"I, I kept it carefully," The woman said in a small voice.Leon looked at her well-behaved form beside him, and at the wrapper in her hand. A candy that he just casually got from somewhere was unexpectedly treated like a treasure by her.He felt a pang in his chest as he pictured her, all alone and pregnant, holding this only wrapper as a reminder of him. Was she waiting for him all these years?Leon drew her closer to him and swept the strands of her hair behind her ear."Do you want to be free?" He whispered softly at her.This was Leon's original plan after he takes over his adopted father's empire. He no longer wanted to continue the cruel tradition of the family. Even though he wanted her so much, he could still swoon her slowly. But most importantly, he wanted her to have a normal life.But who knew the woman would take it the wrong way?She suddenly grabbed his arm with anxious eyes."Master, don't, don't throw me away.." She said in a stuttering voice.In the woman's ear, his
"Anika," The woman echoed the novel name."What do you think?" Leon asked her indulgingly. This name just came out of his mouth as he stared at her. A beautiful and elegant name, just like the woman before him."It's beautiful! I like it," The woman said happily. She still have a soft and quiet voice, but it was obvious she was more comfortable with him than before.Anyway, he would cultivate and penetrate her life slowly."Then I'll call you Anika, and our daughter, Adelaide. Is that okay?" Leon asked her."Baby has one too? She will love it!" Anika was very delighted again.Leon smiled dotingly at her and caressed her softly. Just then, a ring from his phone disturbed the wonderful atmosphere.His brows immediately furrowed but the phone kept ringing so he reached out to grab it."Yes?" His cold voice answered the phone.Anika looked at the man who just changed attitude in a split second and looked in a daze.Leon felt her gaze and gave her a small smile.Anika then loosened her ner
"Where do you think you're going?"They turned in the direction of the voice and saw a man that had been waned by age but still stood strongly and solemnly at the hall, with numerous men behind him.Anika recognized the man. It was her mother's owner.She turned to her mother and saw her also looking solemn.Anastacius looked at the group of people who were like thieves cowering to escape and he sneered."The shamelessness in your bones is unimaginable, Leon. After stealing my family's empire, now you have your sights on our goddesses. Tell me, I was right all along, hm? You are doing this because you have been blinded by the power of the goddess, and want to take it all for yourself!" His voice boomed in the whole hall.Leon's eyes darkened as he stared at the man he once called father. This man thinks everyone is like him, greedy and blinded by money.Although Leon also craved power, but he wouldn't depend on weak and defenseless women just to succeed."Uncle, don't worry. We wouldn
"Don't worry, my men are still there. I told them to bring your mother safely." Leon comforted Anika.He just called the head of his team and left Anika's mother in their care.Anika listened to this and was still worried. She didn't know why but had a bad feeling in her heart that this was the last time she would see her mother.Just then, they heard a loud explosion.The loud explosion was so loud it reached the leaving car.Anika gasped and quickly looked back in the direction of the tower. She only saw the bright light shining in the place.Her mother..Leo quickly covered his daughter's ears in his lap and also turned back. After the loud sound receded, he took his phone with one hand to call his men.When it was connected, he immediately asked."What happened?"The chaos and sounds of running can be heard from the phone."Sir.." The man couldn't find the right words to explain.During this time, Anika had stuck her head out of the open window. Her heart was clenching as she thou
Leon took them to the living area and there they saw a black leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a large television mounted on the wall.Leon placed his daughter down and squatted in front of her. The little child was sucking her index finger as she looked at the place timidly."This will be your new house. This is Steward Ben and Nanny Rose," Leon told the child gently. He was still new to parenthood, and he really didn't know how to get along with the child. But he just followed his extinct and heart, and that is to care for her the way he knew it and provide her everything.The child listened to his words and looked at the two quite elderly people and greeted them."Steward, Nanny," She called in a soft voice.The two elders were instantly hooked by the cute child. She was very adorable, just like a doll. It was easy to have good feelings for her.Leon saw this and smiled in satisfaction. He stood up and turned to Anika this time."Treat this as your home and be at ease. Aside
Leon watched closely as Anika entered his room as if watching his prey walking to his trap.When he saw her standing small in the middle of the large room, his heart filled with great satisfaction.Finally, she was in his grasp.This room had been a witness to countless of sleepless nights he endured thinking about her, and the number of dreams he had of her.He closed the door and locked it, before approaching the woman looking curiously around.Leon wrapped his arms around her small waist. She was so small and soft, as if one blow of the wind could knock her down. He clicked his tongue secretly, thinking he should feed her more.He didn't know what state they were in back in the tower, but in his hands, he wanted to raise them plump and healthy.He kissed her on her temple and whispered in her ear."Do you like it?"Anika felt the hard arms enveloping her and the hot breath spraying on her ear, reaching her neck and making them blush.She roamed her eyes at the bachelor's space that
