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"Now where will I get money?" That's what I asked myself before sitting on a bench I saw in the park.I want to earn money but I hope I don't have to work anymore. I mean, I'll only do it for one day but I'll have money right away. Is there such a thing?"I never expected I'll see you here."I turned to the man next to me who was just sitting next to me... He was Alec."Oh, hi!" I greeted him.He flashed a smile at me, revealing his deep dimple in the left side. "I was working nearby, I often come here during our break time.""You? Why did you come here?" he asked."Ahh, I just went to see someone.""It was not my intention to overhear what you mumbled earlier..." he said. "You are seeking money, aren't you?"I immediately looked away with shame. It was embarrassing and he even heard that, I couldn't look at him."I can lend it to you if you want---"I shook my head violently. "No thanks, Alec. As much as possible, I don't want to owe any of you because I don't want you to think that
Wife of the Next CEO CHAPTER 18
"Maybe you just stuck garlic in your armpit to make me believe you have a fever, do you?" I dreamed of him. "Don't you know anything but to tease and play?"He keeps on giggling. "Even if you smell my armpits, you won't smell any garlic." He raised his hand just to reveal his armpit. "Dare to smell it, Irene."I took the wet towel from the basin and threw it at him. "Take care of yourself!"I was about to leave his room when he suddenly said, "Don't leave.""I don't have time to joke with you, Israel. I have so many things to do, so please stop your childish game!" I glared at him when I faced him. "Even Delancy you fooled that you are sick... for what? To get me to come here?""Because I really have." His voice became serious and his laughter suddenly stopped. "Look, I'm just trying to be okay in front of you just so I could stop you from worrying too much for me...""But I think I expect nothing but the opposite," he added.At this time, I suddenly felt guilty for the words I uttere
Wife of the Next CEO CHAPTER 19
"Do you ever think of leaving your own house?" I asked."N-No?""That's what I keep on thinking over and over again, Harold." I tried to smile. "I'm just thinking that if leaving our house would mean escaping my problems, then I think I should go."I was shocked by the way Harold held both of my shoulders. "Irene, are you still in your right mind---"I stopped him from talking nonsense as I slapped his face. "You don't know how hard and heavy I'm going through, Harold. So, it's easy for you to think I'm going crazy, huh."My eyes got teary. "My brain is still sane, so don't worry. It's too early for you to think I’m crazy.""That's not what I meant!"I didn't choose to argue with Harold, instead I decided to stay away from him for a while instead of choosing to answer him. I'm looking for someone to vent my anger to. I thought it was Harold, but he keeps on failing me.I went straight to the restroom to clean up a bit. I don't want to face our guests looking haggard, they might turn o
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Harold and I left the pool area to go back to work. I went to the restroom first to change my uniform.I let out a heavy sigh. I looked at myself in the mirror after getting dressed. At this moment, I'm completely groomed... But my whole self is a mess. Why is one of the demons in my life following me up to this point? Is she trying to ruin my future? Trying hard to stop me from finishing my degree, huh?With all the abuse I went through at the hands of them, Stacy and Aunt Gretchen, I will not let them do the same to my studies. I've strived harder to get through my years in college... Never did I imagine myself giving up on my chosen degree."Did you know that girl earlier?"Once back in the lobby, Harold greeted me with a question that I think he had been thinking about the answer to for a while. He doesn't know that I have a stepmom and a step sister. Why should I even bother to share it with him? Even though Harold is my friend, I still have no one to trust."I don't know her," I
Wife of the Next CEO CHAPTER 21
"What is your plan? Why did you bring me here?" When we got in the elevator, I worked up the courage to ask. "I'm not saying I don't like it being here---""Even if you don't speak, it's obvious from your face that you love it here." Eli said, giggling."This is one of the entertainments I've been dreaming of going to…" I flashed a smile. "Which I fully thought would never come to fruition.""I'm not even a genie, but I'm happy to help you fulfill one of your dreams."I gave Israel a surprised look. "Y-You planned all this?""He approached me for his plan. It's okay with me since my schedule for today is not that tight."We got out of the elevator when we got to the 25th floor... What are we going to do here?"In this place, we usually do the artist's photoshoot." Eli informed, turning his back to face me. "You want to try?""Possible?""As long as Eli said it, it's okay!"Israel pulled my hand and positioned me. He was in the position of the camera, while I was still in my position n
Wife of the Next CEO CHAPTER 22
I swallowed hard; sweats are streaming down my face. I'm nervous, I can also feel my legs and hands shaking too much. Upon seeing her face, I think she will explode a minute later."Your Papa just called," when sitting on the sofa with Stacy and her, Aunt Gretchen began to speak. "He ordered me to hand this over to you and sign this, which means you're granting me your permission, as his daughter, to own this house.""What?" I asked, surprisingly. "Do you mean… The title of the house will go to you?""Do you have a problem with that?" She raised her left eyebrow. "I am your future mother, Irene. Don't I have any rights to this house, huh? One more thing, it's your father's order, so just follow it!"I remain stubborn. "I want to talk to him first regarding this matter. I want to hear his explanation---""Shut the hell up, Irene! Just sign the papers, so this matter will be finished!"I looked at Aunt Gretchen in disbelief. It seems like she was afraid that I would talk to Papa. "I won
Wife of the Next CEO CHAPTER 23
"Don't hesitate, Irene. We will expect you to arrive.""What if I don't come?" I asked. "Are you going to ignore me?""We respect your decision, whatever it is. But it's just mine, I hope you come to the party if there is no important reason to prevent you from attending."I left there to take care of the shopping. That was my way of escaping, I replied to Israel, that's why the fool insisted on coming with me to go grocery shopping. All right, he wants that. I will make him carry my shopping.---"It's a pity, huh. You'd think she chose to ruin her life just because of the man." While walking home, Israel started to share his thoughts about the woman who approached us when we were leaving the supermarket.He mistook Israel for his man and then agreed, made a scandal, begged him to come back as his man. That's just what happened, he went crazy because of that much love for the man. Whoever it is."It's natural to be hurt because she loved you, but her mistake... She didn't choose to m
Wife of the Next CEO CHAPTER 24
"You still haven't talked to your Dad, Irene?" Aunt Gretchen immediately greeted me upon entering the house.I put my purchases on the table before facing her. "I tried to call him multiple times already, but he's not answering my calls.""Try again now, maybe he will answer!""Auntie, please don't rush me---""You say, you just don't want the title of the house to be in my name!" She cuts off what I'm saying. "Until now, you're still clinging to the jealous hope that this house will remain yours, aren't you?""Because I have more rights than you!" I plucked up the courage to answer her. "You and Papa aren't married yet, and until that happens, you don't own anything!""You're now being rude to me, huh---"I moved away from her immediately because I knew Aunt Gretchen, she was planning to hurt me again."Do you think that if you hurt me, I will change my decision? What do you think, Aunt Gretchen? I'm tired of being your obedient dog! You can't control me again!"She pursed her lips.
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