Chapter 10 I blinked , still confused . He smiled bitterly and gently pinched my fingertips : " Heartless girl . When you were almost assaulted before , I was the one who helped you . Back then , you treated my wounds just like you're doing now ... " Hearing this , I froze . I remembered . Senior year of high school , Chase had skipped class to play basketball with some guys from outside school . Afterward , he asked me to bring his backpack and meet him there . But while passing through an empty side street , I was stopped by a group of delinquents . They threatened me , demanding I hand over all my money . I was too scared and gave them everything I had . But they thought it wasn't enough and had other ideas . They started dragging me deeper into the alley . I was terrified and screamed for help . That's when a boy appeared and saved me . Out of gratitude , I bought antiseptic to help treat his wounds . But then Chase showed up . He called my name , and I forgot to ask my rescuer what his name was . Seeing my stunned expression , Luke knew I'd remembered . " Do you remember now ? " I nodded with difficulty , then lowered my head : " I'm sorry . I didn't mean to forget about that . " The truth was , I'd always been grateful to whoever helped me that day . It's just that so much time had passed , his face had become blurry in my memory . " The fact that you can remember now means you're not completely silly . " His eyes crinkled with amusement as he pinched my cheek . For some reason , my heart started racing inexplicably , and I couldn't quite meet his gaze . 14:56 Who Needs a Divorce Lawyer When You OWN the Company ? Honey , You Are FIRED ! 28.99 % Chapter 10 " Luke , you didn't marry me because of that incident , did you ? " As I asked , my nervous heart felt like it might leap out of my chest . " No. " Getting that answer , I felt an inexplicable sense of disappointment . " Oh . " But the next second , he pulled me directly into his arms , my ear pressed against his chest , feeling his heartbeat . " I told you before - I wanted to marry you , so I did . When I proposed , I was prepared for you to refuse . Your answer just surprised me . " His husky voice trembled slightly , making my ears burn . I'd originally thought that I'd have to marry someone eventually - it didn't matter who . But hearing his words , I realized there was a fundamental difference . I thought marrying someone who could make your heart race must be the most wonderful thing in the world . " Luke , do you like me ? " " Isn't it obvious ? I'll try to make it more obvious in the future . " I couldn't help but laugh . Thinking back to how he'd fought earlier , and remembering what I'd told Mom this afternoon . I realized I'd been too shallow in my understanding . He wasn't an emotionally stable capybara - he just knew how to control his emotions . With that thought , I asked : " Have you wanted to hit Chase for a while now ? " He honestly hummed in agreement: " From the first moment I saw him . " Luke's eyes gradually darkened as he held me and shifted position . I stared at him in shock as he placed a butterfly - light kiss on my lips : " But thankfully he was stupid enough to send you right to me . " His kiss was gentle , but like fire , making even my breathing feel scorching . After restraining himself for a moment , he asked hoarsely : " Quinn , may 17 " I didn't speak , just held him tight and closed my eyes . That night , with wind and rain swaying outside , emotions stirred and something quietly began to change . 14:56 Who Needs a Divorce Lawyer When You OWN the Company ? Honey , You Are FIRED ! 29.1 % Chapter 10 In the last second before falling asleep , I seemed to hear him murmur : " Finally , I don't have to hide and watch you secretly anymore ... Quinn , you're mine now . " For a long time afterward , I heard nothing about Chase . Later I learned that after Chase was taken home that day , Luke had personally visited his parents to give them a gentle reminder . Though the Harper family was wealthy and powerful , they still couldn't compare to the century - old Lucas family . How could they dare to clash head - on ? So Chase was confined at home by his family . But Chase became increasingly convinced this was all Vivian's fault - if he hadn't helped her , he wouldn't have lost me . He secretly escaped and found Vivian , dragging her to get divorced . Vivian refused . She didn't want to watch the happiness in her grasp just disappear . So , she deliberately drugged Chase and successfully became pregnant . She thought this would secure her position as Mrs. Harper , but when Chase found out , he forcibly dragged her to the hospital for an abortion . The procedure damaged her body - she'd never be able to have children again . When she learned this , she completely lost it and stabbed Chase when he came to deliver divorce papers . Thirty stabs , each one fatal . In just a few minutes , Chase died from his injuries . When Vivian came to her senses and realized she could never recover from this , she despairedly went to the hospital rooftop and jumped . By the time I learned about all this , Luke and I were already on a plane to the Maldives for our honeymoon . I put down my phone and leaned against his shoulder , playing with the wedding ring on his finger : " Luke , we'll always be fine . " " We will . " Our future stretched long ahead of us , and our love would continue endlessly .