“Thirty seconds left,” Stella reminded Sophie when she was silent. Sophie looked shocked when she heard Stella’s voice. She didn’t offer her a seat, and she was too embarrassed to sit on her own. “You only asked for a minute, so speak now.” The irritation in Stella’s voice was obvious. “First of all, I’m sorry.” She resisted looking at Stella and showed her that she was sincere. “If you hadn’t known that I’m not rich, can you imagine apologizing to me?” Stella asked the woman mockingly. “I didn’t expect you to forgive me right away. But I’m not asking for forgiveness for the way I mistreated you before. It’s also your fault that I treated you like that before.” A corner of Stella’s lips lifted, and she was impressed by the woman. Even though she humbled herself in front of her, she still didn’t lose her sophisticated attitude. “What I’m apologizing to you for now is what I did to intercept my brother’s cellphone before.” Stella frowned and looked questioningly at Sophie
Stella does not know who first initiated a kiss between them. It had just occured to her that their mouths were meeting. For a few minutes, she drowned in the man’s delicious kiss. When his kiss crawled on her neck, she seemed to come to her senses.“Too late, baby!” Charles mumbled softly in the woman’s ear and did not let her go from his embrace.She gasped and felt tickled when she heard the endearment that the man called her. His husky voice added to the pleasure even more. She was once again overwhelmed by the warmth of the sensation that permeated every fiber of her being. When he stood up, she followed as their lips met again.His tongue explored the inside of the woman’s mouth while stepping forward. He did not give Stella a chance to think clearly. When he reached the lock on the door, he quickly locked it without her noticing. The next thing he did was grab her by both thighs and wrap it around his waist.Her hands automatically wrapped around the man’s neck and passionately
“Hey, woman, slow down! I won’t condone you if you insult my friend and accuse her of something that is for yourself!” Rachel pointed at Elizabeth, and her hand was itching to hurt her. Elizabeth shook Rachel’s hand angrily. “If you don’t want your friend to be called a flirt, then scold her!”“Hey, you, the woman who chases after the man who doesn’t want you, are more flirtatious.” Rachel’s eyes widened at the Elizabeth, who was obviously annoyed. Elizabeth was stubborn and did not leave in front of Stella’s office. She knew Stella was just there, and that’s what Diana told her.Rachel glared at the woman and left. She returned to her working table and let her linger by standing in front of the door. Inside the room, Stella slowly got up when Charles’ hugging arm was removed from her waist. He fell asleep quickly after they had sex. She suddenly felt pity for him, and he seemed to have just fallen into a deep sleep. She thought that his mood had changed during sleep. She put the
“Shit, Charles!” Annoyed, she faced him and hit him on the chest with the palm of her hand. The Jew got off the bed and didn’t even bother to cover his stiff and hard cock. It’s like he’s bragging about it to her.He grabbed the woman’s hand and kissed it. “Once started, it must be finished!” he said in a husky voice. He trailed the kiss from Stella’s finger up her arm.Stella bit the inside of her lip as something like electricity shot through her every fiber from the man’s warm lips. His tantalizing eyes were focused on her face while he continued to kiss her hand. She slowly closed her eyes when the man’s lips reached between her neck and shoulder.This time, Charles was in no rush to claim the woman. Every kiss and caress on Stella’s body contained his true feelings. She turned her head to the other side when the young man’s kiss crawled on her neck. She could feel the man open the button on her full sleeve, but she was unable to oppose or stop his hand. “Charles...” she moaned
He picked Stella up and brought her right to her office. Then he made her sit on the sofa and made sure she was comfortable in her seat. “I know you don’t want anyone to see us leaving the company together, so I’ll go first, okay?” He caressed the woman’s cheek again. Stella sighed and nodded. The anger in her heart for Charles is gradually melting because of the affection he shows her. He kissed the woman on the forehead and combed her hair with his own fingers. “I love you!” She almost cried, staring into the man’s eyes. She suddenly froze when she heard the three words she had wanted to hear from the man’s mouth for a long time.“I know you still have doubts, and you think that I have other motives for claiming you now. I don’t blame you, and I’m not rushing you. Just let me prove to you my true feelings,” he begged kindly at the woman. “Give me more time,” she replied to Charles. She was suddenly worried about how he would feel about her when he found out about Zion. Charles
Upon entering the house, Stella could not meet her grandfather’s searching gaze. “Mommy, why are you taking so long? Grandpa and I have been waiting for you for a while,” Zion asked his mother. Stella quickly approached her son and kissed him on the cheek. “Sorry, baby, Mommy just took care of something important.” “Let’s talk.” Fausto stood up and went straight into a room. Stella bit the corner of her lip before turning to her son. “Baby, play with your Nanny Sabel first and your grandfather, and I will talk about something.”Understandably, the child nodded and did not nag his mother anymore. When Stella entered the room where her grandfather was, she was nervous. Her grandpa’s face was formal and serious, staring at her. She snorted as she sat down, and her throat suddenly dried. “I’m not going to waddle anymore,” said Fausto as he stared at his granddaughter.“Is Charles your ex-husband and Zion’s father?” Stella felt something thudding in her chest, and it was pounding so
