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An Unwanted Visit?
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2025-04-10 18:54:35
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In the Name of Ambition Raising the Defenses
PietraI walked angrily toward Anton, who was leaning against the car with his phone in hand and a look that clearly indicated he’d been drinking. The situation irritated me deeply. “Are you insane? What are you doing here?” I asked, trying to keep my voice low to avoid drawing attention. “I needed to see you, Pietra. I had to know how you’re doing,” he said, stepping toward me, his movements slow and slightly uncoordinated.I glanced around, worried about curious eyes that might appear at any moment.
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-11In the Name of Ambition No Farewell
AaronI woke with a surprisingly good sense of relaxation. Opening my eyes, I saw Rebecca sleeping soundly in my arms. Her breathing was calm, serene. Not wanting to wake her, I stayed still for a few minutes, simply admiring her beauty. She felt like my girl—that’s how I thought of her. Mine. Only mine.But my rational side quickly scolded me. What am I still doing here? I had spent the night at Rebecca’s apartment, something entirely against my better judgment. I had one goal for being there, and I fulfilled that purpose with great effort. Too much effort, a betraying voice in my head reminded me.Again, reason intervened. None of that matters anymore. I did what needed to be done, and now it was time to get up and return to my normal routine.Carefully, I tried to remove
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-11In the Name of Ambition Memories of the Previous Night
PaollaI woke up feeling a little disoriented that morning. I reached for my phone under my pillow and realized it was already past noon. Worrying about what Aaron might be doing alone on a Saturday started to gnaw at me, especially since I’d overslept. However, when I checked my phone, I saw a text message from Aaron saying he had gone to visit his grandparents. I sighed in relief.I remembered the night before with Eric. We had been taking full advantage of Aaron’s nightly absences to execute our plan at Rebecca’s apartment, and every night, Eric and I would relax at my house—specifically in the bed I shared with Aaron. However, last night, Eric suggested we do something different, maybe go out and enjoy a night together at a discreet club. It was an idea I appreciated and immediately agreed to.
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-12In the Name of Ambition Strange Behavior
RebeccaI woke up, and as I expected, Aaron was no longer in bed. I lay there for a while, letting the events of the previous night run through my mind. Sleeping together wasn't part of the agreement. But even knowing that, I couldn't avoid the feeling of emptiness that lingered.Finally, I decided to get up and get on with the day. I needed something to occupy my mind. I decided to go to my painting room, a refuge where I could lose myself in colors and shapes. I picked up a blank canvas and started working, not even realizing what I was drawing until the image began to take shape. It was Aaron. His features emerged with ease that frightened me as if my hands knew what my heart wanted to express.The painting progressed quickly, and I focused only on that, trying to forget the great emotional confusio
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-12In the Name of Ambition Good Advice
AntonI was impatient and stressed. My visit to Pietra’s house kept replaying in my mind. I tortured myself over the mistake of going there unannounced, forcing a situation she had already made clear she didn’t want. I was trying to be better, to be responsible, to show Pietra I could be the man she expected. But nothing seemed to work. Going to the company every day, making decisions, learning to manage one of the most important sectors of Baumann Industries—all of it felt pointless if Pietra didn’t give me the chance to show her these changes.I tried to hold back, waiting for her to reach out, to miss me, but nothing happened. Each day without a sign from her left me more frustrated. I couldn’t control myself anymore. The idea of going to Pietra’s house and surprising her was becoming an obsession.
