Lex stood up from her knees after scrubbing the floor when she staggered. She feels dizzy."You forgot to eat again, Lexie" she mumbles frustratedly, leaning on the wall to steady herself.She has been home for a week and she has started cleaning her house after it was released from the mortgage."Lexie? Lexie?""Here in the bedroom, Dom" she responded while cupping her head, massaging her temple."I told you to wait for me. We will clean together" Dom stepped inside, ranting, unaware of Lexie's predicament."Dom... " she calls for him but her voice was weak.He just turn towards her in time she wobbled and almost fell on the floor."Lexie!" he was startled but caught her on time."Have you overworked yourself again?" he mutters frustratedly, bringing her on the couch. Patting her face, she started to come around. "This has been twice already, Lexie. Are you not well?" he raves worriedly. "I've been light-headed lately, maybe from the long travel" she weakly mumbles, cupping her temp

With Dom as her handsome escort, they entered the venue packed with guests and artists.Wearing a black backless gown, with a long slit that starts from the middle of her slender and flawless thigh, men's intense gazes followed her. If she was gorgeous four years ago, she is more stunning and voluptuous now. She aged perfectly despite living in a simple village where farming is the basic livelihood of the people. Walking around the display of all the masterpieces of different talented artists, her eyes searched for a particular creation. The painting of herself. She was curious about people's reaction or maybe their perceptions of Bared Soul. For several years, it was just displayed inside her room, with only she could see it. Tonight it was displayed for an audience to feast. The painting does not reveal anything of her sensitive parts. Her pose strategically covered them as part of the concept. But instead of giving her privacy, it created chaos in the imagination of those who wo

Startled by the spectacle, everyone was dumbfounded while staring at the serious-looking CEO. Even Gabriel Simon looks surprised by the last-minute bid."Ahm...wow. That caught us quite in surprise. Ten million dollars from CEO Lucien Wright" Samuel awkwardly announced.Dom contained his grimace at the digging nails on his skin as Lexie was unaware of her tight hold. She looks like ready to faint and to ease her anxiousness, he pried her hand from his arm and intertwined their fingers."Hey..." he leans closer to her ears."You will be fine...inhale...exhale, Lex" he whispers, which Lexie follows. It may be normal bidding to everyone but for Lexie, it means everything. What does the CEO plan to do with such an abrupt decision? At the CEO's table, all eyes turn to Lucien. His parents were looking at him with unremarkable expressions while Ellen was glaring at him, which he openly ignored. His eyes were fixed afar. "What's this drama, brother?

Despite being unable to get a good night's sleep last night, she wakes up early to make a phone call. She was relieved everything was fine at Dom's household.Last night was a test of her sanity. But before Lucien Wright could have the chance to approach her again after sending the irritated Miss Johnson outside, she had dragged Dom to leave the party. She doesn't know what happened between the two but they saw Ellen Johnson with her dark expression while the CEO looks calm and unconcerned. Thankfully, they have left in time the CEO went back to the party. Like sneaky criminals, they went out unnoticed. Knowing she won't be able to go back to sleep again, she took an early shower and planned her attire for later's lunch with the Wright family. Remembering the ordeal she will be facing later made her jittery. If she will have the chance, she won't attend but she had already committed to the Wright couple."Calm yourself, Alexzia. As if he will attend f

Feeling exhausted from a mere lunch, Lexie went directly back to her room to take another shower. If not for Lucien's important meeting, he would surely continue pestering her. Thankfully he needs to go back to his office. He will also be having a site visit later in the evening, which immensely relieved her. She will have a peaceful night without the man. Despite the relief she feels, she cannot deny the heavy feeling nagging her.  Knowing she won't be able to see him before leaving gives her that heaviness but she was trying to cast it aside. She doesn't want to entertain any thoughts aside from going home. She needs to go home. What pacified her was the thought of enjoying the night later with Dom. Dom and she planned to go out later and enjoy their last night in the capital. Tomorrow they will be leaving after breakfast to take their flight. She will leave the capital again and face her simple life in the village. She enjoys the g