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Love's Redemption: A Second Chance Affair 65: How Heartless!
After breakfast, Noah insisted on cleaning up, brushing off Vivienne’s offer to help with a wave of his hand. "Princess treatment, remember?"Vivienne leaned against the counter, sipping her coffee as she watched him. "If you keep this up, I might get used to it."Noah looked at her over his shoulder, his eyes twinkling mischievously. "That's the plan." He wiped his hands on the dishtowel before stepping closer to her, his gaze softening. "I’m not going anywhere, Viv."For a moment, the playful air between them shifted into something deeper. Noah reached out, gently tucking a stray strand of hair behind her ear, his touch lingering just a little longer than necessary. "Last night…this morning," he began, his voice low, "I just want you to know I meant every bit of it."Vivienne's heart fluttered at his words, but she couldn’t bring herself to say anything in response, not yet. Instead, she placed her coffee cup down and slid her arms around his neck, pulling him into a soft, lingering
Last Updated : 2024-08-21Love's Redemption: A Second Chance Affair 66: Got His Wish
Vivienne didn't take his words to heart as she commented, "I am heartless. What about that?"Noah's aura suddenly took a turn and from a casual and relaxed demeanor, he suddenly radiated an oppressive aura that pressed towards her overbearingly making Vivienne take a step back until her back hit the wall behind her.Putting his hand on the wall right by the side of her face, Noah in a low whisper, "Darling, you can invite the wolf inside the house but you can't make it go away that easily." His eyes sparkled with a teasing look as he twirled the strand of her hair around his finger saying, "If you had asked me to leave last night, I'd have done so. But now, things are different. You have already given me the clearance. Now, it's up to me when I feel like leaving."Vivienne opened her mouth in disbelief at his words and couldn't find a single word to retort right now. He was being overbearing. He was intruding into her life too. But yet, he was shamelessly righteous at the moment. Vivi
Last Updated : 2024-08-22Love's Redemption: A Second Chance Affair 67: In Trouble
"Mr. White," after knocking on the glass door, the secretary pushed open the door. "I have brought your guest."Xavier looked up and saw the woman following behind his secretary, his face lit up with a gentle smile. The secretary froze in her place, not knowing how to react to this change in her boss who was always keeping a cold face. That tenderness in his eyes was too astonishing to her but her professional ability was strong enough for her to compose herself after a momentary lapse.Vivienne smiled at Xavier and waved her hand at him cheerfully, "Mr. White!"Xavier smiled at her strangely before shaking his head, "Come inside. Sierra, you can leave now."The secretary, Sierra gave him a nod before leaving them alone. But her eyes lingered on Vivienne until the door closed. She went back to her work desk and decided to refrain from gossiping about her boss's personal life. *Knock! Knock!*Sierra smiled once she looked at Aurora at the door. "Are you here to see Mr. White?"Aurora
Last Updated : 2024-08-23Love's Redemption: A Second Chance Affair 68: Lot Of Flaws
"So, what happened over the weekend?" questioned Xavier as he was really curious about what his cousin had been busy with. "Where were you?""At home," answered Vivienne naturally and then bit her tongue when she realized that she told the truth so readily. Now how was she supposed to make an excuse regarding why she didn't allow him to come over when she was at home?Xavier raised his brows at her in question.Vivienne put down the coffee cup and went to sit down closer to him. She hugged his arm and acted like a clingy spirit, "Brother, I had work to finish. Suddenly inspiration struck me and I couldn't extricate myself from the designs.""Oh," was the only response Xavier gave to her. He rubbed her head softly but made sure not to ruin her hairstyle. "You are not good at lying, sweetie. You should refrain from lying."Vivienne pursed her lips when she heard that and lowered her head. She rubbed her face against his arm and said, "Brother~""I told you to learn to be coquettish not
Last Updated : 2024-08-24Love's Redemption: A Second Chance Affair 69: Don't Know
"Is he an old friend?" inquired Xavier. "Then I really have to meet him. I have to understand why my sister who is so critical and distrustful toward every human around her has such trust in this guy. You have always been the one with a suspicious personality. I need to see what is different about this."Vivienne just sipped the coffee and commented, "This is good. Where did you get these coffee beans?""Don't change the topic and so blatantly at that too.""Don't you have some cookies for me here?"Xavier was stumped when she looked at him with eager eyes that dimmed when she realized that there were no cookies here for her. She pouted at him in grievance, "How can you do this? Did you forget about your sister so soon? You always stored cookies for me in your office. Why change so fast?"Xavier tapped her forehead, "Don't make that face with me. I didn't even know you moved here.""It's been three days since you know this!"Xavier sighed, "I didn't expect you to come over to my offic
Last Updated : 2024-08-25Love's Redemption: A Second Chance Affair 70: Anything
