Darren’s POVLate at night, my mother and I arrived at the event that was taking place in a luxurious ballroom in the city center. As soon as we entered the room, I was stunned for a moment. This ballroom was truly magnificent. The high ceilings were adorned with giant sparkling crystal chandeliers, emitting a warm glow that created an elegant atmosphere. The walls were upholstered in a soft gold-colored silk fabric, giving it an undeniably luxurious feel.In the center of the room, round tables upholstered in crisp white cloth were neatly arranged, each decorated with fresh flowers in crystal vases. On each table, there were fine china plates, shiny wine glasses, and perfectly arranged silverware. A small stage was located at the end of the room, where a group of musicians played soft, soothing jazz music. Neatly dressed waiters in black and white uniforms moved deftly among the guests, offering various drinks served in elegant glasses. I saw a variety of colorful drinks, ranging fr
Noella’s POVTonight's party atmosphere was magnificent. Enrick and I were in a large ballroom with sparkling crystal chandeliers, creating a luxurious and elegant feel. Decorations of red and white roses adorned every corner of the room, while silk-clad tables were arranged neatly, complete with porcelain plates and sparkling crystal glasses. Classical music played softly, adding to the romantic feel of the night.As we walked around the room, many guests came to say hello. They smiled warmly and greeted us intimately. Some of them complimented our matching looks and congratulated us."Congratulations, Mr. Enrick, we have heard of your wedding plans. May your plans go smoothly," said a middle-aged man in a neat suit.I smiled politely, feeling a little awkward but also happy to hear the congratulations. "Thank you very much," I replied, trying not to sound nervous. The woman next to the man, who looked elegant in a long red dress, added, "We are very happy to hear this good news. Ma
Noella’s POVEnrick's eyes suddenly turned serious as he looked at me. "Do you hate me so much that you want this contract to end immediately?" he asked without warning. That question made me stammer. I didn't know what to answer. "No, it's not like that," I replied, trying to find the right words to explain what I meant. "Really? Then, we'll be in this relationship for a long time," he said in a calm but firm voice.I paused, processing his words. What did he mean? Did he want a more serious relationship or was he just extending the contract for his own sake? The thought raged in my mind, leaving me confused and unsure of what to do. Before I could ask further questions, Enrick had already extended his hand with a charming smile. "Come on, let's go back to the party room. I think I've had enough here."I took her hand, feeling the warmth of her grip. We went back inside with great elegance, and he was not at all awkward when introducing me as his future wife. Everyone we met seem
Noella’s POVI stood in front of Enrick's room, feeling hesitant actually. The hand that was about to knock on the door felt heavy. I tried to take a deep breath, trying to gather courage. But remembering what if Enrick was messing around in his sleep, I couldn't bear it. Finally, after gathering all my courage, I knocked on the door. But not long after, I regretted it. "What exactly was Sasa's intention in saying that? Gosh, I'm such a fool." I shook my head, annoyed with myself. I was about to turn around and return to my room, but suddenly the door in front of me opened. In front of me, stood Enrick wearing only a towel wrapped around his waist. His muscular body was on display. His hips are slim and her abs look perfect. When did he exercise? I've been with him for almost a whole day but I don't know when he worked out to have muscles like that? His hair was wet and he was drying it with a small towel. Water dripped from several parts of his body-hair, chin, Adam's apple, eve
Noella’s POVEnrick's face was getting closer to mine. Making my heart beat faster. His shady, soft eyes were so close that I could feel his breath on my face. His mouth-watering lips were less than twenty centimeters away from me. My heart was a little chaotic, but for some reason I could only stand still. Unconsciously, my eyes closed, preparing to receive a kiss. Seconds passed, but our lips never met. Suddenly, his soft and seductive voice made me open my eyes, "What's wrong, Noella? Why did you close your eyes? Or were you expecting a kiss from me?"My face instantly turned red, and I stammered trying to explain, "I... I didn't think of it that way."Enrick chuckled, his tone seemingly satisfied with making me nervous. "I just wanted to take this petal out of your hair, Noella," he said as he showed me a red petal tucked between my hair. I remember, before I came to Enrick's room, I opened the window, letting fresh air into the room. In front of the window there were indeed a l
Noella’s POV Enrick touched me soulfully, so gently and carefully, as if afraid of making me feel uncomfortable. Every movement of his hands and the look in his eyes, radiating warmth and care, made me feel shy but safe. He caressed my cheek with solid and delicate fingers. His gaze was deep and confident as if to say I could trust him completely. "Noella, look at me," he whispered in a deep, husky voice. His eyes were already filled with a haze of passion. "Trust me, you'll be fine."I looked into his eyes, feeling like I was sinking into his deep, loving gaze. There was not a hint of doubt on his face, only sincerity and a desire to make me feel loved by him. He gently kissed my lips again. This time, it was deeper and more intense. It was like the whole world disappeared, and it was just the two of us in that room. Enrick moved slowly. He was now on top of me. His burly, warm body pressed against me with both hands beside my head. His face lowered as he continued to pamper my li
Noella’s POVI sat on the edge of the bed, fully dressed, even if it was just a seductive nightgown. Meanwhile, Enrick seemed to be still casually wearing only his underwear. Really tested my patience and eyesight. He sat there, his body like a sculpture of a handsome and perfect Greek god. My annoyance peaked, feeling that he was deliberately showing off his body in front of me. "Is that your hobby?" I asked irritably."What?" he asked, not understanding the direction of my conversation. "Are you happy not wearing clothes?" I grumbled, trying to cover up my extreme embarrassment. Also, my nerves were starting to creep up. "Aren't you afraid of getting sick? Show-off."Enrick just smiled mischievously, not the least bit bothered by my words. Instead, he casually spread his legs slightly, revealing something I had just felt last night. My gaze couldn't leave his body, and instantly, the memory of last night flooded my mind, making my face blush. "Win why?" he teased dispassionately.
Darren’s POVI slammed the important papers onto the table with an angry face. "Damn it. Asshole." My eyes stopped on a letter that made my blood boil instantly. With trembling hands, I opened the envelope and read the contents. "Asset seizure letter," I muttered in a barely audible voice. An asset worth billions of dollars is now on the line. My hands clenched into fists, and my chest tightened with mounting anger. I looked once more at a letter from one of my overseas clients. It was a fine collection letter from the company for a fantastic amount. "This is crazy."As if that wasn't bad enough, the next letter I opened was a termination letter from one of the biggest clients that my company had worked with for a long time. This loss could reach hundreds of millions of dollars. I slammed the letters down once more as if that would ease my emotions. In fact, it wasn't at all. It made me even more angry that several other documents were scattered on the floor. "You bastard!" I shou