August 8, 2024. Chapter 1-2. Guys, I am very late today, so the 2nd chapter will still be after 2 hours. Do send gems to this chapter. Kisses.
Riley's heart was racing as she and Adrian waited for Charles Eros. Their assigned table was in the center of the venue. They had already determined that Charles' table was at the front-most, so it would be impossible to miss him. Max approached Adrian and reported, "I checked the guest list, Sir.
"This is me and Renee," After crying a river and settling their emotions, Riley showed Charles pictures on her social media account, especially when she was younger. Charles could not help but touch Riley's phone screen. He described, "In this photo, you look so much like Raelyn when she was in col
"Oh, my goodness." Charles found himself massaging his chest. It was as if all the pains of the past came back. "Calvin, how could you? How could you!"Charles had held one of the documents and clenched the paper out of anger. "Maybe we should take a break," Riley suddenly said, her hand caressing
Two days had passed since Riley and Charles had a DNA test. Charles' people facilitated the entire process, leaving only Riley and Adrian to wait for the results."I still can't wrap my head around it." Anthony panned from Adrian to Riley, saying, "How disastrous it would have been if Adrian married
"My whole family was against my relationship with Raelyn," Charles revealed. "But looking back now, I realized how it was mainly Calvin who provoked it."While Charles told the story of the past, Riley and the rest of the Kings paid attention to his tale. The conference room was silent, and only Cha
The warm sun cast a golden hue over the sandy beach as waves gently lapped at the shore. Charles and Riley lay on their sun lounges next to each other. Their faces tilted toward the sky, basking in the sun’s embrace. “I love the beach,” Riley and Charles said at the same time, which caused them to
“I’m glad you love it, Dad,” Riley expressed before she leaned in and offered to hug Charles.The father and daughter shared moments together until the sun began to set. They talked about the past, Riley’s future plans, and her dreams. “Do you love seafood, Dad?” Riley inquired. “Do I love seafood
While Adrian and Riley were building relationships with their fathers, back in Halliport, a scheme was brewing. From a prestigious restaurant, Leni Eros entered a private room where Tonet and Fredrick waited for her. "Good evening, Leni. I am so glad you accepted our invitation," Tonet said while
“Bro, are you her boyfriend or her FBI agent?” Drew commented. “Let the girl breathe, Taylor.”Laughter erupted again before Taylor muttered, “I just know you too well, Drew. Better safe than sorry.”Aside from the banter, Charlie learned a lot about Taylor that night, like how loyal of a friend he
Guardian Angel: ‘What? Kissing is now some sort of punishment?’Inner Devil: ‘Oh, shut up! Can’t you see? Our Charlie is being punished! She’s fighting for her life with her tongue!’Guardian Angel: ‘Do I still have a job here?’The heat was on!Charlie had no idea how things had escalated so quickl
“Um…” Mia hesitated before handing it over. “Here. Everything okay?”“No, it’s not okay.” Taylor grabbed the bag. “Since you’re going to be friends with Charlie, know this—I don’t want her wearing barely-there anything, like that swimsuit.”“Um… why?” Mia asked.Pointing back at the pool, Taylor sco
‘Charlie, how could you?!’Taylor wanted to crush the bottle in his hand, but he could not. Instead, he let it drop to the floor. His head snapped in every direction, fiercely scanning his surroundings. The closest material he could use was right under his nose!He and his friends were standing in f
Taylor was excited to meet his friend. He wanted to catch up, learn more about Drew’s experiences, and perhaps get insight into the basketball scouts coming to Luxford that year.Before meeting his friend, Taylor stopped by the Carrington manor to check on his brother. He lingered for a while before
“Woah! Woah there! You look hot, Charlie!” Mia remarked, eyeing her from head to toe. “And the heels? They complete your look. You look like a model or a Hollywood star!”Charlie took a deep breath, studying herself in the mirror. She said, “This is really okay, right?”“Absolutely,” Mia responded.
Charlie exhaled. "So, you're saying I should start by telling Dad I like someone?"Freya: "Exactly."Charlie: "Okay, I can do that. But I don't know how long I can wait."Freya: "Well, at least you want to be honest with Dad. That's a start."Charlie: "Okay, let's do this."Freya kept the video call
[Charlie, I won't be home tonight. I'm meeting an old friend and heading back to the manor.]Reading Taylor's note, Charlie's heart sank. She checked her phone and saw that Taylor had sent the same message, only with more details.The next part read: [I didn't want to wake you. I made chicken soup.
“Charlie. You know what?” Luke said, grabbing her arm. “Fine. I give up on you—on us. Seeing you flaunt your relationship with Taylor like it’s the best thing that ever happened to you—”“He is the best thing that ever happened to me,” Charlie retorted, pulling her arm back. Luke’s jaw clenched. He