Anne felt something soft touching her cheek. Opening her eyes, she found Kaivan, neatly dressed, sitting at the edge of the bed.The man flashed a smile. He reached his right hand to gently stroke Anne's freely flowing hair."Kai... where are you going?" Anne asked with a puzzled look. The woman wasn't delirious; she clearly remembered it was a day off. So, where was her husband off to, all dressed up so early in the morning?"I'm going shooting with my friends," Kaivan answered with a smile. "Would you like to come?"Anne immediately sat up from her sleep. She playfully stretched her arms toward him, as if asking for a hug.Understanding his wife's request, Kaivan readily embraced her, showering her with affection. He planted a kiss on the top of her head and spoke again."Heiii... I'm inviting you to come along," the man teased. "Do you want to join? Or maybe...""Is it safe for me to come along?" Anne inquired, tilting her head. She realized she couldn't just go out of the hotel fr
"So, the little kid dared to threaten a Luca Guzman?"The voice was so calm, yet filled with a heart-pounding threat that could send shivers down anyone's spine. Instantly, an oppressive atmosphere filled the workspace belonging to the head of the Sicilian clan. Rodrigo, his assistant, was already prepared to face the storm that was about to come.After finishing their served breakfast, one of Luca's subordinates contacted the old man. They reported that their mission to harm Kaivan and Anne had completely failed. Even the eldest son of the Maximilian family dared to issue a serious threat to the Sicilian Clan if they were to bother him again. Kaivan never played games. What he said, he would undoubtedly prove. Just like the incident that had happened before. How that young man had bravely opposed and even attempted to destroy the businesses managed by the Sicilian Clan.Luca gritted his teeth strongly. His chest seemed to roar. He resembled a fierce lion ready to pounce and crush his
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