Bryan's gaze was still fixed on his wife, who had no expression. Cold as if without feeling. He wondered where the nagging Shienna was, who always made his ears burn when they had only been married for less than a month.Meanwhile, another man was tugging at the corner of his lips, giving him a cynical and triumphant grin. How could Bryan concentrate on the business at hand when there were so many questions crowding his head?"Shienna!""Mr. Sanders, come on. We're going to discuss business. Don't mix it with personal matters," the man said in a tone that sounded discordant to Bryan's ears. The woman sitting next to him, meanwhile, was still staring at Bryan intently but expressionlessly."I'm mixing our business with personal matters because my wife is between us. If you want me to focus on this matter, then let her go home.""Hoho... it can't be that, Mr. Sanders. She is the bridge in this business.""So it's true; you've kidnapped her, Jun!""Ssh... don't yell, Bryan. You'll attrac
Shienna looked deeply into Jun's eyes. She had no idea that was what he wanted. She knew he had a crush on her for a long time, but taking his best friend's wife didn't seem to be in his character.There had to be something he was planning, and it was definitely to destroy Bryan. It could be that he had Bryan's ace in the hole and was so bold as to make an offer that Shienna never expected.Shienna burst out laughing and pushed Jun's chest away from her."I never expected you to be so melancholy, Jun. You must not mean what you say, right?" Shienna looked at her beautifully manicured nails, then refocused on the man before her. "Don't joke with me, Jun. I don't like it.""You still think what I'm saying is a joke? As you always did in the past." Jun snapped in annoyance. "Do you do that to Bryan, too? Has he ever told you that he loves you?"Did Bryan ever say that? Shienna couldn't remember the last time Bryan had said that either, but one thing was for sure, she didn't need it becau
Bryan can't forgive what Shienna has done to him. He had never once slept with any of the women he called to the penthouse, but why would Shienna betray him?He had already downed three glasses of whiskey. But he still didn't want to go home. Despite having everything, Bryan felt lonely in the penthouse by himself. Since Shienna came into his life, everything had changed. At least there was someone he would meet when he got home, not like now.However, constantly remembering Shienna would only hurt his heart. What was she up to now? What made Shienna choose Jun when she used to have so much antipathy towards him?Those kinds of things constantly filled Bryan's head. It made him unable to concentrate. He didn't want to give up and let Jun have Shienna."Sir, you're already too drunk. Come on, I'll take you home," said someone watching from a distance.Bryan swatted away the hand of the man about to help him up from the barstool and pushed him away. "Stay out of this, Ed! What are you d
"Bryan!" Shienna rushed over to Bryan lying on the ground, while Jun, who had not expected his men to take such a rash action, only flinched. "Bryan, wake up! Please open your eyes."Shienna froze momentarily, then turned to Jun and approached the man. Shienna delivered a slap that landed squarely on Jun's left cheek."Are you out of your mind!? What if he dies, Jun?!""I didn't do anything. Besides, if the bastard dies, we have no barrier, Ashira. You don't have to do anything to be free of him. I already know the contents of the contract letter you signed from him. You will never be able to escape it.""But not this way, Jun! I can do it my way."Shienna didn't wait for Jun's reply but headed straight for Bryan, who was still lying weak. Edward was calling for an ambulance to take Bryan, but Shienna was impatient with the long wait.She rushed over to Jake, who was frozen to the spot, too shocked to see what had happened to his master. Shienna snatched the car keys from Jake's hand
Shienna's body slumped to the floor, weak and boneless. Jun didn't push her and unleash his desires on her. But still, the man had done something against Shienna's will. She couldn't contain the anger building up at Jun's treatment of her. However, Jun immediately crouched down and grabbed Shienna into his arms. "I'm sorry, Ashira. I shouldn't have done this to you," he said, causing Shienna to freeze and wonder what kind of person she was dealing with. Shienna didn't resist when Jun helped her up, carried her, and laid her on the bed. Shienna didn't want to put up a fight, as she didn't want to become another target of Jun's madness. She wanted to check on Bryan's condition, so she had to play pretty to escape a crazy man like Jun. Jun then got up after kissing Shienna's hand, looked over briefly to ensure that Shienna would be fine without him, and then walked away without saying a word. Meanwhile, Shienna, who was already too weak after almost experiencing the horrible things J
Some of the bodyguards would not let the man take Shienna away before examining him with the unfamiliar appearance. Shienna wasn't suspicious, but she felt overwhelmed and racked her brains for a way to keep the man who claimed to be Jun's man from escorting her. "I don't need an escort because I'm an adult, and I won't go home late at night," Shienna said with a forced smile. Meanwhile, the other man ignored Shienna's words but instead examined the stranger and stared at him for a while. "Next time, you should shave your beard before you start work! It's so distracting!" said the man with a more extensive body than the others. "Go! Keep Miss Ashira company and return before Mr. Hashimoto gets home!" The man bowed in greeting, then motioned for Shienna to walk first. They didn't end up using one of Jun's cars, but rather another, and it was easy to do so as it didn't arouse suspicion from the others. Shienna sat in the back seat while the bodyguard man sat beside the driver. They
Bryan is still in his office, thinking about what happened a few hours ago at the police station. It was nothing serious, as this wasn't the first time he had dealt with Jun. However, what bothered him the most was the police statement that the fingerprints on the glass belonged only to Shienna."Based on the results of the examination, there were no stimulants in the drink that your wife drank," the police officer said when Bryan was there. Bryan frowned at the statement that came out of the mouth of the man in the black uniform with the emblem attached."Then how could my wife have behaved in such a strange manner if there was no stimulant in the orange juice she consumed?"The officer shrugged. "You might never have touched and satisfied her, so she used that method to attract your attention. We know Ms. Shienna Miller's reputation. She changes partners a lot, and your marriage to her is only because you're responsible for something you never did."BRAKK!"What do you mean by that?"
