Caroline's PoV"I'm carrying his child, Martin. This is your grandson, ma'am!" I yelled at the woman holding the broom handle. When I broke down the door of their house, the grumpy old woman scolded me immediately. I should have been the one who was angry that their only child had made me miserable. "We don't accept guests in this house, and Martin isn't my son anymore. Scratch that! I'm ashamed to have given birth to the son of a criminal. What am I going to answer to God for? It must be because of you, demoness." The old woman in front of me hissed angrily. "You must slap me and this child. This is your grandson." I insisted on staying. I was terrified of going home, so I stayed at Martin's house to survive. This is what I got after all the hope I had pinned on his family. An insult. "I have no children, so I can't have grandchildren." Martin's mother said coldly. She gave my big belly a quick glance. She should have had the slightest compassion for the woman who was about to gi
Caroline's PoV"I know your reason now why you are so attached to Daphne. Because she is the heir to her father's fortune, isn't it?" I smirked. Asher definitely couldn't stand it when I skinned him. Being a sycophant is the disease of the rich that can never go away. Asher must have known for a long time that Daphne was an heiress. Maybe he investigated. "That's none of your business." Asher exclaimed angrily. "You're angry? Then what I said is true?" I felt I had the upper hand. Asher sighed harshly and clenched his fists. "What business do you have with me?""You want to know my reasons?" I bit one side of my large lips and made a small, sensual gesture. I ran my tongue down the side of my cheek. "Do you know what you want?" I asked in an artificially spoiled voice. "I don't know, and I don't care. Now move!" Asher was about to leave, but I held back his hand. "If you leave now then I will yell and humiliate you!" I threatened. This was a golden opportunity, and I didn't want
Caroline's PoVThis annoying job finally came to an end after my working hours were over. I worked twelve hours with only two hours of break time daily. My supervisor handed me seven bills totalling seventy dollars. "What's this?" I didn't take it after calculating the results of my hard work for the day. "That's your pay for today. Next time, if you still go out on your own, I won't hesitate to cut your pay in half." Is this annoying person threatening me after giving me a meagre paycheck? Seriously! I snorted in front of him. "You'd better watch your attitude if you still want to work here, Caroline." My supervisor warned. I sneered at him. "My attitude is my business. What you should be thinking about is why I'm getting paid so little after my hands almost fell off from dishwashing fatigue." I protested to him. But he ignored me and left.The handsome, cold-faced kitchen chef approached. I smiled at him. He just looked at me with a flat face. "I'm telling you, if you still wan
Caroline's PoVAnna is doing her job well. She spied on Daphne and reported to me every time."Good. I'll be there now." I informed Anna and quickly took off my apron and gloves. This piling up of dishes can wait. Revenge is not."Where are you going again, Caroline?" a baritone voice sounded behind me. The annoying supervisor walked over."I have important business that can't be left behind. I'll be back soon." I told him while hurrying."Stop." My supervisor held me back."What else? I'm busy right now!" I exclaimed in annoyance. This matter couldn't wait. Either Daphne was no longer alone, or she had already left."You may leave. But don't ever come to this place again."My eyes widened. "You mean you're firing me?""There's no place for an obscure worker like you. You're just wasting our money to pay you."How arrogant of her. Only being able to pay seventy dollars a day, he acted like he was paying top dollar for my work. I don't deserve this job anyway and easily find another on
Daphne's PoVI had long forgotten my business with Caroline until this crazy woman herself came back to see me and make trouble. She was deliberately crying and yelling to attract attention around her and slander me. I tried to be calm with her because she wasn't a worthy opponent. I don't wear emotions as crazily as she does.I asked, and an oblivious Caroline laid out the facts before everyone. She called herself self-righteous, and she didn't realize that she had lost perspective. Caroline attacked me without any prompting. She pulled my hair hard, and I felt my entire scalp would fall off. I screamed and tried to pound her stomach with my elbow, and I realized that she was heavily pregnant, so I held back. Caroline smirked. I could catch a glimpse of it. She took advantage of my empathy and pulled my hair even harder. I gave her a little pity, and she banged my head on the floor. That's enough. I would never be a good Daphe again forever. Dead or alive, I didn't care. I quickly ga
Daphne's PoV"I'm so angry," I told Asher when the door was locked, and it was just the two of us here. I realized that with my status and what I had, I was much better than Caroline. But who knows how someone feels? Asher could have suddenly wanted to play around and make Caroline his pet like Martin had done in the past. Moreover, Asher had a lot of money. He could use that to silence Caroline."Did he hurt you, my little dove?" Asher cupped his hands around my face and asked gently. My eyelids lifted to look at his face above me."Yes," I said firmly. The pain came when I found out that Caroline was flirting with Asher, and she wanted to take what was mine for a second time. This time I wouldn't let him."Where did she hurt you? Does your head hurt? Are you having trouble breathing? Is something hurting? Do we need to go to the hospital?"Asher panicked. He checked and confirmed while I remained frozen. Petrified. I didn't want to talk at all. I turned my back to Asher and refused
