Vivianne was almost going crazy with the pain she was feeling as she gulped down the beer on the bottle she was holding. She was no longer in the right state of mind to even grab a glass, and she didn't care about the effects of alcohol on her body.
She was getting dizzy and slightly nauseous. Despite being in an upscale bar, her behavior was becoming more unruly. She continued to curse because the pain in her heart was intensifying.
"Fuck all of you!" Vivianne exclaimed, and shortly after, she slammed her head on the counter, not caring if she had everyone's attention.
She wanted to forget the pain... Everything. But she couldn't.
As time passed, her anger continued to boil, especially when she looked at her phone and saw her wallpaper and that of her boyfriend.
Wrong. Her ex-boyfriend, to be precise. After catching him earlier having sex with another woman in his condo unit, he had the audacity to break up with her.
"Fuck you, Tristan. I told you I’ll exact my revenge! Just wait!"
Vivianne found herself smiling foolishly at the beer in her hand as if it were Tristan. She quickly placed it on the table before her intrusive thoughts win—Throw the bottle away. She was about to leave when she was suddenly blocked by one of the bartenders, raising her eyebrow in surprise.
"Miss... Your payment?" the man asked politely but also with a hint of confusion, looking at Vivianne.
It seemed like Vivianne had wandered into this place. She was still wearing the white blouse and black pants she had on while working earlier at the Grand Arena.
The woman had a beautiful appearance and skin, but compared to the other patrons in the bar who were elegantly dressed, she seemed out of place.
It dawned on Vivianne how foolish she must have looked, and her brow furrowed.
"Ah, sorry. Just wait," she stammered, rummaging through her wallet in her bag. "Shit, hold on. Where is it?"
Her vision was spinning, making it difficult for her to move. She was in her most vulnerable state, and if her father were to find out about this, he wouldn't approve of her getting drunk... especially with a man as the cause.
Her father didn't believe in love, which Vivianne found ironic and disappointing at the same time. Her father sought heirs and babymakers, not children and a wife.
"Fuck, Vivianne. Focus, okay?" the woman muttered to herself, realizing how her thoughts wandered in different directions again. “I shouldn’t have drunk that much. Shit.”
But she quickly shook her head. This wasn't the right time to blame herself. The bartender was now looking at her as if she had committed a major crime, irritating her further.
"I'll pay, okay?" Vivianne said irritably before huffing. "So, can you stop looking at me like that—"
Vivianne didn't finish her outburst when her vision suddenly blurred. She stumbled and almost fell to the ground.
"Ah!"
But it didn't happen as someone grabbed both of her arms. Her face collided with the chest of a man, causing her to grimace in pain.
When Vivianne lifted her head, the man wearing a face mask and a hat was unfamiliar at first, but when she looked into his eyes, she gasped.
"S-Sir Beck—"
"Here," the man interrupted before handing his black card to the bartender. "I'll pay for her drinks, too," he added, pointing at Vivianne.
"O-Okay, Sir," the bartender replied, taking the card and quickly processing their payment.
Afterward, the bartender returned the card to the man. "Thank you very much, sir."
The man just nodded, then turned his attention to Vivianne. He grinned as it seemed like he was enjoying staring at her. He almost kissed her because of how close their faces were.
"Hey, woman," Beckett called, snapping Vivianne out of his thoughts. "Aren't you going to move away?"
"No." Instead of moving away, Vivianne moved closer to him. She sniffed his neck. "You smell nice..."
Beckett raised an eyebrow, and Vivianne's actions didn't help to cool down his body. Although he desired Vivianne intensely, he didn't want to take someone's body without their consent.
And technically, consent from a drunk person was invalid.
"Sir Beckett..." she whispered in his ear. Her voice had an enticing tone, causing him to close his eyes. "Do I look like a beggar or pitiful in your eyes?"
Her eyes were sparkling. Beckett was almost drowned in them, wondering why this stranger's eyes held something he had never seen in all the women he had worked with and slept with before.
