"This is impossible." Ailee kept muttering that phrase all the way home from the clinic. Don't think Sunny wasn't shocked, she was just as shocked as Ailee, but she had to keep a cool head, especially when she was driving like this. "We're lucky that the doctor is an acquaintance of mine and she's willing to keep your pregnancy a secret," Sunny muttered as she tried to focus on the road ahead. "Now tell me, who was that guy? Who's the jerk who got you pregnant?" she continued half-angrily. Ailee could only stare at the road through the window of the car beside her blankly, as if she didn't care about Sunny's nagging, her brain kept telling her that 'it's impossible', or 'there's no way I'm pregnant'. Ailee felt like she was still dreaming, if she could hope, she wanted to wake up from this nightmare soon. No pregnancy, no sleeping with Aaron, no attempted harassment from Mr. Simon, just her standing on stage and singing to the music and applause of the audience. "Ailee?!" Ailee ga
Perfect. The car Sunny was driving suddenly broke down and the sky suddenly rained, thunder could even be heard crashing against each other, on the day Ailee was confirmed pregnant. It really was the most perfect day to ruin her life."I called for a towing service, but none of the online taxis would take my order," Sunny said as he looked at Ailee who was silent and pale.Sunny couldn't help but feel sorry for Ailee, who would have thought that the man she knew so well on television was the man who had impregnated her friend?"Didn't you use contraceptives when you did it?" Sunny asked suddenly.But Ailee's gaze, which was like a sword ready to be drawn, made Sunny reflexively shake her head. "Okay, I'm not going to talk about it anymore," Sunny said as she refocused on her phone.Sunny searched for an online taxi service again, but no one wanted to take her order.At that moment, a thunderclap suddenly sounded, causing both Ailee and Sunny
Ailee stared at the water droplets falling through the trees through the window of Aaron's villa. Yes, Aaron had brought Ailee to the villa he used to meet her father, the one on the border of the forest. There was no one else there, not even the officer sent regularly to take care of the place."Hot chocolate?"Aaron's heavy voice made Ailee turn her head. Visibly, Aaron came while carrying two cups of hot drink, Ailee could even see the smoke rising from the cups. The man had also changed clothes just like her. Yes, upon arrival, Aaron immediately asked Ailee to change her clothes into Aaron's oversize sweater, while the man was wearing a short-sleeved white T-shirt that made his body proportions clearly visible, very manly and charming."Why did you bring me here?" asked Ailee with a wary attitude, even though after all, the man who brought her was the same man who had raped her.Instead of answering immediately, Aaron sat down and placed the cup in hi
For your information, Aaron's patience was as thin as a tissue. Dealing with Ailee's insolence without getting emotional was a miracle for him. However, if the tissue continued to be exposed to water, it was not impossible that it would tear as well.I don't know when Aaron stood up from his seat and confined Ailee between the sofa and Aaron's arms. Ailee immediately froze, Aaron's sharp gaze felt sharp, no different from the last time they met."Then, just kill me if you can do it," Aaron said coldly, his breath even hitting Ailee's face who was really surprised by Aaron's sudden action.The dominance Aaron had was no joke, there were always times when the atmosphere around Ailee felt suffocating if she was alone with this pale man, one of them was now.Ailee who was still stunned could feel Aaron's warm forefinger rolling from her forehead, towards her nose, then finally on her lips."What did you do to your lips?" asked Aaron with both eyes fixe
"As I told you. People who wish for my death or people who want to see my downfall are not just you. That bitch is one of the people who was ordered to frame me," Aaron replied without hesitation, he said while cutting his roast beef calmly."Then I'm a victim of mistaken identity," Ailee said in a low voice, instantly feeling sorry for herself. "How similar am I to that woman for you to be mistaken?" asked Ailee finally.Aaron stopped his movements, there was no way he could admit that he didn't have time to see the bitch's face, or say it was because Ailee was wearing the same clothes as the bitch, whichever answer option was available, all of those answers still pointed to Aaron's fault, the man didn't want to open his mistakes any further."I'm sorry ...."Not only Ailee, but Edric, who happened to arrive at the villa and was now standing in the doorway of the dining room, immediately froze in place.In Edric's entire life, this was the first t
"You're annoying!"Ailee winced when she heard Sunny's voice. That girl must have been really annoyed with her to call her Zoe, aka her stage name."Why?" Ailee, who was just about to enter the elevator to reach her flat, immediately fell silent, her head trying to read the situation."I said I'd catch up with you at the orphanage, why are you forbidding me? I know I just got hired at another agency, but that doesn't keep me very busy, I can still pick you up," Sunny complained."Huh?" Ailee was confused now, her fault for not reading the chat on her phone in detail.Sunny was just about to speak up, but Ailee opened her mouth first, "You got hired at another agency?"Sunny nodded. "I told you in the chat, it's very strange, that agency never accepted applications from just anyone before. Before Gloss Entertainment, I tried to apply there but they never contacted me at all.""What agency is that?" asked Ailee finally."Mint Ent
