Day 10 of having a girlfriend, Liam marked the mini board on the wall in his room, smiling as he looked at it. "Ten days of my best life," he said to himself before grabbing his jacket and heading out. As he approached Natalie's door, it opened to reveal her standing there with a bright smile on her face. She eagerly hugged him, squeezing him tightly. "How did you know I was here?" Liam asked as he helped her lock her door. "I have a magical power that allows me to sense you whenever you're close by," Natalie replied with a giggle. "Must be nice trying to sense the most handsome man on earth. And since I don't stay in one place for long..." Liam trailed off, gently holding her hands and kissing them. "A little," Natalie admitted, and they both laughed. After their lunch date, they took a leisurely stroll around the neighborhood, enjoying each other's company as their apartment was nearby. "Liam rushed back to her, 'How did you fall? Did you get hurt?' he said, checking her body for an
"This is it, brother. You leave this weekend, right?" Director Lee asked as he and Liam stood at their balcony. "Yes, I won't be coming to China any time soon. I have so much to take care of in California. You know how they pile up sometimes," Liam replied. "And I have a life there too," he added. "I understand. I am forever grateful to you. I called and you showed up and gave your best," Director Lee said, touching Liam's shoulder. "I'm always at your service, man. Anytime," Liam assured him. "The setup is done," Natalie said as she walked over to them to inform them. "Sure, we are coming," Director Lee replied to her. With a smile and a glance at Liam, she walked away. "Are you going with her to California?" Director Lee asked as he looked at her go. "Yeah, I can't leave her here," Liam said with a smile. "Grandma Leta is going to be shocked when she sees you have a girlfriend now," Director Lee remarked. "Finally, it's about time for her to take a break from the stress of m
"Make sure you don't allow her anywhere near my room," Brindle exclaimed with anger, instructing the guards before storming off. "How dare she, I am going to kill her with my own two hands," she muttered to herself. Entering her room, she went and packed all her face and body creams in a locker and locked them up. "Let's see how she gets hold of them again," she said. "Mother, I'm sorry for not coming home early to hear you out. What was so important, you didn't wait for me to close from work before telling me," Richard said as he sat beside his mother's bed. "Don't worry, you will soon have your last surgery when the doctor comes back from his trip. I promise you everything is going to be alright. Just hang in there," he added, resting his head on his mother's shoulder. "Mrs. Kiara's eyes opened, a tear trickled down her cheek. How do I tell you that you have been lied all this while? that baby was never yours, How can I tell you that having a good heart doesn't get you loved but
"Be careful with that. Let it be at the lower left of the table. Yeah, a little to the right. Okay, perfect," Brindle instructed the bakers as they brought Richard's massive all-white 4-layer cake. "Yes, I want everything to be ready in an hour before the guests start coming." She went around inspecting everything, making sure everything was in order. The tables were adorned with towering centerpieces of white roses and orchids, accompanied by dimly lit candles that created a magical atmosphere. With a smile, she lifted her eyes to see how the place looked. "A touch of my own magic," she said with a smile. The decorations were absolutely breathtaking—a symbol of whites and creams with cascading white drapes, plush white furnishings, and glistening crystal accents. The theme gave off a rich man's vibe; it was an all-white party. "Let me go get ready," she said before hurrying upstairs. About an hour later... The guests started arriving at the mansion, each driving the latest cars
"We've been looking everywhere for you until you made that elegant arrival," Nina, one of Brindle's friends, said. "I saw how everyone's attention was on you," she gleefully exclaimed "The cameras shifted to you as they took pictures." "Yes, everything was carefully planned, exactly how I pictured it," Brindle said with a grin. "Oh my, this dress is stunning. Can you give it to me after the program?" Erica asked. "Sure, darling. I am not even planning on wearing it again," Brindle replied. "I will be back. You guys should feel at home," Brindle said and walked away. Just as she was about to join the crowd, she felt a grip on her arm and was forcefully pulled into a nearby room. "What is wrong with you, Marko? You dare show your face after what you did," she said as she pulled away from him. Marko stood at the door. "You are not going anywhere. I won't let you," he said. "I don't like how Richard looked at you out there. You are mine and only mine," Marko said, fuming with jealou
"Why did you lock me in that room?" Aunty Soso Lolo lashed out as soon as she stormed into Brindle's room , finding her seated in front of the mirror, combing her hair.Brindle turned to look at her and then resumed combing her hair.Aunty Soso Lolo noticed something on Brindle's hands, her eyes widening in surprise. "How did you get that?" she asked, moving closer and grabbing Brindle's hands to get a better look.Brindle quickly pulled her hands away. "You mean this?" she said proudly, kissing her ring. "I'm a fiancée now," she boasted. "F-i-a-n-c-é," she spelled it out, emphasizing the word, and then returned to combing her hair."You mean I missed all of that yesterday," her aunt said, looking shocked."Yep, the whole exciting moment Brindle said as she remained silent and continued with her hair."From now on, I don't want to see all of you crowded in one place and doing nothing. The rules in this house are going to change. Anyone I catch idling will either lose their job or the
She stood there with heavy eyes, gazing at the spot where Liam had just passed. Travelers hurried by, people moving from security, and a slight bump from someone sent her straight to the floor, her gaze still fixed on the exit. Tears streamed down her face. Bystanders looked at her, gossiping among themselves. As they gossiped within earshot, "Why is that young woman on the floor, looking as though her world just shattered?" a woman with an oval head and loose short jeans asked, her voice filled with curiosity, glowered in disgust at Natalie while asking aloud "Her world has indeed shattered, my friend. I saw her trying to pass through the boarding gates, calling out someone's name with cries, but she was stopped by the security men immediately," another person with a small head and big body chimed in. "The man might have left her behind, telling lies that they were traveling together," she added. "Hahaha, this technique used by these men has been around forever. They lure you into
Natalie sat there, still confused and disturbed. She quickly picked up her phone and dialed Liam's number again, hoping he would pick up. She called repeatedly, but his phone was still off."Are you pranking me or something?" she asked, a mix of laughter and tears in her voice. She continued tapping on her phone, desperately hoping he would answer."Pick up the phone," she implored through clenched teeth and wiped her nose with shaking hands while continuing to call him relentlessly."It's okay, you've won. Please come back," she pleaded as she stood up from her seat, scanning her surroundings for any sign of him.She sat back down on the seat again, feeling defeated. "Without a word, she hastily removed her SIM card from her phone as she sent her frustration to it. She threw the SIM card on the floor and stepped on it angrily. 'How could you do this to me?' she said, weeping as she continued to step on the SIM card."…."What do you mean you booked the wrong flights? I specifically as