Emma Parker's POV
My four children nodded, but unlike my two daughters, her attitude immediately changed. I sighed because I knew about my daughter's changes. How do I explain that her father is a pimp? Of course, she was ashamed of the actions I had done in the past. A man will never leave a mark, even if he is a pimp. The sensitive ones are women. She sells herself to pimps, not to pimps who sell themselves. That's how people think. This kid definitely doesn't know this. Or maybe they will get hurt later. Seeing how her mother treated her father was indeed inappropriate. I also don't want to destroy the parenting style that has been applied to my two sons and daughters. Even though I'm not right, I don't want my son to be like his father. After explaining well. However, they just nodded in understanding, but her attitude looked very disappointed. I certainly cannot be fooled by the treatment of my children. I am the one who looks after it, I have always been there in every development, until now. How could I not recognize my two sons and daughter? Especially this Ainsley. Maybe she needs a father, not because my other children don't. Very sensitive when a woman. How else? I can only be silent. Let that attitude return to the beginning by itself. I don't want to hide their disappointment. That they have to do this and that. Not good either, that's why I give a little space to my children. Logan Carter is very similar to my four children. However, he was not the man I slept with four years ago. If this rich man drives a car as luxurious as this, the question is how could he be a pimp? Impossible, right? He already had a lot of wealth, why did he become a pimp? Not a good thought. Logan Carter takes them to his house. The four children looked sound asleep. The servants at Logan Carter's house had prepared rooms for my son and daughter, and I provided a room. Logan Carter carried my children one by one. “How about tonight you come to the party that will be held nearby? It just so happened that I did it." "I want to, it's just that I didn't bring clothes for events like parties." Logan Carter smiled. "You don't need to worry about that, my maid will accompany you, later to choose the clothes you like." I nodded with a smile. Scarlett Carter is very good. her brother is the same way. They were blessed with such abundant wealth. After that conversation, Logan Carter's permission to leave. And told me to relax in this house to do as I please. "Mrs!" call someone who surprised me. Because that call doesn't suit me. "Emma Parker, just call me that," I said with a smile. The servant looked down. “Sorry ma'am, I can't. This is an order from Mr. Logan. You want to see what clothes to wear to tonight's party. Come with me!” said her respectfully. What did Logan Carter say to make this servant so subservient to her? It feels uncomfortable. Because I've never been treated like this. Even when I still had a lot of wealth, my servants were not as respectful as this. What kind of work is there in Logan Carter's house? I just frowned. Their treatment is like a kingdom. Even I'm not the queen or just the princess here. Special guests, temporary guests. How can they act like that to me? Reluctantly I followed the maid from behind. Because Logan Carter's house is very spacious. There are lots of servants here. I chose a jet black dress that looked slightly open with a wide open back showing my white skin and the dress was long. However, a long tear on the right thigh showed the white of my leg. I looked so elegant, with light make-up, giving a very beautiful impression. Not only is my makeup beautiful, but I'm still beautiful without makeup. My face is sweet and I have sexy lips. Many men approached me. However, it's a pity that I don't want to have that kind of relationship. I'm not ready to be a wife, I just want to raise my four children successfully. A big party like this doesn't think about my four children. They had been arranged by Logan Carter to have his servant accompany them. And obeyed the wishes of the four of them. As long as there are no wounds or even scratches on their bodies. When it's finished, I'll take care of them again. That's what Logan Carter said to the servants. Without my knowledge, I accidentally overheard their conversation. My gaze met someone familiar to me. Someone is wearing a half-finished mask like four years ago. This surprised me. I recognized him as a pimp because of the same mask. I remember very well the mask the pimp wore. I approached him and spoke to him in a whisper. "Don't you have a pimp?" The masked man then introduced himself, "My name is Joseph Guezz." he stretched out his hand to me. "So the pimp is you, Joseph Guezz?" I met him at this party What an extraordinary fate. I saw Joseph Guezz's half-finished dress, why did he come to this party? Will it make a living? "I deliberately followed you, because I don't have a permanent job." The answer is relaxed. I still think Joseph Guezz did the same job. “Get a decent job!” "Other jobs only produce pimps," said Him again. just