Family Ford’s opulent mansion exuded an aura of extravagance, with dazzling chandeliers casting a warm, golden glow throughout the interior. Lavishly decorated tables, adorned with delicate silverware and fine china, beckoned guests both inside and outside. The air was filled with the mingling scents of freshly cut flowers and delectable cuisine, enticing the senses. Esteemed businessmen and renowned personalities mingled, their animated conversations creating a symphony of voices, punctuated by the clinking of glasses and occasional bursts of laughter. "Mister Ford, I must extend my congratulations to your son for attaining the esteemed position of President within your company!" a fellow businessman expressed to Daniel's father. "Thank you, Mister Jackson. You are well aware of the unwavering dedication my son possesses. He has toiled tirelessly for this achievement and it is truly well-deserved," Dylan Ford, the proud father, responded. The individual with whom he was conversing
Scarlet found herself at a loss for words, unsure of how to respond to Storm's question. She glanced at Noemi and Daniel, torn between pretending not to know them or revealing that she was already married.In the end, she couldn't betray her friends. She loved them like siblings."I...I know them," she finally admitted.Storm's eyebrow raised as he looked at Daniel with a cold gaze. He then released his grip on Scarlet's waist and spoke, "You didn't tell me about them."Noemi and Daniel were shocked by what they were hearing. Daniel desperately wanted to believe that he had misheard, but the word "wife" kept echoing in his mind. Noemi, on the other hand, wore a look of disbelief on her face. Her eyes darted between Storm and Scarlet, as if demanding an explanation."Scarlet?" Noemi called out again, as if she still couldn't believe that her best friend was with the man who was admired by many. "Why...are you here?"Scarlet bit her lower lip, her fingers trembling. "I...Uhm—"Before sh
Scarlet forcefully pushed Storm away from her, disregarding the fact that they were in plain view of everyone. She shot him a piercing glare as she fired back, "Daniel is my best friend! You have no right to speak ill of him!" This action only served to irritate Storm, but he managed to maintain his composure. He knew that any misstep on his part could lead to rumors spreading like wildfire. "Listen, woman," he gritted his teeth, "there's a clear distinction between a platonic friendship and a romantic relationship. A married woman shouldn't be seeking solace in someone else!" "You're out of your mind!" Scarlet responded angrily, though she kept her voice low. "No matter what I say, it won't penetrate your stubbornness because you don't know how to listen!" "What did you just say?!" "What? Are you angry? Well, next time, watch your words! Not everyone will let it slide!" With those words, Scarlet left Storm standing alone and began her search for Noemi and Daniel within the villa
Scarlet could feel the blood draining from her veins, leaving her feeling weak and lightheaded. She opened her mouth, ready to defend herself, but her anxiety melted away when she noticed another elderly couple calling out to the two old people she had been conversing with.The elderly couple excused themselves, leaving her frozen in place, afraid to make a move. It was then that Storm's voice broke through the silence."I thought you were hungry? Why are you still standing there? Don't act like some idiot in there and move!" Storm remarked, already making his way towards an empty table.Scarlet's ears burned with embarrassment at his words, and she quickly followed him with determined strides. "What did you just say?! Give me my plate and leave me alone!"She attempted to snatch the plate from Storm's grasp, but he lifted it out of her reach. Raising an eyebrow, he looked at her mischievously. "Get it if you can.""Mister Scoville, if you have no one to play with, then find someone e
Scarlet wiped away the tears streaming down her face, trying to maintain composure as she continued to eat. Noemi couldn't help but chuckle at the sight of her disheveled best friend."You should focus on one thing at a time. If you feel like crying, go ahead and let it out. If you're hungry, prioritize eating," Noemi advised, reaching into her bag for a tissue to wipe away Scarlet's tears. "We're not angry with you. We're just surprised that we didn't know you were already married. We always thought we'd be there for such a significant moment, or at least that you'd inform us. It's just a shock to us.""I-I'm sorry," Scarlet sobbed, causing a few curious glances from other people nearby."Alright, alright. That's enough now. Stop crying," Noemi urged, her tone filled with concern. "But why did you lie to us in the first place?"Scarlet bit her lip, her gaze fixed on her plate as she absentmindedly played with her food using her fork. Finally, she mustered the courage to answer, "It's
It was after eight o'clock in the evening when Diana left the hospital, and a light rain was falling around. With the bustling of buses, she used it to return to the building. As soon as she reached the company lobby, she saw Knox standing straight with one hand in the side pocket of his pants and the other holding the phone to speak with the receptionist. The business hall's strong and sparkling spotlights lit his entire person, making him appear more majestic and distant.Diana's heart tensed abruptly. "In the past few months, when I haven't slept with him yet, I have never been able to meet him. Now that something is between us, why are we seeing each other so frequently?""Mr. Lewis."Diana anticipated Knox would approach her, so she promptly called out to him, although she did not know if Knox heard her faint voice. She didn't want to act as if they knew one other too well since she didn't want to be gossiped about. Nevertheless, when Knox passed by, Diana inhaled deeply as he di
Scarlett’s Point of View“This is for your mother's medical bills.” My dad shoved the money in my hands and snorted bitterly, “but hear me—don't you dare let anyone know what we have planned. Do you understand? If they find out, your mom will suffer far worse than death!”“Yes, dad…”He glared at me with disdain, his head shaking vehemently. “You're a fool to keep believing your mom will get better. If I were you, I would just give up—there's no hope because her disease is incurable. You're only setting yourself up for pain.”"Honey, you can try to influence your illegitimate daughter all you want, but she will never heed your words." My stepmom's voice dripped with condescension. "However, I won't hesitate to use her to our advantage in keeping my daughter from marrying into that arrogant family!"That’s right.My dad had arranged me into a marriage with a cold-hearted billionaire, hoping to gain some financial return. It was supposed to be Nadine – my half-sister – but she wasn't wi
Scarlett’s Point of View“Mom, how are you feeling?”A warm, grateful smile spread across my mother’s face as she squeezed my hand. “I’m doing well because of you—I was able to take my medicine on time with no worries.” She paused, her loving eyes searching mine. “How about you? Are you overworking yourself? Please, don’t exhaust yourself too much. You need a break sometimes.”My stare was unwavering, but I could not cover up the shame that lit my gaze. How was I going to explain that the funds for her treatment were coming from someone she loathed and despised?“It’s all good, mom. I’m not trying to take on too much. My boss is actually really kind,” I lied.“That’s wonderful! Now, you can go home and get some rejuvenating rest. Don’t worry about me; the doctor and nurse are being very attentive.”“Are you sure?” I asked, not wanting to leave, but I had to. Two years had passed since I was wed to the firstborn of the Scoville family, and because of that, my father was always generou