As chaos raged within the underworld, the surface society remained blissfully unaware, basking in a facade of peace. None of them knew how much mess there was inside the underworld right now. Aside from side-by-side news about drugs and human trafficking, there's nothing worth spreading on television right now. Meanwhile, the Vile Mafia, sensing the heat from recent investigations into their ties with government officials, had adopted a strategy of laying low for the time being, allowing the storm to pass. All of the people inside the government shouldn't get involved in any dark matter inside the underworld. They could use it as a business, but none of them should lay their hands on it in terms of illegal dealings.In his office, in the middle of the calm facade of the outside world, Hideous is reading and signing all the proper documents on his desk. He was interrupted by a knock on his office door, and the door opened as Mr. Park entered. The air of the room shifted as Mr. Park de
Hanna's eyes widened in realization as Hideous continued, his words carrying a weight of understanding and acceptance. This time, Hanna knew that she must have been disappointed. That's right; if it were all real, then this wouldn't have happened to her. But who? Who was it that decided her? Was it Sherly? No, she's not like that. Was it Maria or Kim?Possible. Hanna clenched her fist as she knew that it was either of the two. These two hated her since she got all the attention from Sherly. Now, there is no need for her to ponder who made this thing for her.Hideous looked at Hanna, and he saw the panic and hatred mixed in her eyes. This woman is dangerous if he lets her go. "Sherly has faced so many hardships that most could never imagine," he said, his voice tinged with solemnity. He coldly looked at Hanna as he added, "But it is those very hardships that have shaped her into the person she is today."As Hideous spoke, Hanna watched him with a mixture of surprise and curiosity, sen
After Mr. Park left the office of his boss, he sighed as he thought of his vacation leave with pay. This isn't a common reward, but most likely a jackpot. Since his boss gave him that, he'll gladly accept it. He wanted to rest, after all. Mr. Park's phone rang, interrupting the happy thought he had on his own desk. He glanced at the caller ID and immediately answered, his heart sinking with dread.This man called him, meaning there's something wrong."What's the situation?" Mr. Park asked tersely, already bracing himself for bad news.There's really no good news whenever this man calls him. If it's something he could deal with, he won't call. However, if it's something out of his league, he'll call them. That's what they say when they're having cooperation.On the other end of the line, the voice of their planted informant sounded urgent. His voice seems to be in panic mode. "Mr. Park, we have a major problem." In his voice, Mr. Park knew that this wasn't good news. He was right. "Th
Mr. Park, who was about to leave, spoke up. "Sir, I need to ask about Sherly. Did she have any information regarding the leak?"Hideous, seated behind his desk, looked up from his work, his expression serious. He nodded his head. "Yes, she did," he replied, his voice steady despite the gravity of the situation.Mr. Park leaned in closer, eager to hear more. "What did she say?" he inquired, his tone expectant.His boss' children all have their own perks. The eldest is great in terms of building and handling businesses. He became one of the most powerful businessmen in his teenage years and conquered the business world from scratch without the help of his father, his grandfather, or the whole Montenegro family. His boss's second son isn't that bad either. His second son shows that he has been interested in politics from a very young age. He started as the lowest-ranking government official without anyone knowing who he was until Hideous officially announced that his second son would in
After receiving a text message from the Government of Civil Affairs, Hideous worked as if nothing had happened. There's no joy, pain, or anything. He just feels like he could work for a long time. Mr. Park is already used to this kind of hideous behavior; thus, this is nothing to him. In his spacious office, bathed in the soft glow of the afternoon sun, Mr. Park saw Hideous; his head was down as his hands continued on working. It was as if he had no intention of stopping. Mr. Park stood respectfully as Hideous relayed the news of his divorce from Lilia. Mr. Park knew that sooner or later, they would go in separate directions, but how did this happen so fast? Was this the power of the position? Well, Mr. Park thought nothing about that. As the words sank in, Mr. Park nodded thoughtfully, understanding the significance of this development."I see, sir," Mr. Park responded, his expression neutral but attentive. This isn't new to him. It was because he knew that his boss had sent the div
Mario's expression darkened with anger as she heard that Lilia not only verbally abused his one and only granddaughter but also physically. This is really not a good thing! It's good that his son has finally come to his senses. "That woman... how dare she lay a hand on my granddaughter!" Mario snorted as he added, "She's lucky I'm not there, or I'd give her a piece of my mind that she would wish she did not hear!""I share your sentiment, Dad," Hideous agreed solemnly. "But there's more." Hideous clenched his fist, and even though he felt embarrassed because of this, he couldn't hide it from his father since his father has a lot more connection than him. He confesses, "I found out that Lilia has been... well, engaging in extramarital activities. She's been with multiple men, Dad. Three different men every night."Mario's voice dropped to a low growl, seething with contempt. This is the worst news that he has heard in his life. His son, who is perfect in the eyes of many women, was tre
