Axel sat on the edge of the bed, holding Blair's hand and checking her pulse. The man glared at Blair."Are you?""What the hell!" thought Blair. "He must know my secret." Blair closed her eyes and hid her face from Axel."Are you kidding me?" Axel inquired. "You want to play with me? So this is what you have been hiding from me all this time?" Axel's voice rose.Blair was terrified and still had her eyes closed. Slowly she peeked while saying sorry very softly, barely audible to Axel."Forgive me.""Sorry? Is that all you can do?""Then what else can I do? I shouldn't even apologize. Because there's nothing wrong with what I've been doing to myself. I'm just trying to survive.""You trying to hold on? By fooling me like this? All right, you will get the answer. Remember, nothing is free in this world.Blair opened her eyes wide and glared at Axel. She panicked, too scared."What are you going to do to me?" Blair asked, wrapping her arms around her stomach to protect herself. "Do not
Blair walked quickly away from the woman she had just accidentally bumped into. Blair found a quiet place out of sight of people to calm down.While running, Blair's eye caught the movement of Carlos and Marco, secretly watching her while pretending to shop at one of the distros. When the two bodyguards were unconscious, Blair quickly slipped away and blended in with the other shoppers.She reached the farthest elevator and punched all the numbers as long as it took her as far as possible from the woman she had previously bumped into."Why is she here? Of all the people, why did I have to meet her here? She can't see me."In the elevator Blair is alone. She stood long enough for the elevator door to open and arrived at a deserted floor. Blair realized that she had reached the top floor of the mall building. After getting out of the elevator, there was nothing but the fire escape that led to the rooftop.Blair looked around to make sure no one was following her. She was relieved to be
Axel sat on one of the restaurant benches without noticing his phone. He repeatedly called Blair, but the girl did not immediately answer his calls. It was evident that Axel was starting to worry.Axel stood up while packing his things. Just as he turned around, Blair was standing behind him with a pale face and gasping for breath."You make me angry!" Axel hissed. "I told you to...""Sorry!" Blair cut Axel off quickly.She said it in a broken voice, and her breath was still laboured."I've tried my best. I even ran fast to come here immediately."Axel clenched his fists and swung into the empty air. "You ignore my calls! I told you to…."Before Axel finished speaking, Blair took several steps while holding out the cell phone Axel had previously given her. Blair shoved the phone roughly against Axel's chest."Hey, what's wrong with you?" Axel was confused as he took the phone and checked it. "You… gosh..."And again, Axel had yet to finish expressing his frustration. Marco and Carlos
"Are you sure you want to attend the family dinner?"Blair had just finished her final makeup, and she was about to leave the room when she heard Carlos' voice talking to Axel. The girl froze behind the slightly ajar door. She deliberately wanted to listen to the conversation between Axel and his bodyguard."I thought," thought Blair. "Those two men are not just bodyguards and bosses. They have a much closer relationship than just colleagues.""They must have prepared something more than a normal family dinner," said Carlos. "I'm never wrong about things like this. You better consider one more time before deciding to attend, Axel.""Thank you for worrying, Carlos. As you know, Celine will not stop here. The sooner it ends, the better. I'll show them who leads the game." Axel's voice was cold.Blair exhaled heavily on the other side of the door. She felt ashamed of herself for eavesdropping on their conversation. She pushed open the door with a heavy heart.Right at that moment, Axel a
"Welcome to the invitation to Barney's extended family dinner. Colleagues who are willing to come, I thank you again. Before we enjoy the main course, I would like to welcome Clarissa Jordan, the first daughter of the Jordan family."All the invited guests gave a standing ovation and applause when a beautiful woman raised her glass, smiling. Everyone knew Clarissa had just returned from overseas for their company's latest project. The Jordan family, which controls the national media, is expanding by opening television stations abroad."This dinner is also a moment to strengthen the two families in a more serious bond. Within the next month, the wedding of our eldest son, Axel Barney, and eldest daughter of Jordan family will take place soon."Celine proudly continued her speech.This time the applause sounded more lively and excited than before. Only Axel's face turned red while holding his jaws and hands clenched at his sides.Without anyone asking, Blair immediately let go of her gr
Blair ended her performance perfectly and stunningly, but she didn't realize it. When the last note of the piano key finished playing, Blair lowered her head slightly. She felt a failure and shame. The atmosphere was silent for a few seconds. It was as if all the guests present that night were bewitched by her appearance.A young man who previously kept glancing at Blair and Axel clapped his hands first and awakened the people. Then, they all joined in unison to give a standing ovation for Blair's stunning performance.Axel secretly breathed a sigh of relief, even though the tension still covered his whole body. He immediately stepped forward to where Blair was standing and reached out to bring the girl back to his side.Axel looked possessive when holding Blair's hand and hugging the girl's waist. He could feel Blair's body shaking and shivering at the same time. Axel would feel crazy if he had to be faced with an unexpected situation like this. However, Axel was secretly grateful th