Vanz threw away the cellphone after talking to the reporter. The latter was obviously scared, even though the person who took the picture and gave it to him didn’t admit anything else. “Fuck, he really wasn’t kidding when he threatened!” Vanz whispered annoyingly and seemed to say it to himself. “Brother, what will I do if he confirms that you are the mastermind behind it?” Diana asked her brother in fear.“That would never happen because the reporter will definitely not sing about me. It is his job to publish malicious news to make money. If he makes a mistake, he knows what I can do to him and his family.” Vanz stared intently into the air while clenching his fist.Diana was somehow relieved. If Charles is ruthless, his brother won’t just be afraid. “You have to attract him, and if you have to force him, then do it!" Diana stiffened in her stance, and the timbre of her brother’s voice rose again. “Your brother is right, Diana.” Diana looked at her grandfather, who had just arr
Stella gasped when she saw who was calling her account on an app. He was not satisfied with just a call, and now he wants to video call with her. Fortunately, she put her son to sleep. She left the room for a moment, and Charles might see the child. From his attitude, she knew that he also wanted to see what was around her. “What are you doing?” Looking impatient, Charles asked when the lady answered his call. Stella didn’t open her phone’s camera, but she could see the man. It looks like he’s not in a good mood anymore, and he keeps on frowning. “Drinking wine,” she replied.Charles frowned even more as he focused on the camera. “What’s wrong? Why are you getting drunk?” Stella smiled while carefully observing the man’s face. His hair was messy, and he hadn’t changed his clothes yet. “Where are you?”Charles removed the necktie he was wearing and was irritated because the lady was not answering him. “Brother, are you talking to Sister Stella?”Stella raised her eyebrows when she
“Shit, what is it again, Diana?” Mauro asked the girl, yelling. It’s a good thing that there was no car following them because he suddenly stepped on the brake.“Sorry, I saw sister Meashelle’s favorite food,” Diana explained like a scolded child.Meashelle immediately got what the girl wanted to convey. “Ahh, that’s right. The truth is that I went with Señorita Diana to buy the food I really loved.”Mauro frowned and looked around to find the diner. But he sees nothing but street vendors.Meashelle looked at Diana questioningly, and she didn’t know what food she wanted to buy for her.Diana first glanced at Mauro. Seeing that his attention was not on them, she immediately whispered to Meashelle, which made her look flustered.Meashelle was suddenly in trouble because of the girl’s wish. She doesn’t know what to do and must tell Mauro so she doesn’t get suspicious.“Are you alright? Why haven’t you come down to buy?” Mauro asked the assistant.Diana elbowed Meashelle in her side. And
“Oh, eat this to get rid of your anger.” Meashelle gave a slice of mango to the girl as they walked to the entrance of the store.Diana immediately took a bite of it. She was about to ask for one more slice when she noticed two people looking intently at her. She slowly chewed what was in her mouth and continued to walk slowly.“Are they waiting for us?” Meashelle asked Diana in a whisper.Diana shrugged as she looked straight at Mauro. Well, he couldn’t see her eyes because she was wearing dark shades. He frowned again while looking at her. Her mouth was still full of mango slices, and she didn’t want to finish it right away. She is still enjoying the taste of the mango juice. She anchored on Meashelle’s arm, and when they were close to Mauro and Denise, they hurriedly past them.“Where are you going?” Mauro asked Diana sternly.“Going home.” She answered the young man in a muffled way because her mouth was still full and she didn’t bother to look at him.Mauro quickly chased after t
“Sir, try to put the ring on your fiancée’s finger to see if it fits her,” the saleswoman suggested while looking at Denise.Without a word, Mauro took the ring from the saleswoman and approached Diana. He carelessly took her palm to put the ring on her finger.Diana held herself not to moan in pain when Mauro carelessly grabbed her swollen hand. She withdrew her hand from his grasp, but he only tightened it so much that she was already shrugging.Mauro frowned and stared at the girl’s face. She was obviously hurt, and her lips pressed together tightly. When he looked at the back of her palm again, he noticed that it was red.Diana quickly withdrew her hand and moved it away from the young man. “I will measure it myself.” She extended her right palm in front of him.“What happened to your hand?” Instead, he asked the girl and did not give her the ring.“Nothing,” she responded coldly to Mauro and kept her palm open.Mauro sighed, and the woman’s behavior really changed. It’s like she
