Daphne's POVI was so happy that Sherley was paying so much attention to me. She even gasped when she saw the bruise on my temple. "Tell me who it is, Daphne.""I'll tell you at lunchtime. You'd better go back to your place first. I want to finish my work." Sherley nodded and left. I went back to my can-do attitude and became the quiet, professional person I had always been.I delivered the file Max handed me and behaved as usual. But the whispers around are unavoidable. Anna and her gang confront me in the restroom when I want to do my makeup."So... where have you been for the past five days?" Anna asked sarcastically. After Caroline's cover was blown, she was still being arrogant and mean to me. Sherley had once told me that Anna didn't like seeing other people happy, and she hated people with bad luck. She would hate them to the core."None of your business, Anna." I pushed Anna, who was blocking my way."How arrogant of you, Daphne. Just because you're our boss's girlfriend, you
Daphne's POVAsher and I arrived just as the break was about to end. We parted ways in the lobby because Asher had to go to a meeting. Apparently, Asher just wanted to pick me up and make sure I got to the office safely. There's even a bodyguard who was deliberately hired to guard the entrance to the back door of this office. All my movements outside were highly observed. Asher and my father were very worried about me after everything that happened, even though they had both witnessed how Martin rotted in prison.Anna confronted me again. She was with Cecilia this time. I don't understand why people like Anna like to interfere in other people's private lives so much. But as my father said, the middle class and the lower class are always competing, and they hate to see someone in their class get a life-changing miracle."Look who came late," Anna said loudly and made the other workers notice her.I walked over to Anna. "You still want to bother me?" I asked coldly."You're shameless. Y
Daphne's POVIt's been a busy day! After making reports and checking the work that has been redone, I now have to go back and forth to deliver Max's files because he always makes the wrong reports, and our manager doesn't want to know. He keeps pressuring me to get the report done today. It's Max's job, but I'm the one who's bothered by it. "You deliver it yourself, Max. I'm tired." I grunted in annoyance every time I returned Max's work. Max just stares at me from behind his square glasses. He didn't think I was mad at him for being a pain in the ass. "What's wrong with you? Why are you so unfocused like this? I've delivered your file three times, and it's always wrong. Are you on drugs right now?" I was so upset that I accused Max. Max shrugged. He focused on his computer screen and told me to wait a minute. "Five more minutes," he said casually. "Anyway, this is the last time for today, Max. I'm tired. Did you see how my shoes looked today?" I showed him my expensive heels that
Daphne's POV"Why are you silent, Daphne? I bet that Asher must have introduced you to his business partner. Right?" Sherley continued to chatter while chewing her food. Max looked at her with disgust. Max ate quietly and orderly. I don't understand how two people with different personalities can get along and be friends with me. Max's nature is inversely proportional to Sherley's and vice versa. Max always commented that Sherley was too rambunctious and brutal, and Sherley always referred to Max as stiff. Are you a statue or something? That was Sherley's comment whenever Max advised her to be more organized and neat like him. "I'm confused." I honestly didn't know where to start. Max didn't care about the conversation about Joan, who was reportedly very handsome and charismatic. "You're too modest, Daphne." Sherley quipped"And introverted," Max added.Sherley nodded. Agreeing with Max's words. I felt uncomfortable being pressured like this. Sherley was so passionate about my fath
Daphne's POV"Don't let my father know about our relationship, Asher. I'm not ready to explain to him!" I felt nervous after the call went off. After hearing that my father was coming to the office today to see me and Asher, I could no longer think clearly. Asher put his hand on my shoulder. "Hey, calm down." Asher made me stop panicking. I started to calm down a bit and tried to catch my breath and control myself. "Your father said he wants to meet us at a cafe nearby. In skytown. Do you know the place?" I nodded and felt relieved. I didn't listen to what Asher and my father talked about on the phone other than imagining his reaction, which made me feel scared. "I'm honestly scared, too, Daphne. I'm afraid your father will disapprove and tell you to stay away from me." Asher expressed his anxiety. He looked at me, and I felt the fear in his eyes. "I'm afraid of losing you, Daphne. I'm not ready to part with you. You mean so much to me, and I love you.""Oh, Asher. I don't want to
Daphne's POV"She's stubborn. Just like me. Well, technically, she inherited all my bad traits. See her?"Dad said to Asher with a chuckle."I know, Joan. She's really very stubborn." Asher looked at me meaningfully. Dad then looked at me and said seriously. "Listen to me, Daphne. The party is coming up in the next few days. I've told my people to take care of it. You just need to prepare yourself. You should buy the most expensive dress on sale in the country."I felt that was too much. I wanted to look beautiful. Do not carry prices around. "What the hell? I don't want to. Let me choose my own dress." I was annoyed by Dad's attitude of looking down on me as if my tastes were all cheap goods.Father laughed. "I was just joking, my dear. Asher will accompany you to buy a dress to ensure you don't buy the cheapest dress in the store."Asher and I looked at each other. Of course, I was all for Asher going shopping. When Dad coughed, Asher stole the opportunity and winked at me. I tried
Daphne's POVI stayed in the park until the sun went down. I didn't want to go home. My feelings were so messed up. It felt like I'd been sidelined after a long period of hope and had become worthless.I hated my father. I hated his betrayal of my late mother. For him, love must have been something he could quickly get. I didn't realize the father I admired for his loyalty had betrayed me.My phone kept vibrating. I just glanced at it. Father wasn't looking for me at all. It was his Asher who had tried to contact me dozens of times. I chose to turn off the phone. I just wanted to be alone.It's very dark now. I guessed it was almost half past eight at night. No one else was in the park except for a drunk man staggering around with a beer in his hand. The man stopped and looked at me momentarily, but I gave him a sharp look, and he quickly walked away.Someone hugged me from behind, making me reflexively turn around and hit him with my handbag made of crocodile skin."It's me!" Asher e
Daphne's POV"Are you sure?" Asher held my hand as I was about to leave the car. Asher doubted that I wouldn't say harsh words that would hurt my father. I had sworn to him that I wouldn't curse him. I just wanted an explanation as to why he betrayed us. Me and my mom, for that woman named Mariska."Take your hands away right now. I'm going in." I said coldly."I understand this is very hard for you." Asher sympathized."You kept it from me." I quickly left Asher. I didn't need his sympathy. I stepped quickly and entered the house. I was feeling very gloomy, gloomier than a winter night right now.I opened the door and saw my father pacing around in his nightgown. He looked like a moron in my eyes. He looked like a liar. An actor is putting on an act. If he was worried about me, he should have gone out there looking for me instead of pacing in his warm living room in his nightgown made of the finest quality fleece fiber."You're finally home, my dear. I've been worried about you." Fat
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