Orphaned in a single night, Clarisse is taken in by relatives who see her as nothing more than a means to seize her parents’ wealth. Years of cruelty and humiliation follow, stripping her of everything but a fragile hope. With freedom just days away, she clings to one question: can she finally escape, or will fate break her again?
“You’re not the type to compliment me, so what’s going on?” “C’mon… there’s nothing wrong with complimenting my friend. And you look great, especially when you pair it with your sister.” “It was a coincidence,” Alice said, looking away. “You don’t like it? Is that why you’re pissed-because hers looks better?” “She’s just trying to…
It dawned on her that she didn’t have what it takes. “You need me, Ari,” he said. She looked up at him, seeing the seriousness in his eyes. Her heart leaped when he said that. The only person who had extended a hand towards her was him. The only person she could look in the…
“Seducing him in public?” Alice scoffed at the ridiculousness of the suggestion. “Yes.” “Huh?” “But not in public,” she said, smirking. “I have two plans, and you can choose whichever one you think you can do.” “What are the plans?” “First plan: getting them divorced. We’ll find a way to get you inside the house.”…
“001,” he replied, and the call was immediately transferred. “My Lord!” the voice on the other end greeted urgently. “Get your men ready,” Christian instructed as he walked out of his office. He turned to one of his guards. “Get the helicopter ready,” he ordered, then turned back to his phone. “Yes, sir!” the person…
Damien, struggling to find his voice, stuttered, “Are you… are you…” The man cut him off with a sharp question. “Why did you do it? You should’ve known better than to touch someone else’s belongings.” “Belongings?” Damien muttered, still confused. The man nodded. “And because of that, you stressed me out. I had to come…
“Have you taken any medication?” “Hey! I’m not some weakling who needs medication. What do you take me for?” He shot him a glare and ended the call, using his health as an excuse to avoid further questions. He handed the phone back to Mari. “If he calls back, tell him I’ve gone to bed.”…
“And she’s interested in joining a fashion design company, but she’s still looking for one that will showcase her talent and not hinder it.” Suzanne raised an eyebrow and looked at Celia, who immediately understood what she was thinking. Suzanne cleared her throat and turned back to Christian, who feigned ignorance. “That is so great,”…
She feigned distraction, turning back toward him as she took her seat. She adjusted her dress subtly, making her curves more pronounced. “How has work been?” “Cut to the chase. I know you’re not here just to ask me how work has been,” he said, his tone direct. She chuckled. “You’re so smart,” she complimented,…
With that, he took her back into the company. “Did you see the woman the boss took inside?” Employee A whispered. “Which woman?” Karine asked, heading out of the cafeteria. “Boss took a woman into his office. He had his arms around her, taking her away like she’s a baby.” Karine sighed, looking at him…
“I need to get back to work,” he quickly interrupted, rushing out before she could say anything. The moment he closed the door behind him, a smile curled on his lips. He grinned as he replayed her cute, angry face in his mind. “She always looks cute when she’s angry,” he said to himself, grinning…