"Hey, it's my birthday. Could you show me some respect?""Didn't I send you a text wishing you during midnight? This morning, I sent someone to bring a present for you too. Are you saying those were not enough respect?"Gilbert pulled a long face and replied, "I don't care. I'm the birthday boy, so I'm in charge. You must grant all my wishes."Gilbert chuckled and began drinking.Kelvin smiled and turned toward Gracie and Davian, "You guys can continue singing. I'll stay here and chat with Gilbert."Soon after, the room was filled with singing again. This time around, it sounded much better than the screams before.Gilbert gulped two glasses of beer. He was silent the whole time and looked tense. It was obvious that he was not in a good mood.Kelvin raised his glass and clinked glasses with Gilbert. Kelvin then said casually, "I saw Kisa today."As expected, Gilbert stopped drinking upon hearing that.Kelvin laughed at him quietly and purposely remained silent. He was waiting
Kelvin was confused and asked, "D-didn't you end things with her already? Why are-"Davian quickly knocked Kelvin's shoulder, signaling him to keep quiet.Kelvin looked at Gilbert's dark face as if he understood something.Kelvin pursed his lips and stopped asking questions.Deep down, he could not help but commented internally, 'This man is always like this. He would never express properly when he cares about something. This is why others always misunderstand him. Sigh.'At night, Jensen cooked up a meal again. It was filled with dishes which Kisa used to love.He untied his apron, revealing his casual yet aesthetic loungewear.He poured two glasses of red wine and passed a glass to Kisa."Kohen will be here in about ten days' time. After his banquet, your popularity and connections will expand a lot. At that point, you can begin the production for your drama series."Kisa nodded, "This is a success all thanks to you.""There's no need for such formalities when you're with m
Jensen smiled and nodded. "Yes, but how can you guarantee that Carolyn will keep wearing the necklace? What if she doesn't wear it?""I know her well. As long as she got her hands on a pair of jewelry that she loves, she would wear it for a very long time. Most importantly, their plan is to humiliate me at Kohen's banquet. They'll definitely make a move within the next ten days."I don't need her to wear it for long. Ten days would be more than enough."She doesn't have to be the old Kisa anymore, letting Carolyn and Sharon bully her anyhow they want to.After Kisa had finished her meal at Jensen's place, she went back to her place.She held the tapping device and listened in until 12.00 a.m. There wasn't any useful information toward the end. All she heard was the sound of snoring.That must have meant that Carolyn and Christopher had fallen asleep.As for Kisa, she was not sleepy at all.She poured a glass of water and sat by the window in deep thought.She froze as soon as
Seeing Christopher's unnatural and guilty look, Kisa could immediately guess that the 'vacation' was a set up."You're busy every day. It's so rare for Kisa to make time for us. Can't you take the day off and spend time with her? What kind of a father are you?"Carolyn immediately told Christopher off.Christopher only pulled a long face. He then remained silent.Kisa quickly responded, "It's fine. Dad is busy with work. I understand. So, tomorrow it's just you, me, and Sharon together?""And Kelvin," added Sharon as she sipped on her drink.Deep down, Kisa was startled when she heard the word 'Kelvin'.They really did involve Kelvin in their plan.She pretended to be surprised again. "Is he willing to go? I remember he doesn't really like activities like this. Plus, he's the only guy. With his character...""If he doesn't follow us, what should I do with my face? He must treat it every day, and he promised me to do so. It is also his grandpa's order. Even if he doesn't want t
"Sharon, can you inform Anthony about this? While we're on our way to the farm, get some people to fake a kidnapping on us once we reach a remote area?""Yeah, we'll stick to our initial plan. We'll knock Kelvin and Kisa out. Then, we'll take off all their clothes and put them onto the same bed.""That's right. After that, I'll inform the media to catch them in action. Once the pictures of them sleeping together are exposed, it will be hard for Kisa to stand tall again. She'll not be able to face the hateful gazes from everybody during Kohen's banquet.""The most crucial thing is that Kelvin is Gilbert's buddy. Let's see if Gilbert will treat Kisa any differently for hooking up with his buddy. Ha-ha! Just thinking about this makes me very excited!"Kisa was shaking with anger as she listened to that conversation.She even recalled her own mother's incident from the past.'Carolyn used the same trick to ruin mom.''Now, they're playing the same old trick on me again.''Hah! But
Kelvin quickly hissed and looked to the corner.Amidst the darkness, Gilbert looked at Kelvin with heavy eyes. "Did you just say...Kisa is going to the farm for a vacation with the Case family?"Kelvin nodded blankly.Gilbert had been gloomy the whole day. Kelvin did not dare to talk to him.Gilbert placed his glass on the table and came out from the corner.The atmosphere in the room immediately turned heavy.Gilbert asked carefully, "Is Jensen going too?""Errrr…" Kelvin thought for a while and replied, "I don't think he's going. The Case family had never mentioned about him."It was only then did Gilbert relaxed himself.Gilbert turned around, sat down on the sofa and continued drinking.The corner Gilbert was sitting at was the perfect spot. Everyone could ignore him. They could drink, eat, laugh and chit chat freely.Now that he has moved to the center, they did not dare to chat more as the tense atmosphere persisted.Kelvin looked to the heavens and quietly thought, '
Before Gracie could finish speaking, the driver slammed on the emergency brake.Due to the sudden jerk, everyone's backs were forced into the car seats.Kisa felt nervous.Carolyn and Sharon's plan was for the car to drive into a rural area and Anthony would kidnap everyone.Kisa had already checked the route yesterday. In about ten minutes, the car should reach a road that was under construction. That was the most rural area.If Kisa had guessed it correctly, Anthony's men would ambush the car in that area.The place where they suddenly stopped at was neither rural nor busy. It was the place where Kisa and Jensen had discussed. A road sign made of stone they had marked down the day before.That's right. Kisa had arranged her own people to ambush the area.Her plan was to make a move before Anthony kidnapped everyone.She could only get the upper hand when she beat Anthony to the draw.After the car stopped, a few masked men pulled open the car door.Carolyn and Sharon were
Sharon probably did not notice that Carolyn was missing.The plan to kidnap Kisa was, after all, planned by her family. Sharon must be rejoicing deep down.Kelvin muttered coldly, "How dare Anthony kidnap so many people in broad daylight."Gracie pulled Kelvin's hand and said anxiously, "I don't know where they brought Kisa to. Would they hurt her?"Kelvin suddenly panicked, "Anthony had always held a grudge on Kisa. She might not be safe."Seeing the both of them worry about herself, Kisa felt touched.Sharon looked to the other side and pretended to cry, "You're right! Anthony hated Kisa to the core. Who knows what he'll do to torture her? Boo hoo...Kisa, where are you? Boo hoo hoo…"Sharon's forceful act made Kisa feel disgusted.Kisa smirked. Immediately after, she changed her expression and walked in with a panicked look."You're finally awake!""Kisa?"Gracie rushed over happily, "Did anything happen to you?"Kelvin found it strange too, "Anthony did not do anything t