Hmm. The egg is cooked well.Although it was only a simple breakfast, it was fulfilling."...Slow down. You will choke yourself." He refilled my cup.I looked at him baffled.He was still willing to share more?Kane saw my stare and raised his brow. "What are you looking at? If you are finished then let's go."He then stood up after swallowing the rest of his food. I did not voice out my confusion since I am afraid everything would suddenly vanish. It was rare for this man to be generous to me. I should savor this first before it disappeared.I was about to clean the table when he stopped me. "I would clean that later. You'll be late for your class."I followed him to his car and sat comfortably. I usually ate breakfast at the university's cafeteria. So it was quite novel for me to have a fulfilling breakfast before going to school. Not to mention I was served with warm milk. It was satisfying.But then my awareness rose.Why is Kane so generous today?"Hey. What's the matter with you
A/n: This chapter is fixed. **** But thanks to Kane and his foul mouth, my mind become distracted and the dead rabbit was put in the corner of my mind. At lunch, I suddenly receive a message. [Let's go have lunch together.] I rubbed my eyes to check if I am not seeing things. But the content and the name of the sender did not change. [Sender: Kane] It was from Kane's old number. It was still really working. But wait....how come he knows my number? The number I exchanged with him back then in middle school was already thrown away. I changed my number after I moved here to the Golden Mansion. And we never exchanged our numbers since then. Perhaps he got it from Gabrielle? Well, that's plausible. Gabrielle even sent Kane to check on me. Wait. Another realization came to me. Why Gabrielle sent a message to Kane of all people about me? Her first choice should be Layla. Since Layla and I were closer. Or Levi, since Gabrielle was close to Levi and she could easily ask for a f
There were still at least two untouched dishes left on the table. But I couldn't eat any longer. I put down my utensils and rested for a while. Kane glanced at me, "You eat so little. These two dishes are for you." My lips twitched. This man really wanted to stuff me to death, right? "I can't eat it anymore. You ordered it so you finish it." "You are wasting food." "..." Who was wasting food here?! You are the one who decided to have a big meal and dragged me to clean up your mess. "Then just let them pack it and eat it later," I suggested. There's no need to fight with this man if I don't want to be frustrated by him. "Alright. I'll cook this again at dinner." I nodded but then stopped. What does he mean by dinner? "...Are we still going to eat dinner together?" Kane nodded as if it was a normal occurrence. "Yeah, so you have to wait for me later." I looked at him wide-eyed. "My class ends at four. While your class ends at seven." Kae looked at me in surprise. "You k
Kane also realized that I don't plan to answer him or prolong this conversation. He got bored so he looked at my drawing instead. "A talking bread?" "!" I immediately closed my sketchbook. "How long have you been there?" I immediately opened another topic to redirect his attention. Kane raised his brow, "When you checked your phone." "..." That was ten minutes ago, right? I suddenly realized something and looked around. Thankfully, this library was not famous for students of this school. Although there were some who come here now and then, the table I chose was at the farthest corner and very unnoticeable. And this evening, I am only the student left. Fortunately, no one followed Kane here. I sighed in relief. I looked at the man who wanted to open my sketchbook to take a look again. I immediately took it away and put it in my bag. "Why did you not text me?" "I know where you would be so there's no need. By the way, why your drawings don't have any people?" "...." It see
Ever since then, I could no longer attend Art class. The only relief I have over my stressful childhood days was gone, making me more timid, gloomy, and restrained. All my drawing tools were confiscated, leaving me with nothing to do but practiced the most hateful thing for me- music. It was the most distressing time of my childhood days. I started to grow tired of things. I would always end up locked up because of my lack of motivation to finish my 'homework'. Nor have fun in anything. I can't do anything I want, what's the purpose of living then? As a child, I was not given the freedom to do what I want. My sister Anna was the only one who noticed my changes. She was worried about me. So one day, she sneaked out a sketchbook and a set of pens in my room. It was her own sketchbook. Because she was not good at art and most of her time was used in practicing piano, her sketchbook was neat as new. "Hide it. Don't let Mom see it, okay?" Anna risked sneaking in the sketchbook for my
