"If you're okay with it, I've written an article for you to publish," said Yaslyn, giving Zyra a reassuring look."Henry, you should post it too. You're the innocent party here, and you should know how to handle it."Marcus furrowed his brow. "What about me? Can I do anything?""You don’t have to do anything. Just stay put in the hotel. Ensure no one kidnaps you, threatens you, or anything of the sort." Yaslyn examined Marcus’ build, somewhat dissatisfied.While Henry's lack of fighting skills was somewhat understandable, given his career in the entertainment industry, Marcus had no excuse. He could not even protect Zyra!Pathetic.Gritting his teeth, Marcus understood her meaning and felt somewhat dejected.Zyra had posted the article Yaslyn prepared online, and it instantly stirred up a storm. However, this storm was not directed at Zyra but at the situation, which shifted from implicating Henry to Marcus. People had mixed reactions.Henry’s fans were relieved, and the more p
Upon hearing that Yaslyn had arrived, Zyra hurried to the lounge to find her. She saw Yaslyn on the couch drinking her coffee and eagerly wrapped her arms around Yaslyn's neck."Yaslyn! Spencer managed to secure another role for me today, and it's not the typical sweet, innocent lead this time! I'll be playing a strong, charismatic supporting female character. I've read the script, and the character is so cool. I love it!""That's great, Zyra. Though, I didn't come here today to discuss your acting career," Yaslyn replied with an unexpectedly serious tone.Zyra felt a sense of unease. "What's going on?" she asked.She had been staying in the company these days and had not been out, so she was unaware of any matter that Yaslyn could bring to her."Do you remember that little incident you faced not long ago?" Yaslyn inquired.Zyra had not forgotten that traumatic experience and nodded vigorously. "Of course I remember. Didn't it all resolve itself in the end? Why? Did Sadie start c
Xora was quick to act. When she arrived, she swiftly greeted Yaslyn."Boss."Yaslyn waved and said, "You're already Wade's apprentice. No need for formalities. Just call me Yaslyn, as usual."Xora nodded, showing her obedience. Following orders was her duty.Yaslyn adjusted her wrist and pulled out a veil to cover her face before heading to a street corner to intercept someone.This was the director's regular route. According to their information, he would come here every evening to buy roasted chicken and carry home a bottle of wine.Frankly, this was Yaslyn's first time in a long while that she openly attempted such a capture. As she watched him approach, Yaslyn signaled her henchmen.Two black-clad figures sprang into action like swords, swiftly grabbing the director and dragging him into a nearby alley.The director, experiencing this for the first time, was terrified. He valued his life dearly and stammered "Please don't kill me! I… I can give you money—whatever you want!
The Wilder Organization was a name that sent shivers down the spine of anyone who heard it. Once they issued a hit, no matter who it was and their status, they would be hunted down by various factions. Death was certain.The director was at a loss for words. All he knew was that he angered a powerful person he should not have, and worse, he did it voluntarily.Would passing out be of any help? Would it bring a quicker end? However, with so many eyes on him, he couldn’t even feign unconsciousness!"… Ms. Lyon, please spare my life! I'll do anything if you let me go! I'm even willing to be your servant!" The director, crawling and rolling, reached Yaslyn and clung to her trouser leg, almost smearing her with his tears and snot.James sneered. "Who do you think you are, offending Yaslyn and still hoping to walk away alive?""Enough, James, stop scaring him. If he faints now, it won't be any fun."James raised an eyebrow and smirked wickedly. "Yaslyn's right, but why did you want to
Yaslyn was obviously on a date.Correction—she was out to have a meal with a friend.Xoan was a clever man and could not be deceived, so Xora confessed, "She went to dine with a friend." To avoid any misunderstanding, she emphasized that it was just a friend."A friend? A man or a woman? Why is she not answering my calls if she's just having a meal with a friend?" Xoan's face darkened, all too certain that this 'friend' was a man. Yaslyn was out there, this late in the night, with just a man. She did not even bring Xora with her!Fearing his anger, Xora added, "They were friends from the past. He just wanted to thank Yaslyn."Why would anyone choose to express their gratitude at night?"Let’s go." Xoan stood up.Xora knew Xoan Warren was going to confront Yaslyn. Should she warn Yaslyn then? That would be futile, though. Yaslyn's phone had run out of battery. Even Xoan could not reach her, let alone herself.Xora noted Xoan's furious expression. It seemed Yaslyn would face a co