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-13In the Name of Ambition An Unwanted Visit
PietraI was finishing up cleaning the kitchen when the doorbell rang. I placed the dish towel on the hook by the sink and wondered who it could be. Without realizing I should go answer the door—or that one of my brothers could do it—I stood there, staring at my outfit: a lycra workout set I had bought in hopes of starting an exercise routine but had never actually used for that purpose. Time constraints and financial struggles didn’t help.I figured it might be Mirella, though that would be odd since she had mentioned having an important client that Saturday night. When the doorbell didn’t ring again, something stirred inside me. That wasn’t normal. Frowning, I headed toward the living room, already suspecting it was just a neighborhood kid playing a prank.To my surprise, the door was open, and I heard voi
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-13In the Name of Ambition Out of Place
PietraHearing my rejection, the disappointment on Andressa’s face was immediate, and it hit me hard. “Why can’t we go, Pietra?” Andressa asked, her sad eyes fixed on me.Her expression, and the question that followed, made it clear she felt I was taking away a rare opportunity from her. And in a way, I was. It wasn’t just about Anton’s invitation; it was about something much bigger. I knew opportunities like this—a morning at a wealthy family’s house, with a pool and no worries—were rare. And with Andressa’s surgery approaching, who knew when she’d get another chance to experience something like this? Recovery would be long, and even simple activities like swim
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-14In the Name of Ambition Sunday with Family
AntonI heard Pietra’s resigned sigh but didn’t let that small detail dampen the moment. The happiness I felt was too overwhelming to be overshadowed. Finally, Pietra was by my side—at least for the day—and that was all I needed right now.As I helped her out of the car and observed her siblings, Isaque and Andressa, with excitement radiating from their faces, it felt like a long-cherished dream was coming true. I had envisioned a Sunday like this so many times: Pietra and her family enjoying a peaceful, fun day together. Now that it was happening, I could barely believe it."Come on, I want to show you the pool area," I said, trying to contain my own excitement.Pietra nodded, still looking slightly uneasy, but she didn’t resi
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In the Name of Ambition Decisive Encounter
RebeccaWhen the doorbell rang early in the morning, a jolt of nervousness coursed through my body. Aaron. For some reason, I knew it was him. It was an almost instinctive feeling that made me scold myself for being so foolish. Who could predict a visit like this so early? But opening the door and seeing Aaron there, surprise enveloped me. Even though my thoughts were constantly with him, seeing him there, in the flesh, shook me.Aaron was standing in front of me, with an expression that mixed anxiety and determination. He wore a light blue shirt that highlighted his eyes, and his hair was slightly tousled as if he had run his hands through it many times."Aaron? What are you doing here so early?" I asked, uncertain about how to react to his presence. My heart was pounding, and I felt a lump form in my
In the Name of Ambition Bitter Taste
AaronI was exhausted when I returned home. I had finally achieved the goal I had been relentlessly pursuing, and soon, I would give Leonel Baumann the long-awaited great-grandchild. Yet, I didn’t feel the happiness I thought I would.The circumstances were bitter. All day, I had avoided thinking about coming home and the inevitable encounter with Paolla. I knew she would be waiting for me, as she did every night, with a smile on her face that had become almost ritualistic.When the door opened, there she was, sitting in the living room, scrolling through her latest high-tech smartphone, wearing that rehearsed smile.“How was your day at work, dear?” she asked, trying to sound casual.I replied mechanically that it had been a bus
In the Name of Ambition Objective Achieved!
