Winter's POV"Oh, preparing lunch for your husband?"I smiled at Ian as I closed the lunchbox and wrapped it in a handkerchief. "I don't have a lot of things to do today, so I think I will just bring him some food to eat. He said he often skip eating lunch so I'm worried about him.""Just bring that to him already. I don't even care about that man.""Fine. Then just stay here and look after my office.""What do you think of me, your personal secretary?"I walked over to him and pinched his cheeks. "Actually, you can be one if you want to. By the way, I have to go now. See you later, Ian!"He just glared at me as he waved his hand goodbye.***"Is Matthew inside his office?" I asked one of the employees when I finally arrived in front of Matthew's office.She smiled shyly at me and lowered her head. "Yes, Miss Winter. Sir Matthew is inside.""Thanks."With a smile on my face, I reached for the knob of his office door. I got surprised upon opening it when I saw Belle laughing with him a

Winter's POVMatthew and I were both panting when he finally moved away from me. He leaned his head on my shoulder while both of his hands were at my sides. That was the longest and most passionate kiss I have ever done in my entire life and I didn't know could really kiss like that, knowing that he's never had a girlfriend before."Don't do that again..." he suddenly murmured. "H-Huh?"He then raised his head and looked directly into my eyes. "Don't just drink like that and talk about some other guy."I could feel my whole face getting hotter while looking at him. His ears were also bright red, his eyes looked misty. I bit my lip and nodded my head. "I-I promise... I won't talk about some other guy when you're around."He tapped the island, which made me surprise. His brows were furrowed. "Even when I'm not around. You can't talk about them...""O-Okay... I promise."I saw a glimpse of a smile on his face before he helped me go down. "I'll lock the door. You probably forgot to lock

Ian's POV"Two bottles of whiskey, please!" I yelled as I finished drinking a bottle of whiskey. I don't even know why, but I feel really thirsty.I went straight to a bar right after I said goodbye to Winter. I already told her I have decided to go to Japan and tomorrow would be my flight. She got so sad when I told her that and she even cried so hard I couldn't help but feel sorry for her.I've thought of it very carefully. The reason why I decided not to talk to her for a few days is none other than to move on from her. I tried my best not to talk to her, but in the end, I caught myself looking at her from afar, watching her being so happy with the man she loves. Yes, I also went to that interview since that was what I promised her.Move on from her? Is that even possible? For sure I'll just live in hell in Japan while longing so much for her."Here's your two bottles of whiskey, Sir."I immediately drunk straight from the bottle as soon as the bartender put the bottles on the coun

Winter's POV"Yes, that's all for today. Thank you so much, everyone. You may now go home." I said as I stood up and left the conference room.I heaved a sigh as I stood in front of my office. I had a lot of things today and a lot of meetings to attend. Although they were all about the success of our small company, I can't help feeling so exhausted.As I opened the door of my office, I got surprised when I suddenly saw Matthew and Elisse waiting for me."Mommy!"Yes, since last night, we decided that Elisse should call me mommy and Matthew as her daddy since we have legally adopted her already.A smile immediately appeared on my face upon seeing the two of them."What are you two doing here? It's already eight in the evening. Aren't you supposed to be sleeping by now?" I said as I pinched both of Elisse's cheeks."We couldn't sleep knowing that you're still here, working," Matthew replied."Daddy's right. And he told me we could eat dinner at our favorite restaurant!"I glanced at Mat

Belle's POV"You've been sighing for so many times now. Is there something that's bothering you?" Timothy asked me while we were sitting on the couch in my living room.I still can't stop thinking about the stupid pretention that Ian and I are doing. I actually want to refuse to do it, but I have no choice. We have the same goal, and so I think it would be easier for the both of us to accomplish those goals if we help each other."Hey, are you even listening to me?" I only got back to my senses when Tim began moving his hands in front of me to get my attention. I looked at him confusingly. "H-Huh? I'm sorry, what did you say again?"He heaved a sigh. "See? You do really have a problem. Tell me, what is it?""Problem? No, I don't have a problem. Don't worry about me, Tim. I'm doing fine. I'm just tired.""Are you sure about that?""Yup. You don't have to worry about me.""Perhaps it's about a guy?"That made me look at him. "W-What?""One of the top reasons why people become problemat