Miya felt humiliated, and tears streamed down her face. "No. Xenon. No..." she shook her head as she held his stare. Xenon sneered and demanded, "Take it off." "No. I won't. You are humiliating me." Miya retorted. "How could you meet him in private without my permission?! I have to check if you did it with him.""I only cooked lunch for him. That's it. If you don't believe me, then shoot me, but don't humiliate me." "Now you are feeling humiliated. Why did you lie to me and go see him then?"Miya couldn't tell him that Chris had found Sol. "I wanted to thank him for saving me and to tell him then from now on, I don't owe him anything, and we should not speak to each other again." She lied. "Is that so?" "Yes. I swear." Xenon watched her closely for a while, then put the gun away. Miya closed her eyes and heaved a sigh of relief. She felt weak. "Thanks." She muttered. "I asked you to stay at home so you can recover well. I didn't give you the chance to meet other guys secretivel
Miya tapped on his c.h.e.s.t and asked, "What are you thinking about?" "You do look like the girl, Coraline. Actually, you, Sol, and Coraline all look very similar but your eyes. Perhaps Chris Butler will fall in love with you because you look like her. If he wants to have you, what will you do?" Xenon asked, looking at Miya.Impossible. Just because I look like someone that he loves?!" "What if?" "Xenon, I'm your wife." "What if we separate one day?" "Then I don't know." Xenon looked upset and serious. He grabbed Miya's chin and said, "Miya, you'd better behave yourself. If I find out that something is going on between you and him, you will be in trouble." Miya was as frightened as upset. She had learned how cruelly Chris Butler would treat the fairy-like girl with the floral head wreath, and now she was again reminded how cruel and dominating Xenon could be.Why are they given the power to decide on others' lives? Is it just because they are billionaires? She couldn't help w
Chris coughed a deliberate cough, and the girl paused as if Chris had given her a warning. Miya felt a sudden relief. She flipped through a catalog of the auction items on the desk, hoping to divert her attention and ease her worried mind.Chris went over to Xenon with a smile and extended his hand for a handshake. "A p.l.e.a.s.u.r.e to see you, Mr. Butler. Who is this? May I ask?" Xenon stood up, shook Chris' hand, and said as he looked at the girl casually. The girl trembled slightly. She wasChris smiled, and the charm of his smile excited every woman present. "My partner. I guess she knows very well that she isn't capable of stealing Mrs. Uba's thunder, so she might as well wear a mask to cover her face and be a bit mysterious tonight. However, I do much prefer Mrs. Uba's attire." He turned to look at Miya. "You look gorgeous, Mrs. Uba. I wonder if I can have the honor to have a dance with you later.""I'm afraid not," Xenon said instantly, with an icy smile. "She still needs pr
Who is this girl? What's about her that's got these two most successful young men competing for her? The crowd wondered. It's understandable that Xenon Uba is bidding the bracelet for his partner, but what about this other gentleman? What's he doing?The price had gone up to ten million. Miya tapped Xenon's hand gently, hoping that he would get the message and stop, but Xenon didn't even take a look at her and went on raising the price.Helplessly, Miya leaned back and looked towards Chris, who was sitting next to Xenon. "Please. It's not worth it." She whispered. Chris gazed at her for a few seconds, then smiled and nodded.In the end, Xenon paid fifteen million dollars for the bracelet. Miya wasn't sure how to feel about it. He probably did it just for the sake of defeating Chris. I doubt he really wanted to get it for me. She thought. When the auction was over, and most people had dismissed, Miya and Xenon walked out arm in arm. Chris and the girl followed behind.They stopped by
Xenon trembled slightly. He couldn't believe it. He moved a few steps towards the girl, then stopped. He opened his mouth as if to say something, but he didn't utter a sound. Is she Sol? I've looked for her worldwide for so many years, and I couldn't find her, but she's now right here with Chris Butler?Miya watched silently. Her eyes were teary. She felt a fear so intense that she couldn't move. She stood still and watched. Chris said he had found Sol Keaton. This girl here is... is she? Is she Sol Keaton? Xenon has always been so calm, but he seems to be so emotional now. She must be then! How does it happen all so fast? Everything was just so sweet and perfect then!She admitted to herself that lately, she had started hoping that Xenon would grow to love her one day and they could love each other and live together as normal couples did. There's no more hope... "Xenon..." the girl spoke softly, her voice trembling. She had to pluck up the courage to call his name as she wasn't s
He seemed to suddenly sober up, and gently he released Sol from his embrace and said softly, "You must be tired from the auction." Sol was disappointed, but she did not show her feelings. With a smile, she nodded, "A little bit. It felt so long, the auction."Xenon picked her up, carried her in his arms, and went to the car. He could see Miya in the distance, running away. Before he got into the car, Xenon said to Jeff, "Follow her."Jeff was rather confused as everyone could tell that the girl in Xenon's arms was the one that he truly cared about, not the one he married. Jeff wasn't sure what he should do. Though he was hired as Miya's bodyguard, he worked for Xenon after all.Now that his boss had made it clear, Jeff answered, "Yes, Mr. Uba."Sophia Moore was totally ignored and forgotten. She stood there and watched quietly. She hated Miya as she thought she could have been with Xenon if it wasn't for her, but now that Sol had returned, she felt utterly hopeless. In the car, Sol
Seeing her tearful eyes, Xenon felt apologetic and went and sat down next to her. He hugged her and stroked her head gently. "Yes, Sol, I know. I know. Listen to me. All you need to do now is to recover well and be healthy, ok? I will take care of everything else. I will give you the best of everything." Sol hugged him tightly. Tears streamed down her face and wetted his shirt. "All I want is you, just you.""I am yours. I'm always yours. Now, have a good sleep, and I will see you soon." Sol nodded and lay down in bed. Xenon put the blanket on her and left quietly. As soon as Xenon closed the door, Sol opened her eyes, and with her lips pouted, she thought angrily that she had underestimated Miya after all. Xenon seems to want to keep her, and he's now left me for her! I thought he would kick her out as soon as I come back. However, she wasn't too worried either, knowing that someone as exceptional and powerful as Sophia Moore couldn't tempt Xenon at all. This girl is just a replace
Shut up! You are irritating me." Xenon snapped. He had never thought that the return of Sol would affect Miya so much. He thought that when Sol came back, everything would be perfect. The fact was that it was now a complete mess. If I have to choose between them, then I can only... He waved his hand and said impatiently, "You can get out of my room now." Just as I had expected, Miya thought. She got up and stumbled back to her room.For half a month, Miya had shared the same bed with Xenon. As soon as Miya left, Xenon had this feeling of sudden emptiness. He did not like it. Sol is back. I should feel happy and content instead. Why? Why do I feel empty? Why do I long for Miya when Sol has been with me?Sol was now standing by the French window, looking out at the moonlit garden. She felt content and confident. She felt Xenon would soon marry her and they will have a happy family.Xenon was now one of the most successful men in the world. He was no longer under the control of his gran