“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
Most CEOs never walk around and interact with employees and customers. In fact, Seungcheol was like that at first as the Chief Executive Officer of Chojung Airport, one of the major Airlines in the world. But now, he’s active in his job.Seungcheol received kudos when he worked side-by-side with flight crews. He sometimes serves foods and cleans airplane. Even though he still having hard time enjoying conversation with other people, all can notice that their cold CEO is trying to be more friendly.As the time passes by, the CEO is changing.“Sir, what are going to do with the congested problem?” Seungcheol’s secretary asked.Wearing round eye glasses, white long sleeves with black neck tie, Seungcheol lifted his head and looked at her. Then he answered, “Then make sure to reduce flights. Travelers will feel irk if they arrived late or missed a meeting due to a fly delay. One way to mitigate this problem is scheduling fewer flights during this peak times.”“Alright, sir. I will tell th
After Almond kidnapped her boyfriend, she brought him in an island that has powdery white sand and pristine beaches. The island boasts a crystal azure waters, powdery white sand, abundant flora and fauna, and diverse marine life. They did not forget to visit each attraction which has variety of activities than fun people like them can enjoy; from visiting hidden coves and caves, jumping from limestone cliff, and marveling at impressive rock formations and colorful marine life. Although Almond has the aura of an elegant lady, she is actually an adrenaline junkies who enjoys water activities. This is what she learned when her father sent her to San Diego, California. Thanks to her obsession to Seungcheol before, she found another hobbies. Eugene and Almond went paddling on the beach, kite surfing, snorkeling and scuba diving. They even went extreme by parasailing, where they can see the birds-eye-view of the whole island. When they got tired, they went to eat local food. Then, they
The night outside the Hong mansion is silent.There was a sweet slightly pungent smell surrounding the wide area at the East side, combined with the swampy wet air, so thick it can press upon ones skin. Hundreds of fireflies all aglow lifted off the drew grasses and tint shoots of corn flying so slowly, it seemed they struggled against the weight of moisture hanging heavily in the night.Half moon gazed down benevolently, alone in the starless stretch of the black horizon. Outside the mansion is almost empty, and all that reach out into the shadowy darkness were the post lamp placed so methodically and evenly it made them seem more significant than they really were.Near one of these lamps, the oldest butler stood beneath. He has gray hair, his face has warped with deep wrinkles, and a pair of round rimmed spectacles perched on his nose.His snowy eyes stared into the nothingness, and they peered happily through the lenses.Today is a great day to celebrate the return of the master
The news about the return of the HongYoonChoi first leader spread throughout the members. It’s a juvenile celebration for everyone in the group. When they heard that there will be a meeting in the morning, many rushed towards the Hong Mansion and soon filled the huge meeting hall. “Finally! The leader is here!” “This is such a happy occasion.” “That’s right. With this, we can finally settle the issue.” When the issue was brought up, silence feel and all looked at each other. Even though that Murgine and Jiz followers, and those who betrayed the organization by supporting the third faction, were gone, there are still factions within the group. Some supported the Yoon clan, and believed that there is no need to put Jeonghan out of the second leader seat, even if Klide Yoon’s name was cleared. But the faction supporting Celine, the loyal supported of the real Yoon, opposed the idea of keeping Jeonghan. They don’t think they can serve him wholeheartedly. They wanted to put Celine at
Celine’s POV The sun set down again and night came.I am sitting in front of the mirror, checking my appearance.Tonight, I am wearing a white night gown made from silk. I told the maid that I don’t need to wear this but she insisted, saying that this will be the first night Joshua and I will sleep together.“Geez, why are they making a fuss out of this?” I asked to myself while fanning my burning cheeks.The doctor clearly said that Joshua should restrain doing physical activities as much as possible.‘Right. He is still not in his full strength.’ I nodded my head as if convincing me to something I am not sure of.Once again, I checked my face on the mirror and caught myself smiling do wide.“You look so happy,” I said to this lady in front of me.I cannot describe this feeling which suddenly feel like a foreigner who returned back after a long time. But I know this has something to do with the longing emotions I have for my husband. To pay for the days he’s away, when I realized t
As a reporter, Woozi has many tasks to accomplish everyday. He researched story’s background information to provide complete and accurate information and he arranged interviews with people who can provide the information. Woozi also established and maintain relationships with individuals who are credible sources of information: police, politician, celebrity, etc… He reported news storied for publication or broadcast, describing the background and details of events. Then when he has time left, he gathered information about events through research, interviews or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social, or other functions. At the end of the day, the work won’t be done without revising and meeting editorial. All in all, it was a tiring job that some might skip reading the details. Woozi would admit that he is not belong to those 67% pf reporters who said that they were satisfied with their job, or the 55% who said that they find their job makes the world a better place
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