Mike pushed Maya away. "You are drunk. Let me take you to your room.”"It's times like this that I have to face my true feelings, unlike you, you never say what's in your heart." Maya looked up at him with teary eyes"I do not lie." Mike declared, his tone cold.“So, why did you declare you want to marry Cindy?” Maya asked, “Are you really in love with her or do you have another purpose?”"Alright. I tell the truth. I want to use Cindy to smoothly sign a contract with GemWorld. As for the marriage, it's just a temporary plan, after the jewelry show is over, she won't be worth using anymore." Mike said, no one knows if those are his true words.But, Cindy heard those words, and her heart was both angry and hurt.“Turns out he uses you as bait to catch the big fish GemWorld. Do you want to go in there and hit him?” William said.Cindy left. He also followed.As she was leaving, Mike continued. “I told myself that I would use her to achieve my goals, I still don't forget what she did to
Violet closed the door and entered the house.Mike, frustrated, walked over to his car, opened the door, and got into the driver's seat. He phoned Cindy again, but still couldn't reach her. Angry, he punched the steering wheel, muttering. 'Where did they end up going?'Mike was about to drive back home when suddenly he saw a car in the distance, slowing down and stopping in front of Violet's house. Mike realized it was William's car.William got out of the car and went around the passenger seat to pull Cindy out of the car. At the moment, she is sleeping because she is drunk. William holds her in his arms.Mike immediately got out of the car, approached William, and pulled Cindy towards him. “Why is she drinking so much? What happened?"“Because of you, she became like this.” William laughed mockingly.“I heard from Violet that you and Cindy went to find the stone, but why did you take her out to drink, until now, you didn't come back. What have you done to my fiancée?” Mike is grumpy
“In short, I'm not dating Maya. Believe it or not, it's up to you." Mike said.“Bring yourself as a birthday present for your ex-girlfriend. What a special gift.” Cindy felt bitter, but she kept it to herself. “Actually, who you go to the hotel with is your personal freedom, I have no right to interfere, anyway, we have nothing to do with it. William is a true friend. When I was in trouble, he would do anything to help me. When I'm sad, he takes me to the boxing club to relax."“Why did he agree to help you? You promised him something, didn't you? For example, spending the night at The Hammock Hotel.” Mike asked sarcastically.Cindy glanced at Mike with angry eyes. “Mike, don't think everyone is as bad as you, just use your past mistakes to force others to do what you want. William has been my good friend since childhood, no need to rely on anything to help each other. As for you, the only Skymond Group is important to you, I am even just a tool for you to develop your career.”“Yes.
Cindy feels hungry, she tells herself that after the shift is over, she will apologize later. So Cindy went down to the canteen. Even though it's something she likes, she doesn't have any appetite. She sat at the canteen for several hours and then wandered the parking lot, thinking as she walked. She called Mike again but only heard the familiar ringtone. Maybe he hasn't finished the meeting yet.Suddenly, a hand holding a handkerchief covered her mouth from behind. She struggled for a moment, dropping her phone to the ground. Because the towel was impregnated with anesthetic, she fainted and was taken to the car.Cindy wakes up to find her tied to a post on the beach. The sun is about to set.'What the hell happened, who tied me up?' She struggled to untie the ropes, but couldn't.A voice spoke up. "Don't waste your time in vain. Wait to die."Cindy looked in the direction of the voice. "Maya, what are you doing? Release me, why are you arresting me?""You ask me why? Without you, Mi
"It's Cindy again, only her in your heart? Have you ever thought about me, about my efforts, my efforts for you?" Maya spoke between sobs."I can give you everything but love can't. You know that love can't be forced. Our love story is over." Mike calmly replied."We used to be a couple, so much fun. Just being at Cindy made it impossible for us to go back to the way we were.""You broke up with me because of your career and blamed others. Tell me quickly, where is Cindy?" Mike couldn't be patient anymore, he squeezed her shoulders.Maya smiled mischievously. "You want to know, don't you? I'll tell you, she's dead.""What?" Mike froze."You still haven't heard? Cindy's dead, she's dead." Maya shouted.Mike used his hands to strangle her, emphatically. "Liar. I ask again, where is Cindy now? What have you done to her?""You kill me. If you kill me, you'll never know where Cindy is." Maya rolled her eyes at Mike.Mike dropped his hands and knelt down. "I beg you, tell me where Cindy is
Therefore, Mrs. Sarah asks Mike to talk to her for a while.They sat on a chair outside Cindy's hospital room."What's the matter, Mother?" Mike asked.Mrs. Sarah took a deep breath and began to speak. "I have something to confess to you."Mike looked at his mother, waiting for her to continue."Actually, four years ago, I was the one who asked Cindy to break up with you even though she didn't want to."Mike's expression was quite shocked at what his mother had just revealed."Her father is the one behind everything, ruining your career, just because you love his daughter. Have you ever thought, about that video that year, people thought you harassed the woman, it was deleted, but then it reappeared to vindicate you?"Mrs. Sarah paused for a moment just to look at Mike's blank expression.She continued. "Mr. Brian said that as long as Cindy comes home, he will stop his actions that destroy your career. Cindy sacrifices his love for you to continue to shine on stage. That year, the med
