“No,” Sebastian Brenand replied.He never once looked up at Selena Underwood throughout the entire conversation.She felt even more confused. “Tell me why.”“It’s because I’m married. There’s only room for one woman in my heart,” he answered.“Is she pretty?”“Of course. She’s a hundred times prettier than you,” he said curtly.“I don’t believe that,” she scoffed. She had never seen a woman who was prettier than her.Even though she had never met Sebastian’s wife, she envied her for having a husband like him.“I don’t care if you believe me or not. If you don’t leave, I’m calling security and that won’t look good for you,” he threatened, wanting to end this conversation once and for all.Selena didn’t dare linger any longer after hearing that. She took a long inhale before directly turning around to leave.He began focusing on his work with a blank expression, pushing away any thoughts of what happened earlier from his mind.Although the woman was attractive, nobody could
When Sebastian Brenand saw the call, he immediately picked up. He then leaned lazily against his chair. “What is it, Stanley? Did you miss me?”“We haven’t met up in a while. Let’s have dinner tonight at seven o’clock. Take Rachel with you. We’ll be dining at Room 808 in Palace Hotel,” Stanley Batton said.Sebastian would have directly agreed when his friend extended an invite like this in the past.However, he didn’t hesitate at all to reject him today. “Sorry, but I can’t make it. I’ve been so busy lately that I only have time to spend with my wife at night. That’s what I'll be doing after work.“I'll take a raincheck and meet up with you guys some other time, okay? I’ll go to your office and drink with you another day if you missed me that much,” he suggested with a laugh.“You know I don’t drink during office hours,” his friend replied drily.“In that case, I’ll drink while you watch me.”“Fine, whatever you want,” Stanley agreed before quickly hanging up.Sebastian set his
Sebastian Brenand’s mother was furious to hear his reply.She felt like she had raised a rebel.How could he act this way, knowing that his father was in a critical condition?She clenched her fists tightly and glared at her son. “Don’t you care about your father at all? Aren’t you the least bit worried about him? Are you under that woman’s control? You don’t love anyone else apart from her, do you?”Sebastian couldn’t help but chuckle a little. “Yes. Congratulations, you’ve answered correctly. I don’t love anyone else apart from Rachel.“Whether my father lives or dies has nothing to do with me anymore. Didn’t I already tell you that nothing about you two concerns me anymore? You’re no longer my parents, and I’m no longer your son.“Our relationship was bound to end badly from the moment you did those things to Rachel,” he told her coldly, meaning every word he said.He would never forgive his parents.Having Rachel was enough.He couldn’t care less about everyone else.He w
Sebastian Brenand’s hatred toward his parents intensified at that moment.“Sebastian, your father is going to die soon,” his mother yelled.“Whatever. I told you I was dying, too, but did you care?" He shook his head incredulously as he replied. "Rachel nearly died from being tortured by you two. Weren’t you both happy about that? What’s the matter? So, your husband is dying soon. I am just learning from the two of you by not caring. How does that feel now?” he asked.Right now, all he felt was hatred.He only hoped that his mother would leave soon, or he didn’t know what he was capable of doing.“Just hurry up and leave if you don’t want me to do something crazy,” he said, waving his hand impatiently.“Sebastian, are you being serious? You are cutting ties with us completely, all for a woman?”“That’s right. I'm cutting ties with you both, all because of a woman. What’s the big deal? Bite me,” he dared her, feeling enraged by her continued presence.He would say anything to
Sebastian Brenand’s words were like the last nail in his mother's coffin.She felt even more hurt now.After taking a deep breath, she pointed her trembling finger at his nose. “Sebastian, you sure are something.”“Yes, you hate me thoroughly, don’t you?" he snickered. "Remember this feeling. If you ever think about coming to find me in the future, reflect on this feeling, and you won’t want to see me after that.“Bring back that uncompromising spirit of yours when you got rid of Rachel. You shouldn't keep clinging onto things when you are both heartless, remember?”“Sebastian!” she screamed in agony.They were heartless, but only to outsiders.They couldn’t possibly be heartless enough to cut off all ties with their son.Back then, they only persevered because they thought he would always return home to them no matter what they did.However, out of pride, she didn’t respond. She couldn’t utter a single word except to point an accusing finger at her son's nose.Sebastian was
Sebastian Brenand took his phone and keys before leaving the office, driving his new red Ferarri to the supermarket to buy some groceries for his wife.His Ferrari was a one-of-a-kind, limited-edition sports car that attracted much attention on the road.Numerous women couldn’t stop staring at it.Sebastian, who was at the center of attention, never once looked at anyone else, focusing solely on the car in front of him, the traffic lights, or pedestrians crossing the road.Soon, his car came to a stop in front of Goldfield Plaza, which was not too far away from his own company.People stopped in their tracks to ogle when his car stopped, while many women stared without averting their gazes.Their curious gazes landed not only on the flashy car but also at Sebastian, who was inside.He used to enjoy their attention in the past, but now, he couldn’t care less.While they watched, he got out of his car, casually swirling the key around his index finger as he entered the undergroun