"You're drunk," said Beckett, gritting his teeth.
He sat Vivianne on a high stool chair, his hands resting on her arms. "Go home. You shouldn't even be here."
Beckett let go of Vivianne, intending to leave, but she suddenly held his arm. Shivers ran down his spine as Vivianne's gentle touch awakened something inside him.
"C-Can you stay here with me?" Vivianne asked, seemingly unaware of what she was saying. "Can you accompany me until I get better?"
Her desperation and longing were evident in her voice. After working for so long, he always felt alone. Vivianne’s father was always busy, so she focused on her work.
It had been a while since her world crumbled so much... Just because of a fucking guy who cheated on her.
Beckett didn't respond, but he also didn't take his eyes off Vivianne. He knew what he should do. He knew he should push her away.
That's how every woman knew him. He would use them as much as he wanted and dispose of them when they were no longer useful.
But Vivianne was different.
"Two minutes," Beckett said, looking into Vivianne's eyes. "Two minutes, and then I'll go. You should, too."
Vivianne nodded and smiled, though it was fleeting. Beckett paused for a moment because of what he saw. That was the first time he had seen her genuinely smile, even if it only lasted a second.
"One more beer, please," Vivianne said to the bartender.
"You're already drunk. Are you trying to kill yourself?" Beckett asked, raising an eyebrow.
Vivianne laughed. The tone of the man's voice was extremely sarcastic, but she knew he was serious.
"Just one. I'll go home after, promise," Vivianne reassured him, raising her thumb.
Beckett shook his head, furrowing his brow, wondering how his plan to find a woman to sleep with tonight had led to this.
The two minutes passed quickly, and just as Vivianne's drink arrived, Beckett announced, "Time's up," pointing to his wristwatch. "You should go home too, and you shouldn't tell anyone that you saw me here. I know where you work."
Vivianne simply nodded, not even looking at him. Her focus was no longer on Beckett but on the alcohol given to her.
It was the first time a woman, a drunk woman at that, had ignored him to his face.
He shook his head before walking away from Vivianne. He was determined to find someone to fuck tonight, but before that, he approached one of the guards in the bar.
He was a regular customer, so the employees knew who he was.
"Watch that woman and make sure she gets home," Beckett instructed, and the guard nodded.
It didn't show, but Beckett wanted Vivianne to go home safe and sound.
At the same time, Beckett hoped he would never see her again. There was something telling him that being with that girl would lead to a messy situation...
And his damn intuition, if not always, was right most of the time.
It didn't take long for Beckett to find a woman he immediately liked when he first saw her.
He liked girls who were strong, fierce, not playing dumb or innocent, and lastly, women who knew what they were doing.
"Ah... That's right..." Beckett groaned as the woman's mouth went up and down on his groin.
He was sitting while the woman knelt in front of him. It was clear she had experience, but she seemed to struggle with his size.
Beckett was always satisfied when the women he slept with had the same expression every damn time—looking like they were in pain.
And Beckett, being the sadistic guy he was, pushed the woman further onto his length until he could feel the tip of his manhood at the back of her throat.
"A-Argh!"
The woman seemed to choke and couldn't breathe. She repeatedly slapped Beckett's thighs, but he didn't stop his thrusts.
Beckett wasn't satisfied with the teary eyes of the woman. He positioned himself and thrust into her mouth.
Just like his life, Beckett always liked sex hard and rough.
His mouth opened, but he didn't make any noise. He didn't want any woman to think they had the power to satisfy him.
After a few more thrusts, Beckett ejaculated in the woman's mouth. But he still wasn't satisfied. He wanted more.
As he took the woman in every position he desired, slapping her ass as hard and as often as he pleased, that woman's face lingered in his mind—Vivianne.
"Ah! Oh my... Please!" the woman moaned as Beckett took her from behind.
Beckett's pace quickened as he reached orgasm for the second time. It was only their second time tonight, yet the woman was completely exhausted.
