If Cassius’ first task is to meet Zion in work, then Harriet’s task today as Astell’s daughter is to buy everything she needs. Her father brought Harriet and Reese to the mall that Astell owns. Today, they had to buy dress, jewelries, shoes, bags… anything they want, they can get it. This is what Harriet said when she knows she does not need to continue saving her own money as she will be instantly rich once she became Astell’s daughter. Yet, she couldn’t bring herself to feel excited. “Look at this! Sister, this bag is so good!” Reese exclaimed while pointing the bag. Harriet stared at her stepsister who seems enjoying shopping with their father’s money. Reese looks happier than ever, maybe with the thoughts that she hit a jackpot by becoming Astell’s adopted daughter. Either way, Harriet concluded that Reese isn’t just happy that she can buy anything, but because of last night. Gawking at Reese, Harriet recalled her conversation with Marie this early morning: “What? You saw Re
Harriet would never forget the face of the people who bullied her in her high school days. Even their names stuck in her head: Jannah, Cherry and Kimberly. They are Madell’s friends who are older than Madell, but stick close with the brat because they adore her brother, Zion. Before Harriet attended to her school, Madell told a lie to the three. She said that Harriet is an obsess girl who follows Zion around and who claimed that she’s Zion’s girlfriend. Thus, the three despised her and did their best to make high school’s life harder for Harriet. At first, their pranks were bearable. They hid her shoes, put garbage in his locker, bumped onto her and hide her bag. However, as time passed by, things went worst. They were so annoyed that no matter how they bullied Harriet, she did not fight back or talk bad about them. In addition to that, Harriet kept it secret from Zion and the chairman. They all thought that Harriet is b*tch in disguise of angel. One day, they brought Harriet at t
Harriet’s POV Actually, today isn’t the first time I met my high school bullies after many years. Since our last encounter in school, the three transferred to another school and some studied overseas. Then, I got no news about them. Not that I wanted to have. I was thankful that our paths haven’t crossed yet. However one day, during the party for the successful project of Fantell together with the newly built hospital, I saw the three together inside the hall. Jannah, Cherry and Kimberly are together inside the hall. They were giggling while holding their wine glasses in refined way. Thankfully, the three did not see me at that time. I researched about them and found out that Jannah’s father built a new hospital and the other two fathers are shareholders. They wanted to sign with Astell Wyatt but unfortunately, my father declined dealing with them. Fantell group was the one who made deal with the project instead. Since then and now, many investor would try to reach my father. Ye
Third Person’s POV Zion brought Cassius to an office limited only for Cassius. The office size is about 1500 SQM with two levels, and the lower level will be the workstation.The office design was conceptualized to be a place which being leisure is also conductive for people to work in creative environment, a workplace to enjoy. The zoning space is justified keeping the main cabin with attached conference at the rear to to main privacy as well as visually connecting it to front office. As the front office space is narrow with regards to rear part, the front space is used as a gallery with walls in cement finish highlighting the project display.This is a place which the chairman of Fantell designed himself. However, no one yet used the office, and Cassius will be the first one.“I heard that this office was designed by our grandfather,” Zion said while looking around the place. “No one used this yet,” he added then packed his gaze towards Cassius.The stare Zion gave to Cassius is so
Zion knows exactly why his father is anxious against Cassius.Finn is afraid that Cassius will inherit the company. For that, he is so eager to find Cassius’ weakness, including the reason why he had to stay in New York and suddenly came back. There is no doubt why Finn summoned Cassius at the first day of his work. Nevertheless, Zion is sure that his father is boiling in anger early this morning as soon as he heard the Cassius will be an architect of the company.He’s excited to see how will Finn deal with his anger. However, he’s also worried about Cassius.The first time Cassius tried to step inside the mansion and met Zion’s parents, he was on the verge of losing his consciousness.Little later, the two arrived in front of the vice president’s office.Standing in front of the entrance, Zion turned his head to Cassius who appeared calm and compose. But he knows that deep inside, Cassius is turning vulnerable. “Are you really sure about meeting my father and being with the same ro
