When Lucia reached the restaurant, Renata was already sitting in the private room awaiting her arrival.She had on exquisite makeup and donned a body con black dress. Her hair was slightly curled and a pleasant perfume fragrance surrounded her.Seeing Lucia, she smiled and said, “Come, Sister. Have a seat. ”Lucia stood by the table and glared at her coldly. She didn't sit but looked down at her, asking ; " just tell me why you called me here. "Renata did not appear bothered at all. She gracefully took a check out of her purse and placed it on the table.“Sister, here’s 10 million dollars. I believe it’s enough for you to live comfortably for some time. If not, it could save you from the stress that your brothers medical bills is putting you through "
" As things stand now, I don't think Johnny would still be footing those bills and heart surgery these days is expensive. " She looked up, and on her face was a clear look of arrogance and superiority. “I know that Pablo's illness requires a lot of money, and you’re only depending on the income from the minor shoots you've been going for. It’s hard on you. ”With this sum of money, you can at least save Pablo for the mean time. ”Lucia stared at the check on the table but did not respond.“Sister, let’s just be open with each other and not beat around the bush. " Renata's lips curled up and she rested her hand on her belly. “ sister, I'm carry Johnny's child now . And I plan on keeping this baby."But before that, you’ve got to renounce your engagement with him. Otherwise, his child and I wouldn’t be officially recognized. “ Since Johnny is about to take over his family's business, He can’t possibly make any mistakes or risk anything at this point in time. If not tongues will wag. As such, I hope you’ll take the initiative to go over to his family and ask to renounce the engagement.”Hearing her say all this with such righteous air, made Lucia feel so disgusted that she could puke. Her words were so shameless, yet Lucia wasn’t exceptionally angry with her.She’d probably already vented all her emotions the previous night. Now, as she listened to all of what she said, she found it ironic and ridiculous.She smiled sarcastically. “ Renata, is Johnny aware that you're here talking to me about this?” When Renata mentioned her being pregnant the previous night, Johnny hadn’t appeared especially happy, he was quiet surprised actually. This child was purely an accident and she's sure he wouldn't want Renata to have it. Before he successfully takes over the business, he definitely wouldn’t go public about his relationship with Renata.After all, this wasn’t glorious; if anything, it would tarnish his reputation. Who would love to let the world know that he cheated on his fiancee with his fiancées half sister. Thus It was clear that Johnny couldn’t have known nor approved of Renata coming to look for her.As expected, Renata's expression changed instantly when she heard what Lucia said."Lucia, just let him go already. The one Johnny likes now is me. He’s stopped loving you a long time ago. If not for the engagement that our families had set since you were young, do you really think he’d choose you? “Lucia, is there any point in clinging onto a man who doesn’t love you?” Lucia seemed rather unfazed when she heard her . In fact, she cooled down more easily when she heard these shameless words coming from Renata. She looked at Renata calmy and said " This is between Johnny and me, there’s no reason for a third party like you to interfere . "Renata's expression darkened at her words.She bit her lip. “In that case, you’re saying you won’t ask to renounce the engagement?”Lucia sneered at her words. “If you’ve come to look for me just to discuss this matter, I’ve got no interest in it.” With that, she turned around, ready to take her leave.“Hold it there!”Renata stood up and grabbed her hand tightly. “ Lucia, just how much more money do you need to satisfy you for you to leave Johnny? If 10 million dollars is not enough, what about 15 million? Don’t be too greedy, my offer is enough ..…”Pah! Before she could finish her sentence, a slap sound echoed in the enclosed cubicle. Lucia slapped her!She couldn’t hold it in any longer and slapped her in the face!Renata's eyes widened with surprise.Lucia slapped her. She really laid a hand on her just now!A hand print appeared on Renata’s pretty face.Shocked speechless by what just happened, she held a hand to her cheek as a look of disbelief emerged on her face. When she snapped out of her daze, she lifted her arm, all ready to return the slap.But just at that moment, she saw a familiar figure appear at the door with the corner of her eye. She hurriedly retracted her hand and pretended to stagger backward.Lucia did not understand what was going on, but she knew Renata was up to no good, looking like that. Renata suddenly looked afraid, even traumatized, as she looked at her. Her face pale as she said “Sister, I’m sorry, I know I’m in the wrong. I didn't mean to take Jonny away from you. I really didn't.But I can’t control my feelings, I really love Johnny. Sister, please forgive me, please don’t hurt my child.” She looked like she was about to fall to the ground as she said those words. Out of the blue, the door was pushed open swiftly as a man dashed in. “ Renata!” The man hurriedly held unto her, just as she was about to fall.