This is Keyara's first time working overtime on her first day of work. Amazing. Their boss requested a design change because he felt the design had flaws. Mr. Grey accompanied them to give directions, something that rarely happens according to Tony. Keyara rushed to follow all her team member's instructions. Fixing what she could fix. When Tony looked at his watch, he was surprised because it was already half past ten at night. Tony immediately looked at Keyara. "How about this, only Keyara is a woman on this team." "Key, you should go home." Grey's voice suddenly sounded from the door. Grey seemed ready to leave. "Eh, me?" Keyara was surprised when her boss suddenly greeted her from the room's door. "Yes, you. It's almost eleven o'clock. I'll take you home." Grey said in a casual tone. Now, Keyara looked at Tony, confused because the character division team was still busy fixing the design. "Go home, Key. We'll be leaving shortly too," Sean said softly. Keyara looked at Tony,
Keyara's face turned even redder. The color of red spread to the tips of Keyara's ears."What kind of question is that?!" Grey looked at her, his face unreadable and it made Keyara even more uncomfortable."So?" Grey asked impatiently."Should I answer that?" Keyara tried to find a way to avoid it."Of course," Grey replied firmly."Well, I think your kiss...was...very...very...hot." As Keyara said the word "Hot," she felt her entire face heat up from her chin to her ears.Grey nodded, he liked that answer. It was honest enough."Not bad," Grey said while nodding and then resumed driving his car. "Aren't you hungry, Key?"Keyara furrowed her eyebrows. Oh, right, she hadn't had dinner and had completely forgotten about it due to her busy day. But was this a trick question? Keyara was afraid that the question might be a trap set by Grey. She found it difficult to guess when her boss was asking a genuine question or when he was setting a trap. Keyara chose to remain silent for safety rea
Grey then stepped out of the car, while Keyara remained momentarily silent in her seat. Her face was still creased with anger, but she couldn't do anything about it. Grey then opened the passenger door, flashing his sweet smile as if nothing had happened.Keyara stepped out of the latest model Ford car. Grey's hand reached out to help the girl get out of the car.For a moment, Keyara hesitated to take Grey's hand, but then she realized that it would be difficult for her to refuse Grey's kindness later on. So, on the second, Keyara accepted Grey's hand and got out of the car.Grey walked a little ahead of Keyara. In front of them, a waiter in a kimono welcomed them politely in the Japanese way. Grey spoke briefly with the waiter who greeted him, and then the waiter clapped his hands. Another female waiter came and then led Grey and Keyara to their table.As they entered the restaurant, Keyara's eyes were drawn to the many attractive lanterns and the interior decor which was a blend of
Keyara's eyes stared at the mini glass offered by Grey. What she told Grey was true; she couldn't drink. Even if she went to a club and drank, she would feel extremely dizzy after only one or two glasses.In the past, when she went to a club with her high school friends and tried drinking, Key almost fell over due to dizziness. After that incident, whenever she gathered with them, Keyara only ordered soda or juice if available.But now, she was facing her boss, whose feelings could determine whether she would be fired or not. At least Grey had once threatened her, and Keyara didn't want to offend her big boss's feelings.Keyara stared at the mini glass for a moment, then brought it closer to her lips and gulped the drink down. For a moment, her throat felt warm and comfortable, and she tasted the sweetness on her tongue. But then Keyara started to feel lightheaded.Then, bravely, Keyara handed the mini glass back to her boss, as if asking for a refill. Grey, who saw Keyara's courage,
Keyara felt like her head was being crushed by a heavy object weighing tens of pounds. It was as if a pile of thick books had been placed on the back of her head, crushing it with excruciating pain. Slowly, she began to awaken in the darkness of the night. When Keyara sat up, her eyes started to capture an unfamiliar sight.This isn't her room?Keyara scanned her eyes to the side and was shocked to see someone covered in a blanket facing her. She could even hear the person's slow and steady breathing.Who? Who is that person?Keyara felt the bedspread where she was lying down. It felt smooth and was white. Keyara often saw bedspreads like this one in hotels. Was she in a hotel? How did she end up in a hotel room?Keyara gazed at the figure lying next to her. Who is he?With trembling hands, the girl slowly lowered the blanket covering the person. Her eyes widened as the blanket slowly descended, revealing the person's back.He's a man?! Oh my god...oh my god... Keyara could feel her h
