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32. The Presents
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Romance With The CEO 33. Reset
Lucas was captivated. Wrapped in her office suit and formal attire, Velia remained enchanting. “You look beautiful,” he said. Velia looked at herself, either directly by lowering her gaze or by looking at her reflection in the mirror. “Isn't this too much?” Velia felt a bit awkward. It was somewhat uncomfortable to wear branded clothes to work. Her track record did not allow that to happen. What would people think? “I think it's not something worth discussing,” Lucas replied as he approached Velia. He turned his body and smiled. “You look perfect in this outfit.” The shirt, skirt, and shoes fit her body perfectly. It was not overdone, but rather impeccable. Lucas satisfied his eyes by capturing Velia's appearance that morning. He occasionally caressed her upper arm. “How about we have breakfast now? I don't think you want to be late on your first day back at work, right?” It took Velia and Lucas no more than twenty minutes to enjoy their breakfast. Shortly after, they went dow
Romance With The CEO 34. Reliever
Lucas’s chest roared. The tightness almost made it impossible for him to breathe. He tried to stay calm, but unfortunately, tranquility seemed to be forbidden for him now. “Bastard!” Lucas quickly loosened his tie. He hoped that the open space would provide more oxygen and suppress his emotions. But once again, he was mistaken. No use. The heat grew more intense, and it made Lucas growl even more. Lucas should not be emotional. Illogical turmoil was a vulnerable thing. It could obscure his clear and broad vision. Everything could become blurry. That was dangerous. Finally, he gave in. Lucas could not take any risks other than finding the right distraction. He needed to appease the thundering in his chest. He had to cool down the raging fire. Lucas grabbed his phone. Without thinking twice, he called Velia. Lucas's call was answered quickly. If one were to count, it probably took only two seconds. “Hello, Luc.” Lucas closed his eyes. Velia's gentle voice was like an oasis for t
Romance With The CEO 35. Useless
There was a car parked not far from the Greatech gate that afternoon. The driver, wearing sunglasses, sat alone inside. There were no passengers, only himself. The man's eyes stared at the rearview mirror, which had been positioned to directly face the office gate. He gazed intently, wanting to make sure who entered and exited from there. A vibration in his jacket pocket interrupted his surveillance. He picked up his phone and was not surprised to see who was calling. “Hello, Sir.” “Boy.” The greeting came from the other side. His voice conveyed impatience. “Are you in position now?” It was Boy, the man assigned by Ricardo, who was currently waiting to spy on Velia, just as instructed. “I've been here for half an hour already, Sir,” Boy replied calmly. His gaze remained focused. “You don't need to worry. This isn't the first time you've used my services. Velia won't escape.” “Of course, and that's why I entrusted this task to you. Just to make things easier for you, today Veli
Romance With The CEO 36. Wish
Boy acted quickly. He immediately started the car and drove it. He did not know the exact location of Velia's family's house, but at least he would try to find it. The neighborhood where Velia used to live was in a narrow area. It would not be difficult for Boy to find Velia. That should have been the case, but what happened did not match his expectations. Boy spent almost an hour searching the area. He even waited in front of an alley. Boy should have been able to see Velia's arrival since she usually used public transportation. Could she be hanging out with her friends? That possibility could happen, although Boy still remembered Mecca's return earlier. But there was no harm in trying. Boy waited again. He was patient, but his phone rang impatiently. “Hello, Mr. Bell,” Boy answered the call. “I'm sorry, but I lost Velia.” * Uncontrollable anger surged within Ricardo upon hearing the news from Boy. He slammed the table and asked to confirm. “W-What did you say, Boy? You lost
Romance With The CEO 37. Realized
A naked woman wriggled as her sleep was disturbed. It was caused by a middle-aged man who woke up beside her. He was Ricardo. He had no other choice but to hire the services of a sex worker to satisfy his desires that night. Ricardo turned his head. His sweaty face grinned. His hand reached out and repeatedly patted the woman's buttocks. The woman moaned. Her face lifted from the pillow. She displayed a seductive expression while teasing Ricardo. Her bright red lipstick-covered lips smiled mischievously. “Again, Daddy? There's a discount if you choose the all-night option.” Ricardo's grin widened. He leaned down and playfully nibbled on her buttocks. “What's your name?” Ricardo asked to confirm his memory. “Angel?” Angel nodded. “Yes, Daddy. Angel. Your angel who's ready to accompany you all night long. There was a reason why Ricardo chose Angel among the many women offered. It was undoubtedly related to Velia. The name Angel reminded him of Velia Angelica Howell. Of course, V
Romance With The CEO 38. Slowly
Velia furrowed her brow as Lucas passed through the kitchen door. It was his neat appearance that caught her attention. The reason intrigued her enough to momentarily pause her activities. There was a freshly baked whole wheat bread waiting for Velia's touch. A sunny-side-up egg lingered in the air, seemingly reluctant to leave the skillet. Lucas smiled faintly upon meeting Velia's gaze. He walked past the table and kitchen island, approaching Velia in front of the stove. Lucas's embrace greeted Velia's waist, accompanied by a fleeting kiss he planted happily on her forehead. Velia blinked. Lucas stepped back to give Velia a chance to prepare breakfast. “You look sharp,” Velia commented as she placed Lucas's breakfast plate. “Do you have plans?” Lucas picked up the plate with a tempting portion of filled bread. He nodded. “On a Saturday morning?” Lucas, who initially wanted to dive right into his breakfast, paused his movements. His hand lowered and landed on the table. A hint
