Griffin's parents forcibly ended Griffin and Zaylee's relationship under the pretext of a quid pro quo that assisted Zaylee because her family's company had gone bankrupt. Griffin was willing to accept Zaylee as his secretary to exact revenge for his pain from being deceived by her. Their relationship was too complicated to explain, and the longer it had ended, the more it heated up due to past grudges. Griffin had a fiancée who was a friend of his father and a business partner from their respective families. Their arranged engagement was made for the benefit of both families' businesses. The night of Griffin and Frey's engagement event, he had to be disrupted because Zaylee appeared and declared she was pregnant. Griffin was the father of the unborn child in her womb, which made him even angrier as the situation worsened, not to mention his parents' anger towards him. Griffin was furious because Zaylee was so stubborn. He had tried hard to persuade her to have an abortion, as he saw it as the only easy and advantageous solution for both parties. However, Zaylee was unwilling, saying that even a lion wouldn't eat its offspring. How could a mother kill her innocent flesh and blood? Time continued to pass, Zaylee's pregnancy grew, and it became a looming issue for Griffin. It also had an impact on his company's stocks. Zaylee eventually gave up, choosing to isolate herself rather than seek accountability from Griffin, who accused her of various actions that damaged her reputation. Surprisingly, her departure led Griffin to discover a truth he had not known. His perspective on Zaylee changed, and he now admitted to himself that even after their relationship ended forcibly, his heart still belonged to her, regardless of his engagement and upcoming marriage with another woman.
View MoreThe sound of the bathroom door opening disturbed the tranquility of a girl still deep in her sleep. A sliver of light entered as the bedroom curtains were drawn open, making Zaylee's sleep even more restless.Gradually, the girl opened her eyes to Griffin standing in front of the mirror. He glanced at Zaylee briefly through the reflection, then continued his actions.Suddenly, Zaylee got out of bed and rushed to the bathroom, unable to suppress the nausea in her stomach. She vomited into the sink, trying to ease the intense nausea.But it didn't subside; her stomach felt like it was being twisted. Zaylee tried massaging the back of her neck, but only water came up, over and over again."Zaylee! Are you okay?" Griffin asked from outside. Zaylee couldn't respond. She bent forward, eyes shut tight, trying to calm her churning stomach.The bathroom door opened. Just as Zaylee was about to scold Griffin for entering without permission, another wave of nausea hit, and she vomited again. Gri
A middle-aged man was waiting for Alex's arrival at his residence, his fingers tapping the sofa repeatedly as if counting down the limits of his patience. Not long after, his house guard entered, followed by several other guards from outside, indicating that Alex had finally come in response to Robinson's summons."Sorry, I'm a bit late," Alex said awkwardly. Robinson ignored him, his expression flat and cold."Explain!" Robinson snapped, throwing a newspaper right before Alex.Alex froze, his hands clasped tightly together. The carefully planned words in his mind evaporated as he saw the front-page headline announcing that his only son had officially married."What are we supposed to tell the investors about this? Your son acted without permission? A fatal mistake!" Robinson's voice was sharp and firm, his words dripping with resentment he struggled to contain."I'll fix this, Robinson! Just stay calm!" Alex tried to sound composed, though his mind was already spiraling out of contro
Being too naïve in this mortal world can be detrimental to some people. The idea that good things will come to good people is almost impossible. Something sacred can quickly turn into something broken without much thought. Like marriage, the holy vow of "till death do us part" between lovers—it's just a promise that could end at any moment.This is what Zaylee is experiencing right now. She is just a tool for those in power, used as a stepping stone to reach their goals. Zaylee doesn't think Griffin married her because he felt responsible for her pregnancy. Instead, he married her because he could use her for now and discard her once his needs were fulfilled."Come on!" Angela called to Zaylee, who had been lost in thought and staring at her reflection. She now looked elegant in her wedding dress, which fit her perfectly.Zaylee snapped out of her trance, gently wiping her tears so they wouldn't ruin her light makeup. She smiled bitterly. She never imagined she would marry so soon, un
Griffin and Zaylee returned to work. All eyes were on them, who walked as if they didn't care, and nothing happened. The news about Zaylee's pregnancy had become a hot topic in the company. The atmosphere became even more heated when they found out who the biological father of the baby Zaylee was carrying was."So it's true that Ms. Zaylee is pregnant?""I didn't expect Zaylee to be that low!""Maybe she did it on purpose so that Griffin would cancel his engagement with Miss Anna.""I heard they used to be a couple!"Zaylee closed her eyes, trying not to listen to the office employees' whispers, which sounded loud in her ears. Everyone blamed her, but not even one of them mentioned Griffin's name as the suspect.BREAK…!Zaylee slammed the door to her office, and Griffin just chuckled softly. The man was also quite surprised that his employees would talk carelessly like that. Zaylee took a deep breath.She took a slow sip of mineral water to clear her mind. Zaylee admitted that it was
