July 8, 2024. Chapter 1-2.
"Mara! Open the fucking door!" Brian screamed while banging on the condo entrance. "Open the door, you witch! How dare you con me?" Beatrice yelled.On the other hand, Darwin kept calling the building's administration office because Mara and Claire would not open the apartment's door. "Don't you h
“What or who inspired you to create A King’s Collection? It’s truly remarkable how a men’s jewelry set could gain such widespread fame within a week of its launch,” the TV host inquired of Riley, highlighting the unexpected success of the collection. As part of Adley’s marketing plan, they strategi
“They have been trying to get a second DNA test, but Claire is refusing the procedure. She and her family live in a rented flat at Court Residence because Brian refused to take her back. He is adamant about filing for an annulment under the grounds of false pretenses,” Clint reported. “Claire and hi
Brian cried at what Adrian said. Adrian was right! Riley looked so much happier and contented now that she was with him, something that he failed to give her. Over the past few days, he had been reflecting on what he had lost. He wanted Riley back, but sadly, she was already married to Adrian. Th
"We all came here to ask for your forgiveness, Riley," Brian revealed. His eyes quickly welled with tears as he confessed, "I had wronged you the most. I was your husband for four years but threw it all away.""I had forgotten how much I had loved you, blinded—" Brian could not continue, and Riley u
In the lobby of the Court Residence, Claire and Mara turned up to witness a conversation between the building owner and a very affluent-looking man. "Who is that?" Mara whistled, her eyes gleaming while studying the unknown man. "He looks wealthy, Ma," Claire commented. The man standing a few met
Claire cried, and Mr. Bradford panicked, "Oh, no. no. It's not what I mean. I am sorry.""Oh, my daughter. Don't say such a thing. You are still young and beautiful," Mara wept with Claire. Her eyes were quickly red, and she said, "I believe that one day, you will meet another man who will love and
"From Henry to William, to Greg, and then Brian," Claire muttered. "The men that gets attracted to me gets younger every time!""Clinton is nearly my age. He is just twenty-five! This could work, Ma!" Claire exclaimed in her room as she took a full turn. "Listen to me, Claire. You have to trap this
Adrian studied him for a long moment, arms crossed. He seemed to be considering but soon said, “Well. Since you’re already here, and you already woke me up, you might as well keep practicing. Have you eaten? The hotel’s breakfast isn’t until six.”“I’m good, sir.” Taylor pointed to his shaker near t
“Rule number one. No cursing—fuck!” Taylor smacked his forehead. “Dammit! How the fuck am I supposed to survive without cursing?”Taylor was on the plane, reading the list of rules Charlie had given him. It was meant to guide him in winning her father’s approval.“Fine,” he grumbled. “I won’t fuckin
“Okay, I am happy not to check out other guys,” Charlie said while resuming her meal. In the next minute, they were quiet, simply finishing their food. Then Charlie noticed Taylor was hesitating. He said, “Charlie, I’ve been meaning to tell you something.”“Hmmm?” Charlie asked, looking at him. “I
[Dad, remember when you told me there are exceptions with guys? Remember, the rare breed ones?]Days came and went. Charlie and Taylor were now back to school after a very memorable holiday at the Carrington nut plantation. On Wednesday morning, Charlie messaged her father after her first class. She
Yet again, it was another warm and lovely gathering with Taylor’s family, reminding Charlie of her own home. ***A few hours later, Charlie was still over the moon from her date with Taylor. She could not stop thinking about it. She was already in bed, getting ready to sleep, but her heart was sti
“It’s so beautiful!” Charlie remarked, watching tiny golden lights flicker in the darkness.One by one, fireflies appeared, almost as if they were dancing just for them.Taylor looked down to study her expression. He said, “No, you are more beautiful.”“Pfft!” Charlie looked up with gleaming eyes. “
“It was spontaneous! I thought about it just now,” Taylor claimed. “I don’t know how the carving knife got into the basket. Perhaps Omar thought it was meant for the sandwich!”He pointed to the trunk and instructed, “Carve your name into my tree, Babe.”Charlie was still laughing. She asked, “Serio
“Hey Taylor, here’s the food you requested,” a young worker named Omar met them at the base of the tree. “Enjoy your date.”“Thank you, Omar,” Taylor said. After leaving a picnic basket with Taylor, Omar rushed to another truck and left. Taylor then urged Charlie, “Let’s go.”“I’m not going,” Charl
She thought it was amazing how a shaker machine shook the hell out of the trees, making all the fruits fall to the ground. Then, another truck swept up the fruits and gathered them. After that, Taylor took her to the processing plant, where the magic happened.Serena happened to be there to inspect