Blair couldn't get the words out because Axel's lips had tightly silenced the girl's lips. Blair was taken aback. However, she unknowingly also accepted the kiss. There is a demand to ask for more than comes from the bottom of her heart. In the next second, it was Blair's consciousness that took over. Spontaneously she pushed Axel's chest away, and Blair began to breathe heavily. "What are you doing?" muttered Blair with a red face and despair. She touched her lips which felt hot and throbbing. Axel's scent still lingers there. Axel withdrew. He exhaled roughly. The man tried to distract himself by adjusting his fine tie and jacket and sat up straight. The car that brought them back to the apartment was moving at a moderate speed. Suddenly Axel shouted at the driver to speed up his pace. "What do I do?" Axel whispered between his mischievous smirks. He repeated Blair's question, which was torturing him. "Of course, I'm teasing you. What else do you think? I needed a bit of solace
Axel was about to run towards Blair's balcony when he heard a groan. Axel's footsteps stopped, and he immediately looked over the bed. Beneath the piled and crumpled blankets, Axel saw Blair curled up there.Instantly relief flooded Axel's feelings."Does she sleep with the window open? You crazy girl!" muttered Axel while closing the window tightly again.As Axel was about to leave Blair's room, he suddenly felt doubts. Blair didn't react at all to Axel's appearance. The man walked back to the bed to check on Blair."Hey, are you okay?" Axel pulled the blanket over Blair's body. "You keep moaning. Did you sleep all night with the window open? Are you crazy?"Axel was surprised to see the girl's appearance under the covers. Blair hadn't even changed her clothes yet. She was still wearing the same ball gown.The girl just curled up in bed like a baby. Now, without the blankets, it was clear that Blair was shivering and whimpering like someone in pain."No kidding! It's not funny. Is th
A middle-aged woman was cleaning a restaurant table after the last customer left. Her face looked tired. But she is still so passionate about work.The door is open."Sorry, we're closed!" said the restaurant worker without turning around and wiping the table.A lovely and adorable three-year-old little girl walked up to her.The woman stopped wiping the table. She was shocked and amazed by the beauty of the girl."Hey, dear! You came with your parents?" The woman turned to the door and saw no one.She knelt in front of the toddler to align her position."You came alone? What's your name? Our restaurant is closed. Do you need help?"The three-year-old little girl whose curly hair was in two pigtails just smiled. "Angelica… my name is Angelie!""Oh, what a beautiful name! Where is your mom?""Grandma!" said the girl innocently. "Grandma!" she repeated one more time.The woman was stunned and stared at the little girl for a long time. "Did you come with your grandmother? Where is she? A
Blair managed to escape from Axel's arms without dropping her pride. She breathed a sigh of relief after shooing the man away. No more Axel's voice screaming or knocking on the door.Blair is back busy with work and activities caring for Angelie.A few hours later, Blair went to the front door and opened it. She peeked into the courtyard and didn't see Axel anywhere.There is a sense of regret and loss in her little heart. But Blair trying to get rid of all those worries and refocus on her current life.Moment Blair was about to close the door again, and the corner of her eye caught a flicker of movement that disturbed her. Blair came out and walked towards the side yard. She was surprised when saw Axel lying curled up on the swing."Goddes, what is he doing there? Really stubborn. Why doesn't he leave too?"Blair was again annoyed and slammed the door shut tightly.Blair went to check on her daughter on the second floor. The little baby was fast asleep. Blair keeps watch over her. Sh
Axel returned to the beach house and ran in a hurry. He opened the unlocked door of the house and shouted the name Blair."Blair! Blair, Where are you?"Axel couldn't find Blair anywhere."Angelica? This is Papa!"Axel ran to the second floor."Angelie? Where are you? Blair?"The house is entirely empty. Axel couldn't find Blair and his daughter was everywhere.Axel was desperate to go to the Blair’s room. The place was also empty. He looked into another room and saw a nursery. Axel's steps slowed when he saw lots of baby equipment there.Axel knelt in front of the cot. He picked up one of his daughter's little knit shoes and kissed it through tears."Where are you guys? Did something bad happen to Angelie? Where should I look for you guys?"Axel didn't know where else to go. He went back out and stood in the yard restlessly. He dropped his backpack on the ground and stood there in despair.Blair just came back from the beach, holding Angelie in her arms. She walked casually while cha
Blair took a walk along the beach with her little daughter. She put Angelie in the stroller. Blair continued to tell stories while showing many things to Angelie."I'm sorry, Angelie. At this time, I'm really sorry for not being able to give you a father you can be proud of in front of your friends someday."Blair Kneeled in front of the stroller while looking into the baby's clear eyes. Angelie smiled cheerfully while occasionally putting her hand to her mouth. Blair stretched out her forefinger to caress Angelie's cheek. The little baby grabbed Blair’s finger and held it tight."I really miss my mom at a time like this. What is she doing now? Is she well there? How hard it feels to have to raise a child alone without the support of a husband and family. I know how angry my mom was that night when she found out I was pregnant. I could understand if she kicked me out of the house. I really deserve it. Mom should have been angry and hated me.""Oh, Angelie… I really miss your grandma.
