Sharlynn still sat thoughtfully in her seat. Richie's words last night had made her lose her temper.Imperceptibly, the tears that had gathered on her eyelids began to fall. She felt that she had made a foolish decision.Being betrayed by her future fiancé and step-sister, who was also banished and no longer considered a biological child, made Sharlynn cry even harder."Mom, I need you," she whispered between sobs.Sharlynn didn't know where else to turn. She didn't have many friends; most of her comrades-in-arms had scattered to pursue careers in other countries. Luckily, Melanie was still willing to help her, but Sharlynn was not someone who always made things difficult for others. She couldn't possibly keep asking Melanie for help.Sharlynn was startled by the ringing of a message notification on her cell phone, which was lying on the bed beside her. She glanced at it, and the screen lit up, showing a small envelope mark in the upper right corner.The woman grabbed the phone and s
Desperate to find Sharlynn on the street, Richie decided to drive to the Kaufman family mansion.Still in the car, Richie exhaled heavily as he turned off the engine."I hope you're okay, Sharlynn," he muttered as he rubbed his face roughly.Richie, who seemed reluctant to get out of the car, was surprised by the sound of a knock on the car door next to him.The man turned to see the figure of Keenan standing beside his car.Keenan took two steps back so Richie could open the door. Keenan felt strange looking at the man who had been his confidant for three and a half years, like he was having a bad day."What's the matter? Why didn't you answer my call? Is Sharlynn sick?" asked Keenan, who sometimes found it confusing to answer him, especially when it came to Sharlynn. He knew she was Keenan's favourite niece."I'm sorry, sir. We had a little argument..." "When did you become so unprofessional? Sharlynn is spoiled, but that doesn't mean you let her make you forget your responsibilit
Sharlynn seemed reluctant to open the door. Before opening it, she peered through the hole near the door, and Sharlynn staggered back immediately. Her eyes were perfectly round with an irregular heartbeat."Ba-how did he know where I was?" muttered Sharlynn timidly.The woman was still frozen. She was not moving, as if the soles of her feet were sticky. Her head seemed to be filled with evil thoughts."I should call building security and have him evicted." Just as Sharlynn began to move her feet, a threatening voice called out from outside."Sharlynn, come out! I know you're inside. You want me to break down this door!" The baritone voice outside sounded ominous. Sharlynn was utterly gripped by fear. She still stared at the door, not wanting to open it. "Sharlynn! I'm counting from now on!""Go away! I don't want to see you or I'll call the police!" Sharlynn dared to shoo him away. "Before you call the police, I'll drag you out of here!" Sharlynn knew that Richie's threats were never
The car Richie was driving had entered the basement and was looking for a place to park.He glanced at the woman to his right. Sharlynn looked uncomfortable with a blank stare. However, Sharlynn would only see the half-lit white walls inside the basement."We will enter through the door on the fourth floor. Are you ready?" Richie's baritone voice made Sharlynn turn around. His face was smiling, but it was a forced smile. "Are you okay? Are you nervous?""I'm fine. I'm just a little nervous," Sharlynn replied."There's me and Mr. Keenan. No one will dare bother you." Richie started to open the car, followed by Sharlynn. However, just as she lowered her long legs and had no time for the soles of her feet to touch the asphalt, Sharlynn was heard whimpering and remaining in her position.Richie, hearing her, quickly circled the front of the car and saw that Sharlynn was having trouble with her shoes."What's wrong with your feet?" Richie asked."I think because I haven't worn them in a w
Julian's face turned red with anger and shame. Odette rubbed her husband's back and tried to calm him down. While Heinz was just silent, he seemed unable to do anything. He looked at Sharlynn, who knew what she was thinking. But his daughter had no desire to look at him."It would be best if Mr. Julian and Mrs. Odette left the meeting room to make things more conducive. Besides, you two have no interest in the meeting," said one of the shareholders, a middle-aged man with dark brown hair, who was presiding over the meeting. His voice was firm and emphatic.Sharlynn and Richie looked at each other with the urge to laugh. But Sharlynn had to resist the urge. They could only stare at how embarrassed Julian and Odette were.Julian glared hatefully at Richie and Sharlynn. Both of the man's hands were clenched tightly into fists as if challenging Richie to a man-to-man fight.Finally, Julian and Odette had to leave the meeting room with red faces. Julian's sharp gaze could not be separated
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