"Hmm," Anika hummed shyly as Leon's hand went down to her secret place. Both were naked and were sitting on the large bathtub, with Leon behind her, with all his limbs encircling her, containing her all being.Anika weakly kicked her legs in the water and whimpered."You, you said to bath.." She complained meekly.Leon watched the squirming girl in his arms and bent down to her ears."Are you shy? But we need to wash this part too," He whispered coaxingly to her.He continued to rub his palm on her wetness. Anika's lower body twitched as his calloused hand grazed her bare folds."Um.." Anika heard his words but was still shy. The maids don't clean do it this way though.."Ha!" A sudden exclaim came out of her mouth as his finger slipped inside of her."Be good. We need to clean the inside too.." He murmured in her ears as he focused on exploring her depths.Anika's face flushed red, breathing heavily.Later, it was two fingers, then three fingers that entered her folds. Her body arche
Soft cries and rough gasps filled the room.Two figures were deeply intertwined in a large bed. After doing it a couple of times in the bathroom, they had brought their copulation to the bedroom.Leon was pinning Anika's waist down, hard enough for a mark to be seen later. His perfectly chiseled chest and abdomen were shining with sweat, as well as his hair as it drops to the white and smooth body of the woman.Anika felt as if she was burned every time Leon's sweat landed on her skin. She didn't know how many times they had done it now, and her legs were already trembling and starting to ache.But Leon still leaned down, pasting his body on her, as he continued his vigorous work on her center. The heat and sensation from the skin stuck together made him sigh."Damn, sweetheart. I can't get enough of you," He whispered in a raspy voice and then gave another strong thrust."Uh.." Anika almost felt choked by the sudden force. Her voice was already hoarse, and her eyes started failing fr
Leon immediately took action. He made sure no soul would tell what happened that day at the abandoned building. With power and money, he can easily do this. He also had connections with the authorities, and it was not hard to suppress this matter from spreading out.He then cleaned up the parasites in his company and kicked them out without second thoughts.They were not only one of them, and he knew it. So, this time, he didn’t take risks and immediately tore down their faces.Then, he also used underhanded means to buy and spill the dirty waters of those who dared to prey on his family.Do they think only they could use underhanded means? He was also willing to dirty his hands just to protect his beloveds.Coercion, blackmail, and soiling their reputation, Leon did all that just to make them pay.And seeing this, anyone in the business circle feared and wouldn’t dare to plot against the Albrecht family.…………………………………………………………………………….After all that happened, it left a shadow on Anik
In the following days, Anika stayed in the mansion. And these days, she noticed that Leon had become busier. He had also restricted where they would go at the moment. He said that it was best for them to stay home, aside from Adelaide’s school.Anika felt it was unnatural, but when she saw Leon’s tension, no matter how much he hid it, she chose to follow him obediently.Until her foreboding feeling actually happened.“Anika! Something happened in Adelaide’s school!”……………………………………………………………………..“Don’t you dare hurt my daughter,” Leon said in a dangerous voice. his eyes were vicious right now and if this man was in front of him, he would tear him to pieces.“Too bad you offended someone vicious. But maybe you’ll meet one day. Only, as someone who is against you,” The voice from the other side of the phone said cruelly and let off an evil laugh.With a beep, the phone was hung up.“Damn!” Leon furiously slammed the phone in the car hood.In the current days, Leon couldn’t deny that the
The time of their departure arrived, but before that, the old Madame, who was Madame Lestrange, went to Anika to apologize.“That time from the banquet. I apologize. I hope you spare my old face,” The old woman said with a stiff face.She held a lukewarm expression, but deep inside, she was greatly indignant.She had reached such an age, when did she ever apologize?! But now, she could only grit her teeth and endure.Anika looked at Leon in hesitation, and seeing him nod, she turned back to the old lady.“It’s fine, Madame,” She responded softly.Leon didn’t let Anika be awkward for long and took her away.And Madame Lestrange only watched the leaving car with cold eyes. Just wait.……………………………………………………………………..Arriving home, Anika spent her days in the mansion while Leon was busy with the project. And Sera felt distressed for her.“Let’s go shopping!” Sera invited, coming to their home early in the morning.“Shopping?” Anika asked, tilting her head.“What, don’t you shop?” Sera asked
After Leon settled and calmed Anika down, he and Alexander went out again to handle the matter quickly.In his mind, he was not desperate for the bidding project. And he wouldn’t sacrifice his family just for this.Even though that old woman had high status, he would make her apologize to his family.Leon thought coldly as he made some phone calls.While Anika continued to spend time with Sera. As of now, the ladies were avoiding them like a plague, as if afraid that they would be implicated.But Sera didn’t mind. She was also not interested in hanging out with those fake and plastic, rich ladies.She preferred to be with Anika. Although she was still whispering how stupid she was but in her mind, she thought,She’s so stupid, who will defend her if she gets bullied?Sera sighed like an old mother. Therefore, she decided to take it to herself to watch over this stupid lady.She would reluctantly accept her as a friend like the big girl that she is. Sera thought with a pointed nose.Wi
“Whose child is this?!’” A sharp voice sounded.Anika immediately turned to the voice and saw someone pointing to Adelaide.She hurriedly stood up and ran to her daughter.Yes, today’s event was less formal. It was a casual banquet, so they took Adelaide with them.Currently, the ladies are having tea in the outdoor garden.Who knew they would immediately encounter a problem?“Is this your daughter? How do you teach her? She hurt my granddaughter!” The elder woman with a luxurious fur coat said in a strict voice.She had an undeniable majesty around her. It could be seen that her identity is not trivial.Anika hurriedly kneeled to level with Adelaide and asked her.“Sweetheart, what happened?” Adelaide pouted and hugged her doll.“She wanted to take my doll,” The child answered softly.Anika rubbed her back and turned to the elderly lady.“It’s, it’s not my daughter's fault,” She tried to reason out.“What do you mean? Your child pushed my granddaughter!” The elderly angrily pointed.
