Knowing that Sharon is a person who is protected by Arsen. Arianna was reluctant to have any contact with her. She thought it would be best to stay away for now, although it was difficult to believe.
After the dinner event ended, Arianna hurried to leave. This place was no longer suitable for her. The atmosphere was too cold. She preferred to stay behind the scenes.Now, it was better to go home and spend time with her two children."Wait."As the taxi she ordered arrived in front of her, Arianna saw Sharon gracefully approaching her. She could not guess what her step-sister wanted to say."You." Sharon pointed at Arianna's chest. "I warn you to know your place. So, don't expect us to get to know each other. Understand?"Arianna sighed lazily. After all these years, why was Sharon still so cold toward her? Especially when everything she had was taken away from her forcibly. But it seemed like Sharon was still not satisfied."I have become a star, while you are just an unknown screenplay writer. So, please, don't pretend to know me."After saying that, Sharon left without caring about Arianna's gloomy expression. For her, Arianna was a nobody, so there was no need to care about her feelings.Meanwhile, Arianna, who had been given a stern warning, could only get into the taxi and mention the name of the apartment where she lived with her two children.Tonight was very tiring. The entertainment industry always displayed two different faces. She wanted to retreat, but this was her skill to survive.***"I will take you to school. We haven't bought a car yet, so we'll have to take a taxi for now."Arianna's two children nodded obediently. Mommy had already struggled hard for their lives. In their village, job opportunities were very limited, and they were not very accepted in their homeland. There was no reason to move and start a better life.During breakfast, the television was on. There was a morning talk show featuring a famous singer from the city. The three pairs of eyes looked strangely at the TV screen.Sharon Galanis sang mournfully on the screen. Her voice was quite melodious, so the audience in the show applauded and sometimes sang along."Mommy, I guess that singer pre-recorded her voice first. Only then did she open her mouth on stage?"Lean, who had been watching her lip movements and listening carefully, could not be fooled. The singer was lip-syncing."Is that true? Isn't that embarrassing? A singer should sing on stage. I feel the same way when my teacher asks me to sing."Nerina, who liked to sing, was disappointed with the woman's performance. She stared sharply, then turned to Arianna."Mommy, I noticed she looks a lot like you. Do you have any blood ties?"Arianna could only purse her lips. Until now, her two children did not know that she had a step-sister. They only knew that Arianna was an orphan and lived alone."Nerina, it's normal for people in this world to look alike."Lean knew Arianna was reluctant to answer her sister's question, so he mediated to stop Nerina from discussing unnecessary things."Is that so? Well, even though she looks similar, Mommy is prettier. Also, Mommy's voice is better than hers. If Mommy wanted to debut, she would be more successful than that woman."Nerina was right, Arianna's voice is indeed beautiful. Since they were young, they were satisfied with being sung lullabies and managed to make them fall asleep. Sharon's voice is also good, but cannot be compared to Arianna's which is very melodious."What are you talking about? Mommy has also made a debut but as a screenplay writer."Her twin children didn't respond anymore. They had finished breakfast and were getting ready to go to school."Leander, Nerina, listen to your teachers and don't misbehave. Mommy will pick you up later in the afternoon."After dropping off her children, Arianna hurried to Producer Malik's office. Some things needed to be discussed with the producer.Entering the grand building, Arianna felt disoriented. This building felt familiar to her. It was her father's former office building that was sold due to bankruptcy. It had changed hands and become a movie production location."Good morning, I would like to meet Producer Malik. My name is Voleta.""Oh, you're expected. Please go straight up to the 17th floor and tell the secretary in front of Producer Malik's room."The receptionist answered politely. Voleta felt glad that she didn't have to beat around the bush.In the middle of the elevator ride, Arianna was not alone. Two people seemed to be employees of this office."Look at Sharon Galanis, whose voice is just average, but can enter the ranks of the highest-paid singers. I laughed when I read news like this."Arianna could only remain silent. Thinking about the past, it was true that Sharon did not yet meet the qualifications to enter the ranks of the highest-paid singers. But she remembered what Producer Malik