Caterina felt a little strange, but all she could do was accept Leonardo's offer. There was no reason for her to refuse the offer, especially since Leonardo promised her many good things. Plus, the salary is so big, even many times the salary she got before.Working just two months, she will get one million dollars. Imagine if she worked for a year; how much money she would make.“Alright if everyone agrees.” Leonardo said happily. He was very happy but didn't want to show his excitement. Inside he was shouting with joy.Caterina nodded in confusion. She felt that Leonardo was a little different now. There was another aura emanating from him. There used to be only cruelty and coldness emanating from Leonardo, but now she could feel a little warmth.Leonardo smiled very faintly.“You read your work list and memorize it. You can start working tomorrow morning.” Leonardo looked at the paper in front of Caterina.Caterina also turned to look at the paper. “Isn't it the same? I just need t
This morning Caterina woke up earlier than usual. She had to wake up early because she had to prepare all Leonardo's needs. She prepared breakfast with sleepy eyes.“What's for breakfast this morning?” Leonardo asked with a sweet smile on his lips.Look, he's getting warmer now!Caterina felt that something was wrong with Leonardo. Obviously they were not this close before. Why was he suddenly being so friendly with her?“I don't like avocado, so no avocado.” Leonardo gave a warning when he saw the ingredients Caterina had prepared for breakfast. If he wasn't mistaken, she was going to make sandwiches.“Avocados are good for your health.” Caterina made an excuse.“I'm allergic to avocados. Have you forgotten about that detail about me?” Leonardo gave Caterina a probing look.Caterina used to be the most caring person for him. She always knew what he liked and what he didn't like. She also knew every little thing about him. She even knew his allergies the best. Caterina would always wa
“I have found a doctor and a professional caregiver to take care of your father. Tomorrow you will come with me to Australia with Alex.” Leonardo said in a commanding tone. He did not need to ask for Caterina’s approval. Because Caterina had to agree with all the decisions he made.Caterina looked up.“Why did you say it suddenly? I can’t leave my father even though you have paid a professional worker for him. I can’t leave him in this condition.” Caterina tried to find a reason so she could refuse.“Didn’t we agree that you wouldn’t say no to anything I said?” Leonardo stared sharply. He really hated rejection. If he had said A, then Caterina would have had to say yes.“But—”“It’s okay, Kate. You don’t need to worry about me. As long as I’m in this place, I will definitely be safe and well taken care of.” Dante said with great tenderness. He tried to convince his daughter so that Caterina would agree to what Leonardo said.“How long?” Finally, Caterina gave in to say yes. She didn't
They arrived at the airport on time. Leonardo's men took care of the luggage while they started to board the plane.Leonardo deliberately booked business class for himself and Caterina so that they could be alone without being disturbed by anyone. While Alex was deliberately placed in economy class with his other men. The flight from Mexico to Australia took 21 hours during the journey. It would be a very long and boring trip."Which seat do you want to sit in?" Leonardo gave a choice. Because they were sitting side by side."Where is Alex sitting?""He's in economy class because there are only two business class seats left." Leonardo looked for a reason that could be accepted by reason.Caterina looked disappointed when she found out that she and Alex were sitting so far apart. She couldn't be far from the man. Moreover, if she had to sit next to Leonardo for dozens of hours, it would be very torturous for her."I want to exchange seats so I can sit near Alex."Leonardo was annoyed b
“I—I want to go to the toilet for a moment.” Caterina said nervously. Leonardo’s gentle treatment really made her very nervous.“Do you want me to accompany you?” Leonardo offered. Because Caterina’s face looked red. He thought Caterina was not feeling well. Maybe the shock earlier shocked her. He was worried about letting Caterina go alone.Caterina immediately shook her head. She reasoned that she wanted to go to the toilet because she wanted to calm herself down. Her heart was still beating very fast until now. If she continued to be with Leonardo, she was not sure that she could calm herself down.“You seem to need help.” Leonardo was getting more worried because Caterina’s face was getting redder.Caterina couldn’t stand it anymore; she stood up and went to the toilet on the plane.Leonardo was not calm about letting Caterina go alone, so he got up and followed Caterina’s steps to the toilet.Alex, who saw, could only frown when he found Leonardo following Caterina to the toilet.