"It's about time. After years of waiting… It's finally my turn," declared the man, his eyes filled with the hatred he no longer had to hide."And you? Why didn't you say anything? If she had eaten at that table, you wouldn't have to spike her food," he chided James, displeased about wasting his medicinal ingredient."It doesn't matter. She's unconscious now." James' smirk watered down, and he adopted a more solemn demeanor."Still, you did well this time, young man. Finally, we can avenge the grievances of the Wadham family!""There's something I never understood. You always said that Yaslyn silenced the Wadham family, but why? You never told me the reason."James recalled the girl from years past with her fleeting glances and gentle smiles. While Yaslyn was ruthless, he could not believe she wiped out his entire family."You'll find out later. What you need to know is that, for the honor and revival of the Wadham family, we must kill her and take over the Wilder Organization. Th
Yadier's fierce facade crumbled instantly, replaced by a torrent of tears and snot. "It's not what you think! Please listen to me, Mr. Xoan Warren! I—""Your supposed nephew at the door revealed the entire truth to me," Xoan's voice, though calm, held immense authority."What!? Didn't he try to stop you?!" James had hunted his parents' murderer all this while, so why did he allow Xoan to enter?Xoan used the tip of the dagger to lift Yadier's chin, sending shivers down Yadier's spine that nearly disrupted his heartbeat. "He did try, but it wasn't necessary. After all, you know very well who killed his parents."From the light at the door, a figure emerged—James. His gaze toward Yadier was filled with resentment. "Mr. Xoan Warren, do as you wish with him. My parents' murderer must pay. Even if you don't deal with him today, I will!"He had long known the truth. The uncle who pretended to care for him was the true murderer all along. He framed Yaslyn, all for the sake of acquiring t
Suddenly, a smile formed on Henry's face. He did not push Xora away this time. Instead, his large hand wrapped firmly around her waist, prompting a soft moan from Xora."Are you sure about this?"Xora nodded, pressing herself even closer to him.Standing at the entrance, Xoan could sense the intimacy between the two. He glanced at Yaslyn, who lay unconscious in his arms. Hesitating for a moment, he turned and decided to go to the Warren family home.Once the sounds at the door subsided, Henry swiftly released the young girl from his embrace. Her fervently warm body writhed, signaling a hint of discontent."It's alright, Xora. I'll take you to the hospital. If anything were to happen between us, Yaslyn would come for my neck tomorrow."Henry did not immediately notice someone had come. It was when he spotted a silhouette at the door that he assumed it was either Xoan or Yaslyn. Whoever it was, their knowledge of his involvement with another would probably make them more relaxed ar
Whitey glanced back and forth between them, shaking her head. "You two are a mystery."Suddenly, Doniel stood and waved Whitey over. "Hey, Whitey. Come here for a second."Confused but compliant, Whitey walked over.In a swift move, Doniel took her hand. With a smug look at Matheo, he announced, "I'm taking Whitey off your hands for a bit."Matheo's expression turned steely. "What's your game?""Don't sweat it, she'll be back soon."With that, Doniel led Whitey out.They reached a more secluded spot before Doniel finally released her hand. "Whitey, you're not hurt, right?"Whitey shook her head, twirling in front of him to prove her point. "See? I'm totally fine."Doniel reached out and gently tapped her forehead. "Someone hit you, didn't they? Your face is still swollen, and here you are, telling me it's nothing."Whitey playfully stuck out her tongue. "I just didn't want you to worry. Besides, I'm not the one who got seriously hurt. It was Matheo.""I know. Matheo really d
"Don't make that call!" Whitey screamed in a panic.A harsh slap struck her face as the ringleader yelled, "Shut it, woman! Who said you could talk?"The man, not satisfied after hitting her, gave in to his fury and kicked her. However, before he knew it, Matheo, who was standing nearby, had silently moved behind him. Suddenly, a sharp crack echoed as Matheo snapped the man's fingers with raw force.Matheo wrapped his arms around Whitey and quickly retreated."I can't take it! I'm done. I don't want anything else. Just do it!"The ringleader was seething with rage, the throbbing in his fingers ruining his will to fight Matheo.A few thugs had been itching for a reason to go after Matheo, and they wasted no time grabbing their weapons and launching an assault.Matheo fought back while dragging Whitey out of harm's way, but as the fight dragged on, he started losing ground.A vicious knife cut to Matheo's leg sent him tumbling down with a grunt."Matheo!"Whitey crouched beside
Whitey shook her head. She did not have a clue, and even if she could guess, she did not know what to do about it."I was actually about to..."Before Matheo could finish, a deafening crash rang out.Startled, Whitey clapped her hands over her ears. Matheo wrapped her in his arms and glanced at the rear window.A random stone had shattered the car's back glass, leaving a gaping hole.The chaos erupted out of nowhere, catching both of them off guard. They had been deep in conversation when suddenly, a line of cars barricaded the road, trapping them.Matheo gently patted her head, a silent plea for calm.Whitey, frantic, nodded and fumbled for her phone, only to find it had mysteriously powered down."Stay put in the car and don't worry," Matheo said, handing her his phone."If things go south, call the cops, call anyone."He was ready to step out and face the unknown threat head-on.Whitey protested. "Matheo, we don't know what we're dealing with. Don't just rush out there."
