His Unveiled Passion

"Sweetie, I was completely sober, and I knew exactly what I was doing. Honestly, I've known how I felt about you for a long time. I just kept it buried. But last night, when you called over that male escort and leaned into his arms, I couldn't take it anymore," Quentin said.

Naomi looked at him, utterly stunned.

"Y-You've liked me for a while now?"

He nodded. "Yes."

"Since when?"

"I'm not exactly sure. I guess my feelings just grew over time."

Naomi bit her bottom lip and lowered her gaze. "But I... I'm not ready."

Quentin gently cupped her face and asked in a soft voice, "Sweetie, do you like me? I mean romantically."

"No!" she blurted in a hurry, her face flushed.

Quentin let out a quiet laugh and leaned down to kiss her again. "That's alright. We can grow into it together."

...

And just like that, Naomi and Quentin entered a secret relationship. They kept it private, never telling anyone. Their relationship lasted for more than six months.

printed the pictures and mailed them directly to Naomi's mother, Mary. The moment Mary saw the photos, she was furious. She confronted Naomi immediately

Naomi's side

already begun his business ventures while still in university. Together with Henry and Stephen, he co-founded a company. Later, he used the profits and experience to

fell short of covering the

wealth. Benjamin alone possessed assets worth over

Quentin worked harder than ever. He attended endless business dinners and often came home only after

saw this and felt deeply distressed. She stepped forward and offered her own assets and dividends to help

She had co-founded a company with

and Naomi spent two years rebuilding

had been

divorce. At last, they could be together in the

the time they got married, Tessa

one.

skin and large eyes, looking like a soft, doughy little bun, sweet

embraced a

as her bridesmaid, while Torin

bright and gentle spring day when they were wedded. Quentin and Naomi

Quentin slipped a ring onto