Alex approached after the flight attendant called him. He looked confused and wondered when he found Caterina crying there."What happened?" Alex asked Leonardo.Leonardo shook his head in response. They both didn't know. Caterina suddenly became hysterical after she woke up from her sleep."Did you do something?" Alex seemed to be interrogating her.There had never been a history of a subordinate interrogating his boss. However, Alex wanted to know the reason behind Caterina's crying."I didn't do anything. I was working while she was sleeping peacefully. Suddenly she became hysterical after I woke her up." Leonardo explained.Alex frowned."Kate, are you okay?" Alex asked gently. He approached, bent down to look at Caterina.Caterina shook her head. She hugged Alex tightly. "Don't leave me." She said with a sob.Leonardo clenched his fists as he stared at Caterina hugging Alex right in front of him. He had tried to be the first person there when Caterina needed help. However, Cateri
“Kate, we’re almost there.” Alex rubbed Caterina’s arm gently. Caterina woke up from her sleep. Her eyes looked red because she had only slept the entire trip from Mexico to Australia. She even missed several meal schedules because she didn’t think about eating at all. All she felt was dizziness and a very big feeling of sleepiness.Caterina stretched her muscles. She yawned several times because of the remaining sleepiness. She rubbed her face with both palms. She was about to go to the toilet to wash her face, but the flight attendant asked all passengers to sit in their respective seats and wear their seat belts because they were going to land in their destination country.Caterina started to panic. She fastened her seat belt tightly, then held on to the body of the chair she was sitting on. She closed her eyes tightly; her face looked very tense. It turned out that she was afraid not only when the plane was in the air, but also when the plane was going to land and touch the ground
The atmosphere throughout the journey felt so tense and happy. There was no conversation at all. Only the sound of heavy breathing could be heard responding to each other. The car drove at high speed towards Leonardo's friend's villa."Excuse me, sir. Do you mind if I turn on some music?" The man asked Leonardo. Because he felt the atmosphere was very awkward between the three of them. He had never felt this awkward, but being around Leonardo made him unable to do anything and say anything."No, I like music too." Leonardo tried to lighten the mood. He did like music; that's why he had speakers in the gym room in his luxurious mansion. From the outside, he did look so stiff and boring. Actually, he liked romantic songs."What genre of music do you like?""I like everything. Do you have a Charlie Puth playlist?""Charlie Puth?" The man asked to make sure."Yes, I like his voice. I even know all his songs." Leonardo said excitedly."Wait, I'll find a Charlie Puth song playlist for you."
Hearing Caterina's words, Dante felt very happy. He had never thought that his daughter would give him a chance. The man smiled broadly. He approached Caterina, then hugged her very tightly."I know I've made many mistakes. This time I promise I will make up for all my past mistakes. I will be a good father to you." Dante said with great tenderness.Caterina nodded; she returned her father's hug gently.Luka looked happy to see that Caterina and her father's relationship had improved. His dream of improving their relationship had finally come true. At least that was all he wanted for now."No one needs me to take you to the airport, right?" Alex asked reassuringly after he saw Caterina and Dante hugging each other. The two had made up."I guess," Dante replied as he released her hug."Daddy!" Shopia ran to her father. She clung to her father's thighs. In her arms was the doll she got from Adam. She still thought it was from Caterina."Who is she?" Dante asked as he looked at his daugh
"Dad?" Caterina was taken completely by surprise when she came out of the room to find Dante standing at the door. She was petrified for a moment, staring at her father with a mind filled with question marks. Since when had he been there? Why was he suddenly there? What was he doing there? All these questions ruled Caterina's mind."Kate..." Dante said weakly. His eyes looked teary. His whole body was trembling. He couldn't help but feel, even more so after he learned that Caterina had died and finally came back from the dead. He did not expect that his daughter would go through so many difficult times because of him."I'm sorry." Dante said in a hoarse and trembling voice. He hugged Caterina very tightly. His embrace even made Caterina moan because of the pain in her wound."I'm sorry." Dante released the hug because he did not want to hurt his daughter further. He gently rubbed Caterina's shoulders. A knot of a smile appeared on his lips. However, his eyes were moist from crying.Wh
"I can help you if you want. You don't have to spend your time in prison. No one knows how long you'll be locked up there." The man in the formal suit spoke with emphasis. He had travelled from Mexico to Sydney after learning that Leonardo was involved in a criminal offense and had to deal with the law.If he had wanted to, Leonardo would have relied on his connections to get all charges dropped. However, he did not want to do that, as he realized that he was wrong. Moreover, Caterina forgave without wanting to prolong. He felt ashamed, angry, and disappointed in himself. There were countless mistakes he had made. There was no telling how much pain Caterina had received. He wanted to make up for all his mistakes, at least by being locked up in a detention cell for a few months."You don't have to do that. I wanted this." Leonardo replied expressionlessly.The man was quite surprised by Leonardo's refusal. How could he? How could he voluntarily submit himself to trial? He was the ruler
