(Dahlia POV)
I would have taken the dust collector off the table when my attention is drawn outward where there are few cars coming again. What is this again? I closed my eyes to ignore what was in my mind. Don't be a pessimist, Dahlia, for they are wealthy customers, maybe?
I haven't been able to rest for a bit, here they are again. The scoundrels. My mind didn't get it wrong. Tss.
They entered one by one. There were strained smiles on their lips. A kind of smile that feels ashamed of how they look. Somebody beats them for good. I think they had already got what they were looking for.
I approached one of them because no one dared to say something. Suddenly I was a little dazzled by the rays of the golden setting sun. Two more men entered; a man looking at me was making the umbrella that was familiar to me.
It is my umbrella!
I looked up at the long-legged man in front of me. He is the
(Dahlia POV)“Miss Dahlia, I am Cedrick Ma. Master Kai executive secretary. What I have said a while ago, I think I need to repeat. You have no choice but to leave the premises." the man said."I also said clearly, you can't just take Grandma's cafe.""Is money Miss Dahlia still lacking for you to start packing?" Cedrick motioned his hand and the lawyer placed an additional suitcase. Cedrick opens it, and the contents are still the same. Money.They are really persistent. I smiled bitterly.“No, thank you. Go away! Shoo!” Pointing my finger at the door.I don't know where my mother conceived me for having an act of courage. But anyway, thank you.Kai smiles arrogantly. He is making fun of me."Miss Dahlia, don't wait for our men to help you pack your belongings in this cafe. You might not like the wa
(Dahlia POV)Our attention was suddenly diverted outside. A cop siren can hear approaching where we are. I don't know who called them. I looked at the men around me. Some were injured. Wait. I'm only a woman, so I can't be accused of doing this to them, right?Police pulled over right away, but I didn't expect Mrs. Sanches' daughter to accompany them; which is she dislikes me so much. Even if I did nothing to her.Does this mean, we will be kicked out of the cafe?“Catch them. I've been driving them out of here for a long time. They don't listen to me. Stubborn." Our gaze meets and gives me a smirk."Oh, Dahlia, this is what you want. Authority will evict you out of here."Then his gaze turned to the arrogant men."Mr. Carter? Mr. Ma? I told you I would take care of them.” The tone of her voice suddenly changed for them. Such a flirt."Rent is paid on a monthly b
(Dahlia POV)(Dahlia POV)They didn't go till Grandma awoke. Tss.But I couldn't believe Grandma's reaction when I told her about the problem. Instead of slapping the arrogant man, she smiled at him and kissed him on the cheek.Grandma was ecstatic when she met him."Grandma?"“I'm sorry, dear; I'm getting old. I'm no longer able to run this cafe.”Why is the faith card suddenly shifting? I assumed Grandma didn't want to lose the store since she had owned it for a long time and served her regular customers.“Grandma, we should not be afraid of them. We will be going to fight our right for this cafe." I urged her on.“Hija, we can'ttake action against them. We were unable to fight for our rights." Grandma gave me the negative response. She turns her back with a sigh."We will accept
(Dahlia POV)When my cheap phone rang, I wasn't ashamed to takeit out. This way, the pickpockets will not attack me.The caller is Auntie Esmeralda.“How is Carlo doing? Was he truly hospitalized? So, who has hurt my son? We have a claim against whoever did this to him. You simply need to have proof that Carlo was beaten. We may be able to make money from this.”I just closed my eyes to what I heard.People nowadays require money. Money is what defiles the majority's character.Carlo's mother was more interested in money than her son. It appears that their approaches make me want to vomit.“He has surgery this morning. Your son's tongue was chopped.” I uttered it lethargically.I'm not interested in talking, especially if they're more obsessed with money than with life. And today I learned how much I despise people who exploit human life for theirfinancial
(Dahlia POV)“Count it, my dear. Don't be surprised by what you see. I know you've only recently seen this amount of money. They spent a lot of money only to get the small café.” Grandma expresses her pride to me.I'm not sure if I'll be honest with Grandma. I'm worried about her health. She appeared to be in a good mood at the moment. Should I become the Queen of Killjoy? No.We are not the ones who win the contracts. Kai had been laughing uncontrollably when we left. Damn. He ensures that I will return to face him."All right, Grandma, I'll count it now." I lied to her about the money for sake of her health.I was almost in tears as I counted the plain paper. But in my mind, I was already devising a strategy for dealing with the Prince of Arrogance. Later, I'll give them the perfect trouble they're looking for."How much did we receive?""Two mill
(Cedrick POV)While we waited for Miss Dahlia's return, I was talking to the person who is in charge to arrange the entire café to make Miss Yuki's writing comfy. Master Kai also instructs us to make sure the place doesn't change too much. Miss Yuki's willingness to get the place in the first place will be ruined if it is altered altogether.It's getting late. The heavy rain returns with ferocity. It was nearly dark and gloomy all around.I don't believe the woman Master Kai is hoping for will return. I cast a glance in his direction, but he seemed preoccupied with what he was going on at the counter while listening to mediocre music.When Master Kai suddenly came to a halt. Turn his attention to me. He grins, and I offer him a half-smile. He cleaned his hands and wiped themwith a dry cloth.I have a feeling he could already smell Miss Dahlia's scent heading in this place."Serve this to our table later, C
(Cedrick POV)“Ouch.Cedrick, she isn't interested in you."As if I'm the one who's interested inthe woman. "Perhaps she is interested in me?"“How did you get such a thick face?” Ah! It's natural for an arrogant individual to act this way. But please remember that I am not interested in even a single strand of your hair. It didn't even cross my mind to like you. I won't ever fall for you. Arrogant! Tss. I'm just wasting my time here. Kindly give me the money, now.”"Really? You can't possibly love someone like me? Miss Dahlia, maybe you're not aware who you are talking to.” It is a sense of warning."No!" The woman responded aloud.Master Kai, I think we are also wasting a lot of timehere, dealing a nonsense thing."Please have a seat." Oh sh*t. He wants to prolong the discussion.
