When Christine opened her eyes, the limousine had stopped. With an innocent face, she straightened up and stretched her muscles. "Did you sleep well?" He asked, still trying to shake off the haze of sleep.Christine was shocked when she saw Reyes Blackwell sitting beside her, busy with a tablet displayed on a data table. A strand of her short auburn air rested on the man's shoulder, and for a moment she thought "I leaned on his shoulder?" But as she looked at Reyes, she couldn't help but notice the way his eyes crinkled at the corners as he concentrated on the data in front of him. She couldn't help but notice the way his hair curled slightly at the nape of his neck, or the way his shoulders seemed to broaden as he leaned forward to study the tablet.Christine felt a blush rise to her cheeks as she realized that she was staring at Reyes. She quickly looked away, trying to compose herself."I'm sorry," she said, trying to sound casual. "I didn't mean to sleep on your shoulder." She s
Eugene was sitting in his living room, staring blankly at the wall as he thought about how he could get Christine all to himself. He was madly in love with her, and the thought of her being with anyone else, especially her CEO, Reyes, made his blood boil.Actually, he had been tailing Christine for days and got to know she was somehow close with her CEO, and the thought alone made his head spin.As he sat there, he couldn't help but think about their past and he had thought that they would be together forever. But life had taken them in different directions, and they had lost touch.Now, as grown adults, Eugene found himself struggling to win Christine's heart back. The dates he always set up always seemed to end in disaster. He had tried being romantic, but Christine just seemed to laugh it off.Eugene sighed, running his hands through his hair in frustration. Why couldn't he just get it right? Why couldn't he just make Christine see how much he loved her?As he sat there, lost in th
Immediately, the maid transformed into a bird, her body contorting and changing until she was a small, delicate creature with feathers and wings. She let out a soft chirp and flew off, disappearing into the sky.It wasn't until the next day that the bird finally arrived in the human world. Reyes was sitting in the corner of his house, laying down and pressing his phone, when he heard a faint banging at the window. He quickly stood up to go and check, and was surprised to see a small bird perched on the windowsill.But before he could even process what he was seeing, the bird suddenly transformed into a maid, standing up on two legs and smoothing out her uniform. Reyes' eyes widened in shock as he stared at the maid, trying to wrap his head around what he had just seen.The maid curtsied and smiled, holding out a letter. "For you, sir," she said, her voice soft and melodious.Reyes took the letter, still feeling a bit dazed. As he opened it and began to read, he realized that it was fr
As soon as Christine entered the restroom, she felt a sense of relief wash over her. She had managed to escape the intense gaze of Reyes, and was finally alone.But as she stood there, taking deep breaths and trying to calm her racing heart, she heard the sound of the restroom door opening. She turned to see Reyes standing in the doorway, a sly smile spreading across his face.Christine's eyes widened in surprise as Reyes stepped closer to her, his eyes gleaming with amusement. "So, you're avoiding me, hm?" he said, his voice low and husky.Christine quickly looked away, trying to play it cool. "I wasn't avoiding you, sir," she said, her voice trembling slightly.Reyes chuckled, the sound sending shivers down Christine's spine. "I hope you haven't forgotten about your punishment," he said, his eyes glinting with mischief.Christine's heart skipped a beat as Reyes' words brought back the memory of their earlier conversation. She had been so caught up in trying to avoid his gaze that sh
Christine's eyes widened in shock as Reyes' words hung in the air. She couldn't believe what she was hearing. Did he really think she would agree to such a thing?"How could you even ask me that?" Christine demanded, trying to keep her voice steady. "I'm your servant, not some kind of...plaything."Reyes' eyes flashed with anger, and Christine took a step back, intimidated. "Don't be ridiculous, Christine," Reyes sneered. "You're not exactly in a position to be making demands."Christine felt a surge of fear. Was he going to force himself on her? She begged for forgiveness, hoping to appease him. "Please, sir, don't make me do that. I couldn't possibly...it would be too humiliating."Reyes raised an eyebrow, clearly amused by Christine's distress. "Are you seriously turning me down?" he asked, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "Have you forgotten that we had a one-night stand? I've seen every possible thing in you, Christine."Christine's face went white as she stared at Reyes in shock
Christine drove into her apartment, She had just left her mom's place.As she approached her front door, she noticed a white envelope stuck between the door and the frame. She pulled it out and examined it. The envelope was plain, with no return address or indication of who might have sent it.Christine's heart began to beat faster as she opened the envelope and pulled out the letter inside. The paper was plain white, and the handwriting was messy and unfamiliar.As she read the words, Christine's eyes widened in shock. "Christine, you will be seeing me soon. Love you dearly."The words sent a chill down Christine's spine. Who could have written this? And what did they mean by "you will be seeing me soon"? Was this some kind of threat?Christine's mind began to racing with questions and fears. She thought back to the threatening messages she had been receiving, and wondered if this letter was connected to those.She felt a wave of panic wash over her, and she quickly looked around h