He had high energy when it came to sex, and as much as he wanted satisfaction, he couldn't find it. No woman had matched his sexual performance.
Just like now. Beckett's body still brimmed with energy, but the woman lay exhausted and breathless. She seemed completely drained from what they had done.
"Useless," Beckett said before leaving a check on the table.
He quickly showered in the bathroom before leaving the room he had rented for the night.
He contemplated between two things—whether he would go home or find another woman to sleep with. One woman hadn't satisfied his thirst, and it was the fault of the woman he had seen earlier.
Just thinking about her big ass made him even more aroused.
‘No. I should control myself. I have a lot to do tomorrow,’ Beckett reminded himself.
He shook his head and regained his composure. He had just returned from France, and he should be resting, but here he was, wandering around.
Beckett walked discreetly towards the exit. He couldn't afford for anyone to recognize him because it would cause another issue. Not that it would be a problem, but he didn't want to deal with it right now.
As he was about to get into his car, he bumped into someone... and that someone was the same woman he hoped he would never see again.
"H-Help me, please!" Vivianne cried out, causing him to become alert.
"You're the same woman as before..." Beckett said in a cold tone before glancing at the girl. "I told you to go home, didn't I?" he added, but Vivianne didn't immediately respond.Beckett was almost taken aback by the appearance of the woman in front of him. Her eyes were bloodshot, and she couldn't walk properly.But that wasn't what he noticed. Her gaze shifted to the small wounds on the girl's arms. Vivianne had fair skin, so even a slight grip would surely leave prominent red marks.And Beckett was certain on his hunch, too. He knew that someone had tightly gripped Vivianne's arm, given the terror he could see in her eyes.'Fuck that guard. I told him to ensure the woman's safety,' Beckett thought as he clenched his fists, annoyed.But his annoyance was quickly replaced by surprise when Vivianne suddenly answered him. "Well, I don't want to go home yet! I just wanted to have a drink, is that not allowed?" she said, rolling her eyes.Beckett was astounded by Vivianne's sudden chang
Vivianne woke up feeling good in the morning. She had released her anger last night by drinking and punching Beckett, the person she despised. Satisfied with what she had done, she looked at her fist—the one she used to punch him.She smiled, confident that it was the first time the guy received a punch aside from those on his shows."He may seem pitiful, but he deserved it," Vivianne muttered before getting up from bed.She did her routine afterward—fixing the bedroom, eating her usual breakfast of pancakes and apples, and getting dressed.One of her strengths was drinking alcohol as if there were no tomorrow, getting wasted, and acting like nothing happened the next day. Well, she could feel the dizziness and headache of a hangover, but she could tolerate it.This pain was nothing compared to the intensity of the rehearsals her father had given her. At a young age, she could say she was physically strong for a woman, although she preferred guns because they were easier and quicker t
Vivianne didn't answer. She was afraid that Manager Yu might notice that they knew each other if she responded. She tried to calm herself down before smiling."You called for me, manager?" Vivianne changed the topic.Henry had many questions in his mind, but he dismissed them for now. They were still within working hours, and the famous Filipino-Italian model Beckett Clainfer was right in front of them."Vivianne, baby, I want you to meet your new client," Henry looked in Beckett's direction as he pointed at him. "From now on, you'll be working outside. Mr. Clainfer personally requested you as his personal dress stylist.""W-What?" Vivianne asked incredulously.At that moment, Vivianne would have believed it if Henry said that the sky had turned white or the moon had turned purple."W-Why would he need a dress stylist from a small company like ours?" she added."Because I liked how you style your clients' clothes," Beckett interjected, his lips forming a pretentious sweet smile... bef