(Dahlia POV)But now I'm wondering how to retrieve the money Grandma thought she had.So, I went straight to the police station. I reported about the transaction and the fake money that we received. But what I got…“What makes you think they should compensate you, Miss? Your Grandma’s cafe was one of the tenants in the lot you didn't own. Miss Sha-sha has come to report on this incident. Here's her affidavit. It is stated that the party who purchased the land has no obligation to pay you. It's a good thing the money they offered you was fake. If you accept real money, you could be sued.""Are we really going to get nothing from them, Sir? I mean, they trick us.""It's the same as this, Miss; if you're fighting for something, hire a lawyer and go to court to sue them, so that we can have the warrant arrest if it's proven that they're offenders."
(Dahlia POV)What time is it? Is Grandma asleep? Did she have a good dinner? Should I wake her up?Many questions are bothering me, but I couldn't help but inform her of my arrival."Grandma, I'm here." As I took off my shoes, and even though I am curious that Grandma didn't answer immediately, I just thought that she might be asleep.The night was getting deep.I hung my sling bag and took out the food that just needed to be heated from the fridge. But to be honest, I didn't feel like eating. But I still put it in the oven to heat it up. Tonight, I want to research what I can do to get my book back from Yuki. If I need an attorney, it may be impossible, but I will look for an affordable one if they charge.I was about to go up to my room when I glanced at Grandma's room door. So I decided to check on her.I opened the door slightly and peered at Grandma's bed. The room was quite dark, so I lit it up. Hopefully, Grandma won't wake up.When her room was lit, she wasn't on her bed. Wher
(Yuki POV)“While those bitches you call, have a status in the association.”I give him a forced smile. "I do not care Cedrick. As long my brother Kai was at my side I would never falter. Why not admit that you are just an envious creature. How pity. My brother Kai values someone like me a lot. Despite of being human, weak? But all my wishes are granted by him. Well, you're just his secretary and nothing more bond to you with my brother, but your job. He just orders you, and you need to obey. If you make him angry, he might punish you with death. Aren't you scared Cedrick?”It is time for me to push him at the truth's edge. “I am more precious than to his own kind.”He smirked. “Fine. Let’s see. I will let you go on your way Miss Yuki and test your brother’s treatment to you. If you thought that we are like dog, that have a sense loyalty to a human, you are in danger Miss Yuki.”“Dog. If you are dog, Cedrick, you will be the most outrageous one.”“Maybe. Especially having you as my ma
(Yuki POV)We arrived at the threshold of the company; I didn't bother to go to the reception desk. I went straight to the executive floor. And all the eyes I pass are normally peculiar, mostly werewolves. Why should I be surprised, Brother Kai was their Grand Alpha in this generation. Walking with a confidence I didn’t bother about my safety, who are they to attack their Grand Alpha's beloved sister? I was especially escorted with Grand Alpha’s men, and they were recognized by their fellow.I come here once a blue moon, after brother Kai talked to me after my previous visit. He warns me personally that it is dangerous for me. It might be too late for an attack if the newbies aren't informed about me.I knew the way exactly to his office, since there are no major changes. When I got to his office, the guard on the door met my gaze and I expected them to recognize me. They did as they opened the door. Even though I hadn't seen yet my brother, I greeted him sweetly, but it was wasted fo
(Yuki POV)When Mr. Owen left, I walked around the garden while the servants were taking care of the dog that I murdered. When I couldn't find peace and calm myself, I returned to their presence. They immediately halted to what they were doing and slightly bowed in front of me."Call Cedrick right now.” I take a seat. “I don't care what he's doing right now, I just want to know the whereabouts of my brother.""But Miss Yuki, the Master instruction will be violated, especially these hours, we should not disturb them.” The butler cares to respond."I know.” I looked at him. “But the only one that I respect is my brother Malcolm. Cedrick is my intention to be disturbed. You heard me clearly, right? It is him I want you to phone, not my brother. Don’t be stupid.”The butler bowed, even though there’s a hesitation but he couldn’t defy my words. He signals one of his men to phone the mere secretary of my brother.When Cedrick answered the call I couldn't wait to grab the phone from the butl
(Yuki's POV)“And who is she Miss Yuki? As you refer her as ‘her.’” I caught his curiosity.“You, yourself gave me that idea having a ghost writer. Didn’t you?” I didn’t bother to answer his inquisitiveness. But confirm with a nod. He likes the idea not only I would have an assistant to my career, also to divert my mood and he sees some hope that I won't take my anger out on him.“Though there is a problem finding her. It is only my brother who can tell me where I can find her. But it's just a simple problem not to compromise your time especially in part of my brother. Tss. She is just a mere aspiring writer. It is easily to find her. If she declines me even though I place a few cases of money in front of her, she is prideful of herself. Didn’t she, Mr. Owen.”“I agree with you on that Miss Yuki.” Tsk. He always agreed in front of me. “I know she will not decline you.”“I hope so. I hope she is like you who sells his integrity.” Then I grinned at him. I slap him with my words so good.
