After the meeting that happened at Kyle’s office, the Montenegro siblings dispersed in different directions. They have different appointments; thus, they have to be parted from each other. They are all reluctant, but they couldn’t do anything about it. Kyle remained confined to his office, surrounded by the papers that demanded his immediate attention. Kyle made his way to his father’s office since he had something to discuss with his father personally. Even though the meeting time and visiting time with his father are already over, he could still come and go as his reason is valid.
Meanwhile, Sherly, on the other hand, decided to return home. After all, her brothers both pushed her to go, and she lived at the villa with them. If she did, they would surely go home all night. They won't let her alone in the villa. Thus, this made Sherly decide to go and have a look. She also had something she needed to go and look at.The Montenegro Villa is one of the most luxurious villas in a high-end community. If you look from the outside, you can see how much grandeur it had, and it could clearly mask herself out of the underworld. Since no one knows about it, she’ll shut her own mouth. No one could even imagine that she was part of the underworld.Upon entering a lavish, luxurious estate, Sherly did not even think twice; she directly went to her own room. After her father brought her home, in just a day, she could draw the layout in her mind. Right now, no one knows the mansion more than she did. This is one of her gifts and the reason she was in the underworld.‘I should take that thing and go before I see her.’However, unfortunately, her plans took an unexpected turn. She was supposed to leave after taking the things she needed from her room, but she stumbled upon Lilia Montenegro in the hallway.‘Strange, its not even the wings of her office nor her bedroom. Why is she here?’ Sherly thought.Being in the underworld for a long time, she could give everyone the benefit of the doubt. Thus, seeing her in the left wings here in her and her brother’s room is really strange.Lilia Sorano Montenegro is the wife of Hideous Montenegro. This woman always regarded Sherly as the person she hated the most, and her eyes were always filled with a longstanding resentment that Sherly couldn’t understand where it came from. After all, she only met her once.“So, the prodigal daughter returns.” The air immediately thickened as Lilia spoke up.Sherly knows how much the woman in front of her hates her. However, she did not do anything to her; thus, she only wanted to go and ignore her. If only she did not speak up, she would not have retorted.Sherly, after being in the underworld for years, gained the ability to remain calm and elegant at all times. “Just fetching a few things, Lilia. There is no need to make a fuss here. There’s no one to watch your little drama,” she responded.Hearing those words, Lilia glared at her. She isn’t the type of person to let one go. Lilia thought that it was a great opportunity for her, and she wouldn't let it pass.Lilia snorted, and her eyes narrowed with disdain. It wasn’t masked because there were only the two of them in the hallway. No one was around, not even the maids. “Why don’t you just disappear from my sight, hmm? You’ve always been a curse, not only to me but to the whole family. Do you know that? If not, then you finally know.” Lilia then glared at Sherly even more. “Everything was fine until you showed up! Even in my mahjong last night, by just mentioning your name, I lost! It was because you brought a curse! Your presence is a curse! ”Sherly only stared at the woman in front of her. She was still unrattled. She had heard a lot more curses than Lilia cursed out. Thus, it has no effect on her. With Lilia’s accusations, Sherly smirked. "Oh, are you blaming me for your mahjong losses now? Just because of my aura? What does it have to do with me? You lost at Mahjong, and you blame me. What if you lose at the casino and you still blame me? Your misfortune is yours; don’t blame it on others.”Lilia, as someone who holds grudges, gritted her teeth. Fueled by her resentment, she continues to verbally assault Sherly. “You think you’re clever, don’t you? Just because you’re my husband’s child surrogate from another egg, do you think so highly of yourself?” Lilia snorted. “But everyone here knows the truth, right? You’re not a real Montenegro. You came from a nameless egg donor; you’re not real.”Sherly couldn’t tell if Lilia was losing her mind by hating her or what. She really has no idea why she hated her, but since Lilia hated her, she also hated her. Respect is like a mirror, and if you want to be respected, respect others first. This woman in front of her, Lilia, isn’t worthy.Before continuing on her way, Sherly replied, “It’s not even my problem. You can believe whatever you want, Lilia.”As she walked away, the encounter with this woman made her lose her good mood that was set up by her brothers.Kyle and Keisley were given birth by Lilia. However, Lilia isn’t that close to his sons. That's what surprised her when she was brought up by her father. Instead, both Kyle and Keisley listened and were close to their father, Hideous, but not to their mother, Lilia.On the other hand, Keisley went after Sherly after he got a call from their father to bring her along to play. Thus, when Keisley went home, he excitedly went towards the second floor. At the stairs, he spotted his mother, Lilia, in the hallway. He did not let himself know as he felt the tension in the air, especially when he heard his sister’s voice. He could feel that their argument was getting more and more heavy.The accusing words and venomous accusations reached Keisley’s ear, and it made his heart ache for his sister. His sister had suffered a lot outside of their protection. She should have been pampered since she was young, but something happened, and she suffered a lot. However, right now, he couldn’t believe that his own mother said those things to her.After Sherly walked away, as her footsteps that echoed in the hallway disappeared, Keisley made himself known. His jaw tightened, and his eyes darkened. Aside