Vivienne gasped in disbelief as she gave Xavier an accusing look. "Brother! How can you scheme like this behind my back?""Isn't it because everyone is worried about you?" retorted Xavier as he tried to soothe her ruffled feathers. "And no one is scheming. We as a family just want to stand behind you as a support which you don't allow us to do so.""My own parents didn't care about supporting me," said Vivienne with no unnecessary expression on her beautiful face. Her eyes looked slightly dazed as she went on, "I don't know why you as a distant relative want to always protect me.""Who told you to be so adorable?"Vivienne almost rolled her eyes at him when she heard that. She refused to believe his words and was just wondering how they even knew that she'd eventually settle down in LA. For a period of time, she also noticed subtle details that the White family's movements were increasing in LA. She didn't expect that her intuition was right. This family truly was filled with unusual
Last Updated : 2024-08-26Love's Redemption: A Second Chance Affair 71: Demanding
Vivienne had already started to think about what she could order for lunch. Food had become her biggest motivation to live over the years. Trying out new dishes filled her with excitement that was undeniable. Vivienne's eyes were sparkling as she was going through the menu mentally. That's when her eyes suddenly caught sight of a familiar figure. "Rory!" she called out without thinking at all.Aurora had just returned to ask Sierra if she was going out for lunch when she heard that familiar voice. She looked over her shoulder and seeing Vivienne, she paused. Suddenly, Sierra's earlier words rang out in her head. The beautiful woman who came to see Xavier was Vivienne. Aurora's lips upturned into a bright smile when she realized this.Perhaps, Aurora didn't even know herself that she felt relaxed and happy knowing that it was Vivienne who came to see Xavier and not any other woman. Her heart was bubbling with joy but she attributed this fact to the surprise of seeing her best friend h
Last Updated : 2024-08-27Love's Redemption: A Second Chance Affair 72: Wait For Me
Today at Elysion Game Studio, the meeting room had an unusual atmosphere. It was not difficult to see the eye contact between the members of the team but the one presiding over the meeting had no clue because he was too busy keeping an eye on his phone. Even when the design department was discussing the new design proposal for the new map in their game, Noah's mind wasn't on it at all.His girlfriend hadn't contacted him all day!Noah was feeling so helpless and annoyed too. Vivienne seemed to have forgotten that she had agreed to be his girlfriend. He just saw his employee talking to his girlfriend during the lunch break as they talked about what they had for lunch. Even though their conversation made no sense most of the time, they seemed happy. But he was sulking because his girlfriend didn't even send him a text message much less calling him. Who knew what she was busy with that she forgot even his existence? It was rather worrying. It seemed his presence was too in Vivienne's li
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Love's Redemption: A Second Chance Affair 101: Don't Like It?
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Love's Redemption: A Second Chance Affair 100: Where I Stand
Vivienne entered Noah's childhood room which seemed to have frozen in time. It was filled with his memories from high school. He must have moved out after high school and that's why the things inside his bedroom were all from the year when he was eighteen. There were awards that he had won in programming competitions. There was also his favorite basketball lying on the shelf.Surprisingly, there was only one picture in his room and that was a family photo. Vivienne didn't expect it but then again, it also didn't seem as unexpected. He was the kind of a guy who valued family which seemed to have become quite rare in this generation. There was a solid reason why she said he was a little old-fashioned. "I thought your room would be filled with posters of favorite sports players or female celebrities. Why is it so clean? My ex's childhood room was filled with everything a teenage boy would like."Noah glanced at her and sighed, "Not everyone has the same interests. I don't like cluttered
Love's Redemption: A Second Chance Affair 99: Sweet Words
Angelina smiled mischievously as she had knowingly asked that question earlier. She might have a little less understanding of Vivienne after such a long time apart but she had figured out one thing clearly and that was Vivienne's attitude and feelings toward Noah. A lot changed but Vivienne was still wearing her own filter when she looked at Noah even now. She was so predictable.After everyone had finished their dinner and the conversation naturally lulled into a comfortable hum, Jeanine looked across the table at Noah, a mischievous glint in her eyes. “Noah,” she said with a knowing smile, “why don’t you show Vivienne your old room? I’m sure she had been wanting to see where you spent your time growing up.”“Oh, nonsense,” Jeanine replied with a playful wave of her hand. “I’ve kept it exactly the way you left it. Vivienne might enjoy seeing it. Besides, it’ll give you both a little break from all the family talk.”Noah stood up, offering his hand to Vivienne. “Alright then, come on.
