LEO’S POV“You dare to go against my orders?” Father bellowed, his voice vibrating in my ear. I stood there, my gaze fixed forward, my palms folded together, my face utterly expressionless. Heaven knows how much longer I’ll have to endure his outbursts, but it won't be much longer.“Nice. That’s the attitude you’re going to display, huh? Well then, I have no choice. Get ready to step down from that company. And one more thing.” He stormed closer until our faces were just inches apart, the cold fury in his eyes sending a shiver down my spine.“After that company is no longer in your possession, I will make your life so miserable that you’ll prefer death, Mr. Leonardo Lugard. Mark my words,” he hissed, his voice dripping with venom. With that, he pushed past me, his shoulder brushing mine with deliberate force as he walked out. His footsteps were heavy and deliberate, each one echoing through the corridor like a countdown to the inevitable. His back was rigid, his fists clenched at hi
RACHEL’S POV"Ahhhhhhh!!" I screamed, throwing everything within reach across the room. The sound of shattering glass and the crash of objects hitting the floor echoed off the walls. My meticulously arranged room descended into chaos. Picture frames toppled, books flew off the shelves, and the vase on the nightstand shattered into a thousand pieces..I didn’t even realize the door had opened until I heard Cecilia’s voice.“Rachel!” she called, rushing over to me. “Oh no! Rachel, you’re going to hurt yourself,” she said, pulling me into a tight hug as I burst into tears.“I’m done for, Cecilia. Everything,” I stuttered through my sobs.“No, Rachel. Everything will be fine. Do not give up, okay?” she said, her voice firm but kind. I continued to sob quietly for a few minutes, the weight of everything bearing down on me.“Excuse me,” I whispered, pulling away from her as I headed toward the bathroom. I caught a glimpse of her worried eyes as I shut the door behind me.Inside the bathroom
LEO’S POVI was already dressed in my sportswear when I received a call from John, who informed me that Father is making arrangements for my so-called brother to come back. No matter what game they try to play, I’ll always be one step ahead. Finally, it’s time for me to show Father what I’m made of.My jaw clenched in annoyance as my attention returned to my sportswear—a sleek, blue athletic outfit, perfectly matching hers, as each couple was assigned a matching color. I don’t know what she’s thinking, accepting to have her murder case aired on the variety show. One mistake, and she’s done for. But why do I even bother?Suddenly, I sensed someone behind me and turned to see who it was. Of course, it was Rachel Snow. Only God knows how long she’d been standing there.“Hey, it’s time, or do you want us to lose today’s competition before we even start? Five minutes late, and we’re done,” she said, clearly irritated, her hands on her hips, but there was something missing in her eyes.Agai
From a young age, I have always dreamed of writing a book that people all over the world would want to read. I once heard someone say, "If you are a writer and people don’t read your books, then you have written a journal." This quote stuck with me and made me realize that the real goal of writing is to create something that others want to read and enjoy.My dream to write a book became even stronger after I watched a Korean drama called "The Two Worlds." In the show, there is a w*****n that becomes very popular in Korea. I was amazed at how much people loved the w*****n, and I promised myself that one day I would write a book that people would love just as much. I decided that I wouldn’t compare myself to other writers or look down on anyone. Instead, I would focus on working hard to achieve my dream.I knew that reaching my goal would take a lot of hard work and dedication. Writing a book isn’t easy, and it takes a lot of time and effort. But I was determined to keep going, believing
CHAPTER ELEVENRACHEL'S POVTo say I was shocked by Leonardo’s actions is an understatement—what could possibly be his reason for helping me?In my opinion, there are only three possible options: Firstly, he’s doing it for the media, to gain more fans on his side.Secondly, he’s trying to divert my attention from putting him on my list of suspects.Lastly, and the option I really don’t think is true—he’s actually being nice.His back was still turned to me, and at this moment, I don't care what he's planning, but I'm not getting on his back.I tried to get up on my own, but I landed back on my butt on the ground. My leg refuses to let me do what I want right now. Damn leg!“Are you getting on my back or not? Because we need to find that treasure box before the H’s do,” he said, sounding irritated. I scoffed. “Well, then go ahead,” I snapped, and he turned and swiftly picked me up bridal style. I believe I wasn’t the only one shocked—every single person on that field was shocked. The
LEO'S POVGoddamn it! How on earth did I forget that we share the same apartment?I cursed under my breath as I changed into something more comfortable. Well, what can I say? I guess I have to expect more encounters like this. I opened the door again, and this time, Rachel's eyes were glued to her phone. It looked like something serious, but who cares? I went straight to the kitchen to get a glass of water.The kitchen was sleek and modern, with granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances. The cabinets were a deep mahogany, contrasting with the light gray walls, and the room was lit by soft, recessed lighting that gave it a warm, inviting glow. The glass jar I needed was on a high shelf above the sink, just out of easy reach.Rachel leaped into the kitchen on one leg, clearly favoring the injured one. She reached up for the glass jar but couldn’t quite grab it. Her fingers barely brushed the edge.Well, she doesn't expect me to get it for her, right? I mean, I do not wish to rec
RACHEL’S POVIt's been two days since we came in third at the first couple's games.Shocking, right? Well, we were told the aim of the game was to test our cooperation as a team since we’re supposed to be couples.Though the H's came in first, there was no chemistry between them. Henry fell, but Helen still rushed to get the box, and he joined later.However, our case was different since Leo bent down to help me. That’s how we ended up in third place, and I swear I could see the look of disappointment on Helen’s face as she stared at Leo, whose facial expression showed he was pleased with himself.Claiming to be a hero? Trust me, he’s only doing it for the camera. That aside, I’ve got too much on my plate to dwell on him.The first episode was released today, since it’s Saturday. The program airs from Monday to Saturday at exactly 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.I was dumbfounded when I read the reviews on YouTube. The show is trending on almost all social media platforms."What?! A pick-me?!" I exc
LEO’S POVThe look on Rachel’s face clearly told me she was beyond shocked. She looked like she needed someone to wake her up. Her gaze slowly shifted to Bug, who also had no idea what was going on.But guess what? Even the other shareholders were just as shocked because everyone in there knew me.The whole room was so silent that even a single pin drop could be heard.“I-I don’t get what you mean,” Rachel stuttered, still trying to recover from her shocked state.“What don’t you get? The fact that the Dr. Lugard on your list of shareholders is none other than me?”Rachel clenched her hand into a fist, her shocked expression quickly turning into rage.“Bug, get me the documents with the list of shareholders,” she ordered, stressing each word.A few minutes later, Bug hurried in with the documents and placed them in front of Rachel.She checked the list, and I knew she saw Dr. Lugard with 13.1 percent shares.“Have you seen my name, or do you need evidence?” I asked, my voice calm as th