Romance With The CEO 39. Promise
Boy closed the bottle of mineral water he had been drinking, then threw it onto the passenger seat while keeping his gaze focused. His eyes were directed and unblinking as he observed each face entering the Greatech building that morning. According to the plan, Boy was already in position on Monday morning. He wanted to confirm the truth behind a nagging suspicion. Boy waited calmly and patiently. However, he did not see Velia's arrival until the office gate became deserted. The answer was obtained. Boy grinned meaningfully and accelerated the car. This might be a little challenging, but that's okay. The harder the job, the bigger the payoff. I just need to find a loophole. She won't be under surveillance forever. * Velia and Mecca had just finished enjoying their lunch when they heard a ringing sound. It came from Velia's phone. The name displayed on the screen prompted her to answer immediately. Mecca remained silent but listened to the brief conversation that took place. When
Romance With The CEO 40. Make A Stand
Velia ran. She hurried when the clock struck seven, but she could not anticipate the unexpected traffic jam that made her late to the apartment. The elevator seemed to move slower than usual. Velia panicked, with all the worst possibilities spinning in her mind. Is Lucas looking for me? Velia checked her phone. Strangely, there were no messages or calls from Lucas. Not like before when he would always inquire about her whereabouts. Her anxiety escalated. Velia could not calm down and immediately rushed out when the elevator door opened. With trembling hands, Velia entered the password. She quickly entered and spontaneously called out Lucas' name. “Luc?” There was no response for Velia to hear. She rushed to the workspace, but it was empty. There were no signs of Lucas being there. Now Velia headed to the bedroom, but it was the same. The room was silent. “Lucas hasn't come home yet?” The oddity followed Velia. As she placed her bag and shoes in their respective places, an une
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Romance With The CEO 72. Romantic Love
Life never promises constant happiness. However, at the very least, destiny will provide reasons why everything should continue.In the turning of time. In the changing of days. Alongside the ever-rolling moon.One reason resurfaces. It appears, reinforcing the belief that this is how destiny works.There are times when tears well up. There are times when anger blinds the eyes and rebels.On the other hand, there is also laughter bursting forth. There is also joy overflowing, reminding us how priceless it all is.Precious. Like the morning sunlight that falls again and warms the smile within Lucas's embrace.Gavin Hernandez greeted them two months ago. He was born healthy, lacking nothing. Plump and now enjoying the routines created by Lucas.When the morning sun rises on weekends, Lucas spends time with Gavin. They enjoy moments filled with jokes and laughter that only they understand. It's as if they have their own language for ever
Romance With The CEO 71. Go On
Love is never an easy thing. The beautiful tale of a princess and a prince living happily ever after is nothing more than a bedtime story. In reality, it's not as simple as expressing one's feelings and everything falling into place with joy.No, it's never that easy. Velia and Lucas have proven that. They were bound by a past that constantly tried to separate them. Resentment was deeply rooted in their hearts, ingrained in every breath they took, intertwining with their journey through life.They knew that suffering and anger would not easily fade away with a single apology. Realities and misunderstandings would forever remain as a chain of mysteries.Risk. A tremendous gamble. Velia and Lucas could have chosen to distance themselves as if they never knew each other. However, the love that grew between them had taken strong and deep roots in their hearts.There was no turning back. And even as they continued forward, destiny, with its whimsical ways, bro
Romance With The CEO 70. Always
“I'm pregnant.”Silence filled the room. The only sound that could be heard was Velia's whisper. She had been repeating the same words for a while now.Velia's mind drifted. Since returning from the hospital, she felt that the world had changed before her eyes. It felt different, leaving an indescribable sense of unfamiliarity.Everything felt empty. Everything felt uncertain.On the bed, Velia curled up, hugging her legs. Her head rested on her knees as the doctor's words echoed in her mind.“I'm pregnant.”A shocking reality was displayed right in front of her eyes. Velia could not deny the fact that there was now a life growing inside her womb, her and Lucas' child.“I'm pregnant.”Velia's breath caught in the onslaught of reality. The news came at a time when she had decided to leave everything behind. And one question arose.Is this the reason I needed?That questi
Romance With The CEO 69. Reason
Diana looked helplessly at yesterday's untouched cooking. Nothing had changed at all. Even the position of the parsley garnish on the dish had not shifted.“I'm sorry.”Velia entered the kitchen and could guess what the middle-aged woman was thinking. She felt uncomfortable, but there was nothing she could do.“I don't have an appetite. Lately, I've been feeling tired and just want to rest.”“It's natural for your body to feel tired if you don't eat. You have to eat to stay healthy.”Velia smiled lazily. “Today, please cook chicken soup, Diana. I want to take it to the hospital.”“Alright, Miss.”While Diana started her task, Velia chose to sit at the kitchen island. There was a bowl of fruit that she could enjoy and a topic brought up by Diana.“Do you know that Neil got fired?”The fork stopped moving. Diana's question made Velia furrow her brow.
