Lia's gaze was fixed on Kamilla, awaiting her reaction. Which took some time. A long silence followed as the latter remained contemplative, staring back at her.The entire Petrov family recognizes Kamilla's exceptionality. If it were not for her loyalty to them and her innate innocence she poses a significant threat to them. They have to admit, she is a formidable foe."I know the kind of people they are, Dr. Lia. Greed for power and money are dangerous. They will go to any length to achieve their goals. Even if many lives are wasted" Kamilla spoke after her long silence. "I was once a victim of those people because I was weak. But I vow to never give them another chance to do the same to me" she added with a bitter smile, which made Lia's heart ached for her. "I have become a hero for myself, and no one can terrify me anymore," she said, looking Lia in the eyes. "Now that I have the Petrov facilities, I will become a hero to others. I know I can do something to help" she continued
"Baby?" Jean teased with raised brows."Yeah" Kamilla giggled, blushing like a teenage girl."So, you already have someone special" Michael was astonished by how her face flushed."Yes," she replied, smiling broadly."Well, we hope to meet him soon" Kyriz heaved a sigh while glancing at Kamilla's phone on the table. "You will. Please excuse me. See you at the lab tomorrow" she carefully picked up her phone and stand up.After a brief goodbye, she waved and walked out of the door."Baby" she softly greeted after she answered the call.**Are you not home yet**A deep familiar voice invaded her ear, leaving her feeling ecstatic. Hearing his voice reminded her of how much she missed him. "I just had dinner with my colleagues," she says as she walks lazily down the sidewalk to the bus stop.**Did those women harass you?**His next inquiry brought her to a halt. For a while, she became thoughtful. She turned around and looked back at the restaurant from which she had come. Every corner is
"I am still talking to him," she mumbled surly, turning to face the women who were celebrating their success."We do not care. "Serves you right for not choosing who you meddle with," one of them hissed, unconcerned about the cold rage reflecting Kamilla's orbs."It is no surprise Cynthia dislikes you so much. Because of her daughter, Celine, she had to put up with your presence for quite some time. Thank heavens your father passed away; the Baranovs have every reason to kick you out of their lives. Now, Celine has Ivan for herself" the leader of them snide with disgust. However, more than the contemptuous look they are all giving her, her statement drew Kamilla's attention. When her father's death was mentioned, her attitude darkened even worse. "The Baranovs had chosen the daughter of Petrov's security guard over the daughter of a Petrov associate.Thankfully, they realized their foolishness. You are nothing in comparison to Celine" the woman regard her with pure contempt. She is
"Mrs. Rebecca Abalkin is in coma," Kara said as she stared at the monitor. They are in the Petrov control room where they have full access to all cctv cameras. It was her first chore of the day before tailing her sister Ame.They have been watching the video footage from yesterday night. It was Mrs. Abalkin who grabbed and hurled Kamilla's phone on the street. Among them, she was the most critical. She lost consciousness and has not woken up since. "Two other members of her party complained of mild nausea and severe headaches. But they are recovering," the man next to her said, turning to her. They have already watched the footage multiple times, but she is unable to determine when Kamilla had the opportunity to release the poison."Fast forward to the part before Kamilla left" Kara thoughtfully muttered. Given the timing of its effects, she could have discharged it before leaving. She leaned forward to keep a close eye on the monitor and not miss anything. Aside from having he
"We had no idea you were in a situation last night, Ella. We could have helped you" Jean dashed to her side when she arrived early the next morning. Without Samuel, Kamilla could not sleep well again so she decided to pass her time in the private laboratory before her scheduled duty time."Do not worry, Jean. It was nothing" she said, smiling and going about her business. "The woman who bullied you last night, collapsed and now in a coma. Suspected stroke or maybe heart attack. Karma is really fast" Jean exclaimed in satisfaction. Kamilla gave Jean a short glance before returning to her duties with a smile. Michael and Kyriz arrived, they also apologized for not being able to assist her last night.Like Jean, she assured the two guys she was fine. She was never used to relying on anyone.The day goes by relatively uneventfully. A routine they all used to have.Before the end of the day, Doctor Lia arrived and asked for Kamilla. "Yes, Doctor Lia? You requested for me" with a polit
"How could you bear me, Kamilla?" breathlessly, Samuel mumbled. His face is still plastered at the core of her heaven and he is loving being so close to her. "One finger at a time?" she suggested despite her breathless predicament. Her chest moved erratically as she stared at the ceiling, attempting to catch her breath. "Silly," he chuckled softly, nipping at the moist plump cheek. His fingers are still inside her, with the other just halfway through. "I can take you. I am stronger than you realize," she looked down to face him, but the view took her breath away. Samuel's head is nestled between her thighs as he gives her tiny delicate nips around her paradise. Even her inner part of her legs did not escape his lips exploration. It already bears his love marks. "Like this?" he thrust his finger deeper to join the other. "Ahhh..." her body arched lewdly while he closely watch her face grimaced with pain and pleasure. "It will be fuller than this if I totally claim you
