Marvin's office door opened. Stella furrowed her brows as she saw a woman she had never seen before coming out of her husband's office."Is there anything I can help you with, Miss?" the woman asked Stella.Stella shook her head. "No." Then, she grabbed the handle of Marvin's office door, intending to enter.However, the woman quickly grabbed Stella's wrist, causing Stella to abandon her intention to enter."Yes? What is it?" Stella asked."Do you have an appointment, Miss? Who are you with? Let me check if you have an appointment with the CEO. The CEO said if a woman dressed inappropriately and looking unfamiliar tries to enter, she is not allowed in.""Inappropriately?" Stella looked at the woman with an irritated expression."Sorry, Miss. You don't look like an employee here or a colleague of the CEO." The woman looked at Stella from head to toe.Stella immediately crossed her arms under her chest and stared at the woman. "Are you new employee?""Yes! I've been working here for abo
"Annoying? What did she do to make you dislike her?” Marvin asked.Stella immediately moved from her position, leaning against her husband’s chest. She looked at Marvin very seriously and told him that Zaline had been rude by criticizing her clothes.“She was rude, wasn’t she? You should reprimand her! What kind of employee is she? How dare she criticize someone’s clothing. What’s wrong with my outfit? I’m dressed decently, and it’s not revealing. I’m not wearing sexy clothes. So, what right does she have to speak like that?”“Maybe that’s not what she meant, Darling. You’re dressed not like someone coming to work but casually, so she found it a bit odd. This is a company, after all. Maybe she thought you were one of my clients and not my wife. She’s new here, so she doesn’t know who you are yet.”“But she was still rude!”“I did tell her that if any strange-looking woman came and was dressed not like an office worker or employee, she should not be let in. I meant that about Fanny. I’
With whom? Do you have an appointment?" Zaline asked Fanny, who had just arrived."An appointment? I have to make an appointment with my own fiancé? Seriously?" Fanny said with a smirk.Zaline was startled when Fanny said she was the boss's fiancé. Her boss's wife was inside, and the woman before her claimed to be his fiancé. One man with two women?"Miss, don't say such nonsense. If you’re his fiancé, then I’m his second wife." Zaline retorted."What? How dare you say that?" Fanny grabbed Zaline's chin roughly, making her lips pout. "Do you want to die at my hands, huh?" she pushed Zaline's face, causing her to step back a few paces.Zaline held her sore lips. She swallowed hard, seeing Fanny glaring menacingly at her. Fanny didn’t respond much to Zaline. She grabbed the handle of Marvin's office door, about to enter.But Zaline spoke up, making her stop. "Mr. Marvin is with his wife.""What?" Fanny's eyes widened in surprise."Mr. Marvin is with Mrs. Stella Dameer. They've been insi
"ZALINE!" Marvin shouted, his eyes fixed on Fanny with a sharp glare.Seeing Marvin so furious, Fanny swallowed hard. It was the first time she had seen Marvin this angry at her."Yes, Sir?" Zaline asked as she entered Marvin's office."I told you not to let any unauthorized person in. Why did you let this crazy woman into my office?" Marvin asked in a loud voice, his eyes wide with anger at Zaline.Seeing her boss's eyes red with anger, Zaline swallowed hard. "I told her, Sir. But this lady claimed to be your fiancé."Marvin looked at Stella. "Didn’t you tell Zaline that you are my wife, Darling?""I did, Darling. I even mentioned my full name."Marvin looked back at Zaline with a sharp glare, causing her to swallow hard again."Do you think I'm a playboy with a fiancé while already married, huh?""I—I also told her. I didn’t believe it either when she said she was your fiancé. I also told her Mrs. Dameer was inside, but she got angry and pulled my hair. She barged in, and I didn’t d
Fanny left Esther Company feeling very upset."Just wait and see what I'll do, I'll get back at you all!" she muttered.In the evening, Fanny parked her car across the street from Esther Company. She wasn't waiting for Marvin or Stella, she already knew that they had left the company earlier in the afternoon after her departure. She was waiting for someone else.Fanny watched the company, seeing several employees exit the building. Finally, she spotted a woman riding her motorcycle out."That's the one I'm waiting for," Fanny murmured with a smirk, starting her car's engine.She was furious with Zaline and intended to harm her because earlier that afternoon, Zaline had reported to Marvin that Fanny had pulled her hair and pushed her. Fanny was angry because Zaline had tarnished her reputation in Marvin's eyes. Marvin would now dislike her even more because of her aggressive behavior.As Zaline's motorcycle left the company area and drove away, Fanny followed in her car, tracking Zalin
“What? Move to Marvin’s house?” Mr. Myron asked, immediately getting up from his seat and approaching his wife. “Why?”“Why? To try to separate Marvin from that woman named Stella."“Why do you have to interfere with your son's business? Let him live his life the way he wants to.""What did you say? Letting him live his life the way he wants? No way! I only want Fanny as my daughter-in-law because she is Daisy's daughter. Our best friend!”“I don’t care who Fanny’s parents are. Marvin married that woman because he loves her. That means she is his happiness, not Fanny. If he loved Fanny, he would have married her, not this woman. So let them be and stop interfering.”Mrs. Charlotte was stunned by her husband’s words, not expecting such statements to come from his mouth.“Marvin’s happiness is what matters most, Charlotte! I don’t care who the woman is, as long as she can make our son happy, I will support him.”“How can you say such a thing and give your blessing to their relationship?