Daphne's PoVI read the newspaper about the latest economic news. After representing my father's work at several companies, such as target market update meetings, stock trading and the newest target market, I still had to keep up with the non-static and unpredictable economy. It's a lot harder than my usual job. I used to process data, and now I have to dive into analysing it. Being the brains behind the company's progress before my subordinates perform their duties well.The door was knocked twice. I didn't need to say anything because the person behind the door would surely open the door slowly and lock it from the inside afterwards."What brings you here?" I put down the newspaper I was reading. Asher glanced at the newspaper headline and praised it. "It's good that you want to know the latest news without being forced.""It's my job, dear." I stood up and approached Asher. Even though we had done it at home until we were limp but still Asher's charm always attracted me. It didn't
Daphne's PoV"So, tell me about yourself," Alan said as he looked at me and Sherley. I kicked Sherley's leg silently. It was better for her to engage Alan in conversation. I wasn't interested in him at all. All I wanted now was to gather the confidence to meet the leaders of big companies and make my level equal to theirs. What didn't I learn? Public speaking. Basic ethics class. I've sung the competence of debating at university. And why am I silent and nervous most of the time?"You want to know about me? Okay." Sherley started. She was very passionate in matters like this. "I like tall men," Sherley said. Alan's eyes lit up. He took what Sherley said as a compliment. "And pointy." She added. Alan unconsciously held his nose. I tried to hold back a smile. This guy was really easy to get carried away."I'm an amorous adventurer. Yes, that used to be the case. That's why my body is so fit because I'm always running from one guy to another."Oh god, Sherley. If Max hears this, you're f
Daphne's POV"Good morning, Mommy!"My mornings were never as peaceful as before. Every time I opened my eyes, two smiling faces welcomed the morning with me.Asher put Cecilio on the bed. My sweet baby walked quickly to me. He smacked my face in greeting. I kissed his cheek affectionately. Asher put on his suit this morning. He was leaving for another business trip."You'll be long?" I haven't been happy about Asher leaving on his business trip lately. I don't know. I felt jealous that Asher's attention wasn't focused entirely on our little family. I even removed myself from my father's legacy company and had my confidant take care of it even though I monitored his business movements. But I'm not fully there anymore because I want to dedicate my life to caring for our precious Cecilio.Asher just shrugged. He kissed me and kissed Cecilio some more. I smiled to see that my husband was really a good father. I smoothed my hair for a while and took Cecilio from his arms. I walked Asher a
Daphne's POV"I'm not pregnant. No way."I turned around and tried to deny it. Asher narrowed his eyes, coming closer. I took three steps away from him. My emotions were in turmoil. I didn't even dare to touch my own stomach. This feels... like a dream. I was going to be a mother.In a few seconds, the image of my mother appeared in my mind, like a meteor that suddenly passed by in the summer sky and then disappeared instantly. I could feel again how tender and warm my mother's love was. Being a mother is a form of great responsibility full of complex problems and a lot of love.I can't believe I'm about to experience it, too."Honey?" Asher called out to me. I turned my head towards my handsome husband. Asher looked stiff now, and he said carefully."Are you... are you child-free?"This strange feeling seemed like rejection and denial to Asher. He could only judge the outside. But me, this child is inside me, and she will grow. It's like climbing the top tower of happiness to get a c
Daphne's POVWe're in Hawaii this week. Asher had honeymoon plans beyond my expectations. Every week, we changed places. The first week, Asher took me to the Maldives. We spent the whole week swimming, snorkelling, sunbathing, making hot love on the beach and letting our naked bodies burn in the sun. Then, it was all over again at night, making love under the stars."I want more kids from you, baby," Asher told me before he moaned on top of me and dropped his body. I smiled satisfactorily at Asher's sweaty face, and he always kissed me afterwards."I meant what I said, baby." Asher reiterated his desire for me. He took my casual attitude as insincerity."I'm also serious about giving you whatever you want, My sugar daddy." My hand mischievously played with his nipple. Asher let out a long sigh, and he stiffened again."Nasty girl. You're naughty, sweetheart.""Yes, Daddy?""You must get punished." Asher narrowed his eyes. He pretended to be angry and threatening. I love this game. I l
