison, which was already the lightest judgment. The entire Halsen Group was taken over by Annie's brother, and this matter could be considered settled. Originally, Smith Annie colluded with Kogura to kidnap Yan Wushuang, and Rafas would not let her off easily. However, Yan Wushuang pleaded for mercy, reminding him that it was she who stopped Kogura from violating Wushuang at that critical moment and opened the secret room, allowing him to finally rescue Wushuang.
After all, there was a bond between husband and wife; he could not refuse Wushuang's request and temporarily set aside her actions. But if she dared to harm Wushuang again, she would not be so fortunate next time.
Faisal and Yezi's engagement banquet was about to take place tonight. Wushuang eagerly pleaded with Rafas to let her go early to spend more time with Yezi. Moreover, An Xin Ya would also be present tonight. It had been several days since she last saw her, and she wondered how she had been.
The banquet was chosen to be held at Mikomei Hotel. Faisal had sent someone early in the morning to prepare everything, and Yezi accompanied him, arriving early at the makeup room to get ready, just waiting for the banquet to start at seven o'clock tonight.
At five in the afternoon, Rafas could not resist Yan Wushuang's affectionate advances. After a tender moment, he personally escorted her to the hotel’s makeup room before finally leaving her side with peace of mind for a while.
"Wow... our Miss Ieyako looks stunning tonight! I bet when Sharl sees you like this later, he will be so excited he might even have a nosebleed!" someone exaggeratedly exclaimed as they sat beside her, looking astonished.
Tonight, Yezi indeed looked beautiful. She wore an almond-colored fitted dress and styled her long straight hair into a chic and elegant updo. With the crystal hairpin that Wushuang gifted her, she appeared graceful and noble.
Yan Wushuang attended her engagement banquet in a light yellow one-shoulder dress. Tonight’s main character was Yezi; she only applied a light touch of makeup on her fair skin to give herself a healthy glow.
Ieyako sat in front of the mirror, looking at her carefully groomed self, never expecting that she would have such a day…
Nervous, she clasped her hands together. Suddenly, perhaps due to anxiety, she felt a slight pain in her lower abdomen…
"Wushuang, I need to go to the restroom. Wait for me here and don’t go anywhere; otherwise, if the master can’t find you, I’ll be in trouble," she said while holding her abdomen.
"Let me accompany you; if anything happens, you can call me," Wushuang replied anxiously, fearing that she might have an upset stomach.
"It's nothing, I'm just a bit nervous, an old habit!" She brushed off her concern and lifted her skirt to leave the dressing room, leaving Wushuang alone to wait for her.
Faisal was worried that they might get too hungry waiting, so he had the hotel staff bring in a few plates of snacks. When he pushed the door open, he only saw Yan Wushuang inside. Where had his fiancée gone?
"Wushuang, why are you the only one here? Where did Yezi go?" Faisal asked with some concern as he walked in.
"Oh, don't worry. Yezi has her old problem acting up; when she gets nervous, her stomach hurts. She just went to the restroom a moment ago. Come sit down and wait; she'll be back soon!" Yan Wushuang smiled and made space for him to sit.
Hearing this, Faisal felt relieved and sat down beside her. It seemed strange that they had never really talked alone before, sitting under the same roof like this.
Yan Wushuang seemed to notice this as well and put on a sweet smile again, gently congratulating him: "Sharl, I wish you eternal happiness. Remember... you must cherish Yezi and live a happy life together!"
"Hahaha... with your good wishes, we will definitely be happy for a lifetime! But you and Lefas should also work hard; cherishing the happiness in front of you is the most important thing. Let the past stay in the past; there's no need to cling to those unpleasant memories," Faisal said, feeling unusually happy as he chatted with her.
Yan Wushuang felt a bit confused by his later words and shyly asked him, "Sharl, what do you mean by that?"
Faisal glanced at her, surprised that she couldn't understand something so simple.
"What I mean is that both you and Lefas have your own painful memories. I've known Lefas since we were kids; I've seen all his changes. I believe he has already let go of his obsession with revenge! But you, after your honeymoon trip, are you still unable to let go of the hurt and pain Lefas caused you? I can see that he is trying hard to make amends..."
Faisal explained eagerly, but by the end, Wushuang seemed a bit puzzled. Was he seeking revenge? Who was he seeking revenge against? Was it the general?
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