She couldn't believe that his husband—no, his ex-husband—would do this. Now, she knows the reason why he wanted to divorce her as soon as possible.She had been with him for a long time, and even though they aren't living under the same roof or sleeping in the same room, she knows what kind of person Hideous hated. It was because, in the first place, he had made himself clear about it. The moment she stepped inside his villa, she was told that what he hated the most were those who betrayed him.Hideous fixed her with a cold gaze, his expression unreadable, but in his eyes, there's a disdain in it. "I have these because your movements have been suspicious, Lilia," he replied evenly, his tone firm. It was like he was giving Lilia no room to make herself in the upper hand. "I needed to know what you were up to."Lilia's heart pounded in her chest as she struggled to find the right words. This can't be; does he already know what she's doing? Does he already have an idea of what she did? Th
"We heard it from Mom talking about it," Keisley added, his gaze meeting his father's with unwavering sincerity. Hideous clenched his fist as he thought about how these two knew about it. "But we want you to know that we understand." He smiled at his father and added, "We know that it is not because of you. We want you to know that it's not your fault."Tears welled in Hideous' eyes as he looked upon his sons with a mixture of pride and gratitude. Ah, his sons had truly grown up. He wanted to make time slow down. "Thank you, boys," he said, his voice thick with emotion. "You don't know how much that means to me."Keisley and Kyle exchanged a knowing glance, their bond with their father stronger than ever in that moment. They may not have been able to shield him from the pain of divorce, but they could offer him their unwavering love and support, just as he had always done for them.As they stood together in the quiet of the night, a sense of unity washed over them, reaffirming their c
"Is everything okay?" Sherly asked her friend George when she was given the folder containing the things they would need for their wedding.They invited an organizer, but it was not enough for them. For this young couple, marriage is one of the strongest things that can bind them to each other, which is why they want everything to be perfect. Therefore, everything the organizer needs to do must be known by both of them.George nodded slowly. "Everything has been arranged. I have given the names of our guests to the organizer and planner after I have confirmed with them the design of our invitations and stationery."Satisfied, Sherly smiled and nodded. "That's good. The sooner the invitations are given to us, the better." He held George's hand and then said, "So, are you ready? There is no going back. If you go back, you will have a cut on your neck."George laughed softly. "You're really going to tell me that, Sherly?" He raised his eyebrows. "Shouldn't you be the one to be afraid?" h
As Sherly stepped out from behind the curtain, she couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement mixed with nerves. This wasn't the first dress she tried to put on her body, but it still gave her the same feeling of excitement and happiness. No matter which dress she picks up, it is still the same. The soft white fabric of the wedding dress cascaded around her, the intricate lace details adding a touch of elegance to the ensemble.This dress is much more satisfying.Solace's eyes widened in awe as she took in her friend's appearance. She had been in her place before, but she couldn't help but gasp and feel amazed when she saw her best friend wearing a wedding dress. Clapping her hands with excitement, "Oh, Sherly, you look absolutely stunning," she exclaimed, her voice filled with genuine admiration.Even those ladies who had been assisting them for an hour nodded their heads with satisfaction in their eyes. After all, they seldom see women who could fit their wedding dresses perfectl
Meanwhile, Keisley splashed in the water with Gio, their laughter mingling with the gentle lapping of the river. With the child by their side, they couldn't help but feel it was more lively than they imagined. If Gio weren't with them, they would surely be sitting and talking only. They won't even bother to go to the water and swim. The cool water provided a refreshing escape from the summer heat, and Keisley reveled in the joy of the moment, his carefree spirit infectious. Keisley is the most outgoing person in the family, and with Gio's personality, they got along well. Since Keisley has the same wavelength as Gio, the adults let them play. After all, they don't want Gio to get bored since this is their first time camping.However, the mood shifted when Sherly noticed the distress etched on Solace's face when she sat down beside her. This isn't the first time she saw pain in her best friend's face, but this is clearly not normal. With keen intuition, Sherly approached her friend ev