AaronThe morning at the office followed its usual course as I tried to focus on an important report, but my mind kept wandering to troubling thoughts. The weight of lies and expectations was becoming unbearable.Suddenly, I heard a growing murmur, followed by firm footsteps approaching. I looked up and saw Leonel, my grandfather, standing in the doorway. A wave of tension washed over me. He never personally visited anyone's office; it was always people who went to his office—referred to in the halls as the "emperor's room."“Aaron, we need to talk,” he said, stepping in and closing the door behind him.His voice, though firm, carried a tone of seriousness that heightened my alertness.“Of course, Grandpa. Please, have a se
In the Name of Ambition Good News
AntonOn Saturday morning, the first thing I did after waking up was prepare to go to Pietra’s house, as I had promised the night before. After the dinner I made for her — a light pasta that, fortunately, she agreed to eat — I felt more at ease. I had made sure she was eating, something she had been neglecting for days due to her worry about Andressa.As I was descending the stairs of the mansion to leave, I ran into Anneliese. She looked at me with that knowing smile she always wore when she knew I was involved in something serious. “Going to Pietra’s house?” she asked, already knowing the answer. “
In the Name of Ambition Welcomed Help
PietraDespite the doctor’s words that the surgery was a success, four days after the procedure, Andressa still hadn’t woken up, and I was on the edge of collapse. With each passing minute, the anguish consumed me more. Anton was trying to stay by my side, offering support, his face reflecting the same worry I felt, even when I pushed him to return to his life and work. He barely knew Andressa, having seen my sister only twice, but his care was genuine. I felt grateful that he and Anneliese were trying to be a part of this, supporting me. Mirella was also by my side whenever she could, and that gave me some strength, even though, inside, I was falling apart.On Friday, after another exhausting day at the hospital, I felt like a rag. I had visited Andressa in the ICU, but nothing seemed to change, and the helplessness was eating me alive. I was exhausted, physically and emotionally. When Anton showed up at the hospital, ready to take me home after work, the last thing I had was the en
In the Name of Ambition The Weight of Lies
AaronThe night I slept at Rebecca’s apartment seems to have drastically changed my life. Paolla had become a completely different woman from the one I was used to, and it unsettled me. She was more loving, trying to please me in ways she never had before. Each affectionate gesture, every attempt to get closer, only seemed to widen the gap between us.Rebecca wouldn’t leave my thoughts. Pretending everything was fine with Paolla was becoming increasingly difficult. I started spending even more time at the office—not out of a willingness to work but as a way to avoid my wife and the guilt I felt.I also began visiting my grandparents more often, something I’d rarely done before. Previously, I only had dinner with them once a week, but that week alone, I’d gone to the Baumann mansion three times.On Friday, after the family dinner ended, Ettore, who had also been present, seized the moment as we were leaving the mansion to question me. He was a trusted man, always taking care of the fam
In the Name of Ambition Remorse...
AntonI sat down next to Pietra and held her hand tightly. She tried to pull away at first, perhaps to avoid any gesture of comfort, but I didn't let go. I felt terrible. In the last few hours, all the pieces had started to fall into place, and the guilt hit me hard.I remembered the day I found out that Pietra was working as a luxury escort. At the time, I had been petty and superficial, making judgments that I was now ashamed of. I never imagined that she was facing something as serious as her sister's surgery. I had no idea how serious the situation was.I looked at Anneliese, who was standing a little further away, watching everything in silence. She was the one who had opened my eyes earlier. She had gone to the Baumann Industries headquarters, demanding to know why I wasn't by Pietra's side at such a crucial moment.
In the Name of Ambition Unexpected Support
PietraMonday morning, the tension in the house was palpable, and my nerves felt almost unbearable. I tried to keep calm and project strength for my sister, but inside, I was on the verge of breaking. Every movement felt heavier, as though the weight of what lay ahead had settled squarely on my shoulders.Even with my chaotic thoughts, I stuck to my daily routine. I dropped Isaque off at school, where he would stay until the afternoon. The thought that I might not be back in time to pick him up haunted me, but thankfully, Mirella, always ready to lend a hand, had offered to pick him up and stay at my house until I returned. Her generosity left me speechless. I didn’t know how to thank her for this support in such a challenging moment.Although I wouldn’t be able to stay with Andressa during her postoperative recovery, I was determined to be by her side until the very last moment before her surgery and to wait until the procedure was over. I needed to be there, to feel like I was doing
In the Name of Ambition A Surprising Sunday
PietraThe Sunday at the Baumann house was turning out to be a completely different experience from anything I could have imagined. Anton’s grandparents, Berenice and Leonel, had surprised me from the start. They were kind, and welcoming, and treated both me and my siblings as if we had always been part of the family, without any distinction. It was something I hadn’t expected. I grew up attending expensive private schools on scholarships, surrounded by the elite. I knew all too well how snobbish and cruel these people could be. I had suffered quite a bit from prejudice over the years, but I learned to deal with it because I never expected anything different. I was prepared for disdain and condescension, but what I found at the Baumanns' house was the opposite. For years, I had formed a mental image of Berenice and Leonel, and they were completely shattering those impressions.After lunch, around one in the afternoon, I was surprised by the appearance of Anneliese. She was known to b
