Max stared intently at the monitor that his messenger had just delivered to his office. Occasionally he watches as he rubs his jaw nervously.His hands then clenched tightly when he saw Shada and Demian this morning. They looked so close as they chatted in front of the minimalist balcony in front of Shada's room.Max massaged his temples and closed his eyes along with his heavy breathing. After venturing to open his eyes to look at the CCTV capture monitor screen again, his forehead frowned thoughtfully."Did you find out the man's origin?" Max asked while glancing at Tonny, his messenger who was sitting with Max."We're still looking into it, Sir. But the man named Demian is not registered in the Toronto area population data."Max immediately turned away, staring intently at his interlocutor. His blue eyes blinked rapidly. "So?""According to the information we've found, Demian and his family reside in the southwest, far from Toronto. But closer to the Burlington area."Max looked th
Both Max, Robert and Morris immediately looked at each other. They were confused about the situation they were facing.Morris looked at Shada with compassion. Shada chewed her food stiffly while holding back her emotions. Her face was flushed. As soon as she saw George and Malta here, her appetite disappeared instantly.No one knew and no one expected that George and Malta would also be present at today's family gathering. They were quite surprised that George and Malta came together. Or rather accidentally arrived here at the same time, no one really knew that.The few people ate awkwardly, the occasional clink of spoons and plates filling the silence between them. Not wanting the silence to last any longer, Robert cleared his throat."George─I mean you guys─I didn't expect you to be here today. Hehehe..." Robert said, starting the conversation.George and Malta smiled stiffly without looking at each other despite their close sitting position. George shook his head without making a s
"Stop, stop! What do you mean, you're in Sierra Madre? Who are you?" Shada was impatient.Shada's head throbbed. She hit it in frustration. Demian immediately stopped the beautiful woman's hand movement."That's it, Shada. We can talk slowly." Demian said softly.Shada studied Demian's face. Her brown eyes explored him from head to toe, trying to remember some of the people in her childhood memories."Explain it to me then." Shada pleaded with resignation. She had yet to find anyone who resembled the Demian who was now in front of her.Meanwhile, Demian was silent. He seemed to be pondering while casting a skeptical look at Shada."What do you remember back in Sierra Madre?" Demian asked finally. His expression looked desperate.Shada wrinkled her forehead. She shook her head uncertainly, but then mentioned one by one the memories that she thought ended not so pleasantly. Her eyes began to tear up."I lived with my grandmother only. I loved her. But... God loves her more." The tears f
At her desk, Shada was brooding. She hasn't even finished filling out her worksheet. Her gaze was straight ahead as if it could penetrate the thick monitor in front of her. Shada supported her chin with her right hand.Ruth who was beside Shada occasionally observed the woman. In the next minute, the phone ringing in front of them immediately broke Shada's reverie.Suddenly, Shada picked up the phone. Ruth just shook her head as she exhaled heavily seeing Shada was not like usual."Hello? Oh yeah─eh? It's a little less. I'll send it to your email in a minute." Shada said and hung up. Shada sucked in as much air as she could and immediately resumed her unfinished work.Ruth leaned sideways towards where Shada was sitting. "Who's calling?" she asked curiously.Shada answered with her eyes still focused on the monitor screen in front of her. She sighed as she rolled her eyes lazily. "Huft... the usual, Richard."Although Shada did not see it, she knew that Ruth immediately smacked her li
"What were you doing there?!" asked Max with a blaze of anger.Max was very upset that two of his employees had committed sexual misconduct in the company that he was fighting for his parents.Max was on the 20th floor because he had just met Robert, his father. They were talking about Ell Food, whose sales were becoming increasingly rampant. Robert and Max discussed how they wanted to copy the tactics of the company that had been their rival for a long time.Robert even wants Max to cooperate with the owner, but Max immediately refuses for the sake of pride. Besides, it was rumored that the original owner of Ell Food was still reluctant to show himself to the public.Max strode out of his father's room about to head back to his own when he heard a commotion in the meeting room to his right.Since the wooden door of the meeting room in his company had a small rectangular glass running vertically, Max tried to peek through it. How shocked Max was when he saw two people committing immor
The doorbell rang as Shada ran excitedly down the stairs. Shada quickened her pace and opened the door.As soon as Shada came face to face with the man in front of her, she was mesmerized again. Almost perfectly handsome, neatly dressed in a formal black suit. Even his jet-black hairdo made Shada sparkle."Demian, is this really you?" Shada was surprised, she was amazed and enjoyed every detail of Demian's appearance which was different from usual.Demian cleared his throat softly and then showed his grin. "Don't stare at me too long. You'll fall in love."Now both of Shada's cheeks had a cherry-like reddish tinge. Looking at the handsome man in front of her made her blush for a long time. She felt like slapping her own cheeks because she had to remember that she already had a fiancé.Then Shada's attention was drawn to the black luxury car parked in front of her house. Shada blinked her eyes in disbelief."You have a car?" Shada gaped, there was a sense of amazement in her.Demian ju
Dad? Was that really Dad? Shada wondered in her heart."Huh... how could it be?" she whispered again. Actually, she didn't know whether her mom and dad were still in Toronto or not after the formalization of their divorce. Demian was driving so fast that her vision became bad.Shada must have seen it wrong. Some people were also standing near Jennifer about to cross. That person must only look like her father. Shada's mind decided.In the midst of his lightning drive, Demian briefly turned to Shada who seemed to be burdened with many thoughts. Demian cleared his throat loudly to break the quiet atmosphere that hung for a moment.Shada was immediately stunned and hit Demian hard on the shoulder. "Huh, what a shocker!" she said, pursing her lips.Demian laughed widely. "That's why you shouldn't daydream in the car. Especially in a car with a vampire." Demian mocked.Shada was annoyed. She folded her arms in front of her chest and made an annoyed face. Not long after, she checked her cel
Demian was transfixed. He felt the warm flow of his blood rushing in sync with the laughter of the men in front of him. Everyone was laughing at Demian's defeat which was so easy for them to do.Some of them also raised their fallen friend. Witnessing together how intense pain attacked Demian. Demian looked so tormented.However, it didn't last long. The smiles on their lips faded as Demian's eyes grew darker and more piercing. While looking angrily at each of the men in front of him, Demian pulled out a knife from his stomach.Everyone there widened their eyes with their mouths agape. There was something different about the danger they were facing tonight because Demian was now grinning proudly.Some of the men automatically stepped back as they put on a wary look."Who told you to do this? Answer quickly!" Demian shouted at the men.There was silence. They were all silent, not daring to answer. Meanwhile, cold sweat began to flow because of the fear that gripped them."Then, I'll ki