Sharlynn seemed reluctant to open the door. Before opening it, she peered through the hole near the door, and Sharlynn staggered back immediately. Her eyes were perfectly round with an irregular heartbeat."Ba-how did he know where I was?" muttered Sharlynn timidly.The woman was still frozen. She was not moving, as if the soles of her feet were sticky. Her head seemed to be filled with evil thoughts."I should call building security and have him evicted." Just as Sharlynn began to move her feet, a threatening voice called out from outside."Sharlynn, come out! I know you're inside. You want me to break down this door!" The baritone voice outside sounded ominous. Sharlynn was utterly gripped by fear. She still stared at the door, not wanting to open it. "Sharlynn! I'm counting from now on!""Go away! I don't want to see you or I'll call the police!" Sharlynn dared to shoo him away. "Before you call the police, I'll drag you out of here!" Sharlynn knew that Richie's threats were never

Julian's face turned red with anger and shame. Odette rubbed her husband's back and tried to calm him down. While Heinz was just silent, he seemed unable to do anything. He looked at Sharlynn, who knew what she was thinking. But his daughter had no desire to look at him."It would be best if Mr. Julian and Mrs. Odette left the meeting room to make things more conducive. Besides, you two have no interest in the meeting," said one of the shareholders, a middle-aged man with dark brown hair, who was presiding over the meeting. His voice was firm and emphatic.Sharlynn and Richie looked at each other with the urge to laugh. But Sharlynn had to resist the urge. They could only stare at how embarrassed Julian and Odette were.Julian glared hatefully at Richie and Sharlynn. Both of the man's hands were clenched tightly into fists as if challenging Richie to a man-to-man fight.Finally, Julian and Odette had to leave the meeting room with red faces. Julian's sharp gaze could not be separated

Julian and Odette clenched their jaws after the departure of the couple, Sharlynn and Richie. Both of them were still upset with the seemingly affectionate couple, especially when Richie appeared to be holding Sharlynn's hand."It seems like they've been cheating behind your back. No wonder when we got married, Sharlynn suddenly married Richie. So we're even," Odette smiled wickedly while glancing at Julian. The man pursed his lips tightly, the sound of grinding teeth audible."Sharlynn is insolent! Both of them need to be taught a lesson," a cunning grin appeared on Julian's face."I've said it multiple times. That couple should be kept as far away from us as possible!" Odette further heated the emotions and stirred up anger within Julian."I didn't like the way Heinz behaved in the meeting room. When we were kicked out, he just stayed silent. Silent as if he had no mouth!" Julian couldn't hold back expressing all his frustration when he was humiliated and kicked out of the meeting r

A villa built in the 17th century amidst the Prosecco vineyards. Milan, Italy.Only an older man in his seventies sits alone in the dining room with a classic all-cream design.The long table made of white marble looks quite extensive. A row of classic ivory-carved chairs amounts to about twelve.However, only one person is there, having breakfast alone without anyone's company. He stares straight ahead with a distant gaze while swirling a stemmed glass containing a quarter of the finest wine produced from his vineyard."If only you were still alive, this dining room would be lively with the voices of your children and grandchildren. Surely Richie wouldn't be lonely if his baby brother hadn't become a victim in that accident," murmurs the old man, who then sips his wine."Richie is my only hope, but he has disappointed me greatly. He chose a cunning woman behind her grace..." the old man's sentence pauses; he takes in as much oxygen as possible before continuing.Everything that happe

Sharlynn heard the voice of a man she was very familiar with. The woman quickly turned around, surprised to see who was standing before her."Why are you surprised? Don't you greet me?" Julian smiled, or rather sneered. Sharlynn ignored him, turned around, and closed the trunk door. Not a single word escaped her lips.Julian looked annoyed. An irritated sigh escaped his mouth, especially when he saw Sharlynn walking away without saying anything.A sense of worry spread throughout Sharlynn's body. Suddenly, she remembered what Richie had told her. It was still vivid in her ears.Hastily, she walked towards the car door. However, as soon as she touched the door handle, her hand was firmly gripped. Sharlynn was startled, almost screaming."Julian, let go!" Sharlynn tried to push away his hand."I want us to talk. Just a moment!" Julian grumbled, unwilling to be ignored by Sharlynn."I need to return to the apartment before Richie comes home!" Sharlynn refused, still trying to push his ha