Harriet’s POV Father brought Reese and I to a restaurant to eat for lunch. We are eating inside a VIP room in the restaurant. Foods were served and to my surprise, they are all my favorites. Dad said before that when I was a kid, I used to like my mother’s favorites food too. For a brief moment, I wished I could remember my childhood days. Although there’s a attachment between father and I, it is not easy to feel comfortable with my dad who’s not been with me for long years. We need more time for us to get closer. Either way, I can see all of his efforts. He came to eat lunch with us despite having busy schedules. As the chairman of Wyatt corporation, it is not surprising that he’ll work more than most of the employees. Everyone things that being a multi-billionaire and a lease is all golf and sunshine. But a leader works long hours per weekdays, and also put in an additional four hours per weekend day, on average. However, father must be so eager to spend time with me, even if I
Third Person’s POV When Astell told that he will announce Harriet as Nadia Wyatt during the birthday celebration, Reese felt the envious burning in her body. She knew that Harriet deserves that much because she’s the legitimate child. Yet, even if Reese is only an adopted daughter, she wished that Astell would announce her as part of the Wyatt family too. Again, she felt so damn frustrated that her first plan failed. Only if Harriet did not accidentally drink the poison in the party, then, Reese will be the legitimate child whom Astell will announce. While she was bitter with jealousy, Harriet asked her something. [“What do you think, Reese? Does my real name suit me? Nadia Wyatt. It suits me better, right?”] As soon as Harriet asked the question, Reese felt a weird occurrence. She heard silent voices inside her mind all of a sudden. [“Nadia! Nadia! You will help me, right? Right?!” “Pfft! Nadia. It is so funny to hear this name from the real owner.”] The voices she heard ins
Everyone in the ground floor of the Fantell company watch Reese went inside the building with a huge smile on her lips and a body guard by her side. Treading proud with her head held high, Reese stood in front of the information desk. “Excuse me,” she called the employee. “Good afternoon,” the employee greeted, as she tossed a stare on the body guard beside her. She’s certain that Reese has a powerful back up, even though she doesn’t look quite elegant and rich. Only her clothes and the guard beside her made her look intimidated. “I came here to meet the second grandchild of the chairman. Director Zion,” Reese said. “I’ll call to his office. May I know your name, ma’am?” the employee asked, grabbing the telephone. “Just tell him that the daughter of Astell Wyatt is looking for him.” Astell Wyatt. It is a name known by many people, especially in the business world. He is one of the richest man living during the 20th Century, who’s earning billion dollars every month. Everyone wa
Spring came. The air began to warm, the temperature rose slowly and the snow begins to melt. Tree buds started greening and preparing itself to grow. It was a wonderful and joyful season which wrapped the cool winter. Another year together, Cassius, Harriet and their daughter welcomed the new season. It’s been 6 years since Cassius and Harriet tied knots through wedding. Their daughter, Jaime, turned 5 this year. Yet, every time they looked back what happened before, it made them feel as if everything was just yesterday. They changed the future, saved lives, avoided regrets. Now, they are living happily with each other, while calling everything as their ‘past.’ “Mom!” Under the sun rays which made the horizon looked beautiful against the clouds, Harriet looked back to see the child running towards her side. It was relaxing listening to the singing of the birds and the dancing of the trees. Yet, for Harriet, seeing the smile in her daughter’s lips was the prettiest thing that
Reese was running away. She heard that Zion would come in that place and she doesn't want her beloved man to see her in this state. Especially, when Zion remembered what happened in the future.But on her way out of the park, a tall man blocked her way.She looked up and fell onto the ground when she saw Zion.He stood there, like a calm lake with no waves, even if the wind was blowing hard tonight.At some point, Reese held her breath. In a situation like this, she could not do anything but stay on the ground while looking at him.“Where are you going? I think we have things to settle first,” Zion uttered.“Z-Zion. I…”“Don’t bother making any excuses. It won’t work. I remembered everything.”“I k-know,” she said before she started chuckling sarcastically. “I know that you would not forgive me for fooling you. I let Harriet die. The woman you love died so I don’t expect you to understand me.”A frown appeared on his nonchalant face.Slowly, Reese crawled into him and held his hands.