There was complete silence when Kamilla entered the laboratory. Jean gaped, her jaw dropping low as she watched Kamilla walk towards her workstation. Michael and Kyriz have the same predicament before they exchanged meaningful glances. All three of them were aware that Kamilla had someone special. But they are not expecting they are this wild. For the first time since working at Petrov Pharmaceuticals, Kamilla arrived late today. She woke up late and sore. The discomfort between her legs prevents her from moving without grimacing. Not to mention all of the love marks on her neck and all over her body. Samuel tried to convince her to rest for the day, but she refused. She cannot leave her task unfinished, so after breakfast and a good warm bath, she got ready for office. She arrived late, but that was preferable to being absent. Jean shook her head and closed her eyes, hoping to clear her mind and her vision. But when she looks at Kamilla again, she sees the same thing she
Before the day is over, stories of Kamilla Laskin's affair with a wealthy old man had spread across the company, thanks to Director Lee. At mid-afternoon, while Kamilla and her team were taking their customary coffee break, the laboratory common room was unusually crowded, not only with laboratory staff but also with employees from other departments. Today, the other departments have inexplicably ran out of supplies. Some came for creamer and sugar, some for a refill of their drinking water, and some are simply daring enough to linger in the pantry doing nothing. There is only one reason for the uproar. To catch a peek of Kamilla Laskin, who boldly wears her love marks throughout the workplace. "Sometimes people here are plain petty," Michael says, shaking his head and ignoring the hushed ruckus around him. "They are not even trying to be discreet," Kyriz exclaimed, casting a quick glance around. Jean simply sighed and shook her head, displeased with their coworkers. "Well, ano
"But...? What is the but, Lia?" Samuel repeated, and tears began to obscure his vision.He has been trained to see all sides of situations and he consistently demands it regardless of its outcome. Their family waited in trepidation, afraid to even move. Every passing second is torture to everyone's sanity.Lia wiped her tears away and took a quick breath to alleviate the uncomfortable lump in her throat. "Dr. Rene Rechner modified the patented medicine used to wake up Grandmother Andrea." Lia earnestly explained, her eyes fixed at Samuel.At the mention of the drug developed by Dr. Rechner piqued everyone's interest, most particularly Samuel."Two of the triplets shared the same placenta and the other one has her own" Lia gently smiled."My princess got separated from her brothers" Samuel softly mumbled."Yes, and we almost lost her" Lia bitterly whispered, letting out a deep breath. "It was a nightmare. Reviving a fetus smaller than my knuckles was a scene I would rather forget. T
"It is taking so long," Samuel heaved a sigh and muttered, burying his face in his palm.The grueling wait is wreaking havoc on his sanity. It has been four hours and there is no indication of anyone leaving the operation room. "They have to make sure Kamilla and the babies are all right, Sam," Lexie said, rubbing his back to reassure him. Dinara is on the other side of him, doing the same to her son. "We shall keep praying for all of them, Sam. May all of the medical team be shone with divine wisdom that only the heavens could bestow. May Kamilla and the three babies be given the strength to endure" Lexie tenderly whispered with closed eyes. Before Lia, Dr. Rechner, and Abby took Kamilla to the surgery room, the entire family had arrived, including the Wrights and the Steels.Vasili and the other Petrov men arrived three hours later. But they made sure to check in with the others on the ongoing procedure since it started. "They are not done yet?" Vasili asked his brothers the ins
Kamilla had extensive monitoring to ensure she was ready for a cesarean section. Her blood pressure, however, has proven to be the most difficult obstacle. "Sam, go lay down next to Kamilla and sleep. Something is upsetting her, causing her blood pressure to fluctuate. I believe you are the one causing her distress," Lia mumbled sympathetically as she approached Samuel."What exactly do you mean, me?" Samuel was perplexed as he pointed to himself."Kamilla is exhibiting symptoms of stress. She may be lethargic but she is conscious, Sam. She knows exactly what is going on around her" Lia patiently explained, staring straight into his eyes."She knows when you are not eating or sleeping. She could sense your distress and guilt. She knows when you are drowning in work and not taking care of yourself the way you used to." Lia bitterly smiled, seeing his perplexity."She is aware of everything, yet she has no control over it. She cannot take care of you while fighting to survive and beari