As they planned at night, their activities will start in the morning. Thus, as the morning sun rose gently over the cabin, the air was filled with the crisp scent of pine and the sounds of nature awakening. It is rare for them to have this kind of peaceful atmosphere since they are all living in a bustling city and working in a chaotic world, and it is kind of refreshing for them. After a hearty breakfast shared by both families with teasing and talking about various matters, Solace's brother, Harvey, suggested a fishing trip to the nearby river. Keisley and Kyle eagerly agreed, albeit with different approaches in mind. This is new for them, and they wanted to discover if they had a talent for it or none at all. Also, they wanted to feel the good air in the morning, which surrounds nature.An hour later, as they returned from the riverbank, Kyle and Keisley carried a small bucket containing only three fish, their expressions reflecting their contrasting personalities. Well, they do
It's been a long time for Sherly and Solace to have time together without their beloved by their sides. Usually, before they found their man, they had always been together, and they had never been away from each other for a long time. Even though Sherly was studying before, she always had time to be with her best friend. However, the moment they finally found their loved ones, they finally had no time together.It's been a week since they finally had time together, and they decided to go to a cafe near Sherly's best friend's house. Since Sherly's best friend is pregnant, she doesn't want her to travel too far. The ambiance of the café that they chose was really good and relaxing. The smell of the coffee inside makes them feel even more relaxed. Since then, both of them have been fans of coffee, and whenever they had time and money, they would buy a cup of coffee for each other. The cafe's relaxing ambiance immediately embraced Sherly and Solace as they finally found a moment to catch
As soon as George received the urgent call from Marie, his heart sank with worry. He knew that when Sherly was in a bad mood, it could spell trouble, especially in matters concerning the security of their information center. She sent him a text message, and even though he tried to soothe her through messages, it seems that it wasn't enough for Marie to call him. Without wasting a moment, he rushed to the headquarters, his mind racing with concern for his beloved. He doesn't want his lover to feel frustrated after all.Upon arriving, everyone in the information center did not care. After all, they knew why George had come here. They may not know why he and their boss were close, but they know that George's girlfriend is close to their boss. Thus, when George visited, they didn't care at all. When he arrived at Sherly's office, George found Sherly pacing back and forth in her office, her brow furrowed with frustration as she spoke rapidly with Marie and the others. Sensing her agitatio
In Sherly's office, the room was filled with a soft glow from the computer screens in front of them. Scorpio and her aids were all sitting at a conference room's table, and they were all poring over the latest data and intelligence reports that came into their systems. Normally, when the agents finally had important information, they all went directly back to the headquarters and made up a report. However, right now, with advanced technology, they could give a report even if they're in the most isolated part of the earth.While they are busy reading and investigating the facts of the information, suddenly, a flashing alert caught not only Sherly's attention but everyone in the room, indicating a breach in the system. With a furrowed brow, she quickly traced the intrusion back to the source, and her expression hardened as she realized what had happened.When her teacher was alive, he tried his best to make her knowledgeable about hacking. Now, this kind of breach isn't that hard for he
As Sherly's aids, Marie, Alex, and Kim, gathered around the table in their private meeting room, the tension in the air was palpable. It was because of the recent news that they had just received. They were poring over the latest report that had come in regarding a rival mafia boss in country M who was attempting to establish his own information center, with intentions rumored to be aimed at undermining theirs.They dont know if the mafia boss is still sane and on his right mind since his decision was futile or just trying to make them feel threatened. As if they are. They are just kind of feeling weird since they are making a lot of noise in the underworld internationally.Some of the mafia members all around the world are trying to seek information from them about this kind of thing, and they could easily get information from this so-called new information center in country M.This makes Sherly want to laugh her ass out. After all, once you're running an information center, you must
As Sherly stepped out of the elevator onto George's floor, she couldn't help but overhear the hushed whispers of the newcomers behind her. This isn't that rare for her since her people inside the information center are always chatting about different information as well. They spoke of a woman in the mafia who had attempted to seduce George but had only ended up humiliating herself."Did you see that woman? Oh my god, how could she do that kind of thing? Isn't she new as well?""Right? She's new but tried to climb to the boss's bed. Isn't she shameless?""Uh-huh, she really is. I heard that a lot of people prior to us had been warning her not to do something stupid, but she still did."She snorted. "She's someone who couldn't afford to be in a lower class first. In the end, she humiliated herself.""Well, it was boss Goerge we're talking about. He had a girlfriend, and as to what I've heard, he loves her so much. However, that woman did not listen. If boss George wanted to kill that tim