"Oh no, what should I do..." Keyara muttered anxiously, pacing back and forth in distress. Grey had already returned to bed, feeling sleepy. However, he was jolted awake by Keyara's restless pacing and mumbling."Hey!" Grey called out irritably, "Enough already. It's only 2 in the morning!" he snapped.Hearing Grey's outburst, Keyara froze in her tracks, feeling afraid. Slowly, she sat down on one of the chairs on the other side of the room.Grey sighed, "You have to go to work tomorrow, right? So just go back to sleep, wake up early, and go to the office," he said.Grey pulled the blanket over himself and closed his eyes.Keyara remained frozen in her seat, hugging her knees tightly to her chest. She touched her knees and wrapped her arms around them.Grey opened his eyes again, looking annoyed at Keyara's still-seated figure. He got up and said, "What are you doing there? Sleep! Don't you know you're disturbing me?" he snapped."I c
Grey walked towards the door and turned to Keyara."Come on, I'll be leaving soon!" Grey exclaimed, making Keyara rush to tidy up her clothes and grab her phone from the nightstand drawer as well as sort out her backpack.Grey closed the door and walked down the hotel hallway with Keyara following behind."Sir, umm... I think I should go home. I want to change my clothes. It's not appropriate to come to the office wearing the same clothes as yesterday," Keyara said to Grey. "There are still two hours before we need to go in."In addition, Keyara was reluctant to come to the office together with her boss. It would be noticeable if a new employee came with their boss. People would think all sorts of things and Keyara didn't want her daily life to become gossip fodder."Why? Aren't you confident wearing yesterday's clothes?" Grey asked as he walked. He seemed unaware of the thoughts that went through Keyara's mind."Yes, sir. I'm embarrassed to
Grey smiled, "Of course, why not..." said Grey, laughing towards Diana, then he immediately took Keyara's hand, causing the girl to widen her eyes in surprise.Now Keyara felt her heart racing. She suspected she would have a heart attack if she continued to receive such spontaneous treatment from her boss. However, being treated kindly like this could make Keyara's heart melt. Especially, if she was bought a dress, then walked out of the store while being held, how could her face not flush? Even an ice cube would melt when exposed to the heat of a human body, let alone if a woman has given attention.Keyara was left stunned and dumbfounded when Grey's big hand-held hers as they walked out of the store. Then before they reached the boss's car, he asked her."Where do you want to eat?"Upon hearing the question, once again Keyara became flustered. Her face which was once flushed was now a perfect shade of red."Whatever you want, sir..." Keyara repli
Keyara felt almost choked up seeing Grey arrive. She hadn't expected Grey to come at all. How did he come? Keyara looked towards her father, her eyes betraying curiosity. Seeing Mr. Oliver's gaze, Keyara knew that Mr. Oliver must have been the one to inform Grey that he should come.Grey burst in, then swiftly pulled Keyara's body out of the chair and embraced her tightly. Keyara even found it difficult to breathe for a moment."I'm grateful you're back, I truly had no idea where else to look for you!" Grey exclaimed with joy.Keyara tried to hold her breath as Grey continued to hold her tightly, but at the thirtieth second, she couldn't bear it any longer. She attempted to convey to Grey that she was having trouble breathing in such a tight embrace.Grey quickly released his embrace. He smiled with happiness."Ah, now that Grey is here. Grey should also take a seat," Keyara said.Grey nodded and promptly took a seat on their sofa."Where have you been, Key? What have you been doing,
Keyara was startled, quickly gripping Ares' hand and then leaning over, getting closer to his face."Ares... you awake?!" Keyara asked with a mixture of anxiousness and joy.Ares' initial response was just a slow movement of his fingers, then his mouth moved gradually. Seeing Ares' lips moving, Keyara leaned in closer, placing her ear nearby. She could hear a faint and gentle voice."Yara..."Keyara immediately tightened her grip on Ares' hand. "Yes, I'm here...""Yara..." Ares' voice sounded weak. "Water..." He uttered, prompting Keyara to press the button to call the nurse.A few moments later, several nurses and doctors entered the ICU room. Keyara stepped back against the side wall, watching as the doctors busied themselves examining Ares, ensuring his condition, checking his vital signs, and his consciousness.Berry, standing behind the large glass window, looked on with joyful eyes. He was thankful that his boss had awakened from his coma.After a while, the doctor turned to fac
Grey was seen fixing his tie and then admiring himself in the mirror. Today wasn't Sunday; he had rearranged his schedule and would arrive around noon. His plan for the day was to visit Keyara, take her out for a while, and then return to the office.Grey decided to take it slow, considering that Keyara hadn't regained her memories yet. It must have been quite a shock, but Grey was confident that if he reassured Keyara, their marriage could be restored.Thus, Grey whistled happily, imagining all the positive things in his mind. As he descended the stairs, his cheerful demeanor caught the attention of his mother, Ms. Maple."Grey, why do you look so delighted? Is there something pleasing you?" Ms. Maple inquired upon seeing Grey's joyful attitude.Ah, Grey smirked and realized he hadn't shared the joyful news of Keyara's return with his parents yet."Well, you could say that," Grey replied, then approached and joyfully kissed his mother's cheek."Oh, are you going to share it with me?"
