“You wish to see your grandmother, right?” said Jullian. Instantaneously, Eunice’s face darkened upon hearing that. Displeased at how he put his nose on her family matters, she couldn’t keep her cool. “What is it to you if I am, Mr. Lopez?” she snapped. “Whoa, please, I have a genuine intention. You do not need to overwork and treat me as your enemy.” “Then how should I treat Mr. Lopez instead?” Eunice asked. Her voice was laced with sarcasm. “Well, since our companies are doing a project together, you can trust me as your subordinate until you accept me as your friend. I believe it is not too much. What do you think, Miss Tsui?” Jullian’s response. Eunice fell silent, and Jullian assumed she had permitted him to continue. “Alright. Hear me out… Robert Lim is hosting a surprise banquet for Miranda and Leah, and he only invites the elite families. But one highlight of the party is Madam Mirasol. She will also be present at the banquet. Therefore, I believe it could be the ideal
CHRISTIAN POV After instructing Paul, Christian returned to the presidential suite and found Eunice sketching something on her drawing tablet. But when he approached her, he noticed that she was dazed. ~ "That was really spectacular," he said, praising Eunice’s work as he sat beside her on the sofa and watched her resume drawing. “Thank you.” Eunice turned to look at him, her eyes gleaming with pride. As her hand glided across the screen, deftly wielding the drawing pen, he couldn't help but admire her. The fluidity of her movements and the skill with which she created her art were genuinely awe-inspiring. "Where do you plan to build that?" he asked after he settled comfortably on the soft cushion. He could presume that Eunice had almost completed the draft as she was now applying colors to her drawing. "Hm? Where should I build this children's park? Actually, I'm considering it for Jillian. But I also thought about building this park in the neighborhood where Mama lived with G
Eunice was dazed momentarily. After a moment of silence, she looked at Wanda blankly. “Do you think so?” she collected her thoughts and asked. The latter nodded, staring at her with earnestness. “You never share who Jillian’s father is. You have photos of him, don’t you?” Wanda confronted Eunice, waiting for her reply as if her life depended on the gossip. Eunice pondered whether she would show the stolen shots, but Jillian’s cute voice sounded before she could do that. He was complaining to Wanda. “Auntie, hurry and doll up, mommy! I want to see her gown.” Although he had observed his mother in various attire, she required his approval beforehand because his godmother, Wanda, had made her wear those sexy clothes! Hence, he had to watch her closely! Wanda couldn’t help but chuckle when she saw how impatient he was. She had no choice but to stop gossiping and focus on work. Who can resist such a handsome spectator? “Alright. My team will do your mommy’s hair and makeup first. So
“Mommy!” Jillian called, snapping her out of her reverie. “What is it, baby?” Eunice smiled apologetically, then inquired. Jillian made a sad face as he said, “Grandpa and I are leaving now. Call me once you return from the banquet, okay?” “Alright, baby. Let’s talk more later.” Eunice nodded dotingly, assuring him to do that. She then reminded him. “Listen to Grandpa, okay?” “I am a good boy, mommy. So do not worry!” Jillian raises his arm and does the pose, showing off his baby muscles. Eunice chuckled. No doubt, her son is the source of her happiness and strength. She softened her gaze at her bright son. She missed him terribly, and nothing she wished now was going home. “Great, then. I love you, baby.” “I love you too, Mommy! Bye!” Jillian blew a kiss before he turned off his tablet and faced Edward, who was waiting patiently behind him. He stretched his arms toward the man, saying, “Let’s go, Grandpa!” “Alright, Shadow is waiting now.” Edward picked him up and carried hi
It’s hilarious that they conspired against her company while staying in her hotel. In recent months, news circulated in the underground world that supercars are sold in the black market before they are released to the public. According to the initial investigation, these car engines were copied from the original models. It has become a significant problem for car manufacturers like hers, the Muller Motor Corp. The syndicate goes to great lengths. Sometimes, they will purchase a model for millions of dollars, study its engine, copy it, and sell it to another company as a new brand model. They have experts to amplify and enhance the engines, then claim they developed it themselves. This was what happened to the latest race car Mark has developed. Someone sneaks in the company and takes all important data. The new amplified engine was planned to race for the F1 Piston Cup in 2026. Mark Xavier, as the head mechanic engineer on the Muller Motor Corp racing team, was enraged when somet
Mark noticed when Eunice’s face lit up. He understood why she had that kind of reaction. Eunice longed to hear more stories about her dad. Thus, tiny information could make her both excited and sad. She’s excited to learn what kind of person he is and sad because she wishes to grow up with him and meet his grandson. Her dad, Willard Muller, has an excellent reputation among the elite in secret society. These elites are known as the leaders of every nation. Rather than joining the Noble Society, he worked for humanitarian rights by joining the Global Eagle Force. One of his missions is to stop illegal activities and apprehend international syndicates and world terrorists. He went on several dangerous missions and trained juniors as new agents. That was one of many things her mom used to tell her during the time she was still alive. She would say, “Your daddy has risked his life so that at least many people would enjoy a peaceful life. The world is no longer safe, but your dad woul
