"Babe..." he attempted to explain, but Kamilla raised her hand to silence him, which he promptly heed. Samuel stared at her, intently reading the document that the woman named Joan had handed them. He is expecting the worst reaction from her, but she is still immersed in her reading. The tense mood persisted as they all waited for her to finish verifying every word written on the piece of paper. "Will you be in trouble if the whorehouse discovered you are pregnant?" After her long silence, Kamilla clamly stared at Joan. Her calmness surprised not only Samuel but also his entire security. "Yes, I should not be pregnant. It has been stated in the contract that we should protect ourselves from unwanted pregnancy, especially with a client" the woman tearfully explained while casting Samuel an anxious glance. Kamilla observed how she internally panicked. Her hands are trembling with distress. "What is the worst punishment that the whorehouse may impose on you?" Kamilla soft
"Do you think, Sir Samuel will introduce the brat tonight? He has been flaunting her in public recently" Ryza Thomas whispered among their circle."She is merely good in warming his bed. Sir Samuel will be too ashamed to bring her out to important event such as this. It's the first time he will be celebrating his birthday, this grandiose, he won't ruin the mood" Director Lee sneered while glancing at the front. The Petrov family has yet to arrive. As is customary, they will show up altogether. While waiting for the party to begin, prominent attendees were already indulging in a variety of cocktails. "In fact, I don't think the Petrov family favors the girl. Even if she is Damian Laskin's daughter" Bridget Lee added with a scorned smirk."She seemed closed with Doctor Lia, though" Dr. Sabrina, who had fully recovered and returned to her duty, pointed out."Well, its undeniable Kamilla Laskin is great in her craft. Her team has an exemplary performance in various research of Petrov P
Kamilla was taken aback when Lucien Wright prohibited her from approaching Samuel. Her eyes gaped in disbelief, too stunned to even breathe.A wave of hushed mutterings erupted when guests heard the imposing man's serious command. Some were dumbfounded for the outright denial from a Wright patriarch, while others like Director Bridget Lee and her two friends were no longer surprised."She is too presumptuous to even think that she can stand next to Mr. Samuel Petrov " Bridget Lee mockingly sneered."How could she be so shameless" Dr. Sabrina amusingly whispered while rolling her eyes."She expected too much just because she is warming Sir Samuel's bed. Poor girl" Ryza Thomas playfully mumbled as they share a humorous chuckle. The mixed of bafflement and amusement continued to grace the venue. It created a indistinct rumblings that surely the Petrov and Wright family could hear.Kamilla was acutely aware of what was going on around her, as if the display was intended for her. She on
There was bafflement around the room as Donny Petrov went on with his announcement. The family faced them all with equanimity. With an ominous smile, Lucien and Samael returned to their spots next to their families.Bridget Lee exchanged unsettling stares with Ryza Thomas and Dr. Sabrina, seeing the obvious but refusing to acknowledge it. She is dreading every moment that passes. "Six months ago, a dear friend, loyal and dedicated, lost his life while protecting my firstborn" Donny wistfully smiled."He orphaned a young girl with puppy doe eyes. Sadly, he was the girl's sole family," he said, staring straight ahead. There were some familiar mutterings around, indicating where Mr. Donny Petrov's words were going. "But the Petrovs has never turned its back to a faithful ally. I vowed to his grave to take care of his daughter as if she were my own and I can tell myself, I did great. She was cherished and protected" a fond smile adorned Donny's wrinkled old face."The Petrov family i
"Wait, what?" Kamila exclaimed in surprised, turning to Donny with wide gaping eyes. "You and Samuel will be married tonight" Donny briefly replied with a nod. Kamilla continued to gawk at him as if the patriarch grew another head. She is trying to figure out if the Godfather is being serious. "But, I am not prepared for the wedding, Godfather. I do not have a wedding bouquet and have not invited my friends. We have not picked a wedding rings." After the realization dawned on her, she panicked. "Wedding rings? I brought the wedding rings. Samuel had requested for it five months ago" Samantha elegantly dashed forward and got something from her diamond embellished clutch. "Here, I designed it myself together with Lexie and Dinara" she raised her dainty hand, holding a velvet box. "But I will not be giving this to you. It will be a surprise" the socialite smiled and retracted her hand with the box. Kamilla was stunned speechless the entire time she was in Samantha Simon'
"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
"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
"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;
"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