All the way through to Beats Corporations, the chauffeur who drove the CEO would occasionally catch the CEO smiling to himself, through the rearview mirror. Initially, he had thought he was imagining things, but as it continued to happen, it became evident that he wasn't hallucinating.He couldn't help but wonder what exactly was causing the big boss to act in such a manner. Did something happen? Shaking his head, George shifted his focus away from the CEO and concentrated on his driving.Upon their arrival at Beats Corporations, as the CEO stepped out of the car, he adjusted his tuxedo's button and walked past George, who was holding the car door open, with a lowered head.After taking just three leisurely steps, CEO Shawn halted abruptly and turned to face his chauffeur. "Good work today."With those words, the CEO entered the main building.George was extremely taken aback by the statement. As he watched the CEO's retreating figure, he blinked in confusion.Something seemed off ab
***Mia laid on her bed, staring at the ceiling in boredom when a sneeze unexpectedly erupted from her nose. “Ntin!”Frowning, she pondered who might be talking badly about her.She shrugged her shoulders, slipping down from the bed. She then sauntered over to the window. Less than twenty-four hours had passed, yet she was already weary of staying home. Having to remain there for the entire week ahead felt like a burden.To make matters worse, she wouldn't be able to attend Grandpa Mandez's Saturday birthday party either. What a bummer.Boredom would definitely kill her before the week was over.Peering through the window, Mia noticed the sun starting to set. With a sigh, she gazed at the beautiful garden and spotted Madam Susan exiting with gardening tools in hand. What a gorgeous garden. She resolved to go down there sometime. The flowers' fragrant scents would offer some solace. A smile brightened Mia's face.—————Same Day. R High School.As classes ended, students trooped out of
—————The Previous Day (About Thirteen Hours Ago)Abroad.During the time her sister and her family were in town, Yvonne made sure to visit them at their suite every day, enjoying their company as they explored together.But their trip soon came to an end, and it was time for them to leave.Yvonne drove the family of three to the airport in the afternoon, an hour before their flight was scheduled to take off.When they arrived, it was time to say their goodbyes.“I’ll miss you,” Stella's eyes welled up with tears as she hugged her little sister.“I’ll miss you too.” Yvonne's voice quivered as she pulled away from the embrace.She then embraced her brother-in-law and her nephew. “I’ll miss you guys,” she sobbed.Once they left, she would be alone again, back to her usual lonely routines in this foreign land among unfamiliar faces.“Don’t worry, we’ll come back very soon. Once Vee finishes high school, we’ll all come here. I promise. She’ll be done soon,” Stella assured.Hearing this, Y
The following day arrived, and as planned, Shawn and Mia set off early to visit Grandpa Mandez to wish him a happy birthday. They carried an assortment of gifts, including a carefully hand-knitted sweater that Mia had worked on during late nights in the past few days."Grandfather, this is to keep you warm," Mia said, presenting the sweater as a thoughtful gesture, considering she didn't have money to buy a gift like Shawn did.Grandpa Mandez was genuinely touched by her kindness and promised to wear the sweater always.After sharing breakfast and spending a couple of hours with the elderly man, Shawn and Mia bid their farewell.As they left, Grandpa Mandez fondly stroked the sweater on his lap, commenting, "Such a sweet girl, isn't she?""Yes, Sir," Anderson, who had been standing nearby, agreed with a smile.Mia strolled back towards the mansion, Shawn leading the way, and a gentle smile graced her lips as she watched his figure ahead of her.In the past few days, their paths hadn't
Soon, night fell, marking the start of the birthday party. The event drew a crowd of influential and prestigious personalities, given that the guest of honor was a highly respected figure in the society. Old Master Mandez, along with his father, founded Beats Corporations, and the man had led the company for many years before passing the CEO role to his grandson, Shawn Mandez. His reputation drew people from far and wide to attend the celebration.Shawn's aunt and her family had also traveled early from overseas to join in, adding to the festivities.The ballroom buzzed with lively conversations and happiness as attendees presented their gifts to Old Master Mandez and shared heartfelt speeches about him.Shawn Mandez, however, sought solitude and settled on a couch in a dimly lit corner, secluded away from the bustling crowd, sipping wine as he observed the festivities. Despite his engagement with the celebration, his thoughts continuously drifted back to the girl left behind at home.
Immediately Stella stepped outside Magnificent Events Center, she scanned the entire area but neither her brother nor her sister was in sight.Evans soon joined her outside, standing behind his wife. "They left already," he sensed. "Go fetch the kids; I'll get the car ready."Frowning and biting her lip, Stella rushed back into the party hall, gathered their belongings, and swiftly led the children outside.They’d have to apologize to Old Master Mandez later, for leaving unannounced. The birthday party was already coming to an end, anyways…As soon as they settled into the car, Evans sped away.—————The ride home was silent. Neither the brother nor his sister spoke a word to each other as they were both engrossed in their thoughts.Damien was visibly seething with anger, while Yvonne remained silent, staring out of the window. The night was cold and the weather seemed unfriendly.But as soon as they arrived at the Davis Family’s residence, all the anger Damien had pent up in him burs
A faint smile graced his lips as he pushed open the front door. When Shawn entered, the house was enveloped in silence, and the lounge bathed in dim light. "She must have retired to bed," he surmised, feeling a subtle pang of disappointment.He sighed, fatigue pressing upon him as he made to ascend the stairs. Yet, just as he approached the staircase, his steps faltered. He turned to the side and spotted a frail figure curled up on the couch. His eyes narrowed as he recognized the Little One.Why was she there? He moved closer to the couch, his tall frame looming over her as he observed her in silence.Right at that moment, Madam Susan entered the lounge and took in the scene. She instantly grasped what was going through the Young Master's mind. "Madam insisted on waiting for you here and refused to retire upstairs to sleep..."Without her needing to say more, Shawn already understood. A warm feeling swelled within him."Thank you, Madam Susan. It's late; you should retire for the nig
Stretching as she yawned, Mia grinned sheepishly, slowly opening her eyes to greet the new day. Her night had been so splendid that she even dreamt of sharing a bed with the demi-god. How absurd of her. She knew very well that such a fantasy would remain just that, for centuries to come.Pushing her daydreams aside, she gazed up at the ceiling for a moment, then all of a sudden, her eyes widened in sheer horror.Where was she? How had her white ceiling transformed into grey? Moreover, her room had a faux plaster ceiling, not marble!Swiftly, she sprang up and sat upright, her eyes scanning the unfamiliar surroundings as she threw the duvet away. This wasn't her room! Her thoughts raced back to the previous day.She had been devastated as she watched Shawn, impeccably dressed, leave the mansion for Grandpa Mandez's birthday banquet.He had been gone for several hours, and all she could do was pass the time by checking the clock repeatedly and occasionally venturing downstairs to see i