At the time Zion found who killed his Grandpa, he received news that Harriet died in the prison. How did she die? Did someone kill her inside the cell? No. She was sentenced to death. Something that Zion did not imagine would happen. He and Reese made a deal. Reese promised that she will do her best to get Harriet out of the prison, and that is by confessing Astell about Harriet’s real identity. In exchange, Zion had to marry Reese even if she’s an impostor. Zion gambled his whole life just to protect Harriet. But in the end, Harriet died. Why didn’t he hear anything about this beforehand? He realized that everyone fooled him. Reese and him weren’t allied. Instead, Reese joined hands with the people around him to keep it secret that Harriet was going to die in the prison. Knowing it was late, Zion went to the prison. ‘Harriet. Harriet.’ On his way, he continued calling out to her even though he knew that an answer would not come back. He did not know the reason why. It just
Harriet’s POVMy heart raced and my chest tightened as the cold fist of understanding squeezed the breath out of me.Reese pushed me, and now, I am underwater.The moonlight above mocked me.It was getting so hard. I guessed my legs were still moving, but I couldn’t feel my toes anymore. The water snugged in around me.My limbs were willing to win this fight. But soon, they decided to rest.I took a deep breath as the water closed in around me.‘I’ll never see my father again.’‘And Cassius, he will cry if I die, right?’The light filtering down through the water mocked me. A slight pressure pushed on my chest from the inside.My clothes swirled uselessly around me, weighing down even further. A ringing filled my ears, but otherwise it’s quiet. My lungs burnt. I clamped my shut trying to kick my legs. The urge to breathe is unbearable. My chest was going to explode.‘No.No…I don’t want to die again.I didn’t come back to be in this state again.Please…’As I prayed so hard, I watche
Cassius shoved his hand inside his pocket. He made sure that he brought the ring with him before going to Harriet’s mansion. He wanted to rent a huge place to do his proposal. But he changed his mind. If there’s one good place to do it, then it is the Wyatt’s garden. Smiling, Cassius entered the mansion. As he stepped inward, Cris, the maid, stopped when she saw him. “Sir Cassius!” she gasped. Cassius looked at the maid who called him in a surprised tone. Cris ran towards him. She was very confused. “W-Why are you here, Sir?” Cris asked. Cassius forged a cough as he shyly answered, “W-Where’s Harriet? I came here to meet her.” “Huh?” That’s weird. As far as Cris can remember, it was Cassius who texted Harriet to meet him in the Damsel park. But, here he is, looking for her. “This morning, I lost my phone. So, I was worried if Harriet was waiting for my text or call,” Cassius added. It was true that he lost his phone this morning, but he was only saying an excuse to see Harr
Harriet couldn’t sleep well that night. She rolled onto her bed, thinking how and when would Cassius propose to her. She was very excited. “You look like you’re in a good mood,” Astell noticed while eating breakfast with his daughter. Harriet smiled at him and said, “Yes. It is because I found something that I shouldn’t see. Now, I am excited.” Astell chuckled. Despite everything that happened lately, he was glad that his daughter is feeling alright. “What is your plan today?” Astell asked. “I am going to check the new project you are working on. You told me to learn more, so I am doing my best to follow your steps, father.” “Really? I don’t want to force you to take this path. If you want something to achieve, you can have it.” “No, father. Ever since I worked as Grandpa’s secretary, I knew that I love this job. Please, let me enjoy learning from your line of work.” At first, Astell doubted if Harriet would really like to continue his journey as the owner of Wyatt corporation
Harriet’s POV It’s been one month since that day. I would never forget the time I saw the truth in my own eyes. That moment when Zion was begging his father to come back. [“Poor child. I did my best. But I guess you are more qualified to teach him.”] Those were the murderer's last words before disappeared. All along, we suspected Sherly, Finn, Madell or Reese. In the end, we discovered that the murderer was neither of them, but residing in one of them. It was Finn’s personality, Victor. When Cassius and I arrived in the mansion to save the Chairman, we only saw Grandpa gasping for air on the floor while holding his neck, and Zion begging his father. It was quite a sight to remember; the sight where the future changed and no one died. The Chairman was taken to the hospital. Finn either, before the police took him and interrogated. When Grandpa regained his consciousness, he told us everything, from the fact that Victor killed Diana in order to protect the police. Until now, Gran
Sorren called Finn after meeting Elona. The prosecutor was still interrogating Madell, and Reese was on the run. Yet, Sorren does not want another day regretting not knowing the truth. More than the corporation’s reputation, Sorren prioritized saving his son from the nightmare and protecting the people around him. Thus, he sat in front of Finn, with Jasmine tea settled on the center table. No one took a sip as they talked in silent arguments with their eyes. Just like in the original future. “Why did you call me? I was very busy, father. Also, it is also weird for you to look for me when I know how much you hate me.” “Why did you do that, Finn?” Sorren asked. Finn stared at his father and tilted his head. “What do you mean?” Sorren gritted his teeth as he stared at his son. “Why did you kill Diana?” Finn’s eyes widened. He lowered his head and acted, “I don’t know what you are talking about. Diana left me a long time ago. She’s not dead!” “W-What?” Then with his head ha
A week ago, Zion met with the owner of Elona boutique. Sitting across Zion, Elona smiled. She stared at the young man who resembled his parents, the handsome Finn and the gorgeous Sherly. Then, with a grin on her lips, she said, “It seemed that everyone from that family came and visited my shop. The father, the mother and the daughter. And now, It’s you. It made me feel like I am already part of the family.” Zion observed Elona’s sneer before he mimicked her expression; the kind of beam that wouldn’t reach the eyes. “To be a real part of our family, meeting my father, mother and sister isn’t enough. There is one person you should meet,” Zion responded. “Do you mean you?” “Somehow. But there’s one more person. That’s the head of the house, my Grandpa, the Chairman of Fantell group.” Elona stopped for a moment before she chuckled. “Wait a minute. Is that a threat? Did you come here to threaten your father’s mistress?” “No. Even if you are his real mistress, I wouldn’t waste my