The gentle breeze from the lake caressed Ailee's face as she looked at her small house that stood quietly at the edge of the forest. The house was simple, yet it had been a safe haven for her and her three children for the past few years. The fresh scent of the forest mixed with the moisture of the lake always made her feel at ease, but today, that relief was still overshadowed by worry."Mommy, when can we go to the orphanage again?" Lucille's cheerful voice broke Ailee's reverie. The little girl looked at her mother with sparkling eyes, the typical expression of a curious five-year-old."Yes, Mommy! It's really fun there! I like playing with Dario," Loudy continued enthusiastically, her hand grasping Ailee's arm tightly."I also want to stay again, Mommy!" Lowly added in a low voice but no less enthusiastic than her two twin sisters.Ailee smiled gently, though her heart was still a little heavy remembering last night. "That's fine, but you have to promise Mother. Don't play far awa
The large room was filled with dark wood ornaments and antique furniture that reflected the glory of the Reynard clan. The air inside was chilly, even though the morning sun was shining brightly outside. At one corner of the long table, Aaron sat with his body erect, his stern face looking emotionless. Although he was known as a dominant and authoritative Alpha, this time the situation was different. In front of him sat Mr. Reynard, his father, a man with a large build and piercing eyes that could subdue anyone with just a look.Mr. Reynard poured himself a cup of tea, then leaned back in the chair with a gesture of authority. "You've missed quite a bit of time, Aaron. Five years of marriage, and you still have no children," he said, his voice heavy and stressed.Aaron didn't answer directly. He just stared at the cup in his hand, swirling a bit of barely touched tea."I did not force you to marry Tifanny just to be a ceremonial couple," Mr. Reynard continued. "I wanted a successor. A
That night, Aaron Alison Louvin's mansion was shrouded in silence. Only the faint sound of servants' steps could be heard downstairs. In the dining room, Tifanny sat at the long table, waiting with a flat expression but her eyes showing hidden emotions.The main door opened, and Aaron's heavy steps could be heard approaching. The man entered the dining room with a domineering cold aura, his face expressionless yet full of authority. He took his place at the end of the table, not saying a word."How was your meeting with your father?" Tifanny finally asked, her voice sounding flat yet firm.Aaron did not answer immediately. He took the glass of water that the waiter had prepared, sipping it slowly while turning his eyes to the corner of the room. Tifanny tapped her finger on the table, annoyed with Aaron's usual attitude, showing no interest in explaining anything."I'm talking to you, Aaron," Tifanny insisted, her tone rising."What do you want to hear?" Aaron finally opened his mouth
The feeling of fear gnawing at Ailee's body, the girl had not even looked back anymore and continued to run through the deserted narrow alley, ignoring the gravel that occasionally hurt her bare feet or the night wind that greeted her porcelain skin.Ailee was really running with all her might, not caring about her weakened limbs, her messy dress, and the soles of her feet that were starting to get sore."Damn bitch!" The shout of the man behind Ailee made the girl speed up her running even more while occasionally sobbing.On the other hand, in a place not far from the alley where Ailee was fleeing, a pale-skinned man was seen pointing a gun at the forehead of a man who was kneeling in fear before him."S-sir ... I'm ...."Unconcerned about the trembling voice of the man before him, the pale-skinned man had already pulled the trigger casually. Blood splatters began to stain the pale-skinned man's handsome face.The deafening sound of gunfire reached Ailee's sense of hearing, the girl
"You think that by begging like that, then everything is done?" Aaron stared intently at Ailee. The only expression of Aaron's that Ailee caught was the anger that radiated clearly from his cold eyes.Aaron's face came closer, the skin of his cheek almost touching Ailee's cheek. "I'm not that generous," Aaron whispered right in Ailee's ear.The next second, Aaron had already moved his face away from Ailee. Ailee felt like her heart was about to explode."I only touched your chin and head and you're already crying," Aaron teased, "what would happen if I touched your whole body?" he continued, his eyes wildly roaming Ailee's fragile body that was only covered by a knee-length baby blue dress with one of the shoulder straps torn and almost exposing her chest.The dress Ailee was wearing was the same dress that the girl Aaron saw at the club was wearing, the girl Aaron saw was part of the group of illegal businessmen who dared to play with him tonight. Yes, the bitch that was deliberately
"Zoe Ailee." Aaron carefully read the two words displayed on the tablet screen in front of him, under the name, Aaron could see a photo of the girl he slept with last night striking a sweet yet sexy pose at the same time with the cream dress she was wearing.Yes, Ailee was a singer under Gloss Entertainment, a fairly prominent entertainment agency in the country. Unfortunately, the name Zoe Ailee is not well known to many people, some people think that Ailee is an unsellable and unfamous singer.Aaron doesn't know, but the girl can look elegant but sometimes looks menacing too. Interesting."So her real name is Ailee Elysia," Aaron muttered softly, after he finished reading Ailee's bio that Edric presented.Edric, the tan—skinned man who was Aaron's confidant was already nodding in response. "Zoe is her stage name.""Are you sure she's not the girl who was with Daran Cam?" Aaron asked.Edric nodded. "She came to meet Simon, the CEO of Gloss Entertainment.""Isn't that the agency the g