from anger at his mother for acting like this, there’s also concern and frustration for his sister.His expression hardened when Keisley saw what his mother’s eyes meant. It was as if she wanted to kill his sister. “Mother, what was that all about?” Keisley demanded, and his voice was firm, leaving Lilia nothing but fear.Lilia jolted as she was caught off guard. She wanted to play and give all the blame to Sherly, but looking at her son’s expression, she thought that she must have heard from the start. Thus, she calmly said, “Oh, we’re just having a disagreement. You know that both of us aren’t fond of each other, right? There is nothing for you to worry about.”Keisley narrowed his eyes. He knows his mother too well, even though they aren’t that close. Seeing her expression and acting calm, Keisley did not sway easily. “Disagreement? That sounded more like a full-blown attack for me, Mother.” Lilia stepped back when she felt that her second son looked at her coldly. “Why are you making things difficult for her, Mother? Why did you say those words to Sherly?” he added.Lilia stared at her son. She couldn’t believe it that her son was scolding her just because of that bastard sister of his. This is the first time that his second son has done this to her. If it weren’t for that bitch’s hypnotism, it wasn’t for her brainwashing; her family wouldn't have been like this! Indeed, for Lilia, it was all Sherly’s fault.Lilia hesitated for a moment before responding. “Why are you scolding me?” She glared at her son. “It was all because of her anyway. She’s always been a problem in this family, right? I don’t know why you, Kyle, and your father tolerated her. She’s not even a good thing for this family!”“Mom!” Keisley yelled, and his frustration grew even more. For him, it would have been much better if she did not say those words and kept her mouth shut. However, she didn’t. “Sherly may have something you don’t like. Sure, she had her own quirks; however, she is still part of the family, Mom. She still came from her father’s sperm. What’s going on, Mom? Why all this hostility?”Realizing that her words wouldn't be able to make her son hate Sherly and that her words wouldn't be able to reach him, she softened her tone. “It’s just that…” She took a deep breath and said, “I’ve never liked her. And I don’t think she belongs here. So, don’t push me to like her because I wouldn’t. It was her fault for being born that I hated her so much! You father should have known better.”Keisley's jaw dropped. He couldn’t believe what he just heard from his mother’s mouth. Conflicted by the words of his mother, he replied sternly. “This is our family, Mom. Sherly is a part of it, whether you like it or not.” He sternly and seriously looked at his mother; the joyful, lovely, and funny personality had been gone. “I suggest you find a way to deal with dad, Mom.”With that, Keisley left. He doesn’t want to deal with his mother anymore. He did not think that his mother was this narrow-minded. His loyalty to the family, especially to his sister, Sherly, is much better than that of his brother. After all, from young to the age he is now, there’s no mother in his memory.The reason Keisley was not swayed by his mother’s words is because they don’t have a strong bond. When both he and Kyle were young, they thought that their mother was so busy. Kyle knows from the start that his mother isn’t the same as the other mother. However, it wasn’t for Keisley. When Keisley was young, he wanted his mother to look at him. However, she never did. It happened not only once, twice, or multiple times. In the end, Keisley gave up.When he was finally able to understand everything, Keisley finally knew. His mother did not look to him just because she was busy at work but because she was busy acting like a single woman. She partied everywhere; she was always with her friends; she always played in the casino; she was always out of the house; she was always busy acting spoiled. She never even thinks about her own son.With no emotional relations and a strong bond between sons and mother, Lilia has no idea how she could pull her sons to her sides. She doesn’t want them to
Sherly’s days went by, and it became more hectic than before. With school projects left and right, she didn’t know what subject she should do first. However, she manages to hang out and do so much in a few days. She stops going to the club for a moment, which leads her to receive a lot of messages from her club friends asking when she’ll come. Of course, she said she would come but did not tell them when.The university’s hallway sure is nice and noisy. It was always abuzz with different kinds of activities as the students hurriedly went to their own respective classrooms. However, right now, it’s different. As Sherly walks by in the hallway, with her confident walks that make everyone look at her and envy her, as she moves through the crowd, she notices the gaze of everyone. As part of the underworld society, she knows what it means. She knows each and every glance everyone throws at her, and having those eyes isn’t new to her. In fact, it was a common occurrence in the underworld. T
When the news broke that a certain businessman would visit the university, a lot of people looked forward to it. After all, this is one of their chances to gain something for themselves. Those who needed donations to their studies, those who needed scholarships, and more, planted hope in their hearts.At the grand entrance of K University, everyone welcomed Mr. Lim, a figure of influence in the business community. He accomplished everything that made people think that he was only second to Kyle Montenegro. As Mr. Lim arrived for a visit, he dressed formally. With the air that was excluded from his body and the authority he had when everyone looked at him, no one could deny that he was part of the upper class.The professors, deans, and even the students are aware of it. The professors and dean immediately extended their hands to welcome him and greet him. They ushered him with praise, which made Mr. Lim think that it was a good thing that he donated even a little for this university.
