Emily flinched when she woke up. Her eyes flickered. The room looked strange to her.
"What happened? Why am I here? Wasn't the last time I ...." Suddenly, the man with an umbrella flashed in her memory. Emily gasped, her eyes widened to the max. "I fell asleep on the street? In front of that man?" Emily sighed in disbelief. Panicking, she hurriedly got up. When the blanket was lifted, her heart almost jumped out of her throat. She was wearing nothing but a men's t-shirt! "Gosh! What happened last night? Could it be ... that guy took advantage of me?" Imagining what might have happened to her, Emily clutched her head. Her eyes were red with annoyance. "Why am I so careless? What should I explain to Cayden later? Then Louis ... he will definitely curse at me. Mom and Dad ... they will definitely be sad and disappointed." Emily closed her eyes tightly. She hoped it was just a dream, but her regret only felt even more real. "How come I repeat Mom's fate? Sleeping with a stranger? Seriously! Mom is lucky that Daddy turned out to be a good person. While I ...." As she was guessing what kind of guy had slept with her, someone stepped in with a cup of hot chocolate. "Hey, you're awake. How are you? Nothing hurts, right?" Emily stared wide-eyed at the handsome man who was only wearing shorts. His perfect muscles were on full display. Emily forgot to blink at such a sight. "Is this the guy who slept with me? Is he the same as Daddy? A successful businessman who was tricked into sleeping with a girl he didn't know?" Emily thought with a tense expression. After one breath, Emily gritted her teeth and gripped the blanket beneath her feet. 'What's the use of being handsome but immoral? He clearly mentioned my name last night. He knows who I am. A good man can't possibly take a chance in my bad situation. This guy is just a psychopath with a handsome face!' "You!" Emily jumped out of bed and pushed his shoulder with all her strength. Whether it was because she was still weak or the man was too strong, she was the one who staggered backwards. "You brazen jerk! Just because I fainted, you dare take the chance?" The man looked at Emily with a questioning expression. "What chance?" Emily pointed her index finger and put on a fierce look. "You think that by sleeping with me, I will ask for your responsibility? You think it's that easy to make me yours? Don't expect it! I will never accept a depraved man like you into my life. Never!" "Wait a minute." The man raised one hand. "You've misunderstood. I didn't sleep with you. I'm just helping you." Suddenly, Emily threw a punch at his chest. "You think I'm stupid? I woke up without any clothes. Then you come like this." "You're still wearing clothes. Don't you see my t-shirt on your body?" Emily looked down following his gaze. Noticing the body shape printed on the t-shirt, she quickly crossed her arms in front of her chest. Her frustration now doubled. "You still dare to deny?" Emily shouted angrily. "Miss Harper, calm down. This is not what you imagine. I had to change your wet clothes. But I swear, I didn't do anything lewd. I look like this because I just finished exercising." Emily's brows furrowed studying him. His expression looked honest, but still suspicious. "You know what? You'll definitely regret it. My parents and siblings will not remain silent. Soon, they will hire the best lawyer to put you in prison." The man sighed tiredly. "You can't sue me, Miss Harper. I'm innocent. Didn't you see that couch?" Emily glanced in the direction pointed. A pillow and a blanket were still messy there. "We sleep in different places. I'm not a jerk. Don't you remember? I was the one who saved you from that stalker. Now drink this hot chocolate. Calm your mind. You must have been really scared last night." Emily stared at what was being offered with knitted eyebrows. Then, in one swift movement, she took the cup and threw the hot liquid to him. "Hey ...." The man wiped the hot chocolate that had soaked his stomach and shorts. "Why did you splash me?" "That's the consequence because you dare to play with me. You must have put drugs in there. What are your plans after this? Sell me?" Emily asked loudly. The man's face was now covered with wrinkles. "Why do you still not believe me?" "Which fool would believe what you say? A man and a woman sleeping together naked? What else can a man do if not take advantage?" The handsome guy closed her eyes for a moment. After a faint shake of his head, he snorted in resignation. "Okay, whatever. You want to report me? Go ahead." He turned to face a door. Before he managed to take a step, Emily grabbed his arm. "Where are you going?" "Bathroom. I have to douse my stomach. Can't you see my skin has turned red? The chocolate was hot." Emily chuckled dryly, her head shook. "Liar! I know you want to run away. I won't let you do it until you take responsibility." The man sighed again