Midnight comes as perfect black, the true companion of every good night. It deepens over a broad and starlight sky, a sweet embrace and a fresh chance to dream anew. That was the time when Joshua Hong arrived at the Hong residence. He didn't had the chance to go back at his hotel and get his cellphone.
Joshua just went straight home after meeting Celine in Jeon's mansion. As he stepped at the entrance, the butler assisted him by holding his jacket. He looked around the quiet place where he can't even feel any presence from anyone besides the butler and the maid who greeted him at the entrance. Even the sound of wind won't be able to hear from inside as if every windows were blocked and people were asked to stay quiet as much as possible.
'It's midnight,' Joshua reasoned out with a sigh. His emotions were overflowing just a moment ago when he was with Celine. But now that he came back, he felt empty again. It seemed he's wal
Murgine isn't sure if his conversation with Almond was heard by Joshua who happened to be at bar last night. He can't just persuade himself that Joshua did not because the information he received is something that might change the succession of the clans in the future. 'If Joshua treasures his friends, the second and third heirs, then he'll do anything to keep the secret away from everyone,' Murgine hypothesized. Although Murgine is a skilled fighter, Joshua's new right hand is undeniably better than him. He won't deny the fact since he personally went against of Eugene in the paintball game. And so, if Joshua desires to kill Murgine right at that moment, it is not impossible even if the opponent is the son of a higher rank member from Choi clan. "But he let me go." Since that night, Murgine stayed indoor. He thinks he's stepping towards his death if he comes outside. And ev
The 10 year old Vernon went out of their house to play soccer with his friends. While they were playing, the ball went to the little girl who's sitting on the mushroom shape bench near the fountain. The girl has black bob cut hair that is as dark as night. Her skin is pale as if a little scratch would tear her flesh. Her eyes became a shade lighter, twinkling under the sunlight. She's cute, enough to gather the attention of the boys who are near to their adolescent stage. One of them was Vernon who couldn't keep his eyes off her, not because he's attracted, but because he noticed how lifeless the girl's expressions were. 'She's like a doll,'he commented inwardly. Like a literal doll, the girl was sitting without moving or changing the direction of her eyes. If she wasn't blinking, everyone might think she's really a doll which happened to look so realistic. "Who's that?" Ver
According from Woozi's report, he found drugs at the Governor's mansion. Not only he had the lists of the transactions but also, he discovered a secret room inside the hidden space. "It looks like a lab where they make the drugs. But it's weird that there's no one inside that room. Well, it's fortunate for me. Anyway, I took pictures of the data analysis that I saw in the lab. I sent it to your email," Woozi reported to Joshua a few days ago. Alone in the office at the Hong's mansion, Joshua is carefully evaluating each pictures Woozi had sent. The main ingredients of the drug is indeed the Kentoki flower. However, results differ every time the amount of Kentoki was either decreased or increased. Looking at the data results which have "Failed" labels at the bottom, he realized that they were experimenting the product into something that far from the medicine he took during Mr. Chwe's birthday party. The opponents a
Vernon ordered a 12 full meal course for everyone. From hors's d'oeuvere, amuse-bouche, soup, appetizer, salad, fish, first main course, plate cleanser, second main course, cheese course, dessert and to mignardise, everything that was served was fascinating. No doubt why customers rated 9.9 star out of 10 for the restaurant. Whenever Celine watches dining in an expensive restaurant scenes in any movies or series, she thought it'll always be majestic. But she realized that no matter how expensive or tasty the foods are, it still depend on whom you're eating with. Celine looked at the man sitting across her seat. Seungcheol took a little bite from the creamy pastry dessert, Cream Brulee. He looks very calm and so Celine thought he haven't heard that the second leader already found out her identity. She's aware she's also at fault for hiding the case, because she guessed how he'll react and she doesn't want him to act restlessly. Neverthele
Minghao and Eugene were put in separate room of the restaurant. 12 full course were also served on their table but only of the them has the appetite to finish everything. As what others believe, enjoying the food in front of you also depends on to whom you eat with; that goes for Minghao's case while he watched how Eugene munches his meals. Minghao couldn't believe how the hell Eugene can eat without reserve in front of a stranger. Well, Minghao isn't actually a stranger to him since they met before when they were younger. However, isn't it an etiquette to eat in more refined with a person you're not close with? This is not the only complain Minghao has. One more thing that triggers his patience is because… "And you know, after the maid flipped the curtain, Mr. Jekklly's wig accidentally fell down! It was so hilarious!" Eugene is so talkative. He was talking about the b