Sunny was so frustrated. Ailee didn't even recognize the man who'd fucked her, and it was even more unbelievable when Ailee said that afterward she'd been in her room with foreign pajamas clinging to her body.But, seeing how messed up Ailee was made Sunny try to believe her."Alright, we'll take care of that damn man later, leave Leyna to me. But what about your dealings with Simon? You hurt his shoulder." Sunny reminded.Ailee looked down sadly. "He definitely won't renew my contract.""Hey! That's not what I meant. What if he sues you for injuring his shoulder?""I'll just have to testify that it was in self-defense because he tried to harass me," Ailee replied. It honestly didn't matter if she had to deal with Mr. Simon in court, since she was innocent, the only risk was that she would never set foot in showbiz again.Honestly, being a singer is Ailee's dream since childhood, as a girl who grew up in an orphanage, having a dream is a luxury for her, she has successfully entered th
"Her name is Tifanny Rhianna." Edric whispered in Aaron's ear as the two stared at a shoulder-length haired girl who was chatting with Mrs. Lia Louvin-Watcher in Aaron's pack as well as Aaron's foster mother in the human world.Aaron is currently at a meeting that contains important people from various well-known companies. This activity is routinely carried out, in addition to checking the development of rival companies, here they can also start connections with each other."Ah, it's Aaron." Edric and Aaron could hear Mrs. Louvin's voice saying to Tifanny while pointing at Aaron who was standing not far from them.Aaron did not show any expression, he just looked at the two beautiful women with a flat gaze. Without even being told, Aaron already knew that the woman with his adoptive mother was the woman who would become his mate.Tifanny smiled slightly as Mrs. Louvin brought her closer to Aaron. "This is Tifanny," Mrs. Louvin said, "well... this is Aaron," she continued.Tifanny's f
That night, Aaron Alison Louvin's mansion was shrouded in silence. Only the faint sound of servants' steps could be heard downstairs. In the dining room, Tifanny sat at the long table, waiting with a flat expression but her eyes showing hidden emotions.The main door opened, and Aaron's heavy steps could be heard approaching. The man entered the dining room with a domineering cold aura, his face expressionless yet full of authority. He took his place at the end of the table, not saying a word."How was your meeting with your father?" Tifanny finally asked, her voice sounding flat yet firm.Aaron did not answer immediately. He took the glass of water that the waiter had prepared, sipping it slowly while turning his eyes to the corner of the room. Tifanny tapped her finger on the table, annoyed with Aaron's usual attitude, showing no interest in explaining anything."I'm talking to you, Aaron," Tifanny insisted, her tone rising."What do you want to hear?" Aaron finally opened his mouth
The large room was filled with dark wood ornaments and antique furniture that reflected the glory of the Reynard clan. The air inside was chilly, even though the morning sun was shining brightly outside. At one corner of the long table, Aaron sat with his body erect, his stern face looking emotionless. Although he was known as a dominant and authoritative Alpha, this time the situation was different. In front of him sat Mr. Reynard, his father, a man with a large build and piercing eyes that could subdue anyone with just a look.Mr. Reynard poured himself a cup of tea, then leaned back in the chair with a gesture of authority. "You've missed quite a bit of time, Aaron. Five years of marriage, and you still have no children," he said, his voice heavy and stressed.Aaron didn't answer directly. He just stared at the cup in his hand, swirling a bit of barely touched tea."I did not force you to marry Tifanny just to be a ceremonial couple," Mr. Reynard continued. "I wanted a successor. A
The gentle breeze from the lake caressed Ailee's face as she looked at her small house that stood quietly at the edge of the forest. The house was simple, yet it had been a safe haven for her and her three children for the past few years. The fresh scent of the forest mixed with the moisture of the lake always made her feel at ease, but today, that relief was still overshadowed by worry."Mommy, when can we go to the orphanage again?" Lucille's cheerful voice broke Ailee's reverie. The little girl looked at her mother with sparkling eyes, the typical expression of a curious five-year-old."Yes, Mommy! It's really fun there! I like playing with Dario," Loudy continued enthusiastically, her hand grasping Ailee's arm tightly."I also want to stay again, Mommy!" Lowly added in a low voice but no less enthusiastic than her two twin sisters.Ailee smiled gently, though her heart was still a little heavy remembering last night. "That's fine, but you have to promise Mother. Don't play far awa
