In a dark corner of a bar in the city of Hamburg, Richie sits isolated, surrounded by a crowd that is unable to penetrate the solitude he feels. The dimly lit bar creates a mysterious aura, masking his depressed expression. The bar's usually lively atmosphere of laughter and chatter now felt like a hazy backdrop to Richie, who was lost in his own thoughts.Dante, who had just arrived, found Richie in an unusual state. He was used to seeing the young lord with his posture firm and in control, not as he was now, downing liquor in a sloppy and disorganized manner. Approaching with cautious steps, Dante gave Richie a surprised and slightly worried look."Young master, are you all right?" Dante's voice tried to rouse Richie. He knew the young master would never behave like that without a serious reason.Richie turned his head with a vague look, as if he was far away from that place. "You see for yourself, I'm fine. What do you want to say! Hurry up! I'm in a hurry!" his response sounded
"I'm sorry," Sharlynn said softly. Richie found the look in Sharlynn's eyes so sincere. The man just nodded without saying anything. His head suddenly throbbed; he wanted to enter his room immediately. However, Sharlynn did not let go of his hand. "But I have one request." Richie frowned at the last sentence Sharlynn said. "Just say it. I'll give it to you if I can," Richie replied. "I'm coming to Milan." Richie's face changed even more. He began to move his body, which had been silent. Then he released Sharlynn's hand. He looked at the beautiful face before him, examining whether it was a playful request. However, he still found Sharlynn's expression looking severe. Of course, he wouldn't let that happen.Richie exhaled his breath roughly. He shook his head and firmly said he could not take her to Milan."You'll stay here, and Dante will take care of everything. I still have a lot of work to do there!" Richie refused firmly. But Sharlynn did not give up. She still looked at Ric
It was early in the morning when Sharlynn woke up. After she argues with Richie, she gives up. She may let him go from her side.Coming out of the bathroom, Sharlynn wrapped her body with only a towel covering her chest and thighs. Her small steps led her to sit on the dressing table chair. She was staring at herself in front of the mirror."Sharlynn, you should forget about the man who does not love you. You are beautiful and will surely find a man who loves you more sincerely." Sharlynn pinched her cheeks, which looked gaunt these days. "Looks like I lost a few pounds. Oh, Sharlnn, you must pick yourself up and not slump down just because of a rude and selfish man!"The woman kept convincing herself that no matter how hard she tried to open Richie's heart, she would never be able to. However, her desire to go to Milan, even if it was just for a few days, was still so dominating.Sharlynn didn't want to dwell in empty sadness. She quickly grabbed the hairdryer at the end of the dress
"It's going to be all right and play my game," Richie continued.The gray eyes locked onto the hazel eyes of the woman in front of him. As if hypnotized, Sharlynn finally obeyed. "Don't you want to tell me something?" Sharlynn whispered in a low voice. "Don't I have the right to know where we're going?"Richie took in as much oxygen as he could then exhaled slowly. He just wanted Sharlynn to obey him and not rebel or act out of control. Sharlynn was still silent and staring at the man, she was still waiting for an answer."It's about time we kicked the people who got rid of you." Richie grabbed Sharlynn's wrist and led her away from the elevator.Sharlynn chose to remain silent because she already understood Richie's purpose in taking her to Berlin. Although she didn't know exactly what he was up to.They both walked closer to the doorway that led to the helipad on the rooftop, where a luxury helicopter was waiting.The sound of the helicopter's engine starting made a noise. The huge
"Sharlynn," Heinz murmured with a smile. It was as if the man was eagerly awaiting his daughter's arrival.Everyone seemed to welcome Richie and Sharlynn's arrival. Except for one person who was still dumbfounded by the couple's existence. Odette, staring in disbelief. Even though Julian didn't like the fact of Sharlynn and Richie, at least he still controlled himself.Meanwhile, Odette did not divert her gaze from Sharlynn's figure, who looked so beautiful, and there was not a single wound on her body.With her ambition, Odette tried to attract Richie's attention with her sharp and meaningful gaze. Aware of Odette's presence, Richie chose to ignore her with a cold and unaffected attitude. He remained focused on the meeting agenda, showing his dedication and professionalism without being distracted by the drama Odette might want to create. This disappointed the woman.In frustration, Odette clenched her hands tightly under the table until her fingers turned white from the pressure.
"I'm sorry about this unpleasant incident." Sharlynn's voice tried to calm down the noisy members of the meeting."We didn't expect that it was Julian and Miss Odette who caused the company's revenue to plummet," said one of the members in the meeting room.In an instant, the meeting room that had been filled with tension calmed down. Sharlynn stared with a relieved expression as the two cursed couples were finally cornered and exposed. However, the relief was short-lived, as Sharlynn's purpose for organizing the meeting that day was far greater than just exposing the embezzlement committed by Julian and Odette.In a few moments of silence, Sharlynn let her breath out in relief. Her eyes, which had briefly radiated determination and resoluteness, now conveyed a sense of satisfaction at the accomplishment that had just been achieved. However, behind that victory, there was an even greater burden of duty awaiting.The meeting that day wasn't just about exposing the cruel couple's misde
Dante held the cell phone in his hand shakily, knowing the gravity of the news he was about to deliver. The end of the tenth floor of Sharlynn's corporate building seemed to constrict and crush Dante's body, its walls filled with images of the consequences of the conversation that was about to take place. With steady breaths, he pressed the call button, waiting for the line connecting him to Andriano Del Vecchio, the feared but respected patriarch of the Del Vecchio family.Andriano's voice rang out on the other end, heavy and authoritative, ["Dante, what is it? Is there something important?"].In a voice that tried to remain calm and respectful, Dante began his sentence, "Mr. Andriano, I am calling with news that you should know immediately. It's about young Mr. Richie..."["Speak up, Dante, don't waste time."] interrupted Mr. Andrino with a voice that sounded increasingly stern.Dante deeply breathed, "Mr Richie and Miss Sharlynn... they have married, sir. Secretly. And without th
Heinz smiled with relief when he heard the apology that slipped from his only daughter's lips. "Thank you, son," he said with teary eyes, "Daddy is so embarrassed. You really are like your late mommy. A very gentle and forgiving woman." Sharlynn smiled, a warm feeling filling her chest as she heard her father's praise for her late mother. In her heart, Sharlynn felt relieved to get recognition from her father. Actually, it was not vindictiveness that Sharlynn had; she just wanted to stay away from Odette and Rolanda, who had ruined her happiness. 'Will I ever be able to forget all that? I want to feel at peace,' she muttered to herself. "Daddy hopes you and Richie are always happy," Heinz continued while patting Sharlynn's shoulder. Hearing those words, Sharlynn's heart raced. 'Can I still be happy with Richie after all that has happened?' Sharlynn smiled wryly, her face showing pain. An expectation of happiness after marriage had always been in her mind. However, the harsh re