Love's Redemption: A Second Chance Affair 98: Only One
"Really?"Angelina was speaking with a proud smile on her face and couldn't resist sharing more about Vivienne's accomplishments with the Sullivans. "You know," she began, turning her gaze to Noah's family, "Vivienne's incredible blog is her sacred diary where she chronicles her travels around the world. It's not just your average travel diary, though. She makes it educational, weaving in the history, culture, and unique perspectives of every place she visits. It's like a guided journey that makes you see the world through a whole new lens."Jeanine's eyes lit up with interest. "Oh, that sounds fascinating! I've always admired people who can share their experiences in such a vivid way," she said, clearly impressed."And it's not just a blog anymore," Angelina continued, her enthusiasm growing. "Vivi recently landed a deal to turn her blog into a travelogue! Can you believe that? It’ll be a beautifully crafted collection of all her adventures, thoughts, and the stunning views she’s cap
Love's Redemption: A Second Chance Affair 97: Solo Journey
Mr. Sullivan, seated at the head of the table, took a moment to glance at Vivienne again, his curiosity from earlier still lingering. He leaned in slightly, his deep voice cutting through the chatter as he addressed her directly. "So, Vivienne," he began, his tone friendly but probing, "tell me a little about yourself. How did you meet Noah? I imagine there’s quite the story there.”Vivienne paused, feeling the weight of his attention, but she met his gaze with that same calm grace she’d shown before. “It’s not as interesting as you might think,” she said, a soft smile playing on her lips. “We were in high school together. Later, I moved out of the country and recently, we reconnected at Angelina's wedding."Mr. Sullivan’s eyes narrowed in a thoughtful way, though his smile remained. “High school sweethearts, then?” he mused. “That explains why Noah seems... different tonight. A little more alive, perhaps?”"You have got it all wrong, Uncle," Angelina chimed in at this moment. "In hig
Love's Redemption: A Second Chance Affair 96: Lucky
As everyone gathered around the grand dining table, the air was filled with the comforting scent of roasted herbs, garlic, and a hint of sweetness that promised an unforgettable dessert. The table was a feast for the eyes. The mood was warm, with light conversation buzzing from all corners of the room. With a proud grin, he placed the cake in the center of the table, its golden layers and perfectly whipped frosting hinting at the culinary skill of the man who seemed to do everything well, from managing a law firm to baking a perfect cake. "I hope it lives up to its reputation," he said with a twinkle in his eye, looking at Jeanine, who gave him an affectionate smile, her eyes full of pride and love.The family exchanged teasing looks. Everyone knew Mr. Sullivan’s love of cooking came out only on the most special occasions. And those occasions only had something to do with his wife. Jeanine smiled fondly at her husband, touched by the thoughtful gesture as always, while Noah, leaning
Love's Redemption: A Second Chance Affair 95: Applied & Tested
Mr. Sullivan's eyes swept across the room, his sharp gaze landing on each familiar face with a warm nod until he paused, his eyes narrowing slightly in confusion. He had spotted Vivienne, the only unfamiliar face in the living room. There was a flicker of curiosity in his eyes, the kind of look he reserved for puzzles he hadn't quite figured out yet.Jeanine, catching the subtle shift in her husband's expression, stepped forward with a smile that seemed to brim with a hint of mischief. "What are you looking at? Let me introduce you to Vivienne," she said, gently touching Vivienne's shoulder. "She's Noah's girlfriend."For a split second, Richard's face froze, his eyes widening in surprise. "Girlfriend?" he echoed, his voice tinged with disbelief before a delighted smile slowly stretched across his face. "Well, now, that’s certainly a wonderful surprise."He turned his full attention to Vivienne, his stern demeanor softening as he extended his hand to her. "Vivienne, it's a pleasure to