Alexandra POV)“Tss. This is the reason why you are willing to visit me? I think I need to repeat myself again Mr. Owen. If they make a movie adoption, won't there be a lot of maggots stealing my idea? Make it as a cliché. Get some inspiration and they will make a different version so that it won't be seen that they plagiarized it? Don’t you get it Mr. Owen?”In truth, the real reason behind is I don’t want to make the story famous that I didn’t write. If I let them make a movie adoption, it is obvious that a lot of movie enthusiast will love it. It is like a silent bullet for myself, that proves there is someone better than me.I hate it. I don’t want to lose to that mere commoner!Dahlia… Who are you to take everything away from me?! I need to put an end of this.“Miss Yuki. Please consider and think about it. We both aware that this is possible to your story. It is also part of the contract you signed with our company."“Tss. How sweet. Owww. Thank you for your concern but I am not
(Yuki POV)I couldn’t wait him without doing something. I might end up killing those around me.“Prepared the garden for me and gather those ingredients for brewing the tea.”“As you wish Miss Yuki.” They hurriedly move and before I can reach the garden, they settle the things that I need. I am determined to beat that woman. I hate her. I really do. Even though I didn’t meet her in person. In case it happened I might kill her.Brewing some various type of tea in garden might help me inspired. However, I ended up wasting the ingredients without determining the proper brewing her tea. Tsk. What is her magic? If the taste of my tea didn’t satisfied me, it is also means that brother Kai will don’t like it. Of course he will compliment my effort but hide the fact that I couldn’t beat his woman’s tea. Bulsh*t! Tsk.The butler arrived and bowed in my presence. “Miss Yuki, your editor has arrived.”“Show him the way here.”Mr. Owen was escorted in, and when he saw me, he greeted me with a c
(Yuki's POV)Everything seems placid to me. Too comfortable early in the morning. Taking a welcome breath of the moist air. It is fresh and too serenity. I guess there a group of people praising my name without my knowing. I will be glad.“Miss Yuki!” I incline my head toward the direction where the voice come. “You have a call. It is from Mr. Owen.” It is the butler.I immediately got up from my seat, and approached the butler before he could get to me. I grab the phone, and Mr. Owen happily greeted me in the line. I know it is impossible to reject the manuscript I sent to him. It is my hurl to them and will change their perspective about my stain reputation. They will be glad, satisfied and flattery words will never omit again. No one will gonna believe now how they discriminate me. I am still the best writer, ever. Tsk.“Good morning Mr. Owen. Your call, I expect that you have a good reason.”“Miss Yuki, your so awesome! I am delighted with your masterpiece. The novel you submitted
(Secretary Venal POV)After Miss Dahlia makes her exit the tension grows more intense. There is a deafening silent when suddenly Master Dryzen laughter fill the entire chamber. Everyone feels an intimidation, which makes us bow down in his direction. His laughed turn into a chuckle.He is entertained. “You know Venal, I think the two weeks I have given to you are too long. It seems like century. I think I might run out of my patience for you to persuade that woman. Of all the women I married, she is the only one who gives me a strange attitude. She struggles to fought but it was obvious that she is weak. How long will she stand to decline my offer? She is getting into my nerves.”I admit, what he is telling me is not good to hear. Still rooting he doesn’t try to rush this matter. Two weeks was not enough for me to convince his chosen. Having a tea with her is tough to request."Just make sure I don't get bored and have my schedule full for I wouldn’t dare to cut my given time to yo