One week before Leila's fashion show, Rui, as the final model was being trained by Phillys.
Phyllis, who was wearing platform heels and sunglasses, walked towards Rui. “As your omnipotent friend who learned everything from TV drama and reality shows, I will train you how to be a model. Since you were taught etiquette before, it will only be a piece of cake for you.”
Rui, who was wearing six-inch heels, was standing elegantly in their living room. She listened as her amusing friend cited her references for her lesson.
Phyllis swayed her way to the other end of the living room and waved at her friend. “Rui, my dear, give me a walk, please.”
Rui just nodded and walked her usual walk. Back straight, chest out, her long legs elegantly sauntered down the marble
Beatrice, Carter, Taylor, Eon, and Chase were all seated together in the VIP section. The show will be held in a massive garden at the back of Leila's atelier and showroom. Clients who commission her see the whole process of dressmaking in the atelier. Plus they can also enjoy the beautiful view in the garden whenever they visit her atelier. At this moment, dazzling lights lit the runway, and gentle harp music enchanted the guests. All the attention of the guests is now on the runway in front of them. One model emerged from the atelier, walking down the stairs, and to the brick pathway. A dreamy long gown laced with beautiful flowers of different colors walked down the runway, opening the show. Then, one after another, models walked down the runway, showcasing Leila's talented hands. Her style was evolving, and constantly improving, but her
Warning: R18 content ahead! Rui entered her husband's car with his help. As soon as she sat in the passenger seat, she saw her best friend, Phyllis outside the bar, crouching while watching something on her phone. She wanted to go out and greet her but her husband, who was sitting beside her, stopped her from unbuckling her seatbelt. She looked at her husband in confusion but all she got was a deep kiss as a response. He claimed her luscious red lips with pleasure. His hands roamed around her body which was wrapped in a white silk dress. And because of the spirit she drank, she got the courage to bravely respond. She arched herself closer while wrapping her arms around her husband's neck. Her fingers hurriedly grabbed Chase's hair and pulled him closer. She reciprocated her husband's every touch and affection with bliss. She loved the way
Rui and Eon sat beside Winston in the backseat. She took out her phone to inform her husband about what happened and sent him the address of the Lohr family. [I'm on the way, love. Don't worry.] As soon as she read his reply, she heaved a sigh of relief. “Uncle… This is my son, Eon,” her voice shakes as she speaks. It was obvious in her voice that she was scared of her uncle's reaction. However, her son did not notice the mood between the two adults and cheerfully introduced himself. “Grandpa, my name is Eon Eno. I'm turning four this year and I'm also in third grade at mommy and daddy's old school!” Winston's eyebrows raised when he heard Eon's name. “Oh ho~ what a lovely name our Eon has!”
When Chase entered the study, she saw Rui sitting on the couch in front of her uncle with her head hung low. He carefully approached the two. “Good morning, uncle,” he greeted. He frowned as soon as he saw Chase sitting beside his niece. “Now that you both are here. Mind telling me everything?” “Everything,” he emphasized. Chase held Rui's trembling hands. “Uncle, everything was my fault! I am responsible for this!” “Of course you are, you bastard! Rui was still a teen when she got pregnant!” Winston shouted. “U–uncle! I'll explain… Please listen…” Hearing his niece's trembling voice, Winston sighed. “Ver
The Eno family were enjoying a sumptuous lunch at the Lohr family. Though Winston and Zacharias are still annoyed at Chase, they still tried to get along with him for the sake of Rui and Eon. Winston glanced at the mushroom soup in front of him and remembered how Rui loved this soup. So he scooped a bowl of mushroom soup and placed it in front of Rui. “Rui, here's your favorite soup. Eat lots of them. You're too skinny.”“Thank you, uncle!” She cheerfully accepted the soup. She then picked up her spoon to take a sip. But before she could even do so, she smelled the soup up close and felt nauseous. She hurriedly placed her spoon down and rushed to the comfort room to vomit. Seeing that Rui was uncomfortable with the food, Chase and Winston rushed to check on her. There they saw the door of the comfort room that wasn't even closed in her haste. Chase went inside to help his wife out. He crouched down so he could face Rui who was sitting on the floor after vomiting the food she ate. “
While the Eno and Lohr family were celebrating Rui's pregnancy, Lianna is once again in a fit of anger because of her former best friend. “Shane, my friend said she saw you with Rui at the after party last night. That bitch really never learns her lesson!” “Enough, Lianna! What did Rui ever do to you?!” Shane frustratedly yelled. He has no choice but to stay in one hotel with Lianna to keep up with appearances. Seeing Rui living a good life with her successful husband made him feel like shit. That dazzling woman was once his. If only she let him lead her on. If only she relied on him more. But now that she is happily married with a son she probably had after they broke up, made him unable to stomach all that happened. 'What could we have been if I didn't cheat?' a question that he keeps on asking after his encounter with the Eno couple. Lianna picked up a pillow and threw it on her husband. “You always side with Rui even after I married you! Your mistresses even look like her!”
