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,
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
"Pel, let's go home," said Oliv, feeling uncomfortable in the club.Olivia Ethana Mateus was the granddaughter of Simon Mateus, who owned Switzerland's largest health research company. Her cousin, Penelope Alberta Mateus, stood in front of her."Come on, Oliv. We should have some fun; it's a bachelorette party before your wedding to Aland tomorrow," Penelope said."It's late," Olivia complained, feeling uncomfortable in such a place."Relax. Drink this first," Penelope said, handing her a pink cocktail glass. Without thinking, Olivia gulped down the drink."Um, it's sweet," Olivia said, looking at the empty glass."Yeah, you like things that don't have a strong aroma and aren't bitter," Penelope replied."Yeah, right." Olive's gaze on the empty glass became more and more blurred. "Ugh, I'm suddenly sleepy," she muttered."Really?" asked Penelope, noticing Olivia's pale face and heavy eyes."You're drunk, Oliv.""Um, really? I'm usually a strong drinker," she muttered, finally losing c
"Olivia?" asked a middle-aged man as Olivia entered the empty hall with only a few of her family members."Grandpa?" called Olivia. "What's going on? Why is everything quiet?" asked Olivia in confusion."Where have you been, Oliv? How could you leave on the eve of your wedding?" asked Simon, looking angry."I had a drink with Penelope last night," Olivia replied, walking over to Penelope, who was standing with her mother. "Pel, we spent some time together last night, right?""Yes, Grandpa. Last night, Oliv and I were drinking to celebrate our bachelorette party. But when I went to the bathroom, Oliv had disappeared. Until word got out that Olivia had gone off with a strange man," Penelope replied, clearly making his eyes widen."Wh-what do you mean?" asked Olivia in shock."Didn't you see the video that circulated, Oliv?" Simon asked.Just then, Olivia reached for her phone, and sure enough, there had just been a viral news story. There was a video of Olivia entering a hotel room alon
"How is this?" Olivia complained, walking back and forth in her room. "My grandfather has indirectly kept me here, so I must marry Mr. Holand. I can't! I don't want to!" moaned Olivia in frustration. She walked closer to her room's window. Her room was on the second floor. "I can't keep quiet and let Aland get the wrong idea. I have to go see him," Olivia muttered.She hurriedly changed clothes and carried a backpack. Then she opened her wallet."Only 500 dollars?" How is this?" she muttered in frustration. That amount of money wouldn't even be enough for a week's worth of lodging and food. "What about this? But I can't just stay here either," she muttered. "I don't know who tricked me into something this complicated. I was supposed to get married to Aland today, and we're going on our honeymoon to Paris," she sighed. Finally, after thinking for a long time, Olivia decided to escape through the window of her room on the second floor. Carefully, she opened the window and looked dow
"That guy—how did I end up here with that Bengal cat?" Olivia expressed her frustration. Olivia complained, not expecting that she would be dealing with someone like Zaydan. Now, she found herself ensnared in a lavish villa alongside a stranger who shared her bed for the night.Olivia, who was in the dining room, saw the servants arriving with fancy plates of food. They neatly arranged the plates on the not-so-large round table. At the same time, Zayden walked into the room, already wearing his clothes. Olivia looked sarcastically at him as he casually sat down in a chair at the dining table."Sit down," Zayden ordered."I don't want to," Olivia replied. "Why are you keeping me here? Let me go.""Sit down." Zayden reiterated his command without seeking a counterargument.Olivia finally sat down in front of Zayden with a sigh. Zayden began to eat her food quietly, and Olivia sat in front of her with a sullen and annoyed face.Zayden put down her knife and fork, and then her sharp gaze
"Sir, Miss Olivia ran away from her room. We found a cloth hanging from her window," reported Loye, Olivia's grandfather's assistant."I knew it; she must have gone to Aland," Simon said. "Leave it to yourself; don't look for him. I want to see how long he can survive outside without the facilities I provide.""Yes, sir."If possible, monitor him remotely to prevent him from recognizing your presence. After all, I don't want my grandson to be hurt or harmed by others," Simon said."Yes, sir."On the other hand, Olivia woke up from her sleep when she heard the roar of a car engine. She got up from her position and climbed out of bed. She walked to the window and peered in front of the villa."The bastard cat is leaving," she murmured. "Good. I can escape from here."Olivia saw Zayden walk out of the villa in a fancy, very expensive suit. When the handsome man walked in, his men had already opened the car's passenger door. Before getting into the car, Zayden turned his head towards Oliv
"I'm actually confused. You're a big lady, but why is your life so miserable?" Zayden asked, stuffing one hand into his pants pocket."None of your business!" Olivia got up from her seat and walked away. Zayden had no intention of catching up; it was Olivia's choice, so he ignored her and called his assistant to pick him up immediately. A car pulled up in front of Zayden, and the man got in."You're not taking him back?" Clif asked."No need. I don't want to deal with him anymore. In any case, the Bloods have not sent him as a spy. There are things we need to take care of now," said Zayden, who sat back in the passenger seat, straightening his suit.Zayden watched through the window as Olivia walked alone, allowing the rain to soak her body.'That stupid woman let herself wander on the streets because of a man,' Zayden said, looking down at Olivia and looking away again.As Olivia walked down the street, she felt her stomach rumbling and felt very hungry. She reached into her pants
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