faintly. "What responsibility? You want me to marry you? Weren't you the one who rejected the idea earlier? What would people say if the Savior Group heiress married a man whose background was unclear?" Emily raised her chin. "You must be punished according to the laws." The man massaged his temples. After taking a deep breath, he looked at Emily with all seriousness. "Should we check it out?" Emily blinked. Her eyes widened slightly. "Checking what?" "Are you still a virgin or not." Emily's head snapped back. Before she could answer, the man continued, "You've never done it before, right? Therefore, let's prove it. If you're still a virgin, that means I didn't touch you last night." Emily's eyes flickered rapidly. Why didn't she think of that way before? She didn't need to explain anything to Cayden if she was still a virgin. But, was it possible that the shirtless guy really didn't sleep with her? "H-how can we prove it?" Her lips trembled. The man raised his eyebrows in disbelief. "You really don't understand or expect me to help you? Is it okay if these two fingers ...." He moved his head downwards, pointing at something he seemed reluctant to see. Emily subconsciously held her breath. She could feel her cheeks warm. "Where's my phone?" she asked suddenly. The man pointed at the table. Without any words, Emily took her phone, went into the bathroom, then locked the door. "Is it true that he didn't touch me? How can I prove it? Tsk, I shouldn't shy away every time Mom or Aunt wants to teach me about this." Leaning against the door, Emily did an internet search. After a few moments, she shuddered in horror. "How dare he trick me? The two-finger test is invalid. Luckily I didn't do it." While squinting, Emily read another article. Once she finished, she turned into a statue. "That's the only sign? But I don't feel pain. That means he didn't touch me?" Emily closed her eyes and took a deep breath. She regretted making accusations without evidence. "So, you still want to throw me in jail?" the handsome guy asked when Emily came out of the bathroom. Emily pressed her lips with her chin. "Who wouldn't be suspicious with our condition? You should wear better clothes when you met me, and you shouldn't ask if anything hurt." The man sighed in amusement. "I asked that because your head hit the pavement last night. Didn't you look in the mirror earlier? Your temple is bruised." Emily stared wide-eyed, but to keep her dignity, she quickly controlled her expression. "Still, you're in the wrong." The man could only snort. "Now that everything is clear, it's my turn to check myself. If anything happens, you have to take responsibility." Emily furtively glanced down. His muscular stomach was indeed red, and the chocolate had soaked perfectly through his shorts. When the man was about to walk away, she quickly blocked the door with her arms. "Wait a minute." "What else? Do you want to be responsible if I can't have any child?" Emily pursed her lips. She hesitated, "Are you gay?"The man was stunned, his pride hurt. He never expected someone to accuse him of being gay. "What kind of question is that?" Emily put on a haughty look. "You changed my clothes last night. You must have seen my bare body. It seems impossible that any man could resist such a big temptation." "Not all men are impudent, Miss Harper. Some men like me have good self-control. We know how to respect women," he stated with a nod. Emily tilted her head slightly. Her eyes narrowed. "That's too hard to believe. How can a normal guy stand looking at a woman's body without touching her? Unless, you're a bodyguard sent by Louis. You're afraid he'll fire you if he caught you touching me." The man took a deep breath. "You have a trust issue, apparently. You'll still think I'm a bodyguard even if I deny it, right?" Before Emily had time to reply, he entered the bathroom. Emily could only purse her lips. "If he's not Louis' bodyguard, then who is he?" she grumbled. At that moment, her e
"Did I see it correctly? That guy was carrying a knife?" the blonde whispered tensely. Another girl who was still sitting on the sidewalk swallowed hard. Before she could answer, her tall friend shrieked and covered her mouth with both hands. The guy in the hat had launched an attack. Drops of blood fell near Emily's feet, staining the sidewalk with their red color. "Jeez! We could end up at the police station again! Guys, let's go! Don't let the police arrive first!" the blonde exclaimed. While the three girls were helter-skeltering, Emily froze with her mouth and eyes wide open. She was too late to catch the attacker's hand. She also knew that blood had dripped on the sidewalk. However, why didn't she feel any pain? Emily bowed her head lower. Finding another hand gripping the blade of the knife, an inch in front of her stomach, she gasped. Her whole body was shaking. Only when someone pulled her back did she realize. Prince had saved her again. She didn't understand how h
