Ophelia stood in the middle of the gathering, and her eyes swept over the faces of those around her. She couldn't help but notice the look of disbelief etched on the features of both Caroline and Berry. Their expressions spoke volumes, filled with surprise and a touch of disdain."Wow, so you really are quite the sly woman, aren't you?!" Berry exclaimed, an incredulous scoff escaping his lips. Ophelia could hardly contain my reaction to his words, so she rolled her eyes, signaling just how unimpressed she was with him.Turning her gaze to Kennedy, Ophelia could sense a hint of confusion in his eyes as he tried to grasp the situation. Ophelia took a deep breath before explaining, “Kennedy, this is my ex-husband, Berry. I’m sure you’ve heard of him The tone in Ophelia's voice was sharp, carrying an icy undertone that practically said she had no fond feelings for Berry, and Kennedy quickly caught on to the tension in the air."We're about to go greet some of the elders," Kennedy state
As both of them were breathing hard and their faces showed signs of the passionate encounter, Ophelia found it impossible to resist the urge to kiss the stranger with an intensity she never anticipated. The moment was overwhelming, and as their lips met, she was suddenly flooded with a strong sense of déjà vu—a familiar feeling that she could not quite place, as if she had lived this moment before in some distant memory.After what felt like an eternity, although it was probably only about ten minutes, they both reluctantly pulled away from each other, as Ophelia's breathing became rapid and more pronounced, signaling the depth of her emotions. "I'm sorry," he murmured softly, and a wave of guilt washed over his features, making it clear that he was having his own internal struggle about what had just occurred between them.Logan, in a rare moment in his life, felt emotions that were intense and unfamiliar to him, except for those associated with someone from his past…As memories o
The bright and cheerful smile that had been adorning Logan’s face disappeared almost immediately, and those who were present, particularly the shareholders, couldn’t help but notice the sudden change in his mood. It was clear that something had shifted within him. After a lengthy and serious period of intense discussions that had a rather chilly and unfriendly atmosphere, the meeting finally came to an end. The shareholders, feeling a mix of fatigue and unease from the cold exchange of ideas and opinions, filed out of the room. Logan was then taken back to the airport, where he was expecting to catch a flight. As he sat in the car being driven to the airport, Logan found himself filled with anticipation and excitement at the thought of seeing Ophelia.Despite the serious discussions he had just endured, a genuine smile began to form on his lips, replacing his earlier expression. He longed for the warmth of her presence and the joy she brought into his life, which made him eager t
For a brief moment, Ophelia found herself completely and utterly taken aback, as if she had been struck speechless. The words that Logan had just spoken felt so foreign and unbelievable to her that she could hardly wrap her mind around them. With a hint of frostiness in her tone, she inquired, “What do you mean by that?” Her breath was even and detached, revealing no hint of the turmoil brewing inside her.Logan, sensing the tension in the air, attempted to draw her away, saying, “Let’s go, and I’ll explain everything to you.” He reached out to clasp her hands gently, trying to lead her away from where they were, but Ophelia reacted swiftly, yanking her hands back as if his touch was made of ice. Her sudden rejection of him stirred something fiery in Logan; his expression contorted with frustration and anger, as he struggled to comprehend her reaction.At that moment, Ophelia couldn’t help but feel a mixture of rage and amusement at the absurdity of it all. Memories of that night
Kennedy, after taking a moment to glance back, decided to walk away and leave the scene. Meanwhile, Ophelia and Logan got into the luxurious Rolls Royce. As they drove off, the sound of the engine filled the air, and they gradually disappeared from sight.~As Ophelia strolled close to the gentle flow of the river, a chilly breeze swept through the air, grazing her perfectly smooth skin in a way that almost felt painful. She held three delicate flowers in her hand, their colors vibrant against the gray of the day. Logan, who was walking alongside her, couldn’t help but feel a sense of confusion and concern. “Why are we here?” he inquired, his voice breaking the quietness that surrounded them. However, Ophelia didn’t respond to his question; instead, she chose to ignore him completely. She walked a little further until she found a spot on the soft sand near the riverbank where she decided to sit down.Despite the water splashing gently against her, Ophelia remained completely stil
After an extensive period of searching that seemed to stretch on for far too long, Ophelia let out a deep sigh, and a clear expression of worry began to spread across her face. For more than an hour, she had been on a quest to locate something very important to her, yet despite her best efforts, it remained elusive and completely out of reach. As a fleeting thought crossed her mind, she considered the possibility that she might have inadvertently left the item at Kennedy’s apartment, a notion that filled her with a sense of determination. Therefore, she resolved to reach out to him with a phone call in hopes of finding out if he had seen it.After allowing the phone to ring twice, she finally heard a voice on the other end of the line as he answered the call. “Kennedy!” she exclaimed with a tone filled with excitement and hope, but instead of hearing his familiar voice, she was met with the sound of a woman scoffing dismissively.“What business do you have with Kennedy?” the woman
