Chapter 1

After Five Years

The nineteen-year-old girl was staring blankly at her distended belly. Just two more days of waiting for her to have a cesarean section, giving birth to a baby she doesn't deserve.

Lerina lives in a villa with a middle-aged woman who is ordered to look after her.

His parents abandoned him when he was five years old, and his uncle and aunt took over their company. Lerina lives with them, who also have a daughter Lerina's age; she is Selena.

When Lerina was eighteen years old, she was dumped and kicked out like trash without being given anything. Her uncle has transferred all the property that his parents inherited to Lerina into their name.

"Get out of our way! Poor woman!" drive away, Aunt.

"Hahaha, you think we really love you!" she said.

"Hush, quickly get out of here, now you're just useless trash!" His uncle also humbled him.

She was treated like trash, Lerina begged for mercy then, but only curses were received.

Lerina is vengeful; she is angry. They had robbed him of his; he was never willing.

Lerina is forced and hurt to leave; she doesn't know where to go because she has no money.

It was already ten o'clock in the evening, and Lerina was crying in front of a closed shop. She cursed her Uncle's Family; Lerina would never want to have anything to do with them again. He assumed they were dead.

"Lerina, what are you doing here?"

In despair. Her school friend Revira approached her.

Lerina was honestly embarrassed, but she had no choice but to tell Revira.

Revira was very compassionate; she took Lerina to their family's maid's house behind them.

"Lerina, sorry, I can't bring you home, you know yourself, my papa is closely related to your uncle!" Revira is afraid that her father will complain to Uncle Lerina.

"It's okay, Revira, I understand. I thank you!" Lerina said while wiping her tears.

"Don't be shy, Aunt Hana is really good, I suggest you don't go out when my mom and dad are at home!" Revira told.

"I understand, as soon as possible I will find a job," said Lerina.

He lived for a week at the Revira family maid's house. Lerina was looking for a job, but at that time, she couldn't find one because she had just graduated from high school. Lerina was almost desperate, especially since Revira's father started getting suspicious.

Even Revira couldn't help much; at that time, she was also going to study abroad, but accidentally, Revira overheard her parents' conversation.

"Young master Han was demanded by Elder Zoku to immediately give Zoku the fourth generation heir. Young master Han didn't want to get married, so he needed the womb of a girl who was still a virgin," his father said then.

Revira's father is a person who has worked for the company Zoku Holding for a long time. The company, which has been at the top of the rankings for the past ten years, has since been led by the third heir of the Zoku family, Mr. Han Zoku.

Rivera also said this to Lerina, but she didn't say who the man who wanted to rent the womb was; Revira didn't dare to take the risk. Lerina was quite horrified to hear this, but due to her urgent situation, Lerina finally agreed.

Rivera also stole Mr. Peng's number, assistant to the main director of Zoku and contacted him.

An older woman is trusted to see Lerina, whether she is fit or not, to check whether Lerina has a disease and to ensure she is still a virgin.

All are eligible. Lerina was accepted and promised 20,000 dollars.

And during pregnancy, she will live in a villa with the older woman's supervision.

Lerina rubbed her belly; she already felt a strong bond with her baby. Is it worth mentioning that the baby stated that he had no right at all while in the original agreement?

Lerina rubbed the corners of her eyes that were watering. This was all because of the greed of his uncle's family, who had seized the property left by his parents.

Lerina is still hurt to this day.

"Lerina, let's get ready! You're about to be operated on!" Mrs. Swell's voice startled him.

The older woman walked over to him.

"Isn't it two more days madam?" Lerina still remembers the date clearly.

"It is our young master's request, he is currently in the country and won't be coming back for a long time," explained Mrs. Swell.

Lerina sighed; she had no right to refuse. He finally packed up, and a car came to pick them up.

He was taken to a hospital in Minnesota, meaning he was closer to his uncle's family.

The time for labor is getting closer, which makes Lerina even more unwilling to part with her baby.

Lerina was under general anesthesia during the operation until moments after the operation; she was still unconscious.

When he awoke, it was only himself. Lerina cried even though she was not allowed to see her baby, which she knew was a boy. There was only a twenty thousand-dollar check on the nightstand beside his gurney.