After a week in the hospital, Caterina was finally allowed to go home under the condition that she must always be under the doctor's care. Her pale face had also started to look fresh. Luka had really taken good care of her during her hospitalization. He even neglected his work during this week. For him, Caterina was more important than work. Even Adam also preferred to be in the hospital rather than working."Slow down." Luka said gently as he helped Caterina out of the car. He carried her, half-hugging her, to step into the house."Mommy!" Shopia ran over when she saw Caterina had finally returned. She hugged Caterina's legs very tightly, as there was a lot of longing building up."Where are the souvenirs, Mommy?" Shopia looked up, looking at Caterina with sparkling eyes. Her face looked radiant, a sweet smile gracing her lips. She didn't know anything about what had happened to Caterina, because Adam had told her that Luka and Caterina were travelling to Mexico for a week to take c
Caterina woke up in the morning when the doctor came to check her condition. She had slept very well the whole night, due to the effects of the medicine the doctor had given her. The woman frowned as she felt the glare of the light. Her eyes narrowed to look around. She was quite surprised to find Adam there."Uncle?" Caterina called out weakly.Adam approached with a smile. He felt guilty for all the things he had done to Caterina in the past. He felt guilty for hurting her. If he had known that Caterina was a victim of Leonardo's selfishness, he would never have antagonized her. He would have loved her with all his heart and regarded her as his own daughter."Stop calling me uncle; call me father from now on." Adam said with great tenderness. He rubbed the top of Caterina's head, the look in his eyes showing that he had truly accepted Caterina completely.Caterina smiled with a gentle nod. She was very happy with Adam's behavior because she felt as if she had a loving father. All th
"Kate! Where's Kate?" Adam ran in breathlessly. The whole city of Sydney recognized the middle-aged man. So, the security guards and doctors didn't dare to hold him back or reprimand him. The man looked very panicked, his face and eyes full of worry. Fortunately, he had not heard the news about Caterina's death. He had only heard from his men that Caterina was being treated at the hospital for being shot in her vitals.The door opened with Adam appearing behind it. The man looked at Caterina, who was sleeping on a hospital bed in the VIP room. There were numerous devices attached to her body."Dad?" Luka was surprised to see his father there. His brow furrowed, he looked around. His father had come alone."Why are you here?" Luka asked in a tone demanding an answer. He had told his men to keep this matter a secret from Adam or Shopia. Why was his father suddenly there?"Do you think I'm that cruel? I told you that I have recognized Kate as my daughter-in-law. Why would you keep a matt
"I'll take care of the administration so that we can take Kate's body directly to the crematorium for cremation." Alex said with a trembling voice. The man could not even believe that Caterina had died. The woman he had thought of as his only remaining family had left him.Alex took a weak step. His face was puffy and red. He was deeply lost and grieved over Caterina's death. There was no sentence that could describe his feelings at the moment. He even had to take care of the hospital administration when he was in such a state of grief."No! You can't take her to the cremation ground!" Luka said in a high tone. "Kate is still alive. Her body is still warm." He continued to deny. Perhaps because of his deep love, he couldn't accept reality.Alex ignored that sentence. He knew that what Luka was saying right now was just an expression of his pain. The longer he heard Luka's cries, the deeper his pain would become as he realized that he would never see Caterina again."Where am I?" The w
Hearing the doctor's words, Luka felt like his life was over. His heart stopped beating for a few seconds. He could not believe that Caterina was really dead. How could that be? This morning he was still joking with Caterina. He had only left her for a few hours because Caterina was going to choose a wedding dress. They were going to get married in the near future, but now it looked like it would never happen. This was because the bride-to-be was gone.Luka fell to his knees on the floor. He couldn't even cry because he was too shocked to hear the news. His face looked very pale, his eyes wide open.Alex immediately ran into the room. He ran over to Caterina. His tears immediately broke after he saw the pale face of Caterina who was sleeping on the operating bed. The eyes were now tightly closed. Her beautiful face looked very pale."Kate! You can't die! Who gave you permission to die?!" Leonardo's screams sounded so heartbreaking. He shook Caterina's body, hoping that she would rise
Leonardo paced back and forth in front of the operating theater. His body was still covered in Caterina's bloodstains after he hugged and carried her bloodied body. Caterina needed many blood transfusions. She was now in the operating theater to have the bullet removed from her body.As expected. The bullet hit Caterina's vital organs. It would be a miracle if she survived death this time. The doctors were trying very hard in there.Leonardo could not calm down at all. His face was flushed, his heart beating very fast. If Caterina didn't survive this time, he would really go crazy. Because Caterina died by her own hand.The medics had been working there for hours, but there was still no news. Leonardo continued to wait. He prayed silently, hoping that Caterina would be given the strength to survive her crisis this time."Bastard!" A punch suddenly landed on Leonardo's face. The man was so shocked, he almost fell down because the punch was really very strong.Leonardo's men approached;