Juniper couldn't bear to look at the scene unfolding before her and turned her gaze away."Cole," Sunny called out in a warm voice, trying to get his attention."Yeah," Cole replied, still lost in his thoughts as he had been staring at Juniper."I said I want that set," Sunny reiterated."Okay, honey, let's ask around," Cole replied, his loving expression unchanged as he gently led her toward one of the store's employees.After inquiring, they learned that the jewelry set in Juniper's possession was the last one ordered and wouldn't be available again until next year."I'm sorry, sir, but this set was specifically ordered for Miss Juniper Reed. It's not possible to obtain another one at the moment," the sales clerk explained politely.Upon hearing this, Sunny, who was accustomed to getting what she wanted, began to simmer with anger."Then you will have to get me her set," Sunny demanded."I'm sorry, Miss, that's not possible," the sales clerk reiterated with a calm smile.Sunny, furi
The weather on Juniper and Asher's wedding day was nothing short of perfect, as if nature itself had conspired to bless their union.The clear azure sky stretched endlessly, a pristine canvas devoid of clouds, while the sun bathed the surroundings in a gentle, golden warmth.A gentle breeze rustled through the lush gardens of the venue, carrying with it the sweet fragrance of blooming flowers that adorned the ceremony space.The temperature was comfortably gentle, neither too hot nor too cold, ensuring that the guests felt at ease in their formal attire.As Juniper arrived at the grand entrance of the opulent venue, all eyes turned to behold her breathtaking beauty.She descended from a sleek, midnight-blue Rolls-Royce Phantom, its polished exterior glinting under the soft glow of the chandeliers that lined the driveway.Juniper's radiant presence was matched only by her enchanting attire.She wore a gown that seemed to have been plucked from the celestial heavens themselves.The bodi
The road was dark, and it was very unlikely to walk on the streets with no visible lights. She walked forward with her instincts, having no idea where she was heading. Her heart felt very heavy, and she thought she might die in this lonely and desolate place without any lights. Just then, her vision was blinded by a warm light. She looked up and saw a hand reaching out.With excitement, she raised her hand, trying to touch it, but a hairy and cozy hand pulled her back. She felt that this hand was familiar and stared intently at the person's face despite the darkness around her. That's when she saw him."Asher?" she said with a shocked expression. Just then, she woke up with sweat on her forehead as she stared at her unfamiliar surroundings. She thought for a moment that she had been abducted by Asher, but she quickly realized that she was married to this "monster." Her wedding gown was still on, and it didn't look like it had been touched.She sighed in relief. She heard the
She held the bat in her hands as she swung it in a threatening motion, protecting the quiet figure behind her."This is your last warning. You'd better leave this person alone or have a taste of my beautiful baby here," she said, kissing the bat with a smirk."You should be scared, beauty. You should have left when we asked you to. Now you will pay the price," the leader of the gang said with a smile.As the tension rose, the boys closed in, their threatening gestures and taunting words escalating. Their presence loomed over her, threatening to shatter her sense of security.Time seemed to slow, elongating every second and making the gravity of the situation more pronounced. But to Juniper, it looked like child's play.Without any warning, she swung the bat, hitting the leader in the head. Blood gushed out, and he screamed in horror at the sight of his own blood."I warned you, didn't I?" she said, giving them a wicked smile.The rest of the gang hesitated, realizing they had never pl
Juniper stood outside the restaurant, her face pale. She couldn't even comprehend how she ended up there, her mind still echoing Cole's words as she tried to push them out of her head."Why? Why are you doing this? I thought you loved me. And now here you are declaring your affection for someone else. Is it because she's pregnant? Don't worry, I can forgive you and accept the baby," Juniper pleaded, hoping her words would change his mind. This was the first person she had ever loved so deeply, and her heart was shattering into pieces."You really want to know? Fine. I think you already have a rough idea of why I'm doing this," Cole responded, moving closer to Sunny, who had her hands on her tummy and a smile on her face."Her identity is unique, and she can help me become the man I've always dreamed of being, part of the elite. She belongs to a first-tier family, and I believe she can connect me with the most powerful families," he explained.His words cut through Juniper's heart mer
"Are you sure she has been in that office since last night?""I'm not kidding. She really has been there since last night when she came in. I really do not understand why she has been working so hard these days.""Well, you really can't blame her, can you? Let's not forget that she got her heart broken not long ago, and it's understandable that she would act this way just to heal.""It's been two weeks already, and it seems things are not going to get better."Juniper happened to overhear the conversation between two employees when she entered the washroom.With a cold expression, she walked towards the employees, who hurriedly shut their mouths and left as quickly as they could.Everyone knew about Juniper Reed's temper, but it had become even more unbearable after her engagement was canceled with her longtime fiancé.The once diligent workaholic and smiling general manager of Reedal had become colder, unapproachable, and difficult to work with.Juniper stared at her reflection in th
