"How was your day?" A man asked.
Lin Zoe was formal and made sure she looked normal.
"Fine, my first day was good." She replied.
The man was accompanied by a middle-aged woman who was the mother of Zoe. She thought of her as being her mother and quickly greeted her.
"Hello!" she said sweating and smiling.
Her mom who was beside looked kind and reserved.
"I'm happy your day was good."
Her mom was a young woman who was in the middle of her 40's. She had friendly looks and was calm and reserved.
"When you get back home you bathe and I will send back your Mom home." the man said.
"Okay!"
She did not even take the time to see the face of the man talking to her. His voice was sweet like honey and made her feel numb. Not knowing where she was going to or how will her new home be, she preferred to stay quiet.
The woman smiled at her and held her hands with her.
"Lin! If you need any help, I and Shen Zhi will look after you."
She blushed and lowered her head.
"Thank you!" she replied.
Her fake mother was kind and generous and could not bring her trouble. What about the man who was in front and who is he? Her mother suddenly opened the door and left the car.
"I will ask my driver to get me back home. Leave me here."
"Goodbye!" they hailed.
As soon as the woman left, Lin let out a great sigh and peeked at the man driving.
"Who is this man?" she thought.
...
"Mr. Tsu! Mr. Tsu! There is a woman calling out for you." His secretary called.
"What is it?" Tsu Lian asked. "She is saying to be the sister of the dead woman in the airport..."
"Let her in!" he said coldly.
Tsu Lian was not in a good mood. He knew exactly the family of Alya and at the mention of Alya's sister, he let out a cold aura which was almost terrifying.
"Tsu Lian! Tsu Lin'er!" the woman called angrily
At the moment she stepped inside, she gazed at the man before her and he looked like a rumble of thunder striking on his prey.
"Don't EVER call me like that."
"He's so scary, like in good old times." She thought for a moment.
She made a long way from her home to come to his office. She was determined to crush this figure into crumble of sand and eat him raw. She was being cruel, but could not stand like a loser looking at the person about to seize her life.
"I will not let myself deceived by him."
She walked right to his desk and slammed the table.
"I will call you like that until you sit down and listen to me." she said.
He calmed down and looked at her with stern eyes.
"What do you want?"
"I know it is you who killed Alya, right?" she said angrily.
"Huh!" he smiled, as if he was mocking at her.
"What?"
This man was cool and kept his hands in his pockets. He stood up and walked around the girl like a beast surrounding his dinner. He had such a cold aura that she was chilling cold till her spine. She could not care about how terrifying he was but, kept confused by the meaning of his smile earlier.
He sighed and sat down.
"My dear Lin Mi, so charming but yet naive like your sister indeed. If she had emotional problems, what do I have to do inside?"
The woman clenched her fists and trembled anxiously.
"Just understand this once for all. Whatever you try is useless because even if you say the truth, we will always have the power to turn things upside down and keep dignity."
The woman could not restrain herself anymore and ran to strangle him. Unfortunately, she was caught by two guards who were standing inside.
"You monster, shit!" she cried.
"Guards, please gently send this woman out of my company and if she persists bring her to the psychiatric help, they may cure her." He said with a relaxed expression.
Lin Mi grind her teeth and internally growled. She was furious.
"Trying to humiliate me but I have not finished with you." She thought, lowering her head and clenching her fists.
"I will go but before leaving, I hope you perish in crap." She said, even having more stern eyes than him.
Then she went out slowly out of the wolf's den now, Tsu Lian's company.
...
Two days later after the burial ceremony of Alya...
"I want to sleep. I'm really tired." Lin Zoe said in weariness.
It was now two days after Alya's burial and a multitude of fans had gathered to mourn her at the town's celebrities grave. All the head news announced her burial praising her hard work and achievements. Not one headline did not speak about her burial which created a subject of hype.
"Too sad I was not present at my own burial." She sat on the bed, pouncing on her pillow.
"You have to bathe! Just get to the bathroom." Shen Zi said, as he smoothly entered the room to check on her.
She was feeling very tired and did not prefer bathing for the moment. She was reluctant and only wailed through her pillow.
"I will bathe but later, please!"
"I will just let you go this time!" he replied.
He felt pity for the poor girl and accepted to leave her for some time.