Rachel Wood was sound asleep in their bedroom upstairs.The room was dark and quiet, with only a faint glow of light from outside.Sebastian Brenand could smell her Dior perfume, its scent sweet and lovely.He was exhausted after spending all day in the office, but he instantly felt better at the sight of his adorable wife in bed.He approached her in the dark to avoid waking her up, gazing at her face with what little light he had.She didn’t make any sound in her sleep.It was a peaceful sight for Sebastian.He reached out to caress her face gently before standing up and then turning to leave.He wanted to start preparing dinner for her, so he headed to the kitchen. His phone started ringing before he could get to work.The caller had an unknown number.Recently, his mother was trying to contact him with various unknown numbers.It had happened so many times now that he felt annoyed whenever he saw such numbers.He pressed the button to cancel the call, setting his phone
Rachel Wood never thought Sebastian Brenand would one day resemble a stay-at-home husband in the past.That was a phrase that would never be used to describe him back then.He was never the type to do laundry or other household chores, let alone cook.She stood by the door and silently observed him for a very long time before walking up to embrace him tightly from behind.The simple hug instantly made both their hearts melt.“Honey, you’re cooking,” she said.“Yes, I’m cooking your favorite asparagus dish," he answered as he looked back over his shoulder at her. "I've already cooked stir-fried shrimps, steamed fish, and a beef stew. I’ll make a cucumber salad and oysters with garlic sauce later.“I’ve also boiled your favorite herbal chicken soup and soaked some bird’s nests that I’ll prepare for you before bed. It's good for you and the baby,” he told her.At that moment, Sebastian did look like a model house-husband.Her heart warmed at the thought.“Thank you, Honey.”He
Xyla quickly reached for Hannah’s hand. “Is that right? Hannah, you’re amazing…! You’re practically on par with Leon!”Hannah laughed, slightly embarrassed. “Not at all.”“Oh, cut it out. If you hadn’t helped me, how could I have improved so quickly?” Leon chuckled.“I guess I’ve lived up to my promise.” Hannah giggled along.Back then, she had promised Leon that she would become someone deserving of him.She claimed that she would grow with Leon.Without a doubt, she had done it.Now, Hannah had become a successful woman many would often speak of. She earned her rightful seat next to Leon as the CEO of Dragon Group.Stanley also turned to look at Hannah. “Yes, Hannah’s very capable. She’s our family pride.”Hannah laughed. “I was lucky to be accepted by your family.”In fact, Hannah genuinely felt grateful toward the Batton family over the years she had spent with them.They had helped her through all the hardship she encountered when she was poor and down on her luck.Aft
“Hannah, I’ve taken the first step for you. Are you willing to walk by my side for the rest of our lives?” Leon asked, serious.“Yes, I am…” Hannah answered without missing a beat.“I’ll protect you. From now on, you don’t have to worry about a single thing.” With that, Leon placed both hands on Hannah’s face and kissed her on the lips.The moment their lips touched, everything felt surreal…Hannah could feel pink, light bubbles floating all around her. It felt as if all the flowers in the world were blossoming at once.In Hannah’s dark, depressing life, Leon was her only salvation.He was a ray of hope that led her out of hell, so she could see light once more.Hannah thought she would never have anything to do with Leon after she quit school.Even until now, she still remembered how sorrowful she was on her last day of school.But now… Not only did she get the opportunity to interact with him once more, but they also became a couple.Their driver sighed to himself while
Over time, Leon’s feelings for Hannah grew deeper, stronger, and more intense.He had grown used to having her with him all the time.Thus, he hoped she would stay by his side for the rest of his life.Upon hearing his words, Hannah’s mind went blank.What did her dream guy just say?Was she dreaming?Hannah quickly pinched her palm at the thought in an attempt to discern between dream and reality.Her palm hurt. That meant this wasn’t a dream. It was real!Hannah felt even more dumbfounded…This meant Leon actually liked her! He was confessing to her, wasn’t he?Did her dream guy actually reciprocate her feelings?Never in her wildest dreams did Hannah imagine she would go through such an experience.Excitement jammed her mind, so much that she was rendered speechless. There were many things she wanted to say, and yet, she couldn’t utter a single word.Her heartbeat increased rapidly, and her entire body began to shake. Sensing her trembling body, Leon tightened his e