“ Renata, are you alright?” Jonny held unto her as he glared at Lucia." Lucia, what do you think you're doing?" Renata leaned on him and looked up with teary eyes. She then called out in the most pitiful manner, “ Johnny.” “I’m so afraid. Our baby almost…” She began trembling as she spoke, and tears now rolled down her cheeks. “ Johnny, I know I’ve let Sister down, and I won’t dare expect nor ask for her forgiveness. She can scold or even hit me and I’d be willing to take all of it. But our baby is innocent! How could she…” Renata's cheek was still swollen from being hit earlier.The handprint had not faded.Even her eyes were swollen.She seemed so startled by what had just happened as she shivered in his embrace. Johnny's heart went out to her as he saw how terrified she looked.When he turned around to face Lucia, his face was lined with despise and disappointment. “ Lucia, the baby Renata is carrying is only about a few months old. This is the most unstable period. Given the way you shoved her, if she really did fall to the ground, do you know what the consequences would be?” “I always thought you were kind and gentle, when did you become so vicious!”I was the one who hurt you." I'm the one you need to punish if you want to. But.... "“I’m vicious?” Lucia felt herself sway as she stared at the man in disbelief.He was clad in a full white outfit. This handsome, charismatic man was like a prince.This face, she’d admired for so many years.But at this point, this face seemed all too foreign and unrecognizable.She was his fiancée.They had known each other since they were kids! And yet he instantly chose to believe Renata's words and not listen to her side of the story. All this years… was that all there was to his trust towards her? In Johnny's eyes, she was just a vicious woman who tried to hurt his woman and innocent child !Seeing the way he held Renata tightly in his arms, and how differently he looked at her, her heart went cold as disappointment filled her eyes. “ Johnny, have you forgotten whose fiancé you are? And who the woman in your arms is?”Johnny froze for a few seconds at her words. He stared at Lucia's mockingly sorrowful eyes and frowned, a trace of guilt finally appearing in his eyes. However, he continued hugging the woman in his arms tightly. “I’m sorry, Lucia. But Renata is pregnant with my child, I have decided to take responsibility for it.” “Ha ....” Lucia felt like she had just heard a big joke. “You have to take responsibility? What about me? Johnny, what am I?” Johnny pursed his lips tightly. He looked down at Renata’s pale face and trembling body. He tightened his embrace and held her firmly in his arms. Renata also hugged onto him tightly, still appearing very attached to him. She called gently, “ Johnny? ”Johnny reached out and touched her head, then raised his head to look at Lucia. After a long silence, he said hoarsely, “ Lucia, I’m sorry. The person I love is Renata. I can’t deceive myself, and I don’t want to deceive you. ”After listening to his apology, Lucia felt extremely cold and disappointed. She just wanted to laugh now. She couldn't believe that all these years of being in a relationship could just end with " I'm carrying your child!" She would have gotten pregnant first then. In the beginning, he had said that he would stay with her for a lifetime and would never let her down.He had also said that he would only love her in his life. But now, what was all this? He just confessed his " love" for Renata.It was like she's been awoken from the illusion she had been in all these years.Renata looked up from Johnny's embrace and smirked slightly, revealing a smile of victory.Her lips moved, and although no sound came out from her mouth, Lucia understood what she was saying.She was saying: Sister, I won again. Lucia looked at the two embracing each other, the disappointment and sadness fading and being replaced by scornful laugh. After a moment of silence, she nodded. “Okay, Johnny.” She looked at the fa
Her mother died of cancer as well when she was in middle school. Pablo was just a toddler at that time, so he has no impression about their mum.He was discovered to have gotten cancer when he was in his final year in grade school. He loves athletics very much that he joined the schools athletics club.One afternoon she was called to come to the hospital by Pablo's school teacher. That was when she was told that Pablo fainted during their physical education activity. And that they've discovered that he has cancer.The first time that they found out, they thought that everything is over and that Pablo would end up dying just like their mother. But he has been able to fight it for two years now. And thank God that he is still young, and he exercises often the doctors said if he gets an operation and goes through chemotherapy, everything would be fine. And she was going to make sure he gets surgery this time. At this moment auntie Pam entered the ward. Holding a thermos flask. Lucia, you
As Lucia was about to leave the hospital, auntie Pam decided to walk her out." auntie Pam, there's no need to. I can go on my own."" who says am walking you all the way to the hospital gates. Besides, that's a form of excise. " auntie Pam said as she held arms with Lucia and walked out.As soon as they stepped out, they met a group of doctors and nurses just infront of Pablo's ward about to enter the as well." what..." Lucia recognized the person in front. It was doctor Gabby whom she had spoken to not long ago. She looked at the group of people in shock and frowned slightly. “You…” " Doctor Gabby, what's wrong? Is something the matter?"“ Ms Lucia, we are here to transfer Pablo to a single ward.” He was very polite and even respectful. Though he has always been, this attitude is way beyond polite. It's like being reverend.Something surely wasn't right. And she didn't make such arrangements." transfer? Why? ”It seems that Mr Carlvastan already knew about her break up with Johnny
