Chapter 18 Luke and I arrived at a private villa near the beach, that afternoon the weather was very warm, I only wore a short dress with small flower motifs and tie my hair with a little hair hanging beside my face. Since that day, Luke seemed cold to me, he still replied to my messages, answered my calls, and came to the penthouse but I could feel the change and I didn't like it. When he got out of the car, he immediately grabbed my hand and intertwined it, I just looked at our hands with my other hand carrying a gift for Bobby. "Sarah," Luke said when his feet suddenly stopped and I immediately turned to him. "Do you trust me?" Luke said. "Trust you?" "Yes, do you trust me?" Luke said with his eyes that seemed to enter me. "Yes, but why all of a sudden?" "We need to make him believe," Luke said. “Yes, but—“ “Just trust me,” Luke said and as he led me inside I held him back and made him look at me again. “What?” Luke said. “I know the reason why now,” “What do you mean
Chapter 19The next day, I woke up alone, there was no Luke beside me and his side was already neat, I sat on the bed and saw the balcony door open, I could feel the fresh air touching my cheeks, cold.I intended to close the door but my steps stopped when I heard Luke's voice talking to someone on the phone. I didn't see him there because the curtain covered him."I'll see you tonight, I'm busy right now, I'll call you later," Luke said and his voice sounded soft, I was sure it was Brie.Luke hung up his phone and was surprised to see me there, he just stared at me without a word at that time and I didn't ask anything, I just went in to wash my face.I didn't close the bathroom door, so I could see Luke come into the room and sit on the bed facing me who was standing in the bathroom."Looks like you're going to be very busy tonight,""No, it's just Brie who forced me to come," Luke said.“You can go now if you want, I’ll tell Clara and cancel lunch with her,”“No, it’s okay,” Luke sa
Chapter 20I don't know if Luke is mad at me or not, but after he left that morning, we never met again and today he should have returned to England, he only answered my question last night coldly.Should I call him? He must be at the airport.But what if he ignores my call?I don't need to do this, we agreed not to put feelings in this matter.Sarah, what's wrong with you? Why do I need to feel uncomfortable being treated like this by him?"Sarah, are you in there?" I heard Rosie's voice calling me before she opened my bedroom door, she had never been like that before."What's wrong?""Nothing, I just wanted to know about your plan and Luke?" Rosie said before sitting on my bed."Up until now, everything has been going well, why?""I shouldn't have looked into the Smith family but I was curious enough and I found this," Rosie showed me a picture, it was a file that she scanned but I didn't understand what the file was.“What is that?”“This is the list of the Smith family’s inheritan
Chapter 21After trying to forget the memories with Arthur, it felt harder than I imagined, even every time I forgot him I only remembered him and the memories appeared more often in my head.How could it not be? The memories he built to make me submit to him were indeed very perfect, but it was so disgusting if I imagine it now.That stupid girl, I wanted to curse her in front of her face, but that was me, me who used to admit how stupid I was.That day Rosie didn't go to work, she was at home and busy cleaning the entire room after making breakfast for me, the girl was quite diligent, or maybe because she was still young? Ah, not really."Have you eaten?""Yes, I had breakfast first because I wanted to clean up," Rosie said.I saw the girl going here and there with a vacuum cleaner in her hand, the TV was also on so I could watch it, but this time Rosie didn't watch the news, she watched all the variety shows, that kid is unpredictable.Just finished washing my dirty dishes, I saw R
Chapter 22Walking into the building, some people there greeted me, bowed their bodies, and welcomed me warmly, I never imagined it would be this easy to get back what I lost before.Mr. Derick walked beside me he is the owner of the company, and I am just someone who is tasked with helping him, let's call me his daughter. He is Mary's best friend, Derick was willing to help me after I told him everything and mentioned Mary's name in front of him, their ages seemed not much different, I could see the worry on Derick's face every time I mentioned Mary's name.The man took me to the 52nd floor where his room was and my room would be later because I would work with him so we would always be seen together. Seeing him was like seeing my father, ah I miss him so much, it's been a long time since I came to his grave.Derick took me into his room, the place was really big and clean, with a large window right behind his desk. The whole city seemed to be visible from there.“Sit down, I don’t n
Chapter 23“What makes you think you can take me away just like that? And how did you know I worked there? I didn’t even tell you anything, and why did you come to see me? I thought we were done and you could go back to your wife,”Luke just stared at me at that time, we were at a restaurant for lunch, and he hadn’t opened his mouth since earlier, just staring at me like that.“I was very busy when I went back to England, that’s why I couldn’t contact you, and I didn’t know if our relationship was over,” Luke said.“Excuse me, our relationship? There’s nothing between us, I mean what happened between us I think it’s over since you wanted to go back to your wife,”“Didn’t I say I needed your help too?” Luke said.“For what? Just to make her jealous?”“I’ll tell you when the time comes, how are you? And why did you suddenly work at that company?” Luke said.“As you can see, I’m amazing, and of course, this is part of the plan, but I also need this job, how did you know I work here?”“Fr
