With that in mind, he ultimately signed the document… and once he was done, he handed her one of the two copies of the document before saying, “Here. Also, tell your friend to stay at your place throughout the month.” “…Come again?” asked the startled woman. “Well, you want me to treat you better, right? I may be in a better mood at home if she’s present. Anyway, enjoy your lunch with her. I’ll be heading back to the lab,” replied Zivon as he got up to leave. By the time he was gone, Whitney was so infuriated that she pushed her glass to the floor, instantly causing it to shatter into a million pieces! And here she had thought that things would finally start looking up for her now that Xavia was out of the picture for a month! To think that he would take a fancy to some ordinary woman next! How humiliating…! Meanwhile, Jenna, who had eavesdropped on their entire conversation, had just made it to a quiet stairway. She was just as puzzled as Whitney was, and she simply couldn’t u
...Wasn’t this bitch thinking too highly of herself?! It took her a while, but the irked Jenna eventually replied, “…T-that doesn’t seem right… What if Young Master Burton really takes a fancy to me-” Before Jenna could even complete her sentence, Whitney had already slapped her once more! “As if he’d fall for someone like you! Now just agree to be my servant already!” roared Whitney who begrudgingly knew that letting this woman stay would at least prompt Zivon to treat her a little better at home. What’s more, if she was lucky, then she could use this woman to separate Zivon and Xavia as well… Naturally, Jenna had no idea that Whitney was thinking about all this. She did, however, realize that if Whitney was desperate enough to let her stay at her place, then Zivon must have barely given that bitch any love! Understanding that, Jenna took a deep breath before replying, “…Very well. For an appropriate salary, I’m willing to work with you, Miss. Just tell me your address and I’l
“Go ahead. Enjoy convincing your lawyers that you were assaulted by a dead woman!” As Whitney fell silent, a sneaky figure slowly walked away from the scene… and soon enough, he entered a familiar-looking Maybach… It was Nathan! Following a sigh, Nathan reported, “So… Just as you had planned, Whitney told ‘Jennie’ to stay. However, since she slapped ‘Jennie’ to release her frustration, Jenna removed her makeup and pretended not to know what was happening before slapping Whitney back in revenge! They’re currently fighting close by, though Jenna clearly has the upper hand…” Though Jenna was technically on his side now, Zivon wasn’t moved at all. After all, he felt that both women equally deserved to be punished, and by pitting them against each other, he’d be able to avoid their drama… With that in mind, he was prompted to say, “…Good. Take me back to the lab.” Nodding in response, Nathan then started the car… However, after driving for a while, he couldn’t help but ask, “…Um…
...Though he was glad that she was being understanding about all this, he couldn’t help but feel like she was only trying to sound strong… With that, he eventually replied, ‘It’s only right for me to make sacrifices for my wife. However, I won’t deny that it’s hellish to be with her all the time, so be sure to prepare a grand ‘thank you’ gift for me once this ordeal is over…’ Feeling the earlier unease melt away, the touched woman eventually replied, ‘…Don’t worry, I will…’ ‘Good… Also, remember not to hang around with too many other men while I’m not around, got that?’ ‘Please, everyone else thinks I’m still married to you… Who in the right mind would dare to even harbor any sexual thoughts toward Mrs. Burton, hmm…? The woman of the superior Young Master Burton…?’ Chuckling in response, Zivon then texted, ‘True, but I’m sure you’re well aware that plenty of people have gotten too bewitched by your charms to see things logically… Anyway, the bottom line is that you shouldn’t fl
Sensing the awkward silence, Dolly eventually said, “…Once a senior, always a senior, huh? Thanks for looking out for Xavia so much!” “…Yeah… Also, though I appreciate the invitation, I’m afraid I’ll have to decline the offer…” muttered Xavia with a sigh, leaving Dolly stunned. Sure, Xavia was now married but wasn’t Xavia well-known for being more career oriented? Besides, this was the Modern Network they were talking about! One of the top networks in their country! Such an opportunity couldn’t be missed! With all that in mind, Dolly was quick to whisper, “Hey, what do you mean you’re not going…? This isn’t like you…” Jason himself was already panicking as he replied, “I-is this because of my confession in the past? D-don’t worry, I’m only inviting you because of how popular you are! There isn’t any bias at all, so really, you don’t have to worry about that…!” Looking at the frantic man, Xavia couldn’t help but feel extra guilty. After all, he was an excellent man, and she knew
Raising a slight brow, Dolly opened the car window… and there Jason was. To think that he had actually followed them over! Looking at the two, he took a deep breath before saying, “…U-um… So… The grand ceremony isn’t only being held for the sake of promoting Modern Network… We truly hope to award those who are capable enough as we believe that it is only right for them to be put in the spotlight. Not to brag, but the people respect Modern Network, so if we fail to bring you on stage, then I’m just worried that the people will assume that we’re biased with our choices…” “It’s strictly for business, and no feelings are involved, so… Please? For your old senior’s sake…? If you still need some time to think, then that’s fine too. Here’s my business card. I’ll be awaiting your call!” concluded Jason as he handed them two business cards before leaving without another word… No bigshot on the planet would beg for someone to accept their award, and in the end, Dolly couldn’t help but sigh