stunned to hear that. I feel sorry for myself. What will my children say? If he sells his body to be slept with by rich people. Women who make money. I can't imagine it! "Have you given birth to our child?" he asked casually while drinking a glass of wine. "that is none of your business." I shook my head slowly. His treatment was completely beyond reason. How will he support his children by sleeping with rich women? What is he really thinking? He doesn't think about how a child would suffer if they found out about their treatment. Those who earn a living depend on rich women.Emma Parker's POV I refute what Joseph Guezz said about asking about my children. How could he think of that? he won't let Joseph Guezz know where my children are. I can still support my child without him. The proof is, that at the age of three years, they can develop well without any shortcomings at all. They live very well thanks to my hard work for four years. For that, they don't need a father. Let me take care of my four children. No matter how busy you are, two roles in one person. She can be a mother and even a father. It doesn't matter. My children don't want to leave my arms, they still look at life with me. Maybe what I will do is hide my child's whereabouts from the public. I will still look after my children "Then how much money did you make in one night?" I asked in a short tone. Joseph Guezz looked very relaxed, he played with the edge of the glass slowly with his index finger. Since then he has been teasing me with that little treat. "Five thousand dollars,
Emma's POV I dressed neatly when I was about to go to work, and then I left the house and walked away while praying that my work would run smoothly and that there would be no problems. I was walking happily without realizing that I ran into James Parker who was very arrogant and liked to show off what he had. At the same time, James Parker and I looked at each other, making me immediately want to turn around and look for another way, but the result? James Parker actually said something that annoyed me. "You want to go to work, right?" James Parker's voice started to be heard, causing me, who previously didn't want to pay attention to James Parker, to end up arguing with the man. I don't like having to argue with James Parker at all because I'd rather go to work than have to argue with that guy especially since it's not that important. "Can't you see for yourself whether I'm going to work? You should have known that, instead of having me argue like this.
Emma's POV I nodded my head again, a sign that I understood what Scarlett was saying. We finally went back to work, but Scarlett said goodbye for a moment to take out last night's trash that she forgot to throw out. I nodded my head and let Scarlett take out the trash. However, as I followed Scarlett's body which was getting further away, I thought I saw a man standing near Scarlett and chatting with the man, but his face was very familiar even though the man was wearing a mask and a thick jacket. I frowned, I thought the man was Scarlett's boyfriend because so far it seemed as if Scarlett had never had an intimate conversation with a man. In my heart, I smiled and immediately continued my work without thinking too much, especially as I felt that this man was Scarlett's business and I should not interfere in their affairs. Logan's POV I saw him come face-to-face with James Parker. There isn't the slightest feeling that makes me want to help him or let him
Logan's POV "Just wait, then you'll know what time we close, don't ask too many questions." Scarlett looked at me with a cynical look, I could only exhale lazily because that woman made me have to wait. "But waiting for her is like me waiting for something uncertain!" I got annoyed but Scarlett didn't care what I said, of course I got annoyed. I immediately left the place with mixed feelings, between annoyed and tired of waiting for that woman. From a distance, I could see Emma getting ready to go home. I wanted to approach that woman but it was difficult for me to do. Yes, it's not as easy as turning the palm of your hand, I can't possibly just approach her. I looked closer and behind me, there was Scarlett who seemed to be giving a code that I shouldn't get too close to Emma and could only see her from a distance. I complied, I didn't demand more than what was given at all. After walking for a while, I couldn't think about what to do after t
Logan's POV “Yes, yes, yes, it's up to you. Have fun waiting." After saying that Scarlett just walked away leaving me alone again. Well, at least it's better to be alone! Instead of being with Scarlett, the woman scolded me. I took shelter here for quite a long time, until the night before. I could see Emma like she was done working. I could see the tired look clearly on the woman's face. I followed Emma's steps carefully. Of course, I've been wearing my mask since earlier. I'm also not ready if Emma finds out the real facts. I could see the woman entering a mini market, I waited a few minutes. After that, he came out carrying a black plastic bag. There I could see biscuits. Ah, that's a souvenir for my children? I followed Emma, but I also kept quite a distance, I didn't want Emma to get suspicious. Emma also looked back several times, it seemed she realized that I was following her. People looked strangely at me, bu
