The reading of Simon Mateus' will took place in a large living room filled with family members. Every face present clearly depicted sadness, tension, and impatience. The family lawyer clearly read out the contents of the will, written in blue ink on special paper.The lawyer stated, "Mr. Simon Mateus will fully transfer his 58% share to Olivia Mateus." Meanwhile, I will divide some land and houses equally among my three children. Mr. Zayden Alvedro Sanders now owns Bonaduz Island.A silence fell over the room; everyone was completely shocked there. Olivia, sitting in one corner of the room with a pale face, caught everyone's attention. Simon's three children, Mery, Diana, and Jacki, couldn't hide their anger."Dad couldn't have written this! This must be the result of that foster child's sabotage!" shouted Mery as she stood up from her seat, pointing at Olivia with burning anger.Penelope and Jacki nodded in agreement, both also staring at Olivia with hatef
When she saw Olivia's arrival in the room, Diana said, "Olivia."Olivia was equally surprised to see Diana, Wilson, and their daughter, Queen."Oliv!" With a bright smile, Queen ran over to Oliv and greeted the innocent little boy."How are you, Queen?" asked Olivia, who bowed her body slightly."I'm doing well, Oliv; why don't you live with me anymore?" asked Queen."Because I live here now," Olivia replied, rubbing Queen's head."This house is nice; can I play here?" asked Queen."Of course," replied Olivia, smiling."Queen, come here," Wilson called."Yes, Dad." Queen ran over to Wilson. Olivia got up from her position and walked over to the chair. She was seated on the sofa right next to Zayden."What brings you here?" asked Olivia, not wanting to make small talk; however, she knew that their relationship was not that close."We've come to ask for your help, or perhaps more accurately, to cooperate," Diana said with a
"Damn it!" Jacki raged in the hospital and walked towards Olivia, who was standing in the hallway with lawyer Simon and two bodyguards.The two bodyguards immediately blocked Jacki, who approached Olivia. Zayden could not accompany Olivia because of work; instead, he sent two of the best bodyguards in Black Cat to protect Olivia."How dare you, Olivia!" raged Jacki."Sassy? I'm presumptuous? I just want to know the truth; I'm pretty sure Grandpa was poisoned," Olivia said."Who am I to interfere in Mateus' family matters? You're merely an outsider, saved from the orphanage. Don't cross the line!" snapped Jacki."You're the one who should realize this and not act insolently. If you continue to prevent me from solving Grandpa's murder, I will report you and make you the first suspect," Olivia replied firmly."Damn it!" Jacki's attempt to throw her fist was blocked by one of the bodyguards twisting her hand."Damn it!" screamed Jacki.Jacki
"Miss Olivia, how are you?" greeted Renata with a bright smile.Olivia remained motionless, experiencing nerves and confusion. She never expected to meet Zayden's parents.The scene was filled with excitement and bustle. Everyone was whispering, gazing at Bastian and Renata with interest. Mr. and Mrs. Sanders were popular in Switzerland, and everyone knew it. The colleagues at Mateus' company were convinced of Olivia and Zayden's relationship. They agreed that they would support Olivia and not offend her."Miss Olivia," Renata called back with a bright smile."Eh? Um, sir, ma'am?" Olivia replied very nervously, "My news is good."Renata immediately approached Olivia and embraced the girl. "There is no need to be nervous. We came to pay our respects to your late grandfather. We're sorry for his passing," Renata said."Thank you, ma'am.""Don't call me Madam; call me Mommy, okay?" Renata continued to make Olivia's face red with embarras
"Is Olivia back yet?" asked Zayden, who had just arrived at the villa."Not yet, sir. Miss Olivia hasn't returned to the villa yet," said Boby, the villa's maid."What do you mean, she hasn't come back at all?" Zayden's question stopped him in his tracks.Zayden saw that it was raining heavily outside. "How could he not come back?" Zayden replied, turning around.Clif knew Zayden was very worried about Olivia; she could only walk after Zayden.Arriving at the front of the house, Zayden saw Olivia getting out of the car with a blank stare and pale face. Her eyes looked sad. Olivia stood near the car with the waiter, who immediately shaded Olivia's body, which was quite wet because the woman just got off, before the waiter approached the car.When he noticed this, Zayden removed his jacket and braved the rain to reach Olivia. He wrapped his coat around Olivia's shoulders and put his arm around her to lead her into the house. Olivia halted her
"Good morning, Miss Olivia." The waiter welcomed Olivia to the dining room and served her breakfast.Olivia noticed that the table was empty, with only one seat reserved for her."Where's Zayden?" Olivia asked."Mr. Zayden left earlier. He told you to have breakfast before he left," said the waiter.'Why did Zayden leave earlier without telling me? Do I not have to go with her anymore?' Olivia thought."Miss, please." The waiter's words snapped Olivia out of her reverie.She approached the dining table and took a seat. Actually, she wasn't in the mood to eat. After examining the contents of the flash disc, the thought of Queen's condition consumed her mind. Olivia initially wanted to discuss it with Zayden, but he left first."Maybe later tonight, I can talk to him," Olivia muttered.Zayden, on the other hand, was in his helicopter. He was going to another city to work with Clif, his assistant. Silently, Clif watched Zayd
