Anna Maria has just finished her shower ritual. Still wearing her bathrobe, the woman walks out intending to find her husband.Upon opening the door, the smell of cooking immediately hits her nose. She slowly makes her way to the kitchen. And indeed, she finds Kaivan, who is cooking something this morning.From behind the man's back, Anne can see how nimble Kaivan is, adding various ingredients into the frying pan on the stove. Humming softly, occasionally, Anne can also see how her husband tastes each of the dishes he's cooking."How long are you going to gaze at your handsome husband?" Kaivan asks as he turns around. He finds his wife staring as if impressed by what he's doing."Tsk! You're too confident.""But I am handsome, right? I'm sure from the start, you were interested in me," Kaivan retorts. Apparently, Anne's accusation is correct that her husband is the type who's overly self-assured.Anne rolls her eyes. Slowly, she steps forward. Approaching Kaivan, who's busy transferr
"Kai ... how long are you going to hug and kiss me like this?" protested Anna Maria.This morning, after waking up and opening his eyes, instead of getting up right away, Kaivan held onto his wife's body even tighter. Hugging and even kissing Anne's cheek so affectionately and incessantly."I still want to hold you," he replied. "I just don't want to let you go. You have to stay by my side."Anne sighed softly. For some reason, the man next to her was acting so affectionate this morning. Completely different from Kaivan's usual stern and intimidating demeanor."I need to take a shower, Kai. It's already seven in the morning. You need to clean up and get ready for work."Kaivan didn't care. He even buried his face deeper into the curve of Anne's neck. Inhaling her scent deeply, then shortly responded again."Darling..." he whispered. "The distance between the room we're staying in and my office is just a few floors apart. No need to worry or rush. Besides, this Hotel is mine. Whether I
"By God, I miss you."Anne immediately rushed into the arms of the handsome man standing right in front of her. Without hesitation, the man embraced her back and kissed both of Anne's cheeks alternately. Reflecting the longing they had held back due to the distance that had separated them.After making sure that her husband was deeply asleep, Anne stealthily made her way to the emergency staircase not far from Kaivan's room. There she met the man who had been in contact with her from the beginning."Do you think I haven't missed you?" Anne responded after releasing her hug. "Why did you have to ask me to meet here? Why not in your room?" the woman asked in confusion.The man then invited Anne to sit on one of the steps not far from where they were standing. He began telling her everything he needed to convey."Of course, I sought a position not far from your room. Besides, this was done intentionally to avoid the CCTV cameras' capture."Anne nodded in understanding. Among all the loca
Anne was busy preparing breakfast this morning. After finishing cooking, she neatly presented the food. A while later, she pulled out a chair and calmly sat down, waiting for her husband to come out of the room.After a few minutes, the person Anne had been waiting for finally arrived. The man approached and gave her a quick peck before greeting her."Good morning, Honey," the man then pulled out a chair and sat down right in front of his wife. "What's for breakfast?" Kaivan asked enthusiastically."Panini sandwiches," Anne replied. She then placed a sandwich on Kaivan's plate, inviting her husband to taste it. "I hope you like it. It's still warm."Kaivan nodded. He picked up a knife and fork, slowly savoring the food that had been specially prepared for him.Panini itself is a sandwich originating from Italy. It usually uses whole bread that's grilled. The bread is then horizon
The car that Kaivan was riding in has just arrived at the courtyard of the Pullman building in Canary Wharf. Canary Wharf itself is a business district located in London, United Kingdom. This district is one of the two major financial districts in London that features many of the tallest buildings in the United Kingdom.Mike, who was accompanying Kaivan, quickly exited the car and promptly opened the door, allowing his superior to get out. They then confidently entered the building to meet their business associates who were waiting.Inside the building, Harold Van Douglas, a Dutch entrepreneur and the owner of Intercontinental Group, was already present. This group owns a well-known network of malls and shopping centers in mainland Europe. The 40-year-old man had specifically come to the UK to oversee his new mall construction project in the London area. Additionally, he intended to establish a business partnership with Kaivan's Four Season
"Open your face cover!"Anne blinked, trying to adapt to the piercing light. Once fully open, she cast a scanning gaze at the group of people gathered right in front of her.After the shootout with the Sicilian mafia members, she and her father had no choice but to surrender. They were then forced into a car. With their faces covered by cloth, they were taken to a location whose exact whereabouts were uncertain."Happy to be reunited with you, Giorgino Lopez," greeted a middle-aged man who was lounging in front of them. "I had to deploy quite a few men to catch a rat like you."Giorgino smiled. There was not a trace of fear on his face. Instead, he seemed to be mocking."Don Luca..." he whispered. "I mourn the fact that I caused you so much trouble in finding me. Was I too clever for your underlings, making them take so long to locate me?"Luca returned a sardonic smile. S