In the luxury living room of the Lim family’s mansion, Jude Lim, Elisia’s father, sat down on the sofa. Elisia could tell that her father wasn’t in a good mood, and she could also tell that she wouldn't get away with this. Jude Lim looked at his daughter and felt dissatisfied with the progress of his daughter getting close to Sherly. His frustration isn’t masked by a smile, but he is glaring at his daughter.“Elisia,” he called. His voice made Elisia shiver.“Yes, Dad? ”Jude Lim didn’t speak. He stared at his daughter and then started scolding her. “Didn’t I ask you to get closer to her? To establish a connection to Sherly Montenegro? What the hell are you doing, huh? Why is there no progress at all? I thought you two were already acquaintances when I asked you. However, from what I’ve seen, she doesn’t even look at you. What the hell have you been doing this time, huh? I am giving you a chance, but you always push it away! ”The disappointment in Jude Lim’s voice when he questioned
When George and Sherly decided to hook up for the night, they became intense as soon as they entered the hotel room. As excitement and lust conquered the two of them, they couldn’t help but get drowned by each other’s scent. Sherly Montenegro and George Riley were too engaged in their own passionate encounter as their desire for each other’s bodies danced in intimacy.As the connection between the two of them deepens and they become more and more excited about what will happen to them, suddenly Sherly's cell phone rings, causing the atmosphere between the two of them to be broken.Irritated by the intrusion, Sherly reluctantly reached for her phone. He didn't want to answer it, but he couldn't. After all, he didn't know who was calling, and he didn't know if it was important or not. If he sees that it's just pointless, he won't answer it.Sherly looked to see who was calling, and since George was lying next to Sherly, she also saw the caller ID. Sherly raised her eyebrows, and to her
Sherly is standing in the elegant garden of her father's villa. She feels the nervousness in her chest, but that is not what Sherly sees in the face of her stepmother, Lilia Montenegro. He really doesn't understand why she doesn't want him.Sherly saw that Lilia was wearing a smirk on her face that spoke of her arrogance. The disdain in Lilia's eyes while looking at her did not escape Sherly's eyes either. Sherly feels strongly that Lilia does not welcome her in the villa.He doesn't need his stepmother's welcome.Unfazed, Sherly met Lilia's gaze head-on. He had no intention of defeating the woman in front of him, and he had no intention of affecting her animosity towards him.Lila, however, couldn't resist the opportunity to make Sherly feel inferior."Wow, you really came home, huh?" Lilia sneered. "This is a family gathering, a family. Remember? You're not a member, after all."Sherly, ever quick-witted, smirked and retorted, "The last time I checked, I am part of this family. Mayb
When Hideous, Mario, and Sherly entered the villa, they were immediately noticed by Keisley and Kyle, Sherly's brothers, who were engaged in conversation in their living room.When Keisley turned around, he immediately smiled mischievously. With his playful smirk, he called out, "Hey, Grandpa, why don't we get the same VIP treatment too? Is it only reserved for Sherly?”Hideous, Mario, and Sherly turned to Kyle and Keisley. When Kyle heard what his younger brother said, he couldn't help but shake his head. Meanwhile, a light chuckle escaped from Sherly's lips. He was not offended because he knew that Keisley was just joking.Mario, known for his strict demeanor, is different from when he is with his grandchildren. Mario then played along with Keisley's jest.Mario raised his eyebrow and retorted. “Well, Keisley, my grandson, if you were a woman..." Mario paused, nodding his head. “Um, if you were a woman, maybe I'd consider treating you like this. But for now, Sherly is the only lady
When Sherly woke up, there was no one in the villa. He found out from the maids that his grandfather left this morning, and his father took him. Kyle and Keisley didn't see their grandfather either because he didn't let them know he was leaving. The truth is, Mario didn't really let it be known that he was leaving right away, and only Hideous knew about it."Grandfather is so cheeky," Sherly said softly to herself while shaking her head.The maid only smiled when she heard Sherly's whisper. It was normal for Mario's grandchildren to say that to him, which is why the maids knew about it. Also, even if it's not, they don't care because it's none of their business.When the maid saw Lilia coming, she hurriedly said goodbye to Sherly. At first, he couldn't understand why the maid was in such a hurry, but when he saw Lilia, he knew it."Oh, mother," greeted Sherly with mockery in her voice. "I didn't see you last night at dinner. Why aren't you there?” he added, teasing in his voice.Lilia