Her ex boyfriend Christine just looked like she had seen a ghost. The look on her face was one of shock and utter disbelief. Reyes couldn't help but notice the sudden change in her demeanor.Reyes turned to Christine and asked, "are you okay? You look like you've seen something that's frightened you."Christine didn't respond. She just kept staring at the man standing in front of her, her eyes wide with shock.Reyes then turned to the man and asked, "Do you know each other?"The man, Duncan, smiled and said, "No, we've never met."But Christine knew that was a lie. She knew Duncan all too well. He was her ex-boyfriend, the one who had betrayed her, shattered her heart, and made her feel less than worthy.Christine quickly rushed out of the office, leaving the Reyes and Duncan staring after her in confusion. She didn't stop running until she was back in her own office, the door locked safely behind her.She was brazen every week, but now she felt like she had been punched in the gut. S
As soon as her day ended at work, Christine headed to the car park in the office to start her journey home. But as she approached her car, she was blocked by Reyes' sleek black sedan. Reyes himself emerged from the driver's side, his eyes fixed intently on Christine."Get in," he said, his voice firm but polite. "I'll arrange for a bodyguard to take your car home."Christine looked at him hesitantly, unsure of what to do. "Why?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.Reyes' expression turned stern, his eyes glinting with a hint of warning. "As you seem to have forgotten, Christine, you are a servant. You agreed to serve me, and that means you do as I say. Now, get in the car."Christine felt a shiver run down her spine as she hesitated. Christine opened the passenger door and slid into the seat. Reyes got back behind the wheel, and they drove off in silence, heading towards Reyes' mansion.As soon as they entered the mansion, Reyes asked Christine, his voice firm and commanding
"So please will you be mine?" Reyes asked. She looked into his eyes, searching for any sign of insincerity, but all she saw was genuine emotion. "Reyes, I...I need time to think," she said finally, her voice barely above a whisper.Reyes' face lit up with hope, and he smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "That's all I can ask for," he said, his voice filled with gratitude. "Take all the time you need, Christine. I'll be waiting."Christine nodded, feeling a sense of trepidation wash over her. She had never expected Reyes to confess his feelings to her, and she didn't know how to process her emotions.As she turned to leave, Reyes called out to her. "Christine, wait," he said, his voice low and husky.Christine turned back to him, her heart pounding in her chest. "Yes?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.Reyes smiled, his eyes glinting with amusement. "Would you like to go out with me tomorrow night?" he asked, his voice filled with hope.Christine's eyes widened in su
"You're really going to regret betraying me!" she spat, her voice venomous.Reyes, however, seemed unfazed by Sage's outburst. He responded lightly, "I never promised you anything, so how could I possibly betray you?"Sage's eyes welled up with tears, and her voice trembled with emotion. "But we're engaged," she protested. "You can't love another woman beside me. That's unfair."Reyes burst out laughing, his lips curling up in a lazy smile. "I've been trying to love you for years, but the feeling never comes," he said, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "Now I'm tired. Let's just end this whole fake engagement."Sage's face turned white with shock, and she took a step back, her eyes wide with horror. "No, Reyes!" she yelled. "I love you!"Reyes shook his head, his expression unyielding. "No, Sage. You don't love me. You love the wealth and power that comes with being my wife. You agreed to our marriage in order to strengthen your family's business, because you knew your father was goin
"At least you know that she is my secretary," Reyes said, his voice calm and collected.Sage's eyes narrowed, her gaze flicking to Christine and then back to Reyes. " I freaking know that, why are you hugging her?" she asked, her voice dripping with skepticism.Reyes smiled, a small, enigmatic smile. "Ehm... Sage," he said, his voice trailing off.Sage's eyes flashed with anger, and she took a step closer to Reyes. "I hugged her to keep her by my side. I don't want her to leave."Christine's mouth opened wide in shock as she stared at Reyes. He had confessed his feelings for her in front of his future wife. Was he digging a hole for her grave?Suddenly, Reyes said, "Eh..." and Sage stepped forward, her hand swinging towards Christine's face. Christine wanted to defend herself, but her hands were still locked in Reyes' grip."Wait, you misunderstand," Reyes said, his voice calm and authoritative.The next second, Christine closed her eyes, bracing herself for the impact. However, nothi