"W-what are you doing?" Shienna couldn't express everything that was going through her head. It was so messy that she wanted to dissect and clean her brain. What Bryan had just done to her had left her speechless.Meanwhile, Bryan, who had calmly unlinked their lips, was about to speak, but there were too many things he couldn't express."Since when did you think of doing this, huh?" Shienna asked, which Bryan couldn't answer quickly. He needed a long string of words to explain. However, after glancing at his watch, he got up, grabbed his coat, and prepared to leave. "Where are you going?"Bryan turned around to find Shienna standing behind him. He took her face in one hand and stroked it briefly."I can't explain anything right now. I wanna stay longer, but I have to go," he muttered after a long sentence.Bryan walked away, not caring if Shienna followed him to the door; it no longer mattered. He was now racing against time to get to the office before the other employees or even befo
"What happened to you, Shie? Let's go back to the room, hold on." Bryan held his wife, who no longer had the strength to resist, even to get away when once again the scent of Bryan's body disturbed her.She surrendered when Bryan laid her down on the bed and quickly grabbed her cell phone to call Ryan Karl."Yes, Bryan. My friend is already on his way. He called a few minutes ago. Please wait."Before they could finish their conversation, one of the servants knocked on the door and informed them that a doctor was waiting outside. Bryan asked the waiter to let the doctor in and conduct an immediate examination."Do you have nausea and vomiting almost every day?" the doctor asked as he placed a stethoscope on Shienna's chest and checked her pulse."Yes. Even like all the time. I don't like the smells I liked before and I think my sexual desire has decreased since then. I don't know," Shienna replied, throwing a look at her husband who was paying attention to every detail the doctor was
Bryan is still thinking about Amara after Edward's men surrounded and crashed her car into flames. However, there has been no further news regarding the incident so Edward concludes that Amara must have died on the spot.Meanwhile, Shienna didn't know anything about it. Bryan didn't want his wife to become agitated and think badly of Edward."Why do you look so nervous?" asked Shienna as she hugged Bryan from behind. "Did Ed tell you something bad?""Yes. But I wasn't thinking about that. I was just wondering what if we had another baby?" asked Bryan, who continued to look at Shienna with a loving gaze.Shienna was no longer afraid of having a baby, but would she be able to bear it if it was only their child who finally accompanied her through old age?Wouldn't it be a good idea to have something that came from Bryan so that she could remember him when he was gone?Bryan began their sacred ritual, fondling Shienna who never bored or tired him. Shienna is his strength, so even at his w
Two months later... Shienna and Bryan were recovering from surgery. Bryan looked much better, and Ryan stated he was in good shape. Ryan gave him a lot of advice to appreciate what he had, including his health. However, there was something he did not tell Bryan but only Shienna. "Regarding the condition of the kidneys and other organs, I can say there is no problem. However, the test results show that his lupus is still active, and I advise him to stay on medication." "Won't that affect the condition of her kidneys? Logically speaking, his new kidneys are no longer the same as his, especially after the surgery. That means his condition will deteriorate at any time, right?" Shienna's face began to stiffen. Especially after seeing the response from Ryan, her body felt boneless. "You mean he'll still be going?" Ryan's silence made Shienna draw her conclusions about Bryan's condition. God only knew what condition Bryan would be in after this. He might survive, or he might not. Shien
Bryan finally agreed and immediately called Edward and he arrived with Jennifer. Neither of them spoke while waiting for Bryan and Shienna's surgery to go smoothly. The nurse came out of the operating room several times, which was when Edward asked how Shienna and Bryan were doing.A few hours passed, the light at the top of the operating door lit up in green, meaning the operation was complete. Edward got up and immediately saw the doctor who had just left the room. Ryan and several specialists who helped with the operation, looked hurried then only Ryan finally stopped for a moment to answer his friend's anxiety."How is he, Ryan?" asked Edward with a worried look that he couldn't hide. This was Bryan's second time having surgery and it always managed to make him so anxious."The surgery went well, we're just waiting for Bryan and Shienna to wake up.""Please put them in the same room, it will speed up their recovery," Jennifer requested to which Ryan immediately replied with a nod