"Who is Cayden?" The handsome guy raised an eyebrow. Emily spontaneously released her grip. Disappointment appeared on her face. "So you're not Cayden?" she asked faintly. The man frowned. He looked uncomfortable with Emily's gaze. After a blink, he held out his left hand. "Prince. Prince Evans. I think this is a more appropriate way to get acquainted." Emily didn't shake his hand. She lowered her gaze, sighing heavily. One of her hands rose to clutch her head. "What did I expect? How could this guy be Cayden?" she laughed bitterly. Before Emily had time to deal with her feelings, Prince snatched the phone from her grasp. "Hey!" Emily pulled on his leather jacket. She tried to get her phone back. Unfortunately, Prince already raised his arm. "What's your brother's name? Louis?" "What do you want? Don't mess around!" Emily jumped, but not high enough. "I want to call him. He should pick you up immediately," Prince said as he looked up at the screen. "
"I agree to the the condition as long as you don't fall in love with me," Prince said with gentle eyes. Emily gaped at a loss for words. After one blink, a dry laugh escaped her mouth. "You think I'll be interested in you?" Again, Prince shrugged his shoulders. "Love is hard to predict. It can come at any time, even at unexpected moments. And when it comes, is there anyone who can refuse it?" Pursing her lips, Emily raised her chin. "I already love someone. It's impossible for my heart to split. Never will I ever fall in love with you." Prince nodded with a subtle sneer. "Okay. If you're that sure, you don't need to be afraid of accepting the term and condition. As long as you don't love me, I won't do that either. But once you break it, this deal is over." "Okay!" Emily held out her hand. "From now on, you are my bodyguard. You will work professionally, without involving unnecessary feelings, because I will never fall in love with you." Prince shook Emily's right hand with
"Miss Harper? Are you listening to me?" Prince waved his hand. Emily spontaneously blinked. "Yes. I'm just curious. Is that what prompted you to make me the object of your photo?" Nodding, Prince dipped a piece of croissant into his hot chocolate. "Yeah, we can combine your popularity with my skills. Maybe it can help me to reach trending number one." Seeing how casually Prince imitated her style of devouring a croissant, Emily stopped chewing. "By the way, why did you order hot chocolate too?" Prince enjoyed his food. He only answered after swallowing. "Is it not allowed?" "I'm just curious why you didn't order coffee or tea? Why hot chocolate?" Prince took a small sip of his drink. "Because I like it." Emily's eyes narrowed. "Really? It doesn't suit your personality. People who like hot chocolate are usually warm and pleasant." Laughter escaped Prince. The sound was light and comfortable to the ear. "It hasn't even been 24 hours since we met. You already know my per
Emily looked around. There were no other cars near them. She looked up to the sky. No drone caught her eye. Suddenly, Louis' voice echoed again. "Tell me where you are! And who is that guy? Why are you making out with him? Is he Cayden?" Emily froze. "Making out?" "You just groped him! You even ...." Louis was choked. "What are you doing down there?" Emily sighed in disbelief. One of her hands started waving. "No. You've misunderstood. It's not what you think. I just .... Wait a minute. Where did you see all that?" "The owner of the car you rented knows who you are. He recorded you with a hidden camera. I think he deliberately broadcast it live to make a profit. The number of viewers is tens of thousands now," Louis explained, making Emily's lips tremble violently. "T-tens of thousands?" "Yes! The viewers were amazed to see your behavior. Many commented that they didn't expect you to be such a wild, aggressive woman." At that moment, Emily's eyes found a spot on the
"Where should I put your suitcase?" Prince asked in a low tone. For some reason, the hairs on Emily's neck bristled at the vibration. "Just put it there. All the things I want to bring are already in my small bag. Now you pack. Just bring one backpack." Prince nodded. With relaxed but swift movements, he began to sort out the things he needed to bring. Meanwhile, Emily walked towards the curtain. She removed the thick cloth. A second later, her eyes were stunned by the view behind the glass. "Wow, Sky never makes a wrong choice. She always knows the best places on earth," she muttered softly. A castle stood majestically on an island not far from the coast. The blue sky above and the vast expanse of green grass stretching between them added to the beauty. No matter how many seconds Emily looked at it, she wouldn't get bored. "So, that's where your mission lies?" Emily turned around. Apparently, Prince was already standing by her side. His smile was gentle, hands tucked in