Reyes' eyes seemed to gleam with amusement as he gazed at Christine. "I admit that I misjudged you," he said, his voice low and husky. " one of the many secretaries who have worked here. It turns out you are the best. You are so hardworking, and you are everything I need in a secretary."Christine's eyes narrowed, "So, instead of looking for a new one, wouldn't it be better to keep the one, the existing one, that has proven to be the best?" Reyes asked, his eyes glinting with amusement. "And also, very loyal."Christine blinked, not understanding. "I wasn't loyal," she said, her voice firm. "I submitted my resignation."Reyes chuckled, the sound sending a shiver down Christine's spine. "Yes, you are loyal," he said, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "If you weren't, you wouldn't be here right now."Christine sighed faintly, feeling like a fool. She shouldn't have come back. She shouldn't have let Reyes get to her.Without further discussion, Christine turned towards the door, ready to
Kaido, Jeanette called out, her voice echoing through the crowded street. She finally found him. Even though Kaido was masked, Jeanette recognized him way too well. She had spent countless nights in his arms, and she knew every curve and contour of his face. She knew the way he smiled, the way he laughed, and the way he looked at her with such intensity.Kaido turned around, his eyes locking onto Jeanette's. For a moment, they just stared at each other, the tension between them palpable."What are you doing here?" Jeanette asked, her voice firm but laced with a hint of vulnerability.Kaido hesitated, his eyes darting around the crowded street before finally meeting Jeanette's gaze. "I'm sorry, Jeanette," he said, his voice low and husky. "I have to go now."But Jeanette was not having it. She quickly held his hand, her grip firm. "Why did you ignore my calls and my texts?" she asked, her voice rising in anger. "Aren't we lovers? Why are you avoiding me?"Kaido's eyes dropped, and he
"I resign," Christine said, her voice firm and resolute. "Sorry for all the fuss I made, and I'll start paying the fine as from next month."Reyes' face turned beet red with rage as he slammed his fist on the desk. "Are you kidding me?" he thundered, his voice echoing off the walls. "You think my father-in-law will let you get away with this? Or should I say, my potential father-in-law?"Christine took a step back, her eyes widening in alarm as Reyes' anger boiled over. "You attacked me in front of him," Reyes continued, his voice rising "He even came to my mansion to look for me, just so he could deal with me and deal with you too!"The room seemed to shake with the force of Reyes' anger, and Christine felt a shiver run down her spine."Because of that, I take it very seriously that I decide to quit," Christine said, her voice firm. "I would leave and disappear from this city."Reyes raised an eyebrow, a skeptical look on his face. "Are you really being stupid or pretending to be inn
Jeanette also joined in, laughing and nodding in agreement. "Yeah, Nadia really loves reading books, and I love that about her. She's just a cute little girl."Christine smiled at her friend's words, her eyes shining with warmth as she gazed at her daughter. "I'm so lucky to be your mom," she whispered, her voice filled with emotion.Nadia looked up at her mom, her eyes sparkling with innocence. "Of course, mommy. I'm also very lucky. I'm also very lucky to have you."Christine's heart swelled with love and gratitude as she listened to her daughter's words. She felt a lump form in her throat as Nadia continued, "Because of that, I promise never to make you sad, mom."Christine's eyes welled up with tears as she opened her arms, and Nadia slipped into her hug. They laughed a little as Nadia parted her curly auburn hair, revealing her bright smile.The innocent girl had no idea that above her head, her mother closed her eyes to hide tears.As Christine hugged her daughter, rubbing Nadia
Reyes swallowed hard, he felt tightness in his chest, Brandon's words were like arrows that hit his heart. "Besides, our relationship is limited to colleagues," Brandon said, his voice calm and measured. "My concern for her is also limited to pity I think other bodyguards also share my thoughts. Christine is a typical innocent girl who deserves to be protected."The corners of Reyes' lips twitched, a mixture of amusement and annoyance. "Innocent?" he repeated, his voice laced with sarcasm. "You should see how she smiled in front of Weston. I shuddered in horror. She's not a good girl that deserves to be protected. You can't be fooled, Brandon."Brandon's expression remained neutral, but a hint of surprise flickered in his eyes. "Sir, I think you're misunderstanding her," he said, his voice calm. "Christine is not the type of person to play games or manipulate others. She's genuine and kind, and that's why I think she deserves our protection."Reyes snorted, his expression disdainful.
Kaido sat down at his desk in his private office, his eyes scanning the numerous calls and text messages from Jeanette. He had intentionally ignored her for days, wanting to make her worry. But the truth was, he was trying to distance himself from her.As he looked at the messages, Kaido felt a pang of guilt. He knew Jeanette was worried about him, and he was taking advantage of her concern. But he couldn't help it. He was feeling something he wasn't supposed to feel.He was a murderer, a cold-blooded one at that. He had killed countless people in his quest for revenge, and he had never felt a shred of remorse. But Jeanette was different. She made him feel things he couldn't explain, things he didn't want to feel.He was drawn to her, and it scared him. Kaido didn't want to complicate matters. He had started his revenge for a reason, and Jeanette was not going to come and spoil his plans. Never.Kaido's eyes narrowed as he thought about Jeanette. He knew he had to push her away, to ma