"I swear, if you end up handing over that chip to the M16, your wife's life will never be saved. You can prove my words.Kaivan clenched the phone in his hand. It was the second time he had read through the short message sent by Luca.After midnight, an uninvited guest arrived unexpectedly. This morning, Kaivan once again asked Hans and Dominique to come to his hotel immediately. Once they were in the room, they were all busy discussing the situation regarding Anne, who had recently been discovered to have been captured by Luca's henchmen."So, please tell me the entire sequence of events without any omissions," Kaivan commanded Noah, who was sitting calmly in front of him.Asked in this way, instead of immediately speaking, the handsome man remained still. He fell silent for a moment, as if deep in thought. He was unsure where to start in describing the series of events he and Anne had experienced s
Kaivan occasionally peeked out from behind the window at the vast expanse of clouds as he was on an airplane. This evening, he, Hans, Dominique, and several members of the special forces who were intentionally brought along to confront Luca, set off for the man's home country. After hours in the air and two airport transfers, they finally set foot in Catania, Italy, at night. Before commencing the battle, Kaivan needed to meet with the scattered members of the Witch Hunter group there. He had to fine-tune the entire strategy that had been devised to penetrate the defenses of Italy's number one mafia."Welcome, Mr. Kaivan. We've been waiting for all of you," greeted a large-bodied man who was none other than Xavier, one of the leaders of the Witch Hunter clan."Good to see you again, Xavier. How's Theodore?" he asked. Kaivan remembered the founder of the Witch Hunter Clan. Thanks to him, Theodore's life had been saved from danger in the past.
If asked what brings immense happiness to Kaivan Maximilian at the moment, there are only two answers: Anne and their beautiful daughter.If only he had listened to his ego in the past, perhaps he and Anne wouldn't have ended up as happy as they are now. Kaivan also expresses continuous gratitude to the friends who successfully convinced him to marry a woman he once clearly didn't know.Up to this moment, Kaivan still can't comprehend how God orchestrated his life's scenarios so skillfully. How could he, who was once famously arrogant, surrender so easily to someone named Annatasia? And now he finds himself enjoying life, especially with their beautiful daughter finally born into the world."Kimmy, pay attention," Kaivan commands. "When shooting, you need to focus on the target in front of you. Take a slow breath. Then exhale as the bullet is released from the pistol you're holding," he explains seriously.
"Hey... wake up..." Anne whispered. The woman seemed restless. She had been trying to change her sleeping position for a while now. But still, her eyes wouldn't close. In fact, it was getting even harder to fall asleep."What's up?" Kaivan replied as he opened his eyes. Gathering all his awareness, he adjusted his position. He glanced briefly at the corner of the wall to check the time displayed there. "Why aren't you sleeping yet?" he asked."My stomach is hurting. Our baby has been so active in there for a while now. I don't know how many times they've been kicking and moving around," Anne complained.Seeing his wife in pain, Kaivan immediately reached out his right hand. He gently stroked the surface of her stomach with deep emotion.At nine months pregnant, Kaivan often found Anne struggling to sleep. She always had some kind of discomfort every night – whether it was stomach pain, back pai
"So, we'll be heading home soon?" Anne asked as they were strolling through the city of Zurich.In total, the two of them had spent three days in Interlaken. Therefore, yesterday, Kaivan decided to take Anne back to Zurich. And today, he had promised to take his wife to explore other interesting places before deciding to return to London later in the evening."Yes, darling. I apologize for not being able to take you out for too long. Tomorrow morning, Mr. Harold wants to meet to discuss the mall construction business. But don't worry. Once all the work deadlines are met, I'll take you out again. You're free to choose wherever you want to go."Anne turned her head. She gave him a grateful smile, feeling pleased with all the sweet gestures Kaivan had shown. Somehow, he was really good at capturing her heart. Maybe, this was one of Kaivan's tactics to win over women."No need to exaggerate. I'm fine if