SLAP!The loud slap echoed throughout the room, creating a tense atmosphere. Griffin didn't flinch; his posture, which had almost fallen, straightened again, his jaw tightened, and his teeth gritted."Where's your brain, Griffin? The problem from yesterday isn't even solved, and now you've added more trouble. I can't understand your way of thinking!" Alex scolded, slamming the table. His frustration with his only son never seemed to end. The problems kept piling daily, and Griffin became more out of control."I'm asking you now! Is it true what Zaylee said, that you are the father of the fetus she's carrying?" Alex asked, his sharp gaze intimidating, hoping his son would hear the words he wanted."Yes!" Griffin answered firmly. He didn't blink, staring into Alex's eyes to prove he wasn't lying."Okay! You did it! So now, what are we supposed to do, Griffin? You're my son; you should understand exactly what I'll do to something I don't want!" Alex said, trying to make Griffin realize h
Zaylee peeked at the monitor before opening her apartment door. Her sleepiness suddenly disappeared after she found out who had come to her apartment at any time. Her face changed, implying a hatred and anger that had previously died down now flared up again."Go away, Griffin! It's already night!" Zaylee shouted from behind the door. Instead of answering, Griffin immediately pressed the door password button and opened Zaylee's apartment door.The girl gasped and was not alert, so Griffin quickly entered the apartment and locked it again."What are you doing?" Zaylee shouted, her shock not disappearing. The girl closed her eyes, cursing him for his stupidity for not changing her apartment password after their relationship ended."My father will be here soon! I will make sure you are taken. I don't need to explain at length; you must know how my father will treat you after the chaos you have done earlier!" Griffin explained, making Zaylee freeze. Not finished with Griffin's arrival, no
A hotel appeared bustling with luxury cars arriving one after another, dropping off passengers who looked elegantly dressed like royalty. An engagement party that looked extravagant, with a large number of guests, almost like a wedding reception. Several flower bouquets were sent by business partners of the party's host.The couple's names, who would be officially declared the happiest pair tonight, were written on them. Anna, the girl wearing a mauve-colored gown that clung to her petite frame, looked perfect against her pale skin. She smiled as she gazed at her reflection in the mirror. The girl had no regrets about accepting her parents' offer to marry Griffin, the man she'd long been interested in since he first appeared at one of the company parties."Griffin is waiting for you outside," said someone who suddenly appeared behind the hotel room door. Anna turned her body and nodded with her sweet smile.Griffin looked cold, his eyes expressionless, showing no hint of happiness. Ev
The atmosphere in the office was still quiet, especially in the president's room, where only Zaylee was present. She stared at the president's chair and something in her hand with a vacant look. She couldn't think clearly about how to persuade Griffin to take responsibility for her pregnancy.No mother would kill her own flesh and blood unless she had lost her sanity. Even a lion, known as a fierce beast, wouldn't attack its own cubs.The door opened, and Griffin walked in, passing by Zaylee, who seemed frozen in place. He didn't acknowledge her presence, instead searching for something at his desk. Shouldn't he be preparing for his engagement party? Why was he still focused on work?Before long, Dicky entered the room. Instead of approaching Griffin, he went over to Zaylee, who was pretending to be busy with her phone."Zaylee, do you have a moment? Come with me to the rooftop for a bit!" Dicky said, causing Zaylee to look at him in surprise.It w
Anna gazed at herself in the mirror, wearing the dress she had dreamed of since she first laid eyes on it. The maroon gown bloomed like a rose; she would wear it for her engagement party. A happy day she had long imagined with Griffin. Anna wasn't foolish; she knew their marriage was just a way to add partners to the company and enhance its image. But she didn't care; all she knew was that Griffin would soon be hers completely.He had finally agreed to accompany her to try on several gowns from a famous designer, but his demeanor was another story. Griffin remained preoccupied with his phone, seemingly uninterested in what Anna was doing."Griffin, help me choose!" Anna exclaimed, not taking her eyes off the dresses she had just tried on."Just pick one that feels comfortable," Griffin replied dismissively, ignoring her again.There was nothing important on his phone; he was just scrolling through social media. Griffin always felt bored every time he accompanied Anna to activities he
"The sun's rays pierced through the light, disturbing the peaceful slumber of two individuals, especially the woman, who slowly opened her eyes. It was the first time she had opened her eyes, revealing Griffin's serene face, still closed in sleep. Zaylee held her breath as she woke up, quickly putting on her clothes and leaving Griffin's room. Fortunately, it was still early enough for her friends to be awake. Zaylee immediately cleansed herself, crying her heart out beneath the shower's cascading water. She scrubbed herself roughly, unable to believe this was happening and not just a dream. Zaylee yanked at her hair in frustration. "Stupid!" "Stupid!" "Stupid!" Zaylee's shouts echoed in the bathroom as tears continued to flow. She scolded herself for being so foolish as to listen to Dicky and accompany Griffin, who had been influenced by alcohol. Zaylee felt weak, sitting helplessly under the unrelenting shower. She cried, regretting the mess she had made of her life. She couldn'...
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