Stella stood next to Marvin as her father-in-law suddenly entered Marvin's office. It wasn't just Stella who was shocked, Marvin also got up from his seat."S-sorry, Sir," Stella said, bowing hesitantly."Why do you need to apologize? Have you done something so terrible that you need to apologize to me like that?" Mr. Myron asked, walking toward Marvin and Stella."Hm? Mmmhh… I-I….""Sit down," Mr. Myron requested of Marvin and Stella.Marvin sat back down in his seat, while Stella remained standing next to her husband."Aren't you going to sit? I'm going to talk a lot, and this will take a long time. Can you stand for that long?""Hm?" Stella was confused.Seeing his wife like that, Marvin immediately got up and moved a chair that was next to Mr. Myron to beside her. He asked Stella to sit there."Thank you, Darl—" Stella stopped mid-sentence when she saw Mr. Myron staring at her. "Sir," Stella corrected herself before sitting down.Mr. Myron smiled faintly at her words."Daddy wants
“What’s the reason?” Marvin asked his father. “Before answering Stella’s question about why I didn’t like Fanny, I want to correct something Stella said,” Mr. Myron replied. Stella and Marvin immediately frowned. “Who said Fanny is prettier than you, hm?” Mr. Myron asked Stella. “Did Marvin say that? Did he tell you that Fanny is prettier than you?” “Huh?” Stella looked at Mr. Myron in confusion. “I didn’t say anything,” Marvin interjected. “Fanny is just average. Not pretty at all. You’re much prettier than her.” Mr. Myron continued. Hearing Mr. Myron's words, Stella bowed her head and tried to suppress a smile. “Really?” Stella looking back at Mr. Myron. “But Damian played me for Fanny. Doesn’t that mean—” “Damian wasn’t serious about Fanny, Darling,” Marvin interrupted. “The proof is that he regretted leaving you and wanted you back. He also wanted to make you his partner. That means Fanny was just for his pleasure, not someone he wanted to marry or make the mother
Delvin stood in front of Emily's apartment door, his eyes filled with doubt and hope. His hand continuously pressed the doorbell, but there was no sign that the door would open."Emily? Darling? Are you in there? Open the door, I’m back, Darling," Delvin's voice was full of regret.He stood with his hands in his pockets, feeling the cold air seeping in through the gap under the door. Delvin took a deep breath, trying to calm himself. His heart was in turmoil, remembering the hurtful words he had once said and his efforts to make things right.Since the incident that nearly cost Emily her life, and after spending difficult times in Paris to reflect, Delvin had decided he couldn’t keep holding onto his anger. He wanted to return and make amends. He wanted to apologize and hoped that Emily would give him a chance to explain everything.He no longer cared about the mistakes Emily had made. After all, Emily had changed and was no longer the person she used to be. So, he decided to come bac
Delvin parked his car in front of the hospital, the tires screeching as he stopped near the emergency room door. Marvin, his face full of tension and tears, quickly jumped out of the back seat. He carried the unconscious Stella and ran towards the emergency room door.Delvin followed Marvin swiftly, fear evident on his face. Meanwhile, Emily, who was a few steps behind them, walked slowly. Her heart felt heavy, as if each step carried a greater burden.Emily watched Delvin’s back, busy and completely ignoring her. “He says he loves her?” she murmured with pain. “But what’s happening now? He doesn’t care about me.”Tears began to flow down her cheeks. She felt isolated in a situation that should have been full of care. Delvin, who should have been supporting her, was instead focused entirely on Stella and Marvin. Emily felt a deep heartache, feeling neglected when she needed support the most.With her head bowed, Emily continued her steps, trying to hold back her tears. In her mind, al
Marvin, Stella, Dariel, and Delvin stood at the edge of the cliff, their eyes fixed on Emily, who was dangling there, gripping tightly to a tree root that pierced through the ground. Her face was pale, tears streamed down her cheeks, and her body trembled with overwhelming fear. Below her, the abyss gaped like a black maw, ready to swallow her at any moment."Darling?" Delvin shouted from above, his voice hoarse with barely concealed anxiety. "Grab my hand, I'll pull you up!" His hand stretched out toward Emily, trying to reach her trembling fingers.Emily looked down at the depth awaiting her below. Fear enveloped her, making her sobs even more uncontrollable. "I'm scared," her voice barely audible, drowned in heart-wrenching sobs."You'll be okay!" Marvin's voice followed, filled with confidence and hope. He lowered his body closer to the edge of the cliff, extending his hand alongside Delvin's. "Now grab our hands, mine and Delvin's. We'll help you up."Stella stood not far from th
Fanny stared out the villa window. "Has he left yet?" she asked without turning, her voice firm with a hint of impatience.Willy, the brother of the deceased man she once loved, kept talking after bringing Emily here, which only irritated her further. So, with cunning, Fanny sent him away to buy food for the evening, using it as an excuse to keep him away while she executed her plan.One of her henchmen nodded, his face expressionless. "Yes, Miss. He's gone far," he replied curtly.Fanny sighed in relief, a thin, meaningful smile curling on her lips. "Okay, bring the girl!" she ordered coldly, her gaze shifting to Emily, who lay helpless in the corner of the room.Emily tried to struggle, her body writhing in vain on the cold floor. "Mmmhhh..." Her screams were muffled by the cloth stuffed in her mouth, only the rustle of fear could be heard. Her wide eyes, filled with panic, welled up with tears as she watched Fanny approach with a terrifying gaze.Fanny’s men moved quickly, lifting