Emma's POV “Ah, never mind. Forget it. I wanted to find something for you, that’s why I’m here,” Joseph asked, looking at me seriously.“What exactly are you talking about?”“About my offer at the party, the discount is still valid for you, how about it? Do you want to hire me?” he asked innocently again.Crazy! That guy is really crazy!“No! How many times have I told you that I’m not interested in things like that at all? Everything I went through was just an accident!” I explained.“Yeah, I know. But there’s nothing wrong with it if you want, Ah, can I stay at your house for a few days?” I widened my eyes when I heard his words.Is that guy sane? We just met, I didn’t let him in, and what time? Does he want to stay for a while? Seriously! Is he sane? “We’re just helping each other, isn’t that beneficial to us?” he continued while looking at me seriously.“You’d better get out of here than say something unreasonable like this!” I said in annoyance.“Are you kicking me out?” he
James’s POV Now I am already neat with my shirt. Today is indeed a holiday, and I also planned to go on a date with Thea. What's wrong with me looking for a new atmosphere? I've been looking at my cell phone that rang several times, yes, it was Thea. I just glanced briefly, then returned to focus on the activity of buttoning my shirt. Indeed, Thea has been sending a lot of messages and calling since earlier. I feel very embarrassed because the woman doesn't seem to give me time to enjoy my own time. Initially, Thea was the one who invited me first, but the one who would come to my house was the woman, not me who approached the woman. This is so ridiculous! But the reality is like that, Thea is the one who will approach me at home. After everything is done, I immediately grab the flat object containing a thousand people. I immediately pick up my ringing phone. "Gosh, where have you been, me?" I've been calling you since earlier, but why didn't you reply?" Thea asked over th
James's POV "James, how about we have lunch? I'm really hungry, do you want to find food here? Or at a restaurant?" Thea asked, trying to change the subject."How about we go to the mall first, is there anything you want to buy? I'll pay, how about it?" Thea, who heard it, immediately nodded enthusiastically.Currently, Thea and I are in a shopping center. Thea is, of course, very happy about this.How come? Walking with a handsome and established man, isn't that a sign of good luck for her?Thea certainly seems to have found a diamond when she is close to me. I am loyal to Thea. Just like this, I have become a noble, what if Thea can become my wife? Isn't it certain that Thea's life will be happy for seven generations? How can that be? Since I had offered Thea expensive goods, of course, Thea didn't want to waste the golden opportunity. "It's not a loss for me to ask me out," the woman muttered hap
Emma's POV The journey home felt lighter with their cheerful voices along the way. They kept talking about the animals they wanted to see, the games they wanted to play, and the delicious food they imagined they could try at the tourist attractions. Although tired, I felt grateful to have four children who always made me smile in the midst of all the chaos of life. And I knew that no matter what happened in the future, as long as I had them, everything would be okay. When I arrived home, I was immediately greeted with laughter and screams of joy from my children. They ran around the room holding toys they brought home from daycare. Seeing them excited made my heart flutter. I immediately changed into more casual clothes, distracting myself from the tiring day. After changing, I headed to the kitchen to prepare dinner. Even though I was tired, nothing was more satisfying to me than cooking for my children. They all loved pasta, so I decided to make
Emma's POV The question hit me hard. Yes, I was thinking about Joseph, the man who always made me feel safe, but I also knew that behind every lie I made to protect my feelings, there was a huge void that no one could fill. Not even Logan. But I couldn't just admit it. I swallowed, hardening my heart. "Yes, you're right, President Logan," I said firmly. "I like another man. And that's why I don't want you to keep bothering me. So, please, stop all this. Stop making me feel special because I don't want it." My words sounded firm, but inside, everything felt like a mess. Logan was silent, saying nothing. His gaze changed—disappointed, hurt, and maybe a little angry. But I knew that what I was doing was the only way to stop this madness. Logan shouldn't get too close to me. I wasn't the one for him. Logan finally nodded, though his eyes still flashed with disbelief. "If that's what you want, Emma," he said, his voice colder than before. "I'll stop."