Shienna was on a fast-moving gurney in a semi-conscious state. She had been unconscious for some time after the doctor arrived and found her covered in blood with a penknife stuck in her right side. She could see the bright lights shining on her, and her eyes felt the glare. She closed her eyes for a moment, unable to bear the aches and pains in her waist and heavy eyes. "Shienna, open your eyes. Stay conscious. Shienna!" She kept hearing that voice calling her name. She had no idea where she was, but at a glance, she knew it was Ryan who was nearby. "Bryan..." Shienna murmured in a low voice. "Where is my husband?" "I'll let him know soon." Ryan was about to leave, but Shienna quickly grabbed his sleeve. "Please, don't say anything to him. Do the transplant now without telling him my condition. Can you do it?" "Uhm, Shie—" "Please, please... I'll survive. I promise. But Bryan won't get the same chance a second time. Please, Doc." Ryan turned to Shienna, who was also lo
Bryan had asked his confidant to check the locker, as Shienna had informed him, and found many things there. However, he agreed to keep Jun's files and belongings safe with a discreet guard. He had to ensure that Jun would release Edward from his charges. Jun eventually dropped the charges against Edward, saying that he had wrongly accused Edward while what happened to him was purely an accident. He also paid a high-ranking police officer who handled the case to acquit Edward. Edward was paroled today. Jennifer picked Edward up, but she and Bryan were reluctant to leave as they had other matters. Although Jun had withdrawn his charges, the case they were about to report was related to him. "I found this in Shienna's penthouse and my mom's room. I can't be sure who it belongs to because it's too small to check. Shienna said that gems like this are usually accessories or nail ornaments." Edward looked at the object in Bryan's hand before handing it to the police. "Why didn't
All eyes were wide and fixed on the woman standing before Bryan. There were no visible wounds, but then she was clutching a part of her body that was oozing fresh blood. Nearly staggering, Bryan scrambled to free himself from the man holding him, then rushed over to support his wife. "Shienna!" He called out her name in dismay, checking where on her body the gunshot had hit but found only a wounded arm. He took off his jacket and wrapped the wound. "Hold this tight, okay?" He let go of Shienna, who could sit up well because there were no severe injuries, which allowed Bryan to take care of other things he should have done earlier. He rushed at Jun, grabbing the man's windpipe and making him almost out of breath. "I should have finished you a long time ago, asshole! I let you live because of that lying bitch of yours. She seemed to pamper you so much that she was willing to lie and sleep with many men. To save you." Jun tried to shake off Bryan's hand, which kept a firm grip
Shienna arrived at her old home, as she had left Bryan early in the morning, and when she entered the house, she found no one but a few women working in the wet kitchen in the back building. She checked the other rooms, but nothing. There was no sign of Bryan anywhere. "Are you looking for Mr. Sanders, ma'am?" asked one of the servants who had noticed Shienna pacing back and forth with a confused look since arriving home. "Yes. Do you know where he is? Did he leave a message for me?" "Mr. Sanders just said he had some business to attend to and asked you to have lunch first. He'll be back as soon as everything is done." Hearing the waiter's words, Shienna grew even more anxious. She wondered what kind of trouble Bryan was in that he wouldn't let her know. Bryan hadn't contacted her either. He must have panicked when he couldn't find her anywhere, but why wasn't he bombarding her with calls and messages? Shienna decided to wait despite her current feelings. Bryan was so weak
Bryan's car stopped in the courtyard of a building that should have been familiar to Shienna. However, Bryan initially blindfolded Shienna, not wanting his wife to know where they were going. Bryan helped Shienna down and walked until they arrived at a courtyard that had previously been an empty lot. Now, several construction workers were building a magnificent building that Bryan was sure would make Shienna happy if she knew about it. He removed Shienna's blindfold and showed her the building, which had reached 70% construction and would soon be finished. Bryan had asked the construction workers to finish immediately because he couldn't guarantee he would last much longer. Shienna was silent when she saw what was in front of her. The other building she had planned to build, though she was not sure for what purpose, was now almost fully erected. She turned to Bryan, he still smiling, content to see her eyes glaze over. He thought she must be touched and very happy. "I know yo