Whitey was back to her usual routine—classes by day, radio station by night. However, she had a luxury she did not have previously. A private car service, ensuring her safety was never in question.Doniel's lips were sealed, not breathing a word of her injury to anyone. Except for Matheo, who had somehow stumbled upon the secret.That night, after her radio gig, Whitey stepped out expecting to see the familiar pink sports car tucked away in its usual spot. However, it was nowhere in sight.Moreover, he had not even bothered to call her. A knot of worry formed in her stomach. Did something happen to him?Whitey had called his number three, maybe four times, but got nothing.As she was wrestling with her thoughts, a familiar yet unsettling figure approached her.Matheo.Why was he there?Nobody knew about Whitey's job at the radio station except Doniel."Doniel's tied up today, so I'm your ride," Matheo said.Alarm bells rang in Whitey's head. How did Matheo know about Doniel
The nurse nodded, gesturing for Doniel to give them some space.Once the bandaging was complete, Doniel returned with a treat—Whitey's beloved chocolate cupcakes."For you. Why didn't you say it hurt? He was so rough, and yet you asked me not to hold it against him."Whitey, her mouth full of frosting, mumbled a reply. "It's not that bad. Besides, you two are usually on good terms. Why fight over pointless things because of me?"Doniel tapped her head gently. "You're such a goof. What are you even talking about? Meaningless things?""I just thought that you two grew up together, so it'd be a shame to fall out over something so small, right?"Doniel huffed, "I never really cared for him, you know.""Okay, let's figure out a plan B. This mess means I might be stuck in the hospital longer, so I'm counting on you to smooth things over back home."Doniel looked at her with a teasing grin. "Relax, I've got this."Somehow, Whitey could always pick up a strange vibe from his smile, an
Whitey was injured, and Doniel rushed her to the hospital that very night. It was just a slash on her arm, but Doniel was beside himself with worry.Watching Whitey grit her teeth through the stitching, Doniel's face turned a shade of stormy gray. "I'll track down that driver's family if it's the last thing I do!"Whitey winced in pain, but seeing Doniel's fury, she tried to soothe him. "Really, it's not so bad."Doniel looked at her bandaged arm. "Thirteen stitches, Whitey. If you're not in pain, I'm in pain for both of us."Whitey was always the center of attention—a princess who was doted on from the day she was born. She had never experienced an injury as severe as that. As Doniel reached for his phone to call Whitey's parents, she quickly stopped him with a hand gesture, wincing as she accidentally grazed her wound, "Please don't call them. They'll just scold me again if they find out.""I told you to let me drive you home. Now, look at what happened because you didn't li
Whitey gripped the edge of her skirt, a new kind of worry blooming in her chest.'What if Matheo was…'She shuddered at the thought, her mind a garden where fears grew into giant oaks, so tall and dark that they scared her.Looking up again, Whitey's eyes widened as she noticed the taxi had taken a wrong turn, heading into unfamiliar territory.In the rearview mirror, she caught a glimpse of the driver's unsettling smirk.Taking a cab late at night was proving to be a bad idea, her heart racing with fear. If only she had accepted a ride from Doniel, none of that would happen. Regret washed over her as she scrambled for her phone, desperate to call for help.Sensing her panic, the driver floored it to a secluded spot and then abruptly stopped the car.Whitey's head snapped forward, hitting the seat, and as the world spun, her phone slipped from her grasp. Then, the driver was toying with her phone, his grin wide and wicked."Planning to call the cops or a friend, sweetheart?""
As time swiftly marched on, three years went by.Whitey nailed her entrance exam into the top university in Jefferson City—Jefferson City University.As for the others, Caleb turned 30, tied the knot, had kids, and took control of Sheldon's international ventures. He and his family packed up and moved overseas, while the rest stayed back."Thanks for tuning into 'Moonlit Wishes,' your go-to spot for all things heartfelt. I'm your host, Macie."At the stroke of ten, Macie's soothing voice filled the evening airwaves."Let's hear from our first caller tonight. Hey there, sir, what's on your mind?"Macie's voice was soothing, soft yet strong enough to coax secrets from the most guarded of hearts."Here's the thing, Macie. I've been head over heels for this girl, but she's always kept me at arm's length, saying I haven't done enough. However, today, I caught her in another guy's arms. What gives?"The man's voice quivered with barely concealed tears, slurred slightly by alcohol.M
"So, just because you're into him, you decide to set me up? How does that make any sense?"Whitey could not help but find her logic almost laughable."Because I noticed he always had a soft spot for you, jealousy clouded my judgment, and that's why I..."Jade inhaled deeply, as if bracing herself for what was to come. "Well, you've uncovered the truth, so there's no point in hiding anything. Punish me however you see fit."What was the point in pleading guilty then?Jade stood there, a mix of defiance and dignity, stubborn even in the face of her mistake.Whitey was not looking to lay blame. "I'm not going to take this to the principal, and I won't breathe a word of it to anyone else. However, as of today, our friendship is done. I'll find a new place to sit when we get back."Whitey let out a tired sigh. "There's something else you should know. He's got a girlfriend now."Jade's eyes widened in disbelief. "Wait, are you two an item now?""No, I'm not the one he's dating."Wi