When they finished their lunch, Celine grabbed her bag only to realize that she left her phone in her room.On her way out, she found Daniel quietly blocking her way.She stopped in her tracks waiting for him to say something but he just looked at her deeply. He looked like he wanted to say something but decided against it.Instead, he pulled her towards his chest and cupped her face before giving Celine the most passionate kiss she ever tasted.For a moment she thought it was a different man but she knew it was still Daniel when he locked her again to his embrace and smelt his comforting scent.“I’m doing my best” he whispered almost pleadingly.When Celine looked at his sombre eyes, she didn’t know what to say. He has the power to make her shut up and explode at the same time. This time she chose to keep quiet and pulled him towards the bed.“I know” she said softly. “I want a chance to do my best too. To help you” she added with more resolve.There are moments in a person’s life wh
Lucas just followed everything Celine requested and drove silently to the highlands.Having made arrangements with the old man before driving up, the father and son staff were already waiting for them when they arrived.“Apologies for arriving so late, Old Man Zach” Celine apologized.“It feels just like this morning when I last saw you, Celine. Oh wait, it was indeed this morning” the annoying old man teased.“I just need to clear my head. We’ll be gone in the morning” she snapped clearly annoyed. It has been a long day and she just wanted to stretch her back on a soft bed.After all the revelations she learned that day, she just needs a quiet place to calm her mind and her churning stomach.“Oh, you’re welcome to stay of course” the old man quickly double back on his replies.After further instructions to the staff and reminders to Celine, the old man went to his room to retire for the rest of the night.Lucas wanting to report everything he found out to the Stevensons, excused him
Daniel was observing her demeanour and saw determination in her eyes.When she looked back at him, she quickly gave him a smile.“I believe I’ve explained myself” she said with a playful grin.“I never cared about that” he lied.“Awww Daniel. I was so worried you would misunderstand so I came back. It turns out, you didn’t care about it at all” she smirked then went to her room.Before she could close the door, she felt two strong hands hugging her waist and she felt Daniel’s breath on her shoulder.When Daniel didn’t say anything, she decided to break the ice.“I’m almost done with the wedding preparations. So, when can I meet your bride?” she asked knowingly.“You won’t” he replied.And her smile grew wider.Looking back at their interactions, she realized Daniel never lied to her about his ‘bride’.All along it was just that. A press release. A topic to put the Solomons in check.But she had to play along with his plans. If he doesn’t want to tell her, she will just support him sil
The older couple felt something was amiss sensing the anxiety in Butler John’s voice.And since the press conference is happening at Yates Holdings, there’s only bad news waiting for Daniel there.They quickly put on their robes and went to the living room to see the Yates Holding’s lobby filled with reporters. It looks like the press conference hasn’t started yet.***At Yates Holdings.Daniel went to Yates Holdings to meet up with Minerva and Clint to finalize their deal.He thought as long as Celine believes in him, he will always have an ace up in his sleeves.When he arrived, the building lobby was filled with media staff setting up for a press conference.Despite having a bad feeling about it, he proceeded to his office where he was greeted by Minerva’s smug face.“You’re brave to show up” Minerva commented mockingly.“I don’t dare to disappoint you
Daniel gave a brief instruction to Oscar to monitor the activities in all media outlet and deal with it accordingly.He doesn’t want Celine to have a wind of this issue and misunderstand him.Unfortunately, Celine heard this news from Minerva directly a few days ago and watched the press conference live.Although she doesn’t believe it for a second, it was unfair for Daniel to tarnish his reputation because of this.She was still in a daze when she heard Mr. Stevenson’s deep sigh. Obviously, he’s affected by this issue.He never cared about bad publicity.The Stevensons have been dealing in grey areas for a long time now that he has managed to take advantage of the loop holes in the justice system.He only cared about Daniel, his son grew up with an upright man and he was not sure how Daniel will take this blow.Celine sensed the older man’s anxiety and took it upon herself to break the tension.
When Celine and Officer Scott went back to the ladies, the room immediately quieted down.Some of the girls went back to their sombre demeanour and anyone would be fooled by their act.Celine still pretended to act dumb in front of the girls and the girls act back to Celine.It took a huge effort from Officer Scott not to burst out laughing watching the circus in front of her.“Where. Are. You. From?” Celine kept on asking.“B-b-blo-s-s-som country” the leader voiced out.“Blossom country. That’s great. I have a friend from there. He could be our translator” Celine said excitedly.She immediately pulled out her phone then called Daniel.“Hey, I need you to translate something for me. You’re on speaker” she started then put the phone on speaker.Celine talked about how she wanted the girls to have a medical check-up and arrange for their accommodations. Then she
“Where did you go in the afternoon?” Aunt Marge greeted.“I just visited a friend. It went well” she grinned then took a bite on her food.It feels like this is the first time she’s savouring the flavours of her meal.Funny how one experience can change someone’s life. It surely changed hers.Aunt Marge just acknowledged their presence and the servants started serving their meal.After a few spoonsful, Celine rushed towards the nearest washroom.Her stomach has been churning the whole afternoon, she just thought it was the pressure about Daniel’s case.She was busy interviewing the girls that she ignored her tummy.It looks like she caught a stomach flu from the farm.Arrrgghhhh.When she looked at herself in the mirror, she was so pale she looked like a ghost. Or at least she looked like she saw a ghost.She saw Daniel’s reflection in the mirror and she felt
“How are you feeling?” the doctor checked Celine’s monitor and saw her cheeks regaining some colour.“I’m feeling better, thanks” Celine replied casually.“When can I get discharged?”The doctor looked at her as if thinking twice whether to discuss matters with Daniel around.“We can get you discharged tomorrow once you have fully rested. Before that we need to discuss your recovery plan once convenient” the doctor said cryptically.Sensing the doctor’s dilemma, Celine went on with their conversation.“We can discuss it later, doctor. I’m still feeling a little sleepy” Celine excused herself.“You can discuss it with me. I’m her husband” both heard Daniel’s authoritative voice sounded next.The doctor looked at Celine in confusion.If he is the husband, doesn’t he have the right to know about her condition?