Cindy was dressed in her usual luxurious outfit with gold laces speaking wealth around her neck and fingers. She was in a fancy restaurant, seated in the VIP section with all kinds of her favorite dishes served to her on the table. Her legs were crossed, like the queen of the universe. She picked up a glass of wine and sipped on it graciously with her eyes staring at the entrance of the door like she was expecting someone to come in at any minute.Her waiting soon stopped when the Waiter came in to inform her that someone was there to meet her. A thin smile washed on her lips and she simply waved her hand, instructing the Waiter to allow whosoever wanted to see her come forward. The Waiter nodded and went away. As soon as he left, within five seconds, a lady in the latest designed dresses stepped in. She was wearing a yellow gown with a green scarf tied over her head and dark sunglasses hiding her eyes from the public. She didn't want anyone to recognize her or even have a clue w
Laura woke up that morning with a note on her bed. She furrowed her brows, wondering what it was all about. She stretched her fingers and pulled them closer. She sat up and read it content. It was just a few letters that read; 'Good morning sunshine. Hope you've had the most beautiful night ever?' —Laura smiled at the words and checked underneath to find his name and a sketch of a heart. Her smile brightened as her finger unconsciously caressed the paper. How did Lim come up with this? For the months she had spent with him, he had never thought of waking up her with a note, or was he trying to be romantic? Whatever it was that he was trying to do, she found herself loving it. Her smile only grew bigger as flashes of their night together came to her mind. Her core ached as she clutched the paper closer to her chest. She didn't know why she felt so happy seeing the note. It made her day more than she could imagine. Maybe it was a sign that they had to start over. It was clear no
Lim took Laura's hand and led her to the dining table which was decorated beautifully. It felt like she was a newly welcomed bride in the house. Her lips parted in surprise as they got to the room. She didn't expect any of this.It was so enchanting. She loved what she was seeing right now. It was true to say that a man with a hard heart could have a soft heart with the right woman by his side —and she was glad to be that woman by Lim's side.Lim release her hand and pulled out a chair for her to sit before he took him beside her. Laura looked at the dishes on the table and a smile came to her face. They were more than the previous day's breakfast. She wasn't sure of the one she wanted to eat because she was confused due to the appearance of the food served. They all looked delicious and irresistible.Lim saw the confusion on her face, and he quickly understood the situation. "Why don't you just go with the smoothies? Then, you can make a choice later on about what to eat," he sugge
Laura stared at him in shock because she wasn't expecting that at all. She thought if she kept on resisting him, knowing full well what he wanted to do with her, it would discourage him, but unknown to her, Lim wasn't ready to fall for one of her games again."Y—you don't mean that right?" She asked, her voice sounding a bit scared and Lim loved it "Why don't you test me sweetheart and let's see how it goes?" Lim's voice sounded in her ears like a wave of thousands of heavy rainfall that poured down to her core in rhythmic sequences. She was almost screaming out as the pressure between her legs got stronger."W—we...well —we don't have to do it here and besides, we're only here to eat and not do that!" Laura tried to sound firm but her voice disappointed her in this situation. With the way she was sounding, she believed Lim would have the upper hand over her."Are you sure you don't want the whole thing?" He asked and drew closer to her until his lips kissed her skin."No, I don't wa
The atmosphere in the car was overbearing. Laura didn't understand the coldness coming from Lim. She couldn't comprehend why he suddenly developed such a cold mood. He wasn't like this until he received that call that ruined their romantic moment together and she wondered what the hell must have happened that changed his mood.What could have happened?They were sitting in the back seat of a luxurious black limousine. There was no emotion on Lim's face. It was expressionless and darkened. He was just facing the window looking in no direction. Laura stared at him, and she could perceive something was wrong with him but knowing Lim Walter, he was not going to tell her even if she asked. But she had to try.Laura shifted closer to him and got a hold of his hand to gain his attention."Are you okay?" She asked softly and looked deep into his blue ocean eyes. She could see the anger in it and she wondered who must have caused this anger in her man. His mood was perfectly fine in the
The whole place suddenly went mute and there was fright in the eyes of the press like they had seen a ghost. The atmosphere was so stern and cold that even the skin of everyone in the room shivered as the devil approached. Lim walked in with so much demeanor and authority. With the way his shoes were hitting the marble floor, you could tell the man was extremely angry, just a gaze in his eyes felt like the world was coming to an end. He was shooting sharp daggers at Tiana. It was a sign that any minute from now, she wouldn't be able to escape. He just didn't understand why she was doing this and what she was going to gain in return after he had made it clear to her that their relationship was nothing but just a pool of pleasure between them. He had never shown any sign that he was deeply into her apart from the good sex they had. So, what was the meaning of all these things?What gave her the courage and audacity to act so bold and foolish at the same time, to the extent of even