“I’ll go look for Eunice,” said Christian. He rose from the chair and was about to leave, but Mark blocked his way. “We can’t hide the truth forever, you know that. Eunice can be led to believe she is a widow if we conceal it from her, but what about Jullian?” “What do you mean by that, Mark?” Christian glared at him. “How long can we intercept Jullian’s investigation about his twin brother? He has a high rank in GEF. He had excellent people around him. So we shouldn’t underestimate him. Eventually, he’ll find the truth, and some information will leak out, such as Jillian’s marriage, which he pretends to as Jullian. By the time everything unfolds, how will we explain to Eunice that we concealed the truth?” Christian glared at Mark, hinting at shutting up. “So what are you suggesting we do, then? Tell Eunice that you aren’t a widow, actually, because the man registered on your marriage certificate was someone else! He is Jullian Lopez, healthy and alive.” Christian gritted his tee
Eunice knitted her brows when Jullian replied with an emoji wink. She scoffed and rolled her eyes. She then caught a glimpse of someone familiar to her. “Karina?” Eunice saw a group of women younger than her for years. She was then startled when they slapped someone. As she approached them, a chill immediately exuded from her body. As she got nearer, she finally caught their conversation and listened briefly. “Yo, bitch! Are you really serious about going to the party in a dress like that? Oh, my! Look at her. Miss Leah is correct; she is as good as garbage!” The group laughed as that was delivered. The girl named Karina lowered her head and didn’t retort. She merely clenched her fist to control her emotions and remind herself not to engage or argue. Meanwhile, Eunice couldn’t remain hidden any longer. She scanned those girls but failed to recognize them. She wondered which family they belonged to, and she would retaliate on behalf of her cousin Karina. She must get the names of
BALLROOM HALLKarina and Kyline stood by the railings and watched the mother-daughter performance.She couldn’t help but chuckle and shake her head when memories of the past played like a fast motion inside her head.“I endured everything they did to my family because they were putting a knife on my neck. However, tonight, I will no longer tolerate these things,” said Karina.She couldn’t fight against Leah because her mother would bear the consequences. She will be punished in her place.But now she will retaliate, and getting Alberta to change her heart is just the beginning. She will not stop until the world doesn’t see this mother-daughter duo’s true colors.Kyline, who remains silent but listens keenly on the side, stares at Karina’s back. She has enough information about the Dela Cruz family and has heard the drama within the family.However, she could not understand why this family hates the Tsui’s.Perhaps she would not understand their conflicts because she was pampered as th
“Are you blind? I was with Mr. Meier. Why did you block my way? Look what you’ve done to me! Ahh! Now I don’t know where he went!”Through clenched teeth, Leah continued to scold the server. She is furious, not only because the red wine has stained her dress but also because Christian has slipped away from her palm.It should be her perfect chance to get close to him!While Leah was daydreaming, the waiter pressed his lips together to not escape a chuckle upon seeing how indignant she was. And rather than worrying about himself, he simply ignored her whining and said,“Miss Leah, you better change your dress before looking for Mr. Meier. I’m sure he would not be pleased to see you like this.”Leah was livid at how the waiter acted arrogantly instead. She wasn’t happy with the way he responded to her.“You! Who are you to tell me what to do?!“ She screamed and lifted her hand to slap the waiter.Fortunately, Miranda is quick. She rushed to her daughter’s side before the situation escal
“This woman is useless! Wasn’t she worried we would stop our collaboration?”Not long after, Leah found Alberta’s post. The latter’s anger instantly flared at the audacity of the former’s defiance.“What’s wrong?” Miranda was startled when Leah suddenly fretted at her side. She looked around, worried that guests might see this scene. Immediately, she appeased her daughter. “Calm down. We’re about to be introduced.”Leah stomped her foot, which caused Miranda’s eyes to constrict involuntarily. “Leah, I said, pull yourself together!”“Mom! How could I be? That woman, Alberta! She deleted her previous post and made a statement in favor of Eunice. I don’t know what happened, but her mind changed suddenly, which was strange. Someone must influence her!”“Is that true? That woman is like a dog wagging her tail upon meeting you. I heard she is your die-hard fan, following your social media and copying your style to the point of dressing up just like you. Thus, whatever you say is impossible.
