Chapter Three

Kate Pov

I eventually returned to Silvercrest and lodged in a two-bedroom apartment. That was what I could afford at the moment. In fact, getting that apartment cost me almost all the money I had been saving over the past six years of working in the small city I had just left.

Since I had my degree, it shouldn't take much effort to get a job here in Silvercrest. Even if I ran into Lusas by chance now, six years was enough time for me not to be affected by what had happened between us.

There was a high chance he had already married his secretary. I pushed the thought of Lusas out of my mind and began searching for job opportunities online, applying to as many companies as I could.

I didn’t want my children to starve for any reason. Feeding six kids was expensive, and I had promised them a better education here, so I needed to get them into school as soon as possible.

By the evening of the following day, I received a job offer to start as a dental assistant at a hospital. Although the pay was a bit low, it was still better than nothing. I hoped I would receive a better job offer from one of the other companies I had applied to.

I resumed work the next day and started working hard. The dentist I was assisting was kind and professional, and we got along quickly. I didn’t want to do anything to jeopardize my salary, so I remained extra cautious.

On my third day at work, my boss sent for me. As soon as I entered his office, he looked at me seriously.

“When it’s 2 PM, make sure you’re in the laboratory and ensure that all necessary kits are available. A special somebody is coming for a teeth examination today, and I need you to be absolutely cautious. Understood?”

“Yes, sir,” I nodded politely before leaving.

By 2 PM, I was already in the examination room, making sure everything was perfectly arranged. I was curious to see who this “special somebody” was.

Suddenly, I heard a commotion outside. Peeking through the window, I saw seven black jeeps parked outside, surrounding a sleek Lamborghini in the middle. It was obvious that the jeeps were escorts for whoever was inside the luxury car.

A crowd had gathered quickly, with many people peeping through the windows, desperate to catch a glimpse of whoever was inside.

I became even more curious. Who could this person be, someone whose mere presence attracted this much attention? Two men in black suits stood by the door of the Lamborghini, which opened by itself. A tall, slender leg stepped out first before the man’s full figure was revealed.

The sunlight hit his face, illuminating his strong features. He exuded nobility and elegance, like someone from a royal family. The sheer power he carried was undeniable.

I couldn’t see his face clearly, but I wondered—was this the special man coming for a dental examination? If so, I needed to be extremely careful. The last thing I wanted was to get into trouble with a powerful man in Silvercrest. All I wanted was to earn enough money to take care of my children.

Soon, the door opened, and I turned quickly. When I saw my boss, I let out a sigh of relief.

“Everything is prepared, right?” the dentist asked.

“Yes, sir. Sorry, I just saw a man step out of a Lamborghini. Is he the one we’ll be attending to?” I asked.

“That’s right. He’s the most powerful man in Silvercrest, and many people rarely get the chance to see him. That’s why there’s such a crowd outside. Please, make sure everything goes smoothly. I’ve heard he has a high temper,” my boss warned.

“Will this be your first time working with him, sir?” I asked.

“Yes, and honestly, I’m nervous. Let’s just hope everything goes well.”

Most powerful man in Silvercrest? Acting carelessly in front of someone like that was a death wish.

A moment later, two burly men in suits entered the room. One carried a briefcase, while the other wasn’t holding anything. Both were tall, intimidating, and dead serious.

Then, a majestic presence filled the room. My eyes landed on the powerful man himself. He was tall, lean, and dangerously handsome. His aura was overwhelming, and his elegance was undeniable.

His girlfriend must be so lucky, I thought.

“Welcome, sir,” the dentist greeted with a respectful bow, gesturing for him to sit. The man sat quietly, and the dentist immediately began examining his teeth.

“Cotton forceps, please?” the dentist asked while working.

I turned to grab them, but my hands came up empty. My stomach dropped.

I had forgotten the cotton forceps.

How could I be so careless?

“I… I forgot it. I’ll go and get it now,” I said hurriedly before rushing out. How could I forget such an important tool?

Grabbing the cotton forceps as quickly as possible, I ran back to the lab, only to find that the powerful man and his bodyguards were gone. Only the dentist remained.

Holding the forceps in my hand, I asked in confusion, “Where is he?”

Without a word, my boss handed me a letter and walked out.

Frowning, I opened it.

It was a termination letter.

I was fired.

Just like that.

Just for mistakenly forgetting a single piece of equipment?

It had to be him—the special man—who ordered my dismissal. Was he really that mean and inconsiderate? Couldn’t people make mistakes?

Shocked and desperate, I walked to my boss’s office and pleaded, “Sir, it was just a mistake. Please forgive me. I would never do that on purpose. I don’t even know how I forgot it… Please, I’ll never make that mistake again.”

“The man who ordered your firing is not an ordinary person. Whatever he says is final. If you want to beg anyone, go to him and plead,” my boss said before returning to his work.

I could tell that no amount of begging would change his mind.

With my heart pounding, I ran downstairs, hoping I could still catch up with the “special man” and explain that this was my third day at work. I needed this job for the sake of my children.

Spotting four of his burly bodyguards heading toward the Lamborghini, I realized someone was walking ahead of them.

No matter how heartless this man was, he had to be reasonable enough to understand my situation.

I rushed toward the group, managing to slip past the guards before they could stop me. Now standing directly in front of the most powerful man in NorthHill, I finally saw his face clearly.

And I froze.

His features were eerily familiar.

He looked exactly like my three boys.

Coincidence… right?

The guards immediately tried to seize me, but the man raised a hand, signaling them to stop. They looked surprised by his reaction.

I was stunned into silence, staring into his dangerously handsome face. I forced myself to blink, remembering that I was standing before the most powerful man in the city.

“Sir, please forgive me. This is my third day at work, and I truly didn’t mean to forget an instrument. I don’t want to be fired. I work really hard. Please, sir,” I pleaded sincerely.

He just stared at me, his expression unreadable. Thirty seconds passed in heavy silence. My heart pounded. Had I said something wrong?

“I’m sorry if I said anything offensive, sir.” I started to turn away, accepting my fate.

Then, his voice, deep and commanding, rang out.

“How dare you leave?”

I froze.

His voice was like thunder, sending a chill down my spine.

Had I just brought the trouble I’d been trying to avoid upon myself?

I tried to speak, but my words got stuck in my throat.

Taking a step closer to his car, he spoke casually but with undeniable authority.

“Throw this woman away.”