CHAPTER 4: Cullen Lee
Three months ago:
Cullen’s POV:
Ugh, I am still sleepy! I moaned and then stretched my arms as I slowly got up and sat down on my bed with my eyes closed. I then yawned and leaned backwards on the headboard. “I am still sleepy.” I murmured with my sleepy voice. I slowly opened my eyes and looked at the view in front of me. I looked around by rotating my neck and yes, I am still here in my big room wherein I can do anything I want. I am a professional online gamer. When I stopped looking around my room, I saw my photo next to my bed which was put on my side table. I stopped and stared at it, it was me when I was very young. I smirked while looking at my handsome face.
“I have been so handsome since birth.” I mumbled to myself and then chuckled. When I was young my life was so carefree. I did not care about anything, my parents let me do whatever I wanted and it led me to become a professional online gamer. But now that I am 24 years old, my life has changed. My mom and grandfather kept on nagging me to become the new CEO of our biggest department store in this country because my grandfather can’t be the CEO and the chairman at the same time, getting older huh?!
I then sighed and looked away from my young photo next to me. I closed my eyes and remembered the day when my dad died in front of me. I can’t remember how old I was at that time. That was also the day I made a promise that I will take care of everything in the future for our company. Aish, why did I even do that?! I then opened my eyes and shook my head. “I really regretted it. I must have just cried that time and did not say yes.” I said while grunting.
“Young master, your breakfast is ready.” One of our maids said without even knocking the door and I was just wearing my boxers on. That maid was just having her poker face as she was used to seeing me like this. I grabbed my blanket and wrapped it around me as she was looking at my beautiful six pack abs!
“H-hey you did not even knock!” I shouted at her while stuttering. My face is about to explode because of feeling so ashamed. She just bowed at me and apologized. “I am so sorry young master, please have your breakfast, madame is waiting for you at the dining hall.” She said sorry to me and then bowed again. I just gasped and then waved my hand to stop her from bowing.
“Okay, please go. I will be there in five minutes.” I said. She then got up and turned to leave my room. She closed the door again and that was the time I stood up and went to my walk-in closet to look at my handsome features. I then stopped walking, facing myself in the big whole body mirror. I caressed my handsome face and smirked in the mirror, looking in my reflection. “I am so perfect, I don’t deserve to be the CEO of Lee Department Store who is just always at his office, duh!” I bragged. I then just wore a robe and left my walk in closet. I then walked towards the main door of my room and completely left.
I just walked and went downstairs, everyone was bowing at me. Yes, we are super rich. I am the heir of the richest family in Japan and South Korea. I am full Korean but my family chose to be based here in Tokyo, Japan though we can still go back to Seoul, South Korea or even myself if I want to. And finally after some minutes, I finally reached the dining hall. I sat down far from my mom. She was just sipping her cup of coffee and then smiled at me as she put it down on the table.
“Hey, darling Cullen baby, please join me.” She said sweetly, showing her eyesmile. I just shook my head and pouted. “Mom, stop calling me like that. I am not a baby anymore!” I yelled at her while showing my pouty lips and looking at her. She just chuckled and then looked at me seriously.
“My son, you must attend tomorrow’s meeting. You will be the CEO of our department store soon. You must meet everyone there.” My mom said and I could tell that she was so serious because she was looking at me like that and tapping her fingers. I sighed and looked away, gasping. I then glared at her.
“I don’t want to!” I shouted at her and then walked out from the dining hall. Like, what is with the rush? Is grandfather dying? I am not yet ready or should I say, I really don’t want to be the CEO of that company?! I just want to play online games for life!
“Cullen!” I could hear my mom shouting and calling for my name. The maids were following but I stopped and turned around, shooting them a glare. They understood it right away and then stopped from chasing me. I then turned around from them and continued leaving this mansion with my robe on. I went outside and hopped in my sports car. I closed the lid and changed to wearing my hoodie and pants. I just want to be free and relax. I started the engine and left.
I decided to just go to some beach even though I am not quite near it. I just went to a beach somewhere in Odaiba. When I reached the seashore and facing the beach, I stopped the car and just sat down inside. I don’t want to eat. I just want to just be here. I don’t have any appetite.
