Giving in to Her Rebellious Streak (Yasmin and Blake) novel Chapter 6

Yasmin was dead at heart, and her eyes were dull. “I’m not throwing a tantrum, Blake. I’m being serious. I’ve been stuck in a loveless marriage for two years, and I’ve had enough.” 

Over more than 700 days, she’d gone from hopeful to despondent. She was tired of living like this. 

“Have you forgotten that your father was the one who sent you to my bed?” Blake’s eyes darkened. “He went to such lengths to force me to marry you, yet you’re now demanding a divorce. Do you even hear yourself? 

“Go ahead and throw whatever tantrum you want, but don’t take things too far. Men hate it when women are too fussy, you know.” 

Indeed, Yasmin’s father, Stuart Starr, had sent her to Blake’s bed. At the time, something had gone wrong with Stuart’s company. He foresaw himself ending up behind bars and had been afraid of his enemies going after Yasmin. 

So, he’d orchestrated for Yasmin to end up in bed with Blake. Then, he’d informed the paparazzi and the Ford family about this, forcing Blake to marry Yasmin. 

Stuart had some of Windmere Group’s trade secrets. He’d threatened to release them if Blake didn’t protect Yasmin. And that was how Stuart had tricked Blake into marrying Yasmin. 

Blake had harbored a grudge against him and Yasmin for it. On their wedding night, he’d warned Yasmin, “Your father gave you to me, so you have to atone for his sins. Obey every word I say. Don’t ever go against me.” 

That year, Yasmin was 20 years old and a sophomore in college. She’d been terrified, and she’d nodded with red eyes. “I understand, Mr. B.” 

“Don’t call me that!” Blake snarled. 

“I’m sorry. I’ll be careful from now on.” 

Yasmin’s eyes were filled with sorrow as she recalled their past. She didn’t hate Stuart. She knew he’d forced Blake to marry her because he wanted to protect her. 

It had been two years since then. Stuart was still in prison but would be released in a few years once he’d served his full sentence.