"If you allow me to meet her," Dominic replied, hiding his smile. "Can I?"
"NO!!"
Dominic burst into laughter upon hearing his wife's prohibition. The two-year-old woman glared sharply, her voice rising, and her arms crossed. She really didn't like it when her husband met his ex-girlfriend.
"She broke your heart, so don't have any contact with her again. Bury your dreams of starting a business with her. Understand, Mr. Dominic?" Gwen forbade her husband.
"Understood, Miss Gwyneth. I won't see or have any contact with that woman. I didn't even want to meet her in the first place, I was just testing you."
It was time for them to have dinner. Maiden had sent her junior to call them down to join her grandfather. This time, Dominic exited their room first and went downstairs, while Gwen busied herself with fixing her hair. Soon enough, she followed him. Again, the food on the table wa
"It's better to burn those things than to give them to her," Dominic replied."So, should we burn them or give them to your ex?" Gwen asked again."Burn them; they're part of my past," he said as he sat down and started working. Seeing no significant reaction from her husband, Gwen put the items back where they belonged and joined Dominic, handing him her completed work.Dominic was pleased with his wife's neat work, which greatly helped him. He even joked that he didn't need a secretary anymore, but Gwen protested, not wanting to cause her former colleagues to lose their jobs.They continued working together until lunchtime. Just like the day before, Maiden brought their lunch to the room. After lunch, Dominic and Gwen returned to work until it was time to "clock out.""Let's have dinner out tonight," Dominic suggested as a reward for Gwen's hard work.Of co
Dominic spotted someone from his past, Rachel, at the same place he was, but he had no intention of finding out why she was there. Instead, he picked up the bouquet of flowers he had prepared for his wife.“Why is he taking so long?” Gwen muttered as her husband hadn’t returned yet. But her frown quickly turned into a smile when she saw Dominic approaching with a large bouquet of flowers for her.“Sorry for making you wait. I was busy picking the most beautiful flowers for you,” Dominic teased, charming his wife. Gwen blushed as she accepted the bouquet, not forgetting to thank her loving husband.They both sat down again, waiting for their food to arrive. This time, Dominic had chosen an Italian menu for Gwen since she had once mentioned she’d never tried food from that part of the world.Luckily, Dominic had eaten Italian food before and knew what dishes his wife might enjoy. His heart warmed as Gwen seemed to love the meal he had picked. He could see how much she was enjoying each
"You recognized her face right away, huh?" Dominic remarked. "She was indeed there, but I didn’t meet her, nor do I care why she was there.""She was probably there for dinner with someone," Gwen added."Of course, but I don't care who she was with," Dominic said dismissively. "Next question, please."Gwen chuckled at her husband's quip. "I don’t have any other questions, I was just curious about that.""Good, then let's get some sleep. We’ve got work tomorrow, gotta make Mr. Charles even richer," Dominic joked, making Gwen burst into laughter."Which also means making you richer, since you're his grandson," Gwen teased, trying to stifle her giggles."But I’m nowhere near as wealthy as he is," Dominic replied, causing Gwen to laugh even more. That night, the two drifted off to sleep in a lighthearted mood, with their minds at ease. They slept so soundly that even the alarm couldn't wake them.Gwen was the first to open her eyes, startled by the noise coming from outside their room. Sh
“It’s nobody, just an unknown number,” Dominic replied as he slid his phone back into his pocket. “I’m heading out now. See you later, Mrs. Dominic.”Gwen forced a smile, but inside, she felt uneasy. She suspected that the person calling her husband might be Rachel. Even though the thought lingered, Gwen refused to dwell on it, shifting her focus to work instead. Today was going to be a particularly busy day for her.To save time and energy, she took the elevator up to her husband’s office, arriving within seconds. Once inside, she dusted the room before settling in to begin her tasks. At exactly nine in the morning, Gwen started working. Before long, she received a flood of emails from the office, forwarded by Dominic’s secretary. She read them one by one, studied them carefully, and got to work. Her eyes were glued to Dominic’s laptop, so much so that she didn’t even notice when M
Gwen felt uneasy after overhearing the conversation between Dominic and his grandfather. She felt guilty for not being able to help her husband, especially when they started discussing the representative from a company Dominic hated.“Is it Rachel?” Gwen wondered.She heard more voices from inside the bedroom as Dominic answered his grandfather's question. He clearly had no feelings for that person anymore.“I’ve buried those feelings alive. I just don’t want to deal with her or her family, that’s all,” Dominic said.“Alright, I’ll send someone else from our company instead,” Grandpa replied. “Now, it’s your job to come up with an excuse if she ever asks about you.”“Why would she ask about me? A company's representative doesn’t need the CEO's personal involvement,” Dominic added, feeling the conversation with his grandfathe
