The doctor handed Serena Archer the pregnancy result with a warm smile. "Congratulations Mrs Archer. You are six weeks pregnant," he said, his voice filled with genuine happiness. Tears of joy prickled down Serena's eyes as she took the result in her hands. She had been eagerly waiting for this news for a while, and it finally came at last. "Thank you, doctor. I will take my leave now," Serena said, still feeling a little dazed. She left the doctor's office, feeling a sense of elation that she had never experienced before. Serena couldn't wait to share the news with Rick, her beloved husband. A baby in their lives would make their love even stronger, and she was thrilled to start this new journey together. Serena hailed a yellow cab and instructed the driver to take her to the Archer Mansion. As she settled into the back seat, she closed her eyes and let out a deep sigh. Her mind wandered to the thought of Rick's face lighting up when he learns that he is going to be a father. The m
Serena woke up the next morning feeling jolted out of her sleep, her mind still clouded with the events of the previous day. She rubbed her eyes and looked around, hoping that it was all just a terrible nightmare, but her eyes immediately fell on the divorce papers lying on her bedside table. The sight of them brought her back to the harsh reality that her marriage was on the rocks.Despite the overwhelming sense of despair that threatened to consume her, Serena couldn't help but cling to a faint glimmer of hope. She had been with Rick for three years, and in that time, he had showered her with love and affection. She had seen the way he looked at her, with eyes brimming with tenderness and devotion. She refused to believe that he could just throw everything away in a single day.Serena was convinced that Rick still loved her, even if he was unable to see it himself. She knew that he was struggling with unresolved feelings for his ex, but she refused to give up on their marriage. Sere
With her luggage trailing behind her, Serena stepped out of the Archer mansion and into the blinding sunlight. As Serena made her way down the path, memories of her time with Rick rushed through her mind, causing hot tears to spill down her face. It was still so difficult to comprehend that the three years she had spent with him, a time she had believed was filled with love and happiness, had come to an abrupt and painful end. Every step Serena took away from the mansion felt like a step away from the life she had known, and her heart ached with the weight of what she had lost.Serena took a final glance back only to realize that the mansion was no longer visible. She was alone, lost and thoughts of her impending motherhood began to flood her mind. She had been abandoned by the only person she thought she could rely on, and now she was left to face the world alone, with a baby on th e way.Serena couldn't help but feel that this was not how she had envisaged her future. Serena wiped a
As the sun began to dip below the horizon, casting a warm golden glow across the sprawling estate, two luxurious Mercedes-Benz cars pulled up to the grand Stanford's mansion. The cars were impeccably clean and polished, and their sleek lines shimmered in the fading light. Two imposing bodyguards emerged from the first cars, and with a brisk nod to each other, they made their way to the last car. The car's door opened with a soft hiss, revealing Marcus and a Serena. “We're finally home," Marcus said, his voice tinged with a hint of excitement. Serena, on the other hand, was visibly anxious, nervously rubbing her hand. Sensing her apprehension, Marcus took her hand in his and spoke confidently, "It's gonna be okay. Dad isn't angry anymore." With a deep breath and a forced smile, Serena tried to calm her nerves as they both emerged from the car.The sound of their footsteps echoed through the entrance hall. The opulence of the surroundings was overwhelming, with intricate chandeliers an
Serena slowly opened her eyes to the sound of birds chirping and the gentle light that filtered through her window. As she yawned and stretched her body, she felt the warmth of the sun on her skin. Sitting up in bed, she took a moment to let her eyes adjust to the brightness of the morning light. Feeling rejuvenated, Serena got up from her bed and walked over to the window. She drew back the curtain, allowing the fresh morning breeze to fill her room. As she took in the beautiful scenery outside, she felt a sense of peace and tranquility wash over her. The world seemed to come alive around her, and she couldn't help but smile at the beauty of it all. Serena made her way back to her bed and plopped down wearily, reaching for the TV remote. She aimlessly flipped channels, trying to find something to distract her from the events of the day. Suddenly, a news anchor's voice caught her attention and she stopped changing channels. The anchor's tone was excited as he announced, "Georgina Spa
Four guards stood at the front and three at the back, preventing the reporters from getting too close. Marcus's hand slides around Serena's waist as the cameras keep clicking away. Serena flashes him a warm smile, and they both catwalk to the hall with reporters flocking behind them. Gina and Rick are forced to move out of the way to avoid being pushed by the reporters trying to get more pictures before the entrance hall closes. Gina angrily stomps her feet to the ground. "I hate this. Today was supposed to be my day. The attention should be on us, not your ex-wife," she says, her face contorted with anger. "I'm sorry, love," Rick replies. "Don't worry, I will make sure she leaves this place in shame." Gina's face suddenly softens. "Are you sure, baby?" Rick nods his head. "I will make everyone here aware that she is a lowlife," Rick mutters with determination. Saying those words makes Gina excited, and she can't wait to see what Rick has in store for Serena. With that, they make th
