Take My Breath Away

Elsie punched her son in the shoulder. "Humph! You have some balls! Offending Mr. Huo! You need to go clear this up!"

"I already told Debbie about me and Kasie. I figure they can solve their own problems. I'll be there if Debbie needs me," Ivan said.

Elsie rolled her eyes at him and decided to drop it. She was in a good mood now after seeing them register their marriage. "Fine. Do what you want." She turned to Kasie and suggested, "Kasie, how about you come and live with us? Our country is lovely this time of year. Don't worry. You can fly back and see your parents anytime you want."

From the moment Kasie decided to marry Ivan, she figured that her life would change drastically, so she nodded, "Sure, no problem." She was the only child of the Zheng family.

Being a considerate man, Ivan cut in, "You're the only daughter of your family. I think you're well within your rights to ask Dad and Mom to come along with us. They can stay in the villa that...um...Debbie stayed in before the wedding...I mean, the fake wedding. If they don't like it there, we can get another house for them."

Elsie thought his words were reasonable. "Makes sense. Go ahead, convince your in-laws," she ordered her son authoritatively.

Ivan nodded helplessly, "Yes ma'am!"

Seeing how obedient Ivan was, Kasie laughed. "I didn't know you were such a mama's boy."

He shrugged and sighed, "I used to be a cold CEO like Carlos. But after I met Debbie, and later Carlos, I learned that it was better to be nice than nasty."

Kasie laughed heartily. "Come on, honey. Play the cold CEO again. I've never seen you like that."

"No way. How could I ever treat you that way? Was Carlos like that around Debbie?"

"Yeah he did. When he lost his memory."

The three of them chatted casually as they walked to the car and drove to a restaurant. The two families were celebrating the happy news by having dinner together.

During the dinner, Kasie sent a picture of their marriage licenses to Debbie via WeChat. The singer was in a singing class to improve her vocal abilities. She didn't check her phone until after class. At once, she texted back. "Congrats, Mrs. Kasie Wen."

Kasie replied, "Thanks, Mrs. Huo."

"Don't call me that

n order to take care of you? Don't you feel even the tiniest pang of guilt?" Clenching his fists, James managed to brace himself up to confront the cold man. His heart was still pounding fast, but he slowly adjusted his emotions and began to analyze the situation.

'Does he have his memory back? But he looks the same as usual. Maybe he just doesn't have a crush on Stephanie...'

"I'll make it up to her, somehow. But certainly not by making her my wife." Only one woman could be his wife—Debbie.

James plopped back down on the sofa, slumped and defeated. He let out a heavy sigh. "You've grown up. I can't tell you what to do anymore. Do whatever you want. I'm gone."

Carlos simply nodded without saying another word.

He didn't want to waste time talking with James.

After James walked out of the CEO's office, he bumped into a man walking in the opposite direction. They passed by each other. With a quick glance at the man's profile, James suddenly thought this guy was familiar. But he couldn't place the face.

James entered the elevator. The doors closed. The man walking towards the CEO's office turned around and set his gaze on the closed doors of the elevator.

A dash of contempt flashed in his eyes as he thought of James Huo. 'You've been living large for three years. But not anymore.'

Frankie's voice came from behind him. "Mr. Zheng, Mr. Huo is waiting for you in his office."

Tristan came back to his senses and smiled at Frankie. "Yeah, thank you."