Ophelia felt a sharp pain in her chest as those words struck her deeply, and although she was hurting inside, she made an effort to conceal her feelings from those around her. With a heavy heart, she simply stated, “It looks like the jade necklace isn’t here, so I suppose I’ll be on my way now,” and she began to turn away, hoping to escape the situation.Caroline, however, wore a smirk on her face, clearly enjoying the discomfort she was causing. “Honestly, you would just be wasting your time by leaving because that worthless necklace of yours is long gone now,” she said with a mocking chuckle that echoed with disdain. Those words immediately caused Ophelia to turn back and face her, her curiosity piqued by Caroline's comment.“What do you mean by that?” Ophelia asked, her voice rising with confusion and concern.With a sense of smugness, Caroline replied, “I mean to say that it has been sold already. Can’t you understand that?” As soon as Caroline completed her sentence, Berry, pr
Logan stood there, quietly observing the scene unfolding before him. He watched as Kennedy wrapped his arms around Ophelia in a warm embrace, and it was difficult for him to contain the annoyance that bubbled up inside him. The sight was almost too much to bear.With a slight scoff of exasperation, Logan was on the verge of opening the door to leave the moment that a new conversation began between the two of them, which abruptly halted him in his tracks. "Why didn’t you ever mention to me that you had a fiancée?" Ophelia inquired, her brow furrowed in slight confusion.Kennedy responded almost instantly, his tone brisk, "She means nothing to me; my parents just set me up with her." As Logan listened, he grasped the doorknob tightly in his hand, feeling the tension in his muscles as he watched the affection evident in Kennedy’s eyes. The way Kennedy looked at Ophelia, coupled with the sweet laughter that escaped her lips, seemed to create an intimate and playful atmosphere between
In that moment, Logan froze when he caught sight of Anna’s faint smile. She hadn’t anticipated that he would stop, but the fact that he did seemed promising."You don’t remember me? It’s Anna, the girl you met at the club—and the next day, you found me in bed with you?" she sniffed, while Logan shot her an icy glare."Ma'am, please don’t create a scene here," Joe said, gently steering her away from Logan, who turned and walked off in frustration while Anna hurried after him."Is this really how you plan to walk away from both me and your son?" Anna shouted, her voice ringing out to draw attention, but Joe merely climbed into the car and sped off, leaving her behind."That bastard!" Anna fumed in anger but seeing many people around her, she began faking her tears."Why does he have to do this to his son? It wasn't my fault he slept with me," Anna cried while the passersby only whispered among themselves but her face dropped when she heard someone speak."Why will Logan Collin stoop too
Logan sat in his study, engrossed in paperwork, when the sound of heels clicking on the marble floor grew increasingly louder. Suddenly, the door burst open as Madam Sia swept in. Logan didn’t bother to look up."You didn’t knock," he remarked flatly, still focused on his work."And you didn’t answer the door. Fair trade!" Madam Sia retorted with a smirk, prompting Logan to let out a long, weary breath."Logan, I’ve made a decision," she announced, firmly taking a seat across from him while scrutinizing him."Wonderful. Should I brace myself for this?" Logan sighed, finally putting his pen down."You disrespectful thing," Madam Sia shot him a sharp glance, finally catching his attention."I’m staying. Here. Indefinitely," she declared, a slight frown crossing Logan’s face."Here? Why?" he asked, bewildered."You’ve only been here for a day, and I’m already counting down the hours until you leave," he replied."Well, keep counting, darling. I’m not going anywhere until you find yoursel
“Hey, can I help you?” Gabriel asked, taken aback by Ophelia’s sudden move.“Gabriel, this is Adam. Adam, meet Gabriel, my childhood best friend,” Ophelia said with a bright smile. Just as Gabriel opened his mouth to respond, his eyes widened in disbelief.“Wait…” he exclaimed, staring at her in shock while Ophelia nodded, beaming.“You’re alive!” Tears welled up in his eyes as he pulled her into a tight embrace. “I thought I’d lost you.”“I’m so sorry for giving you a scare,” Ophelia sniffled, her eyes misty, while Camila and Adam looked on.As they settled down to share a meal, the atmosphere around the table was filled with warmth and laughter.“She’s such a little cutie,” Gabriel said suddenly, affectionately ruffling Camila’s hair.“Mummy, I think I just found my crush,” Little Camila whispered to her mother, sparking chuckles all around.“Has he heard you’re back?” Gabriel asked, noticing Ophelia’s frown.“Well…” he began, but Adam kicked him under the table, making him stop sho
