"Darvan... will you keep ignoring me?" Stacy demanded, unable to contain her anger any longer. "Can you let me focus?" he snapped, making her flinch. He had never raised his voice at her before, and she was taken aback. Without another word, he left the room, leaving her standing there, mouth agape
"Let me go!" Stacy struggled, and finally, Liam released her. She shot him an annoyed glare before turning her attention to Darvan, who was still holding onto Cassia. The sight only fueled Stacy's hatred toward Cassia. Cassia stumbled slightly as Darvan pulled her by the arm into the empty boardroo
Liam gently helped Cassia into the chair at his desk as she wiped her tears, her shoulders still shaking. He lowered himself to her eye level, a gentle smile playing on his lips. "It's alright, Cassia," he said softly. "Don't let their actions or words affect you. Whatever happens, don't get caug
Quinn, who was sitting in the living room, scrolled through her phone when she saw the video about Cassia and Martinez posted by a rival. As she carefully read through the news that Cassia was trying to cheat her way to win in the competition through Martinez, she balled her fist at the harsh commen
"Hey…"Cassia said, smiling as she approached Liam. He took in her appearance, noticing the makeup that softened her features. It wasn't much, but even so, she looked really pretty. "My friends actually did this..." she began, pointing to her face, wondering if the makeup looked strange on her. "
The audience held its collective breath, shocked at the sight of Cassia’s damaged design displayed on the mannequin on stage. A wave of gasps swept through the room, a mixture of pity and disbelief. Mr. Martinez furrowed his brows, his gaze shifting from the ruined design to Cassia, who wore a sor
The moment Cassia arrived at the hospital, she sprinted inside, her heart pounding in her chest. Just as she reached the entrance, a stretcher carrying Kiara was being wheeled out of the operating room. "Isn’t that Cassia? The designer everyone’s celebrating for turning a ruined design into someth
Cassia stepped out of her apartment, locking the door behind her. She adjusted the strap of her bag and began walking toward the street. It was a normal morning or so she thought until she spotted him. Darvan stood beside his car, parked just a few steps from her building. His eyes were fixed on h
"Who’s there?" Cassia stammered, her voice trembling as she crawled backwards cautiously. Her heart pounded in her chest as the door slowly creaked open, inch by inch. A figure stood in the shadows, tall and imposing, with a presence that sent chills down her spine. The deep voice that followed ma
A few nights after dinner with Mr. Martinez, Liam sat alone in his office, staring blankly at his computer. He had been working on a design, but his mind had started to wander. The soft glow of a nearby lamp cast faint shadows across his desk, but the thoughts crowding his mind were far heavier. C
Stacy inhaled deeply as she struggled to pull Darvan up, but he slumped back onto the cushions, immediately losing consciousness. She let out a tired sigh as she looked at him. His face was pale. How she wished she were the reason he was in this state. But no—it was because of another woman. "You s
Stacy sat at the dining table, staring at Darvan for a long time without saying anything. The silence between them stretched, heavy with unspoken words. She couldn't shake the thought of the lie he'd just told her. So if she hadn’t called Fredrick earlier, she might have believed him without questi
Stacy paced her room, her fingers gripping her phone tightly as she dialed Darvan’s number for the third time that morning. The line rang endlessly, but there was no answer. Fear gripped her. He had been the one calling, yet she had ignored his calls. Now that she was the one trying to reach him, an
Darvan's words caught her off guard, and she blinked at him, unsure if she had heard correctly. She opened her mouth to respond, but he spoke again, cutting her off. "I know I’ve been... difficult. I know I’ve hurt you. But I can’t stand this anymore.” He took a step closer, his voice faltering for
Once inside, he approached the bartender, placed his order, and pulled out his wallet, handing over his card. As he waited, he glanced around, noticing the happy expressions of the people around him and the interactions between the couples. He felt like the only odd one among them. "Here's your or
Stacy’s lips pressed into a thin line, her fists clenching at her sides. Her eyes glistened with unshed tears, but the coldness in her gaze sent a chill down Darvan’s spine. "Of course it's not her. You must be disappointed she wasn't the one you saw after waking," she muttered, her voice trembling
"Oh God, Liam!" she exclaimed, holding the glass firmly in her hands. Liam stood still, water dripping from his hair and face, his eyes wide with surprise. "Guess I startled you..." he muttered. Cassia blinked at the turn of events. She had thought it was Darvan, but she was wrong. Why was it Liam