At the perfectly arranged dining table, the morning light infiltrated gently from behind the curtains. However, the warmth of the sunlight could not penetrate the cold aura of Aaron who sat at the end of the table with an unreadable expression. His gaze was sharp, his body perfectly erect, and his posture exuded undeniable authority. He busied himself with reading files on his cell phone, as if there was no one in the room but him.Tifanny sat across from her husband, trying to keep her face calm even as irritation began to overcome her. Throughout their five years of marriage, Aaron's coldness had always managed to make her feel small. But this time, Tifanny was determined not to lose."Aaron," she said, her voice firm but slightly trembling. She looked at Aaron who only raised an eyebrow, barely showing the slightest interest in responding."What's wrong?" Aaron replied briefly, still not looking at her. The way he spoke was so cold and straightforward, making anyone who heard him f
The night was already creeping into silence, a chill infiltrating the air through the crack in the window of the small room occupied by the triplets. The dim nightlight illuminated their tiny faces, but a sudden low whimpering sound shattered the silence. Loudy, Lowly, and Lucille, all three had woken up looking sleepy and confused."Mama..." whined Lucille softly, rubbing her eyes. "We want to stay here. We like it here."Ailee, who was also awake since hearing their voices, could only take a deep breath. She sat on the edge of their bed, trying to understand the twins' request without letting her worry show on her face. Ailee realized that at the age of five, Loudy, Lowly, and Lucille did not yet understand everything that was happening. They were just kids who wanted to play, wanted to have friends, and be comfortable in their own little world."It's so exciting here, Mama..." Lowly whispered with her eyes still half-closed."We have new friends, Mama. Why should we leave?" continu
In a corner of the orphanage's simple room, Ailee sat looking at the serene faces of the triplets who had just fallen asleep. Loudy, Lowly, and Lucille were already lying on their respective beds, and the sound of their rhythmic breathing brought a little peace to Ailee's heart. Those three children were the center of her life now, the miracle that kept her strong, even when she had to avoid and live in the shadows for years.Sunny, her best friend and former manager, had returned to her apartment moments ago. She knew that her every move might trigger the suspicions of Aaron's people, who probably wouldn't stop looking for Ailee. They agreed that Sunny shouldn't linger at the orphanage, to avoid that risk. Leaving Sunny behind did make Ailee's heart ache a little, but she knew that it was the best option for now.With slow steps, Ailee left the twins' room, closed the door carefully, and walked towards the living room, where Mrs. Lyana was sitting quietly, reading an old book.Mrs. L
Aaron sat in the black leather chair in his spacious office, looking at the stack of files on his desk with a blank stare. The piles of documents that usually filled his day and kept him busy seemed meaningless today. Ever since his meeting with Ailee in the city some time ago, his thoughts never left her. In his heart, he knew that he couldn't just let her go, even after five years had passed.Edric knocked on the door and entered the room, carrying a new, important-looking file. "This is the report you requested, Mr. Aaron," Edric said as he handed over the file.Aaron took it quickly, opening the first page with an enthusiasm that was hard to hide. His eyes immediately fell on the photo and identity of the man who was now the target of his curiosity: Aland Rexton.The file listed some important information: 29 years old, former artist of Gloss Entertainment agency, now under Kingdom Entertainment. This name is no stranger to showbiz, especially with his impressive track record. Ala
Ailee caught her breath after running away from Aaron. She walked quickly towards the orphanage where her children were, letting the image of Aaron slowly fade in her mind. Fear and relief mixed together in her-fear that Aaron might keep looking for her, and relief that at least she managed to get away from him for a while.As she arrived in front of the orphanage, her previously restless heart gradually subsided. Mrs. Lyana's orphanage was like a second home to Ailee. Over the past five years, this place had become an integral part of her life.Ailee entered the courtyard of the orphanage and immediately her eyes caught the sight that always warmed her heart: her three twins, Loudy, Lowly, and Lucille, were playing happily with their friends. They were laughing, running around, and forming a small circle while laughing together."Loudy, Lowly, Lucille..." murmured Ailee with affection.The three of them were so similar to Aaron-dark hair, eyes as sharp as weasels that shone with joy,
Ailee looked down, staring at Aaron's hand that grasped her fingers so tightly. Behind that grip, she felt the warmth that once made her feel safe. But now, that warmth only made her feel bound, making her feel that she didn't have the freedom she had been fighting for the past five years."It's not about leaving everything behind, Aaron," she said in a more stern tone. "It's about the reality we live in now. You don't know... there are things you can't imagine, things that... that should stay this way."Aaron was silent, but from the look in his eyes, Ailee knew that he wasn't going to just give up.The tension grew thicker, filling the narrow space with an almost unbearable weight. Ailee knew that if she didn't act soon, Aaron would be even harder to let go of. She had to go, leave this man and all their memories behind, no matter how difficult it was.After taking a deep breath, Ailee tried to shift her gaze out the window, looking for ways to devise an escape plan. On the other ha