"Sorry, please don't misunderstand. I didn't mean to seduce you. It was just a spontaneous reaction. Your face was red and sweaty. I was just helping you to look your best in front of other people. And don't worry. This handkerchief is clean. I haven't worn it yet. " Prince showed his black handkerchief briefly before putting it in his pocket. Seeing his awkwardness, Emily quickly looked away. Tucking her hair behind her ear, she took a deep breath. "Okay, I can understand that. Oh look! The group of tourists has gone up. Come on, let's catch up!" Seeing Emily walk away shyly, Prince smiled. He walked beside her. "So, who are you looking for? Tell ne the characteristics. Who knows, I might be able to help. My observation skill is great, you know?" Emily glanced thinly. After a short contemplation, she finally revealed, "Her name is Sky. Her eyes are green. Her hair is curly. She is a little shorter than me, but her energy is much higher. She is a very attractive girl. Her ent
At a height of 186 meters from the road, Emily's eyes lit up. The room she had just entered had glass walls. The view of Auckland city was beautifully displayed behind it. "Welcome to the tallest tower in NZ, Uncle and Auntie. This tower is an icon of Auckland city, built in 1994 with a total height of 328 meters. From this floor, you can enjoy a 360° view of the city. Your dinner will definitely be very romantic and impressive," Summer explained enthusiastically. Emily smiled sweetly. While embracing Cayden's waist, she whispered, "We didn't choose the wrong guide." Then, she looked back at Summer. "Thank you, Little Guide. I really like this place." Summer smiled. A sense of pride filled her heart. While putting her hands on her hips, she nodded firmly. "Then, enjoy your dinner, Auntie. Please take a seat at the table we have prepared especially for you. After you are finished, Mama and I will return." "Where are you going? Aren't you having dinner?" Sky shook her h
"Uncle Cayden! Aunt Emily!" Summer greeted as the newlyweds exited the arrival gate. Her hand holding a piece of cardboard swung. Cayden and Emily's names stuck on it were almost scattered in the air. When Emily waved back at her from a distance, the toddler's laughter echoed. Her feet bounced happily. However, seeing how the newlywed walked, her joy turned to surprise. "Oh, Mama? What's wrong with Auntie's legs? Why is she walking like that?" Hearing her daughter's remark, Sky flinched. The curve of her lips froze. "I don't think there's anything wrong with Emily," she denied hesitantly. "No, Mama. Auntie doesn't usually walk like that. She just looks weird. Are her legs still sore from standing so much at her wedding last week? Or maybe, the dress was too heavy, so her legs were tired?" Sky grimaced. "Summer, how about we stop talking about that? Emily is a perfectionist. Her mood will be ruined if she knows someone thinks she's weird. Don't you want to provide the best ho
"My Prince, are you sure you won't regret coming back here, to my family's house? We can still rent a hotel for our first night if you want," Emily whispered as Cayden carried her to their room. Cayden laughed softly. His breath tickled her ear. "Isn't this our house too? What's wrong with coming back here?" "There's nothing wrong. It's just," Emily lowered her head to hide her embarrassment, "my parents and siblings live here too. Is it okay if we do it near their rooms?" "We'll do it in our own room, Emily. They can't peek. Besides, we've discussed this before, right? You don't mind." Cayden secretly felt amused with his wife. Emily winced a little. "Yes, I did. But at that time, I didn't think this far." "How far?" Cayden raised an eyebrow. Now they had arrived upstairs. Seeing their bedroom door, Emily's heart raced. She swallowed hard. "I didn't take into account of the distance between our rooms and the direction of the soundwave. We're only one wall away fro
"Be happy in your new life, Emily. Don't cry anymore," Louis whispered. "I'm not a crybaby anymore, Louis," Emily replied. "Really? But you are crying now." Louis checked her eyes. "You're crying too." Louis shook his head. "I'm not crying. My eyes are just exposed to air conditioning." While Emily let out another laugh, a WO staff came over. "Mr. Harper, time for action." Emily was stunned to see the lemon plushie that the staff gave Louis. "Why is Yemon here?" Louis smiled mischievously. "Isn't he your favorite? He would be sad if he missed your special moment. So, he has to play a part too." "What part?" Louis took the ring box out of his pocket. After shaking them for a while, he put both rings into Yemon's secret pocket. "His magic bag always comes in handy," he winked. Emily sighed in disbelief. When Louis put on his sunglasses and went on errands, she could only shake her head in amazement. Her twin brother was always full of surprises. As soon as Louis e