Before Ophelia could say anything else, Logan gently placed his wet lips on hers, hanging both her hands, he locked his with hers and then pressed the elevator button open.“You’ll have to end what you started,” His voice was hot, husky, and sexy as Ophelia was lost staring at him.Logan was more gentle, soft, and careful with Ophelia as she slowly began to respond by wrapping her hands around his neck.The kiss was very hot, full of desperation as Logan sucked every corner of her lips.Ophelia moaned slowly, the newfound feeling ignited in her and before she knew it, they were both kissing intensively with her legs wrapped around his waist.“I owe you,” Logan whispered into her ears as he slowly walked into his room.“What are you doing to me?” Logan felt like ripping her clothes that moment as he slammed her back on the wall.Clothes of both Logan and Ophelia were littered on the floor as sounds of moaning, groaning and screams filled the room. The feeling was deja vu.*The next mo
Everyone watched in shock as Logan burst out, his eyes icy and menacing. Before Joe could even say a word, Logan sped away from the scene, his instincts picking up on something dangerous nearby.Meanwhile, Ophelia captivated the room with her speech, leaving everyone spellbound by her beauty. Camila stood beside her, adding to the charm of the moment. Adam snapped several pictures, beaming with pride."Thank you so much, everyone. I truly appreciate it," Ophelia said with a warm smile before making her way back to her seat.~It was already 8 p.m., and the overgrown area where Logan had parked his car looked dark and foreboding. A smirk crept across his face as he slowly slipped off his jacket and unbuttoned the first three buttons of his shirt.He retrieved a gun, cocked it with a practiced motion, and then stepped into the shadows along the roadside."Tonight is going to be a bloodbath!" He let out a sinister chuckle as he moved deeper into the overgrown area.When Logan finally reac
Ophelia quickly pulled away from Logan, gazing up at Adam's cold, angry expression."Adam!" she called out in shock, hurrying out of the water to catch up with him, but he turned away, determined to leave.As Ophelia rushed after him, she slipped on the wet ground and fell, wincing in pain as she watched him walk away.Both men immediately dashed to her side, with Logan reaching her first."Are you alright?" Logan asked calmly, but Ophelia sharply pulled her hands back, pushing away his concern."Adam," Ophelia said, looking at him as he carried her in a bridal style, then walked away. Logan couldn’t help but find the situation amusing as he watched them disappear.As he walked off, he slipped into his robe and headed to his nearby room. The swimming pool had originally been intended just for him.*"What was that all about?!" Adam asked, clearly frustrated as he set Ophelia down on his sofa."I-I," Ophelia stammered, struggling to find her words as she looked down."You haven’t met hi
"Don't they look adorable together?" some workers whispered as they watched Adam, Ophelia, and Camila walk out.The trio was laughing and cracking jokes, and many onlookers couldn't help but find them charming and perfectly matched.After gathering their things, night had fallen, and they boarded Adam's private jet."Are you really ready to head back to Cape City?" Adam asked, concern etching his features as he noticed Ophelia's uneasy expression."I'm fine, Adam," Ophelia replied with a giggle, prompting him to nod in acknowledgment.For Ophelia, returning to Cape City was far from what she desired; she longed to erase the city from her memory entirely. The place only reminded her of pain and hardship.A few minutes later, Camila drifted off to sleep as Ophelia held her close, tucking a blanket around her.Camila was just a child, innocent and untouched by the shadows of Ophelia's past. Before long, Ophelia, too, succumbed to sleep, while Adam looked on with a light chuckle, taking in
“Adam!” Ophelia exclaimed, her voice filled with surprise and delight as Camila rushed toward him, her small arms wrapping around his waist in an enthusiastic embrace.“Hello there, my little sweetheart!” Adam replied with a broad smile, effortlessly lifting Camila off the ground. Her contagious laughter echoed through the room, creating a joyful atmosphere.“When did you come back?” Ophelia inquired, still trying to wrap her mind around the unexpected turn of events and feeling a rush of joy at the sight of him.“Oh come on, at least pretend to be happy to see me!” Adam jested, feigning a pout that exaggerated his playful demeanor.“Mummy is so mean!” Camila chimed in, her innocent observation stemming from witnessing Ophelia crossing her arms in mock annoyance. Their playful banter ignited a wave of laughter that filled the room."So, I have to ask, when exactly did you arrive back?" Ophelia queried in a moment of curiosity, her gaze fixed on Adam as he made himself comfortable on th
~7 years later~A young, attractive woman was completely engrossed in her work, surrounded by a mountain of documents. In that moment, she resembled a true workaholic."Ma'am, will I be the one to pick up little Camelia from kindergarten today?" Lily, the woman's secretary, inquired."No, I’ll be picking her up as I usually do," the young woman replied, and Lily nodded before stepping out.Just then, a message popped up on her screen, and she frowned upon reading it."What is he up to this time?" She frowned in frustration.Quickly glancing at her watch, she realized it was time to pick up her daughter from school. Without further delay, she cleared her table and hurried out the door.*"What the hell!" The young woman came to a screeching halt as someone suddenly jumped in front of her car. She quickly rushed out, only to find an old man in a hospital gown standing there.He wore a peculiar smile as he approached her, reaching out to caress her hair gently. Despite her status and the