"And what do you think happened?" Juniper asked as she prepared to leave her office.Emily stood at the entrance of the office with her arms crossed over her chest."I wish I knew. I was having a meeting with my manager about a new drama I will be auditioning for when your mother called me to deliver this message to you. She sounded urgent on the phone, though."Juniper continued to ponder why her mother would choose to communicate in this manner."I'm done," she declared, leaving her office, with Emily hurrying to keep up."Can't you walk slowly?" Emily exclaimed, her cheeks flushed as she struggled to catch her breath."I don't have time for your antics; I have more important things to attend to."As Juniper approached her car in the parking lot, Emily held the door, preventing her from closing it.Juniper calmly looked up from the steering wheel, her once cheerful demeanor now replaced by a hardened expression. Seeing her friend in such a state broke Emily's heart."Juniper, are yo
Juniper could never have imagined that the company she had been working so hard to make prosperous was actually on the verge of bankruptcy."How is this possible?" she asked, her voice filled with disbelief.Mark stood up, placed a hand on her shoulder, and declared, "This isn't about a mistake I made. It's just how life is. I invested a lot of money in a business, and this is the result.""Well, then we have to find a way to make a comeback instead of thinking of marrying me off," Juniper argued.Shane walked to her side, sat down beside her, and spoke in a comforting voice. "Dear, we're doing this for your own good. It's for the sake of the family and for yourself."Juniper angrily brushed off her mother's hand, stared directly at her, and declared, "You're doing this for yourself."She stormed off before they could call her back."What are we going to do? She's just as stubborn as always," Shane said with a defeated look.Mark sat there, his hand on his chin, deep in thought."Well
The road was dark, and it was very unlikely to walk on the streets with no visible lights. She walked forward with her instincts, having no idea where she was heading. Her heart felt very heavy, and she thought she might die in this lonely and desolate place without any lights. Just then, her vision was blinded by a warm light. She looked up and saw a hand reaching out.With excitement, she raised her hand, trying to touch it, but a hairy and cozy hand pulled her back. She felt that this hand was familiar and stared intently at the person's face despite the darkness around her. That's when she saw him."Asher?" she said with a shocked expression. Just then, she woke up with sweat on her forehead as she stared at her unfamiliar surroundings. She thought for a moment that she had been abducted by Asher, but she quickly realized that she was married to this "monster." Her wedding gown was still on, and it didn't look like it had been touched.She sighed in relief. She heard the
The weather on Juniper and Asher's wedding day was nothing short of perfect, as if nature itself had conspired to bless their union.The clear azure sky stretched endlessly, a pristine canvas devoid of clouds, while the sun bathed the surroundings in a gentle, golden warmth.A gentle breeze rustled through the lush gardens of the venue, carrying with it the sweet fragrance of blooming flowers that adorned the ceremony space.The temperature was comfortably gentle, neither too hot nor too cold, ensuring that the guests felt at ease in their formal attire.As Juniper arrived at the grand entrance of the opulent venue, all eyes turned to behold her breathtaking beauty.She descended from a sleek, midnight-blue Rolls-Royce Phantom, its polished exterior glinting under the soft glow of the chandeliers that lined the driveway.Juniper's radiant presence was matched only by her enchanting attire.She wore a gown that seemed to have been plucked from the celestial heavens themselves.The bodi
Juniper couldn't bear to look at the scene unfolding before her and turned her gaze away."Cole," Sunny called out in a warm voice, trying to get his attention."Yeah," Cole replied, still lost in his thoughts as he had been staring at Juniper."I said I want that set," Sunny reiterated."Okay, honey, let's ask around," Cole replied, his loving expression unchanged as he gently led her toward one of the store's employees.After inquiring, they learned that the jewelry set in Juniper's possession was the last one ordered and wouldn't be available again until next year."I'm sorry, sir, but this set was specifically ordered for Miss Juniper Reed. It's not possible to obtain another one at the moment," the sales clerk explained politely.Upon hearing this, Sunny, who was accustomed to getting what she wanted, began to simmer with anger."Then you will have to get me her set," Sunny demanded."I'm sorry, Miss, that's not possible," the sales clerk reiterated with a calm smile.Sunny, furi
