Emily stepped into the luxurious restaurant, her eyes scanning the elegant room before finally landing on the table where Marvin and Stella were seated. Feeling slightly flustered, she walked toward them, trying to shake off the awkwardness that enveloped her.“Have you been waiting long?” she asked with a forced smile, still trying to catch her breath after the long journey. She had come because of Marvin's sudden invitation to join them for dinner without any clear reason. “Sorry I'm late. I had to wait for the bus for quite a while,” she added, trying to explain.Marvin turned and greeted her with a smile that seemed perfect. “No problem, Emily. We just got here ourselves,” he replied casually. He then shifted his gaze to Stella, who was sitting beside him gracefully. “Right, darling?” he continued in a gentle tone.Stella, who had been sitting quietly, smiled softly and nodded, her gaze warm and calm.Meanwhile, Marvin deliberately clasped Stella's hand, his fingers gently tracing
"Would you like to come in?" Emily asked politely."No, I’ll head straight home," Delvin replied. "Thank you for tonight. Honestly, I didn't expect us to get along so well."Emily’s heart suddenly began to race, pounding erratically as if it was about to leap out of her chest. "What? Ge–getting along?""I mean, I didn’t expect you to be so fun and not at all boring. Honestly, I was very reluctant to come to this dinner. I only came because Stella asked me to. My friends often introduce me to women, but they’ve all been so dull. That’s why I was hesitant about attending the dinner Stella and Marvin arranged. But it turns out, you’re not as bad as I imagined," Delvin said."Oh, really?" Emily asked, smiling shyly.Delvin mirrored her behavior, feeling the same awkwardness as Emily. For some reason, there was a strange feeling growing in his heart when he was around her."It's getting really late, Delvin. Go home. If you don’t mind, text me when you get home so I won’t worry," Emily sug
"How did it go? What happened last night?" Marvin asked curiously, his eyes fixed seriously on Emily, who was sitting across from him, waiting for her response."Nothing unusual happened. We just had dinner together, and then he drove me home. Though I think he only did it out of obligation, Sir," Emily lied. The truth was, what happened between her and Delvin last night left a deep impression on her. She enjoyed spending time with him."Out of obligation? Why do you think that?" Marvin asked, raising an eyebrow."He said he wasn't really interested in coming because he didn’t feel like meeting me. If it weren’t for Mrs. Stella, he wouldn’t have come at all. That means he felt obligated, doesn’t it?""Did he really say that?" Marvin asked.Emily nodded, leaning back in her chair with a long sigh. "Let's just drop it, Sir. There's no point in trying to help me anymore. I'm not beautiful, so there's no way Delvin would be interested in me. It seems like he's into women like Mrs. Stella,
“Hurry up and get out. Why are you just sitting there?” Marvin asked Emily, who was still sitting beside him, even though the car he had been driving had stopped about five minutes ago.“Sir? Let’s just go back. I don’t know why, but suddenly my heart is racing. I think I need a doctor. I’ve never felt like this before,” Emily replied.The truth was, her heart was indeed pounding wildly. She felt strange, something she had never experienced before.“That’s a common thing for someone who’s in love, Emily.”“Huh?” Emily quickly turned to Marvin, who was sitting next to her, her eyes wide in surprise.“Why do you look so shocked?”“In love?” Emily asked, uncertain.“Yes, in love. I felt the same way when I fell in love with my wife. My heart would race like crazy, especially when I looked into her eyes,” Marvin explained. “What’s going on with you? Why do you seem so off? Weren’t you in love with him from the start? You said you fell in love at first sight.”Emily swallowed hard. “Yes, I
"Got it," Fanny murmured as she successfully found the name of one of Mia's friends.She then searched for Mia's number, which she also managed to obtain, and began typing a message."Mia? It's Reese. I just wanted to let you know that I saw your brother-in-law with another woman. At first, I thought it wasn't him, but after I took a closer look, I'm certain it was Mr. Marvin Dameer. I'll send you a photo so you can see for yourself that what I'm saying is true, and I'm not mistaken."Send!After sending the message to Mia, Fanny immediately forwarded the photos she had received from her hired informant, who had been following Emily and Marvin, to Mia's number."Done," Fanny whispered. The corners of her lips curled up in satisfaction after successfully sending the message and photos to Mia. "Emily turned out to be quite reliable. When threatened and offered a large sum of money, she works very efficiently," Fanny added.Her eyes now focused on the screen, where she saw a photo of Emi
The rain poured down heavily, drenching the streets. Emily ran without hesitation, plunging into the downpour, not caring about the clothes clinging to her body."Delvin!" Emily called out in panic, her voice nearly drowned out by the torrential rain. Without a second thought, she knelt beside him, her eyes full of concern. "Are you okay, Delvin?" she asked, reaching out to help him up.Delvin looked up, rain dripping from the tips of his hair. His eyes held a trace of worry as he looked at Emily. "Why did you come out here? You're soaked, Emily," Delvin said.Emily shook her head firmly, despite the rain continuing to drench her face. "How could I just stay put seeing someone I care about fall in the middle of this storm? I'm worried! Come on, get up. Let me help you stand."Slowly, Delvin rose, feeling the warmth of Emily's hand that starkly contrasted with the cold rain.His eyes had been fixed on Emily all this time. He remained silent after hearing what Emily had just said.Emily
"I knew it, you would look incredibly beautiful in the outfit I chose,” Marvin said as he entered the room and saw Stella sitting on the bed.His wife looked stunning and sexy in the black lingerie he had bought with Emily earlier.Stella got up from the bed, approached Marvin, and wrapped her arms around his neck, clinging to him playfully.“Really? Am I beautiful?” Stella asked.“Of course, darling.”Stella stood on her toes, gently kissing her husband’s neck in an attempt to arouse him. As expected, Marvin closed his eyes, savoring the warm touch from Stella.Stella then moved closer to Marvin’s ear. “Am I more beautiful than Emily?” she asked.Marvin’s forehead immediately furrowed as Stella asked, confused as to why she suddenly mentioned another woman.“Of course, you’re more beautiful, darling. Why ask such a thing?”“If I’m more beautiful than Emily, then why did you dare to smile at another woman, huh?” Stella asked, withdrawing her hands from Marvin’s neck and pressing them
Emily woke up, staring at the unfamiliar ceiling of the room. She began to remember what had happened earlier and realized that she had been with Delvin. Her clothes were wet, as were Delvin’s.Then, they had returned to Delvin’s house to change clothes. After that, she and Delvin...As Emily recalled what had happened between her and Delvin, her eyes widened in shock. She turned to see Delvin lying next to her, bare-chested.Emily pulled back the blanket slightly and her eyes widened again as she saw that she was completely naked.“Oh, shit! I went too far. What did I do? Oh my God, Emily, are you out of your mind? Why were you so foolish? This was just a game. Why did you get so emotionally involved?” Emily thought to herself.Suddenly, her phone rang. Emily realized it was her phone ringing and reached for her bag to answer it. Fanny’s name appeared on the screen.Not wanting to wake Delvin, who was still asleep, Emily slid the red panel to decline the call and quickly sent Fanny a
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