'Zoe will tell Martin what I did,' Vic was sure of this.But unlike before, she made the decision not to care about Martin's response. In the end, she was determined to break off her engagement with him.'If he gets mad at me and ends the engagement because of the incident, then it will be better,' Vic thought.Standing near the balcony, Vic overheard Victoria's twin brother's voice."Sis!" Mikhail called out, gasping for breath. "Did you really throw juice on Zoe?"Vic, who no longer worried about Martin's reaction, now found herself concerned if she had done something that would anger Victoria's family."Do our parents know?" she asked."No. I asked everyone who knew it to keep it a secret. So, why the hell did you do that?""She was rude," Vic said before biting her lower lip. She thought she would hear an earful nag from Mikhail. However…Mikhail patted her shoulder and said, "I'm really proud of you, Sis." Vic was taken aback and looked at him, waiting for him to continue."You u
A good-looking guy just finished preparing a pasta dish that he made from scratch. He snapped a photo of it and then savored a bite.“There’s something missing with this dish,” Gray Thompson, the CEO of Hajimiri steak and pasta restaurant, uttered.He's a young guy who spent his youth growing his first Italian restaurant, until he opened branches all around the globe. It's true that with his fresh recipes and innovative business concepts, he became one of the richest businessmen globally.“Sir Gray,” his secretary called.Gray turned his attention to his secretary and said, "You're just in time. I've come up with a new pasta recipe. Give it a try."The secretary tasted the pasta and remarked, "It's delicious, Sir.""Having you as a taste tester is pointless," Gray muttered, disappointed, as he tossed the failed recipe into the tr
In the Red family's mansion, a resounding "Happy Birthday!" filled the air, bringing joy to the madam of the house. The people who held a special place in her heart had gathered to celebrate this special day.Emmanuel, her loving husband, handed her an envelope and planted a gentle kiss on her forehead. "This is my gift for you, dear," he said with a smile.Next in line was Mikhail, their son, who eagerly presented a box to his Mom. "And this is mine, Mom!" he exclaimed.While Emmanuel and Mikhail's gifts were small in size, Vic's gift stood out as it was quite large. Shyly, Vic approached Sabby, still hesitant to address her as "mother." "Here is my gift, Mom," she whispered.Sabby's heart melted at Vic's gesture. "Aww, you didn't have to get me anything. Waking up to see you is the best gift I could ever receive. But thank you, sweetheart," she said, planting a kiss on Vic's blushing cheeks. "I'll open all of these later. For now, let's eat!"The Red family has a unique way of celeb
The fire alarm blared through the mall, causing chaos among the shoppers. Martin and Vic, however, remained composed amidst the panic.Vic turned to Martin and suggested, "Let's get out of here quickly."Martin stiffened. He was perplexed that Victoria managed to stay calm, and she even prioritized his safety first. It was something like what his trained guard would do at the moment."I will call Hunter right a…" Vic halted. She realized she didn't have his phone number. Frustrated, she turned to Martin and asked, "Can you call Hunter and let him know we're leaving?"Martin stood frozen, unable to respond, as he gazed at Victoria in awe.'What's happening? Why was she acting like how my bodyguard would act during this situation?' he asked himself, questioning if he was still in his right mind.When Martin didn't respond, Vic took hold of his wrist."We need to hurry," she said, tugging him along.He allowed her to lead him until they arrived at the department store entrance, where the
An Anti-asthma was given to Martin. Once he started feeling better, he decided to pay a visit to his fiancée, aware that Victoria had inhaled more smoke than him.'I have so many questions,' he pondered.Firstly, he wondered why Victoria had addressed him as "Sir" during the incident. Secondly, how did a wealthy woman like her know how to rescue someone from a fire?Victoria had undergone such a transformation, stirring up emotions in Martin's heart.However, upon arriving at the emergency room where Victoria was taken, he spotted his childhood friend, Zoe, sitting on the floor.'Why is Zoe sitting there?!' he silently exclaimed. He shifted his gaze towards Victoria, who was giving Zoe a cold stare.He wanted to understand the situation, but then he heard Victoria's rude remark."You wanted Martin all to yourself. To steal him away from me, you had to resort to this dirty tactic once again, didn't you? You cling to Martin, hoping that someday, you'll be the Chairman's wife," Victoria
"I will do my best to persuade Victoria to apologize to you."Martin assured Zoe that he would try his hardest to convince Victoria to say sorry to her.Zoe was looking forward to witnessing Victoria swallow her pride and apologize publicly. Unfortunately, Victoria's words at the party left everyone stunned."Mr. Cadell, if you want us to stay engaged, you'll have to ask Zoe to leave your house."Zoe's mouth hung wide open. Even Mikhail was taken aback by what his sister had just revealed.Meanwhile, Martin was speechless. He had purposely kept this information private to protect Zoe's reputation.How did Victoria find out about this?In a matter of moments, whispers filled the room."Oh, my goodness. That woman is staying in Martin's house?""I thought he was supposed to be engaged to Victoria?"
"We met again, Miss."Vic glanced at the attractive man she had once encountered at the knife store. She had never expected to cross paths with him again, and now she couldn't help but question why she was entangled with him once more."Um, are you...?"The silence was shattered by the slurred voice of a drunken man behind them. Gray turned around and noticed the man stumbling towards them.He swiftly shifted his gaze between the two of them, comprehending the situation."Have you tried to harass another woman, Mr. Harry?" Gray confronted him, positioning himself in front of Vic like a heroic figure."T-This isn't what it seems!" Harry's voice trembled as he finally recognized the person standing before him. "I didn't do anything to her!"He tried to persuade Gray, but Gray's eyes were already dark.If he had not come, what would have happened?'Harry is probably dead,' Gray, who knew Vic's combat skill, thought. He didn't want Vic to go to prison after killing a man like Harry, who d
The following day, the maids continued to pack Zoe's belongings."We're all going to miss you, Miss Zoe," one of the maids expressed.Zoe simply smiled, though inside she was seething with anger."It's alright. Who knows? I might come back sooner than you think," Zoe replied.She was determined not to let Victoria marry Martin, so she was hopeful to return to Martin's residence."You really should, Miss. Sir Martin only listens to you," the maid remarked before her attention was drawn to someone approaching. "Oh my goodness!" she exclaimed. "Madam Margaux!"Zoe glanced to her right and spotted Martin's grandmother, Margaux Cadell.Margaux, the current family leader and the second most influential shareholder of Crimson Corporation, caught Zoe's attention.In a rush, Zoe hurried over to where the elderly woman stood, causing Margaux to momentarily pause. Margaux observed Zoe's cheerful smile, which caused her eyebrows to raise.“Long time no see, Grandma,” Zoe greeted. "How have you...