Daphne’s POVToday made me very happy and content. Asher repeatedly gave me little gestures that made me feel special."Where are we going after this?" I asked Asher when we were done. I felt so full after finishing all the food on my plate. The steak was so tender that I ordered two, and Asher had forgotten about getting more protein. He also ordered a medium portion of steak without fries."How about going back to the office?"Asher seemed to be able to read the bored look on my face when he said 'office,' so he corrected it. "How about we go to the beach? The closest one is only a two-hour drive from here."Asher's offer made me consider it. I was glad to be free from all the boring routines today. After all, I do not have to work hard to earn money. If I wanted, I could ask my father for everything. But I realized that if I did that, I would be a spoiled brat who could never grow up."Good idea. But with clothes like this?" The formal appearance of the two of us made me reconsider
“We should just go home.""What? No. We promised to go to the beach, and I don't want our plans ruined just because of that asshole Martin." Asher raised his voice again. His emotions were still unstable."I'm worried about you," I said. I went back to check Asher's forehead, which was bleeding from Martin's punch. The blood had stopped coming out, but I thought he should get treatment from a doctor."You see, I'm fine. There's nothing to worry about, Daphne." Asher rubbed my cheek. I forced myself to smile.We ended up going to the beach as planned. But I insisted that today I should be driving and Asher should just sit sweetly next to me. But the whole way, he was being chatty, criticizing me that I wasn't a good driver because I was always trying to overtake the slow-moving car in front of us."I know you're doing this so you can drive, right?" I laughed as Asher folded his arms. He looked out the window and stopped criticizing me. I knew the trick."I don't want you to get tired.
I wanted to punch Caroline's innocent face. Does she think her acting is great? Her sad, sad face is not convincing at all. That bitch should be taught a lesson."So you're twisting the facts and accusing me? How dare you." I was so fed up with Caroline's attitude."Everything she says isn't true. She's a hypocrite!" Caroline sobbed even more. The gang of bullies looked at me sarcastically. They all must have believed Caroline's fake tears.I stood up. I made my position parallel to Caroline's. She looked a little scared that I dared to stand up to her. I'm pretty different from how I used to be. I let her attitude get to me. But not now. Not like the time I caught her making love to Martin, and I chose to leave."That's enough, Caroline. You make me sick. You should be thanking me because when I caught you fucking my boyfriend, I didn't humiliate you, slander you or bring this private affair to the office. Now you're doing it to beat me and prove you're the best? No wonder Martin sti
"Daphne! You called Asher to his office."I ignored the call from Asher's secretary. I chose to keep walking and not pay attention to my surroundings. I rushed to Asher's room and knocked on the door."Come in!"As soon as the command from inside sounded, I opened the door. Asher was holding a document in his hand. He told me to sit down, and I sat down awkwardly. I didn't even look at Asher's face like I usually did. I was furious this morning, and I wanted to get the hell out of this office, at least for today."There are some reports you need to complete." Asher hands me the document he's holding, and I take it."You need to fix some of the parts I marked," Asher told me. I just nodded."Is it done?" I asked impatiently. I wanted to get out of this room as soon as possible."Yes.""Excuse me." I quickly left Asher's room. Carrying the file, Asher gave me in my hand and walked fast under the condescending gaze of some people who believed I was a sugar baby. After reaching my desk, I
I thought Asher would leave after he turned around. Instead, he came back. The expression on his face seemed dissatisfied with our brief conversation. He should have realised that his attitude could have attracted suspicion from people."Why did you come back?" I refrained from raising my voice. This panic was making me a little flustered and somewhat chaotic.Asher looked calm. Like a boss who just wanted to talk about trivial work with his subordinates. He placed his left foot in front of his right foot. His shiny black shoes rubbed together. Asher stuffed his hands into his coat like he was keeping his distance.I sat down. Asher continued to stare at me as if he was assessing me. I lowered my head because I couldn't bear to look at his eyes, which seemed to shine like lasers that would damage my eyes."Daphne.""Yes?" I replied. I looked at the floor carefully. Asher cleared his throat."Look at me." He ordered gently."Why? I'm busy and want to finish my work. You'd better go."
My fingers feel like they will break as I continue typing the report I need to finish. I'm working at high speed because I've left a lot of work behind from yesterday.A file lands on my desk. Mark smiles. He always seems excited and carries a pleasant aura. But his enthusiasm at the moment annoyed me because I was trying to finish my work quickly and didn't want to be distracted by anything."Please deliver this document to production.""I'm still busy, Mark," I said without looking at Mark.Mark didn't care. He left me and turned around. "After you're done with your work, Daphne." After that, Mark whistled. I could only organise my feelings to finish my work correctly.Half an hour later, everything was done. It felt like my bones were frozen and stiff. I stretched my arms."Finally, finished."Okay. The next task was to deliver the files to the production room. As I stood up, my waist was in a lot of pain. I'd been sitting in a hunched position for too long, and now I was getting t
"Shut your mouth! You lowly employee." Lucy insulted me. Who does she think she is? Just because she's a private secretary, does she think she has a high position and looks down on people around her? I walked over to Lucy and looked down. The girl, who was only as tall as me, seemed to flinch. But I'm not doing a bar scene like in my imagination. Act like an elegant lady, and the lowly people would show their true colors. "So that's how you look at all the workers in this office, Lucy? Just because you have big breasts, you think you have a high position?" I prodded her chest with my forefinger. Lucy snorted. I grinned. "I can be a secretary because I have the skills. Not everyone can be like me!" Lucy still prided herself on feeling a little scared. "And look down on the people around you?" "I'm just talking about you!" Lucy yelled. I hope there's someone here who sees how awful and horrible she is. "Just the same. You abuse me for no reason and hate me just because Asher noti
Our eyes collided. Asher's face leaned in very close as if he was about to kiss me. I held my breath and tried not to close my eyes to surrender to what should happen next. This wasn't right. We were in the office, and someone could walk in and catch us, and the gossip would spread like the wind.I need to get out of here. I moved my body to get off Asher's lap. Asher's hands held my waist and jerked it to stay on his lap."Let go of me, Asher. Do you realise where we are right now?" I thrashed around.Asher growled and pressed against my body. "Calm down." his voice sounded heavy."We're in the office. You know what? Someone could come in and find-"I was panicking, and Asher silenced me by kissing my lips. His face was flushed. His breathing was ragged. Asher stopped the kiss and let me digest what was happening. Before I could open my mouth again, he kissed me roughly and wildly."W-what are you doing?" I couldn't believe Asher would be this aggressive."I told you to calm down, Da
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