said last night. Sharon had a connection to Arsen.She covered her ears to block out any further gossip from the people in the elevator."Voleta!"As the elevator door beeped, Producer Malik was waiting in front."Producer, you're here.""Yes. I'm waiting for Mr. Arsen. I didn't expect you to be here too. Let's wait in my room first."Arianna complied. But as soon as her buttocks landed on the couch, a small child's figure hit her back."Ah!"Arianna screamed, feeling startled by this."Gregory, you have to be polite!"Their gazes met. Both Arianna and Arsen were hypnotized by each other. They were trapped in something inexplicable."Boyl, are you hurt?" Arianna asked as she realized that the little boy was still hugging her waist."Oh no. Would you be my mommy?"The three adults in the room felt the sincerity of this six-year-old boy's request. They agreed that it was adorable."Greg, don't talk nonsense. Apologize to her!"Gregory pouted. He seemed upset with Arsen's attitude."Fine. Forget it, beautiful woman. If you don't want to be my mother, then be my wife later."Arianna couldn't help but burst into laughter. This child was very adorable. He was the same age as her twin children."Okay... okay. I will think about it later. You should sit down calmly now. And don't puff up your cheeks like that. It will hurt."Gregory looked at Arianna. His round eyes were shining. "Do you know what hurts the most?""What is it?" Arianna asked without hesitation."If you reject me."Both Arianna and Producer Malik laughed at Gregory's words. This child was still young, but he was already good at wooing beautiful women."You!"It was Arsen's face that soured. He immediately lifted Gregory's small body with one hand."Ah... ah! Daddy!""You should wait in the next room. Don't mess around here.""Don't pay attention to what he says."After removing Gregory, Arsen began to have a serious conversation with Arianna and Malik. The discussion revolved around the screenplay that Arianna was still working on."Each scene must appear natural. I'm not asking for this film to be more fantastic than its predecessor, but at least the profits should be over a hundred percent."Arianna and Malik swallowed hard. Was Arsen mocking them?"Why? Can't you do it?"Arianna and Malik exchanged glances. Malik remained calm as he was accustomed to dealing with people like Arsen. He would ask for the largest share without knowing anything. It was different for Arianna, who was still young and inexperienced."We can do it, Mr. Arsen.""Good, I don't want any failures."Arsen's gaze shifted to Arianna. The girl's eyes reminded him of someone who had been hovering around him, seeking status."For you, can we talk for a moment?"Arianna became nervous when she was looked at so coldly. Without a sound, sh
In a hospital on the outskirts of Fiskardo, Greece, a woman is fighting for her life.Her stomach is being squeezed as strong contractions hit her muscles. Simultaneously, a loud cry of a baby can be heard, but it slowly fades from her hearing."Where is my baby?" Her voice is almost inaudible. Her anxious face moves around to find her baby, whom she has not seen yet.The nurse next to her replies, "Ma'am, focus on your second childbirth. Your first baby is being examined by a pediatrician."There is no way to argue. Arianna pushes her baby out with all her strength.Her second baby is born, a baby boy.Five minutes later, her third baby is born, a baby girl.Shortly after, Arianna passes out. In her sleep, she still replays the events of the nine months that brought her to this confinement.She remembers the hot night with a stranger in a dimly lit hotel room. Arianna tried to free herself from the strong rope that bound her hands. The more she moved, the tighter the rope got. Feelin
At Arsenio Nakula's residence.The man's face had been beaten by his mother. Slapped five times, not to mention the curses thrown at him.The gentle figure of Jane's mother was gone. Her mother never got angry, and when she did, she didn't hesitate to hit."Why are you such a bastard, Arsen! You even impregnated a woman. The worst part is, you didn't accompany her when she was pregnant and gave birth. Were you born from a rock, huh?"Jane's breath was short with anger. Her husband and other children even couldn't move a muscle waiting for the woman who ruled the mansion to calm down.Everyone respected Jane so much. The woman's upbringing was so firm. Especially regarding manners that she held in high regard as an Asian woman. Although the majority of the family members preferred to settle in Europe."Sorry, Ma."Those were the only two words that came out of Arsen's mouth. His battered face couldn't lift his head. There were many questions in his head. He wanted to remember the terri
