"I ended like this because of your beloved sister, and you still dare to treat me like filth," I cried out, tears flowing endlessly from my eyes. I fumbled with my bag to find my phone while standing there watching me without moving a finger.I immediately called Emilia, and hopefully, she picked up this time and I then hobbled into the elevator. I stabbed the elevator buttons, still in tears.Before the elevator door closed off, I saw that Jared had already turned his back on me; he was speaking to someone on the phone. Paying no attention to me, I felt a sharp pain in my heart, piercing my tender heart and breaking it into tiny pieces.Jared had never regarded me while married to him, and even after suffering such an ordeal at the sister's hands, he still doesn't regard me.I have no idea why I was still affected by him; I guess it's true about leopards not changing their stripes.I thought I could hold on till Emilia came to get me, but I overestimated myself; before the elevator c
I stayed silent, lost in my thoughts. I know he had a history with the Long family, and given the fact that we had no strong relationship, the idea of him being in love with me is quite implausible. So when he pledged to help me get my revenge, the only logical motive I could think of was manipulation. He perceived my skepticism and decided to let me be; he went over to the window and assumed his previous position, ignoring me. "Sam, how do you want your revenge?" He asked, still looking out the window. I was somewhat confused, but I felt uneasy at his question. "Why?" I asked him, wondering if he didn't hear me say I didn't want his help getting revenge on her. But he turned and eyed me for a couple of seconds, then turned away."To dispel your doubts about me exploiting you, I will take action against Leila and his family anytime you want."I was speechless staring at him like some star out of a commercial; I was smitten, and I guess this is the very beginning of my strong love
The rest of the week went by uneventfully; my so much-anticipated vacation was in the mud. That bitch ruined everything, but she would pay for it. I never saw Jared after he left on my arrival from the hospital. It's for the best though; I might lose it the next time I see that bastard around here. Neither did I hear from Kent; for some crazy reason I yearn for him. I tried calling him many times, but the very thought of our final parting at the hospital zapped my confidence to call him. After spending that agonizing week at home, Emilia called me and said. "Sam, you know the usual place; come over quickly. Leila, that bitch is here," she spoke hastily, sounding tense, and it quickly shot up my heart rate. I immediately hung up and rushed out of the house. Although I had no idea how Leila escaped the mansion, I was past caring at this point. As soon as I arrived at the bar, I saw Emilia sitting with Mickey at the far end, having some lovey-dovey time. She jerked off her chai
The more I retreated from Jared, the more he advanced towards me, like a grim reaper; his shadow enveloped me, making me shiver. But I stubbornly held on to my phone, hiding it behind my back, saying:"Never, Jared. When I took this step, I never planned on turning back. I liked you so much before that I was willing to do anything for you. When Leila told me you were waiting for me in the alley, I believed her, and I rushed to meet you. But what did I get?"Brows furrowing, Jared retorts:"I've already married you. What more do you want? I paid for her sins?!""Really? Did you ever treat me like we were married? Did you ever love me?" I ask boldly.Jared didn't reply; I just looked at his gloomy and cold face, with every breath feeling painful."Jared, what I detest the most is your demeaning attitude as if you're doing me a favor. Leila may have tricks up her sleeve, but would she do any of that if it wasn't for you? Everything springs from you! Yet, you're the one who despises me a
The night felt hazy and confusing. Yet, somehow, Kent's presence brought me comfort. So, when he suggested going out, I didn't refuse.After Emilia found me a set of clothes to change into, he brought me upstairs. His friends were all hanging around the corridor. They were occupying the next VIP room to the one Jared and Kent fought in a couple of minutes ago.Upon seeing us, their faces lit up with strange yet excited expressions. Some of them even gave us a thumbs-up in praise:"Wow, you sure know how to make a move! You've boldly and audaciously snatched away the famous Invincible CEO—Jared's wife!""Absolutely! Did they underestimate who Kent is?! Just a mere finger of his can knock out that punk.""Think about it, Jared, with his weak and pathetic look, it's just so satisfying!""Thankfully, that punk has some taste. Choosing a pretty wife, at least Kent didn’t lose out!"I was speechless the whole time; wondering if they had taken too much alcohol already. I could predict that
Immediately I stepped into the bathroom, I was lost, Kent's physique is even better than that of the typical runway male models, with broad shoulders, long legs, solid abs, and healthy skin. The light penetrates the water falling on his body, casting a mystical halo on his robust shoulders. There are no words to express how good he looks, so easily seducing my soul. At the moment that I'm dazed, he has already turned back, looking at me with a sardonic smile. "Have you had enough?" I gulped down saliva shamelessly. In truth, I'm not drunk, but if I pounce on him now, it seems a bit too brazen and shameless, so I squint, pretending to be a little tipsy and lean in. "Kent, I don't feel too well...." I clung to his neck, pressing my lips, which smelled of alcohol, to his. I desperately sought his warmth, yet when he met my passion, he didn't immediately respond but held onto my shoulders, looking deeply into my eyes, and asked, "Sammy, do you know what you are doing?" The
