Daphne's PoVI looked for the cook and told her to help me prepare all the ingredients needed. I'm going to make asparagus soup because it's good for stomach health and it's also filling. At the bottom was a note about the taste of this soup. It was crunchy, savoury and delicious."Please help me prepare all these ingredients. After that, you can go home." I ordered the cook to prepare all the ingredients I wanted."If you want, I can make it for you, Miss Daphne." The cook looked worried. I understood what she was thinking."Calm down. I'm not going to burn down the kitchen. Do you think I'm still an innocent ten-year-old girl? Seriously." I chuckled. The cook can't help but nod and prepare everything.I waited for the ingredients to be prepared. I imagined that when he came home, Asher would be amazed at how good my cooking was. I felt confident that I could make it and impress Asher, just like what happened between Max and Sherley. After all the ingredients were prepared, I quickly
Daphne's PoV"You should be careful. It's a good thing the doctor told me that you only sprained your leg."I was annoyed that Asher and the doctor conspired to say that my leg was broken. Even the two of them overreacted a lot. I thought Asher kept looking down because he felt sorry. It turns out he was trying to hold back laughter. No wonder it didn't hurt as much as when my hand was broken. I just discovered that the doctor who examined me was Asher's friend at university. It's just that they have different majors."You men are such liars." I snorted as I slowly opened the car door. I don't need Asher's help now. I was so sick of him and the lies that he thought were a joke."Be careful, my dear." Asher quickly helped me out of the car. I gave him a bombastic side eye and looked at him sharply."Stop pretending to be worried because I'll be fine in these bunny slippers," I said curtly."I love seeing you like this. You always look prettier whenever you're angry." Asher teased. I sn
Daphne's PoV"I told you not to get too tired, dear."Dad repeatedly told Marisa to rest. I smiled at how much my father loved his wife."I just sat and did her hair. It's not tiring at all, darling. You see, I'm not wearing heels. What's threatening me now?"Marisa rolled her eyes lazily. I'm sure that father must have been nagging and upsetting her for days, maybe since the pregnancy was discovered."But you shouldn't have done anything." Father kept forcing Marisa to sit and do nothing. Marisa was too lazy to listen to my father's ramblings. I even wanted to tell you to sit down and leave us alone.My father's face looked sour. It looked like Dad had given up trying to persuade Marisa. He walked out of my room. Marisa went back to helping the makeup artist do my hair. He just handed me a hair clip and some hair spray. After that, there was nothing more he did. Marisa acted like a mother who was happy about her daughter's engagement. She loved me, and I could feel her affection."Th
Asher's POVI stood up to greet all the guests. Some of my colleagues greeted me and told me that I was a lucky man for being able to marry the only heir to Joan Zannelith's fortune. I just smiled simply because I knew Daphne was no longer the only one.All the colleagues and business associates aggressively courting their daughters with me came in with desperate faces. Gone were the hopes of increasing wealth through marriage. This old method is still widely used by businessmen to preserve their wealth."I think I'm late in asking you to marry my daughter, Saori." Mr. Zhu shook hands with me. He came with his wife and daughter. His daughter's face was white and round. But Saori wasn't my type at all. I think she's too innocent and obedient. No one can be special in my eyes other than Daphne.Only Daphne.After Mr. Zhu, Liam, Jonas Harry and a few more of Joan's acquaintances, who were young businessmen who had been eyeing Daphne since the beginning, shook hands with me. They're all h
Asher's PoVThe engagement party was over. I took Daphne away from the crowd while people were still busy enjoying the party that was still going on. The DJ music was blasting everyone, and the wine was delicious. I brought a bottle of wine for both of us without glasses. I opened the bottle and invited Daphne to have the first sip. Daphne downed the wine quickly, much like she was drinking water. She then laughed widely and handed me the open bottle. Daphne's body swayed. The wine almost soaked her dress.Daphne was already drunk. The effect of this wine was very fast. I also felt my head start to spin. I was feeling very happy.Daphne giggled as she kissed me. We were like two teenagers in love and drunk for our first sex. Daphe leaned on my shoulder, and I laughed out loud at her funny face."Why are you laughing?" Daphne puckered her lips like a duck. She also rolled her eyes. Daphne can't control herself when she's drunk. Daphne hugged me, and she jumped up and down on the groun
Asher's PoVDaphne and I decided to take two days off after the grueling engagement party. I could have gone back to work the next day, but I knew that it would be unethical to do so. Daphne seemed exhausted from caring for everything the day before the party started. I was exhausted from ensuring everything was ready for the surprise I would make to make Daphne happy. However, at first, she was angry and scolded me because I didn't seek her approval for my chosen concept. But when she saw how festive the party was, Daphne immediately perked up.Daphne thought I was too old to join the party as kids do nowadays. I had two target invitations. The parents would prefer classic jazz, and the youngsters would spin on the floor with DJ music and alcohol. So, I made a barrier between the two. Not forgetting to romanticize it by adding a dance floor.Daphne and I had done nothing all day but eat and watch romantic movies with snacks while kissing. The boring activities for me and the workaho
Asher's PoVThere were six robbers. Three others moved quickly to put jewelry and cash into bags. One person kept making sure everyone kept their heads down. One person was blocking the entrance, and the other was holding Daphne. I could see that from the look in her eyes, Daphne was terrified. He looked very weak with a knife to his neck and couldn't rebel, or he would die."You guys just need to shut up and do nothing!" The robber called out. I suspect he's the head of the robbers. I hope the police arrive soon. Then came the sound of an explosion echoing out. The area is now deserted, and I think the robbers have laid mines on the mall floor to stop the police from catching them. There was a lot of jewelry here, and it would take ten minutes to finish everything."What do you rich people know about the hard life?" The robber chief engaged us in a one-way conversation. "You only know how to enjoy luxury every day. Life is served by the servants you oppress. Usually, you oppress blac
Asher's PoVI've already felt the loss of all the things I love in this world, but I can't lose anymore. I felt my heart break and ache every time I imagined that I would live a life alone in this world.I trembled even more at the thought that Daphne would never wake up forever. My panic made people sympathize. Some even immediately called people to bring their private helicopters to take Daphne to the hospital as soon as possible. I didn't recognize them, but they all knew me. A few times, they forced themselves to help. I knew all this help wouldn't be free at some point, but waiting for the police and ambulance to arrive seemed pointless.The shopkeeper appeared with a tense face. I forced him to tell me where the secret door out of this place was. The shop owner told us all and guided us into his shop. Actually, this is privacy, he said. But in solidarity with everyone who had helped him secure all his jewelry, he revealed the secrets of his shop. It turns out that this shop has
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