Hideous Montenegro, the patriarch of the family, sat with a heavy heart, his usual stoic demeanor softened by the realization of the pain his daughter had endured. As the only girl in the family, she should have the best in the world; she should have been loved by everyone. However, he couldn't believe that she suffered so much. No, he refused that she suffered it all. Even so, she already did. Thus, the only thing left is for him to clean it all up. That's right, he needed to clean up those who make his daughter feel shit like this. The daughter that he had not even seen since she was born—the daughter that he had been looking forward to holding in his hand—suffered like this. That man, that woman—he'll make them pay the price. Even his own wife, he'll make her suffer. He reached out and placed a hand on Sherly's shoulder, his touch conveying a depth of paternal love that words could not express. "Sherly," he began, his voice carrying the weight of his paternal concern: no matter
In the lavish surroundings of the villa, Lilia lounged at the mahjong table, her attention focused on the clack of tiles and the strategic moves of the game. She had been playing since last night, and she only slept for a few hours before playing again. Since she was too focused, she was not aware of the brewing storm outside her mansion's walls. She reveled in the simple pleasures of her leisurely afternoon.No matter what, her mahjong is what is important to her, aside from a man in her bed.Unbeknownst to her, however, a scandalous article was circulating in the media, capturing a moment that she would soon come to regret. The headline screamed in bold letters: "Hidden Montenegro Daughter: The Montenegro Family Eating in a Fancy Restaurant without Madam."Of course, Lilia didn't know. After all, when she's in the middle of her game, she has no intention of looking at her phone.As Lilia indulged in her game, her family's private dinner outing had been captured by the paparazzi, cas
As George sat across from Liam, the request for a surrogate mother caught him off guard. Nevertheless, he maintained his composure and considered his friend's request carefully.He stared at his face, full of disbelief. "Liam, I wasn't expecting this topic to come up, but I may know someone who could help," George said, his tone steady despite his surprise. "I'll speak to Sherly and see if she knows of anyone suitable."At the mention of Sherly's name, Liam's interest was piqued, and he raised an eyebrow. "Sherly, huh?" He smirked. "She sounds familiar. But be careful, George. Sometimes these women are all the same."George looked at his friend, and he knew what he was talking about. However, George couldn't help but defend Sherly immediately. He shook his head as he said, "No, Liam, Sherly is different. She's not like anyone else I've ever met. She's powerful, incredibly wealthy, and stunningly beautiful, yes," nodding his head. "But there's more to her than meets the eye. I can't sh
After the heartfelt conversation with her brothers and father, Sherly felt a weight lift off her shoulders. She wasn't this relaxed before. Even though she had been under the protection of her best friend, Solace, and her family, she couldn't help but feel restless. However, after her talks with her family, she absolutely felt so relaxed. She had finally opened up to them about her painful past, and to her relief, they had listened with understanding and compassion. As she sat in her room, the evening sun casting a warm glow through the window, Sherly reached for her phone and dialed her best friend's number."Hey, Sol," Sherly said, her voice tinged with a sense of lightness.She couldn't help but smile. As if taking the atmosphere with her, Solace raised her eyebrow. "Hey, Sherly! How did it go with your family?" Solace replied, her voice filled with anticipation."It went better than I expected," Sherly said, a smile spreading across her face. "I told them everything about my past
Sherly stood inside her office. She smiled after the call from her father. However, it had just been a minute before they hung up when her father called again. She was a little worried and thought that her father might have changed his mind, but it was all in vain. Her worries aren't needed at all."Sherly, I... we can call you, right?" Her father's voice was full of worry. Well, who is the kind of parent who does not worry for their child? After all, she has been away since birth, so it was given to her father to worry about her."Dad, I need to be honest with you," she began, her tone serious as she prepared to deliver the news. Her father's face came from worries about being cold. Sherly shivered, as she could imagine her father's expression right now. She bit her lower lip before she continued, "I won't be able to talk to you for the next few days. It's... it's not safe for me to be in contact."Even though her father couldn't see her, even though she couldn't see her father's gl
Before the party started, Sherly sent a confirmation that she and her assistants would come. She told them the alias that would be the new name of her aids. Maria is Virgo, and Kim is Taurus. She couldn't even believe that they would use the zodiac names for themselves. After all, it wasn't the reason why she chose the Scorpio name. The grand doors of the venue swung open, revealing Sherly, Maria, and Kim as they stepped into the opulent surroundings of the Mafia ball. As they approached the reception desk, the receptionist greeted them warmly, a knowing glint in her eyes as she recognized them as representatives from the Information Center.Who wouldn't know that these people are from the Information Center? They're wearing the mask that was only made for the people in the higher hierarchy of the information center."Welcome, Scorpio, Virgo, and Taurus," the receptionist said with a respectful nod, her tone deferential as she acknowledged their presence.Sherly inclined her head in
In the corner of the ballroom, George and Liam stood side by side, their glasses of champagne glinting in the dim light as they observed the scene before them. He and Liam, as well as the other of their allies, couldn't help but frown. It was because these idiots seem not to be able to see if the person they're trying to talk to wants to talk to them or not. Their eyes were fixed on Sherly, Maria, and Kim, who were surrounded by a group of eager guests, all vying for their attention and trying to extract information.With a soft chuckle, George shook his head, a wry smile playing at his lips. "Would you look at that?" he remarked to Liam, his tone laced with amusement as he pointed his finger to the group gathering of the three people. "They're like vultures, swooping in for any crumb of information they can get their hands on," he said, shaking his head as if he had seen the most funny thing in his life.Liam nodded in agreement, a smirk tugging at the corners of his mouth. Of course
As George and Scorpio stood together on the balcony, enjoying a moment of respite from the bustling ballroom below, a sudden chill swept through the air, causing George to shiver involuntarily. Sensing a prickling sensation at the back of his neck, he couldn't shake the feeling of being watched.Who the hell has the right mind to look at him like that? He knows that there are plenty of people who want him dead and who want his head, but he can't believe that there's someone so eager to do so.Glancing around the balcony, George's eyes darted across the dimly lit surroundings, searching for any sign of the source of his unease. Yet, to his confusion, he saw nothing out of the ordinary, only the faint glow of the moon casting shadows across the elegant architecture.There's no one around, but if he felt that way, who would it be? "Scorpio, do you feel that?" George whispered, his voice barely above a murmur as he turned to his companion, a furrow forming between his brows. Even though