A few days after Ailee returned to her flat, news of the wedding plans of Aaron, the owner of Ardolph Group, and Tifanny Rhianna, an Interior Designer who was at the peak of her career, continued to be reported everywhere.Television, social media, even foreign media did not fail to cover the news. Aaron received congratulations from everywhere. However, the man was not the type of person who would be moved by such congratulations. For Aaron over the past few days, everyone has been so noisy."I can't keep track of her whereabouts." Edric's voice delivering the report on Aaron's orders, made Aaron who was sitting at his desk, look up."It's not like you, it's not that hard to find that girl with all your skills," Aaron said, clearly dissatisfied with Edric's work."I'm sorry, but... Miss Zoe is like being swallowed by the earth, I can't find her," said Edric with a calm face, he didn't mind if Aaron would scold him because he had used all his strength to
Ailee tried to think positively, even though there was no one living in the area, no cell phones, no internet, but Ailee could live quietly there.Just like today. As the media covered Aaron and Tifanny's lavish wedding, Ailee didn't bother to look. Let alone seeing it, not even hearing the rumors. Ailee was really only focused on her pregnancy.While Aaron and Tifanny had their wedding, Ailee focused on her new activity, which was gardening in the yard of her new house.Time went by quickly. While Aaron and Tifanny were living in their new home, Ailee was focused on practicing yoga to ease her labor.While Aaron was busy with his work, Ailee was also busy doing her routine. It kept repeating until Ailee's belly grew bigger. This will already be the 9th month of Ailee's pregnancy."How are you?"Ailee, who was harvesting tomatoes, turned to the source of the voice. Mrs. Liana was standing not far from Ailee's place with a friendly smile.
The night at the orphanage was quieter than usual. The cold wind blew slowly through the window slits, bringing faint whispers that slipped into every corner of the room.Inside, Ailee sat in the living room, her hands wrapped around a warm mug of tea. Her mind drifted far away, filled with worries that were hard to ignore. Opposite her, Mrs. Lyana, looked at her with great concern. The old woman had known Ailee for a long time and knew very well that she was thinking about something heavy and that it must have something to do with Aaron's arrival the other day."You look tired," Mrs. Lyana said softly.Ailee gave a small smile. "I just have a lot on my mind."In the corner of the room, Lowly, and Lucille, the five-year-old triplets, were giggling as they tried to build a tower out of wooden blocks. Watching them, Ailee felt a little calm, but her anxiety remained.Edric, Beta Aaron, sat by the window in a wary manner. The man didn't say much, but his presence was enough to provide a
"So, you want Ailee?" Tifanny finally opened her voice.Aland stared at her for a while before smiling a little. "I don't just want her, I love her."Tifanny snorted. "Funny. Then why didn't you get it a long time ago?"Aland set his cup down quietly. His eyes stared intently at Tifanny. "Because she chose to stay away, to hide. I think she sacrificed her feelings for the sake of her children and so that Aaron wouldn't find her. I respect her decision, but I can't stay silent anymore now."Tifanny crossed her arms. "So, what's your plan? To destroy Aaron? Exploit the situation?"Aland smiled faintly. "There's no need to destroy him. If I can prove to Ailee that Aaron can't protect her well, she will choose me. And you, you just need to make sure Aaron doesn't go back to Ailee."Tifanny tilted her head. "That's easy. Aaron already divorced me, but he still has a huge burden from his father, Reynard. If I can capitalize on that, I can keep him busy."Aland nodded, as if satisfied with t
After entering the room, Ailee sat down with mixed feelings. Lady Lyana sat beside her, while Aaron stood not far from them.The atmosphere was tense.Ailee was still trying to make sense of the situation. Aaron was getting a divorce?Why now?"I don't know what to say," Ailee muttered finally.Aaron looked at her intently. "You don't have to say anything if you don't want to."Ailee bit her lip.Aaron's divorce from Tifanny... it was none of her business.But why did her heart feel uncomfortable?Mrs. Lyana interjected, "Aaron, are you aware of the consequences of your decision?"Aaron turned to her. "Of course.""Tifanny is not an ordinary person.""I know.""And her father...""I'm ready to suffer the consequences," Aaron cut in quickly.Mrs. Lyana sighed.Ailee also looked down.Aaron's divorce could cause a lot of problems.Not only within the Louvin family, but also among the Alphas."Then what are your plans now?" asked Mrs. Lyana finally.Aaron turned his gaze to Ailee."Pick
