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
After finishing breakfast, Mia swiftly made her way upstairs. The morning encounter with the cold-hearted man had left her yearning for solitude, craving the comfort of her bedsheets. She approached her room and reached for the doorknob, but as much as she turned it, it remained stubbornly locked. Confusion clouded her features until realization dawned.She had moved—no, she had been moved. Into the man's room! Mia stood frozen, the world spinning around her. What should she do now? No more privacy... Sharing a bed with him seemed like a nightmare, and her imagination immediately began to run wild."Madam," Madam Susan's voice brought her back to reality.She blinked away her sorrows and turned to face the older woman. "Yes?""Please," Madam Susan gestured towards Shawn's bedroom door, and Mia's heart sank as she met its gaze. Slowly, she reluctantly shuffled towards it, with Madam Susan and a couple of maids following closely behind.Once inside, Mia stood awkwardly, watching Madam S
Shawn and Mia spent the entire day in their bedroom, working on arithmetic problems. Mia couldn't deny that the man was impressive. Was there anything he wasn't good at in the world? He was just too perfect!The way he explained complex problems in such a simple manner and guided her through solving them like a piece of cake made Mia wonder where he had been all her life. His patience and kindness made her forget all that had happened in the morning. She had been mistaken.There was no way the man sitting beside her, teaching her, could be cold-hearted. Her previous assumptions had misled her. The issue must have been with her, not him. She was the problem, not the charming man.Shawn nodded and gently patted Little One’s head, placing the book he held down. "You did well."Seated in close proximity, Mia could feel his minty breath gently brushing her face as he spoke, "Let's call it a day here. We'll pick up tomorrow."As he got up and started walking toward the bathroom, Mia snappe
The following day arrived, and since Mia had been engrossed in her studies the previous day, she hadn't been able to visit the hospital. After having breakfast, she swiftly made her way there.Meanwhile, Shawn left for his undercover job, but before he departed, he glanced at the calendar. That day was here once again… This caused his mood to dampen.After her visit to the hospital, Mia returned home and cheerfully announced, "I'm home, everyone!" She quickly changed into indoor flip-flops, raced upstairs to change her clothes, and in no time, she was out of the house again.For a while, she had been admiring the garden from her window, hoping to go down there someday. And now she had finally decided to explore it. Someday was that day. Brimming with excitement, she made her way to the back of the mansion, venturing there for the first time since she had moved in.As she entered the sprawling garden, her eyes widened with wonder at the vibrant display of flowers and the lush greenery
As the meeting drew to a close, five grueling hours had elapsed, and half the team had been dismissed."Meeting adjourned," the CEO declared, prompted by an urgent call from his grandfather.Those remaining among the officials hastily gathered their belongings and scurried away on unsteady legs, well aware that if they lingered a moment longer, the CEO might very well have fired the rest of them.After the officials had left, Shawn relaxed his hardened face a bit and picked the call. "Grandpa,""Shawn, I'm sorry. I won't be able to make it back tomorrow. The doctor says I need to spend a few more days here," Bitterness laced the old man's voice as he spoke. "I promise, as soon as I'm able to leave, I'll come straight home." His weakened voice wavered, accompanied by a persistent cough.Shawn could hear the old champ's strained breathing on the other side of the phone and his heart twisted in his chest. "It's okay, Grandpa. Spend as much time as you need, I'm fine. Take care of yoursel