"Over my dead body will that happen. My best friend can't be with my sister. Never. Unless he stops being my best friend."Yvonne appeared somewhat embarrassed and discreetly glanced at Shawn, who seemed unfazed by his best friend's response.Everyone laughed it off, but Yvonne sensed her brother wasn't joking. Little did Damien know that his sister held onto his words ever since that moment.____Damien rubbed his forehead wearily upon this revelation, pushing himself off the door and standing upright."At first, I wasn't planning to do anything... But then, four years later, I asked again, jokingly, and you gave the same response. That's when I realized you were serious, and I knew I had to take action.""So, when I saw you drive in that afternoon, I picked up my phone and pretended to be on a call. And I said all that...""I thought that... Since you can't let your best friend be in a romantic relationship with your sister, if you guys stopped being friends, then I could be with th
In the distinctive residential zone of MRA, surveillance extended beyond the streets; each residence boasted CCTV cameras outdoors and indoors. Consequently, the camera positioned at the Shawn’s mansion's entrance documented the interaction between him and Yvonne the previous day, capturing not only the visuals but also their spoken words.Initially, as Mia tuned into the footage, her expression soured even more. However, as she continued to observe and listen to the recording, disbelief widened her eyes.Wide-eyed, she shifted her gaze to her husband, finding him nonchalantly shrugging his shoulders.As events unfolded, she realized her initial judgment had been off. The stranger had planted a kiss on her husband, who seemed utterly oblivious."I'm sorry," Shawn mumbled, his grey eyes locking onto her honey brown ones."No, no." Little One delicately stowed the laptop away, guilt tainting her expression. "I'm the one who's sorry—for jumping to conclusions… I apologize."Shawn's hear
"Your husband, you haven't introduced him to me," May remarked.'Huh?' Mia was stunned."Don't be shocked," May continued, laughing. "I was simply in a coma, not dead. So yeah, I always heard everything you said. And the books you read to me..." She smiled warmly as she spoke.It took a while for Mia to collect herself from the shock. ‘Oh.’Since her mother woke up, they had never discussed Shawn, which made Mia shocked when May mentioned him just now."I know it was a marriage of convenience between you two, but that doesn't give him the right to mistreat my daughter." May's soft expression had transformed into a scowl.At first, Mia seemed lost. What was the woman talking about?Suddenly, realization dawned on her. She recalled the last time she visited her mom in the hospital, where, before her eyes opened, she had poured out her feelings, lamenting about how Shawn had betrayed her trust.With this realization, Mia was stunned, finding herself at a loss for words. How would she exp
Why wouldn't she feel grateful? What more could she possibly desire?"Un." Shawn responded nasally. "If I don't do it, who will? I'm your husband," he added.Mia smiled, her gaze fixed on the ceiling. He repeatedly claimed to be her husband. Was he truly committed to their union? Or was he simply fulfilling his duties…?The inevitability of an abrupt end of their union loomed in Mia's thoughts, casting a wave of sadness over her.To divert her mind from heartbreaking thoughts, she murmured, "My Mom wants to meet you. You don't have to force yourself if you don't want to; I'll find something to say to her."Shawn's eyebrow arched up. Recalling that Little One's profile mentioned her mother's passing, he hesitated.Biting her lip, Mia added, "I know you've been wondering why I frequently visited the hospital—it was because of her. She'd been in a coma due to an accident and only recently woke up." She let out a deep sigh.Shawn nodded silently. Her mother must have awakened the night he
A couple of years ago..."Mia, what's your plan after high school? Are you heading to college?" Seated on the swings, enjoying ice cream, the two lively friends discussed their future."Hmmm, I'm thinking of going to college, and I'll be interning as a TV presenter.""Wow, that sounds great! Let's do it together," Martha exclaimed, her face lighting up."Where should we pursue our internship?""Hmmmmm, BY Network." Mia declared with determination."Huh? Isn't that owned by Max's family?" Martha inquired, her eyes widening."Technically, it is." Max appeared from behind, embracing Mia.Mia blushed deeply and playfully fed Max ice cream."Ah, I envy you two... So adorable," Martha giggled.____Present day."You're welcome, once again. I assure you, you'll enjoy your time here. If you excel, there's potential for a full-time position within the company." The manager of the human resources department smiled warmly, concluding his speech."Later, we'll host a welcome dinner for you all.
Martha sneered, ‘Lying wench!’Being married to the wealthiest man in the country came with countless privileges, including free rides.Just how did someone as clueless as her manage to cross paths with Shawn Mandez? It was baffling.Annoying piece of work.Was Vivian not planning to take any action against her? That fool. Since handing over the documents the other night, the girl hadn't made a move yet. ‘What is she waiting for?’"How was work today?" Max's voice cut through the silence, prompting Martha to swiftly compose herself.Wearing a cute smile, she replied, "It wasn't so bad. I just feel sore all over and will need a certain someone to massage my body for me."Upon hearing this, Max grinned. "As your ladyship pleases."The two burst into laughter together.Mia had slipped off her heels in the car by the time she and Jasper arrived home. As the car door was swung open by one of the guards, she was gently caught in slender yet sturdy arms.Before she could comprehend, she foun
Upon hearing her friend's revelation, Charlotte's expression changed abruptly."What are you talking about?" Her brows furrowed in confusion.Maria hesitated before speaking, "the other day, I saw her with Damien... I asked who she was to him, and he introduced her as his girlfriend. I was shocked. I had no idea he was into younger girls."Certainly, she couldn't confess to her so-called friend that she had gone on a blind date with her ex-boyfriend. To be brutally honest, Maria was well aware that Damien Davis was going to be her blind date; she had insisted her dad set her up with him.She had always liked him. She had harbored feelings for him even when he was still in a relationship with Charlotte. However, Maria had kept those emotions to herself.After three years since their breakup, she thought, why not try her luck? But before she could make a move, she faced a crushing failure–Damien introduced a young girl as his girlfriend.Suddenly, Charlotte burst into laughter, taking
___________Beats Corporations HQ."Have George drive the car to the entrance. I'm leaving now," ordered CEO Shawn. He retrieved his overcoat from the rack, making a swift exit from his opulent office, trailed by his personal assistant carrying his briefcase.Lucas, caught off guard, glanced at his wristwatch—it was just after eight.Still too early.Typically, the CEO worked until almost midnight before departing. But these days..."You don't understand, do you?" Shawn's deep voice interrupted Lucas's train of thought."Sir?" He blinked, watching the Big Boss's back as they entered the elevator."Um. That's because you're not married yet. Your lonely, single self can't relate to being a diligent, loving, and caring husband like me," boasted the CEO, hands pocketed.Lucas was stunned. ‘Wow.’"You can never relate," he added, clicking his tongue.The elevator doors slid open upon reaching the ground floor, and the Big Boss and his subordinate headed straight to the entrance.Walking b