*** Today would be surely more exhausting than yesterday. Why? Because Kane and I happened to have the same schedule. When I went out of my room, I saw him preparing the table for the two of us. His hair was still wet and he was not dressed in his tracksuit which made me remember that today both of us have an early class. After eating, I put down my spoon and blurted out what I have been thinking. "Can we go to school in separate ways?" Kane was also done eating. He raised his dark brow, "Why? Both of us have the same direction so why not one of us hitch the ride? If you want, I can drive your car." "No." I immediately answered. I could not afford to be seen with Kane even though there were fewer students around early in the morning. He drove me to the school yesterday and although he did not come out of the car and drove away, my heart had been tense for fear someone would spot me coming out of Kane's car. Also... "And can we not eat lunch together?" "Why? We both have the
I was suddenly overwhelmed by these girls. These classmates of mine never bother me nor do I bother to talk to them. So being surrounded by them and acting all friendly all of a sudden took me by surprise. It was still early and the professor out first class hasn't started yet. The other classmates were also looking on this way, waiting for me to answer. Did the matter really go big this time? Just yesterday it was all peace. Ah, I was not able to pay attention to my surroundings yesterday because of the dead rabbit incident and Kane's strong and annoying presence. So I did not know that the video and the bet were starting to spread at that time. And today, it seemed that everyone knows about it. Ah so much for avoiding trouble. Seeing these people's curious gazes, I answered slowly. "...A hundred percent." It was silent for a few seconds then a loud cheer followed. "Yes! I have chosen the right bet!" "It is right to believe in our own department!" I was stunned for a mom
Shocking things just came after another. The cute girl was so enthusiastic that she even want to show the website of the club of Art Department and showed me my 'fan club'. However, the professor arrived at the moment. She had no choice but to go back to her seat with a disappointed expression. However, after the class, these girls surrounded me again. Since they learned that I did not avoid them because I looked down on them, they began to introduce themselves. Aside from knowing Denise's name, the cute girl wearing a pair of glasses was called Kate, and the blue-haired girl was Alexa. I learned a lot of things from them. These girls wanted to befriend me on the first day, however, when they learned that I was part of Golden Heirs they hesitated and first watched from afar. According to them, the Golden Heirs were always in the spotlight and they have fun clubs. They thought it was too undeserving of them to become friends of someone important. They also thought I would ignor
After listening for an hour, I came to believe that Kane did really visit me in those times as he told me some of the things he was concerned with. It seemed that he bottled it all up. Kane pouted, "When I came to visit you, aside from the first few times, you don't look like you missed me. You are happy with them. Especially with that person named Hugh. You are being too close to him. Are you sure he doesn't have a crush on you? Whenever your group hang out, he was always there." "Because he is part of the group. Don't worry about Hugh, I think he has a crush on Lilac." "Your dormitory friend? But they looked like they hate each other." "Didn't we also start that way?" Kane chuckled, "Right. It only changed when you played Cupid." I could not help but smile at the memory. Wait.... I slapped Kane's arm. "You are changing the topic. I am still angry at you." Although I said that, there was no really no anger in my heart anymore. I just wanted to make it difficult for Kane for
My consciousness started to stir as I felt someone wiping my face. The wet towel then wiped my neck, arms, and hands. Although I am already aware, my body was numb and I couldn't move. I wasn't in the mood to bother about it. The one who was wiping my hands and face was so gentle in his movements, that I slowly fell to sleep afterward.The grumbling in my stomach woke me up. But the dizziness made me groan.I felt a movement beside me. That person gently brushed the hair away from my face."Dizzy?" His gentle voice was familiar but the aching in my head made me muddle-headed to think bout it further.I muttered, "Head...hurts..."That person massaged my head and spoke in a low voice, "You should drink a hang-over medicine. Here...." That person's voice was low and magnetic. It calmed my heart immediately.With my eyes closed, the man lifted me up until I was able to sit up from the bed. The man grumbled as he helped me drink, "....Paul made me drink you again, right? That man never l
When I disappeared that year, the Cruz family suddenly break ties with the Golden Corp. Then they began attacking the Mckenzie family. There was a huge case involved regarding the murder of Mrs. Cruz. When I first heard about it, I was shocked. According to Denise, the Mckenzie family was behind the accident which caused Mrs. Cruz and the unborn child to die. I put the pieces together and understood why Uncle Tristan used such methods to threaten us. Although it was a bit unfair that I am the one receiving the scare of his threats, I still felt bad about it. It turned out that the Mckenzie was more disgusting than I thought. I don't want to admit that I came from that family. My parents were actually the person who caused so much pain to Kane's family. After knowing the truth, my anger towards Uncle Tristan and Kane dissipated a lot. I had become more obedient as a hostage which in return, Uncle Tristan gave me a bit more freedom. He allowed me to socialize here and let me meet m