Romance With The CEO 68. Desire
“Is Lucas inside?”Vlora nodded in response to the man who suddenly appeared in front of her. He seemed hurried, with a racing breath. Not as relaxed as usual.“Okay. Thank you.”It was none other than Andreas. He looked relieved with the nod Vlora gave him. Some of his worries eased, but he had to meet Lucas immediately.Andreas started to walk away, but something made him stop in his tracks. He turned around with one hand raised in the air. Then he spoke.“Oh, before I forget. After I'm done with Lucas, you have something to discuss with me.”Vlora's eyes widened. Unfortunately, she could not express her objections as Andreas had already walked away.Andreas opened the door. He entered and was met with Lucas's listless gaze. Lucas looked miserable, but he reassured himself. At least it was a sign that Lucas was still alive.“How are you?” Andreas asked without beating around the
Romance With The CEO 67. Good Bye
Lucas did not budge at all. He sat still in the living room, enduring the uncertainty, waiting with a fixed gaze directed towards the door.It would open soon. Velia would come home.It was nearly nine o'clock at night. Lucas had been waiting for almost six hours. However, that meant nothing to him. He could wait longer if it concerned Velia.Lucas took a deep breath. For the umpteenth time, he tried to suppress the urge to forcefully bring Velia back from the hospital.Damn jealousy. Lucas truly wanted Velia to come home right at that moment.A glimmer of sanity managed to warn Lucas. Their situation and Velia didn't need to be aggravated by further conflict. Everything that had deteriorated could become even worse. Forcing Velia would only pour gasoline on the flames.Lucas tried to stay calm. He tried to be more patient.Velia would surely come back to me. She would definitely come home. She'll be home soon. I just nee
Romance With The CEO 66. Behind The Tears
Velia screamed. Her eyes closed, and in the explosion of her heart, she rebelled. She wanted to break free, but the embrace held her tightly.“Why did you stop me, Luc?! I can't bear to live anymore!”Lucas could see the truth in Velia's words. His clear eyes were more than enough to convey the pain. There were too many wounds and tears there. She had surpassed her limits to endure.“Let me go, Luc! Let go!”He would not. Lucas tightened his embrace, disregarding Velia's resistance. He let her continue shedding tears and delivering punches. It did not matter; he would accept it all. Whatever Velia did, however much she wanted to, he would accept it.“I just want to die, Luc. I can't take it anymore. Please, let me die.”“No. I beg you,” Lucas pleaded in a hoarse voice. All his sadness was palpable, and he begged desperately. “Don't do that.”Velia did not care. Lucas's pleas
Romance With The CEO 65. The Different Wounds, The Same Pain
Lucas could only tightly hold Velia's fingers. He remained motionless, staring at her pale face while attentively listening to the doctor's words.“She's just in shock. There's nothing to worry about. Her condition will improve after sufficient rest.”At least there was something to relieve Lucas. The worries and panic that arose from Velia's fainting gradually faded away.“Thank you, Doctor.”The doctor nodded. “Excuse me.”“Let me walk you out,” Vlora said as she accompanied the doctor's departure. They left, leaving Lucas overwhelmed with guilt.Lucas cursed himself endlessly. He continued to blame himself for all the realities and past events that had occurred.Indeed, everything that had happened was caused by Lucas' feelings for Velia, which could not be prevented.Lucas loved Velia deeply. Ironically, it was that love that became the root of all the misfortunes that befell
Romance With The CEO 64. Tears of Two Hearts
Velia had just finished a late lunch. The sun had descended to welcome the afternoon, and the lingering pain made her almost sleep throughout the day. The ache persisted. Velia's steps were somewhat unsteady as she intended to return to her room. She walked slowly and found Lucas's presence. “Why are you home already when it's not yet office hours?” Velia furrowed her brow and looked at Lucas, puzzled. His appearance was disheveled. No black suit, part of his shirt was out of his pants, shirt sleeves haphazardly rolled up to the elbows, and a loosely tied tie around his collar. “Luc!” Velia's readiness was caught in her throat. Lucas's messy appearance was nothing compared to the bandage on his forehead. Velia approached Lucas. Her hand rose and grabbed his face in panic. A clear look of concern radiated from her eyes. “What happened, Luc? What happened to you?” Velia asked, searching and worrying if there were other injuries.