Ben led Laura to the conference room entrance and went back. There was an immediate silence with the press as they were bewildered watching the goddess take a step to the stage. Laura was uncomfortable with the eyes on her like. It was like a prom queen being welcomed to the scene to make a speech. She was praying that nothing bad should happen that could embarrass her as she managed to watch every step she took. This was her first time facing the press and she was extremely worried about it. Lim walked down from the stage to Laura and stretched his hand further to her. Laura looked up at him and saw that his anger earlier had vanished and had been replaced by a sweet handsome smile that made him look so cute and irresistible. She smiled and took his hand gladly. And she felt a little relief the moment she held hands with Lim. He understood her body language, she wasn't comfortable with the spotlight. Since this was her first time addressing the press. Lim planted a kiss o
Tiana squeezed her hand into a tight fist. She just couldn't stand there like a fool and watch the two lovers shower their undying love in public. This was supposed to be her revenge but Lim came and ruined everything turning it in favor of Laura. That bitch! "Lim, what are you saying?" She asked and started walking towards them. "You can't do that to me. Remember I am the face of Walter's company for the past two years now and now you want to change it for her?" She stopped a feet closer to them. Lim's calm eyes were replaced by a dark aura that could seize the air in the room in seconds. "Point of correction, you're referring to my wife!" Lim thundered but Tiana wasn't planning to back down without a fight. She had been laying low under the shadows of Lim for two years believing there was a better future for both of them. Lim had helped her get everything she wanted in just a short period. But now, she was not going to step down. She was not going to lose the man she
(EPILOGUE)A soft knock resonated against Lim and Laura's bedroom door. Laura was in the bathroom and she had left Lim still sprawled on the bed with their handsome son.She expected him to have answered the door but when the knock resonated again, she hurriedly rinsed off the soap from her body and hurried out of the bathroom with a towel sparsely tied around her body."Lim, didn't you hear the door?" She hissed as she made her way to the door."I pay them to handle things in the house not bring every little thing to me... I am tired..." He mumbled softly against his son's head.Laura couldn't help but roll her eyes. Lim was a changed person but sometimes he couldn't help but be cruel at the smallest of things.She ignored him and went to pull the door open. There was her maid standing with her head lowered to the floor."I am sorry for disturbing your afternoon ma'am but the driver taking you to the venue is here... You said I should let you know..."Laura smiled. "Oh, thank you so
LOST IN YOUR ARMS: (NEW)"Laura, you need to eat more," Jasmine said as she kept filling the plate with more beef meatballs. But Laura never paid her any attention. Her advice was like extra water to an ocean.For the past three days, she had become a food monster. She couldn't do anything without eating. She even woke up early in the morning to get food from the kitchen. Was that how pregnancy changed women? To night thieves?"Don't you think you'll turn her into a fatty?" Charles asked. He was sitting on the other side of the dining table with Dennis."That's none of your business! She is pregnant and she needs to eat more!" Jasmine retorted."Whatever..." Charles rolled his eyes and turned to Dennis, who was busy biting off his meatballs with both hands like a hungry lion. When he noticed that his hands were stained with the stew from the food, he dropped the fork in his hands and started licking his fingers.Charles got irritated by this and made pulled up a scowl that said exact
Marcus opened his eyes and the first thing that welcomed him was darkness. He looked around, desperate to see the surrounding he was in but it was difficult to see through the darkness. He should have known that Lim had a mind of his own. As far as he could remember, back in the abandoned house, he heard the sirens of the police cars outside. Wondering if Lim was ready to damage the family's reputation name by exposing them to the public as kidnappers. At first, that was what he thought but to his disappointment, the little boy had another plan.After the police left and they got moved, he became deeply concerned with what Lim was going to do to him and Thomas. Maybe being exposed to the police was going to be a better option.Fear suddenly cupped him. He became edgy like a psychopath. He had to free himself at all costs before the devil laid a hand on him.Just as he was about to move, he found out he was cuffed against a chair. "Fuck! I'm tied!" He grumbled in frustration. Then,