"Ugh!" Olivia winced as she experienced dizziness, specifically in the back of her head, a sensation that caused excruciating pain. She opened her eyes and looked around the room, which was quite dark. Duct tape covered her lips and bound her hands. She looked around the room, which was dirty, dusty, and full of debris from broken and unused items.'God, my leg hurts so much,' Olivia thought as she tried to move it, which felt very painful and aching.Check!The door to the room opened, and Olivia fixed her gaze on the figure who had just entered.'Uncle Jacki?" Olivia thought."Well, it turns out the future Mrs. Sanders is awake," Jacki said, walking over to Olivia, who had risen from her position.Olivia stared at Jacki without any fear. The 37-year-old man squatted in front of Olivia and pulled the duct tape that covered her mouth."Shh... !" Olivia winced as she felt the sting at the corner of her lips.How does betrayal fe
Olivia's mind was still trying to untie her hands, urging her to open up. Blood continued to pour from her hands."What are you waiting for? Quick, stab the other leg," Jacki said, laughing happily. "Isn't this so much fun? I can beat Zayden Sanders." Jacki laughed happily as Olivia's hands slipped away. Olivia slashed Jacki's hand with the broken glass in her hand, causing Jacki to spontaneously drop the knife and pull her hand away with a groan."You fucking bitch!" Before Jacki could attack Olivia, the woman turned around and kicked Jacki's bird with all her might, making her groan in pain."Ah, my leg!" moaned Olivia as she kicked with her broken leg.Jacki wanted to attack Olivia again, but she was stunned when a kick landed on her face and sent her stumbling backwards.Olivia saw Zayden moving towards Jacki, inching away. She could see that Zayden's look was terrifying, like that of a black jaguar with sharp eyes that glowed gold and showed l
It was late at night, and the atmosphere around the Sanders mansion was getting quieter, as if the world outside had fallen asleep. Inside the spacious garden, there were Zayden and Olivia, who were enjoying a leisurely walk in the garden area.The pitch-black sky with no stars seemed to envelop them in a romantic atmosphere that made their hearts flutter. Zayden's embrace on Olivia's waist, who is pregnant, never leaves, signaling a deep love and a sense of protection that is irreplaceable, like he is a protector who is ready to face anything for the happiness of his wife and their future baby.“It's quite cold tonight,” Olivia said.“Do you want to come in?” Zayden asked.“No, I don't. I want to enjoy this relaxing situation with you,” Olivia said with a gentle smile.“If you feel tired, just say so. We can stop and sit down; don't push yourself, especially since you're pregnant with twins,” said Zayden.“No need to worry. I'm a strong mom-to-be,” Olivia chuckled. “Daddy is Zayden S
A few months later... “You're so beautiful, Ivy. And graceful, of course,” praised Olivia as her belly grew quite large. “I'm so fluttery, sis. Isn't my appearance embarrassing? I'm not used to dressing like this,” Ivy said very nervously there. “Of course not. I've taught you how to walk gracefully and quietly. So, don't let me down, okay?” Olivia said, making Ivy's face even more nervous. Ivy still couldn't believe that, like a dream, the day would come when she would tie the knot with Clif. Imagine that the man she had always rejected as a child, growing up together in Black Cat, would now be her husband.In the past, Ivy had always envisioned her life as that of a devoted bodyguard, protecting her superiors relentlessly, thinking of it as her life's purpose. She thought, Why bother thinking about love and relationships when there are more noble pursuits?However, all that starts to change when he has to be the bodyguard of Olivia,
“Mr. Zayden!” the call stopped Zayden who was walking in the corridor of the United Kingdom royal mansion. He was slightly startled and immediately stopped his steps, turning his head curiously towards the voice calling his name. At that moment, his eyes caught a group of women with big smiles on their faces, feeling a mix of confused and uncomfortable. “What's wrong?” he asked, trying to maintain a cool tone of voice despite feeling disturbed and uncomfortable inside. Suddenly, the swarm of women approached eagerly, each clutching a colorful bouquet of flowers, where the fresh scent of roses and lilies seemed to fill the air, plus some neatly wrapped gifts. Zayden had never imagined that he would be surrounded by fans from all walks of life, and perhaps because he had already won several tournaments, things felt a little different. One of them, with curly hair and sparkling eyes, stepped forward and handed over the large, beautiful-loo