The loud sound of her favorite song, "As It Was" by Harry Styles, reverberated around the room as someone was calling Vivianne on the phone. Suddenly, she forgot that she had a hobby of maximizing the volume of her ringtone, especially outside her house. She did that so when someone called her, she could easily hear it. And that foolishness was what Vivianne didn't expect to get her into trouble now."Shit!" Vivianne muttered to herself before ending the call, but before she could put her phone on silent mode, it rang again. It was an unregistered number, and as much as she wanted to know who it was, she couldn't answer the phone. She was at work, and the director at the photoshoot was already giving her a stern look."Sorry…” she apologized as she turned off her phone instead.She was panicking, so she decided to turn off the phone before putting it in her pocket. She just hoped that she wouldn't receive an important call at this moment.Unlike earlier, the room was now filled with
Suddenly, Director Valeria knelt in front of Vivianne, causing her eyes to widen."W-What—""I'm sorry, Vivianne!" the director pleaded, his voice filled with desperation and tears. "I-I know what I did earlier was wrong. I shouldn't have humiliated you like that... I'm sorry! I won't do it again!"Vivianne was frozen in her spot. She didn't know what to say, and she didn't know how to feel because she sensed the desperation in the person in front of her."As you should."It was Beckett who interjected as he pulled Vivianne slightly away from Director Valeria, especially when the director tried to hold her hand and plead even more."Let's go," Beckett commanded again, but he didn't wait for her response this time.Beckett kept his hand on Vivianne's pulse as they walked out, and they could still hear the director incessantly begging for forgiveness until they finally left the studio."I still have another photoshoot," Beckett said as they reached the parking lot."I know," Vivianne re
"What do you mean?" Beckett raised an eyebrow and bit his lower lip, appearing nervous at Fiona's statement.Fiona could be referring to two things. One was Vivianne being the heiress of the Allamino Corporation, and the other...'No, Fiona shouldn't know about that,' Beckett thought with a hint of anxiety. 'At least, not yet.'"Her real identity." Fiona raised the folder she was holding and handed it to Beckett."Vivianne Allamino, the sole heiress of the Allamino Corporation and the entire Allamino Empire. Beautiful, a bit rebellious, but skilled in negotiation and strategies..." Fiona raised a brow, giving Beckett a suspicious look. "Are you going to use her for your own gains?"Beckett breathed a sigh of relief at Fiona's assumptions. Though his manager said a lot, he was glad that it seemed that was all the woman knew."I know that everyone is already aware that I want to build my own business now, but I'm not that evil to use someone that way." Beckett leaned against the doorfr
Fiona placed the paper bag on Vivianne's thigh before leaving her alone. Despite what Fiona said to her, she wasn't offended. If anyone cared deeply about Beckett, she knew it was Fiona.She's his manager, after all.But Fiona's last sentence made the hairs on her neck stand up in confusion and fear at the same time. It felt like Fiona knew something about her… something that scared her.The hours quickly passed, and she didn't realize it was already time to go home. It was Thursday, and her father wanted her presence at the mansion. She wished she didn't have to go, but she knew she had no choice.She had power... but she felt powerless.She went back to the dorm to freshen up. Vivianne wore a black sleeveless Saint Laurent dress, paired with Gucci black high heels. The bag she used was from Dior, and even the earrings she wore.Today, she wasn't Vivianne Allamino, a mere dress stylist at a small company... but the sole heir of the Allamino Empire, along with its other subsidiaries.
