Vanessa quickly stood straight, she then pushed Ethan and Emma behind her, as if trying to hide them from Riccardo's gaze.The anger she had been trying to subside seemed to be rising, and she balled her hands into a tight fist. She stared up at him with a death glare."What are you doing with my kids?" She asked, her voice rising higher than she intended. "Mommy! We got lost, and he helped us find you." Ethan explained, tugging at Vanessa's dress. She spared him a glance before turning back to meet Riccardo's gaze. There was a look in his eyes that she couldn't quite decipher."So, you're their mother?" He asked slowly, his eyes remained on her kids, before he slowly moved his gaze back to her."Your kids said alot about you. Obviously, they are very proud of having you as their mother." He stated, his gaze expressionless.Vanessa knew her kids well. They don't normally talk to strangers, not to talk of having a conversation such as this one.Grabbing their both hands, she turned ar
"Are you okay, Bro?" Lucas asked, pulling Riccardo away from the box of gifts and leading him towards the couch in his office."Yeah, yeah. I'm fine." He replied, still in a daze.Lucas quickly went to get the first aid kit. He knelt down in front of Riccardo and began treating his finger injury. After putting some medications on it, he put a finger bandage on it."Do you think I deserve this? It's been years already." Riccardo asked lowly, a wave of sorrow washing over him. Lucas shrugged in reply."Words." Riccardo said."Yes, you do." Lucas said. Riccardo quickly stared up at him, a hint of surprise dancing across his eyes."You hurt her so badly, so you should allow her have her fun now." "Fun? You call this fun?" Riccardo raised a brow in a questioning manner."Yeah. This is one of the most iconic birthday gifts ever." Lucas muttered with a smile, walking back to Riccardo's table.He took out his phone from his pocket and took a picture of the gift."Why are you taking a pictur
She quickly snapped out of her trance and approached him slowly. Just then, the worker Riccardo was speaking with left."Hey, Riccardo." She called, now standing behind him.He turned around. "What are you doing here?" She asked lowly.The calm look on Riccardo's face had already dissipated and it was now replaced with a cold Icy one."I didn't realize that you were now keeping tabs on me." He stated."I'm not. I just happened to pass by." She explained."Better. I'll take my leave now." He said, turning around to leave but Tiffany held his arms.He stopped in his tracks and turned to stare at her, his Icy Gaze boring holes into her body. She shuddered as she let go of his arm."What are you doing here?" She managed to ask, a hint of anticipation in her voice."That's none of your business. And what are you doing here?" He asked with a hint of amusement dancing around his eyes.Tiffany took a step back in embarrassment as she finally understood his words. So, he was also here just for
Juliet stared at him with surprise etched on her facial features."Why?" Her voice was barely above a whisper as she asked, staring up at him.He Straightened up, his face going back to being cold. "Because you're the perfect candidate." He stated, taking two steps away from her bed side."What makes you think that I am?" She raised an eyebrow."You're not here to question me, Are you?" He asked, his gaze piercing hers."I'll think about it." Juliet muttered.He smirked darkly. "You should take you're time." He said then paused.Juliet breathed out in relief but his next words caught her off guard."Outside the hospital.""What? Are you so Ruthless." She scoffed, the fact that she needed help didn't even seem to bother him."That's my nature." He shrugged, nonchalant as usual.Juliet slowly threw her legs to the ground, she stood from her bed, trying to keep her legs balanced. She took a step forward, but she fell and hit her head on the nightstand beside her bed."Ouch." She groaned
Juliet's eyes snapped open, and she gasped for air, her chest heaving as she struggled to breathe. Her heart racing, she tried to sit up, but a wave of dizziness washed over her, forcing her back onto the pillow. Panic set in as she found it extremely hard to breathe, her fingers trembled.Just as she thought she couldn't take it anymore, the door swung open, and a nurse rushed in, concern etched on her face. "Juliet, oh my goodness, what's happening?" she exclaimed, hurrying to the bedside.Juliet's lips moved, but no words came out. She pointed to at her IV tube, her eyes pleading for help. The nurse quickly disconnected it from her hand."I'll get the doctor, hang on!" the nurse shouted, already turning to sprint out of the room.Juliet's vision began to blur, and she felt herself being pulled under. She tried to call out, but her voice was barely a whisper. The nurse's footsteps echoed down the hallway, growing fainter as Juliet's world darkened.Soon, she felt something warm pour
LUMINA LUXE COSMETICSLeila sat in her office dressed in a black pants and suit, she left her hair to fall behind her shoulders, and she looked stunning with her light makeup.Different files were scattered across her table. She had a lot of pending jobs to take care of. Her Business was still new in the market, so she had to work extremely hard to be able to deliver the best.She wanted her Products to be Great and refreshing for her customers who would purchase it.After signing her signatures and uploading some files, she also had to go to the production department to see how things were going.She suddenly remembered what Lucas said about securing a deal with V&V ENTERPRISES. She quickly picked up the landline and dialed the receptionist number which Lucas had given to her."Hello.""Good Afternoon, this is Leila from Lumina Luxe Cosmetics," she introduced."How can I help you?" The receptionist asked."I want to book an appointment with Ms. Rodriguez.""I'm Sorry, Ms. Rodrigu
Vanessa's heart skipped a beat as she opened the door to find Riccardo standing there, holding her kids' hands. She felt a flutter in her chest, but quickly pushed it aside. She didn't want to show him how he still affected her. She stood up straight, trying to look calm, and forced a smile that didn't reach her eyes.Vanessa's hands gripped the door handle tightly, hiding her trembling. She didn't want to let him see how nervous he made her.For a moment, she thought that her eyes were playing a trick on her."Mummy!" But hearing her kids giggling voices, convinced her that it was real.She ignored Riccardo and crouched down to their level."Babies, What have I told you about talking to strangers?" She asked, removing their hands from Riccardo's."Mommy... He's not a stranger, he's our Da...""Shh. Baby, he's a stranger." Vanessa said, cutting Ethan off before he could finish his statement."How was school today?" Vanessa asked, smiling slowly."It was great, Mommy! We made new frien
ST. MARTINS HOSPITAL Romeo sat in front of the surgery room, patiently waiting for when the surgery would be over. He had been sitting there for more than an hour, and still, the doctor had not yet come out. It felt weird to see himself waiting at the hospital for his worker. This was so unlike him. He was supposed to be engrossed in his work by now, but here he was hoping that his new secretary doesn't die just after a week she started to work for him. After what felt like hours, the doctor finally stepped out with the nurses behind him. Romeo immediately rose from his seat. "How is she?" He asked, staring at the doctor, he could still perceive the smell of blood and drugs on him. "She's currently out of danger. Can we talk more in my office?" The doctor asked, gesturing in a particular direction. "Yes. Sure." Romeo replied, quickly following behind the doctor with his hands tucked into his pants pocket.Romeo wore a navy blue suit that fit him well. His white shirt and black