“Oliv!” Zayden arrived at the room Olivia was in, his body covered in sweat and his breathing ragged from running from the field to this resting place. He had really had a grueling time on the field, contributing to every play. With his t-shirt soaking wet, Zayden felt extremely tired, but somehow, out of concern, he didn't care. When the door to the room opened, the fresh scent of air conditioning greeted him, and there, he saw Olivia asleep on the bed with her eyes closed. Ariana seemed to have just finished checking on her unconscious wife. “What about her? What's going on?” Zayden asked Ariana with concern and a very troubled look in his eyes. “Calm down, your wife is fine,” replied Ariana as she put the medical equipment back into her bag. “What's wrong? She wouldn't have fainted if she was fine,” Zayden protested in annoyance. “Calm down, Zayden. Olivia threw up quite a lot and collapsed from exhaustion,” Aria
“Wow, that looks like it's going to be interesting,” Kimberly said, looking at the field with enthusiasm. She kept looking at her husband, who was already preparing on the field with his team.“They're so dashing,” Evelyn said.“Hopefully this time they will win,” said Olivia.“You guys just calm down. They will win; they never lose. In fact, you should be worried about their opponents; after all, why do they continue to compete if it is clear who will be the winner?” said Ariana.“As usual. They just want to charm and show off their skills,” said Javeera.“So is it going to be boring?” asked Kimberly.“Of course not. When they show up, we'll enjoy it. Yes, that's another advantage of our husbands,” said Javeera, making the others chuckle.Olivia looked up at Zayden, who was wearing a blue cap and a white and blue team uniform that matched her perfectl
However, seeing the enthusiasm of the people around her, she began to feel excited to join in the fun, looking forward to the matches that were about to begin and feeling the warmth of togetherness amidst all the flashy crowds.“Olivia, come here,” Ariana called.“Can I sit with the ladies over there?” Olivia questioned Zayden.“Go ahead. I'm getting ready for the tournament,” Zayden said.“All right. I hope you do well,” Olivia encouraged her husband.Olivia sat down to join the women and immediately started talking about the tournament.“What tournament is being held today?” Olivia asked.“An object-shooting riding tournament,” Ariana replied.“They're going to be cowboys,” chuckled Rainy, Javeera's sister.And there was a sound from the podium area in the field area, signaling that the long-awaited tournament was finally about to begin
The following day, after breakfast, Zayden went with the men to do some horse riding and archery training. It turned out that they didn't have that much time to walk around. Ariana joined Olivia, and the women were practicing shooting exercises in the training room.“Oliv, can you ride a horse?” asked Ariana.“I've tried; it's just that I haven't ridden a horse in a long time,” Olivia replied.“I'll ask the ranch manager to prepare a horse that is completely tame for you. After shooting practice, would you like to try riding a horse? asked Ariana.“Yes, Sis.”Olivia saw Ariana as more cheerful, as if the burden on her shoulders had just been lifted from her. Even after the incident, Olivia did not expect to be close to Ariana again.The atmosphere inside the shooting range practice room mesmerized Olivia as soon as she entered. The room was much larger than she had imagined, complete with all the sop
“Is this the United Kingdom's royal house?” asked Olivia when they arrived.“Yes, this is the United Kingdom. Zayden replied, "This is the home of Archil and Javeera."In front of Olivia stood a United Kingdom royal castle that really fascinated her, like it came from a fairy tale she read as a child. The building was towering, with magnificent architecture that made anyone feel so small, coupled with ornamental details that emphasized the luxury typical of the British kingdom. Several formally dressed guards stood guard at the entrance area, looking dashing and serious, as if guarding the precious secrets kept within the castle's walls.The large windows gleaming in the sunlight added a sense of elegance to the building, making Olivia imagine how beautiful the view inside would be. And let's not forget the luxurious cars lined up in front, shiny and expensive-looking, making Olivia even more amazed. All this time, she thought the Sanders resid
"I can finally face the person who killed my husband!" Ariana exclaimed, causing Jakson to open his eyes. He was surprised to see Ariana standing in front of him, and behind her, Zayden, with her sharp eyes."Wh-what are you doing here?" asked Jakson, becoming agitated. He started to struggle, but the chains binding him were strong enough to overwhelm him."Am I wasting my time rebelling when I know I can't escape?" Ariana said this as she walked out of the cell. After a few seconds, she returned with a golf club and a whip in her hand."What do you want to do? Why are you carrying that?" asked Jakson apprehensively."Why do you feel scared just by looking at this?" Ariana inquired. "Didn't you arrogantly kill my husband and make Olivia hurt?" Ariana was very annoyed. "Don't tell me you're scared because you saw this.""Zayden Sanders! Please give me a chance; I can definitely be of use to you. Make me your partner; I'll definitely be more useful t