“Our business is done, so please leave my office,” Dominic ordered firmly, ignoring his grandfather’s presence.“Dom…”“Get out!!! NOW!!” Dominic shouted, his voice escalating. Rachel quickly left the room, followed by Mr. Charles.After kicking out his ex-girlfriend, Dominic collapsed into his chair. He looked frustrated, sad, and furious. He harshly rubbed his face with his right hand, pushing back his long hair that had fallen forward. Dominic’s mood was a mess; he couldn’t continue working, so he decided to step out for a bit.He distracted himself by heading to the company’s cafeteria. That morning, he ordered a black coffee without sugar. Sitting alone, he stared at his phone screen—more specifically, at a photo of his wife, a memory from their recent honeymoon.“She’s the one who will heal my wounds,” he thought.Unfortunately,
“What do you mean?” Dominic asked, frustrated. “Come on, Gwen, we’re married now, so it’s only natural that I want this.”“That’s true, but we agreed not to do it,” Gwen countered, trying to move away as her husband’s face drew closer to hers. “Please, Dominic, I’m not ready to be pregnant or have a child.”“Doing it once doesn’t mean you’ll get pregnant,” Dominic said. He continued to push for intimacy, but Gwen kept resisting, turning her head left and right to find a way to escape. However, Dominic was much stronger. His desire was at its peak; he wasn’t going to take no for an answer tonight.“Wait, we can’t do this by force,” Gwen pleaded, trying to buy time.Dominic grew impatient with her resistance. He didn’t want to hear any more refusals. His face moved even cl
"No, it’s not like that, Grandpa," Gwen said, panicking. "We act like a normal husband and wife, right?" She looked at her husband with hopeful eyes."That's right, Grandpa. Our relationship is very good, and it will get even better if we spend more time together," Dominic added. He hoped they could go on vacations more often to strengthen their bond."That's fine. I'll reward you both as long as all your work is completed. There's a lot of work we need to finish soon, and the company is opening a new branch, so we must work hard. I hope you understand that," Grandpa said."No problem, Grandpa. We'll make sure to complete all our tasks," Gwen replied.They then continued their breakfast, and afterward, the three of them parted ways to attend to their duties. Gwen quickly went up to her husband's office after saying goodbye to Dominic, who left for work. Meanwhile, Grandpa sat in the side garden
The echoing gunshot came from Victor. In an instant, he fired several rapid shots that struck Rachel's men lurking behind the door, causing their bodies to collapse immediately.Wayne breathed a sigh of relief while peeking into the now-silent hallway. “How did you know they were there?”Victor put on a sharp expression and smirked briefly, “I’m always ready for unexpected attacks. Don’t lose focus; we still have other tasks.”Pierre, who had been hiding behind the wall, took a deep breath. “If it weren't for you, Victor, we might have been easy targets.” He wiped the sweat from his forehead, looking a bit shaky. “Are we really safe now?”“Don’t feel too relieved, Pierre,” Wayne said, patting his partner’s shoulder. “It’s not over until we’re really out of here.”Victor's m
Victor stepped out of the building, approaching the white car waiting in the parking lot. Inside, two of his trained subordinates, Pierre and Wayne, were ready, their faces showing determination and seriousness. The car gleamed under the streetlights, as if ready to plunge into the darkness of the night.The car sped quickly down the empty nighttime streets, the tense atmosphere haunting every second of the journey. Victor stared ahead, his mind racing. He wasn’t just carrying a well-crafted plan, but also holding the hope of realizing a long-awaited ambition. I must not fail,” he whispered to himself. Every detail of this plan had to be executed perfectly.Upon arriving at the location believed to be Rachel's new house, Victor felt adrenaline coursing through his veins. Before stepping out of the car, he instructed his men to stay alert. As soon as they got out, they noticed that the surroundings of the house appeared calm. Howe
Theo looked surprised but quickly realized that Victor knew more than he had suspected. “That’s right, Miss Gwen just wanted to make sure everything was alright,” he replied, trying to keep his tone calm.Victor continued, staring intensely into Theo’s eyes. “You need to know that Mr. Charles and I are planning something very secretive to deal with the challenge from Rachel. We can't let this situation get out of control.”Hearing that, Theo's attention was immediately focused. “What do you mean, what plan?”“What do you mean, what plan?” Theo asked again, his curiosity piqued despite knowing the risks involved.Victor nodded, realizing that Theo was the right person to enlist for help, but he also needed to be reminded of the importance of secrecy. “We’re preparing a strategy to deal with her, but this isn’t somethin