Three years later.... Many friends and families of the graduates came to attend the graduation. I have become one of the elite students who graduated with flying colors. I looked around the hall looking for familiar figures. "Stella Mary, congratulations." My classmate, Hugh, with a thick Russian accent, came to congratulate me. He was one of the friends I made here at the university. "Thanks, Hugh. Did your family come?" "They will arrive later. You know how my family always comes late." I laughed at Hugh's answer. "Stella Mary! Congratulations! I know you will come out on top of your course!" One of my dorm mates, Jamie, hugged me. She put the flowers she brought into my hands. "Hey, don't huggle Stella on your own. My turn." Lilac, who came after Jamie, pushed the latter away and hugged me. Jamie and Lilac were both of my dorm mates for three years. We have become friends since then. It's been three years since I stayed at the university. I did not expect I would stay
Snow was falling. As far as my eyes can see, the whole world was covered in a white blanket. Just where the heck am I? Am I in the north pole? I was unconscious the whole time. When I woke up, I was already in this small villa where snow was constantly falling. I bet I am in another country. Because there was no way it was snowing in the middle of summer. And the mountain of snow outside the window just tells me that I am in a cold country where snow was falling for a long time now. I hugged the thick overcoat and felt saddened by the fact that I am a hostage. "Young Miss. The adviser is here." Adviser? I moved my wheelchair and went to the study room. Fortunately, these people did not mistreat me even though my status was a hostage. They provided me with everything I need like food and clothing. But I couldn't get my phone or tablet back. Any kind of communication was cut off. The only people who were allowed to talk to me were these guards. Because I know that it was Uncle Tr
Kane's eyes were bloodshot. "It is you who said to me that I should love only one woman who moved my heart. And it is Stella. I won't love anyone but her in this life. No matter if she was once a Mckenzie, I don't care. Even if you don't accept her, I will only love her. The Mckeznie? To hell with them. I don't care what you do to them. But you have to return Stella to me." Tristan's face turned dark as well. "You can love anyone but not her. She has a blood of a Mckenzie, a red-head-" "I don't care! I love her, Dad! To me, she is the woman I want to spend the rest of my life. If you can't accept that, then I won't force you. Just tell me where she is." "I can't. With her around, our fight with the Mckenzie will complicate you. You are already unstable. If she is by your side, it will affect your decision-" "I am not interested in fighting the Mckenzie. You can fight with them the way you want." "Kane...Are you saying you would rather choose that woman than our family?" Tristan
..... "Master, I have received a call from Young Master Kane. He is on his way here." The head butler came to report to Tristan. The head butler felt uncomfortable for lying to his young master. But he couldn't disobey his Master's orders. Tristan was standing on the window looking at the bright moon above. He did not react to the head butler's report and just continue to stare at the dark sky. When the head butler thought that he would be dismissed, the man asked. "Has she arrived safely?" The head butler bowed and answered, "Yes, Master. The people there called me a few minutes ago that they have arrived at their accommodations." "How long is it until her legs will heal?" "It's about a month, Master." "Don't let her come out of that place then. Watch her closely. If she ever made contact with my son, changed the address. I don't care which country she lives." The head butler hesitated a bit. "Master...I know I am going out of line by asking this, but is it really alright
"I don't believe it as well. So I dig deeper into this so we can prove that the Cruz empire is innocent. However...." "But what?" Kane asked in a heavy tone. "Things got more suspicious. The more I investigate the more I found their movement fit all the missing pieces in the puzzle. I think someone higher up in your company has control over all of this. " "...Send me the details." Kane was having difficulties accepting all of this. He wouldn't believe it as long as he see it with his own eyes. He could not accept that his own people would do this to the people close to him. A while later, he received an email from Eduardo. Kane printed all of them and was stunned when he read every page. If it was other people, they wouldn't be able to find out the involvement of Cruz Empire in this incident. They were meticulous enough and did not leave any traces. However, Eduardo was not an ordinary person. He has the means to dig up and his intelligence could find the minute flaws that the
They were the people who kept sending threats with fresh blood. They are the people who caused me to have an accident.Dread came to my whole being. I looked up at the thin middle-aged man with red eyes.Are they here to kill me?This was the first time I saw them in action. There was no doubt that they were here to harm me.I could not help but tear up.After battling with Mckenzie and persevering, I thought I could finally start a new life without being afraid anymore. But it looked like I could not do that anymore.I stared at the man with tears in my eyes, "Are you here to kill me then?"The thin middle-aged man just looked at me, "I want to. But if I do that, I am afraid it will drive my son insane. Like what happened to me."Huh?Son?Suddenly, the familiarity that kept nagging me found its missing piece. The deadpan face overlapped to the face of a handsome middle-aged gentleman."Uncle Tristan?" I asked in bewilderment."So you still recognize me, huh?"His words confirmed my