...Yeah, everything was going to be fine! That aside, with how hard he was working, she needed to make sure that she worked just as hard! It was the only way she could be worthy of him! With that in mind, she sent Dolly a text, stating, ‘I think I’ll be attending that grand ceremony after all…’ Fast forward to the day of the ceremony, Xavia couldn’t help but feel slightly awkward as she sat in the makeup room. After all, she now realized that after a long break from work, she was suddenly getting awarded for just posting a single video… Wasn’t that unfair to those who actually worked hard to succeed…? Her train of thought was cut short when Mark, who had come over to check on her gown, suddenly asked, “Something on your mind…?” Even Dolly couldn’t help but add, “Yeah, you’ve been rather absent-minded today…” Following a sigh, Xavia muttered, “It’s just… I saw many great and capable people on my way in, and… I don’t know… I feel like I don’t have a right to be here…” It took h
It was Jason! Shaking her head, she quickly got up and said, “…Mr. Smith-” “It’s fine, you can remain seated. Also, have a look at this,” replied the man as he handed her a stack of papers that contained all sorts of graphs and information on them. Xavia clearly had no idea that he had been listening in to her conversation with Mark and Dolly earlier, so in the end, she couldn’t help but ask, “…Um… What’s all this, then…?” “That, Xavia, shows just how many people have been googling your name in the past month, as well as how long your videos have been watched. See that sudden spike? Yeah, that’s what happened after you uploaded your most recent video, and the numbers do not lie when I say that you’ve made it bigger than everyone else in the past month.” …Now that he had mentioned it… It took her a while, but Xavia eventually replied, “…But… Why…? That video wasn’t that popular, right…?” “Please, it was great. Also, though I may have liked you in the past, I would never resort
Staring in shock at the kneeling man, Yulia mustered her remaining sanity as she replied, “B-but you’re younger-” “Even if that’s the case, doesn’t that mean that I’m much more ‘capable’ than your older pursuers…?” …Why were his words so suggestive all of a sudden?! Forcing herself to calm down, she took a deep breath before saying, “…Elliot, I’m not sure what spurred this decision, but… I’m not the one for you. Please find someone your age. I’m sorry.” After saying that, she strode straight for the car… but before she could start the engine, she couldn’t help but notice how desolate he looked standing under the pouring rain… Clenching her fists, it took her a while to finally sigh and walk back to him… “…Are you really sure about this?” asked Yulia, much to Elliot’s delight. “I am! Please! Give me a chance! You won’t regret it!” …When he put it that way, all Yulia could do was help him up before finally deciding to return his kiss… Sure, things had taken a sudden, unex
She stared in horror as he removed his shirt right there and then! “W-what are you doing?!” yelped the startled woman as she quickly looked the other way. “…Huh? I mean, I’m drenched, so…” “E-even so, you shouldn’t change right in front of me!” “…Yulia, we bathed together as children… It’s not like you haven’t seen everything already…” “Y-you can’t compare that to this situation…!” “Fine, fine, I… Um… Go cook, I guess… I’ll go get a change upstairs first…” muttered Elliot as he headed upstairs. Yulia herself had to try her best to calm down! After all, Elliot had been plaguing her mind in the past few days, and… she even had dreams where he had… …No! She couldn’t be thinking about such things! She needed to cook! Maybe that would help get her mind out of the gutter! Once that was done, she’d leave and finally start devising a plan to get rid of him…! As Yulia scurried off, Elliot himself was currently staring at an old photo that showed him eating some candy in Yulia’
Just as she had arrived at her car, the president of the Halls Group suddenly walked up to her, a bouquet in hand! The Halls Group had collaborated several times with the Burtons before, and because of that, she was well acquainted with the man. Sadly, he had also proposed to her on multiple occasions… and though she kept rejecting him, he never seemed to get the hint! “There you are, Miss Burton… Since you’re off work, I was wondering if you’d join me for dinner tonight…” asked the charming man. Feeling awkward, she was just about to come up with an excuse when Elliot suddenly grabbed her by the waist and said, “Oh? Another one of your admirers, Yulia…? Sorry, but she already has a boyfriend, my man. If that doesn’t deter you enough, then you should know that she prefers her partners younger. Now please leave.” Startled to hear that, the man glanced at Yulia, his eyes begging for an explanation… Yulia herself was eager to just escape this embarrassing situation, but before s