When I opened my eyes, I did not realize that I fell asleep. Why, though? Am I that stressed? I can’t even feel anything though. Maybe I could see some cherry blossoms at night? Meguro river would be a good sight for this mood I am having now.
I then started my engine again and had a night stroll going to the Meguro river. After some minutes, I arrived there and checked the surroundings. I must check if there are no people around the area. “Since it is late at night, no one should be around here.” I murmured to myself. I looked around inside my car and I found the perfect spot. Yes, no one is around. I got out of my car and just stood next to my car. I stretched my arms as I raised my chin up and gazed at the sky. “The stars are very beautiful tonight. Something good will happen tonight, for sure.” I mumbled to myself and then felt the good vibes.
“Excuse me? Can I ask you a question?”
My eyes widened as I was staring at the beautiful night sky. A soft sweet voice asked me while poking my arm from my side.
CHAPTER 5: Stubborn Heir, Cullen LeeCullen’s POV:“Excuse me? Can I ask you a question?” That voice kept on lingering on me. I slowly twisted my neck to face that someone. My eyes were still widening because it was a girl. To be honest, I don’t want to see women because they keep on stalking and chasing me. They just want my money, handsome face and fame.Who is this person? Is she not embarrassed to talk to me?! Why is she so brave to talk to me? I am the almighty Cullen Lee! I am still staring at her with my eyes widened. She then looked away and stopped poking my arm.“U-um, are you Cullen Lee?” She asked me while not looking into my eyes. I am still wearing my hoodie and I turned around from her. I just coughed and decided not to talk or move. I can’t be recognized here. I just want to be alone and be free, but why is there a fangirl or someone here?!I then heard a chuckling voice. “I am so sorry. Maybe you are so shy but I am a fan that is why I can recognize you.” She said. I
CHAPTER 6: Love, But It Comes With A PriceCullen’s POV:This scenario reminded me of something that I don’t want to remember anymore. It was when my dad died in front of me. “Cullen! Cullen!” Charlotte was calling my name non stop but I can’t even move my body. She then grabbed my arms and made me face her. “Cullen! Are you okay? You are so pale!” She was panicking. My eyes widened and my body continued to tremble. I put my head down and did not look at her. “I am sorry, I can’t be with you tonight. I will call you later or tomorrow.” I uttered with my low tone of voice. She slowly removed her hands from my arms and I then walked out of the scene to return to my car. I did a U-Turn and left the area.[End of Cullen’s POV.]Charlotte just followed Cullen with her gaze. ‘He must not be feeling well.’ Charlotte thought. She then grabbed her phone and called the 911 emergency hotline. After a few minutes, The ambulances and police arrived. The police took the one who hit Dimitri. Cullen
CHAPTER 7: The First EncounterNo one’s POV:After the dinner, Cullen decided to bring Charlotte to a luxurious hotel owned by Lee corporation. When they arrived in the room, it was so big and that was Charlotte's first time to enter such a hotel room. She was so stunned, standing near the door step which was automatically locked. Cullen was just standing next to her and staring at her stunned facial reaction. He then smirked at her. “Charlotte..” Cullen mumbled.Charlotte then looked at Cullen and her eyes widened when Cullen kissed her lips roughly while his eyes were closed. Charlotte’s eyes were still open and she could not follow Cullen. She was too stunned to move or respond. Cullen then stopped kissing her and removed his lips as he pulled away a little bit. “Charlotte, this is my first time, how about you?” Cullen asked her. Charlotte just nodded at him while looking into his eyes. Cullen then carried Charlotte bridal style and brought her into the bed, he went on her top and
CHAPTER 8: That Familiar VoiceNo one’s POV:Heart did not notice that Dimitri’s finger moved. Dimitri was still unconscious while Heart was crying. She then stood up and looked at Dimitri’s face. “I miss you so much, Dimitri Kim, please wake up soon.” She said and wiped her tears away. Heart turned around from Dimitri and left.When she returned to her apartment unit, she went straight in her kitchen and opened the fridge. She took out all of the alcoholic beverages and put everything on the table in the living room, facing the television. She sat on the sofa and started drinking all night. She was watching the television as she turned on the television with the remote control next to her.From the television, Lee Department Store appeared. She just sighed while drinking. “So, I am seeing my company right now while I am breaking down huh. I really messed up earlier.” Heart murmured to herself and continued drinking. ‘What if the guy earlier did not arrive? Maybe that did not happen?’
