Winter's POVJust when Matthew's face was an inch closer to mine, the door of the library room went open and one of the maids stepped inside. Because of that, both of us immediately moved away from each other. "I-I'm so sorry! I-I'll go outside now!" she immediately apologized and left the library room.That made Matthew and I be left alone together again.I could feel the heat captivating my whole face as I pretended to be looking around the library room. Matthew was just sitting next to me, probably wondering what to say next. "W-Why is it so hot in here?" I said while waving both of my hands."I-I'll turn on the other air conditioner," Matthew said as he immediately stood up.What the hell? Why does it feel like I can't even breathe?As soon as Matthew was done turning on the other air conditioner, he turned around and met my gaze again. Because of that, I immediately stood up and averted my gaze from him. "B-By the way, is that all that you want to ask me?""H-Huh? O-Oh, yes. Yo

Winter's POV"Are you busy?" I almost jumped from my swivel chair when Ian suddenly stepped inside my office. It's been a week now since my boutique started working. I straightened my back as I reached for the cup of coffee that Ian has brought for me. "I didn't know it's this hard to run a boutique.""Of course, it's hard. You'll have to assess everything, observe your employees, the progress of your business, what your customer wants, and what's the trend. Do you think it's more tiring than being a celebrity?" he said as he sat down on the couch."I think so. Because when I was still a celebrity, all I had to do was smile and cry in front of the camera. But at the same time, I think they're quite the same since you should both keep a good reputation."He patted my head. "At least you have a handsome best friend to talk to whenever you feel sad about something.""Handsome and boastful, you mean?""Hey, I'm just stating the fact! At least I'm always present and here for you more tha

Themis' POV"Remember to just press that button on your watch if you ever need our help. Also, I will be outside this room, listening to your conversation." I kept on reminding Belle as she was about to meet the person we should be investigating about.She just smiled at me while nodding her head. "I understand. Ah, you're worrying too much about me. Themis, I can handle that man. I am no longer that weak Belle who always cries.""You're still that crybaby, though.""Of course, not.""Fine. You're not a crybaby anymore."Belle laughed as she looked at me to fix my tie again. "By the way, I have to go now. I'll come back as soon as possible.""Take care of yourself, Belle. Be alert all the time and don't let your guard down. I'm just one call away. I won't forgive myself if something bad ever happens to you.""I know. You have always been my savior. Don't worry, I'll surely call you when I need help. Or when I'm done kicking that man's ass."After that, Belle already prepared herself a

Winter's POV"I didn't know it would be so boring here. I shouldn't have gone with you. It would be more fun to stay at home and play with Elisse than acting like a fool here in front of people who are also pretending to be someone else." I said while pouting at Ian. We've been on the cruise ship now for four hours and we did nothing but talk to some random entrepreneur. Also, most of them were celebrities who were just too curious about how I am doing now and wanted to check if I was already regretting my choice. There were also some perverted old men who tried to hit on me, but I immediately pushed them away from me. I don't even know where they get the confidence to approach a younger woman."Hey, don't say that. Anyway, if you want to have fun, then how about doing what the main leads of Titanic did? Let's stand in the railings!"I glared at him. "Are you going out of your mind? I will never do that. I won't risk my dignity just to do that silly thing.""And why not? Many couples

Winter's POV"Are you sure you're going to do this?" "Ian, what do you want me to do? Stay here? That is where I live and that mansion was given by Grandpa."Ian stayed standing beside me while I was grooming myself in front of his mirror. He decided to bring me to his house after I got really drunk. I just saw Matthew and Belle kissing last night. He didn't even tell me he already has someone he loves."How about that jerk? He fooled you, and yet you still want to see him?""I want to see Elisse and I live in that mansion. That's the only reason why I need to go back home.""You know what? Better yet kick that fool out of your house or if you can't, then bring Elisse with you and just stay here."I heaved a sigh and faced him. "Ian, I know you're just worried about me. But I'm not the kind of woman who will be miserable after finding out that the man that I love loves someone else. I'm the most beautiful woman in this country, it isn't my loss.""Fine, you can do whatever you want.