Then Jessica froze when she realized something. 'Oh. Is it because of Cindy? Sure enough, she went back to my brother's side.'With that in mind, Jessica felt heartache for William. Her heart ached to see him like this.'Wait. I should take this chance. He broke his heart. So he will need someone to comfort him. And I could be someone.'Jessica thought, then walked over to William's desk."Hey." She interrupted William.William looked up. Jessica froze. His eyes were filled with loneliness."You came," William said with a bitter smile."Sit down." William patted the chair next to him.Jessica did as William said, but her eyes never left his face."Hey, why are you laughing?" Jessica asked William.William let out a short laugh."I'm happy to know that, at least, there is someone available to be there for me whenever I need someone to talk to." He said bitterly.Jessica swallowed again. She stayed with William until he got really drunk."Hey! Enough. Don't drink anymore." Jessica stopp
"Hey, you've done so much for me, thank you," William said when he finished the soup."Nothing. No need to thank." Jessica said."No. I want to repay you for your kindness towards me." William emphasized."Repay?" Jessica frowned."Uhm..." William nodded. "Just tell me what you want." He added."Actually, you don't have to, but if you wanted to, I'd tell you," Jessica said. "Let's go to the movies, okay?" She added after thinking."Okay. I agree. Please wait for me to change before we leave." William got up from the bed."But, are you okay? I mean, you're vomiting, are you sure you can handle it?" Jessica asked with concern."I'm fine. Anyway, I'm a man. I'm not weak." William walked over to a cupboard, but Jessica was surprised to see him open it. There are many clothes inside."I didn't know that you have your own closet here," Jessica exclaimed."I usually sleep here, when I get tired and can't go home. So I have to bring some clothes here." He says.Jessica nodded.William took of
"Why?" Violet asked again. "You should know that GemWorld is a big company. Sir Tom doesn't choose you easily if you don't have a unique talent and focus. With this course you will learn more ideas and above all, you have the opportunity to be known and shine in the jewelry design industry.""I know. This is the problem. Besides, working at Skymond isn't such a bad idea.""Are you hesitating because of Mike? You don't want to leave him." Violet couldn't help but ask.Cindy looked up at Violet, sighing deeply."No matter which path you choose, I support you." Violet put her hand on Cindy's shoulder, cheering her on.After work, Mike drove Cindy home. He noticed all the way, Cindy didn't say a word. Sad face. Occasionally she would sigh.Mike asked. "What is bothering you?"Cindy out of her dream, looked at Mike and spoke hesitantly. "I have a problem...""What is that? Tell me. You know you can tell me anything." Mike took her hand, his other hand still on the steering wheel.Cindy tel
"Wait. Don't tell me you're in X city?" Rose asked."Let's keep this a secret," Maya replied."What are you doing there, Maya?" Maya asked. "Are you following Mike again?""Rose, only you can understand me," Maya replied."Maya, you still don't give up on that man?""Rest assured, I'll be back when I'm done with them.""Them? Who?""Mike and Cindy.""Cindy? Is she back?" Rose looked surprised."Yes. I don't want to see them together. I hate them. If I can't be happy, no one can." Maya clenched her fists."Maya, you're just ruining yourself. Stop and come back before it's too late. You can't win against true love. You know love is power. The more you hate them, the more you hate them. the happier they will be." Rose said."No. I don't want them to be happy."Rose sighed. She knows that Maya is very stubborn. She wants to advise Maya again."Maya, give up, give yourself a chance. Don't hold grudges. In this world, love isn't everything..." But before she could finish her words, Maya dis
"Instinct," Cindy answered briefly. She didn't mention Jessica because she confirmed it was true, then she told Mike.After all, Jessica is also his sister. The sister has a lover, of course, the brother needs to know what kind of person it is."Okay, okay." Mike didn't want to argue with Cindy. "Come with me, Mr. Tom wants to talk to you and he wants to know the details of your design," Mike said.Meanwhile, William was walking to the exit. But he stopped when he saw Jessica. She was a few meters ahead of him.William immediately regained his composure. "Jessica." He tried to call her.Jessica turned her head to the back and saw William, her steps were faster."Wait, Jessica," William called her again.But that only made her walk faster."This." Jessica heard William calling her. She went to the parking lot to leave as soon as possible.William could not let go of this girl."Jessica, wait." William continues to chase her, but she won't stop.William ran and held Jessica's hand. He g