“Achoo!” Chase rubbed his nose after he sneezed and mumbled, “Someone must be talking behind my back…”“What’s ‘talking behind my back’ daddy?” Eon who was silently eating food beside his father innocently asked. “Like someone is talking about me somewhere. It may be something good or bad about me,” Chase calmly explained. Eon nodded. “So when you sneeze, it’s an indication of someone talking behind your back?”“Hmm… Probably.”Rui listened to the two converse, not wanting to interrupt their discussion. However, she felt her phone inside her pocket vibrate. She quickly viewed the notification under the table and saw Zacharias’ text. “Ehem… Your uncle wants you to accompany him to the mansion tonight. Is that okay, Eon?”Hearing his uncle’s invitation, Eon was overjoyed. Though he’s not particularly fond of Zacharias, he still likes him because he teaches him all sorts of cool words and actions. “Nice! I’ll see my damned uncle again!” he exclaimed. “What damned?! Where did you lear
Warning: R18 content ahead! After Eon left the house, Rui immediately went to the kitchen to clean it up. Despite being a busy person, she found cleaning a very pleasant activity. One could say that it was her destresser. Chase, who was silently watching her work from the living room, was feeling impatient. Now that they were alone in the house, he wanted to do stuff with his wife. He was even on the verge of giving Zacharias a brand new car because of this opening. He was honestly overjoyed with this. His son was always in the house. That's why they can only fool around inside the bedroom. As much as he wanted to let his wife be, he couldn't. He couldn't control himself. He quietly approached his wife, who was arranging condiments inside the kitchen cabinet, before hugging her from behind. Rui ignored her husband and continued with what she was doing. Seeing that his wife was ignoring him, he playfully placed a peck on her nape. His stubbles tickled her as they brushed over
Days after settling down in the East City, I was approached by my old classmates to have dinner with them. I couldn't refuse because they especially went to school for me. I was very uncomfortable the entire time because they were just mocking me for having a son. So when the people I absolutely abhor showed up, I excused myself from their honorable presence. Staying there would only wear me out. I sat in the lobby of the hotel to wait for the taxi that I booked. It was a really stressful night. Even though I stayed silent the whole time, they still drained my energy. “Rui?” I looked up and felt my body stiffen as soon as I saw the man's face. I hurriedly covered my face and tried to flee. But he stopped me by grabbing my wrist. “No way, you're leaving me again?” he asked. Who is he anyway? What is our connection? Just that one night? Well, maybe we do have a connection. We even had a child. But that's not the point! The point is, I have to leave! “I don't know you, sir.”
Soft and bittersweet notes resonated in the whole hall as the door opened for my arrival. I wholeheartedly listened to it as I closed my eyes to recall all the bitter and sweet events that rocked my world before marrying this man. “Ugh… Even sitting hurts…” I groaned the moment I tried to sit up. Who would've thought that having sex would be painful? Well, it was painful at first… But I… I think I liked it? But hell, I never thought that I would wake up to this kind of pain! I ruffled my hair because of frustration. “So dumb! I thought nothing could get worse than the things–” “Hmmm…” the man beside me groaned as he moved. Holy cow! I quickly steeled myself to get up to make myself a little bit presentable. Walking out of the bathroom, I saw a gorgeous man sleeping in all his glory! Perfect in all angles and… ehem… He's really good. Though it was kind of a blurry night for me. I enjoyed all the foreign things he did to me. Every touch was electrifying. But that was it. Bec
“Cecilia, you're from the Eldritch family?” Cecilia looked up and adorably smiled. “Yes, uncle.” Rui brushed Cecilia's beautiful locks. “Your family was looking for you earlier. They must've been worried sick because of what happened.” “I… I just don't want to see my friend in danger…” Rui and Chase met each other's eyes in confusion. Both of them thought of the same question, 'How do they know each other?' Cecilia and Eon did not notice the adult's reaction. They just quietly sat on the back seat in between Rui and Chase with their fingers intertwined. “Dad, will Cecilia go home now?” Eon suddenly asked as he tightened his grip on her hand. He was so delighted to see his old friend again that he forgot she also has a family of her own to return to. “Of course, son. Her parents are now waiting at the airport. We're now on the way there to drop her off.” “Why? She lives far from here?” Chase patted his son's head. “Yes, so she has to take an airplane to go home.” Hearing t