After Kent sat down, I served him a plate of food and set it in front of him, then also served myself a plate."Getting used to living alone before has taught me that you'll starve if you can't cook," I said, wiping my hands on my apron."Give it a try and see if it suits your taste.""The craftsmanship is not bad," he responded.After we finished eating, he asked me what I was going to do. I hesitated before saying I wanted to buy a mobile phone and pack up a few things from my apartment."Alright. Then I will accompany you." "That's unnecessary; I can handle myself. Besides, no one is going to attack me in broad daylight.""Okay then. I'll accompany you to buy your phone first."I wanted to say that's not necessary, but in the end, I didn't voice it out. I followed him out and headed to the mall to buy a phone. I paid for it myself. He intended to pay for me, but I didn't take it, so he did not insist.When I inserted my old SIM card into the new phone, several missed calls suddenl
It surprised me that He would play a fast one on me. The bastard tricked me the whole time; he orchestrated the charade of a divorce, but to what end?I was lost for a few minutes; I thought he, a prideful man, definitely would not want anything to do with me anymore after he found out last night that I was with Kent, but no,He has been playing games with me all along.His slender fingers crossed and laid in front of him, quietly looking at me, "We've just been married for two years; our relationship is fine; there's no justified reason to divorce. We have both cheated, so let's call it a truce.I stared at him in astonishment; I had always wondered how his brain worked, but it was obvious this bastard was sick in the head."Why are you doing this to me? Why not go on and marry your perfect lover Jade? Why won't you let me be happy? We have never been happy together ..".He looked at me expressionlessly, his eyes calm like water. “But I said we are. Sam, I'm wealthy with a couple o
He looked at me for a moment, then suddenly reached out to ruffle my hair, and began to laugh:"You look good, spirited. That's the real you."I was dumbfounded but in a good way."Sammy, from today onwards, you're going to start over, do you hear me? Do it for yourself, not for others."From now on, I won't live for others, but for myself.No one has ever said such things to me.It was only after he finished saying this that I raised my hand to gently hold his, choking back a sob as I uttered a single word:"Okay.""Good girl."He was in an exceptionally good mood."Considering you've been discharged from the hospital and you're being so obedient, I, your boss, have decided to give you a little gift.""What?""You'll know when it's time."When I followed Tom out of the car, standing once again in front of The Event Management Company I used to work for, I finally understood. The little reward he wanted to give me... was the acquisition of Mrs. Flint's company.During this time, he ha
Once in the car, I can’t stop worrying and endlessly talking about Emilia."Your friend keeps pestering Emilia like this, and in the end, he'll hurt her. As his friend, you must remind him not to treat her feelings lightly. She is not like other frivolous girls. She wouldn’t be able to bear such heartbreak again."Emilia has been forever scarred by Mickey's heartbreak. She doesn't need any more drama.Kent laughed derisively, looking from me to the road, seemingly helpless: "How do you know if Ben isn’t interested in her? As for love affairs, who can say for certain?"I was confused at first, wondering if Ben told him something and he wasn't saying it.But that doesn't matter anyway; I should make things clear before she experiences a worse heartbreak than that of Mickey."Indeed, the intricacies of love are the most elusive things in the world, but there's no chance for Ben and Emilia to happen. Your friend is a philandering man of privilege.Also, his status speaks for itself. His f
"Last night, what on earth happened? Why would I say such things to you?Also, I only remember drinking with Emilia at her house, then running into Leila, I vaguely remember something happening with her, and then you showed up. But why were you there?"Upon hearing my skeptical question, Kent seemed not bothered, he shrugged, and said nonchalantly said to me:"Ben wanted to find Emilia that night, fearing that he might get beaten up by Emilia, so he dragged me along. But when we got to her house, we found her lying on the bed drunk and passed out.I knew you would also be drunk and probably unconscious somewhere in the street. I followed you only to find you hugging the wall screaming that you love me and want to be with me." he paused and glanced at me to gauge my reaction, then continued. "I simply brought you back because I didn't want to make a fuss. That's exactly what happened."The way he described it was so annoying that I didn't know how to restore my dignity."If I was dr