The police officer's eyes were strained on Lim's injured arm. He was eager to help in any way that he could but Lim waved him off."Don't worry, it is just a mere scratch. My woman is more important now. I need to leave.""Alright, sir!" The police officer saluted again.Lim turned to Charles and gestured to him, using an eye look that only the two of them understood."Don't worry, I can handle the situation here. You need to get Laura to the hospital. Go!" Charles said.Lim nodded and made to move but Steve shouted behind him."I'm coming too!"Lim glared over his shoulder. "Suit yourself!" he said and got into the car that had just parked in front of him. Steve ran the rest of the distance and also jumped into the car before the driver pulled off.The atmosphere in the car was thick as the two of them faced opposite sides, never saying a word to the other.Steve could not stop blaming himself. He wanted to speak out but he didn't want to anger the devil that was beside him.Soon, t
Her hands were covered in blood.The world went silent as her eyes scanned the man in her arms. Her heart was dragging painfully down her throat and she thought she would pass out from the pain."Lim!" Laura screamed in horror.Instantly, the men pushed Marcus down on the floor with great force. They were red with anger, both at themselves for letting this happen and at Marcus. How dare a rat like him shoot at their boss in their presence!?Marcus couldn't believe he blocked the shot. The bullet wasn't aimed at Lim but at Laura. She was the target Marcus had planned to shoot but stupid Lim took the hit instead. Marcus was so stunned that, his body became numb. Even as Lim's men continued beating him, he couldn't feel a thing.Their plan was completely messed up!Thomas, on the other hand, couldn't do a thing but stare at his brother with pitiful eyes. Lim's men were kicking and punching Marcus. Blood seeped out of him yet no sound came out.Thomas couldn't do anything to help him. H
"Why don't you take a seat?" Marcus stated, motioning to the couch in the corner of the room, just across the bed.Thomas moved briskly to the side and took Lim's gun.Lim gritted his teeth as his eyes shifted to Laura. She was so scared, he could feel it in his bones. He knew she wanted to say something due to the movement of her eyes but she couldn't, because of the gag in her mouth.Lim's heart squeezed in pain. He felt like an erupting volcano, but he couldn't bring himself to that state, he had to stay calm for the safety of Laura.He composed himself and sat on the couch with his legs crossed. Trying to be in a character that would not show his anger."So, where should we start?" He asked them with a smirk.Marcus smiled and gestured to Thomas to handle the files. As Thomas messed with the papers, Lim's eyes moved over the room, that was when he noticed Brent, tied up and left sprawled on the bed. "Hmm..." Lim sighed and raised an eyebrow. His brothers must have had another pl
As soon as the call ended, a grin of excitement appeared on Marcus's lips. He was happy that everything was going according to plan.A few minutes from now, he would become the rightful CEO of Walter's occupation all thanks to the little dove he kidnapped.Speaking of the dove, he turned to look at the other side of the room where Laura was tied up on the bed hopelessly like a lamb.There was now a light in the room, enough for Laura to picture the faces of her kidnappers. She should have known that not all of Lim's family members liked him. But now it was too late, they had her.The smile on Marcus's face expanded. It was just amazing to watch fear and all crawl into the girl.He was grateful that she had come into Lim's life when she did because if it wasn't for her, they wouldn't have known how to get the mighty Lim to surrender."So what did he say?" Thomas, who was sitting on a couch with Brent by his side, asked his brother. Marcus turned to them with his hands in his pockets.
Lim got down from his car in a hurry and rushed into the mansion, ignoring the servant's greetings at the doorway. Charles strode behind him trying to keep up with his speed. "Laura!" Lim called as soon as he entered the living room.His heart was thumping and panic was already flowing in his veins. He didn't want to think the worst, but at this point it was inevitable."Laura!" He called again. Not caring that he was being extremely loud."Lau—" Before he could complete his words, his father stepped out of his room into the living room looking wild."Lim, what's going on?" Old Walter asked from the stairs. He was walking down with the support of his butler, Mr May."Where is my wife?" Lim snarled like a wounded snake. His voice was filled with authority and anger so thick it was like a volcano.Old Walter looked at him quizzically. What was he saying? Wasn't the girl home yet?"Laura took her leave in the morning. Isn't she home yet?" Old Walter asked as he went down to the last st
Lim tried almost ten times and yet, it still said the same thing. At this point, he couldn't put the feeling away, something was wrong."The line still says the same thing," Lim said worriedly. He had sweat all over his face from the pressure.Charles was having the same thoughts and as much as he tried to calm his friend, he couldn't bring up the right words. "Isn't Laura coming already?" Jasmine asked as she walked closer to them. Lim sighed and returned his phone to his trousers pocket. There was no time to waste, he needed to go to Walter's mansion and find out for himself what was happening."We're going to Walter's mansion!" Lim stated coldly and walked out of the room. His expression had changed to something so dark and scary that even Jasmine could feel the change in the atmosphere on her skin.Everywhere suddenly turned cold and it wasn't the good kind.She turned to Charles with a worried look. "Is everything okay? Why is Mr. Ice so cold?" She stared at Lim's retreating w