A new voice rang out in the huge hall, " 1 billion dollars!!" Everyone turned, their gazes fixed on Serena, who was sitting calmly with her card raised high. The auctioneer looked stunned for a moment, before resuming the countdown. "Going once, going twice," he said, but no one was able to match Serena's bid. Finally, the auctioneer declared the item sold. Rick's face turned purple with rage as he clenched his fists, his eyes blazing with fury. He couldn't believe that a lowlife like Serena could outbid him, the almighty Rick Archer. With a scowl, he pulled out his phone and dialed a number. "Boss," the receiver said. "Matthew," Rick replied. "Yes, boss," the receiver answered. "I will send you a picture soon. I need every bit of information you can find on that guy. Both business and personal life," Rick said, cutting off the call. "Wait," Serena got up from her seat and made her way towards the auctioneer, with Marcus trailing behind her. "I want this necklace to be placed
Archer's mansion.Rick stormed inside, holding Gina in his arms as he made his way to his bedroom. Rick sat Gina on the bed, her bandaged feet resting on a pillow. "Are you okay?" Rick asked, earning a glare from Gina.“Do I look okay to you?” Gina snapped. Her voice was laced with anger and frustration. “Today was supposed to be my day, but your ex-wife stole the spotlight. As if that was not enough, she won the bid and did this to me,” Gina said, pointing to her bandaged ankle."I am truly sorry, and I will make it up to you," Rick placed a gentle kiss on Gina's forehead. Just then, Rick's phone rang. Rick took out his phone and checked the caller ID. "I will be right back," Rick said to Gina as he exited the room."What have you got for me?" Rick asked with a hint of desperation as soon as he answered the call."I am sorry, boss, but I could not find any information about him," Matthew said from the other end of the line.Rick's anger flared. "How is that even possible!!?" Matthew
Rick returned to the mansion, his sweat-drenched clothes clinging to his body, evidence of the intense morning jog he had just finished. As he climbed the stairs to his room, the cool, refreshing air still invigorated him, lingering in his lungs. Although the run had temporarily eased the turmoil brewing inside him, Rick knew the calm was fleeting. Now, Rick yearned for a soothing, warm bath to unwind, followed by a nice nap. Rick grabbed the doorknob and pushed open the door, his gaze fell on Gina, sitting at his dressing table, her reflection staring back at him from the mirror like a haunting specter. Her carefree humming and the soft strokes of her hairbrush seemed to mock him. His eyes narrowed, his jaw clenched, and his face reddened with rage as he slammed the door behind him. "Why are you here?!" Rick thundered, his voice like a crack of lightning, shaking the room with its intensity. His eyes blazing with fury. But Gina didn't flinch, not even a little bit. She cont
Stanford corporation.Serena reached for a file from Anita's outstretched hand, her eyes scanning the contents as she asked, " Have DS Enterprise sent the contract?" "Unfortunately, it hasn't been sent yet." Anita hesitated before continuing, "I can follow up with them immediately."Frowning Serena muttered" How much longer do I have to wait for the contract" Serena looked intently at Anita and added ."Inform them that if the contract isn't drafted and sent to me within the next 15 minutes, we will consider it null and void." She tapped her pen on the desk, emphasizing the deadline."Okay, ma'am" Anita nodded, her fingers flying across her notebook as she jotted the message down . " some companies have sent representatives to submit their proposals for the advertising contract" Anita added ." Please direct them to the management floor. Mr. Bill is handling the project." Serena instructed " And what's my schedule for today?".Anita looked up, her eyes locking onto Serena's as she g
Jude let out a nervous chuckle. "You can't be serious. It's too early to make such a joke," he said, shaking his head ."I'm serious," replied Gina ."Collaborating with Demsel Agency has been your dream. And now that you have the opportunity, you are refusing. What's wrong with you?" Jude asked, the frustration evident in his tone."Collaborating with Demsel Agency was my dream, but it's not anymore," Gina explained. "Jennifer would probably be interested in the collaboration. You can give her my spot.""Demsel Agency doesn't need Jennifer, they need you!" Jude insisted, turning to Melody. "Why are you so quiet? Talk some sense into her," he urged, hoping for support ."Gina," Melody began to speak, but Gina swiftly cut her off."My mind is already made up. Have a nice day," Gina tersely stated before leaving the office, leaving Jude and Melody staring after her in disbelief. Jude's face darkened, his expression twisted in ire. "Nice day," Jude repeated sarcastically. "My day has