IS IT POSSIBLE to bring someone to Heaven even if they're still alive? Sounds impossible. But for Vivianne, that's the most fitting thing to say for what she's feeling right now.Beckett isn't the typical guy she used to date in the past. Contrary to his innocent-like features and his reputation as a good boy, his kisses were the opposite. They were deep and daring, as if Beckett was craving her."S-Stop—" Vivianne couldn't finish her sentence as Beckett suddenly grabbed both of her hands. Using one hand, Beckett pinned Vivianne's hands above her head, while his other hand went from her nape, down to her arms and waist.It was a shallow but electrifying touch that made Vivianne bite the lower lip of the man. It was slightly forceful, and she didn't know why she did it. She only knew one thing. Each stroke of Beckett's hand drove her crazy.It was gentle yet seductive. Beckett seemed to know exactly how to seduce her even with just a kiss."Kiss me back, Vivianne," Beckett whispered as
Alfred raised his right hand, and all the members of the Allamino mafia emerged. Beckett did the same, and his men who were hiding in the trees and bushes earlier also came out.Seeing how the two leaders are determined to clash with each other, it only means one thing: this place will be in bloodshed soon.And indeed it happened. The people between Beckett and Alfred started fighting. Blood flowed, and many lives were lost. It was a long-time war between the two of them, and Beckett won.Now they are face to face. Alfred is sitting on the ground, his body full of wounds and bruises from Beckett's beating, while Beckett is standing. His gun is pointed at Alfred.“I know you want to kill me… But why can’t you fucking pull the trigger?” Alfred asked, grinning. “Has your fear of killing people returned?”“Hah.” Beckett clicked his tongue, annoyed.But he didn't answer the question. The reason he didn't shoot Alfred was because of Vivianne. She was still sitting in the grass, but the ropes
In Alfred's anger, he approached Vivianne with large strides before grabbing the collar of her clothes. "Take back what you said.""I'm not your father to obey you." Vivianne grinned, especially when she saw the rage intensifying in Alfred's eyes. "I never considered you a father because I don't have a demon for a father like you—"Vivianne didn't finish her sentence because Alfred suddenly let go of her collar and slapped her. Not just once, but three times.Vivianne smiled painfully. The happy family she had dreamed of... She would never have that. And she needed to accept the painful truth."You have no manners! After everything I've done for you, this is how you repay me? By fighting me and insulting me?!" Alfred's anger and shouts echoed throughout the entire office.Vivianne chuckled sarcastically. "I have no manners? And everything you did, you did for me? Why, did you even ask if I wanted to be in this situation?""You're ungrateful!"Alfred slapped her again, harder than befo
After that, they discussed their next plan all night. They agreed on one thing: they would rescue Ella from the hospital and inject her with the new medicine that Beckett had developed to wake her up.“I will distract Alfred and his men,” Beckett said, pointing to the right side of the footprint. “We will go here since Ella’s room is on the left side of the hospital. While we’re here, use the opportunity to escape with your mother.”“But that’s dangerous.” Vivianne shook her head. “Alfred might have prepared for this and could have you killed in the hospital. He can easily do that. Believe me.”“I believe you, but it doesn’t matter. What’s important for me right now is to save your mother and fulfill my promise to you…” Beckett kissed his wife’s forehead again. “So let’s do this… and see the end together.”THE NEXT DAY, it was time to execute the plan. Beckett was already in the parking lot, along with the men who would pose as doctors, nurses, and janitors if anything went wrong.He
Alfred went to the hospital afterward to check on Ella's condition. He’s making sure Ella will be alive, but not enough to wake her up. He will only get her treated once Vivianne follows his demands. But it seems fate is not on his side now, because he was shocked to see Vivianne just coming out of Ella's room, holding a large suitcase. “What does this mean?” Alfred asked in a deep and angry tone. “You’re leaving your mother for that man?” “I just said goodbye to her earlier, and I’m sure she’ll understand me,” Vivianne replied. “How can she understand if she's already dead?” “She won’t die.” Vivianne gritted her teeth but forced herself to stay calm. This was not the time to argue with her father. She was already exhausted from everything that had happened. “I’m leaving.” Vivianne took a step forward, thinking her father would not speak again, but she was wrong. “I’m giving you one last chance to take back what you said. Go back to the mansion and break up with Beckett,” Alfre