Daphne's PoVMy body feels so light, like cotton. It's probably due to the effects of fatigue after making hot love with Asher last night. I felt relieved after pulling back the blanket with my eyes closed. There wasn't a single thread weighing down this body. As I opened my eyes slowly and received the sunlight into my eyepiece, Asher's face appeared with his seductive smile above me."Good morning, wife." Asher stole a quick kiss. I rubbed my eyes and blinked repeatedly. I know this isn't a dream, but it all feels too good to be true. A pleasantly arranged room and a handsome husband who... wait! Why is Asher so neat this morning? He even took a shower. There were traces of water in his hair."We just had a party, and you're going to work?" I felt my mood fall apart instantly.Asher laughed. "Who wants to work on such a beautiful day? Honey, did you forget that I'm the boss?" Asher came closer and held my chin to turn my face to his. I refused and looked the other way."Who else, if
Daphne's PoVAsher carried me to the bridal room that had been decorated in such a way. Both of us were even more surprised to see that the room's lights were red. There was a candle burning in the corner of the room, and red lingerie and a whip were provided.Asher laid me down slowly. He kissed me fiercely and roughly. There was nothing I could do but surrender to all his kisses. Asher lowered my clothes slowly."Do you want to wear that?" he asked while looking at the red lingerie lit up like the lingerie of a prostitute who became a pole dancer at the same time."Sure. But you have to put it on for me." I moved wildly and mischievously. Asher followed my game. She became the villain, preparing to capture and strip me. I walked away from him with my clothes half undone and looked at him as if I was terrified."Come here, My Baby girl." Asher walked away, grunting harshly. I felt that the more naughty he looked, the sexier he became. The game became more challenging as I managed to
Asher's PoVI'm at the office of the city's top lawyer. Daphne and I were taking care of the prenuptial agreement. All property before marriage belongs to each of them, and property after marriage will be jointly owned."Are you sure about your decision? The assets after marriage that are joint will cause you to lose the assets that you have acquired, let alone any losses. I suggest that the assets be separated." The lawyer gave me and Daphne some advice. Daphne and I had some time to negotiate. We finally agreed that the assets would be separated. Daphne said that she and I just needed the loyalty to support each other. In the future, if I suffered a loss or my company collapsed, Daphne's company would not be affected.We updated our wishes about the prenuptial agreement and discussed it as thoroughly as possible. Daphne and I continued to negotiate until we got what we wanted very carefully.After discussing the pre-nuptial agreement, Daphne and I went for a dress fitting. Daphne wa
Daphne's POVDad apologized to Asher because he couldn't control his temper and beat Asher up. I didn't see that Asher's temples were swollen from the punches my father had thrown. I thought Asher looked down because he was afraid of my father's anger. It turned out that he did it because he didn't want any misunderstanding between me and my father.Of course, my emotions exploded many times over. Who can stand to see their partner battered? I immediately accused my father of being the culprit, and he immediately apologized to Asher."I'm sorry. I'm sorry," Dad said to Asher."No problem," Asher replied.It was easy for Asher to forgive my father for making his face battered. Maybe Asher could accept it, but not me. I can't forgive you if you did this because you think you have power over Asher, and you can do whatever you want. But he denied all my accusations and said he did this purely because he was worried about my situation."You should have thought about the consequences of you
Daphne's PoVI was discharged after the knife wound from the robbery was just a scratch. Asher looked awkwardly at the doctor, who promised to keep what he saw a secret. But we were both embarrassed already.Asher went back to work. He forbade me from going out and traveling without a bodyguard. I objected. But this time, Asher didn't want to be contradicted. He said that his decision was inviolable. I gave in on the condition that all the bodyguards had to look sketchy while guarding me. Asher agreed and told them all to carry weapons. Again, I felt uncomfortable being rich and thought how easy it would be to be ordinary. Of course, my wish was severely criticized by Sherley, who called me an ungrateful person."If I were you, I'd have my bodyguards walk behind me and follow me wherever I go," he said with annoyance every time he had to listen to my outbursts that he always considered unreasonable."I'm not kidding, Sherley. This was all very annoying. I feel like there's CCTV everyw
Daphne's PoVThis is the first time I've seen Asher this panicked. I've never seen him this scared before. I love him a lot, but I didn't know that Asher was this weak when he lost the person he loved. Asher shamelessly cried over me in front of many people. Destroying his image of a manly man who was handsome, rich, and powerful.Asher didn't want to leave me, and when I told him to go home to get a change of clothes and buy some food, he refused. Asher sent someone to bring everything for both of us. He said that this hospital belonged to his future business partner. I asked who Asher referred to, and he promised to introduce me to Jamie and Josh.The room I was staying in was not like a typical hospital room that smelled of medicine and was full of white, bright lights that nauseated my eyesight. This room had automatic dimmable lighting. There was a fridge, a cupboard, a television, and a big sofa. The bed I was on wasn't a single-person bed either. It's more like a hotel room tha