With that tale done, it was now time to return to Yulia’s story… Ever since she was a child, she had undergone countless hardships with her mother… and even after she was able to reunite with her father, things didn’t go much easier from there. To make matters worse, Fabiola ended up getting kidnapped for the longest time, resulting in Frank ending up the way he was today… Because of all that, it only made sense that she’d mature much sooner than others her age, and unlike the naïve girl she used to be, she was an extremely competent woman today. Alas, because of how used she became with working, she soon lost the urge to find herself a romantic interest… Things continued that way until… Well, that time that Elliot… …Wait, what was she thinking?! He was younger than her, for heaven’s sake! Quickly shaking her head, she attempted to force herself to concentrate on work again… But before long, a knock was heard on the door. After being allowed in, the department manager entered t
Knowing that there was no point in keeping things a secret anymore, Rea took a deep breath before saying, “…Alright, so… The truth is, I’ve always been highly competent, but… I’ve been pretending to be useless just so that you’d eventually marry me… The trip my parents are taking… That was my suggestion too…” Feeling speechless, it took Frank a long while to reply, “…So you weren’t really drunk when you did all that last night?” Pursing her lips, Rea awkwardly muttered, “…I wasn’t… Luna suggested it, and since it sounded like a good idea to accelerate things…” …Fucking hell, to think that he had fallen straight into her trap without even putting up a fight! Watching as he glowered at her, Rea gulped before adding, “A-anyway, now that we’re married and there’s potentially a baby in my belly, you won’t divorce me, right…?” “…Oh, believe me when I say that divorce is the easy way out! From today onward, I’m making you pay for your actions for the rest of your life!” Fast forwa
Fast forward to the next morning, Rea awoke with a yawn… What a nice sleep… Wait. Why was she naked? And why was Frank…?! Her following scream immediately woke the icy man up… and upon looking at her, he was immediately reminded of what had transpired last night! Essentially, Rea ended up clinging to him, and though he initially wanted to just carry her to bed to let her rest… Damn it! Had she really been that sensual?! How had he lost control so easily?! His train of thought was cut short when he realized that Rea was bawling her eyes out… and after rubbing his temples, he was prompted to say, “…Why are you crying when you’re the one who initiated this? I’ll have you know that I never forced you-” “I-I know, but…! I’ve just…! This is my first time…!” whimpered the quivering woman, prompting Frank to purse his lips. As if he wasn’t in the same situation… “…You’re not alone there.” “It’s not the same! Men are free to sleep with whoever they want but when it comes to women, I’l
“Say, wouldn’t you agree that the food smells delicious…? Why don’t I teach you how to grill, Rea…? Oh, but make sure to take your clothes off first before we start! Wouldn’t want them to get dirty…” With how drunk Rea was, she wasn’t able to fully register his words… and just as he was about to touch her clothes, an icy voice roared, “Stop right there…!” Instantly feeling a shiver run down his spine, the man turned around… and to his horror, it was Frank! Young Master Burton’s perpetually icy son…! Why the hell was he here?! Before the frightened intern could think of how to even react, Frank walked up to him and growled, “Leave now before I chop your hands off…! Don’t make me repeat myself!” Nodding in terror, the man frantically bolted off… and once he was out of sight, Frank glared at the tipsy Rea before adding, “This is what you meant by learning how to be more responsible…?!” “Huh…? But the food really did smell super good… I want to learn…” mumbled the drunk woman.
After leaving his office, he headed off to look for Rea. She had said that she wanted to use the bathroom, but… It had already been half an hour since she disappeared. What trouble had that idiot gotten herself into this time? Thankfully, it wasn’t long before he found her laughing along with some of his interns… When the interns saw him, they were quick to bow and say, “Good morning, Mr. Burton.” Barely even glancing at them, Frank looked at Rea and said, “It’s time to head home.” “I… Won’t be following you back…” “…And why is that? Are your parents back?” “No, it’s just… These are my good friends back from school, and they’ve been staying together to learn to be more independent… With that said… I think that staying with them will be a good start for me to learn more about how the world works. Thank you for taking care of me up till this point, Frank… I won’t bother you anymore.” Raising a slight brow, Frank then looked at the interns for a while before saying, “…Are you
Regardless, after leaving her in the room, Frank returned to the shower to cool himself off… but no matter what he did, he simply remained irked. It got to the point where he couldn’t relax at all, and after wrapping a towel around his waist, he grabbed his phone to send his father a text. ‘Was there really nobody else who could’ve taken care of Rea?’ ‘What? Can’t even care for a woman properly.’ ‘I’m a busy man.’ ‘I trust in your time management skills.’ …Though he really wanted to tell Zivon that he had misplaced his trust in him, he didn’t want to disappoint his father either. With that, all he could do was clench his fists before giving Rea’s parents a call… “Hello? Frank? Why are you calling at this time of night?” “…When are you and Uncle Saltman returning, Aunt?” asked Frank who wanted them to take back their idiot already! “…Huh? What was that? Sorry, the line isn’t very good… I hope Rea isn’t giving you too hard a time! Don’t worry, we’ll be back after about a