"How are you, Babe?" Samuel approached the bed and leaned in to kiss the peacefully sleeping figure on it.He carefully took a seat next to her and hovered above her, his elbows propped up to support his weight. He longingly stares at her beautiful face, seemingly memorizing every detail of it. He received no warm response, as he usually does, but he continued to gently kiss her pale face."I finished some important meetings earlier and started handing over some of my tasks to Denver," he smiled as he planted a kiss on her slightly parted lips. "Starting tomorrow, I will be working from home. I will not leave unless absolutely essential, Babe. We will be together all day," he inhaled deeply with closed eyes, immersing his fatigued senses with her soothing natural scent.He just finished showering alone. It was extremely lonely going about their daily routine without her, but he will persevere. He will wait for her.Yesterday was a mix of joy and doom for him. He found Kamilla had b
"Good day, Madame Kamilla," staff greeted as she make way to the private elevator with her security. "Good day," she remarked with a courteous smile and a kind nod to everyone. Her presence inside Petrov Petroleum's main office has become more frequent in recent days. It had been four months since her wedding, and she was now undergoing rigorous training under all Petrov senior scientists, as Doctor Lia had planned for her. They are preparing her as future chief scientist at the facility. She was doing well in her training, except for her odd yearning to see and smell Samuel every now and then. She was trying to concentrate on her work, but she couldn't resist the impulse to meet with Samuel. So despite the hassle of traveling to the main office from her location, she would make the effort to visit him. However, unlike most days, she felt a little lethargic. She woke up fine earlier. However, when she arrived at the facility, she felt an unusual tightness in her gut. She tried
"What are your plans, Kamilla?" Vasili asked as he stared at the stacks of stones in front of them."I just want to bring my family home" Kamilla smiled bitterly. Today, after ten years, she went back to Monte Cristo a week after the wedding. They arrived at dawn at the mainland's airport and traveled for four hours to Monte Cristo. The sun had already risen and they could clearly see the forest and wreckage of her previous home. Not only Samuel accompanied her but the Mafia Boss, Vasili and his queen, Doctor Amelia, Denver, Carl, Dalton, the Stepanov siblings who are nowhere to be seen around them, and several of their men. Monte Cristo is already a foreign land to her and the Petrov will not allow her and Samuel to return without the Wolf, some of their cousins and their men. Her heart sank to the depths of the ocean as she stared at the makeshift tomb she had built for her family ten years ago. The stones she placed have now become rubble on the ground. The passage of time ru
"Wow, its huge. Thick and long" Kamilla's eyes widened in awe as she stared at the sandwich placed in front of her. A surprisingly large hungarian sausage.Inquisitive eyes darted to her, and as soon as they noticed where her gaze was directed, their brows arched in mischievous delight. "Looked familiar," Abby giggled, her face flushed. "Add a little inch and a bit of thinkness, it is what it is. What do you think?" Lia inquired thoughtfully, her gaze likewise directed at Kamilla's plate."Yeah, I think so too" Kiera nodded while fixing her eyes at the same spot of everyone's interest."That is a lot to consume and its massive. I cannot imagine how it will fit in your mouth" Arah exclaimed, astounded at the generous portion.Kamilla turned to Arah with her Bambi eyes. The rest followed and something just dawned on the four of them. Arah did not seem to figure out what they were talking about. "Yeah, its huge and long, but do it inch by inch, Dr. Arah. I can barely take half of it;
"Ella, we came here to discuss something with you." Kamilla halted her steps and stared at the people who had been stopped by her security. She had not seen them in months. Whatever their reason for seeing her, she is uninterested. By the look at their disdainful expressions, she could tell nothing had changed. They remain hostile to her. So it was surprising that they wanted to speak with her despite their strained separation. "I have a meeting with important people in just a few minutes, Mrs. Baranov. I am sorry, but I do not have time to spare" she explained calmly before continuing to walk. "No time to spare? Such arrogance!" Cynthia Donlov was aghast, glaring at her. "Show some respect, Ella. At least to our parents," Celine said irritably. Kamilla let out an internal grunt but continued on her way. She continues to walk with all of her security, making certain that no one approaches her unnecessarily. "You have gotten more haughty after your marriage to Mr. Samu
"I am a mere twenty-two-year-old who is her own hero. I fought my own battles and protected those who are dear to me. Until I met a knight in shining armor. My champion, Samuel Petrov. He came at a perfect time, just when I thought life had forsaken me" Kamilla started her vow with a shaky smile.Following the lengthy wedding ceremony, they both signed the marriage certificate, which was facilitated by the Petrov counsels, and now they stand before the guest to proclaim their vow.Samuel reached out for her cheek and caress it with his thumb. A soft smile carved his lips as he watched her snuggle against his hand with eyes closed. Their magical moment left their family in tears, as well as guests in awe."He is a ferocious warrior, feared by everyone. But, for me, he is the most gentle and loving soul. A respite to my troubled spirit...an antidote to my poisonous existence" she charmingly smiled and showering the man across from her with her loving gaze. The family exchanged furtive