Stanford mansion. "Do you have to leave?" Serena asked, a pout forming on her lips. Ella nodded, her eyes locking onto Serena's "Your dad is back, so you won't be alone. Plus, going to my office from here every day is so stressful. And don't forget, Michael is arriving from Australia tomorrow." "Ahh Michael!! . He still have a crush on me, doesn't he?" She wagged her eyebrows playfully.Michael is Ella's younger brother, who had a crush on Serena since he was four years old. Ella chuckled, her lips curling into a smile, "You need to ask him that yourself." As they finished packing, Serena zipped the luggage shut and placed it on the floor with a soft thud. "I'll miss you terribly," "I will miss you, too. When is Marcus returning?" Ella asked. "This week, I think. Dad said he has to take care of a few things before coming back." With a final glance around the room, Ella grabbed her handbag and turned to Serena "Okay, I'm ready to leave." Serena softly clapped her hand
"Stop it, Rick!" Gina's cry echoed through the stairs as Rick continued to drag her down.They reached the bottom step and without hesitation, Rick violently pushed Gina down. She fell to the ground, her left knee taking the brunt of the impact."Ouch!" Gina exclaimed as she looked up at Rick. "Why are you doing this to me?""Pack your things and leave my house, it's over between us," Rick said coldly."Over?" Gina repeated, wiping away her tears and trying to stand despite the pain in her knee. She limped closer to Rick, staring into his hazel eyes. "Is our relationship just a joke to you? Something you can end whenever you please?"She swallowed the lump in her throat and continued, "Just yesterday you were telling me how much you loved me, and now you're saying it's over. Please, Rick, come back to your senses.""I'm perfectly in my right mind, Gina," Rick retorted. "Since you came back into my life, it's been nothing but misfortune. I even divorced Serena because of you, but what
Serena's office door creaked open as Rick barged in, with Anita trailing behind, attempting to dissuade him from entering.Looking up from her desk, Serena fixed her gaze on Rick and then turned to Anita. "I'm sorry, ma'am. I tried to stop him," Anita said in a panicked voice before rushing out to call security."Serena, please, I just want to speak with you. Please, just hear me out," Rick pleaded. "I don't think we have anything to speak about," Serena replied coolly. Just then, two security guards strode in, flanking Anita, and immediately seized Rick."Throw him out and make sure he never sets foot here again," Serena ordered. The guards began dragging Rick out, but he resisted, desperately pleading for Serena to listen to him."Just give me 10 minutes of your time. That's all I ask for!" Rick yelled. "Hold on," Serena commanded. The guards halted in their tracks. "Let him go. All of you, leave," Serena ordered. The guards released Rick and bowed to Serena before exiting the offic
"Stanford corporation has experienced remarkable growth, currently operating over 10 luxurious hotels across the globe, prestigious malls, and widely respected fashion industries. We are excited to announce our expansion into the dynamic fields of technology and cosmetics with the launch of Stanford Tech and Cosmetics.As we strive to push the limits and foster innovation, we understand the value of collaboration and supporting emerging talent. It gives me great pleasure to announce that we are extending opportunities to four upcoming advertising companies to demonstrate their creativity and expertise." The room erupted in applause.Serena beamed and added, "All you need to do is submit your proposal. We will carefully review each submission and select four companies whose proposal meet our criteria for excellence." Adrenaline surged through Rick's veins like a raging river as the sudden revelation struck him like a bolt of lightning. Waves of emotion crashed over him, and a deep se
Ella furrowed her brows as she and Serena observed Rick walking towards them. "Why is he coming over here?" she wondered out loud.Serena let out a chuckle. "To insult me. What else?" she replied with a wry smile. "I'm definitely going to give him a piece of my mind today," Ella declared, glaring in Rick's direction. Sensing her friend's determination, Serena handed her phone to Ella. "Call Marcus to find out where they are. I'll take care of Rick.""Are you sure?" Ella asked, concern evident on her face. Serena nodded confidently. "I have everything under control.""Okay, if you say so," Ella muttered, feeling a bit uneasy, and walked off to call Marcus.Serena's eyes flicked back to Rick as he made his way over to her. His outstretched hand reached for hers as he said, "Let's talk." However, as soon as his fingers brushed against hers, Serena recoiled as if a bee had stung her. "Don't touch me," she snapped, her voice firm."Alright, let's find a quiet spot to talk," Rick suggested.
Stanford Mansion. "Please double-check the venue and ensure that everything is arranged properly," Serena instructed Anita over the phone before ending the call. At that moment, Ella entered Serena's room, followed by a line of maids carrying various designer dresses. "You took care of everything to make sure it's perfect, but you forgot to shop for your dress," Ella remarked as she guided Serena, who was standing, to sit on the bed. "But don't worry, I've got you covered." Serena, with a slightly flustered expression, confessed, "I've been so swamped that it completely slipped my mind." Ella, with a reassuring touch, cradled Serena's chin in her hands saying "That's why I'm here" she smiled. " We need to make sure we explore all the options to find the perfect one for you." As Ella maintained her comforting touch, Serena's eyes wandered over the assortment of exquisite designer dresses before returning back to Ella, questioning, "Do we really have to try them all? Can't we j