Kent grabbed my hand while seizing my chin, forcing me to look him in the eyes. His complexion was very stern, but his eyes were serious."Do you think I'm a fucking beast driven solely by my lower half? Let me tell you, I'm not.I'm not a brute who would jump any woman he sees. When I made a move on you in the club, it was because I felt an inexplicable familiarity when I first saw you.I can't explain why, but I just strangely want to treat you well. If you say it's because I like you, then fine. Are you satisfied now?"The seriousness in his eyes was nearly intimidating as hell, and even though I was so drunk, and was about to lose consciousness, his tone still managed to startle me.I had experienced too much this evening, and my mental state barely held up until now. When he claimed that he liked me, the suppressed rebellious instincts in my heart broke free like a demon bursting through a door, stripping away my sanity.Staring at him dumbfounded, after who knows how long, I s
In the end, she was a spoiled girl from a rich family. She would only show off her toughness and fierceness when dealing with others. But once someone stood up against her, she would indeed back down immediately.When I furiously punched the wall close to her, and she felt the impact, she was truly frightened by me and obediently confessed everything."Samantha, I didn't hire anyone to rape you. Instead, after I knocked you out, I had you auctioned off in the underground black market."Auction? Black market?When these two words appeared, they directly shattered all the defenses in my heart... I always thought she was behind the act of violating me but didn't expect an even more unexpectedly bitter truth hidden behind all this.And this truth was far more malicious than anyone could imagine.I took a deep breath, trying hard to suppress the urge to kill her right there, and continued to ask:"Who did you sell me to?""I don't know. In any case, after I knocked you out, my brother too
"Who else could it be? That bastard with the surname Hale, that son of a bitch." Emilia tossed her phone on the table and said to me in a drunken slur:"Let me tell you, Sammy, all men are beasts who think with their lower half. Bastards, not one of them has a heart. That's true for you, Jared, and it's true for Mickey and Ben."I snorted and echoed:"How can the three of them be the same? Ben slept with you the first time he met you, while Jared, I chased him for over Seven years, married him for three, and he doesn't even dare to touch my finger."Emilia laughed heartily: "Hahaha, they are the same, just different methods but with the same result. Jared is a rich psycho; he thinks you're dirty and, hence, won't touch you. Put, it's because he doesn't love you.If he did truly love you, he would overcome whatever was going on in that crazy head of his."She's making sense. Isn't Jared just not in love with me? I know!"What about Mickey?" I asked her. "That snake, he is the worst o
These thoughts echoed in my mind, carrying along, a mix of curiosity and speculation.Although the sight just now was beautiful, it felt somewhat odd - after losing my job, I was surprised to see him, still so engrossed in nourishing the flowers and plants. Quite eccentric indeed.Kent glanced back at the blossoming garden, chuckling lightly."Plants have lives too. If I take care of them, they'll reciprocate. Just breathe in, isn't the aroma refreshing? Enough to keep one in high spirits for the day."As he uttered these words, his eyes squinted slightly, carefully inspecting the results of his efforts. Noticing a bit of cobweb on a flower pot beneath him, he immediately took to wiping it clean.Once he finished attending to the garden, we headed downstairs for breakfast.During the meal, he suddenly proposed:"By the way, since you've lost your job, how about accompanying me to the office and working as my secretary after the meal?"I was taken aback needing a moment before respo
"Mrs. Flint said so," I responded. This guy is about to be fired, but he is still in high spirits."What can I say about you?" Kent chuckled again, speaking helplessly:"With Mrs. Flint's third-rate Event management company, do you think she has any channels to hear about the high-level decision-making of our Jewel Group?"His smile was truly bright. He reached out to pinch my face, strong and unforgiving that I hustled to release his grip, but he wouldn't let go, giving me a serious warning:"In the future, if you want to know about my decisions, just ask me directly. Don't just believe in rumors, okay?"At that moment, I genuinely overlooked the implication of his phrase "Just ask me directly if you want to know about my decisions". Instead, I focused on another point in his talk and hastily asked:"So, have you been fired? You...?"Kent seemed exasperated, patronizingly flicking my forehead, smiling brilliantly:"Do you even know the surname of the biggest shareholder behind Jewe
Mrs. Flint is hardly compassionate. She'd rather not offend Mrs. Long. Also, her fear of me usurping power and securing the position of the next Madame of the Long family has led her to tread on eggshells around me.She has masterfully planned her scheme, I have always known her to be quite the crafty one.I scornfully retorted, “So Mrs. Flint, am I supposed to be grateful for your considerations?"Seeing that I wouldn't give in and was causing her embarrassment, her expression instantly darkened."Sam, I know you're determined to sever ties with the Long family. But as your former boss, I simply advise you not to offend that family.”“Don't underestimate the Long family's low profile; they are the genuinely famous and influential family in the city, and crushing you like an ant would be effortless.”“As for your rumored ex-boyfriend Kent, don't count on him,”“The recent stock market crash has greatly affected Jewel Group. I heard the company is considering firing Kent Millers becau