When Joshua came back at the Hong mansion, Eugene was the first one he saw. He anticipated it, except seeing the fresh wound on his right hand’s neck. In addition to that, his eyes also caught the knife which he saw a moment ago, and from what he can remember, it was the blade that Celine was holding before he went out to meet Woozi. He had a premonition that he won’t like the next thing he’ll hear, yet still, he detached his lips and dropped a low tone voice. “Where is my wife?” Eugene could not response. Thus, Joshua inquired again, putting more authority in his voice. “Where is Celine?” Joshua’s brows creased after he saw the odd expression that was written vividly on Eugene’s face. He has face like a wet weekend, down in the mouth, as if he was knocked out sideways. It was hard to ignore, but easy to notice the pain in his heart, which confused Joshua even more. Seldom, he caught Eugene’s different gaze towards Celine. They are not the eyes of a man, but something more than
“I killed my mother!” Terror mounted into him and paralyzed his body. His heart leaped to his throat, that he found it hard breathing and listening at the same time. ‘Celine killed her mother?’ he asked this to himself, again and again, until he can memorize each words with same intonation and weight. Then the reasons why she had to lost her memories came into his mind and lingered for long time; maybe for forever. But he did not blame Celine. There was no part in him that blaming the woman she loves. Moreover, he used this as an excuse for proving that keeping her memories sealed at the Pandora box will be more beneficial. Yet what’s the use of proving that? She already remembered the past. Even so, Seungcheol knew he had to fight against the rising panic that tormenting him and making his heart uneasy and guilty at the same time. He bit his lower lip, then continued his pace. As his sight became accustomed to the dark, he discovered the two figures of shadows where he could he
One memorable day, Jill asked her father something that surprised both of her parents. “Dad, can I come with you at your meeting work on Saturday?” Every Saturday, her father Klide had to attend the HongYoonChoi meeting where he serves Harvhey as his master. When it comes to the organization’s work, he is secretive towards his daughter. He thought she is too young to understand everything, even thought sometimes, Jill does not act by her real age. Thanks to her mother genes, Jill grew up differently from other kids. Klide and Freea looked at each other. They knew that Jill is the curious type of a kid. Even so, they could not believe that she will be this curious very sooner than they expected. “My daughter,” Freea called. She smiled at her pretty angel and held her hands. “May I know the reason why you wanted to go with your father?” Without hesitation, Jill answered her mom. “Actually, I met a young boy in school. I found out that he’s the one sending the cotton candy in my lo
Inside the interrogation room, Mingyu was doing his best to make Vret Wen talk. The technique? It is to also say nothing.Together inside the narrowed space, Mingyu ate foods in front of Vret. He ate noodles, pork, dumplings, pizza and grapes as his desserts. He does not look like a detective in this moment, but rather more like a mukbang vlogger.Well, if Mingyu would like to change his profession, he can pass as mukbang vlogger. First of all, he’s handsome. Second, he knows a lot about food, because he can cook too. Third, the way he eats is so satisfying and surely, there will be a lot who will enjoy watching him eat.But among people who already saw him eating, there’s one person who never ever found him adorable. And that is the man who is currently sitting on front of Mingyu.“Are you done eating?” Vret asked Mingyu.Mingyu drank water then stared at the man he arrested. Vret was the one who said he won’t say anything, but with the help of Mingyu’s long history of being the dete
Wonwoo heard the two shocking news. First, Mingyu arrested the leader of the Wen organization. Second, the scandal of Governor Shim Lee who is running for President. As soon as these information reached him, he rushed to go outside, to look for her sister or to whoever from the HongYoonChoi. He heard that Joshua and Celine came back, and though he still feel brokenhearted, he set aside his feelings. At this time, prioritizing his beloved little sister’s situation came first. “That’s why love is unhealthy,” Wonwoo murmured his protest while running towards the back entrance of his restaurant. He shoved his hand inside his pocket to get the key of his car. Not too far away from his vehicle, however, he saw two men approaching his side. He recognized the first man. But he couldn’t get any idea about the identity of the second man, who’s wearing all black; cap, mask and hood which made him look more suspicious. “Who?” Wonwoo asked as he turned his head to Woozi. “Yow,” Woozi greeted
“Young master Seungcheol is inside the room,” Eugene reported to Joshua. “He must be waiting for madam Celine to wake up.”Joshua lifted his head. Wordless, he stared at his right hand, as if he’s waiting for another news he would hear from Eugene.Eugene did not take his eyes off his master and soon opened his lips again.“The HongYoonChoi meeting talked about my punishment and the Yoon and Choi’s leaders withdrawal in their position.”“...”Again, the leader did not say a thing.Joshua mastered of using the flowery words during every conversation, so that he can read people’s minds and act according to that. Therefore if suddenly went quiet in front of someone else, that means he’s having a hard time looking through that person.Yes, he can’t read Eugene.‘Is it because I called my sister in her real name before?’ Eugene slightly regretted his recent action.He does not want to reveal his identity, as much as he wanted to protect his siblings. But when Eugene saw Celine in that havo
There are fifteen ways to calm yourself when you are so mad. First, breath. “Hoooo,” Jeonghan breathed. Second, admitting that you are angry. “I’m angry.” Third, challenge your thoughts. “What will happen if I did not suppress myself?” Fourth, release the anxiety. “How will I be able to release that?” Fifth, visualize yourself calm. Jeonghan shut his eyes and imagined himself smiling with the knife on his hand. Sixth, think it through. “Rational thoughts. I need rational thoughts.” Seventh, listen to music. Since he does not have time for that, then he’ll consider number eight which is changing his focus. “I came here to talk about the meeting,” he chanted his objective for coming. Ninth, relax your body. “I am trying.” Tenth, write it down. “I don’t have a f*cking pen and paper.” Eleventh, get some fresh air. “If I go out right now, I will see them again.” Twelves, fuel your body. “Do I have a time eating at this moment?” Thirteenth, drop your shoulders. “...”
When Joshua was a bright kid, he trusted that he was blessed with a loving and peaceful family. His dad was his hero and his mother was his home. He had this thought that everyone would get jealous at the harmony between his parents. But that belief changed one day.Joshua, along with his parents, Harvhey and Eli, visited a vacation where they will celebrate the two’s anniversary as marriage couple. They always do this to show how prosperous they are together; both for their son and the people around.Harvhey held the hand of the excited little Joshua and went to the counter to talk with the owner of the vacation house. There they met an old lady who recognized Harvhey right away.“Goodness gracious, your son is so handsome!” the old lady exclaimed. Her eyes twinkled to the boy in his father’s grip, as if she was one of those who anticipated for his birth.On the other side, Harvhey felt uncomfortable towards his unexpected meeting with the house owner. As much as he can remember, thi
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