He was only five days in the hospital, after which Lerina was discharged. He bought a modest apartment and paid for his college tuition with his money. He decided to go to college.

As for daily expenses, Lerina has to work part-time at a cafe.

Five Years Later.

Han Zoku returns to Minnesota; he will lead the holding company, which is in the city after five years in Italy.

He got off his private plane; his hand was holding the hand of a five-year-old boy. He was Sean Zoku, who was handsome like his daddy.

A cold aura enveloped every room he passed. Han Zoku went straight to the company. All bowed respectfully to the tall, dashing figure and handsome face. He was almost perfect as a man. There is no flaw on his face; any woman who sees him will voluntarily give himself up for Han Zoku.

Lerina, the employee who is still an intern there, this is the last day of her internship. Today the determination of whether she will be appointed as a permanent employee ends today.

"Uncle Peng, find me a new secretary!" he ordered after sitting on the Zoku family's throne.

"Of course, sir. There are three apprentices here you can choose them yourself, all three are quite good," reported Peng, the trusted assistant.

"I want to see the data!"

"Ready, Sir!" without waiting long, Peng took the folder in his hand and handed it to Han Zoku.

He watched them one by one.

"I want Josephine wars!" Han Zoku named one of them.

"Yes sir! What about the other two sir, today is their final heart apprentice, shall we also make them permanent employees?"

Han Zoku considered it. "No problem, put them in the finance division!"

"Yes sir!" Peng bowed respectfully and walked out of the presidential room.

He immediately called the three into his room.

"You are Josephine, starting tomorrow as the president's secretary!" Peng started giving instructions.

"And you Merlin and Lerina you guys join the finance division!" he continued.

Peng's words just now made the two of them very happy. Being appointed a permanent employee at Zoku Holding is a great fortune; many people are trying to get in here.

Lerina was a little excited; she stared at her few dollars left; she would save money before getting next month's salary.

He stepped out, and today, he officially joined the finance division. A woman in her thirties looked cynical. In her opinion, Lerina's appearance could be more complex and more appropriate to live in Zoku's office.

The desire arises to get rid of Lerina. Every day he orders Lerina with a lot of work. Lerina didn't dare to argue because the woman was a senior.

Although he is often cranky, he still does the task given.

"You know Lerina, your clothes are really not suitable for use in a company as big as Zoku, even the rags at my house are better than that." Bella always hurled insults at him.

Lerina didn't respond, so it was not uncommon for the other friends to be furious with Bella, who always bullied her.

Like today when Lerina accidentally dropped a file from her desk.

"Are your eyes out of action, you idiot, you don't even belong here!"

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Bella held the back of her head which was hit by an object. He looked back and found a little boy around five years old glaring at him coldly.

"You! How dare you throw your ball at me!" He glared disapprovingly, his eyes nearly popping out of their sockets.

The boy ran towards Lerina; he held Lerina's leg firmly. That surprised Lerina.

"Who would dare to put a child in this office? Huh?" Bella's voice echoed so that those who heard it came to see.

Occasionally the little boy peeked.

"Get out of the way, you Lerina! If no one admits it, fine, I'll beat this kid!" Bella stepped forward and took the little boy's hand.

"Bella stop!" Lerina doesn't like seeing Bella's treatment.

"Get out of the way, you don't have the right to stop me. And you're a kid, come here, I'll beat you up!" Bella was getting furious.

He managed to pull the child from behind Lerina and raised his hand to slap the child.

Aaaah, let go!

"You can't be rude to a child, the ball accidentally hit you!" Lerina said, her hand had just held Bella's hand that wanted to slap the handsome little boy.

The little boy stared at Lerina unblinkingly. He pressed himself against Lerina again. His instincts said this woman was very kind and protected him.

Meanwhile, Assistant Peng looks downstairs for Young Master Sean, who suddenly disappears while he and Han discuss work.

He looked at the crowd. "What's going on, why are you gathering here? Disband! Finish your work!" he said.

Who dared to believe this director? Everyone returned to their desks until Peng found what he was looking for.