Victor stared at Dominic for a moment before averting his gaze, as if trying to avoid Dominic’s intense stare. “I’m sorry, Mr. Dominic,” he replied quietly but firmly. “I’m just doing what Mr. Charles asked. What they talked about… that’s not my place to explain.”Dominic frowned, dissatisfied with the answer. “So you’re just following Grandpa’s orders? Rachel comes to this house late at night, and you don’t feel the slightest need to tell me?”Victor took a breath before responding calmly. “This is all with Mr. Charles’s knowledge, Dominic. I’m just carrying out my duties as instructed by him, and he has the authority to decide what should be shared.”Dominic sighed, feeling frustrated by the overly formal response. “Victor, you’ve been working here for a long time. Is there really nothing you can tel
Theo shook his head, his face filled with concern. "I don't know Rachel's exact intentions. But from the moves she's making, it seems she's getting ready to open the option for 'open warfare.' This is not a usual occurrence; she might be sending a warning or, worse, a direct threat."Dominic looked at Gwen with eyes that reflected his worry. His concern for their Grandpa's safety made him react immediately. He grabbed his phone and, without hesitation, called Christ. There was a long ring before Christ's firm voice answered."Dominic?" Christ asked, his tone attentive.Dominic spoke quickly, his voice filled with urgency. "Christ, we just got word that Rachel is at Grandpa's house. I don't know what her plan is, but I need your help. Send your men there now to secure Grandpa's house. Don't let her cause any trouble."Christ didn't ask many questions, understanding the urgency in Dominic's voice. "Got
Dominic explained about Theo's plan to follow the car that was suspected to belong to Rachel, which had been speeding toward the hospital, and how they arrived without news from the second team. Ethan's expression suddenly turned serious. "You guys need to be careful when you head back.""We'll be fine," Theo interjected, trying to reassure them. "I'll personally ensure Dominic and Gwen's safety.""Then you should leave before it gets too late."Gwen agreed with her brother-in-law's statement, and they said their goodbyes to Ethan. Dominic entrusted his brother to Daniel. "Please take care of my mischievous brother, the situation is getting out of control, and Rachel is getting bolder with us.""Yes, sir. I will take care of Mr. Ethan as best as I can."Dominic and Gwen returned home under tight escort from Theo, even sharing the same car. The atmosphere inside the vehicle was qu
Mr. Charles's thoughts were now filled with plans to retaliate against Rachel's actions without showing his face. "You know what to do, Victor. Prepare everything as quickly as possible. I want to ensure every step we take pushes her further into a corner."As the car continued down the road, Mr. Charles felt a growing determination to defend his family. For him, this wasn’t just about revenge—this was about protecting his family and preserving their honor. And with Victor by his side, he knew that his plans would unfold smoothly, as they always had.∞That night, in the living room of Mr. Charles's house, the warm atmosphere contrasted sharply with the tension rising between Dominic and his grandfather. Dominic stood tall before Mr. Charles, determination visible in his serious gaze. Mr. Charles, sitting in his chair, looked at his grandson with a stern yet gentle expression."Are
Daniel stepped into the emergency room, hearing the steady beep of medical monitors beyond the curtains and the occasional footsteps of nurses. His heart raced with worry for Ethan's condition.As the curtain was drawn back, his gaze locked onto Ethan lying on the bed. But what shocked Daniel was the smile on Ethan’s face. He seemed perfectly fine, showing no signs of having fainted or suffering from poisoning. In an instant, Daniel’s worry was replaced by deep confusion.“Sir…” Daniel spoke softly, still unable to believe what he was seeing. “Are… you alright?”Ethan looked at him casually and shrugged. “Well, yes, I’m fine. Why? Do I look like someone on their deathbed?” he replied.Daniel was stunned. “You look… incredibly healthy. I saw you faint suddenly after drinking Rachel’s drink.”
"Of course, we’ve arrived here. I can’t back down, especially since you’re here to protect me. Right?" Ethan replied. "Now let’s set up a plan: I’ll meet her, and you’ll stay nearby. Make sure no one suspects you. Do you understand?""I'm sorry, sir, but this isn't right. Our agreement was for you to follow my rules," Daniel rejected, unwilling to accept Ethan changing their arrangement."That agreement no longer applies, Daniel. What needs to be agreed upon is my plan," Ethan retorted, turning to open the car door, but Daniel quickly locked it from the driver’s side. This surprised and annoyed Ethan. "Daniel, what are you doing? Open the door.""I'm sorry, sir, but changing the agreement suddenly is not allowed," he said while starting the car."Don't be reckless, Daniel. Turn off the engine. If Rachel finds out I brought someone else, my plan could fall apa