Unknown to Amethyst, Venna, and Maureen, their conversation had not gone unnoticed. They didn't think there was anyone on their floor. After all, Venna knew that Dylan had left. Who would have thought it wasn't?Dylan, Alex, Nathan, and Marcus had been passing by and heard the raised voices. At first, they were supposed to leave, but they heard Amethyst's voice, so they stayed a little longer to listen.Dylan, ever the skeptic, couldn't resist listening in on the conversation. After all, he told Amethyst not to go to their headquarters. However, when he heard Amethyst's pain and frustration, something compelled him to intervene.Dylan pushed the door open abruptly. He couldn't listen anymore.On the other hand, when the door suddenly opened, Venna and Maureen turned, startled, while Amethyst, caught mid-tear, froze in place.'Shit! ' they said together in their minds."Dylan, what are you doing here?" Venna demanded, her protective instincts kicking in.Who wouldn't be surprised to se
As soon as Dylan left, Amethyst's composure broke completely. Even though her tears were falling when she was in front of Dylan, now it's different. Her sobs grew louder, her body shaking with each breath. She doesn't know how else to calm herself down. It's like all the pains she's suffered in the past years, all the hardships—it's like all these are coming out as her tears. Tears that she couldn't put into words.Venna and Maureen, stunned and deeply concerned, gathered closer, trying to offer solace.They were shocked by what Amethyst was showing now. Yes, she cried in front of them, but not this bad. Not much."Oh, Amethyst," Venna whispered, her voice choked with emotion. She had never seen her friend like this—so broken, so vulnerable.She wants to cry because she feels how much pain and how much Amethyst is struggling with what is happening in her life. She could feel that just based on Amethyst's crying.Maureen's eyes flashed with anger. She was also crying, but the anger she
After what felt like an eternity, Amethyst finally managed to calm herself down. She did not think that she would lose her composure and calm in front of her two friends. Well, at least Maureen and Venna are in front of her, not just anyone who is not close to her.She wiped away her tears and forced a smile, but Venna and Maureen could see the lingering pain in her eyes. Venna and Maureen feel like they're going to have shadow trauma because of Amethyst's smiles. They exchanged worried glances, feeling utterly helpless.In the end, they both just held their breath."Thank you, both of you," Amethyst said, her voice steadier now. He stood up and added with a smile, "But really, it's not a big deal. Dylan is right.”If other people could see and hear Amethyst now, maybe they would think that she is a strong woman who doesn't let the word love be an obstacle to her. But for the people in front of her, this is not the case.Venna frowned, her concern evident. Amethyst's mindset cannot be
The cool night air brushed against Amethyst's face as she walked back to her apartment. Even after she calmed down, she still couldn't help but feel pain in her chest. Each step felt heavier, laden with the weight of her recent confrontation. Amethyst felt that if she didn't hurry, something would happen. To distract her mind, she took out her phone and typed a message to Venna and Maureen, her fingers moving mechanically:To: Bestie Ven; Bestie Mau;Hey, I just wanted to let you know I made it home. I'm okay, really. You don't have to worry about me. Thanks for everything tonight. Good night."Message sent!When she saw that her message had been sent, she slipped her phone back into her pocket. The apartment building loomed ahead, a silent and lonely refuge. The place that knows her better, she feels, at this time, is further away than normal. As she unlocked her door and stepped inside, the familiar surroundings offered no comfort.He took a deep breath and smelled the familiar smel
Amethyst stood outside her father's office, taking a moment to steel herself. This is her decision, and it will not change. Well, if something bad happens that can change her decision, then it must be that something has happened to her mother and aunt, which is why she is doing this now.Amethyst took a deep breath. This is the first time she goes to her father's office, and because of this, she has no right to step here. Amethyst flinched at what she remembered. Truly, her family is really one of their own kind of shameless, egotistical men.Many looked at Amethyst and wondered why she was here. They knew Amethyst because they had seen her several times at some important banquets in their company, but they also knew what her position was in the family and company—none. They didn't know if they would feel sorry for Amethyst or not, but when they looked into Amethyst's eyes, there was something in their minds that said it was wrong to feel sorry for Amethyst right now. It was because o
Carl's eyes burned with a mix of anger and frustration as he stared at Amethyst, who stood defiantly before him. He really never liked his daughter. As much as possible, she wanted to get rid of them. However, now, this is not the case. Even though he hated them because they might surpass him, they still use him. For Carl, women should just stay out of work. They should be at home, not at work. He clenched his jaw, the muscles in his face twitching with the effort to maintain control.'Calm down.'Carl took a deep breath after he said it in his mind. After all, he can't lose control now. If he loses control, the consequences will not be good. Not only to him but also to their future plans."Wait here," Carl finally ground out, his voice barely more than a growl. He didn't want to listen, but he couldn't do anything, which made him even more annoyed and angry with Amethyst. After all, this would mean that Amethyst would take the lead in this conversation. "We need to discuss your..."
Amethyst's hand trembled slightly as she unlocked the door to her apartment. Until now, he still couldn't get rid of the inexplicable feeling in her body. Ever since she left her father's office, she felt something strange. What is it? Was this disgusting? Pain? Bitterness? Amethyst couldn't figure out what it was. Even so, the weight of her confrontation with her family still pressed heavily on her shoulders. She never felt like it would ever go away. Even if she gets married, it won't go away.She closed her eyes before she stepped inside, closed the door behind her, and leaned against it, taking a deep breath to steady herself.With the number of problems Amethyst has in her life, she doesn't know which one she should prioritize.Amethyst was just silently looking into the void while her mind was very confused. The silence was interrupted by the ringing of her phone. She glanced at the screen and saw her mother's name. Somehow, seeing her mother's name in a phone call makes her fee
Amethyst was still on the floor, leaning against the door, trying to calm her emotions, when her phone rang again. She frowned because we already had someone calling, but when she saw who it was, it disappeared. She saw Alice's name on the screen and answered it, bracing herself.She knew that her mother had already told him about her agreeing to marry a person she did not know in exchange for her conditions."Amethyst, what did you do?" Alice's voice was sharp with worry and frustration.Indeed, in her family, only her mother and aunt are by her side, her ally. If it weren't for the two of them sharing the sufferings that should have been her when she was little, maybe she wouldn't be here now."Aunt Alice," Amethyst said, her voice calm but weary. Amethyst felt that, after talking to her mother, she was really tired. Even so, she didn't hang up on her aunt because she knew she would be worried. "I made a deal with him," Amethyst said, and as soon as she said 'him', Alice immediately