That morning, the atmosphere at Mrs. Lyana's orphanage was warmer than ever. The children were busy playing with the triplets, while Sunny sat in a wooden chair on the porch, watching them with a small smile on her face.Sunny decided to stay longer-at least until she could make sure Ailee and the children were okay.She knew Ailee wasn't the type to ask for help easily, but given her condition yesterday, Sunny couldn't stay silent.Then, the stillness of her morning was disturbed.From a distance, the roar of a car could be heard approaching.When it stopped in the courtyard of the orphanage, Sunny knew immediately who was coming.She rolled her eyes and chuckled softly.Aaron and Edric.Damn it.Sunny wasn't ready to face them again, especially Aaron.Aaron got out of the car first, followed by Edric, who kept his usual flat expression. Aaron's eyes swept the grounds, looking for someone.Looking for Ailee.Sunny got up from her seat and walked toward them in a defensive manner."No
Aaron stepped into the Reynard residence with a dark aura emanating from his body. Without preamble, without formality, he stood tall before his father and spoke the sentence he had decided on from the start."I just rejected Tifanny."The room was immediately engulfed in an eerie silence.Reynard, who sat in his main chair, did not react immediately. He remained calm, too calm. His expression showed neither anger nor surprise. He just stared at Aaron with piercing eyes that were difficult to translate.Aaron began to feel uncomfortable. He had prepared for his father's wrath - yelling, threats, or even physical attacks. But all he got was an oppressive silence.Reynard should have been angry.But he didn't show it.The tension between them intensified as Reynard finally took a deep breath, then exhaled slowly.In truth, he was angry.He just didn't let it out when he remembered the reason Aaron had left this house in the first place.The woman named Ailee.And more importantly Aaron'
That afternoon, the car Edric was driving finally arrived at Mrs. Lyana's orphanage. The building still looked the same as Ailee remembered-simple but full of warmth.As soon as Ailee got out of the car with her three children, they were greeted by an unexpected sight.On the front porch, a woman stood with her arms folded across her chest, her face showing surprise that later turned into happiness."Ailee?!"Ailee raised her face, her eyes widening when she recognized the figure. "Sunny...?"It didn't take long for the two of them to run over and hug each other tightly.Sunny patted Ailee's back with emotion, hardly believing that her best friend had finally appeared in front of her after years of disappearance."Oh my God, Ailee! I was so worried when I found out your children were missing!" she said in a shaky voice. "I wanted to find you, but I didn't know where to go either!"Ailee smiled faintly, her eyes welling up with tears. "I'm fine, Sunny. I found them... they're safe."Su
Edric walked a few steps behind Ailee and her children, allowing them time to compose themselves after the incident at Madame Lia Louvin's house.Ailee remained silent all the way to the car parked outside the yard. She didn't object when Edric opened the door for her, didn't say a word, just stepped inside with a flat face.Her heart felt heavy.This was what she had been afraid of.She knew that she and Aaron would never be together, and today's events only emphasized that fact.All this time, she had tried so hard to stay away. She was even willing to leave the glittering entertainment world that once made her name, choosing a quieter and simpler life to raise her children alone.She did all that so that Aaron wouldn't find her.Her children were raised away from the outside world, without much interaction with other people. They often asked about the world out there, about the city, about people, but Ailee always tried to distract them.She didn't want them to be in danger.Howeve
It was late at night when Aaron arrived at the place Edric had mentioned. It was an empty warehouse on the outskirts of the city, far away from the settlements, a perfect place to conduct interrogations without attracting attention.Apparently, Edric's men had caught them before Aaron got there. Aaron was always satisfied with the results of his beta work.Inside, three previously suspicious men were now tied to chairs with their hands tied behind their backs. Their faces were covered in bruises, proof that they didn't just give up when Aaron's men caught them. However, now they could only bow their heads, panting, as they awaited their fate.Aaron entered with heavy steps. Cold air filled the room, but the anger in his eyes was enough to make anyone feel a much more oppressive air."Who sent you?"No one answered. One of the men only raised his head slightly, looking at Aaron with a hateful look in his eyes.Aaron stepped closer, grabbing the man roughly by the hair, forcing him to l
Aland was standing in the shade of the production crew's tent, putting on his costume for the next scene. Today's set was quite busy, with the crew passing by and some of his fellow actors practicing their lines. However, his mind is not entirely on this place. As she picked up her phone and saw the name appear on the screen, her heart sank.Daran Cam.Aland's hand tightened slightly, but he still answered the call in a flat tone. "What do you want?"On the other side, there was a small chuckle from the man. "Relax, Aland. I just want to chat."Aland snorted. "I don't have time for your games.""Don't be like that. I just wanted to tell you that Aaron still doesn't know that you were involved in the kidnapping of his children."Aland's heart beat faster. He didn't like the way Daran Cam spoke, as if the man still had control over him."I've made up my mind. I won't interfere anymore," Aland said firmly. "I did want to bring Aaron down, but I never agreed to the kidnapping of his child