“Stop talking lies, Karina! How could Eunice own a multi-million couture house?” Alberta doubted this fact.“It isn’t impossible, of course. Sister Eunice’s dad isn’t only from a humble background, as everyone thought. Establishing a company is not difficult for her. Instead, it’s a piece of cake.”Karina herself was still in disbelief that Eunice owned this resort. She also suspected that Eunice owned Meier Holdings. Why does Christian Meier waste time helping her through college if she did not?Unless the CEO of Meier Holdings likes Eunice, the explanation she could only think of.“You said that Eunice’s father is rich?” Karina’s revelation shocked Alberta. On the one hand, despite what she learned, she still had the urge to mock Eunice. “Oh, I get it. Of course, her mother hooked up with a wealthy man. That’s why even though she has a lot of wealth now, the truth would not change that she is a daughter outside of marriage! It means her mother is only a mistress!”Karina raised one
“Miss Leah, can I talk to you?”Miranda and Leah were heading toward the ballroom entrance when someone suddenly blocked their path in the hallway.Leah frowned upon recognizing the woman, while Miranda became irate at her sudden approach.“Who are you?” Miranda impatiently inquired, giving a haughty glare. Suddenly, the woman came to a stop, feeling embarrassed.“Madam, I...” Alberta, the woman waiting for them, was taken aback when questioned like this; she was also disappointed that Miranda didn’t recognize her after the favor she’d done for Leah. “It’s me, madam. I’m the person who caught Eunice Tsui flirting with Miss Leah’s fiance, Jullian Lopez.”“Oh, then? What do you want? Have you come to claim a reward?”Miranda’s straightforwardness with Alberta made Leah anxious. Her mom’s bluntness would ruin her plans.“Mom...” Leah pleaded, gently pulling on the fabric of her mother’s elegant dress. Without uttering a single word, they conveyed their thoughts through eye contact. Leah
“Is there something I shouldn’t hear, Aunt Miranda?”Anthony feigned an innocent smile as he approached the mother and daughter, who, in his eyes, were a pair of clowns.“There’s nothing, of course!” Miranda denied it instantly, throwing a dagger at Anthony.“Then, there is no need to waste time in the dressing room. Uncle Robert wants you to be in the ballroom hall. The party should begin now.”“Humph! There’s no need for you to come and pick us up. Whenever we feel like it, we can begin the party!” Miranda eyed Anthony with a disgusting look as she enunciated this. The memories of when she and Robert were newlyweds still linger in her mind.“Sweetheart, your nephew is a perfect match for my daughter. What do you think?”“I don’t agree. There’s no other woman I wish to marry but Eunice.”Anthony and Leah were the same age and attended the same university. They were supposed to take the same course, but Leah suddenly shifted to the Finance course.She suspected that Anthony, who openly
BALLROOM HALL“Mr. Meier!”Seeing Christian enter the ballroom, Robert hurriedly headed towards the door. His smile grew across his face when he realized he had come alone.He caught wind of the rumor that Christian was keeping a mistress. The fact that he’s coming alone tonight shows that he doesn’t value this mistress, making it effortless for him to get rid of her.Robert is resolute in wanting Leah to become part of the Meier family, not the Lopez family. Hence, he puts in a lot of effort to finalize a deal with Christian. By selling a significant percentage of his shares, he finally manages to secure cooperation.“Thank you for gracing your presence with us.”“No problem, Mr. Lim. We are a family now, so we must support each other.” Christian accepts Robert’s hand for a handshake. On his face is a masked disgust on top of his smile.“Of course, of course!” Robert’s face lit up with delight, showing just how thrilled he was.It’s hard to believe that Christian Meier would put it th
This is also a serious matter, I believe...I was contemplating when Mirasol grabbed my hand. Then she also took Eunice’s hand and placed it above mine, shifting her gaze to me and her granddaughter as she went on.“The two of you haven’t been honest with me. But I would not scold you for eloping without me knowing the truth. I could not blame you, anyway. The Lopez family didn’t like my daughter, Eliza, so I understand you guys hide your relationship from the family. Now that you have returned, I assume everything is well, and your family finally accepts someone from my family.”The older lady stared at me. Caught off guard, I simply smiled and nodded. The older lady’s face lit up, then asked,“How many children have you had these past five years during the time you guys have kept hidden from us? Where are they? I want to meet my great-grandchildren.”Mirasol looked at us expectantly. Her question stunned me, so I remained mum, mulling over a reply, but I couldn’t think of one.Shoul
Now that Mom has brought this up, I should notify the facility not to give her access to my preserved sperm. Perhaps I should send someone to check and inquire about it. I think it’s the best thing to do.I hope Jillian hasn’t changed the arrangement by adding another person who is authorized to remove or transfer our sperm.Honestly, I almost forgot that Jillian had stored our sperm somewhere, and this information was confidential, so only the two of us and the doctors in the facility had the knowledge.Therefore, I must find out who told Mom unless Jillian confesses what Mom has claimed.“Mom…” I called her out, but she only cut me halfway.“Stop being selfish, Jullian! Think of your family above all. The company was the fruit of mine and your dad’s hard work. When your brother took over, he brought Lopez Group to glory, pouring out his heart and soul! Why can’t you do that as well?”Mom whined and left no room for me to defend myself. She keeps going on, and the only thing I can do