Logan’s POVI was silent, feeling the weight of this burden on my shoulders. What if Scarlett was right? What if I was going to lose Emma, not because of my past, but because of the lie I’d been hiding?“But what if she can’t forgive me?” I asked, almost in despair.Scarlett smiled thinly. “If she loves you, she’ll understand. But you have to give her the chance to make that decision. You can’t live in fear all the time.”I knew Scarlett was right. I couldn’t live in the shadow of this lie. If I truly loved Emma, I had to give her the truth, no matter how hard it was.Scarlett stared at me for a moment, then took a deep breath. “Logan, you know what you have to do. Don’t waste this chance.”I nodded slowly, feeling my resolve begin to strengthen. Maybe it was time for me to stop hiding. Maybe it was time for me to face the truth, no matter the consequences.Scarlett stood up and straightened her clothes before walkin
Logan's POV "We will be restructuring the team soon, and starting today, Scarlett will be appointed general manager to replace Matthew." The room fell silent. Everyone looked shocked. Emma's eyes widened, and Scarlett looked like she couldn't believe what I had just said. "President Logan..." Scarlett finally said in a shaky voice, clearly uncomfortable with the situation. "Is... this final?" I didn't budge. "Yes. It's final." "But why me?" Scarlett asked again, her eyes staring at me with a confused look as if she didn't want to believe what she had just heard. "And why now? There was no warning, no prior discussion." "Scarlett," I said in a colder tone. "You know this company needs a leader who can make quick decisions. You're the right person for that." She was still looking at me with doubt, and out of the corner of my eye, I could see Emma looking confused and a little anxious t
Emma's POVI opened my office door with shaking hands, trying to calm myself after what happened earlier. My head was still full of all the commotion that happened, but I couldn't let it bother me any longer. As I stepped into the room, my gaze fell on my desk, which was usually my sanctuary, but this time it felt like a burden. I sat down on the chair, took a deep breath, and tried to think clearly, but my head was filled with voices colliding with each other.A moment later, my office door opened slowly, and Scarlett walked in. Her expression immediately changed when she saw my face which must have looked confused."Emma, what happened outside?" Scarlett asked, her eyes full of worry. "I heard the commotion, and everyone was talking about you."I took a deep breath, feeling the weight on my chest getting heavier as I had to tell this again. "Thea came… and she slapped me in front of everyone," I said, still not believing that it really happene
Emma's POVWhen Logan pulled my hand, I could only stare for a few seconds. The atmosphere around me felt so foreign, even though I had just arrived at the office a few minutes ago. And suddenly, Thea came attacking me like a storm. Then Logan appeared, like a hero protecting the victim, but I was not a victim, and I didn't want him to protect me like this. Especially with the way he handled the situation earlier, telling Thea to leave and then canceling the business cooperation. It was too much.I pulled my hand from his grip, and the feelings that were boiling in my chest immediately exploded."President Logan, what are you doing?" I asked in a firm tone, trying to calm myself even though my blood was still boiling. My eyes looked directly into his calm eyes. "Why are you here? Shouldn't you be at the head office?"Logan was surprised to see my attitude. He frowned, then said calmly, "I was going to continue the problem here, but then I saw Thea
Thea’s POV"He... he slapped me, Logan," I said, my voice shaking. "I don't know what I did to make her mad." My lie slipped out of my mouth, and I saw Logan's gaze change. But before he could react, a doctor came in with water and wet towels, trying to tend to me. Meanwhile, Emma seemed rooted to the spot, not knowing what to say. Maybe she knew that no matter what happened next, everyone here already saw her as the bad guy. I had won, at least for now. I looked up at Logan's face, hoping he would show more sympathy. But Logan's expression was not what I expected. Instead, there was something different in his eyes, a coldness I had never seen before. When he finally spoke, his voice was firm, and surprisingly, it was not worry that came out of it, but cynicism. "Thea, you don't have to pretend anymore," he said flatly, releasing his grip on my arm roughly, causing my body to fall back slightly. I was shocked. What was this?
Thea's POVI swaggered into the lobby of the *City of Men* branch, my high heels clicking loudly on the marble floor, drawing the attention of several employees. Let them stare, I wanted everyone to know that I wasn't playing around. Straightening my back and lifting my chin, I searched for the person who had made me lose my mind."Emma!" I shouted loudly, my voice echoing throughout the room.Several people stopped talking and stared at me. I didn't care. My anger was already at its peak, and I wasn't going to let that woman get away this time. Where was she? Where was the woman who tried to ruin my life?Just then, the elevator doors opened, and there she stood. Emma. With her calm appearance, she seemed unfazed by my arrival, but that only made my anger worse. How could she be so calm after trying to take Logan away from me? Our eyes met, and I could see the shock on her face.Without thinking, I walked closer, each step strengthening
Cordelia’s POVI watched from a distance, watching Thea’s every move quietly as she exited Logan’s office. Her aura of frustration was palpable, and it caught my attention. In fact, I had been observing Logan and his surroundings for some time now, waiting for the right moment. Thea was the perfect tool for my plan. When she walked out of Logan’s office with a quick stride, I knew the time had come. With swift steps, I approached her before she could reach the elevator. My steps were quick, and without hesitation, I blocked her path. Her eyes narrowed at me, unaware of who I was or what I was about to do. I smiled, tilted my head slightly, and stared deeply into her eyes. “Who are you…?” she asked, her voice filled with disbelief and confusion. I didn’t need to answer her question. Instead, I let my eyes change. In an instant, my normal irises turned bright red, a radiance of power radiating with an intensity that made Thea freeze. As she star