Jonathan's grip on Rowan's wrist tightened, restricting her movements, but upon seeing someone approaching whom he seemed to know, he finally released his hand from pinning her to the wall. He took a step back, though his grip on her wrist remained firm.Flora, who had been holding David's arm intimately, looked at the scene with surprise. Her eyes widened in astonishment, especially upon witnessing the awkward position in which she found Rowan. A gleeful smile briefly flickered in Flora's eyes as she noticed Rowan's embarrassed expression. She couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction.With a confused expression, Flora addressed Rowan, her voice filled with curiosity. "Miss Rowan, you are..."Johnson had initially felt rejected and furious after Rowan's ruthless dismissal and being interrupted by others. However, as he glanced up and saw the approaching person, his face immediately transformed into a smiling expression. He recognized her as the heir of a prominent company, but t
Rowan's heart pounded in her chest as she mustered every ounce of remaining hope and strength. With a desperate cry for help, she shouted at the top of her lungs, her voice trembling with fear. But the echo of her plea was met with a haunting silence, emphasizing her isolation.Johnson's malicious smirk deepened as he mocked her futile attempt. "Save your breath, darling," he sneered. "There's no one around for miles. No one will come to your rescue."Just as Johnson finished his cruel words, a sudden interruption shattered the tense atmosphere. A pair of black leather shoes silently appeared within his line of sight. Startled, he looked up and gasped."Mr. David... President?" Johnson stammered, his voice laced with fear.David's presence was commanding, his eyes piercing through Johnson's soul. "What do you think you're doing to her? My wife " he asked calmly, his tone belying the fury in his gaze. The weight of his question hung heavily in the air, leaving Johnson quaking with fear
The atmosphere in the car was filled with an uncomfortable silence as Rowan and David made their way back to the mansion. Neither of them uttered a word to each other. Rowan couldn't help but wonder if David was upset because she had been conversing with another man. However, she quickly dismissed the thought, reminding herself that she wasn't Flora, the love of his life."This is Rowan, not Flora. This is me, not his devil incarnate sweet potatoes," Rowan thought to herself, savoring the sweet scent of David's cologne that she had missed dearly.Her cheeks flushed as the memory of Flora's expression when David declared that he would take Rowan home resurfaced in her mind. Flora had attempted to intervene, considering she had arrived in Richard's car. But David's unexpected possessiveness had surprised even Rowan, almost making her feel like a cherished lover. Although it wasn't the case, Rowan found herself relishing in his attention."I can't allow her to drive herself home. All the
Rowan's peaceful slumber was abruptly disrupted by the incessant buzzing of her phone. Reluctantly, she tried to reach for it, finding it difficult to fully awaken from her sleep. Blocking her ears with pillows, she hoped to drown out the persistent ringing.The phone continued to ring relentlessly, refusing to relent, until she finally dragged herself out of bed to reluctantly answer the call."Rowan, what time is it? Aren't you coming to work?!" Rolland's booming voice nearly pierced her eardrums.Groggily, she glanced at the alarm clock on her bedside table and panicked. "Oops, I overslept! Rolland, please ask for a day off for me. I'll hurry over right away.""Forget it. It's already noon by the time you get here. I'll cover your shift. Just have a good rest today."Rolland paused for a moment, then lowered his voice abruptly. "Are you okay? What happened yesterday? What did David say? Did he still want a divorce, or did you guys have a good night together?" Rolland inquired."It'
Rowan was taken aback by Maria's words, her mind reeling with disbelief. She had to ask for confirmation, hoping against hope that it was all a misunderstanding. "Is David... at home this morning?" she inquired, her voice trembling.Maria nodded, her eyes widening with surprise. Breaking free from her usual reticence, she spoke hurriedly. "Yes, madam. He's been here since morning. I was just as shocked as you are. He hasn't been home for weeks, and he rarely spends a night here. He even mentioned wanting mung bean porridge, but he only had a little... By the way, madam, would you like some before you go out?"Rowan shook her head, still trying to process the unexpected revelation. "No, thank you. I'll have it in the evening," she managed to reply, her voice barely above a whisper."Alright," Maria responded, her earlier question forgotten.But Rowan couldn't let go of what she had just heard. She asked Maria if everything she had said was true, still struggling to believe it."Yes, ma
As David's voice seductively whispered into Rowan's ear, she instinctively pushed him away, unsettled by his words and the sudden proximity, unsure of their meaning.When Rowan lifted her gaze and glared at David, she discovered him looking at her calmly. In his dark and profound eyes, she sensed a myriad of emotions, yet they remained still, devoid of any movement.Suddenly, Rowan snapped out of her daze, as if a bucket of icy water had been poured over her, and David reverted to his usual self – cold and unyielding as ice."I already warned you long ago, when you married me, not to expect anything from me besides the title of Mrs. Thompson. How could you forget?" David's words pierced through Rowan, causing her to bite her lip, refusing to utter a single word.Unfazed, David continued, "This afternoon, I signed a contract with your company. If you unilaterally fail to uphold the agreement, not only will the company suffer misfortune, but you will also be required to pay a hefty sum
Rowan was only seven years old when she met David during a school holiday. It was a day like any other, with Rowan heading towards the playground when tCSMee troublemaking boys suddenly appeared. They taunted her, calling her names and pushing her to the ground. Tears streamed down Rowan's face as she feared what might happen next. But just when she thought things couldn't get any worse, David came to her rescue, fearlessly standing up to the bullies and defending her.If David hadn't shown up when he did, Rowan shuddered to think what might have befallen her. The boys could have left their cruel marks on her, as they often did. But David's timely intervention saved her from further harm.Sadly, that fateful day marked the end of their time together at that school during the holidays. However, after much searching, Rowan eventually discovered that the boy who had come to her aid went to a school just a couple of streets away. He was known for his outstanding academic achievements and
At that moment, Rowan and Rolland stood there, determined to find a way to clear her name. Suddenly, an idea came to Rolland's mind."Rowan, why don't you talk to David? He witnessed how Mr. Johnson tried to force himself on you, and he might help. Besides, he publicly declared you as his partner," Rolland suggested. However, Rowan shook her head, recalling how David had mistreated her the previous night."Let's find another solution," Rowan muttered.So Rowan and Rolland continued discussing for a while, trying to find a solution to their problem. But when they couldn't come up with any answers, they decided to return to work for now and brainstorm a solution later.As they made their way back to their office department, even though it wasn't yet time to resume work and there wasn't much to do, several staff members in their department gathered in the rest area. They stood close together, whispering, their eyes fixed on the TV screen."Wow, isn't David Thompson the president of The O