Aria looked in the mirror and sure enough, she looked… healthy? She didn't look as tired. As pale, and thin, she was even fuller than she remembered.What had she missed? How could she not remember anything?He was sure, something was wrong, but she couldn't say it.“Is it true that I’m married to Daniel?” She muttered softly.She used her fingers to massage her head a little. Then she realized that there was no ring on her finger. She looked closely and there was a white, faded mark wrapped around her finger.That means there was a ring there before.She is married…?But Daniel… That man was indeed a stranger to her. She doesn’t remember anything from him not even the slightest. She doesn’t feel anything either, not a single spark. Something was wrong here.She racked her brain to keep thinking. First, Daniel didn't tell her what hospital Grandma was in, then she couldn't find her phone at all as Daniel kept saying it was lost, what made her confused? Daniel didn’t allow her to call
Giovanni Wellbert walked hurriedly to his office. He passed all the strange looks his employees gave him this morning.Some still greeted him, but most just lowered their heads, some even looked at him with disdain.What's wrong with everyone?But he couldn't relinquish the positive image he had built up so far. He kept smiling and walked quickly to his office. The election for the next mayor is coming up. He had to maintain his good image to be re-elected.Giovanni sat on his chair and wiped his sweaty forehead. For some reason, he had been feeling uneasy lately especially since he heard from Alexander Grissham that Aria was in the ruins of that burned museum.He didn't get any information. Not even from the museum staff. They said no one was visiting that day, the museum was closed for maintenance.So why was Alexander Grissham there? He even seemed to be looking for something in that rubble.What does he mean he's looking for his wife? Aria.. was there?His heart was beating fast.
Twelve days…. almost two weeks.Alexander Grissham sat on a high chair in his office, looking at his computer's screen. She is not here, not yet…This frustrated him. Not a single thing that didn’t make him angry. His wife was in someone else's hands and he couldn't bring her back as soon as he wanted.“I'll kill him if you act recklessly.”It was a message from Daniel. What is worse than that? He couldn’t find her location. He couldn’t save her from that bastard. She was not here. And that was his fault.Daniel took his wife and took her out of the city. Or on this island….Alexander had already burned down Daniel’s base in the countryside, and it didn’t bother him.He clenched his fists. Damn you Daniel!! Alexander sucked in as much air as he could.He didn't want to see even a single scratch on his wife.Not a single scratch on her. If he found her injured, he would tear that bastard into pieces and feed him to his lions.He grabbed a bottle of wine on the table and chugged it down
A black luxury sedan drove down the winding road on the edge of the Knive River, entered a densely populated residential area, and stopped not too far from a small alley. It’s not too busy today in this area. But still, many people pass by. Their head turned to see the expensive car parked on the side road. The door opened, and a pair of long legs in black trousers stepped out.He wore all black today, just like any other day. Besides, it was simple because he didn't like many colors. He also avoided having too many blood stains visible on his clothes at all times.Alexander Grissham closed the car door and stood there for a moment, looking around. Not a few people noticed him because his car was striking in this slum.“Boss, he’s in one of the houses two alleys away. They’ll think you went into the wrong alley.” Kiel’s voice from the earpiece spoke into his ear.“Kiel.”“Yes, boss.”Alex sighed as he walked. His sunglasses made his appearance even more mysterious. He walked in a d
But there was one thing that Daniel didn't take into mind.That they are not outnumbered, just outclassed in quality.It is proven by how all his men were lying lifelessly on the floor. Under Alexander’s feet.….…………………After threatening Aria not to go anywhere, he went downstairs and found Alexander Grissham on the first floor, sitting majesticly on an ordinary wooden chair. He leaned back with legs crossed gracefully. His eyes never left Daniel's face.Around him, his men who had been guarding this place, lying on the floor in strange positions. And he was sure that they were dead.He was sure that the situation outside was the same. But, He didn't hear anything. There were no loud noises or sounds of fighting going on. Did Alexander’s men also here? Or did he go in alone? Daniel thought.If so, then perfect. Besides, he didn't see Zia there among them. She seemed to have managed to escape.“Relax boss, our men are still on guard. He’s alone.” His men spoke into his earpiece. He smi
They reached the door and Zia led her towards the stairs. From there she could see him.Alexander…. From the moment she gained her memories back, she always missed him. Even until now, all she wanted to do was run into his arm. Her eyes brimming with tears when she finally saw him.Their eyes met. She smiled but then her smile dropped slowly when she realized something was off.Indifferent, cold eyes and flat expression are one thing for Alexander. But never did he see her with those uninterested eyes.Aria frowned. He didn't even seem excited to see her at all. What's wrong?Zia pulled one of her hands, they began to walk down the stairs that Aria now thought were too many. She winced. With every step she took, her lower abdomen hurt. She reflexively tightened her grip on the sharp glass she had hidden behind her.“Oh, there you go. The one you're looking for, isn't it?” Daniel asked Alex who was still watching Aria walk every step very slowly on the stairs. Her face looked uncomfort
Jasmine smiled widely, looking at Daniel and he looked at her with wide eyes, not believing that Jasmine had been lying to him all this time.Alexander stroked and squeezed Jasmine's hand that was hugging him, making her almost scream in pain.“I told you to wait in the car,” Alex said in his deep voice. His tone was as gentle as when he spoke to Aria.But only Jasmine knows that he is actually a devil in sheep's clothing. She was so scared and in great pain. But she still holds on, for the sake of her life, her mother’s and her father’s.“You took so long, babe.. Let’s get back to the car, you said you would have dinner with me outside.” She whined. Also gulped. She wanted so badly to pull her hand away from Alexander because of the excruciating pain in her broken bone. They hadn’t treated her wound at all and just left her like that.Alexander did indeed torture her on purpose.“Okay…” Alex nodded. He looked at Daniel and smirked. “Is there nothing else?” he provoked him while avoid
The room was spacious, despite the hospital equipment there, it was a pretty and bright one. Dominant with white and blue sky color, and expensive furniture, one could tell it was the special VVIP room.The bipping sound was loud since no other sound could be heard. It didn't bother Alexander at all. He even wished the sound would never stop.He looked down at the bandage on the back of his hand. It was at least to keep the needle marks there sterile but not to ease the pain, because he didn't feel it at all.He clenched his fists, trying to feel the pain right to the wound on his shoulder, but it was like he was numb. The pain was there but his body used to ignore it.For him, he could easily handle the pain. But not Aria…He lifted his head, looking at his wife who was still lying on the hospital bed that Alexander himself had made sure was comfortable. Her eyes were closed. Her face was still pale, although not as pale as before. His eyes shifted to her hands and chest which were f