Everyone went outside of the restaurant after they finished the sumptuous dinner with the influential host, Mr. Chwe Vernon. Bidding goodbyes for entrepreneurs are dissimilar from close pals. The farewell between businessmen should end with smiles on their lips to say that the deal between parties has went good.Is everything really okay when Joshua gifted Vernon a Kentoki flower and Celine walked out with dissatisfied look in her face a moment ago? Whether the answer is yes or no, Joshua retained his meekness. He raised his right hand and offered a diplomatic shake hands with his hotel's investor."I hope you'll have a good flight, Mr. Chwe."After this dinner, Vernon was scheduled to fly back to New York. Initiating a meeting with them at Vernon's last day in their country means a lot. This shows how he values his relationship with Joshua Hong, on which, his intention was unfolded."Thank you," Ver
At 567 Shinsa Drew Lilac street Junhui's house, Hoshi, Seungkwan and Dokyeom were all waiting for the arrival of the maid who took the mystery mail from the mailbox. They believe that she was really the one who put the mail but pretended she isn't. During the time when typhoon want on havoc, the maid was permitted to go home so that she can check her family. She will come back today. And that's why the three were enthusiastically waiting for her advent. However, a redoubted news came this morning that took them in surprise. "Who died?" Dokyeom gasped. The head maid just informed the three that the maid they were waiting was involved in a car accident. She was brought in the hospital but came dead on arrival. Hoshi, Seungkwan and Dokyeom looked at each other. If the person they suspected suddenly died, that means there's a whistle-bloweramong them. It's hilarious to think it was only a c
The day slipped into night as the sun sinks below the horizon and stars low in the sky, twinkling high. Hoshi looked up and his jet-black hair moves with the wind. Seungkwan asked him to buy a certain chocolate from the convenience store. On his way back to Junhui's house, he stopped for a moment and remembered what Vret told him before he left the office.[Do your job properly, Soonyoung.]He knew it's not a simple command but a threat. Vret began to suspect him and if he ever found out that he's really
Thank you so much for supporting this book until the end. It took me long years, from 2018 to 2022, to finish this and finally I achieved!I put a lot of efforts on this and was happy that readers were satisfied as I received messages on my accounts. Nevertheless, I would promise to work harder in the future. I hope to write more and explore more after this. Now that the story came to end, I will surely miss Celine and the other characters and the secret clans. Hardcover of this book will release soon. Again, thank you so much.- cloe
In a one summer day, Jeshuel visited the Wen’s mansion to play with his three uncles, Seungkwan, Hoshi and Dokyeom. But as soon as he got there, the three men asked him questions about the maid named Lucy. She is the exclusive maid of his mother, Celine. “How’s Lucy? Did she receive the flower that I sent to her?” Seungkwan asked. “Does she has plan this weekend?” Hoshi inquired. “Did you tell her that uncle Dokyeom misses her so much?” Dokyeom interrogated. The young boy crossed his arms while looking at the three grown up who are acting like kids. Not long after, there’s a sneer in his red lips. “Uncles,” Jeshuel said. “Yes?!” the three said in unison, excited to hear his answer. “Do you know that the world right now is experiencing Economic hardship?” “...” “...” “...” Jeshuel took a deep breath and continued, “Economic hardship refers to psychological dis-tress that results from a perception of relatively low economic resources. Hardship is contrasted with poverty, whi
The three leaders and their wife stayed at the Hong Mansion.For Celine, having three husbands are already in the pain in the ass. It is hard dealing them especially when they are fighting over small things. However, the most challenging for Celine is to take care of her son, Jeshuel.Jeshuel, who seemed to adapt all characteristic of his three fathers, is enough to make Celine tired.“Jeshuel just fell asleep,” Celine said as soon as she came back to the office where the three are sitting at.Seungcheol, Joshua and Jeonghan are all both working about the issues in the organization.Sitting on the right side, Jeonghan placed his documents down and tapped the empty spot beside him.“Honey, you are tired right now. Come here,” Jeonghan made a cute expression.Seungcheol frowned, while Joshua kept the fake scary smile on his face.“Yeah. I am so tired. Jeshuel has many questions,” Celine complained before sitting next to Jeonghan.As soon as she sat down, Jeonghan placed his head on her
Mingyu and Dino rushed into the crime scene as soon as they got the report.In a one story apartment that consisted 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living and kitchen, Jane Daugh discovered her dead boyfriend in his apartment and made a frantic call to 911.The victim is Robert Allen Jones, 22-year-old, white male. He was found face down on the bed in the master bedroom.Mingyu checked the corpse and saw the appearance of a heavily bleeding wound from trauma to the head. Blood stains were found under the head on the pillow and bed sheet.Wounds appear to be caused by a rifle that was found on the west side of the room on the floor next to the bed.“Did they collect the evidence items?” Mingyu asked Dino.Dino prepared the documents, answering, “Ahhhh, yeah. They gave the list already. There are rifle found underneath the decorative pillow on the west side of the room next to bed. Cellphone on the night stand, note on the Tv table, trash note in the trash next to TV, liquor bottle on the right