"Where is Greg, you said the GPS is around Engel Apartments," said the heavy voice that dominated the phone conversation. His aura condemned the man who was talking to him. Arsen urged to be answered, not wanting to be fooled by the assistant who should work hard for him."That's right, Mr. Arsen. The young master activated the GPS in this apartment," the assistant replied.Arsen did not believe it immediately. How many times had he looked around the apartment lobby, without finding the whereabouts of his son there? Until his back was hit by someone. His movement was so small that Arsen only glanced back, seeing a little child who fell to the ground.Feeling it was unnecessary to help, Arsen just walked away. "Find him until you get him. Besides, it's so foolish of Sharon to lose her child. I shouldn't have trusted her."Arsen was very angry. He had to delay his flight to Athens for a few minutes and was forced to leave Gregory with Sharon. Their relationship was not close, although t
"Mommy, it is very cruel. He just left without apologizing."Nerina continued to cry, her round cheeks rubbed as a place to hold her tears. If it weren't for respecting the girl, Arianna and Leander would have laughed."Stop thinking about it. He didn't see you, so just ignore it. The important thing is that you're not in trouble.""That's a lie. He glanced at me. Just looking doesn't make it okay. I'm going to find that guy, Mom."Arianna was a little surprised by this. She only looked at the man's back and didn't see his face."Did you see his face?"Nerina nodded her little head. She also saw it. Leander had even locked the man's face in his mind."Okay, then. If you meet him, ask him to apologize. For now, finish your lunch first. Mom has some work to do."Leander and Nerina nodded at their mother's decision. It's no wonder they are often left by their mother to work. They are used to it. They understand that their mother works hard for the two of them."Great. Meet me in the room
"Are you Sharon?"The beautiful woman in front of Arianna suddenly turned pale. Her red lips with a flamboyant dress were in stark contrast to her gloomy mood."Sorry, I have some business inside. If it's about meeting fans, we can do it another time. Excuse me."Sharon hurriedly stepped inside, assisted by security officers who managed the way. She had to avoid Arianna immediately. What was the point of meeting here anyway?"Excuse me, Sir, do you know that woman?" Arianna asked, pointing to Sharon."Yes, she's the singer Sharon Galanis. You'd better not ask for an autograph. Ahem, she's a bit arrogant."The security officer seemed reluctant to say it. It wasn't a secret that Sharon behaved like that. She was only good if there was a demand to be good. Not an obligation that everyone in the industry should have."Oh, I see. Alright then. I'll go in first. Excuse me."Knowing that her sister was a singer, Arianna bowed her head. She seemed to be thinking about what had happened in the
"Don't pay attention to what he says."After removing Gregory, Arsen began to have a serious conversation with Arianna and Malik. The discussion revolved around the screenplay that Arianna was still working on."Each scene must appear natural. I'm not asking for this film to be more fantastic than its predecessor, but at least the profits should be over a hundred percent."Arianna and Malik swallowed hard. Was Arsen mocking them?"Why? Can't you do it?"Arianna and Malik exchanged glances. Malik remained calm as he was accustomed to dealing with people like Arsen. He would ask for the largest share without knowing anything. It was different for Arianna, who was still young and inexperienced."We can do it, Mr. Arsen.""Good, I don't want any failures."Arsen's gaze shifted to Arianna. The girl's eyes reminded him of someone who had been hovering around him, seeking status."For you, can we talk for a moment?"Arianna became nervous when she was looked at so coldly. Without a sound, sh
Knowing that Sharon is a person who is protected by Arsen. Arianna was reluctant to have any contact with her. She thought it would be best to stay away for now, although it was difficult to believe.After the dinner event ended, Arianna hurried to leave. This place was no longer suitable for her. The atmosphere was too cold. She preferred to stay behind the scenes.Now, it was better to go home and spend time with her two children."Wait."As the taxi she ordered arrived in front of her, Arianna saw Sharon gracefully approaching her. She could not guess what her step-sister wanted to say."You." Sharon pointed at Arianna's chest. "I warn you to know your place. So, don't expect us to get to know each other. Understand?"Arianna sighed lazily. After all these years, why was Sharon still so cold toward her? Especially when everything she had was taken away from her forcibly. But it seemed like Sharon was still not satisfied."I have become a star, while you are just an unknown screenpl
