"He's so great," Jayden said in awe. "He has a strategic way of thinking, plays relaxed and calm, he also doesn't give up easily and is willing to take risks. That is a rare combination, for a gamer."Liam nodded in approval of Jayden's compliment of the gamer with the username Lucky Luke. "You guys are still in a tie, meaning he can't make a decision to join but he can't decide to reject our offer either," Liam said after a moment of thought. "That means we have to have a rematch. How about it, Jay?""I do not mind."Liam's office door suddenly knocked hard from the outside. "Who's that" Liam mutters. He shouted toward the door. "Enter!"One of Liam's men, Patrick Wayne, sticks his head in a crack in the door after hearing Liam's order to come in."Patrick, do you work weekends?" asked Liam surprised.Patrick is the number one computer expert in Franzine Industry. He was once offered a job at the Pentagon, America, but refused on health grounds and chose to work at Franzine Industry.
"Are you Mr. Liam?" asked the little boy looking up because Liam was so tall above him. Liam quickly crouched down to align himself with the boy. He smiled gently and reached out to touch the boy's cheek. The boy dodged slightly as if he didn't like being touched. Liam and Jayden grew up together since childhood. Jayden's father is Liam's mother's older brother and they are the children of busy parents, so to keep them safe and well cared for, they have lived since birth in the extended family's mansion, under the tutelage of their elder, their grandmother. Of course Liam knows exactly what Jayden was like as a child and this boy, almost a photocopy of Jayden as a child, from the look on his face, the way he talks, to the way he looks. "Yes, I am Mr. Liam and who are you sir?" asked Liam kindly. "Why are you looking for me?" The little boy studied Liam closely, then reached out for a handshake. "My name is Lucas Troy and I was invited to come see Mr. Liam, after my loss in the g
Jayden looked at the little boy in front of him expectantly. His heart felt tight, imagining that for years Lea had struggled to conceive, give birth, and raise Luke alone, in a strange place, not knowing anyone and having to face all the difficulties herself. Jayden didn't imagine that if he faced a situation like Lea, he would survive. Evidently, Lea is a steadfast and tough woman. She has the qualities of a true Luna and can be relied upon. The child that was born by Leah, was now standing before his eyes. He's literally a mini form of Jayden and it's proven he's a genius too. He could do things that normally only certain adults could do, and even then after years of studying and practicing. Jayden doesn't need to do a DNA test to believe that Luke is his flesh and blood. Physically everything looks real and mentally even more than convincing. Luke has a way of talking, way of laughing, and way of thinking just like Jayden. It was amazing how the bond between him and Luke for
"He's not picking up his phone," Jayden muttered. He turned to Luke who was admiring the interior of his car. "Son, did your mother go to her agency today?" he asked. "Apparently so. She received a call from her manager this morning and left with me. She took me to school then left," Luke answered seriously. "Hm. Means I have to follow her to the agency," said Jayden. He put his hand on the wheel but Luke touched his arm. "Dad, can you take me to Aunty Shery's clinic first before seeing Mom?" Jayden's eyebrows shot up. "Hm? Why? Aren't we going to see Mom together?" Luke smiled shyly. "I'm afraid she'll be annoyed that I went to your place alone. Maybe ... you can tell her about our meeting in a way she can accept. Do you see what I mean, Dad?" Jayden looked at the serious-faced boy who was looking at him with pride. He reached out and ruffled Luke's silky hair. "Okay, I understand. Now, before we go to Aunt Shery's clinic, would you like to buy something to take there? Some s
"I can't imagine how you got through your day during that time," Jayden said with a somber face. "You must be in a lot of trouble." Lea smiled sweetly and shook her head. "It was tough. I was alone, with a child to raise, no job and no connections. But Luke's presence was also a blessing for me, because he made me strong and not give up." Jayden looked at Lea and stroked her hair gently. "Do you hate me? At least that time. We had sex by accident and that night, you suddenly became pregnant with a child from a man you didn't know." Lea pondered for a moment, re-imagining how she felt before, when for the first time she found out that she was pregnant. She was already in her 15th week of pregnancy when Lea realized she wasn't menstruating. During her life after getting her first menstruation, Lea didn't get them regularly so sometimes she was lazy to count her cycles and mark the calendar. The instant pregnancy test kit she bought at the drugstore cheaply showed a faint line of
"What? She has children? Who is her husband, do you know?""No sir. I don't think she has a husband. At first I thought there was a special relationship between her and Jonathan Issac, the famous young actor, but so far it turns out that they are just good friends. I investigated and found that in the past she was once engaged to Garry Eich, but just broke up and Garry Eich is still with Fely Braiven until now."Andreas Franzine pounded the table with his fists, venting his frustration. "This can't be allowed. He's an alpha, the ultimate pack leader and also the CEO of the Franzine industry, how could he have a relationship with a woman who has a child without a husband? Is she crazy?"Matt Grawind, his bodyguard as well as his trusted assistant, nodded. He had been doing investigative duties and occasionally stalking Jayden for Andreas for over six months and had never once seen Jayden with another woman.The only woman Jayden keeps seeing is an upcoming model named Lea Amarin. She h