"What if we fulfill the promise that was postponed?" Emily whispered, making Cayden raise an eyebrow. "You mean NZ?" As Emily nodded, Cayden smiled. He looked at the phone. "Would you mind visiting the glow worms in the cave again, Summer?" he asked. "Uncle and Auntie, do you want to honeymoon in NZ?" Summer's voice grew lighter. Receiving nods from the bride and groom-to-be, laughter filled the air. "I like that option. Uncle and Aunt can take photos with the glowing worms. Then, I will take you to explore the north and south islands. We can do rafting, bungee jumping, hiking. We can do all the fun things together. I mean, you and Uncle Cayden while Mama and I. We'll do it together but separately!" Emily smiled sweetly at the thought of the excitement. "Oh, I can't wait for the honeymoon." "Just get married first, think about the honeymoon later," Sky said, amused. "But, I hope you won't regret choosing Summer as your guide." "Why should they regret, Mama? I am a
When Louis was interrogated, Emily rushed into the car. She couldn't wait to contact Alice via a video call. Her heart had not been calm since the police said that Sky and Summer had missed their flight. "Mrs. Hills?" Her feelings became even more chaotic when she saw Alice in the hospital. "What happened? Where are Sky and Summer? Why didn't they fly here?" Alice smiled slightly. "I'm sorry that my daughter and granddaughter had to cancel their appointment. Something happened earlier, but don't worry. The critical phase is over." Emily gasped. "Who is critical?" "Summer. Someone gave her almond milk at the airport. Her allergies flared up, and her epipen suddenly disappeared. Luckily, Sky took her to the medical room in time. Now she's being treated in the hospital." Emily covered her mouth with one hand. Her chest was tight. Her tears almost spilled. Cayden, who had just gotten into the car, widened his eyes when he saw her. Holding her shoulder, he whispered, "What's wr
"How dare you hurt my future wife?" Cayden rebuked with burning hatred. Seth met Cayden's gaze with sharper eyes. His jaw throbbed. He was furious that none of his plans went smoothly. "Why is fate never on my side? Why?" Desperate, Seth finally pulled a gun out of his pocket. Seeing that, Cayden and Emily gasped. "Hey? Please don't be careless. Your punishment could be heavier if you kill us with a weapon," Cayden said while raising one hand in front of him. Seth's laughter became increasingly sinister. "Do you think I care? What's the difference between killing you with a stick, poison, or a bullet? They're all the same. They all can send you to hell!" Seth pointed a gun at Emily. His finger was ready to pull the trigger. Witnessing that, Cayden swallowed hard. He was too far to protect Emily. Now, he could only hope that Seth would just aim at him. "Do you think it's that easy to send us to hell? We are good people. Even if we die, we will go to heaven. You are the on
Cayden jerked his body. He tried to get up from the chair. Unfortunately, the rope that tied him was too strong. "You coward! Your opponent is me, not Emily. Why do you keep involving her in our affairs, huh? Let her go!" Emily could only sigh in pity at her hiding place. Meanwhile, Seth, who had been silent for a while, was now laughing out loud. "Do you think my threats have been a joke all this time? Destroying you is my purpose in life. I will never stop until you get what you should get. Glen ...." Seth glanced at his partner in crime. "Let the show begin." "Okay, Bro." The man in the janitor uniform turned his laptop. Cayden's breath became louder and rougher. Meanwhile, Seth sat on a sofa. He was ready to witness Cayden's anger. His evil smile kept growing until Glen's eyebrows furrowed, and Cayden's face turned confused. "Hey!" Seth exclaimed, his eyes widened. "Is this a paused show? Come on, vent your anger! You don't mind your future wife having fun with ano
After getting out of the elevator, Emily immediately approached the security guard. She explained the incident briefly, then asked where the CCTV room was. The security team immediately took actions. Several of them secured the impostor. Others started searching the area. The rest escorted Emily to the CCTV room. "How is it?" Emily asked when her patience ran out. The people there were working too slowly. "Sorry, Miss. All the CCTVs on the 3rd floor were off. We checked the CCTVs on the other floors. There was nothing suspicious." "What about the emergency stairs?" "Sorry, Miss. There's no CCTV in that area." Emily grimaced. "What about the parking lot in the basement? You can't possibly leave that area unmonitored, right?" The security guard checked the monitor again. Before he had time to find a clue, his colleague spoke up. "Miss, I found something odd." Emily shifted to another monitor. Two men are pushing a trolley of rubbish. "Could Cayden be inside one of th