“Daddy, mommy!” Eon exclaimed the moment he saw his parents. Cecilia also noticed them so she cutely waved her hand. “Hello, uncle and auntie!” The two kids energetically jumped down from the couch to go over to Rui and Chase's side. Eon then dearly hugged his mother's thighs. Now that he felt his mother's warmth, his anxious heart started to calm down. Cecilia looked at Eon in envy, so she hugged Rui's other thigh. “Auntie~” Rui's fatigue completely vanished upon seeing the two children. She bent down to embrace the two. “You kids have suffered… Mommy's here to take you away, okay?” When the gang leader heard Rui, he looked at her incredulously. 'Are you freaking serious, madam?!' “Yesss~,” the two said joyfully. While Rui was engrossed in the children's tender touch, Saxon Hale entered the room. “Are you done with your reunion, Rui Yoon? Or should I say, Mrs. Eno?” he said spitefully. Hearing Saxon's hostility, Chase immediately brought his wife and the kids behind
Rui's hand trembled as she held onto Chase's phone which was ringing nonstop. She thought that if something bad were to happen to her son, he would immediately call his dad, not her. Eon wouldn't want to worry her so he would definitely call his dad. She knows her son like the back of her hand. And she could only pray that he is safe. But her hopes were completely shattered the moment that an unknown number called her husband. Chase rubbed her shoulders. “Go answer it, honey. It must be Eon.” She nervously pressed the answer button and said, “Hello?” “Am I talking to Rui Yoon?” “Yes, I am Rui Yoon.” “I have your son here with me. If you want to get him back, bring the heirloom that your grandfather gave you. The golden safe box.” Rui felt her chest tighten when she heard that someone kidnapped her son for their heirloom. She anxiously breathed as she tried to compose herself. She still has to be strong. She could not let herself fall. Not until her son is safe and sound. “I'
Teacher Kang approached the Eno couple who were peacefully sitting on the bench, watching the high school students compete in volleyball. “Rui, is Eon with you guys? The chess club advisor is looking for him.” Rui frowned. She still hasn't seen her son and hasn't heard from any of his bodyguards either. “He's not with us… I thought he was with your class?" Shaking her head, Teacher Kang denied her assumption. "Then..." Realizing that she had no idea where her son was, she panicked. “Chase, contact his bodyguards!” Chase sighed. The moment that the bodyguards lost sight of Eon, they started to look for him. Of course, Chase was well aware of this. Simply put, he didn't want to worry Rui, so he made the decision to keep quiet and inform her after their son had safely returned. “They are trying to find him as we speak. Don't worry,” he said as he rubbed her back to comfort her. … Saxon Hale's assistant entered the run-down building calmly. There, he was welcomed by the th
Eon woke up to find his hands tied behind his back in a pitch-black room. He nimbly moved his body in search of a wall or a corner he could lean against. And as he moved his legs on his right side, he felt another body near him. 'Who's with me?' He lightly poked the body using his foot to see if the other person was awake or not. However, even with his continuous poking, there was no response. 'Don't tell me this person is dead?!' In his fear that the body beside him is lifeless, he tries to lean over so that he can feel the person's temperature. And upon contact, he felt that she was quite hot. So he inched closer to wake the person up. “Hey, wake up…” Eon whispered. The little girl beside him tried to move her arms but it was also tied. Though they were inside a dark room, she did not feel scared at all. Especially when she heard the boy's voice, she felt extremely reassured now that he was with her. “Leonard… Help me out, please,” the little girl mumbled. Eon froze
“Mommy… Why are you crying?” he asked in a panic. Lianna rolled her eyes in annoyance. 'What a gullible kid…' She then embraced her son in a hurry to hide her sour expression. “Rui, won't listen to me… I begged her but she won't listen… My Luke, what should mommy do?” she sobbed. The little boy felt his eyes water as he watched his mother cry in despair. He couldn't grasp what was happening with his mother. He only understood that someone hurt his mother. “Mom–mommy, what should Luke do?” he stuttered. She wiped her tears and forced a smile. “Mommy just wants to talk to Eon… Can you invite him?” “What should Luke tell him, mommy?” “Tell him that his mommy's best friend wants to talk to meet him.” “Yes, mommy!” he exclaimed as he ran towards the elementary department's hall where Eon's chess competition was happening. When he reached the event hall, he watched Eon play with an older and taller opponent. Their chess board was flashed on a screen at the side for the stu
The men in black who were scouting the Eno family came back to his boss to report. “Sir, Miss Rui has so many guards with her… Plus she's also with Mr. Eno… It would be difficult for us to be close to her.” “Hmm… I see… Did you inform Lianna that Rui is here?” “Yes, sir. She's on her way to school.” Saxon smirked. “That's good. I believe you know what to do next.” “Yes, sir!” … Rui and Chase sat together with Principal Han and other shareholders. They were watching the event from the bleachers. “Where are the elementary students right now?” Rui whispered to Chase. Chase opened the pamphlet to look at the schedule of events. “They are playing tug of war in the open field. Do you want to go there? Let me go with you.” “No need, honey. Accompany Principal Han here… I'm just going to check on Eon anyway.” “Alright. I'll follow you later. Call me if you need something.” Rui stuffed Eon's change of clothes inside her bag before standing up. “Oh, Mrs. Eno? You're leaving?” “Yo