"What are you doing here, in that pretty apron, Jay? You're an alpha and you're supposed to be maintaining your image, not playing around--"Jayden exited through the door and closed it slightly. "Dad, how did you get here? Who told you that I am here?" cut Jayden in half sizzling.Andreas tried to look in through the crack in the door, but Jayden's broad and tall shoulders got in the way."That doesn't matter. What are you doing in this rundown, cramped apartment, my child? You have a big, beautiful house, but you're playing cooking in a place like this?" asked Andreas angrily."And who's in there? Are the rumors really true that you're in a relationship with a woman with children? How--"Suddenly the door opened and Luke came out, still in his apron and pencil in hand."Daddy, who are you talking to?" Luke asked cutting Andreas off.Jayden turned and took Luke's hand in his. Andreas looked at the father and son with wide eyes. He looked at Luke, then at Jayden, and then looked back
"I ... forgive me, Mr. Andreas, but I can't accept help from you or Jayden for that amount," Lea said reluctantly. "I might give you guys a hard time with that kind of money.""Lea, the most important thing is that you have to work happily. If you work under a lot of unnecessary pressure and make you experience a lot of difficulties, especially if work problems are mixed with personal problems," Andreas said softly. "Don't get yourself into trouble, girl. You have a son and you must put your son first. Luke will grow up to be an unhappy child if you, his mother, are not happy."Lea was deeply moved by Andreas' concern for her. They had just met, but Andreas' affection for her deeply touched Lea's heart. She always missed her father's affection, but for as long as she can remember, only anger and hatred she got from Dalton--his father."But, Mr. Andreas, I feel--""Lea, can you just call me daddy, or at least uncle? I don't like being too formal. After all, you are the future wife of m
Five Years Later."Do not touch me!" demanded Lea in an icy voice. "Sleep outside and don't come in before I call you." Jayden was stunned. He accepted the pillow and blanket that Lea gave him with a sad face. "Baby, come on, I promise I won't touch you, but let me sleep next to you, OK?" Jayden coaxed gently. Lea turned Jayden around and pushed him out of the room, then closed the door and locked it. Jayden looked at the bedroom door languidly and headed for Luke's room. He shifted his son's body slightly then positioned himself next to him. Luke woke up and saw his father curled up beside him. "Dad? You got kicked out again?" asked Luke in a sleepy voice. "Yes. Your mother just finished taking a shower and was wearing the kimono that I just bought for her, suddenly she was crying and angry with me." "Does she not like her kimono?" "He said he liked it when I gave it to her this morning, son, but then he said I purposely chose a color that made him look fat." "What color d
Firts Entcounter."You are Jonathan Issac, the actor," Liam said, looking at Jonathan closely. Something sparks in his eyes when he shakes hands with Jonathan. Jonathan nodded. He didn't expect that a computer genius and internet expert could be so handsome and stylish. He is even more handsome than his fellow actors. "You are the cousin of Jayden Franzine, the computer genius?" Jonathan asked. "Yes. Why? Don't I look that smart?" Jonathan imagined a middle-aged man with a slightly pot belly, a half-bald head, and plastic-rimmed glasses that went down to his nose, not a man with a sexy tan skin, a tall, athletic body, and a face like a grown man's magazine model. "Uncle Liam!" shouted Luke who came out of the clinic while running towards Liam. The man scooped Luke into his arms. "Ohoo ... my cool nephew, how are you, boy? How is the application you are working on?" "I have to fix some things, uncle." "Bring it to me later and we'll fix it together." "Yes uncle. I'll ask Dad
"You're an ordinary human," Leon said while looking at the woman in front of him. "But you are very beautiful and you have a very bright aura." Shery looked at the man in the colorful Hawaiian shirt who looked happy and always smiling. "Yes, I'm human. However, since childhood I've been involved in the werewolf world, because my great great grandfather is the only human doctor who is recognized and given a special title--Werewolf Vet Specialist by the White Fur pack after successfully treating prince Vonsha White when he was attacked in border to Brazil by wild werewolves who staged a coup d'etat, then my great grandfather, my grandfather, and my father passed on and now I'm also a vet for the werewolf," Shery answered while holding her chin up high. Leon's eyebrows rose. "The doctor who was given the title ... wait, you're the granddaughter of doctor Tonnam Kim and the son of doctors Patricia and Darius Lee?" he asked. "Wow!" Shery interrupted without answering. Since the beginn