"Are you Sharon?"The beautiful woman in front of Arianna suddenly turned pale. Her red lips with a flamboyant dress were in stark contrast to her gloomy mood."Sorry, I have some business inside. If it's about meeting fans, we can do it another time. Excuse me."Sharon hurriedly stepped inside, assisted by security officers who managed the way. She had to avoid Arianna immediately. What was the point of meeting here anyway?"Excuse me, Sir, do you know that woman?" Arianna asked, pointing to Sharon."Yes, she's the singer Sharon Galanis. You'd better not ask for an autograph. Ahem, she's a bit arrogant."The security officer seemed reluctant to say it. It wasn't a secret that Sharon behaved like that. She was only good if there was a demand to be good. Not an obligation that everyone in the industry should have."Oh, I see. Alright then. I'll go in first. Excuse me."Knowing that her sister was a singer, Arianna bowed her head. She seemed to be thinking about what had happened in the
"Mommy, it is very cruel. He just left without apologizing."Nerina continued to cry, her round cheeks rubbed as a place to hold her tears. If it weren't for respecting the girl, Arianna and Leander would have laughed."Stop thinking about it. He didn't see you, so just ignore it. The important thing is that you're not in trouble.""That's a lie. He glanced at me. Just looking doesn't make it okay. I'm going to find that guy, Mom."Arianna was a little surprised by this. She only looked at the man's back and didn't see his face."Did you see his face?"Nerina nodded her little head. She also saw it. Leander had even locked the man's face in his mind."Okay, then. If you meet him, ask him to apologize. For now, finish your lunch first. Mom has some work to do."Leander and Nerina nodded at their mother's decision. It's no wonder they are often left by their mother to work. They are used to it. They understand that their mother works hard for the two of them."Great. Meet me in the room
"Where is Greg, you said the GPS is around Engel Apartments," said the heavy voice that dominated the phone conversation. His aura condemned the man who was talking to him. Arsen urged to be answered, not wanting to be fooled by the assistant who should work hard for him."That's right, Mr. Arsen. The young master activated the GPS in this apartment," the assistant replied.Arsen did not believe it immediately. How many times had he looked around the apartment lobby, without finding the whereabouts of his son there? Until his back was hit by someone. His movement was so small that Arsen only glanced back, seeing a little child who fell to the ground.Feeling it was unnecessary to help, Arsen just walked away. "Find him until you get him. Besides, it's so foolish of Sharon to lose her child. I shouldn't have trusted her."Arsen was very angry. He had to delay his flight to Athens for a few minutes and was forced to leave Gregory with Sharon. Their relationship was not close, although t
At Arsenio Nakula's residence.The man's face had been beaten by his mother. Slapped five times, not to mention the curses thrown at him.The gentle figure of Jane's mother was gone. Her mother never got angry, and when she did, she didn't hesitate to hit."Why are you such a bastard, Arsen! You even impregnated a woman. The worst part is, you didn't accompany her when she was pregnant and gave birth. Were you born from a rock, huh?"Jane's breath was short with anger. Her husband and other children even couldn't move a muscle waiting for the woman who ruled the mansion to calm down.Everyone respected Jane so much. The woman's upbringing was so firm. Especially regarding manners that she held in high regard as an Asian woman. Although the majority of the family members preferred to settle in Europe."Sorry, Ma."Those were the only two words that came out of Arsen's mouth. His battered face couldn't lift his head. There were many questions in his head. He wanted to remember the terri
In a hospital on the outskirts of Fiskardo, Greece, a woman is fighting for her life.Her stomach is being squeezed as strong contractions hit her muscles. Simultaneously, a loud cry of a baby can be heard, but it slowly fades from her hearing."Where is my baby?" Her voice is almost inaudible. Her anxious face moves around to find her baby, whom she has not seen yet.The nurse next to her replies, "Ma'am, focus on your second childbirth. Your first baby is being examined by a pediatrician."There is no way to argue. Arianna pushes her baby out with all her strength.Her second baby is born, a baby boy.Five minutes later, her third baby is born, a baby girl.Shortly after, Arianna passes out. In her sleep, she still replays the events of the nine months that brought her to this confinement.She remembers the hot night with a stranger in a dimly lit hotel room. Arianna tried to free herself from the strong rope that bound her hands. The more she moved, the tighter the rope got. Feelin