Marvin stepped into the company cafeteria, his forehead furrowed when he saw only Zaline and Daniel sitting together at one of the tables.“Just the two of you? Where’s Emily? Where did she go?” Marvin asked, his voice filled with confusion.Zaline and Daniel exchanged glances before Daniel responded, “She didn’t show up, and we haven’t heard anything from her.” He sighed, showing his phone to Marvin. “I’ve tried calling her several times, but her number’s not active.”Marvin frowned, a mix of confusion and concern crossing his face. “Did she request leave from the division head?” he asked, trying to find an explanation.Daniel shook his head, his expression mirroring the same confusion. “No, I even checked with the division head, and there’s no word from her today. It’s strange; she usually informs the division head if she’s not coming in.”Marvin remained silent for a moment, his mind racing through unpleasant possibilities. Without saying another word, he reached into his pocket an
Delvin gripped the steering wheel with one hand while the other slapped his forehead in frustration. "Damn it, my phone! I left my phone in the room," he muttered, exasperated. He had just realized that his phone was still at Emily's apartment.Earlier, before heading out to pick Emily up from work, he had decided not to bring his phone because its battery was dead. So, he had plugged it in to charge. "How am I supposed to contact Emily without my phone?" Delvin grumbled, annoyed with himself.Quickly, he turned the steering wheel and headed back toward Emily's apartment.Delvin drove fast but cautiously.Delvin's car finally stopped in front of Emily's apartment building. He immediately got out of the car and looked around. His eyes fell on Emily, who was following someone wearing a black hoodie. Delvin's heart pounded with worry."Who is she with?" Delvin murmured, his lips pressing into a tight line. "She’s not sneaking around behind my back, is she?" Confused, Delvin decided to fo
Delvin gently squeezed Emily's hand as they stood in front of the apartment building. The night was beginning to fall, wrapping the city in a blanket of twinkling lights in the distance.He gazed into his lover’s eyes, trying to ensure that Emily really didn’t mind his job that took up so much of his time. “Darling, I might be back a little late tonight,” he said softly, with a hint of worry in his tone. “Weekends are usually very busy at the restaurant. Are you okay with me leaving you alone for so long?”Emily, who had been attentively gazing at Delvin’s face, smiled faintly. The warmth in her eyes made Delvin feel slightly more at ease. "It’s fine," she replied in a soothing voice. “You always come home very late on weekends. I’m getting used to it.” Her sweet smile widened as she added, "Besides, before you, I was always alone. So, it’s okay, darling."Delvin sighed in relief, but there was still an uneasy feeling gnawing at his heart. He knew how hectic work was on weekends, but
"Do you want to know something about Mrs. Daisy?" Marvin asked his father.Mr. Myron immediately set aside the cake he was holding. "Why?" he asked, his tone reflecting deep curiosity."A month ago, I happened to meet Mr. Emrick in detention. He was furious when he saw me and cursed at me—he cursed at me harshly and continuously, Dad."Mr. Myron's brow furrowed, his expression turning to confusion and concern. "Cursed at me too? Why?" he asked, clearly puzzled and not fully understanding the situation. "I don't feel like I ever caused him any trouble. I never communicated with him, so why would he curse at me? I haven't wronged him.""He hates you because of Mrs. Daisy," Marvin said.Mr. Myron raised an eyebrow, waiting for further explanation, but what Marvin said next was quite shocking."Apparently, during their marriage, Mrs. Daisy never loved him. Mr. Emrick said that Mrs. Daisy was indeed his wife, but her heart was never his. Even until she died, her heart still belonged to the
Marvin glanced at Dariel, who was seated across from him, with a serious and tense expression.“It’s been over a month, and still no trace of her?” Marvin asked, his voice low but demanding.Dariel, slightly hunched over, slowly shook his head. “I suspect she’s fled the city, maybe even the country, with a fake identity. Just like what she did to the man at the scene of Lily’s accident. Damian too… he was a wanted man back then, wasn’t he? But he managed to leave the country with a fake identity,” Dariel explained, his tone filled with suspicion.Hearing this, Marvin felt the heavy burden on his shoulders growing even heavier. He leaned back in his chair, letting out a long sigh, trying to calm the turmoil inside him. “So what now? Just let her get away? No way!” Marvin declared firmly, his voice booming with restrained anger. “I want her behind bars, suffering even more than her father!”Dariel looked at Marvin calmly, understanding his friend’s anger and frustration. “I’ve already s