KAREN Today was the worst day of my life. After pleading with Devon, he refused to believe me and kept insisting that I snitch on his rivals to get information. I felt someone staring at me. I turned and saw Devon's assistant turning her face away. I couldn't tell what was wrong with that one, but I had a lot on my mind at the moment, I could care less about her. Inside my car, I bit my lower lip, trying my best not to cry. I did not want to always appear weak. I drove off at first, heading the direction of my office, but when I was almost at my beauty salon, I made a turn and started heading for Alice's salon. Perhaps it was because I needed someone to talk to right now and had acted out of instinct. "What's wrong, Keran?" Alice asked worriedly when she saw me. "Alice
KAREN It was Sunday, I woke up glad to be free from work at least. I decided to go over to Alice's house to spend a little time with her I had nothing to do anyway. Stretching a bit till my sore joints popped, I headed off to the bathroom. If I stayed motivated, I could go throughy daily beauty routine. My thoughts on motivation didn't last long though, as Devon’s call came in, cutting my thought process, and as usual, sending my heart pounding in a mixture of fear and anticipation at what he would say next. "Hello, my little Karen." His voice sounded cold. Why had I expected otherwise? "Devon, how are you doing?" I asked sincerely. "Don't act as if you care; I'm good anyway. Your betrayal didn't manage to get to my heart just as you have wished for," he replied. &nb
KAREN The call disconnected and I stared at the screen blankly. Did Devon set me up just now? He wanted me to sleep with his rival for information. I swore never to do such a thing. The door of the private dining room opened, and a potbellied middle-aged man walked in. His eyes lit up when he saw me. "Wow, today's catch is very good. It seems like the hotel manager is improving more and more," he said happily and walked up to me. "What is your name, fine lass?" He asked amiably. I stared at him cautiously. "Who are you?" I asked. He appeared surprised by my question. "Of course, I am Wilson Albert whom you are supposed to meet, of course," he answered. "Sorry, I didn't know who I was supposed to meet," I replied
DEVON Outside the hotel, inside a small coffee shop that was opposite it, I sat calmly by a window overlooking the hotel, waiting for my men to bring news for me. "Indeed, I had purposely set Karen up so she would sleep with Wilson and try to obtain any relevant information. Women have always been men's weakness, and he knows how to employ them well. And in the case of Keran, she is already with them anyway." My phone rang, snapping me out of my thoughts. "Hello, what's the situation?" I answered coldly. "Boss, she ran out of the private dining room and didn't look violated. Mr. Wilson was lying on the ground in pain, holding his crotch area. I'm sure you can guess what happened," he said carefully. So she still chooses to pretend. She doesn't want to sleep with him, right? Perhaps I will find another
KARENI was awoken by the rays of sunlight that forced its way through the window. I felt a heavy headache. I had slept very late yesterday after crying all night long. Trying to get up, I was surprised to find out that my hands had been untied; I sighed. I stood up and looked at myself in the mirror. My eyes were all swollen from crying all night long. My hair was very disheveled; I was looking so haggard. Devon went too hard last night and even took me in with my hands tied. My lower body was still feeling the pains of last night's activity; it was really intense. The door opened, and Devon walked in. He looked at me coldly. "You look like crap right now, go and wash up so you can have breakfast. I have ordered some clothes for you." "So you are satisfied now, right?" I questioned him.&n
LAURAIt was raining heavily outside. There was a knock on the door. I went to open it. "Who is there?" "It's me," the person answered from outside. It was Stephan's voice, so I opened the door. "What are you doing here at this time, Stephan, and why did you come with the rain?" I scolded. "Sorry, but I didn't mean to. The rain caught me on the way," he replied nonchalantly. "What do you want?" I asked. "I want to inform you that the plan is working out perfectly," he replied leisurely. "Is that all? How can you be here at this time just to tell me this?" I mocked. "You are indeed smart," he said while pulling off his raincoat and carelessly placing i
KARENDevon sighed, and I could feel that he was relieved; so was I. If Grandpa Grey was aware of the whole matter, it might not be all that advantageous for me and might actually be disadvantageous, assuming they believed Devon over me. I would be in deep trouble more than I was in now if the Greys ever thought that I betrayed them. They could deal with anybody in America, so what do I count for to them? Devon coughed dryly. "It isn't exactly like you think, Grandpa Grey. Perhaps you should ask your daughter-in-law," he said while gesturing at me. Everyone turned to face me, including Grandma Grey.She had a vicious glare on her face, and it was as if she was saying, "See, I knew from the start that you are up to no good."Anger started welling up inside me. I didn't do anything wrong, so why would she hate me that much, and what does Devon mean by passing the blame to me? I didn't do anything wr
KARENTwo days later, we drove to California to the Grey family house. "We are here now; you better behave yourself," he warned. I replied sarcastically, "I should be telling that to a certain someone. I am even surprised he didn't bring a certain mistress with him." He frowned, his face dark. "What nonsense are you talking? Just behave yourself; you don't want to rile the old man up," he warned. We alighted from the car, walking hand in hand to the Grey family mansion. It was a very large building and was so magnificent. I was admiring the scenery when all of a sudden, my face blanked. I saw an unpleasant figure in the distance. He was wearing a black suit and spotted a smile on his face. His smile looked lewd and sinister to me. I glared at him with hate. I hated him deep to the bones and always wished that he would just topple down and