Fate 2Chapter 16: RingThe next day, Mauro’s driver picked Diana up after nine in the morning. She did not ask where the young man was. She’s still with Meashelle because it was what her grandfather wants, which is in her favor.“Why were we brought here?” Meashelle asked while looking up at a large and tall building.“This is where Mauro’s family’s company is,” Diana answered shortly before taking another bite of the mango. When she looked at the driver, his face could no longer be painted, and he was feeling sour from what she was eating.“I thought we were going to a jewelry shop and—”“Sir Mauro had something important to go to, so he’s not here yet. It was Sir Kobe who ordered that Ma’am Diana be brought here first,” the driver’s quick explanation.Meashelle glared at the driver and did not let her finish speaking. But he just smiled at her. She quickly put the other mangoes aside and put them in the bag she was carrying so that Diana could eat them again later.Diana hurriedly
Mauro just waited for his father to return before starting to talk about his marriage with Diana again.“Hija, when do you want to set the wedding and where?” Beth asked Diana.Diana was about to open her mouth, but Mauro preceded her to speak.“A simple wedding would be enough because you are in a hurry. Also, I don’t want many people to know about the wedding.”It was like a needle pierced Diana’s heart when she heard what Mauro said. It’s as if he said that he was ashamed of her as his wife, so he didn’t want people to know her. She would have answered the same, that she wanted a simple wedding ceremony. It’s just more painful to hear it from the mouth of the man she loves.“No way. Diana is my only granddaughter, and I want her to experience a fancy wedding! We have our own money; if it's because of the expenses, I’ll take care of it!” Vincent objected.Kobe sighed, and there will be another misunderstanding. “Señor, money is not a problem here!”“Grandpa, it’s alright. Mauro has
“Mauro, don’t be angry with her anymore. I’ll be the one to adjust so that our friendship doesn’t break.” She clung tightly to Mauro’s arm, and she acted as if she were falling.“No, she should have known by now that she can’t treat you like this if she wants us to have a good relationship in the future!” Mauro said firmly, staring intently at Diana.Diana’s lips pressed firmly together, and she tried to remind herself that she shouldn’t be hurt in the first place. She should not be angry and disappointed with Mauro. Above all, she didn’t need to explain, and she let him just look at her like that. She knows that he won’t believe her, so she shouldn’t show her real emotions. The expression she showed at the two was blank, and her mouth remained closed.Mauro was only irritated when Diana remained silent and he couldn’t read what was on her mind. He led his friend out of the dining room and left Diana.A strange smile appeared on Denise’s lips when she looked back at Diana. She showed
At dinner time, Mauro’s family arrived at Vincent’s mansion. They brought foods with them and people who will take care of the catering.“You shouldn’t have bothered bringing food.” Vincent smiled and shook Kobe’s hand.“This is a tradition in our culture,” Kobe replied formally to the old man.There seemed to be a big event inside the mansion when the meals were served. And right after the food was served, the staff also left.Mauro looked around when they entered the dining room. They will eat first before talking about the wedding between him and Diana.“My granddaughter is coming down,” Vincent informed when he noticed Mauro’s gaze, as if he were looking for something.Diana slowly went down the stairs even though she knew Mauro was already there with his family. She doesn’t know, but she doesn’t seem to want to see the young man, and it irritates her even just thinking about him. She was also sleepy, and Meashelle just woke her up earlier.Mauro frowned when he saw Diana. It look
Diana ran back to her room when the guests were gone. She rushed to the bathroom and immediately threw up that she had previously suppressed all throughout the interview. As time went on, her vomiting became more frequent. She has to hurry to get out of her grandfather’s house.Meashelle immediately followed the girl. She is worried, and it seems that her body has also been affected due to her pregnancy.“Sister Meashelle, do you think Grandpa doesn’t notice my condition?” Diana asked worriedly.“That’s what I always pray for,” she replied genuinely.Diana smiled and hugged the girl. Without her, she would certainly have no one else to lean on. She thought of a way to get out today. She has to go out to eat what she has been craving for a while now. As long as she does not eat any sour foods, she continues to throw up.In the living room, Vincent grinned after putting down the cellphone.“What’s the next plan, grandpa?” Vans asked as he approached his grandfather.“Let’s get ready bec
“Don Fausto, what do you think your cousin is thinking, and he is hastening the marriage of his granddaughter and my son now?” Kobe talked to the old man.“You should delay the planned gathering to also delay the plans he’s cooking,” Fausto suggested to Mauro’s father.Stella sighed as she listened to the meeting. She was disappointed with Diana earlier, especially from what she was wearing.“Then I’ll call them tomorrow morning,” Kobe’s decision.“It’s up to you to work together in the company from now on. I have to follow Ramon and my grandson to another country.”Mauro nodded understandingly to Stella’s grandfather. He will be Stella’s assistant in the company, and his position also increased. That’s probably what Vincent and his family see as an opportunity, so they want him to marry Diana.“Grandpa, don’t worry, and I will take care of the company.”Fausto smiled at Charles. He also has a lot of trust in him, and he knows that he can protect even his pregnant granddaughter.The e