Pablo had no idea that Lucia and Johnny had broken up. So he thought Jonny was doing this for his sister. He was really glad that at least there was one other person who could make Lucia happy aside from him." I would have to thank him later. He hasn't been here yet today."Since Lucia didn't want to add up to the young boy's problems, she didn't tell him about she and Jonny." I'll tell him for you when I meet him."As they talked about random stuff, Pablo fell asleep. Lucia looked at him sleeping soundly and sighed.She had to look for the director personally. With that she told auntie Pam." aunt Pam, I'll leave first."" okay. you take care of yourself out there. ""okay" With that she walked out of the ward.okay" With that she walked out of the ward.Lucia went back to doctor Gabby's office and knocked on the door. A nurse opened the door and asked her to enter.Doctor Gabby look up from his folder and smiled when he saw Lucia again.This young lady really was admirable. Though a
Lucia walked out of campus and hailed a cab." to the Panda B club please. "As the car moved, she looked out the window at the scenery. It was sunny at the moment. The car drove for about an hour and a half." we're here ma'am." the driver said." oh... thank you." she paid the fare and got down. As she looked at the magnificent building before her, for a moment she felt like going back to campus. As she thought that, Pablo's face surfaced in her mind as well. She mastered courage and entered the building. As she neared the reception area she could see the clubs lounge right behind it. And there where a group of people gathered there,talking probably about business.As she got nearer to the receptionist, she could feel a lot of eyes on her. And she was right. They do not know who among them noticed her first, but as they were chatting, one of them raised his head to look in the direction that Lucia was coming from and then he became quiet all of a sudden. The rest of the men sitting w
After the meal, Lucia both men and left the club. She had one more person to look for in order for Pablo to have a successful surgery. And that person was very crucial to this surgery. She took in a deep breath and exhaled all the stress stuffed up in her. Then she hailed a taxi into bustling city centre.Back in the restaurant, Guston was on edge." second brother, do you think that your plan would work?"you know how indifferent first brother is towards women."Ivan looked ahead in deep thought. He also knew that Leon was a bit blank when it came to relationships. It was going to be hard for him to keep Lucia by his side. But he knew Leon very well.Knowing that Lucia was the only woman he could get close to without been repulsed, then he'd do anything to get her by his side." He's going to make her his wife soon." he said to Guston." second brother... " He knew Leon very well. He also believed that he'll be able to make Lucia his woman. But interacting with Lucia for a few minutes
Leon who was looking through some files in his offt was stumped when he heard that an unknown person came to look for him at this hour. “Miss Lucia, who?” “ Lucia Carlvastan" PA Wilson replied.“Her?” he asked surprised.“Yes. President, would you like to see her? I heard she’s been waiting for two hours.” There was a few seconds of silence.“Bring her up.” “Yes, President ” " And get rid of the receptionists. I don't want such people in my company. Then he hung up.PA Wilson looked at his phone and shook his head. This people didn't know better and offended who they shouldn't have. Then he made a call to the security department. " come and get rid of the front desk personnel." After that he put his phone away and walked towards Lucia.He politely called her, “Miss Lucia. ”Lucia looked up when she heard her name and saw a young man in suit walking towards her. She stood up as she thought it was Leon. “Mr Leon …”" No, you're mistaking. Wilson said, “I’m President Leon's assistant.” “Y
As they got out of the elevator on the ground floor, the new receptionist looked at Lucia with envy. So this woman was going to be their Boss's future wife?Someone who could get those snobbish secretaries move from the front desk isn't someone she should mess with.When they gorlt to the front desk, she bowed to them. And Lucia noticed that she wasn't any of the ladies she met upon her arrival. She didn't think much of it though.When they got out of the building, the car was already infront as the driver got off to open the door for them.Leon sat in the back. As the driver was waiting for Lucia to enter the back as well. But she opened the front door and sat inside. The driver looked at her with surprise. Did this woman just refuse to sit with their Boss? How many women in X city want to sit in the same space as their Boss? But this woman...? He looked at Leon in car and he signaled him to go and start the car.As he went around the car, Leon smiled as he looked at the woman sitting