6 years later. The wonderful and joyful season of the year came. Air begins to warm, the temperature rises slowly and the days get longer as well. As the snow begins to melt, lovely flowers start to bud and the flies begin to come out. The three bud starts greening, preparing itself to grown. Air smells different unlike the gloomy winter. Day by day, the wind seems fresh and alive. Grouchy people of winter start to become happy again. Usually, most people dislike winter as it cold and the driving condition are not great. But in spring, everything is having life, of coming back to life; as well as their spirits. Speaking of winter, there is an old cold man who used to had no emotion. But today, while he water the plants in his glass garden, a happy smile painted on his lips. For the former third leader of the organization, this season is the most peaceful in time his life. Nothing is better than seeing the neon green trees and grass shining through the low amounts of snow that m
The night of Jeonghan and Celine Honeymoon… Among the 12 calming books that will help someone take a deep breath and relax, Joshua almost finished half of the the books he is reading, entitled: ‘The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down: How to Be Calm and Mindful in a Fast-Paced World’ written by Haemin Sunim.The book shares author’s advice for well-being, mindfulness and joy in eight areas, including love, friendship, work, and spirituality. It is beautiful not just for its writing, but also because it contains over thirty full-page colourful and calming illustrations which will help someone to slow down.At this moment, Joshua firmly believes that really needs to calm himself and be relax. But how can he relax when there is someone who keeps on walking and walking around while biting his nails?Joshua placed the book on the top of his lap. Then, he fixed his eyes towards Seungcheol. From the time when he opened the book and read it until he reached the half of the contents,
Inside the small, windowless room with a brick-walled, the old woman, Kelly, is sitting on the ground with handcuffs around her wrinkled wrist. Her apathetic eyes went to the steel door in front which is equip with locks and bolts. The place is cold. Each breath slipped from her dried lips feels like there’s a frosting of white that blankets her; air thicken with the stench of her own breath. Cold and clammy, her hands and feet numb with the damp, like she’s been wrapped went sheets for long days. Her lifeless eyes roamed around the jail cell where soon could be her grave. Kelly already accepted it. She accepted dying in the hands of the organization she tried to eradicate along with Ben. She is a talented pharmacologist who makes different drugs, thinking that it will help the world be a better place. But now that Ben died, she has no wills to continue living. Kelly just waiting for the day she can die, and she asked countless of time for them to just kill her. But as if they
Warning: Scenes are not suitable for young readers. Please read at your own risk ---- ----- ------- ------- ------ ---- “Celine,” he whispered passionately. “Thank you for being with me.” Celine blinked. She was mad. She was mad to hear him saying thank you as if she was only forced to be by his side. “I’ll wait for the day when you can finally let me enter your heart,” he continued, grabbing both sides of her face with his hands and continued moving his hips. Celine’s hand on his shoulder clenched. “But now, I am contended with this. I am happy already,” he breathed fiercely, his deep eyes gazing at her. Celine is moaning, feeling his hardness rubbed on her and she still had to bite her lower lip with all her might to keep from telling him that he does not need to thank her. Seeing how she couldn’t respond, Jeonghan smiled bitterly at her silence. Her heart ached as she saw his eyes darken. She wanted to console him somehow. And so, she kissed him again while wrapping he
Warning: Scenes are not suitable for young readers. Please read at your own risk---- ----- ------- ------- ------ ----Third Person’s POV Celine understood the implication of Jeonghan’s words a bit too late.She stared at the massive manh**d ebfore her.His tip was wet,and shiny with liquid gushing out from the small hole in the center. It look somehow… fierce. Although she had felt that rubbed between her thighs before, it had never occurred to her that she will put that inside her mouth.‘Will it fit?’ Her eyes widened.She realized that she did not think if it is okay to suck it but she’s more worried if that will fit in her mouth! Celine was so shocked to herself.Jeonghan let out a mischievous smile as he watched Celine, who was faltering while laying down on the bed.“Can you do it? My innocent wife?” he asked.Celine drew a deep breath. Her pupils shook.Jeonghan told her before that they don’t need to do real sex to make him feel good but…‘Isn’t this the same as having s