“TWENTY million dollars.”“Twenty million? Dollars? Are you out of your mind?!” Vivianne suddenly shouted when she realized what her husband intended to do. “No! That’s too much money! Just leave me here!”“Shut up, lady,” Raul said in a deep voice, frowning as he seemed annoyed by Vivianne's yelling in a language he didn’t understand.“Non maledire con mia moglie, Raul.” [Don’t curse at my wife.]Beckett didn’t like the way Raul reprimanded his wife, especially the tone of his voice. He glared at Raul but quickly calmed himself.“So, is this enough for you to buy guns from their organization?” Beckett asked, raising the diamond card. “You have collateral, and remember how I saved your ass when we were in elementary school?”Unbeknownst to everyone, Raul and Beckett were not just acquaintances. They were classmates back in the day, and when someone tried to beat up Raul because he didn’t know how to fight, Beckett saved him. They became best friends somehow after that, until they dec
"Don't talk shit with me. I know you're the reason she's missing." Beckett approached Alfred, his eyes filled with rage. "Where did you take her?""I don't know. Which part of that don't you understand?" Alfred slammed the newspaper down beside him before meeting Beckett's angry gaze. "And don't forget that you're in my territory. I could blow your brains out right now."Beckett smirked. "If you really planned to do that, you should have done it already.""I'll do it later, once I have all your wealth."Hearing Alfred's words, Beckett couldn't help but laugh. His suspicions were correct—Alfred had ulterior motives for agreeing to his marriage with Vivianne and for pretending to be cordial with him."Keep dreaming," Beckett whispered, his jaw clenching. "I will find her, no matter how long it takes. Mark my words, Alfred Allamino."Beckett turned to leave the mansion, but stopped when Alfred spoke again."Even if you do find her, can you be sure she's still alive by then?"Beckett turn
Beckett immediately hit the wall when he thought of that. He didn’t waste any more time. He quickly searched for paper and a pen to write down his thoughts.Fortunately, he still memorized the ingredients and knew the drugs that could interfere with the chemicals.Due to his endless thinking, the three days passed quickly for Beckett. He didn’t even realize that he was eating only twice a day and spent almost the entire day sitting on the edge, thinking.He had filled almost an entire notebook with writings and drawings of various things. Everything was settled, so all he needed to do when he got out was go to the warehouse and test all his ideas.“If what I’m thinking is correct, it means that the other drink Ella had taken is the reason why she went into a coma. It was also the reason for her nosebleed,” Beckett muttered while staring at his notebook.He was bothered by the events, but it wasn’t just the chemical in Ella’s body that made him uneasy. It was because of another realiza
Vivianne entered her mother's room. She sat by her side, silently crying. She couldn’t stay still because just a while ago she was able to talk to her mother properly, but now, she looked like a withered vegetable. Her skin was flushed, and she was lying bedridden.“Mom… I’m sorry,” she whispered to her mother, gently squeezing her hand.Vivianne felt that everything that happened was her fault. She couldn’t blame anyone else for this, but earlier she had exploded from the many problems she was going through.Her trauma hasn’t healed yet. She has major trust issues. She also knew that she shouldn’t have treated Beckett the way she did earlier, especially since he just wanted to help. But because of what happened, her walls were up again.“I’m sorry, Beckett…” she said, and soon after, her tears flowed freely.But unbeknownst to Vivianne, Beckett had followed her. He had already opened the door and was ready to enter, but when he saw how sad Vivianne was while looking at Ella and heard
Not long after, Beckett and Vivianne began doing the things they had planned in Agrianthropos. They also informed Ella about what was going to happen so she wouldn't be surprised when she started to feel pain in her heart.Now, they were at the Allamino mansion. They were alone because Alfred was in the office reading documents. The mother and daughter were eating dinner, and Vivianne had already put medicine in her drink.They were chatting while eating. Vivianne was discreetly checking the time. She and Beckett had planned this specifically, so they had a schedule to follow. Vivianne was waiting for it.“Child, I think it's time for me to watch my favorite KDRAMA,” Ella said.It was a code. Ella was asking if it was time for her to drink the water on the table which contained the medicine.Vivianne looked at the clock before nodding. “Yes, it's time, mom. I’ll take you back to your room after we finish eating.”“Alright.” Ella finished eating and then drank the water.Ella did not i