Her name is Shelley Owen, a childless widow, who divorced her husband because she was caught having an affair.Shelley's ex-husband is a computer technician who owns a small but successful shop. Shelley had previously worked as an administrator at a printer.Their household was quite harmonious until Shelley started playing online gambling. Shelley's husband took her to rehab many times, but then she had an affair with the man in her therapy.She immediately divorced and her ex-husband moved to another city after selling his house and shop. Shelley's alimony money is soon spent on gambling and supporting her unemployed boyfriend and she is being chased by loan sharks.Shelley meets Fely at a convenience store. Fely saw her steal a bottle of drink and when the shop owner caught her, she helped Shelley.Fely offers her an easy job, but with big payoff. She had to disguise herself as a woman whose husband had an affair with Lea's mother, Clara Braiven. Shelley accepted right away because
"You've been through a lot since your childhood and I'm sorry I haven't seen you recently," Jayden said gloomily. "If only I had met you a long time ago, maybe, like Ricky or Jonathan, I could have protected you from those evil thugs." Lea was stunned by Jayden's words. All the way home, after Lea shed her tears in Jayden's arms, his lover kept silent, even though he was driving with one hand and his other hand never let go of Lea's hand from his grasp.Lea felt so emotional now, knowing how much Jayden had worried about her and his desperation to always keep her safe.Lea cupped Jayden's face with both hands and looked him deep in the eyes. "Hey big baby, you being in my life now, is the greatest gift that I would never have dared to dream of. If we had met long ago, maybe you too would have been just like Jonathan and Ricky to me. Best friend, brother, nothing more. However, you to me now, are my harbour, my hospital, my police station, my airport, my sauna, my place of worship. Y
"It is an honor for us to be the sponsor who provides the clothes that will be worn by Ms. Amarin at the award ceremony," said Arsha Young with a beaming face. She never thought that Lea would immediately accept her offer to make clothes to wear at the Top Ten Models of The Year award ceremony. "I like your design, Ms. Young. It fits my reference," Lea said, stroking her dress, which had just been sewn and fitted very well to her body. The dress was navy blue in an A-line cut, flared at the bottom, with spaghetti straps and a sprinkle of scales that glittered on the surface of the fabric, giving off a turquoise glow in the light. It was like a mermaid tail made in the form of a dress. Shaira was speechless, looking at Lea with teary eyes. She and Tony were shocked when they heard what Lea had been through all her life. Lea's sad past, which was previously exposed by Fely and Dalton Braiven to humiliate Lea, has now made Lea's name skyrocket. She is a source of inspiration and Ete
Lea looked at her reflection in the mirror and was satisfied. Arsha Young's dress is really alluring and adheres beautifully to her body.Jayden enters, fixing Lea's handmade bow tie. He looks very handsome in a blue-black suit, bow tie, glasses and hair styled up.Lea touched Jayden's glasses. "Why wear glasses?""I don't really like being at big events like that, where lots of people gather, with the smell of different perfumes making me dizzy. Not to mention if someone smokes, my eyes will definitely turn red later.""Hm, you're my handsome introvert," Lea said with a laugh. She smoothed Jayden's tie and kissed the tip of his nose affectionately. "Let's go."Hotel Metropolitan looks very lively. Red carpets were held from the hotel's courtyard to welcome the invited guests. They will celebrate the awarding night for the winner of the Top Ten Models of the year in the hotel's main hall on the fifth floor.Lots of artists, actors, musicians, designers, officials, and also entrepreneu
Lea's eyes clouded over and all flashes of her and Jayden flashed across her mind. Almost six years ago when Lea and Jayden first met, they didn't know each other at all, only a strong attraction, because Lea was influenced by a strong aphrodisiac given by Fely and at that time Jayden was the most handsome man Lea met, they spent one hot and passionate night. Then Lea left, fleeing her adoptive father's cruelty. Later Lea realized that she was pregnant and she could not see the father of her baby because she was too afraid of being rejected and abused. However it was only one night's love and she herself that left. Then, when she decided to return, the man she had slept with that night and impregnated her, giving her a wonderful son, was still waiting for her. Jay, or Jayden Forth, a name she only learned later, was initially considered a nuisance by Lea because of his cold, demanding demeanor. However, since the first time the man helped her, picking up Lea on his cousin's big mo
"Move?" asked Lea with raised eyebrows. "Why should we move?"Jayden was drying Luke's freshly washed hair. He stopped rubbing Luke's head and looked at Lea. "Luke is getting bigger, he needs more space to grow and also a more pleasant social environment. The apartment feels a little cramped now. Isn't it, Luke?"Luke nodded with a thumbs up, not daring to make a comment for fear that Lea would still be upset with him.After Jayden confessed his true identity to Lea, Luke, Jonathan, Ricky, and Tony respectively admitted that they already knew who Jayden was.Lea is very upset because she feels lied to by everyone. However, Lea's anger didn't last long, because she realized that Jayden was also thinking about her career and self-esteem, so she had to hide his identity."Moving where, babe?" Lea asked finally."Would you and Luke come with me in the morning? My family wants to see you," Jayden said carefully. "No coercion, only hope."Lea laughed at Jayden's words. "All right. What time
Lea and Luke's chins almost dropped, looking at the interior of Franzine manor. They never thought they would be able to see the luxury of noble houses that they had only seen on television before through movies or dramas, in front of their eyes, in real life.High ceilings, wide marble staircases, large glass windows, and solid teak rich doors, like a classic impression of a manor built by the ancestors of the Franzine family, combined with luxurious and minimalist modern themed furniture, making Franzine manor feel alive and extraordinarily beautiful."Dad, how many floors are there in this manor?" asked Luke, looking up. "Three floors and an additional floor above which is made into a dome garden. I'll take you there after we meet everyone.""Master Jayden, you've arrived," said a midled age woman dressed in a light blue uniform that greeted Jayden, Lea, and Luke at the entrance.She looked at Lea with a fascinated gaze. "Owh, you look even prettier than I see in magazines or tele
"I can't believe this is actually happening," Lea muttered. She turned and faced Eloise. "Is this good enough for me?"Eloise's tears welled up in her eyes. She grabbed Leah's hands and held them tightly. "I know, one day you will shine like this and your light will not go out because someone is protecting you."Lea smiled. "Thank you for coming, Eloise. I really appreciate it."Eloise wiped the wet corners of her eyes. "This is my honor. After all, I am only human. To be able to see a ceremony like this is an honor for me."Lea and Eloise turned to the door at the same time, when they heard someone knocking on the door, then Shaira's and Shery's heads appeared."Come in! I'm done," called Lea.Shaira and Shery entered, wide-eyed at Lea's appearance."Oh my, Lea, you're such a fairy!" cried Shery in amazement.Shaira was speechless, just stared at Lea in awe. Lea smiled. She wore a white, low V-neck dress, with long sleeves and an A-line cut that flared below her legs. A chain necklac