"Miss..." Berry tried to gently pull Keyara back to prevent her from falling."Now, where is he?" Keyara asked, her voice trembling. Tears had already started streaming down her cheeks."Mr. Ares is currently at the hospital," Berry replied.Keyara clenched her fists, her hands pressed against her lips in distress. "Bring me there, Berry. I need to see him," Keyara said, her voice quivering as she fought back tears.Berry nodded. He would do just that. Berry guided Keyara towards his car, where the headlights still illuminated them. He opened the back door for her to make it easier for her to get in. Keyara looked uneasy as she got in, sitting down with shallow breaths.For the first time, Keyara felt as if her heart had plunged into a dark swamp. Upon hearing the news of Ares being in a coma, she felt like quicksand was pulling her down and ready to swallow her.Berry drove with occasional glances back through the rearview mirror. He saw Keyara's pale face. Berry was actually relieve
Keyara held her breath. She had accidentally stepped outside her room, intending to go downstairs for a drink, but the conversation between her parents was audible from where she stood. Her heart felt wounded. Even though they were her parents, hearing them say that the child she had given birth to was unwanted hurt deeply. Keyara slowly retreated and then re-entered her room.Keyara curled up on the bed, burying her face in her knees. Her feelings were crushed. While she knew the truth about Ares and Lion, who were considered her birth parents, were unremembered entities to her. Even Grey. Although Keyara had once been infatuated with Grey and thought about him, her memories of Grey were limited to their meeting in Spain.Keyara felt like she didn't belong here. She didn't recognize this room. Despite her many photos displayed on the walls, she didn't know any of those faces.Keyara pressed her face into her knees, drowning her confusion and sadness.It seemed like just yesterday her
Keyara fell silent in her room, tears streaming down her face. Her memories hadn't returned yet, but the recent events had hit her heart hard. She had been deceived, for a very long time.Keyara suddenly bit her lip, how could she have been in love with Ares back then? Letting that man claim her, while he had already committed a grave wrong against her.Keyara still seemed visibly shaken. Trying to process all the new information was like attempting to digest an overwhelming wave. She felt the need to be alone, closing and locking her door. Though her surroundings felt unfamiliar due to her memory issues, she recognized that this was her room.From behind the closed door, a knocking sound reached her ears. Keyara hastily wiped her tears away. Clearing the traces of her emotions that were still lingering."Who is it?" Keyara asked, her voice slightly louder than usual."Key, it's me..." Grey's voice sounded.Keyara fell silent, her face now pale. The barrage of incoming information fel
Ares wiped his nose. The thick, red liquid streaked across his hand. He remembered a time in junior high when he had bled, back when he faced bullying. But Ares wasn't one to back down when confronted by oppressors. He fought back, leaving his tormentors with broken bones and a call to their parents. Ares never stopped fighting.Afterward, he never allowed anyone to make him bleed again. He delved into boxing, karate, and marksmanship. He fortified his body to ensure no one dared lay a hand on him again.And now, someone had made his nose bleed again. It was the man who had been his friend in the past, now turned into an enemy and a rival for Keyara's love. Ares was in his worst state. He couldn't even muster a punch against Grey, not with the emotional turmoil, he felt, akin to a churning black hole.Grey seemed unsatisfied; he wanted to hurt Ares even more. Making Ares realize that Grey, standing before him, was the man rightfully in possession of Keyara. Ares had audaciously propos
Ares removed his helmet. Then he opened the gate. The house appeared deserted. He hesitated slightly. Bringing Keyara to this place, what now?Initially, he wanted to step back, but something in his heart urged him to move forward again. Now or never.His feet, which were initially uncertain, took another step. The open door revealed no one. He proceeded with caution. Ares entered the house without permission.Grey's eyes widened when he saw a figure entering the living room. Quickly, Grey stood up."You!" Grey exclaimed, rising to his feet.Mr. Oliver turned around, equally surprised by the middle-aged man's presence.Ares stepped into the separate family room, formed by a partition that resembled a door."How did you get here?!" Grey demanded.Mr. Oliver stood up. Then unexpectedly, the middle-aged man approached and slapped Ares' face. The man who appeared out of nowhere was now taken aback.Ares held his stinging cheek. His eyes squinted in bewilderment."You dare to come here aft
Ares continued to stare at Doctor David. His eyes were intense, laden with pressure, while Doctor David seemed to try to remain composed.Ares smiled, "Even if Grey were to know, logically, no one else should know. Especially not an outsider like you, knowing about Keyara's situation. Unless... you were the one who leaked the information to Grey himself. Am I wrong in my suspicion?" Ares turned around now, finding Doctor David pale in place.Ares seemed to clench his fists, then he asked again, "How much were you paid to provide that information to Grey?"Doctor David shook his head, "No... it's not like that...""HOW MUCH WERE YOU PAID!!" Ares raised his voice.Anyone who heard Ares' escalated tone would surely feel fear. Ares always managed to instill horror and fear when he bared his angry fangs."On... One hundred thousand..." Doctor David stuttered in reply.Ares growled, then he turned to Berry, "Call the security, then toss this bastard onto the streets!""Mr. Ares... but... yo