Daphne's PoV"Do you want me to accompany you?" Asher held my hand when we were already in the car."I can handle myself," I said confidently.Asher seemed to doubt me. I glanced at him with annoyance. I turned my attention away from him and observed the road before me.I honestly felt scared being a representative of my father's big company. I was afraid of making a mistake. But he assured me that no one would point a finger in my face."You have unlimited power and wealth, Daphne. They won't be able to stand a chance in front of you." "Are you sure you can start alone?" Asher confirmed."Yes. I'm not a spoiled brat like you think." I replied irritably. Asher chuckled. He looked at me deeply and intently. "You've grown up, sweetheart.""And you're old, darling," I said.We finally reached the office, and this time, I chose to separate myself from Asher. I wanted to be alone to calm my feelings. When I entered the office, there were no longer dozens of pairs of eyes watching and loo
Daphne's PoV"Improve your attitude, Daphne," Sherley whispered in my ear. She pushed me forward to approach Henry. I was honestly so fed up with my father. He planned this business meeting not to represent his company but to bring me and Henry closer together.I held my breath and smiled. Then, I stepped elegantly according to what I learned in manners class. I greeted Henry formally and lowered my body slightly as I said I was happy to see him."You're very pretty today, Miss Zannelith. Or would you like me to call you Mrs. McCormack?" Henry flirted with me. Damn. It's a business meeting, and he's being indecent?I looked back to see Sherley, who was blinking while smiling widely. To break this awkward conversation, I took Sherley's hand and introduced her to Henry."Sherley. Miss Zannelith's assistant."As Sherley extended her hand, Henry simply lifted his chin and flashed a mocking half-smile. "Yes. Just as I thought," he said. I didn't like Henry's dismissive attitude towards my
Daphne's PoVWhat a bastard! Who does he think he is? Who does he think he is? An outrageously bold, selfish man. If I could crush his bones easily, I would have done it already. He must have been born without a brain!In the taxi, I immediately called Sherley. "I have something to tell you. Where are you?" I yelled into the phone. Sherley told me to calm down and said that she was behind me. Apparently, she felt I wasn't safe with Henry and decided to follow me secretly with Max. I looked back, and sure enough... Max's car was behind my cab.I stopped the taxi. Gave a hundred-dollar bill and gave change to the driver, who thanked me repeatedly. Sherley got out of the car and hugged me. I was so angry that I cried."What's going on, Daphne? Let's get out of here first." Sherley opened the car door. We sat in the back, and Max drove in the front."That asshole said he wanted to take me to lunch, and he took me to a hotel. When I asked why we had to go to a hotel, he said that I could e
Daphne's PoVAsher opened my bedroom door. He was wearing only his sleeping clothes. He stood at the door of the room that was left open."Come in. Someone will see you." I told Asher to hurry up. Asher waltzed in casually after closing the door and locking it. Lately, he's been getting bolder and bolder with me, making out in every corner of this house."I want you tonight," Asher said as he removed his sleeping clothes."You mean now?" I rubbed his hairy chest. Our eyes met, and Asher brought his face forward to kiss my lips. I welcomed his lip kiss and stuck out my tongue. Our tongues intertwined like mating snakes. I could smell Asher's sweet breath. My hand was wrapped around his neck. His hands moved quickly to take off my clothes.Asher guided me to the bed. But this time, he lifted my legs and immediately inserted his big cock until I moaned."Oh, Asher .... you cheated!" I exclaimed between my tight sighs. Asher kept pumping. He immediately devoured the supple flesh on my che
Daphne's PoVI can't believe that you're now suspecting Asher! "Joan, I never thought of using Daphne.""Shut up!" My father snapped in a huff. I can't let these accusations continue. My father's prejudice must stop. "Asher is right. He never tried to use me, let alone interfere with the inheritance you gave me. You should believe me."Father looked at me with anger and disappointment, then turned his face away and looked at the outside road. The rain was falling so hard that the car's windshield we travelled in became dewy. "How can I trust you after you kept your relationship a secret?""That's because the timing wasn't right." My reply. "I set you up with Henry, and now this is what I find?""You don't know what Henry is like. He's such a jerk! He took me to a hotel on the pretext of taking me to lunch and made me eat... his."Father glanced at me. "Are you sure about what you're saying? Isn't this because you're defending this imposter?" Dad pointed at Asher. "Asher, not a ch
Asher's PoV"What did you do to my daughter last night?!" Joan immediately threw her fist in my face as I entered the bar. This mansion had a private bar without a bartender."Calm down, Joan. I can explain to you." I held his body back from punching me again. I didn't defend myself either because I realized it was all my fault."You treated me like a fool. Run away from the car and escape. You shouldn't have given in to Daphne's will. She's so young and shallow-minded." Joan still blamed me. He brushed me off. I helped his to the seat. Joan snorted."I can't refuse your daughter's wishes. If she wants me to run away, then I will."Joan raised his eyes. "So you have no control?" he taunted.I shrugged. "I don't know. Rejection makes Daphne sad, and I don't want that to happen."Joan picked up a bottle of wine that was sitting on the shelf. He drank straight from the bottle. Joan seemed so tense that he was trying to relax his nerves."You're not acting like a nice guy and lying to me,
Asher's PoVMy stubborn decision to maintain our relationship finally made Joan melt. Her face wasn't as hard as before. But she was drinking more and more wine. Joan let out a long sigh. I'm sure that this old man is energetic. She already had a lot of experience, and with the story of true love, I believed that she understood it."All right. I agree that you're in a relationship with my son. But I will tell Daphne that you are very old." Joan finally gave in, but she didn't want to look defeated."It's up to you. I'm sure Daphne won't mind since we're only eight years apart." I said confidently. Joan hesitated even more. She still couldn't seem to let go completely."Promise me that you won't take Daphne away from me." Joan looked desperate as she said this. The feeling of a father who realizes that his daughter has grown up and will have a new life without him."I swear, Joan. I won't make you feel like you've lost her. I will make her happy." I kept trying to convince the old man
Daphne's PoVMaking love with Asher always feels like the first time. I don't know what made him so alluring that I was willing to lose everything for him. I enjoyed the pricks Asher gave me and the wild kisses on my neck that made me feel helplessly weak. I surrendered to everything he wanted, and his moans and the rough pounding that ended our game always left me feeling very satisfied. Like tonight, Asher was fast asleep after he finished his orgasm. I pounded him hard while he was under me, and Asher couldn't take it anymore. He was also very drunk. I don't know what he did to make my father agree to have him date me. I looked closely at Asher's face and felt proud to have a lover as handsome as him. My finger played on his bumpy nose. I brushed his lips with my hand and gave him a soft peck before I hugged his chest, used his chest as a pillow, and fell asleep following Asher due to exhaustion. "Looks like a fatigued one." I woke up with a start and immediately covered my body
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