Immediately after, the men in black pulled out guns from their pockets, which they aimed at Raymond’s head.Raymond panicked instantly, going pale.He subconsciously retreated a step back. “Who are you? Don’t you know what you’re doing is illegal?”Leon sneered. “You don’t deserve to know my name. In this city, I am the law.”Leon’s domineering words made him seem even more imposing.At this moment, Hannah felt as if he was a guardian angel sent from Heaven to protect her.Something about him seemed oddly sacred and heavenly.“Mr. Batton, do I shoot him in the head?” One of the men dressed in black asked.“Mr. Batton? Are you Stanley Batton’s son?!” Fear was beginning to spread through Raymond. For one to have Batton as his surname and act this arrogantly in Atlantis, he could be none other than a member of the renowned Batton family.“How dare you address our president by name?!” Another man in black leveled Raymond with a chilling glare.Suffice to say, Raymond was terrif
Terrible pain ached at every part of Hannah’s body as she collided with the cold, hard ground.The pain was such that all her bones felt close to breaking. Everywhere hurt badly.At that moment, Hannah felt like a fragile doll made of clay that had been forcefully slammed hard against the ground until it broke into small pieces.Her mind went blank from the stinging agony.She braced herself and looked at the cold eyes staring back at her, filled with terror. Stammering, she asked, “Mr. Gray… What is the meaning of this?” “What’s the meaning of this? Ha! Don’t you know what’s good for you? You dumb b*tch… You’re lucky that I set my sights on you!”“How dare you refuse my feelings! Not just that, but you even made up a story to deceive me!”“Even when you saw me, you tried to trick me again!”“Do you think I’m stupid? That I can’t think? Do you honestly think I’d fall for your lies again and again?” Raymond went, his tone steadily rising into a furious roar.He then got on o
Although the sun had long sunk beneath the horizons and darkness had set in, the lively city wasn’t about to be silent anytime soon. Hannah felt deeply unsettled, so much that she didn’t leave right away.Instead, she waited in front of the bar, filled with hesitance and anxiety.Should she really leave?Would Rihanna truly be able to sort things out?The man was Raymond Gray… Neither Rihanna nor the bar could afford to upset him, lest they face terrible repercussions.Hannah remained standing on the same spot, uncertain. She really didn’t know what to do.Finally, she came to a decision. She took out her phone and tapped open a ride-hailing application on her phone.Yet just as she did that, she instantly closed it. Afterwards, she began pacing back and forth in worried circles, going to and fro aimlessly. Right as she was trapped in her worried musings, a group of people exited the bar. Raymond Gray, dressed in black, sporty attire, led all of them in a flamboyant manner.
A handsome waiter quickly walked in and looked at Rihanna. “Ms. Jensen, Mr. Gray out there insists that Hannah should get on stage to sing another song. I told him that Hannah would only sing three songs today…”“He lost his temper and claimed he’d destroy our bar if Hannah refuses to sing another song…” The waiter added. He was visibly trembling by the end of the sentence.Hannah figured Mr. Gray was probably the only son of the new mayor of Atlantis there weren’t many people with Gray as their surname in Atlantis. There were even less people who were arrogant like him. He was the only one.Hannah had heard about how terrible this person could be. He was known to be a womanizer too.Due to his powerful background, he looked down on everyone else. He didn’t respect women at all… Moreover, he had a relatively cruel personality. One could almost describe him as being a pervert.There was once when an owner of a bar offended a female internet celebrity he was dating. He directly hired
Hannah Roland smiled politely at Lina Cohen. “Nice to meet you… Thank you in advance!”“No problem… Do let me know if there’s anything you don’t like about your makeup too,” Lina said.Hannah nodded. “Okay, sure…”“By the way… Do all the signers here get such good treatment? I’m surprised we’re even assigned our own makeup artists,” Hannah asked carefully as she wasn’t aware about things like these..However, Lina smiled without answering Hannah’s question directly. She held Hannah’s hand casually the next second, “Come here. I’ll start doing your makeup now…”Hannah nodded…Lina was a very professional makeup artist. She took an hour to finish Hannah’s makeup.An hour later, Hannah’s appearance transformed completely.Lina permed Hannah’s long, black hair into natural-looking curls.Hannah had intricate peach-colored makeup on her face which made her appear lively and youthful.Once Lina was done with Hannah’s makeup, she happily retrieved a long, white dress from a clothes
Hannah Roland smiled without saying anything.***Hannah arrived at the bar where she worked at seven o’clock the next evening and walked into Rihanna Jensen’s office.Rihanna was going through paperwork in her office. When she saw Hannah, she immediately stood up and smiled at her. “Hannah, you’re here…”“Here’s the contract…” Rihanna said before pushing a thick stack of paper to the center of the table.Hannah quickly stepped forward and skimmed through the document. She then picked up a pen and signed it…Rihanna smiled upon seeing this. “Okay… I’ll transfer the money into your account tonight… I’ve told our big boss about your situation. He’s fine with my decision to pay your salary in advance. In fact, he even told me I did a good job…”“He said you can sing without worrying about a single thing… If you need any help in the future, do let us know…” Rihanna added.Hannah felt glad when she heard this, and became teary-eyed. “Thank you… Please thank our big boss for me too.