Alycia's heart seemed to stop for a moment...Alycia turned her head with a look of anxiety and hatred, anger all rolled into one.Adrian just stared indifferently, with a slight smile.Alycia was about to speak when suddenly Aaron spoke up."What did you just say? Her? You mean Aly? What do you mean, Adrian? You know... if Aly..." Aaron began to speak, looking inquiringly at Adrian."Oh, Dad! Come on... Let me finish what I'm saying! I want her, Alycia, to be my assistant if I have to replace you at the company! I need someone who knows the ins and outs of the company, right? And Alycia has been your secretary for the past few years, and she's one of Dad's trusted people, for sure! So I think... She's the only one who's suitable and can help me with my work later! What do you think?" Adrian said, glancing at Alycia.Alycia, who had been about to have a heart attack, was able to breathe a little easier, but then she remembered... if she became Adrian's assistant... that would mean...
“Prang! Crash!” “Aly? What’s wrong, sweetheart?” Aaron looked at her, filled with concern. “Sorry... Aaron, I accidentally knocked the spoon and fork, and... I was startled!” Alycia tried to bend down, attempting to pick up the fallen fork and spoon. Seeing this, Adrian said, “Let me help! “Ah! No... need...” Alycia tried to refuse, but it was too late. Adrian had already bent down, and Alycia’s long hair covered her face as she turned her head to Adrian’s left. At the same time, Adrian, having also bent down, pulled Alycia's hand towards him so that Alycia’s body was pushed closer to Adrian, and then, quick as lightning, he kissed Alycia swiftly. Alycia was even more shocked and stared wide-eyed, but Adrian smiled triumphantly. He then returned to his seat as if nothing had happened and released Alycia’s hand under the table. “Here you are! But, I think this cutlery is dirty! Let me ask the servant to fetch a new set for you!” Adrian then waved a hand towards a servant in his h
“I…” Alycia’s voice seemed to choke. Alycia fell silent. Alycia suddenly remembered their memories from five or six years ago when Adrian had hurt her. Alycia closed her eyes and when she opened them, her eyes were filled with anger. Alycia looked up and stared boldly at Adrian. "Yes! I love him! I love Aaron! He's the best man I've ever met, even better than you! You're nothing compared to him! Not even a fraction of a fingernail!" Alycia shouted angrily, her chest heaving. Adrian looked at Alycia, searching for the truth in her eyes... 'Is it true that Alycia loves my father? She must be lying! It's impossible!' Amidst his confusion and curiosity, Alycia saw her chance and pushed him hard, sending Adrian crashing into the wall behind him. "Ouch!!!" Adrian cried out in surprise rather than pain. "Move aside! I want to leave! I don't
Adrian slammed the bedroom door shut behind him with immense force. “BUGH!” Adrian punched the wall next to his bedroom door. His hand was injured and bleeding... Adrian was once again reminded of his mother, from when he was a child. Sofia, Adrian's mother, had a gentle, beautiful face with an exotic, tanned complexion typical of Asia. Sofia happened to be from one of the islands in Indonesia. West Nusa Tenggara, or specifically Lombok, was her place of origin. Lombok has beautiful and pristine beaches. In Lombok, there's Tangsi Beach in Sekaroh village, East Lombok Regency - West Nusa Tenggara province, whose waters have a colour gradient from light blue, turquoise green, to deep blue, and it has pink-coloured sand. The pink sand is a mix of white sand with fragments of pink coral, or Foraminifera. Lombok is famous for
Alycia covered her body with the clothes she had originally intended to wear.Alycia stepped in front of Adrian."Damn you, Adrian! You lied to me!" Alycia said as she raised her hand to hit Adrian's chest."You fool! Your actions are futile! I couldn't possibly lie to you! Hurry up and go there!" Adrian pointed towards the bathroom.Alycia, who was awkward, immediately understood. When Alycia was about to go to the bathroom, she saw Adrian take a jug of water from the corner of his room and pour it over his head. As she was about to open her bedroom door, someone seemed to speak."Adrian! I'm going to open your door now if you don't come out! Get the spare key! QUICK!!" Aaron shouted at one of his servants, who then dashed downstairs. Aaron was about to break it down, but then he remembered that Adrian's door was made of a special material that was sturdy and difficult to break down.
"Adrian!!! Open the door! What are you doing?" Another shout came from the door as someone impatiently banged on Adrian's door.Alycia's face turned pale while Adrian smiled slightly, an unusual smile."That's Aaron's voice!" Alycia almost shouted without realising it."Ahem!" Adrian nodded casually and, seemingly unconcerned, sat down on his bed.What happened next was even more surprising. Instead of going to the door, Adrian did something that made Alycia's eyes widen. He slowly unbuttoned several buttons on his shirt, as well as the buttons on his sleeves, and folded them up.Now almost all of Adrian's shirt buttons were open. This revealed his solid, muscular chest. It was clear that Adrian had been taking care of his body and probably went to the gym regularly.Alycia swallowed again. She couldn't deny that she was a woman and the man in front of her was the man who had once filled her heart, and perhaps still did, but Alycia didn't want to admit it! Her heartache was too deep.