Asher's PoVThis woman next to me made me worry about her. I know Daphne's character very well, and she's not someone who takes the presence of others for granted.Daphne looked anxious. She repeatedly bit her lip. A bad habit that's hard to break. I put Daphne's head on my chest and rubbed it lightly."You told me that the dead will never return and the living will continue to live on," I said softly. Trying to give Daphne some understanding. There must be no conflict between Daphne and her father because of Joan's relationship with the new woman. If a conflict occurs, then my relationship with Daphne will also definitely be hindered by Joan. I may sound selfish, but this is what I can do for our relationship.Daphne's heavy breathing was felt in my chest. I understood her very sensitive feelings. But I didn't know how to make her feel at ease."I know, Asher," Daphne said weakly."So?" I waited for her response."I can't." Daphne looked like she was about to cry. Her voice was hoars
Asher's PoV"If I forbid you, you should do as I say." I gave Daphne an ultimatum coldly. He should know how the male brain works if we see a woman in revealing clothing."I won't. And you shouldn't have come here to accompany me if all you do is forbid." Daphne pursed her lips.Fine! I give up. It was a real headache for me because Daphne insisted on buying the clothes she wanted. I finally let her buy whatever she wanted.Daphne cheered and kissed my cheek. Her face looked so happy. I tried to restrain myself from objecting every time Daphne picked up a summer suit that was all sexy and bright. She would be even more beautiful and voluptuous. It worried me even though she had a big ring on her little finger.We'd been in the store for two hours, and Daphne had gotten ten summer outfits and a very, very sexy dress, and I had to compliment her on how good her choices were.After paying with a feeling of unwillingness because all these clothes made me worry, Daphne took me to the hote
Daphne's PoVI felt sorry to see Asher trying to prove he was an expert shooter when he had never shot a single shot. But Asher now looked very serious after his body bounced back. She looked at the man next to her, who shot easily and hit the object. Asher followed all her movements, and she finally pulled it off.I was joking when I asked him to bet. But Asher fought seriously to win our bet. So after Asher successfully shot the object, I immediately shouted."I love you, baby!"I jumped into Asher's arms. My legs were wrapped around his waist. Asher held my hips from falling, and we kissed hotly under the gaze of many people.I didn't want to stop when Asher's lips crushed mine. It feels soft, warm, and sweet. Kissing in a public place in summer also gives a different sensation. For all I know, Asher seems to be feeling what I'm feeling because he's enjoying our kiss.After five minutes of kissing and being indifferent to the surroundings, I took the initiative to break our kiss fi
Asher's POVI observed Joan's current house. This house looked warm even though it wasn't huge. There was furniture in the room, but it was arranged very neatly. Joan took us into her kitchen. There was a lot of cooking utensils hanging. The oven had just been used because I could see that it was still warm. Marisa must live here, and she makes the house seem more alive with her presence than if Joan lived alone.Daphne observed all the furniture. I looked at Joan, and I think she understood that Daphne would be asking questions soon. Daphne went to the fridge and looked awkwardly for a drink. I took this opportunity to whisper. "Where's Marisa?""She's not here. Is she angry?" Joan whispered back. She had a worried look on her face now. I could understand her feelings. He must be worried that his daughter will hate him. Of course, I'm willing to bet that Daphne wouldn't be that cruel to her father. I've given Daphe an understanding, and she understands her father's position.Joan
Asher's PoV"Don't say I didn't warn you, Asher!"Joan exclaimed. I stood up immediately, followed by Daphne. But Joan didn't care about her daughter. She was more concerned about me now."Daphne said you showed her this room. We're engaged, after all. Honey... let's show your father our engagement ring." I told Daphne to show me the diamond ring I bought for her. Daphne showed her father the ring, and Joan's eyes widened."I wasn't invited to my own daughter's engagement party?" Joan looked shocked."We didn't make it official. Only the two of us know, Dad." Daphne told her father."Why didn't this asshole make it official, honey? He wanted to hide you so he could play with other women out there?!"Joan's eyes stared wide at me. Even he knew that I'd never played with women like his friends had.I shrugged, not caring. Joan is too much. She seemed to enjoy having trouble with me in front of her daughter. Inj was a new pleasure for her. Daphne looked anxious with his father's attitude
Daphne's PoV"I love you very much, Daphne."The words from my father's mouth made me feel warm. I felt sad and happy at the same time. Or maybe I'm very moved right now."I love you very much, too. Dad... I thought you didn't love me anymore because you're always busy now.""That's my responsibility, dear. Later, when you have your own company and manage it by yourself, you'll feel what it's like to be your father. But one thing you should know, Daphne. My love has never dried up for you. Daddy always loved you. To love you. You don't have to doubt that, dear."Daddy and I hugged for a very long time. It was like we were in a sea of feelings, and we went into the water to drown ourselves and explore each other's feelings.The misunderstanding that made me and Dad seem to have a distance as vast as a deep chasm was over. As dusk began to fall, Dad said he wanted to go out alone because he had some business. I just nodded and let him go because he was always the busiest man in the worl
Daphne's PoVI felt so complete being between my father and Asher. I felt very full and not empty like usual.I walked into the restroom. Several women with heavy makeup were looking in the mirror and doing their makeup. When I went inside, they all looked at me strangely, as if I was a stranger there. But I didn't care. I quickly went inside and finished the urge to pee that was tormenting me.I could hear the conversations of these women. Most of those dressed very revealingly with mannequin-like faces were sugar babies. They all date old men and prey on places like this because rich men like to waste their money on dinner and will be tempted once they see them bare their thighs or breasts."You know, I just finished getting a holiday present from my boyfriend. He told his wife he owed his friend because she held all his money. The poor woman is boring, so she cheats on him almost every day, and you know... his wife always thinks her husband is the most loyal person in the world be
PoV 3A few minutes ago. It was very crowded there, some people were watching them. Some even openly approached just to eavesdrop on their great conversation. One of the onlookers whispered, "What's going on? Are they fighting?" asked one of the onlookers. His friend signaled him with a chuckle, "Be quiet. They can hear you," he advised. But the two of them were still watching engrossedly as two women puffed out their chests. Two women were arguing with each other, and one of them was even dominating with a shrill voice. "Why are you glaring at me?!" she asked harshly, pointing at Daphne's face with bulging eyes. Daphne looked away for a moment and then wanted to pull the woman's finger, but behind her, she saw a familiar car quickly driving away. Daphne noticed a familiar car behind the woman's back until the driver got out. It was Daphne and Asher's father. She saw that the two men were walking towards them with distraught faces. Daphne's mind drifted, whatever would happen
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