"But not now. Mike, I have work to do. It's time to visit." Cindy said in a sweet voice. She turned to face Mike, wrapped her arms around his neck, and kissed him on the lips."Let's talk after the show, okay?" She speaks."Alright," Mike replied with a wide smile on his face. "I'm going to talk to the guest now, honey, don't stress too much, I'm here and everyone is here to support you." Mike touched Cindy's face."Yes." Cindy nodded a few times."Goodbye." Mike kissed Cindy's forehead before he left.Cindy went back to work, the staff were looking at her and smiling, making her blush.Then they seriously continued to work.Cindy continued to check the jewelry samples when Jessica arrived."Sister Cindy," Jessica called Cindy.Cindy turned her head to see who called her name."Jessica!" That Cindy waved at Jessica when she saw her.Jessica wore the same dress she wore the night she met William at his bar."You look so beautiful." Cindy compliments Jessica."Thank you, Cindy. You're g
"Cindy!" He called, immediately getting up from the couch and approaching Cindy.He pressed near the head of the bed to call the nurse and doctor and then he sat on the bed, Mike holding Cindy's hand and touching her face. "How do you feel?" He asks.Cindy could see the worry in Mike's eyes."I'm fine. Where am I?" Cindy asked."Are you in the hospital," Mike replied.Cindy suddenly remembered what happened the day before. Now she's still a bit scared.Mike read Cindy's mind, he said. "It's okay honey, you're safe now." Mike tries to reassure Cindy. "I asked the police to arrest Linda.""It's not serious. You don't have to." Cindy said."She almost took your life, why do you say it's not serious?"“She was just jealous of me, so she…”Mike put a finger to Cindy's lips. "This time I won't let anyone hurt you anymore." He hugged her. "One more thing, Linda is involved in the fake gems scandal, so the police need to question her."Cindy is shocked. "Why would Linda do that?""I think she
"Recall that you owe me money. Even though your brother had a successful surgery, he needs to stay in the hospital for care. I can provide all of his needs while he needs them. you're in prison. And one more thing, Mike will definitely fire you through this incident. How can you provide for your brother's needs then?" Maya threatened."But rest assured, I will hire a lawyer for you," Maya added.Linda has become silent. She is stupid. If she hadn't cooperated with Maya in the first place, had she told Mike the truth, none of this would have happened.Maya is a crafty person. Now Linda doesn't know what to do but listens to Maya.She has nothing left for her but her brother. If she was imprisoned, there would be no one to take care of her brother.Linda is also unable to work and she cannot provide for her medical needs. How could she refuse this offer?"Okay. I agree. But make sure you keep your promise, Maya." Linda said."Of course," Maya replied with a smirk."Ok. It's done. I shou
In the hospital.Cindy's ward. Mike and the doctor were standing beside the bed where Cindy was sleeping."Let her stay here to observe more. Let's pray that everything will be okay." The doctor told Mike.Mike silently listened to the doctor. His shirt is still wet but he doesn't care. What's important to him is Cindy's peace.He is blaming himself. Last time, she almost drowned. This time, he shouldn't have agreed to Cindy's request. This bad thing won't happen.Cindy is pitiful. She drowned twice, but luckily, Mike saved her in time.The doctor left, and Jessica and Violet entered Cindy's hospital room."Brother, I brought you some dry clothes. You should change before you catch a cold. Cindy will be fine. We'll take care of her." Jessica said.Mike quietly took the clothes that Jessica brought and he walked into the bathroom.Violet stepped closer to the hospital bed. She held her cousin's hand."Violet, have you called Aunt Ann?" Jessica asked."Yes. I called." Violet nodded. "Sh
Her heart beat faster and she felt her body tremble. Cindy clenched her fist. 'No. No. I can't do this.' She said to herself. 'This is a bad idea. I can't take the risk. I think I'd better stay in the cabin.'Just then, Jessica's secretary approached her and told her something.Jessica turned to Cindy and said. "Sister Cindy, I have some work to do, I'll be back in a bit."Cindy nodded. Jessica and her secretary left.Because Cindy was standing sideways, Jessica didn't notice her pale face.Right after Jessica left, Cindy decided to go back to the cabin, but just as she turned around, Linda blocked her way."What do you want my help with, Linda?" Cindy asked, trying to sound casual."Are not," Linda replied. She looked at Cindy's face as if she were studying Cindy."Your expression is quite pale. I heard that in the past, the director canceled the yacht charter because of someone. Everyone said that person was you. Could it be... you have a fear of water?" Linda didn't care, her tone
"Cindy." Violet excitedly entered the office, calling out."What?" Cindy was startled, looking up at her cousin.Violet is very excited."To celebrate Christmas, the company organized a picnic at the beach for all employees.""Oh, really?""Hey. There's more. I heard we're going to charter a yacht to go out.""Yacht?" Cindy asked back as if she didn't hear well."Yes." Violet nodded excitedly."I think I won't go," Cindy said."Why don't you go?" Violet frowned and asked."Violet, have you forgotten? I have a fear of water." Cindy reminded her cousin."Oh." Violet's excitement immediately dropped."Because I was so excited, I forgot that you have a fear of water every time you go on a cruise." Violet is sorry."You can still join other employees," Cindy said happily."I won't go without you," Violet said."Why not? You said you should get along with the other staff. Don't miss your trip because of me." Cindy tried to cheer up her cousin."Never mind. I'll stay home with you.""Violet,