Shaira is proud of what Lea has achieved. She was also deeply moved when Lea mentioned his name in the speech and expressed her appreciation."Tony, I'm going to get some wine," Shaira said, pointing to a corner of the hall."Don't drink too much, Shaira, you tend to get grumpy when you're drunk," Tony warned. "You're not a very good drinker either."Shaira gave her thumb and walked to a corner of the hall where a long table served various drinks and sweet pastries.Shaira was standing at the side of the table, trying several types of wine, when suddenly ...“Oops, sorry,” Shaira said. She stared at the man in front of her, whose jacket was wet with spilled wine from the glass in her hand.The man was wearing a khaki suit and now a large purplish red circle was starting to spread over the khaki color. Shaira quickly took out a wet tissue from the bag and patted the stains on the suit."Stop, stop, miss, you will only make the stains stick to the suit," Ricky said annoyed, holding Shai
Dalton tries to persuade Fely to eat, but in vain. Fely was getting more and more gloomy and emaciated, but this morning when Dalton was delivering breakfast to her room instead of Nyla, he tripped over something near the nightstand next to the bed.He bent down and picked up the white object and stared at it in disbelief. A test pack, with two thick red lines. Dalton's face went pale. He noticed Feli who was sleeping on her back. Dalton quickly descended into the dining room and approached Nyla."Honey, do you know about this?" asked Dalton while handing the test pack to Nyla who was setting the table.Nyla stared at the thing Dalton proffered with bleary eyes. She took it with trembling hands. "Fe-fely?"Dalton fell on the dining chair, limp. Nyla sat on another dining chair nearby, just as limp."How about this?" muttered Nyla. "It will be a disgrace and the talk of the people."Dalton was stunned, unable to answer his wife's question. Nyla looked around her now empty house. She fi
"Fely, come on, you have to eat," Nyla coaxed gently. "Look how thin your face is."Fely turned her body while pulling the blanket. "There's no use for me to eat, Mom. My life is over. Just let me die so I won't trouble you," said Fely in a hoarse voice.Nyla cried sadly. She never thought of her family would be this devastated. Fely will no longer be able to work in the entertainment world she likes for the next five years, which means that her career in the entertainment world is truly over. How come. In the next five years, Fely's age will increase and even if she has strong connections that can bring her back to a career in the entertainment world, she will still experience difficulties.Garry has officially announced that he has broken off his engagement with Fely and will withdraw all of his shares in Echo entertainment.That means, some of the entertainment shares that have been withdrawn by Garry must be immediately replaced by other investors, or Fely buys all the shares with
"I can't believe this is actually happening," Lea muttered. She turned and faced Eloise. "Is this good enough for me?"Eloise's tears welled up in her eyes. She grabbed Leah's hands and held them tightly. "I know, one day you will shine like this and your light will not go out because someone is protecting you."Lea smiled. "Thank you for coming, Eloise. I really appreciate it."Eloise wiped the wet corners of her eyes. "This is my honor. After all, I am only human. To be able to see a ceremony like this is an honor for me."Lea and Eloise turned to the door at the same time, when they heard someone knocking on the door, then Shaira's and Shery's heads appeared."Come in! I'm done," called Lea.Shaira and Shery entered, wide-eyed at Lea's appearance."Oh my, Lea, you're such a fairy!" cried Shery in amazement.Shaira was speechless, just stared at Lea in awe. Lea smiled. She wore a white, low V-neck dress, with long sleeves and an A-line cut that flared below her legs. A chain necklac
Lea and Luke's chins almost dropped, looking at the interior of Franzine manor. They never thought they would be able to see the luxury of noble houses that they had only seen on television before through movies or dramas, in front of their eyes, in real life.High ceilings, wide marble staircases, large glass windows, and solid teak rich doors, like a classic impression of a manor built by the ancestors of the Franzine family, combined with luxurious and minimalist modern themed furniture, making Franzine manor feel alive and extraordinarily beautiful."Dad, how many floors are there in this manor?" asked Luke, looking up. "Three floors and an additional floor above which is made into a dome garden. I'll take you there after we meet everyone.""Master Jayden, you've arrived," said a midled age woman dressed in a light blue uniform that greeted Jayden, Lea, and Luke at the entrance.She looked at Lea with a fascinated gaze. "Owh, you look even prettier than I see in magazines or tele
"Move?" asked Lea with raised eyebrows. "Why should we move?"Jayden was drying Luke's freshly washed hair. He stopped rubbing Luke's head and looked at Lea. "Luke is getting bigger, he needs more space to grow and also a more pleasant social environment. The apartment feels a little cramped now. Isn't it, Luke?"Luke nodded with a thumbs up, not daring to make a comment for fear that Lea would still be upset with him.After Jayden confessed his true identity to Lea, Luke, Jonathan, Ricky, and Tony respectively admitted that they already knew who Jayden was.Lea is very upset because she feels lied to by everyone. However, Lea's anger didn't last long, because she realized that Jayden was also thinking about her career and self-esteem, so she had to hide his identity."Moving where, babe?" Lea asked finally."Would you and Luke come with me in the morning? My family wants to see you," Jayden said carefully. "No coercion, only hope."Lea laughed at Jayden's words. "All right. What time