Captivation: Want Nothing But You

Carson spun the tip of his phone between his two fingers and turned around. He gazed down as he rested his arm against the railing, noticing a Porsche parked near the entrance. It was Victor’s car, to be precise.

“If you want to know who ordered me to do this, why don’t you just ask him?”

Rachel followed Carson’s gaze and looked down. She happened to catch Victor’s eyes as he exited the vehicle.

Carson gently smiled as his glass touched the empty one in Rachel’s hand. “I’ll go in first. The air outside may make you feel comfortable, but it’s a little chilly. You should be careful not to catch a cold.” Without waiting for Rachel’s reaction, Carson turned around and headed into the hall. Rachel quickly looked away and pressed her lips together. She wasn’t sure why she felt nervous when she and Victor exchanged glances just now.

“Becky, don’t worry. I know what I’m doing. You don’t have to follow me.” Meanwhile, Susan, who had just separated from her mother, found Becky waiting for her on the stairwell of the banquet hall’s second floor. “I’m glad you know. I did it for your own good,” Becky said earnestly.

and didn’t say anything. The scenario when Rachel got out of Victor’s car lingered in her mind. For her own good? Everyone consoled and wished her well as if they all believed she wasn’t deserving of being Victor’s wife. They urged her to sensibly let go

it. “I know,” she responded and nodded politely. Hearing this, Becky felt a little relieved. She had been so worried about Susan. Susan noticed Carson come in from the balcony as soon

get along with everyone, but those who truly got to know him learned that he was a ruthless man with murderous intent behind his playful smiles. He was a sly fellow. Susan had been with Victor for the past three years. She knew Carson and Victor had a strong bond, so she made an effort to get close to Carson in the few occasions they would meet. However, he hadn’t been so nice

his hand and proposed a toast to her. Seeing that Carson noticed her looking at him, Susan was startled for a moment before swiftly turning away. Becky was observing Susan’s emotional state closely as she stood next to her. When she noticed her sudden jerk, she followed Susan’s sight and saw Carson and Rachel together.

birthday celebration tonight. In fact, Becky had always wanted to

of the bathroom, a random waitress approached her. The waitress suddenly reached for her hand and placed a keycard on top of her palm, murmuring something only the

Susan

arrived in the hall. The crowd fell silent and everyone’s gaze was focused on Victor. Susan’s parents rushed to welcome him, but anyone could notice the expressions they wore on their faces. James had a pleasant smile on his face while Tammy walked alongside him, their arms

parents and greeted them sweetly. Then, she lifted her chin up. “Victor.” Seeing this, Tammy felt bitter. She was so worried about her daughter being heartbroken. When she remembered how Victor had hurt her

wronged. But when Tammy came to her senses, she thought of the Sullivan family and Victor standing in front of her. Her husband was right. “Mom, since Victor’s here, it’s time to start the party. Kindly ask them to take the cake out.” Susan was aware of how much her mother cared for her and she was scared that her mother would make a mistake, so she made an excuse to ask her to leave. “Okay, I’ll handle it.” Tammy nodded. The four of them were standing in the middle, looking like a real

left. James breathed a sigh of relief, seeing that Victor

to celebrate Susan’s birthday tonight, but the Salazar family as a whole would be ruined. “Mr. Sullivan, thank you for coming. It’s a bit crowded here. There’s still little time left before the celebration starts. How about going to the second floor first to rest?” On the second floor of the banquet hall, there was a luxurious lounge where guests from

His eyes were deep and no one knew what he was thinking. In his mind, there was only