When Alya died in the hospital, at the same time the real Lin Zoe was seriously ill and doctors said she could not make it. Alya's soul quickly replaced hers, out of luck and compensation for her deeds in her life. Alya's afterlife was in Zoe's body.
This was her second chance given and the last one she could use.
"Uh, Shen Zi... I have a problem. There's my boss," she said with a depressed look.
"Tsu Lian?" he asked quickly as he recalled the name of her boss.
Shen Zi knew Tsu Lian just because, he was the one who holds the company in which she works.
"He made my cousin die from a broken heart because he shocked her. She was so shocked she died. Alya was like my sister to me and the events are just too painful to mention."
Shen Zi was new in Beijing and did not know about celebrities there and he could not know Alya was a popular model. He just focused on what she was saying and was quite amazed. If Lin Zoe opened herself like that is because of the sadness she felt when all her family was beside her in her hospital bed gazing at her with tears and all she could do was look back at them in a pitiful way.
She was in a rage and was wishing an act of revenge that will end all of the troublesome years of his ex-lover.
"Zoe! I will get to see about that but do not think about those things. Focus on how you live and how you are happy. Don't worry about it. Anything you need, I will help you." he said smiling at the young woman.
She nodded and slept on her pillow.
...
Tsu Lian was still thinking about that previous smile of the newbie model and ressembled Lin Mi's smile. It made him thought about someone but he did not recall who. Lin Zoe was passing by and was hurrying for her gym training.
"Please, Miss, wait for a second!" he said as he grasped her hand.
"Hello, Mr! What can I do for you?" she greeted, as she smiled.
"This smile again, but who are you?" he thought cynical.
"Miss, what's your name again?" he asked.
"My name is Lin Zoe," she said calmly.
"Please, secretary, check on her ID and tell me if she is a suitable model." Tsu Lian asked his bodyguard handing his phone as he looked at her.
"Is he teasing me? Can't he do that away from me? I come from a very good background." she thought pissed.
"Her name is Lin Zoe from the Lin family and she is aged 22. She comes from a well-bred family and has a high standard of education. Her husband's name is Shen Zi and she is new to the company." He said in a high voice.
"Newbie Lin, I have an offer for you," he said forwarding to her.
"I see you work really hard here."
"Will you like to participate in this Spring parade?" he asked.
"I... I... but for sure," she said gladly and smiling at him.
"Okay! your manager will take charge of you. I will inform you of all the details." He said
He was leaving, with his hands in his pockets and his secretary carrying his heavy flyers.
"Tsu Lian, you are already paving the way for my plan to start, I have allies with me. It will finish very badly for you."
....
It was a busy day and Lin Zoe was practicing. "I finished the daily exercise I need to go to work," Zoe said as she watched at the time She stretched and then felt her tummy growling. "I'm so hungry, I want some pancakes," she murmured exhausted as she advanced for the kitchen She walked on the staircase and reached the main parlor before entering the kitchen. "It's just now that I realize this house is just modest and normal," she said "He has such a luxury car, the last Bugatti model. He could live in a manor, why this house?" She asked herself confused "Anyway, It's ten times better than living on the streets. This kitchen is so cute, I love it." Zoe praised "Humm... Let me see what I can find here. Some flour and milk. Perfect! I just need some sugar and spices." At that very moment, Shen Zi entered after waking up from bed. "Hello! Are you on the breakfast?" Shen Zi sai
"I wish you a pleasant descent to hell. I wish I had become a better person who will..." Suddenly Zoe shook her head and sat straight like a stick. "What an awful dream!" She screamed as she got up from her dream It was raining and the night was setting out. The car got wet out by the rain and Shen Zi had on the heater to keep everyone warm. "I dreamed again of that trash," Zoe murmured angrily "Sleeping again in the car?"Amy looked at him and frowned; "I'm really tired please excuse me I need to take a nap sometimes," She turned for a second nap and didn't notice where they were going. "It makes a while that you are dreaming a little bit strangely these days," Shen said as he looked through the window panel and saw his wife sleeping She looked cute and smiled at him. "Yeah! It's that illness I think you are talking about." She said with her eyes close and smiling "Why