Chapter 24 Back home after a tiring day, my first day at work was much more surprising than I had imagined, especially since Luke suddenly came out of nowhere. Entering the penthouse and smelling the delicious aroma from the kitchen, it must be Rosie preparing dinner, it's been a long time since I ate her cooking, and I can't lie if her cooking is delicious and suits my taste. "Are you home?" Rosie turned to me, she was wearing an apron on her body to protect her clothes from oil. I didn't answer her and just sat on the island chair, supporting my chin with my hand while looking at Rosie's back who was busy with the cooking in front of her. "How was your first day at work? Jodie asked how you were, he said you were hard to contact lately," Rosie said. "Really? I don't think I'm that busy, I'm just—" "Waiting for news from that guy?" Rosie cut me off, she turned around with the pan in her hand and placed the carbonara pasta with grilled chicken on top of my plate before looking
Chapter 25 I woke up late because Arthur woke me up last night, I rushed to go and saw Rosie at the dining table but with her plate empty, it seemed like she had just finished breakfast, her eyes were a little puffy but I didn't have time to ask, I just took a sip of milk in her glass before leaving. I didn't even have time to dress up and just tied my hair with a clip, I took one of Mary's cars in the basement. When I stopped at a red light I tried to put a little make-up on my face especially lipstick on my lips so I didn't look pale, I didn't have time to take a shower and only washed my face and brushed my teeth. This was indeed not a good day for me, I haven't even had time to study the material in today's meeting. I took the time to stop by the drive-thru coffee shop to order a hot latte as usual and make sure I wasn't late. When I arrived at the office I immediately brought my coffee cup and my bag, I kept hearing the ringing on my phone but I ignored it because I had to
Chapter 76 Five months had passed, and Sarah's baby bump was now visible. The pregnancy had brought a new sense of joy and purpose to her life. She and Luke had become inseparable, and their love for each other had only grown stronger. One sunny afternoon, they decided to visit Cheesy Cheese, their favorite restaurant, for lunch. As they walked in, Rosie's face lit up with a warm smile. She rushed over to Sarah, embracing her tightly. "Oh, Sarah! You're glowing!" Rosie exclaimed, eyeing Sarah's baby bump. "I'm so happy for you!" Jodie, the restaurant's owner, also came over to congratulate Sarah. "You two are going to make amazing parents!" he said, beaming with excitement. As they sat down at their favorite table, Luke couldn't help but notice how happy Sarah looked. She was radiant, and her eyes sparkled with joy. He smiled, feeling grateful to be a part of her life. Their food arrived, and Sarah dug in with gusto. Luke chuckled as he watched her savor each bite. "You're
Chapter 75 Rosie pulled back from the hug and looked up at Luke with serious eyes. "Luke, I need to tell you something else," she said. "Sarah's been having a really tough time lately. She's been feeling anxious and scared, and she's been having trouble sleeping." Luke's expression turned concerned, and he nodded for Rosie to continue. "She's been trying to hide it from you, Luke, but I can see it. She's terrified of Arthur, and she's terrified of what might happen to her and the baby," Rosie said, her voice barely above a whisper. Luke's jaw clenched in anger, and he looked like he was ready to take on the world. But Rosie placed a hand on his arm, calming him down. "Luke, I need you to promise me something," she said. "I need you to promise me that you won't say anything to Sarah about this. She's not ready to talk about it, and I don't want her to feel like we're ganging up on her." Luke's expression turned thoughtful, and he nodded slowly. "I promise, Rosie. I won't say anyt
Chapter 74As they watched the movie, Sarah couldn't help but feel a sense of relaxation wash over her. She had been so stressed out lately, what with Arthur's threats and her own personal demons. But being surrounded by Luke and Rosie, watching a silly rom-com, made her feel like everything was going to be okay.As the movie played on, Sarah found herself laughing and smiling along with the characters on screen. She felt like she was finally starting to unwind, to let go of all the tension and anxiety that had been building up inside her.But just as she was starting to relax, Sarah's phone buzzed with an incoming text. She hesitated for a moment, wondering if she should ignore it or check to see who it was. But something about the timing of the text made her feel uneasy, and she decided to check it.As she pulled out her phone and looked at the screen, her heart sank. The text was from an unknown number, and all it said was: "I'm watching you."Sarah's eyes widened as she felt a chi
