"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
"Richie, I want to go out! Open the door!" Sharlynn, in a panic, continues to try to open the door handle, especially when her ears start to pick up the sound of water pouring from the shower right behind her.Sharlynn falls silent, closing her eyes tightly. The shower is pouring, which means Richie has started cleaning himself. Moreover, she feels the droplets of shower water splashing on her back. Plus, the scent of men's cologne becomes sharper."Richie, what are you doing?" The soap, which had become foam almost all over Richie's body, started to decrease as the shower water rinsed him. In response to Sharlynn's question, he doesn't answer. He turns his body when the foam begins to disappear, and his body is clean."Are you still questioning what I'm doing?" Richie, now closer behind Sharlynn, asks. "Of course, I'm taking a shower. I told you, don't waste time. You should be showering... with me." Sharlynn startles when that warm breath hits behind her ear. Richie truly brings his
"Julius, the big boss's subordinates are waiting for you at the Hyatt hotel. They want to discuss the transfer of the property subsidiary with you," Dante reported as Richie had just entered the man's car.Richie listened attentively as Dante gave his report. His calm face reflected his lack of interest in the news, but his sharp eyes hinted that he was paying attention to every word."Does the old man still remember me?" Richie scoffed. "Did you bring my formal clothes? I'll change inside the car."Dante understood what the young master needed. He had prepared everything, including complete formal attire."Of course, sir. Everything is fully prepared in your bag." He handed the formal clothing bag to Richie, providing a service with utmost professionalism. Richie accepted it and changed into his clothes inside the car.Richie nodded, and skillfully, he opened the bag and took out his formal attire. In the luxurious car, he changed swiftly.After putting on his formal attire, Richie a
After traveling for a few minutes, the car driven by Richie stopped in the parking lot in front of an office building. Richie glanced at Sharlynn, who was busy removing her safety belt. "Sharlynn," Richie called out as he grabbed the woman's left wrist, making Sharlynn look at Richie with a furrowed brow. "Do you have something to say?" asked Sharlynn as she looked at the man to her left with a question mark. "Are you sure you'll be okay? Those two will keep bothering you. If you want, I'll get rid of them right away," said Richie, which made Sharlynn's tongue loll; who knew what was inside her fist? "I'll be fine, Richie. There's Mr Madison over there," Sharlynn replied.Richie nodded in understanding while releasing his grip on Sharlynn's wrist. "Alright, then. Remind me if you need any help, okay?" said Richie seriously.Sharlynn gave a small smile, "Of course, Richie. I have a few tricks to deal with them. No need to worry." She then opened the car door and got out, followed b
Richie frowned as he looked at the face of the woman who always made a mess. "There's no need to apologize; it's my fault for not seeing the road," the woman retorted, making Richie's brow furrow even more. "Are you blind?" The question instantly made the downcast Odette hurriedly raise her face and stare at Richie with a flushed face, but she quickly controlled her anger. "Oh, you..." Odette snickered. Richie ignored Odette, and the man quickly got up from his position. It was a little strange; she didn't usually stay still and stare at him, even if it was just a cynical look. Odette also got up from her position. When she saw Richie's movement, the woman pulled one corner of her lips back. "You really love Sharlynn apparently." Richie stopped his steps but still did not move or even turn his body. "Or are you just pretending to love her?" That last sentence made Richie turn around and stare at Odette with an uninterpretable gaze.Richie replied seriously, "What makes you think t
"You suddenly became mute after your partnership with Odette?" Sharlynn continued with her questions, which made Richie's head spin. The man only glanced at Sharlynn and then turned his gaze straight ahead. Sharlynn exhaled harshly and threw the business card back. "I didn't expect that you, who looks so cold, could also be enamored with Odette. You and Julian are the same!" Sharlynn was angry with Richie, especially since the man was silent when asked questions but did not answer any of Sharlynn's questions. The woman turned her gaze towards the car's side mirror and stared intently at the road. "Are you jealous?" Sharlynn quickly looked away; her forehead creased as she stared at Richie. "Why would I be jealous? We're nobodies, and it's all an act; I'm just disappointed in you. Why does it have to be Odette? You're close to any woman I have no right to forbid because it's your right! But why does it have to be Odette again..." Sharlynn's tongue suddenly complained with a throat
The atmosphere of the apartment room was empty and cold. However, the scent of tobacco perfume filled the room. Richie was still standing and looking at himself in front of the mirror that only hung on the wall beside the chest-sized nightstand. His facial expression seemed hesitant as he put on his non-formal blazer. Inside, her head seemed filled with questions she could not answer. "Sharlynn, what are you doing?" he muttered. However. The ringing sound of her mobile phone, which was not far from where she was standing, precisely located on the right side of the nightstand, the bright flat object flickered its screen. The identity of the person he was about to meet appeared on it, though it disgusted him even more. Richie ignored it; he didn't want to hear that woman's voice that looked more like a donkey's.However, the voice came back and was more extended. Richie was forced to grab the thing that almost ruined his mood, trying to ignore the discomfort around him. With a se
Richie felt uncomfortable when Odette tried to make physical contact with him. The woman touched and lightly rubbed the back of Richie's hand. He tried to pull his hand resting on the table, wanting to end the disturbing physical contact."Odette, I'm sorry, I don't think this is worth continuing," Richie said in a low voice, trying to free himself from Odette's advances.However, Odette remained adamant, ignoring Richie's attempt to withdraw his hand from her touch. "Richie, until now I was still confused about what made you want to marry Sharlynn. Was she ever attractive in your eyes?" she asked with a curious look.Richie raised one eyebrow in response. "To drive away the loneliness, perhaps. After I parted with the lover I loved."While they were engaged in an increasingly complicated conversation, the restaurant's ambiance was getting increasingly romantic, with the dim lights and the matching music. However, Richie suddenly said goodbye."Sorry, Odette, I have to go. I still ha