Blair comes home to her lonely and dark house.The first place she came was Axel's former room. She opened the bedroom door slowly. In her little heart, Blair wished for a miracle."What am I doing here? There's no way he'd just suddenly appear here. I don't even know where he is right now. After I rejected his proposal, he just walked away, leaving everything."Blair will close the door of Axel's empty room again. Then her gaze stopped on the large portrait of Axel still hanging on the wall. Axel is shirtless and poses so alluringly in the photo."That photo is the only thing that remains." Blair considered how proud Axel was of that photo.That's when Blair really started to feel lonely. She brushed aside the sweet memories of Axel and quickly closed his bedroom door again.Blair rushed to Angelie's room. The little girl is the only solace for loneliness Blair At the moment.***Louis went to the pack. Axel has left everything–the company and the pack to him. All the pack members we
Six months later…"You don't have to bring me flowers and toys for Angelie whenever you come here, Louis."Blair invites Louis into the beach house that is now her. Louis sat in the living room. He glanced at the stroller where the baby was laying the fast-asleep there."You seem to like flowers. And I don't mind if I had to buy more toys for Angelie, either. Look at her sleeping so soundly. This little girl is growing up so fast."Blair brought Louis a drink."I'm sorry this house is a mess. Because I have to do everything myself, including caring for Angelie.""You always turn down my offers to give Angelie a sitter.""It's okay, Louis. I don't want to lose precious moments accompanying my daughter's golden growth years.""Oh, I came here to tell you that we have already selected a director for the film we will produce.""Is it true? That's good.""We have also considered using actor Leonardo as the main character. He's expensive, but the risk would be less if we used a famous actor
The lawyer read out the contents of the second will."Sir Baviaan Barney said that Mr Axel could choose between the first or second will. Mr Axel can also refuse an arranged marriage with Miss Clarissa Jordan. However, he should be able to find another mate that has been destinated for him in the second will.""What?" Celine and Louis were utterly shocked. "What do you mean by another mate that has been destinated? How many mates are destined for Axel?""Mr Axel is fated to be the mate of two girls. The first girl was indeed Miss Clarissa Jordan. The second girl is the daughter of a woman who was once loved by Mr Baviaan Barney.""Nonsense!" Celine shouted.The lawyer told everything to Celine and Louis, witnessed by Carlos."Sir Baviaan Barney has the first love of mankind. Right before he married Axel's mother. Since this woman is from the human race, then Mr Baviaan Barney can't continue the relationship. He also chose to marry a mate destined for him to give birth to Mr Axel."Cel
Celine and Louis were already waiting at the notary's office appointed by Mr. Baviaan Barney. They gathered there to listen to the reading of the will by the lawyer."Why don't we just get started?" she said. "We've been waiting here long enough."The notary cleared his throat. Several times he glanced at the door and also the watch."Mr. Axel hasn't come yet. I cannot read this will if all the members concerned are not present.""He's not coming," cried Louis. "He has given up and realized his position will not be able to get leadership in the company. Axel has failed to fulfil his will."Someone opens the door. Everyone in the notary's room was shocked. They thought it was Axel who came.As soon as they saw Carlos enter the room, they breathed a sigh of relief, except for the notary."Where is Mr. Axel?" asked the notary."Mr. Axel is on his way here. Isn't the deadline for fulfilling the will until midnight tonight?"The notary was nervous. "Yes, right. We still have about two hour
A month passed after the disclosure of the contract marriage status Blair and Axel. During that time, the coverage in the media was getting stronger. Various rumours and slander continued to emerge.The condition of the company under Axel's leadership is increasingly experiencing shocks. Losses are constantly occurring. Other projects held by Axel are also falling and abandoned by their investors. The artist management company began to be abandoned.That morning, Blair woke up feeling so lonely and uncomfortable. All night, she was busy preparing all the equipment for childbirth."I should have given birth right on my 18th birthday. However, there has been no sign of contraction until now."And on that very day, Axel's future will be determined. His father’s will was due that day. Axel would inherit the entire Barney‘s company or vice versa, he would be kicked out of the company and his position replaced by Louis.Blair gets out of the room. She felt an eerie silence.Her belly is so