Asher was amused by her facial expressions and couldn't help but smile. "I know what you're thinking. You probably hate my guts now, right?" he asked.Juniper looked at him with a shocked expression. "How..." she began to ask."That's not important. What's important is why I called you here," he said, gesturing to the chair opposite him.Juniper didn't ask anything else and took the seat he pointed at."Your life is pretty messed up, if you ask me. I don't like you very much, but I also hate the fact that your ex-boyfriend is a loser, which triggered me," Asher admitted."He is not my boyfriend," Juniper replied. Asher shrugged his shoulders, indicating that he didn't care about that detail."What I want is very simple. I agreed to this marriage because of my grandparents. I can help you with your crumbling company, and you can help me deal with the pressure from my grandparents," Asher explained."What do you want me to do?" she asked.Asher couldn't help but think that Juniper co
Days had passed since her outburst before Emily. Juniper sat with her parents around the dinner table, wearing a calm expression. She looked nothing like someone who was still going through a breakup. In just a few days, her life had turned upside down, but she didn't have time to care about any of it. Her determination to become powerful and strong fueled her thoughts, leaving little room for anything else.During these few days, she finally got to meet the loving and approachable old matriarch of the Knightley family, Sara. Juniper was a bit awkward around her, not knowing how to react. The old man was the complete opposite, neither smiling nor acting distant towards her. However, the one person she hadn't seen since their first encounter was Asher, and she didn't care as she had other things to worry about.Shane looked at Mark, and they both stared worriedly at their daughter. They had heard about what happened but didn't know what to do in this situation."Juniper, did yo
Juniper stared at Asher, who was smirking at her. She felt in her heart that this person was emanating danger. But her father's words were something she never thought she'd hear."What fiancé? Since when do I have a fiancé I know nothing about?" she asked angrily."Honey, can you calm down? This is unlike you at all," Shane said, trying to keep things calm."I'm glad you noticed that, 'mother.' Or should I call you a devil? What parent would sell their daughter for their own benefit? And you could have done better; you sold me to this worthless piece. You guys have already done your worst. I'm out of here."Before anyone could stop her, Juniper was already outside. She saw an old couple coming toward their mansion, but she didn't have the heart or energy to speak to anyone. She got into her BMW and rode off without a care in the world. What would happen next with her parents was none of her business.Back in the mansion, Mark and Shane were terrified by Juniper's attitude when sh
Juniper could never have imagined that the company she had been working so hard to make prosperous was actually on the verge of bankruptcy."How is this possible?" she asked, her voice filled with disbelief.Mark stood up, placed a hand on her shoulder, and declared, "This isn't about a mistake I made. It's just how life is. I invested a lot of money in a business, and this is the result.""Well, then we have to find a way to make a comeback instead of thinking of marrying me off," Juniper argued.Shane walked to her side, sat down beside her, and spoke in a comforting voice. "Dear, we're doing this for your own good. It's for the sake of the family and for yourself."Juniper angrily brushed off her mother's hand, stared directly at her, and declared, "You're doing this for yourself."She stormed off before they could call her back."What are we going to do? She's just as stubborn as always," Shane said with a defeated look.Mark sat there, his hand on his chin, deep in thought."Well
"And what do you think happened?" Juniper asked as she prepared to leave her office.Emily stood at the entrance of the office with her arms crossed over her chest."I wish I knew. I was having a meeting with my manager about a new drama I will be auditioning for when your mother called me to deliver this message to you. She sounded urgent on the phone, though."Juniper continued to ponder why her mother would choose to communicate in this manner."I'm done," she declared, leaving her office, with Emily hurrying to keep up."Can't you walk slowly?" Emily exclaimed, her cheeks flushed as she struggled to catch her breath."I don't have time for your antics; I have more important things to attend to."As Juniper approached her car in the parking lot, Emily held the door, preventing her from closing it.Juniper calmly looked up from the steering wheel, her once cheerful demeanor now replaced by a hardened expression. Seeing her friend in such a state broke Emily's heart."Juniper, are yo
"Are you sure she has been in that office since last night?""I'm not kidding. She really has been there since last night when she came in. I really do not understand why she has been working so hard these days.""Well, you really can't blame her, can you? Let's not forget that she got her heart broken not long ago, and it's understandable that she would act this way just to heal.""It's been two weeks already, and it seems things are not going to get better."Juniper happened to overhear the conversation between two employees when she entered the washroom.With a cold expression, she walked towards the employees, who hurriedly shut their mouths and left as quickly as they could.Everyone knew about Juniper Reed's temper, but it had become even more unbearable after her engagement was canceled with her longtime fiancé.The once diligent workaholic and smiling general manager of Reedal had become colder, unapproachable, and difficult to work with.Juniper stared at her reflection in th