Zurich is a highly appealing destination in Switzerland. This largest city in Switzerland is known for its high quality of life, along with being one of the most expensive places to live in the world. Even some of the world's major banks originate from this location.The city is situated on the northern shores of Lake Zurich and is surrounded by the beauty of the Alps mountains. Its urban structure is very well organized, and many professionals reside here. The city boasts a wealth of social and public facilities, earning it the nickname of the happiest city in the world.Zurich is also known as a city that never sleeps, offering a plethora of attractions, from the Old Town and museums to exclusive shopping centers and hilltop locations for enjoying Zurich's beauty from above. The city's streets are dominated by various modes of public transportation, including trams. Apart from the lake, the city is also bordered by other rivers such as the
After going through numerous investigations and evidence gathering, the parliament officials involved in the scandal with Luca have finally been charged and sentenced appropriately. Not much different from his colleagues, Don Luca Guzman faced a similar fate, even more tragic. The Italian-blooded man was charged with serious crimes including drug trafficking, illegal firearms, money laundering, and several attempted murders. As a result, the Supreme Court rendered a verdict to sentence the middle-aged man to life imprisonment. No parole, appeal opportunities, or negotiations."As you requested, Luca and his followers will rot in jail," Hans said over the phone to Kaivan. The large-bodied man was indeed tasked with attending the sentencing hearing regarding the punishment Luca would receive."Thank goodness. I'm glad to hear this news. I hope that after this, no one dares to disturb my life again.""I'll make sure of that, Kai. I hope
After calling hotel security and reporting tonight's incident to the authorities, Kaivan, Anne, and Edward hurriedly left the hotel. They handed over the assault case to Hans for immediate follow-up.Kaivan kept expressing his gratitude to Edward. Thanks to his friend, he was able to locate and save his wife from danger.It turns out that Edward's suspicions were indeed true. Because of this uneasy feeling, he had decided to visit Kaivan repeatedly over the past few days to ensure his friend's well-being."I owe you my life, Ed," Kaivan said when the three of them were at the Four Seasons Hotel. They were sitting in the lobby, waiting for Mike to bring drinks. Meanwhile, Anne focused on cleaning the scrapes on her husband's hands and arms."It's okay. Isn't that what a friend is supposed to do?" Edward replied.Kaivan nodded."Of course. Now, I've even realized that you're
Edward has just parked the sports car he was driving in the parking lot of the Four Seasons Hotel. As he promised earlier this afternoon, he will be showing Kaivan some of the new weapon collections he recently purchased tonight.As shooting enthusiasts, the two of them share a common interest in selecting and collecting various types of firearms. They often consult each other or hunt together to find the desired items."Mike..." Edward greeted as he entered the hotel lobby. "Is Kaivan in his room?"Mike, who had just finished his work at the time, walked over. Approaching Edward, who was standing not far from the reception desk."Mr. Kaivan left a while ago with his wife. They are attending a birthday party," he said.Edward nodded. It was his mistake not to contact Kaivan before coming over."Have they been gone for long?""Quite a while, about two hours ago. They might be back
When Kaivan woke up, it was already midday. This was evident from the abundance of sunlight that managed to pierce through the large curtains covering the bedroom window.Turning slightly, he found his wife still deeply asleep in his embrace, her arm serving as a pillow. One side of her face rested against Kaivan's broad chest.Seeing Anne in such a peaceful state made Kaivan unconsciously smile. Gazing at his wife's beautiful face without blinking, he remained fixed on her for quite a while. Almost as if enchanted or perhaps hypnotized. Whatever it was, Kaivan felt that this was a new activity he must repeat every day. Yes, admiring Anne's lovely face while she was still asleep seemed like a delightful pastime.Satisfied with gazing at his wife's face, Kaivan gently kissed her forehead and then her cheek in turn. This action caused the woman beside him to stir. She formed a faint smile, her eyes not fully open yet.
Giorgino and Noah welcome Kaivan and Anne as they visit the MI6 headquarters at Vauxhall Cross. This morning, the guys had a schedule for an interrogation regarding the Luca case.As witnesses and victims, of course, the MI6 wants to hear directly about the violence Kaivan experienced when dealing with Luca. They hope that after his testimony, it could add to the list of demands against that middle-aged guy to get him punished."Great to see you again, Kaivan," Giorgino greets. "I'm really sorry about the mishap that happened to you the other day. I hope you're in much better shape now."Kaivan smiles and nods politely. The four of them are now standing together in a corner of the building."I'm also glad to be able to meet you again...""You can call me Dad or Papa," Giorgino interrupts. "Whichever makes you comfortable.""Okay, Dad. My condition now is much better than before. Besides, this is noth