Chapter 9: The Rich And The Poor No one’s POV: The next day, Cullen and Charlotte checked out from the hotel and he sent her home with his sports car. He went straight home after sending her home. When Cullen reached the living room, his mom was there, standing near the stairs. She was staring at him. “Cullen, I scheduled some meetings for you this afternoon. You better attend! Please don’t be a disgrace in our family!” Mrs. Lee scolded Cullen as she was so frustrated about Cullen not being serious in becoming the CEO. Every maid was bowing at Cullen when he arrived but the moment Mrs. Lee shouted, they left the scene to give them privacy. Cullen’s mood shifted into a bad one. “I don’t want to be a fucking CEO of that shitty company! I don’t want anything from Lee’s corporation, all I want is to become happy!” Cullen shouted and then walked away. He passed through his mom by running upstairs and went to his room. Mrs. Lee turned around to follow Cullen by her glares. ‘No, I won’t le
CHAPTER 10: The CEONo one’s POV:Charlotte then smiled and bowed her head. She then looked at Mrs. Lee. “I am Charlotte Takeda, Cullen’s girlfriend. Nice to meet you, Mrs. Lee.” She introduced herself. Mrs. Lee offered her hand. “It is nice to meet you. But, I have a request for you, my future daughter in law.” Mrs. Lee said. They shook hands and then after that their orders came in by the waiter who was putting those on their table.Charlotte nodded twice. “Sure, what is it, madam?” She asked. “I will let you marry my son, but as a future wife, you must convince him to be the CEO of Lee Department Store, if you will not be able to do that, I will not let him marry you, okay?” Mrs. Lee proposed and smiled at her. Charlotte was too stunned to speak. ‘Is this even true? She will let me marry her son!? But I understand that I must have those skills to handle Cullen.’ Charlotte thought and realized. She then looked at Mrs. Lee. “I will do that, Madam Lee. Thank you so much. This is my dr
CHAPTER 11: Everything Was A LieNo one’s POV:Cullen smiled when he received the text message. He immediately called their hotel to book it as he read another text message from Charlotte that she wanted to celebrate it with him in the same place where they became a couple.Cullen arrived first and waited for Charlotte to come. After a few seconds, Charlotte arrived wearing a sexy red dress. She was also wearing a beautiful make up and it made Cullen gaped. “Woah, so beautiful.”Charlotte sat down on her chair in front of Cullen. They ate dinner together and Charlotte congratulated him. They were so happy together. Cullen even asked somebody to do a fireworks display and it happened in his favor. Charlotte was smiling watching the fireworks display. Cullen was watching her. “Charlotte, are you happy?” Cullen asked her. Charlotte slowly looked at Cullen and nodded. “Yes, I am so happy. I love you so much, Cullen.” Charlotte cried. Cullen smiled but felt worried. “Why are you crying?”
CHAPTER 12: Bleeding Love?Heart’s POV:I can’t believe that I am waking up again on this damn couch. I stood up and grabbed my phone from the table. I turned it on. “Should I go to work now?” I asked myself. I just sighed and shook my head. “Yes, without work, I won’t be able to pay Dimitri’s hospital bills.” Scarlet thought.I went to the bathroom and took a bath. After taking a bath, I got dressed, wore my eyeglasses and blow dried my hair. I was looking at herself in front of the mirror as I tied my hair up to a messy bun. I am so lazy to fix this bun, I am always ugly and I can’t even understand why Dimitri thinks I am beautiful. The make up in the bar was so amazing though. It felt like it was not me. Yes, it was not me. It was Scarlet Heart. I am Hearcille Reina, the plain jane. After fixing everything, I took a bus and then took another MRT ride. Yes, riding on the train to get to work, during rush hour. This is my life everyday. And, today I am late because of the decision m