"Sorry, I'm sorry for being unable to be sensitive to your feelings. I'm sorry for making you jealous and hurt, Eve," Gery whispered softly. The two of them were still hugging, and the hug was even more potent when Gery whispered those words. Gery felt guilty. Even yesterday, he did not explain anything to Eve. However, what Eve saw earlier was partially true. Eve didn't see the incident until the end to come to that conclusion. When he felt Eve was calmer, Gery tried to release their embrace. The man looked profoundly and lovingly at Eve's nether regions. Eve was again made to blush because of Gery's sweet treatment. Eve then looked down, hiding her face that was flushed with embarrassment. Her hands also interlocked and twisted the hem of her shirt. Gery smiled slightly when he saw how shaky Eve's hands were. I don't know what made Eve so embarrassed. Gery didn't know. Either because of the sudden kiss he gave her or the words he had just said. But whatever it was, Gery felt happ
"Pranggg ....!"The loud sound of a glass being thrown to the floor filled the hearing of the residents of the Andrew family. A woman came out of the kitchen with hurried steps. She was the maid at Cheryl's house. The woman immediately rushed over to the source of the sound that broke the morning silence. The woman named Ruth stumbled into Cheryl's room.There, she saw a scene that had become more frequent and heartbreaking.Cheryl was standing by the window, staring out at the front yard.Ruth quickly grabbed a broom and picked up the broken glass without saying anything. She knew the lady of the house needed to be better. She had only been working at Cheryl's parents' house for three months since the girl was hospitalized. Day by day, Ruth felt her job was getting harder because Cheryl had been hysterical and throwing tantrums lately."Leave it there," Cheryl snapped when she saw Ruth picking up broken dishes on the floor."You could get hurt, Miss Cheryl, stay there I'll clean it
The Axela, a five-star hotel in the city center, was Gery and Eve's choice for their engagement ceremony. The hotel was utterly transformed into a luxurious engagement arena with a beautiful view overlooking the sea.Dusk had just descended, caressing the earth with a yellowish-orange tinge; colorful decorative lights were lit, adding to the lively atmosphere of the ballroom. Gery and Eve's engagement room was filled with fresh flowers with striking colors adorning every corner of the room.The round tables were covered with satin tablecloths and silver trimmings for a luxurious feel. At the same time, a sparkling crystal chandelier highlighted the stage where they would be seated later.That night Eve looks elegant and feminine in a flowing white dress that follows her beautiful curves. The A-line cut of the dress at the waist gave it a mesmerizing silhouette. Not too tight, it flared downwards, creating a dramatic impression as Eve moved.The top of the dress is combined with an el
"Yeayy! It's your turn now, Eve!" Her friends exclaimed cheerfully.Eve casually spun the empty soda bottle on their makeshift seating arrangement. And the bottle stopped at the word 'Dare'."Yuhuuu! It's my turn to give you a challenge, right? Ahem, ahem!" One of her friends shouted loudly, clearing her throat as if creating a dramatic impression."Yes, yes ... hurry up! I can definitely do it, just like Eve!" Eve boasted, crossing her arms in front of her chest."You have to confess your feelings to any man who passes by us for the first time from now on. Okay, guys?" The challenger asked, seeking support from the others.They all seemed to cheer and agree, while Eve was taken aback and regretful."Wait, what's that? The challenges so far weren't that crazy! Unfair, ugh!" Eve protested, feeling that the challenge given to her was too risky and difficult to accomplish."Eiits! No complaining allowed! It's a deal! Or you admit defeat, and we'll disperse and go eat at a restaurant, and
Upon returning home, Eve immediately prepared herself for work at Vinestra Group. It was a large company in the heart of New York City where Eve had just been hired after a long process of interviews and competitive tests. Understandably, the reputable company attracted many fresh graduates, leading to tough competition.Luckily, Eve managed to pass and received a job offer starting the next day, Monday, at the beginning of July. The only child of young parents, Mr. James Ravenwood and Mrs. Kate Ravenwood, successfully impressed the HRD department head, convincing him that she was ready to meet deadlines and work well within a team.She had prepared everything she needed, from her work attire, which she ironed neatly after picking it up from the laundry, to her work bag. It was filled with necessary stationery that she might need, and of course, she didn't forget to bring her wallet and makeup box. Yes, being a girl could be quite complicated."I'm leaving, Mom!" She called out from b
"Y-you're the owner of this company?" Eve stammered.Of course, she had suspected that the man held a high position. It was evident from his appearance and the number of employees who bowed their heads when they passed him in the corridor.But the owner of Vinestra? OMG! This was a disaster for Eve!"Did you really get hired in my company? Damn it!" The man cursed with an angry expression."Call the head of HRD and ask them to see me immediately after lunch!" The man commanded, turning his head to the left where a young man had been following him.Perhaps that was his assistant, Eve speculated. However, she didn't have time to investigate the truth of the matter because her mind was now consumed with anxiety. Why did the man call the head of HRD? Was he going to fire Eve? Oh my goodness! This was really bad!"Wait! Please forgive me for my mistake at the beach, Sir. But you shouldn't mix personal matters with company issues, should you? It's unfair to me—" Eve attempted to protest aga
Throughout the meeting, Gery appeared calm and composed. He made an effort to focus on the data being presented by one of the managers, while also referring to the files in front of him.The image of the sweet girl kept flashing in his mind, but he quickly dismissed it. He needed to concentrate on the meeting because if he couldn't understand everything in detail, he would stumble when questioned by his grandmother, and he couldn't afford that.Yes, his grandmother was the sole ruler of Vinestra. She was the CEO, but the ultimate decision-making power still rested with his grandmother. Mrs. Daphne Foster, despite her advanced age, could still think critically and refused to delegate all company matters to her grandson for several reasons. Particularly because of his somewhat unstable nature due to a traumatic past event that left anyone severely traumatized.That's why Mrs. Daphne continued to oversee Gery's leadership. Although Gery had shown improvement in terms of professionalism a
The personal room of Mrs. Daphne was specially designed for relaxation and made as comfortable as possible for an elderly aristocrat like her. She was no longer actively involved in managing the company. Her role was mainly to control her grandson, Gery Foster, to prevent him from relapsing into his unstable phase. The woman, always impeccably dressed in semi-formal attire, was sipping on a warm herbal tea that afternoon. Yes, she no longer drank cold beverages as it had proven to be harmful to her aging throat. Regardless of the season or the time of day, warm drinks were always her preference. "Madam, there is someone who wishes to meet you," reported a middle-aged woman who served as her personal assistant both at the office and at home. She had been devoted to Mrs. Daphne since the latter's younger days and marriage to the late Darren Foster, Gery's grandfather. They had been a couple who worked hand in hand to expand the family business, which eventually grew to its current si