Chapter 73 Sarah, Luke, and Rosie pulled up to the familiar sight of Cheesy Cheese, the fast food restaurant where Sarah used to work. Rosie, who was sitting in the backseat, let out a excited squeal as they parked the car. "I'm so down for some cheesy goodness!" she exclaimed, bouncing up and down in her seat. Sarah laughed and playfully rolled her eyes. "You're such a cheese addict, Rosie." Luke chuckled and put his arm around Sarah. "Well, I think we can all agree that Cheesy Cheese has the best cheeseburgers in town." As they walked into the restaurant, Sarah was hit with a wave of nostalgia. The smell of fried potatoes and sautéed onions wafted through the air, transporting her back to her days working behind the counter. Jodie, the manager of Cheesy Cheese, looked up from the kitchen and did a double take as he saw Sarah walking towards him. "Sarah! Oh my god, it's been ages!" he exclaimed, rushing over to give Sarah a hug. Sarah laughed and hugged Jodie back. "I k
Chapter 72 Sarah emerged from the bathroom, the pregnancy test clutched in her hand. Luke's eyes locked onto hers, and he could see the result written all over her face. It was negative. Luke's face fell, and he couldn't help but feel a pang of disappointment. He had been so excited at the prospect of becoming a father, and now it seemed like that dream was still out of reach. Rosie, who had just woken up, stumbled out of the bedroom, bleary-eyed and confused. "What's going on?" she asked, taking in the scene before her. But then her eyes landed on the pregnancy test in Sarah's hand, and her face lit up with excitement. "Oh my god, is it...?" she trailed off, her eyes scanning Sarah's face for the answer. But when she saw the look of disappointment on Sarah's face, her own expression fell. "Oh no," she said, her voice filled with sympathy. "I'm so sorry, guys." Sarah forced a smile onto her face. "It's okay," she said. "I'm just glad I'm not pregnant. I was really worrie
Chapter 71 Rosie and Sarah sat together in the living room, enjoying each other's company on a rare day off for Rosie. Luke had gone to the charity, and Sarah had offered to keep Rosie company at home. As they sipped their coffee and chatted, Rosie turned to Sarah with a curious expression. "Sarah, can I ask you something?" she said. Sarah nodded, intrigued. "Of course, what is it?" Rosie leaned in, her eyes sparkling with interest. "How does it feel to be you today? After everything you've been through, I mean." Sarah thought for a moment before responding. "It's...different," she said finally. "I feel like I've grown so much as a person. I've learned to face my fears and stand up for myself." Rosie nodded, a warm smile on her face. "I can see that," she said. "You're stronger now, Sarah. You're not the same person you were a year ago." Sarah laughed, a hint of self-deprecation in her voice. "I'm still a work in progress, Rosie. I'm still figuring things out." Rosie's
Chapter 70 Sarah and Luke had been working tirelessly on their charity business, and it was finally starting to take off. They had been receiving donations and support from all over the city, and they were able to help more and more people in need. Sarah was thrilled to see the impact they were making, and she felt a sense of purpose and fulfillment that she had never felt before. She was finally able to put the drama with Arthur behind her and focus on building a better life with Luke. As they worked together, Luke made sure to fill Sarah's days with happiness and love. He would surprise her with small gifts and gestures, and he would always be there to listen to her and make her feel better. But despite their happiness, the long hours and hard work were starting to take a toll on them. One day, as they were walking back to their car after a particularly long day, Sarah looked pale and exhausted. Luke noticed it immediately and put his arm around her. "Hey, are you okay?" h
Chapter 69 The four friends sat around the dinner table, laughing and chatting as they enjoyed their meal. Jodie was particularly excited, regaling them with stories of his upcoming wedding. "I'm telling you, it's going to be the best day ever!" he exclaimed, his eyes shining with enthusiasm. Sarah smiled, happy to see her friend so happy. She turned to Rosie and asked, "So, how about you? Do you have a special someone in your life?" Rosie's face turned bright red as she mumbled, "N-no, I'm still single." But before Rosie could elaborate, Jodie jumped in, a mischievous glint in his eye. "Oh, come on, Rosie, don't be shy! I saw the way that guy was looking at you last night. And he even opened the car door for you! You're definitely taken." Rosie's face turned an even deeper shade of red as she protested, "Jodie, stop it! That was just a friend." Sarah smiled, happy to see Rosie so happy. "I'm just glad you're happy, Rosie," she said. "Just be careful, okay? Don't give your hear
Chapter 68 Arthur's face twisted with rage as he glared at Sarah. "You think you're so clever, don't you?" he spat. "But you're not. You're just a foolish little girl who thinks she can take on me." Sarah stood her ground, her eyes flashing with defiance. "I'm not afraid of you, Arthur," she said, her voice steady. Arthur's laughter was cold and menacing. "You should be," he sneered. "I'm the one who's been making headlines, who's been making your life a living hell. And you think you can just waltz in here and confront me?" Sarah's eyes narrowed. "You're the one who's been causing all the problems, Arthur," she said. "You're the one who's been manipulating everyone, using your wealth and power to get what you want." Arthur's face turned red with rage. "How dare you," he snarled. "I'm the one who's been making this city great, who's been creating jobs and opportunities. And you're just a selfish little brat who only cares about yourself." Sarah's smile was cold and calcula