Leon arrived at their table and saw that Alexander was already there, beside his cousin.He went to the seat next to Anika.“Were you fine while I was gone?” Leon asked as he caressed Anika’s hair.Anika nodded.“The dessert is delicious,” She answered softly.Leon smiled and gave her some fruit juice to rinse her throat.Shortly, the banquet started. The main course meals were served.At their table, the businessmen were talking about the project. Some talked about the market and investments.“Just bare it for a moment..” They heard Alexander whisper beside them.Anika turned and saw Alexander whispering to Seraphina.“But I’m bored,” Sera complained while playing with her food.Alexander could sigh helplessly.Then Sera dropped her cutleries and wiped her lips with a napkin.“I’ll find Andrei, he’s more fun than you. Hmp,” She said and stood from her seat. She fixed her skirt and happily left to find her other cousin.Leon looked gloatingly at Alexander.“Don’t look at me like that
“Who are you?” A young but haughty voice asked.Anika turned in that direction and saw a girl wearing a pink ruffled cocktail dress. She had milky skin, jet-black hair, and her cute face was a contrast to her snobbish expression.“I know everyone assigned to this table. This is my first time seeing you,” She squinted his eyes as she studied Anika.Anika blinked and answered hurriedly.“I’m Anika,”The girl tilted her head and raised a brow. Anika? She thought for a while and remembered something. Anika seemed to be the name of the newlywed wife of the Albrecht family.“You’re Mrs. Albrecht?” She asked again.Anika nodded, looking vigilantly at the other.The girl hummed and sat in her seat, two seats away from Anika. At the moment, only the two of them were at the table.She turned to Anika, still a bit haughty.“I’m Seraphina. My cousin is friends with your husband. I didn’t go to your wedding because-“ Seraphina was stumped for a while.Why didn’t she go again? Oh, right, it seems..
“I’m going on a business trip. Do you want to come with me?” It was days later, and Leon offered this trip. He knew everything left a shadow for Anika, and he wanted to cheer her up.It was just right timing that he had a business trip abroad, and this would be a great opportunity to take Anika and their daughter for their first overseas trip aside from the honeymoon trip.Anika’s low mood brightened a bit when she heard they were going to other countries, and they would be riding a plane. She hadn’t experienced this before, so she looked forward in her heart.So, everything was settled. They packed up and once again took Nanny Rose with them and left the mansion in Steward Ben’s care.Anika and Adelaide boarded their first plane in their life. The family rode their family’s privately owned jet.“We’re in the sky..” Anika whispered mesmerizingly as she looked out of the window and saw the clouds and the land becoming small.“Sky!” Little Adie also cheered happily. Even though they fe
“Mr. Albrecht, please have mercy on our daughter,” An honest-looking but haggard couple stood outside the gate, with their backs hunched, humbly begging for Leon’s lenience.It was Esther’s parents. They had hurriedly come after hearing what had happened. They traveled overnight, therefore appearing disheveled in front of Leon. But their perseverance was not weak. Although their backs were hunched, they were tenacious, as if they wouldn’t leave until they could save their daughter.Leon’s brows furrowed as he stared at the humble parents.The couple thought Leon thought of them as a nuisance, and they immediately became flustered. Although they were ignorant townsfolks, they knew that powerful people like this man could hold the laws in their hands. No matter how much they would try to defend their daughter, this man could turn the tables to his advantage. So, they could only come and beg for mercy.“Mister, it is this old couple’s fault. We didn’t educate our daughter properly. Plea