Celine’s POV In the Hong mansion garden, I picked up flowers that I planted though they bear no edible fruits. They are in different colors, delicate works of art. I can never get tired of their sweet fragrance. After picking enough amount to fill my hands, I looked at them together. Wind blew. The flowers were dancing rainbow, as if light and music had found a new way to blossom together. As the wind continue to blow, one of the petals danced on the hanged space. My eyes watched it flew away, before the beautiful pond came to my sight. There was a sparkling light from the crystal water that brought me a moment of peace. As I stared at that, I recalled some of my memories from the past. I used to play here with the two boys I met as Jill. A smile automatically spread on my lips just by thinking of those good memories. I looked up and see the the sky. It was a clear day, as there is no clouds to block the sunshine, and as if it saying that nothing is going to ruin the day. S
Third Person’s POVCeline took the first bouquet of flower that she personally picked. Then she drove alone with the car that she bought using the salary she earned from her coffee shop.The traffic light turned red.She stopped at the intersection in the city road. One hand on the wheel while she leaned her head at the back of his other hand. From the road, her eyes went upward to see the large TV screen hanging on the giant building.In the recent news, she saw someone she knows who was being interviewed. It was Junhui, the owner of the famous hotel in the world.“Look at him. He could not hide his smile at all.”Chuckling, Celine shook her head.It is his dream to success in his business. So Celine is proud of him as his cousin.The light turned green and so, she continued driving along the industrial streets until she entered the long high way.Soon, she arrived at her destination.She hopped down from her car while carrying the bouquet of flower in her hands.Celine breathed the
Celine’s POV The road, which I was standing in front of, was burned as fire and smoke engulfed it from all sides. Blast tore the concrete road and walls. Some car was on fire, and it came into various opening as if a fine breathing dragon was inside, puffing flames. Slowly, I walked towards the destroyed area filled with ashes and burnt materials. My eyes traced over the flames, burning in deep red and amber, almost livid purple. Smokes were licking up in the air with the wind, trying to catch something else, and finding nothing but air, disappearing into the windy night like disappointed flutters. Everything happened so fast. I stood in my place, inhaling ghost of smoke which where drifting around. I smelled it. It was not heavy at first but it had a pungent smell. I started to cough as the smoke enfolded me. The air surrounding me was becoming less breathable by the second. My mouth was filled with the bitter taste. The coughs aggravated the pain in my head. My eyes we
Third Person’s POV Almond’s task is to find the two former leaders of the HongYoonChoi, so that they can immobilize the two clans which will help their plan. But she could not contact Groid Choi or her own father, Kloper. “Just where did they go?” Almond anxiously wondered as she clutched her phone around her hands. If this continue, they’ll accomplish nothing at this rate. Thus, she decided to personally look around and visit possible places she could think of. Almond was about to go out of the house. Rushing towards the door, she accidentally bumped into a flower vase. It fell down on the floor and broke. Like a statue, Almond stayed standing at that place while observing the sharp pieces of the broken vase. It is her father’s favorite vase. Her muscles trembled and her heart felt heavy all of a sudden. She wasn’t scared because she feared to see her father’s rage if he found out about the broken vase. Instead, there’s something more than that. As if a black butterfly
As the CEO of Hanwear, Jeonghan is always busy handling his company. He could not play as much as he want just like before. Reasons are he has now responsibilities both for the HongYoonChoi and his own company.“What do you think, president?”Jeonghan nodded his head and praised the presentation which were just presented. “The line up is good. Manager Jay, did you receive the reply from our branch in France?”“Not yet, president. But they said they will give the reports this afternoon.”“Then bring the documents to me as soon as you received it.”“Yes, president.”“That would be our meeting for…” Jeonghan could not finish his words when his phone vibrated.All of his high ranking employees looked alternately at him and at the phone. Jeonghan banned receiving phone calls during their meetings. And to give example, he never dared do the same. However, this is the 35th time Jeonghan looked on his phone as if he’s been waiting for someone.And now that a call arrived, a smile slipped on
That night, when the moon was red and the sky was clear, Woozi was on his way to find Joshua. While driving, he thought of the command he received from the young leader of their organization. [“Tomorrow night, make sure you’ll make a report about Governor Shim. Then after that, help us. Someone will abduct me. And I need that to happen so I can meet the reason behind all of these,” Joshua said, day before his abduction. “But how can I find you?” asked Woozi. Joshua pointed his silver earring as he answered, “You can locate me with this.”] Woozi looked at the device which navigate Joshua’s location. Based on the red light that kept on blinking, he knew he’s near the place. “I couldn’t believe they took you at the mountain,” Woozi murmured then clicked his tongue. He drove fast, stepping on the accelerator, for he feared he’ll be late on saving his protector. ‘And maybe, he’s really late.’ He pulled the car on the side after he hastily stepped on the brake. Almost getting his h
“N-No w-way,” Wonwoo murmured, staring at Joshua’s blood on Woozi’s hands. His hands trembled before he clenched them into fists and recollected his senses. Wonwoo, on the side, sat down on the sand in disbelief. He’s blaming himself. Wonwoo thought it’s his fault that Joshua injured his head after jumping down.Wonwoo’s face went pale. He stared at Joshua without moving an inch, as if all his nerves broke down.If it is not for Woozi, he won’t be able to regain his composure.“Hey! What are you doing?! Contact Seungcheol!” Woozi screamed.Wonwoo flinched.“And you!” Woozi called Hugo. “Help me take him to the hospital!”With trembling hands, Wonwoo reached for his phone, which was damn wet. Fortunately, it is still working. He looked for his best friend number and failed to press it for his hands were shaking so much. When he pressed it right, he placed his phone to his ear.Seungcheol picked up the call.“S-Seungcheol. J-Joshua… Joshua is…” He shut his eyes before he continued, “W
Celine’s POV The four of us met during my friend’s wedding. It all started when I sat on the wrong table and when I lied about my relationship with the heir of HongYoonChoi. I can still remember our first meeting, that wasn’t really our first. Since that, I lived with fear that I might die soon. So I did my best to stay alive. I fought hard, cried hard, love hard and fell in distress. Until I realized that in the beginning, it was my fate to be in this place. I found the missing pieces of my life, and the forgotten memories that must be keep inside the Pandora’s box. They are the one who finished the large puzzle. However, before we can complete it together, another piece went missing. ‘It is you.’ Without you, I knew that the emptiness will continue. I ran, ran and ran. You went to the place where I can’t reach. Well, you’ve been like that since we were young. Although you smiled, you talked sweetly and you said you’re okay, I knew you were a sad one crouching in the middl
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