Sharlynn twitched her nose at the scent of another perfume nearby. She knew it was not the perfume Keenan used. The blinding light obscured her vision; she could not see the figure behind her.The woman grew curious, her ears catching the faint sound of breathing. She also felt a warm breath on the back of her neck.Sharlynn was surprised when she turned around to find Richie standing right before her. She backed up until her back hit the glass wall, causing a subtle vibration on the glass."You scared me!" raged Sharlynn as she exhaled sharply. "Where is Uncle Keenan, why are you here all of a sudden?" Sharlynn, covering her rosy cheeks, tilted her head and scanned the room for her uncle."Mr. Keenan has already left. When I came into the room," Richie replied casually. "I wanted to talk to you about something."Sharlynn froze, just staring at Richie. Tongue-tied, she feared he would bring up her refusal to divorce again."What else did you want to talk about? About..." Sharlynn's se
Julian and Odette clenched their jaws after the departure of the couple, Sharlynn and Richie. Both of them were still upset with the seemingly affectionate couple, especially when Richie appeared to be holding Sharlynn's hand."It seems like they've been cheating behind your back. No wonder when we got married, Sharlynn suddenly married Richie. So we're even," Odette smiled wickedly while glancing at Julian. The man pursed his lips tightly, the sound of grinding teeth audible."Sharlynn is insolent! Both of them need to be taught a lesson," a cunning grin appeared on Julian's face."I've said it multiple times. That couple should be kept as far away from us as possible!" Odette further heated the emotions and stirred up anger within Julian."I didn't like the way Heinz behaved in the meeting room. When we were kicked out, he just stayed silent. Silent as if he had no mouth!" Julian couldn't hold back expressing all his frustration when he was humiliated and kicked out of the meeting r
"Richie, you're so noisy! I'll transfer your money right away. I still have your account number!" Sharlynn scolded softly. As a new tenant, she didn't want to cause a scene, especially with a man who always entered her room as he pleased.Richie gently moved away from that soft palm to avoid covering his lips. He made Sharlynn look at him in surprise."You also forgot that your apartment key is with me?" Sharlynn tapped her forehead gently."Today is driving me crazy. Especially when you're around, you always drive me crazy!" Sharlynn's rant was ignored by Richie, who was busy turning the key in its place.The door opened, and Sharlynn entered first, leaving her shoes in the middle of the room. She headed to the sofa and placed her belongings there, taking out the miniature items she had just bought.Sharlynn was genuinely interested in the wooden matryoshka doll. She began to open and take out each beauty, each smaller in size."Are you going to put them all on your work desk?" Sharl
A villa built in the 17th century amidst the Prosecco vineyards. Milan, Italy.Only an older man in his seventies sits alone in the dining room with a classic all-cream design.The long table made of white marble looks quite extensive. A row of classic ivory-carved chairs amounts to about twelve.However, only one person is there, having breakfast alone without anyone's company. He stares straight ahead with a distant gaze while swirling a stemmed glass containing a quarter of the finest wine produced from his vineyard."If only you were still alive, this dining room would be lively with the voices of your children and grandchildren. Surely Richie wouldn't be lonely if his baby brother hadn't become a victim in that accident," murmurs the old man, who then sips his wine."Richie is my only hope, but he has disappointed me greatly. He chose a cunning woman behind her grace..." the old man's sentence pauses; he takes in as much oxygen as possible before continuing.Everything that happe
"Aauuww!" Sharlynn was startled as something pulled the Bluetooth headset from both her ears. Her face tilted up, and she saw Richie's face so clearly.Both of her eyebrows raised high and followed the man's movement. Her mouth formed an 'O.' Sharlynn blinked as Richie tossed a pair of small headsets onto the small table in front of the sofa.He then casually dropped his backpack onto the sofa and placed a paper bag on the table. He also dropped his weight onto the couch and leaned back casually.Sharlynn, of course, was shocked. She looked at the door and ensured she had closed it tightly."How did you get in?" Sharlynn got up from her chair, leaving her work behind, and approached Richie, who seemed to have his eyes closed. "Richie! How did you get in? I locked it tightly to prevent you from coming back."Sharlynn grumbled while shaking the man's arm carefully. She didn't want her body suddenly pulled until she fell into his lap.Her slender fingers moved away from Richie's body as
Sharlynn heard the voice of a man she was very familiar with. The woman quickly turned around, surprised to see who was standing before her."Why are you surprised? Don't you greet me?" Julian smiled, or rather sneered. Sharlynn ignored him, turned around, and closed the trunk door. Not a single word escaped her lips.Julian looked annoyed. An irritated sigh escaped his mouth, especially when he saw Sharlynn walking away without saying anything.A sense of worry spread throughout Sharlynn's body. Suddenly, she remembered what Richie had told her. It was still vivid in her ears.Hastily, she walked towards the car door. However, as soon as she touched the door handle, her hand was firmly gripped. Sharlynn was startled, almost screaming."Julian, let go!" Sharlynn tried to push away his hand."I want us to talk. Just a moment!" Julian grumbled, unwilling to be ignored by Sharlynn."I need to return to the apartment before Richie comes home!" Sharlynn refused, still trying to push his ha
"Damn you all! I will make calculations that are even more painful! Watch out!" Julian cursed with an unclear voice. He didn't even release his grip on his mouth, which was painful due to Richie's actions.Julian didn't stop grumbling and cursing towards Richie and Sharlynn as he approached the car. However, he was surprised when someone grabbed his hand just as he opened the car door, startling Julian."Who—!" Before he could rage, someone's fist hit his face like lightning.Julian staggered and couldn't avoid it. Before he could open his eyes to see who the assailant was, his face was hit by someone's punch again.This time, Julian truly fell onto the asphalt. Dizziness instantly struck him; his eyes blinked rapidly, and his vision blurred momentarily.But he could still see it with a vague gaze—two muscular figures with blond hair and one with long, black hair tied in a ponytail."Who are you? Don't be cowards! Attacking someone weak!" Julian shouted as if pleading for the two men
"Julian is being insufferable! Why doesn't he answer my calls at all?" Odette grumbled irritably as she descended the stairs. "He promised to come home three hours ago, and he hasn't shown his face at all!"From the hallway towards the kitchen, Rolanda emerged, holding a cup with thin wisps of steam rising. Her forehead furrowed as she observed Odette pacing while pressing her phone to her ear.Approaching her daughter, Rolanda inquired, "What's bothering you so much?""Julian didn't pick up my call at all, Mom. I think that man is becoming more repulsive!" Odette muttered discontentedly."Why bother about such a useless man? I think you should get rid of Julian once you have the villa," Rolanda dismissed and walked away from her daughter after stating her opinion.Odette fell silent for a moment after hearing her mother's words, as if she agreed with her mother's opinion."Mommy is right. Julian is not reliable. He can only embezzle company money, which will eventually harm me," murm