1 week later... "Hi, I have to prepare for the Spring parade," Zoe said quickly rushing to get to work early She had already changed herself and tried to find any quick snack she could get to eat. Shen smiled at her as he sipped his coffee, "I wish you the best. Take care of yourself." Zoe was rushing and looked everywhere to see if she didn't forget anything. "Calm down, let's have breakfast first!" "What do you want as breakfast for today?" She asked pausing to listen to what he will say He made a hand sign to say 'no mistake', "I want cheese eggs and Chinese pastries with milk, please!"She was willing to cook for her hubby before getting to work and understood his hand sign. "No problem. I will cook them right now with no mistake!" ... Flower May, Region. The Flower May region was where the parade was to be done. There were cherry trees and it looked soft, pink, and simple in complex
6 pm in the evening... Shen entered the house and held the hand of Zoe. "Close your eyes!", he gestured as he placed his hands on her eyes She was closing them and walked through by Shen's movements. As they were strolling, she was feeling afraid and fidgeted across his legs shivering or asking him to stop. It was like a game of trust. Shen will tenderly hold her and accompany her smoothly to gain her confidence. They stopped over an empty space and Zoe wondered why they had suddenly stopped. "Uh-hmm! Shen why did we stop?" she hummed As he loosened his arms he replied, "You can open them now." She opened her eyes and was surprised at what she saw. "Wow!" There was a banner of congratulations with something written as "Congratulations Lin Zoe". The whole house was decorated and well prepared for the arrival of someone. The air was exquisite and candles were set at the table. This all looked pretty with a perfect touch
6:30 am... Yawns*... Zoe yawned as she stretched out from bed Shen Zi was sitting on the bed and gazing at the window. She knew something was wrong with him and was willing to help him. "Hello! You did not sleep well tonight. Can I make you some coffee?" Zoe said worried about Shen "No, I just want to send that guy to thrash." he replied grinning "We will find a solution! And who said there was no way to end this!?" She said What Amy said had a double meaning. The first one was to destroy him and the second meant to end this love for him and his constant appearing in her thoughts. "I first have to lure him into my trap and he wall fall inside it blindly." She thought acquainted' She gazed and saw how they were being cute and wished a morning wake up like this more often. "Will we follow this.... cute routine, every day!?" she thought "It's a series of steps. Every day, there is connection creating and
After talking with Tsu Lian in his office, Lin Zoe came out of the office fluttering like she was in the skies. That morning, she was wearing a casual suit which was a brown chestnut beret, a short black skirt, and a slim grey shirt with a pair of black high heels. She also wore her golden Givenchy watch on her wrist which she always kept for keeping track of time. she smiled at herself trying to grab her phone from her white handbag. "Let me call Shen Zi right now!" For the time being, Shen Zi was at his office working with the hotel's affairs. He was a very busy person and was very keen on taking care of his figure and work. By his side was his personal manager, Lu Jin who was taking care of meetings, drafting files, and scheduling appointments for Shen. Phone ringing...* "Who is calling?" Shen Zi asked It's miss Lin Zoe, sir! Lu Jin said "Pass her on to me." Shen Zi got up and went to the balcony beside his office. On the balcony, t
Monday morning, 7:00 am... Good Morning Boss! I heard that you wanted to take Miss Lin to a new fashion parade? His secretary said turning a cup of coffee to his boss Yes! I think it can be a good idea because I need to make an advertisement once more. He replied sipping his coffee then putting it down It's not to offend, but why do you appreciate her that much? he asked curiously She looks professional! That's the type of model people want. It's a good thing for the company. Hmm... That is not wrong! She really does look professional! I will ask someone to review her CV and then he will ask her some questions. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ A few minutes later when Lin Zoe arrived to work, Yes! Senior, did you called me? she called as she quickly rushed to the room You can call me Laura from now on. I will review your CV. she said calmly Lin Zoe stood politely and gazed at her manager. Apparently, we
"Fill all of these documents, Zoe!" Senior Laura handed her a set of papers and a pen "They are a little bit much!" she thought scratching her head As she saw the numerous amount of papers she just thought they were to be signed quicker. "Leave it to me!" she said preparing her pen "I sign this ... this ... this and this." Zoe used her pen to wobble on the papers and handed them to her senior as they were ready. "What's next to do?" she asked gently She had to know precisely how to schedule out her planning and it was proper for her to ask. "Well then! You will get to the summer parade and you will receive interviews with local celebrities. After that, you will go to the platform." "I see! This is all well noted." Zoe said Laura just nodded Before the spring parade, Amy was not that close to her manager and she will be very hard on her. The more she rises, the more she feels she will