“Give him whatever he wants!” Cynthia, who was ignorant about the business, gave in to Aries’s demand, and Isla couldn’t help but feel amused as she looked at her uncle. “Cynthia, are you crazy?” Alfred raised his voice. “He is demanding a majority stake of 51% along with decision-making authority. Do you understand the meaning?” He berated her. “Alfred, we need Aries on our side!” Cynthia argued. “At this cost? This will ruin us!” He exclaimed in disapproval and turned to Mr. Johnson. “What is your opinion? You’re the head of the financial department. Don’t you think it’s a risky collaboration?” “Aries Grayson is the leading name in the business world right now! Intelligent and extremely unpredictable. It is a risky collaboration, Mrs. Glaziers!” He glanced at Cynthia, and her smile vanished. “But this collaboration could be remarkable in history. With a whopping investment of seventy million, Mr. Grayson offers his expertise and experience, which surpasses our investment threefo
“Don’t you dare come close to Cara!” Janet’s voice was filled with anger as she threatened Sebastian over the phone, but he only laughed in response. “You’re a riot! That waitress wants to send your sweetheart behind bars and you want to save her?” He said. “I believe you would be the one to send her to heaven even if she thinks about it!” “Oh, shut up!” Janet rebuked. “I’m waiting for her testimony against you!” “You know that if she testified against me, my family won’t let her see another sunlight. Still wanna try, babe?” His mood lightened as he bantered with Janet. “Whatever! Let’s wait and see.” Janet’s nostrils flared in anger at Sebastian’s disregard as he chuckled. “Fuck off!” She ended the call. Sebastian was laughing, throwing his head back on the recliner when a man walked in. “The informer is here to see you, boss!” “Send him in.” Sebastian’s face turned serious as the informer held Cara’s fate and their plan of action. He lit his cigarette while the informer in a bl
“Always speak the truth!” Little Cara listened to the wise words of her father. “No matter what, you should always choose honesty, even if it means facing the consequences.” His smile reflected on Cara’s face. “If you lie, Jesus will throw you into a difficult situation and nobody will help you!” “Not even, Daddy?” Cara asked. Her father chuckled. “Not even, Daddy!” “Ms. Cara Silencio!” Startled, she heard the judge call her name. “Are you all right, Miss Silencio? You appear pale.” Adjusting her position in the chair, Cara licked her chapped lips and grasped the microphone to speak. “I’m all right, thank you!” “So, Miss Silencio, it seems that you were the key witness to the crossfire incident that took place on March 29, 2019, at Park Street.” The judge looked at Cara. “Is that correct?” “Yes, that’s correct!” Cara said. “Would you please recall and tell us what you saw that fateful night” The prosecutor questioned and Cara nervously swallowed, stealing a sidelong glance at K
[Mature Content] Cara gradually opened her eyes, only to be met with Sebastian's smirk. “Get lost!” Alfred gave him a sharp look, but it only widened Sebastian's grin. “Aye… Aye… it has been a long time since someone has used this tone with me!” Sebastian let out a lazy stretch, while Cara fought against Alfred's firm grasp on her wrist. Sebastian's gaze rested on Cara's face, which was contorted with panic and streaked with tears. “Come on, let the girl breathe!” He made an attempt to free Cara from Alfred's hold, but the latter became highly agitated and endeavored to forcefully drag Cara to his side. His action only intensified the rage of the mafia king of the country. Sebastian firmly held his throat. Cara stood aghast as Alfred gasped for air while Sebastian lifted him off the ground. “I have an aversion to repeating myself!” Alfred gently tapped the back of his hand to signal him to stop. “Will you behave now?” Sebastian arched an eyebrow and hurled him onto the road. “Are
Keith dined at Cara’s café for breakfast and dinner over three days. He tried breaking the thin wall Cara created around her but failed. On the fourth night, he stood leaning against his car door. “Why is she taking so long?” He pondered over when a bike halted at the entrance. Keith frowned at the man in the black helmet and leather jacket who was waiting for someone until Cara showed up in a white crop top and high-waisted blue jeans. Her hair was up in a ponytail and she had light makeup on. “Let’s hit the club!” She sat behind the man on the bike, feeling the wind rush past her face as they sped away, and Keith made the split-second decision to follow them. At the club, Cara forgot all her worries while enjoying shots with Jasper and Lydia. “Woah!” Jasper watched Cara take another shot of vodka. “You’ve had enough!” He took her tumbler and led her to the dance floor. Cara smiled and hugged Jasper closely as they danced, unaware of Keith’s disapproving glares. “I’ll be back i
Cara followed Keith into the kitchen. “Why did you say no? The broker offered me a $100 discount for the first three months.” She watched him whistle while chopping the vegetables. “Answer me!” She couldn’t help but smile back as Keith flashed her a cheeky grin and a wink. “Are you all right?” “Yes?” He lifted an eyebrow. “Do you find something wrong with me?” “I’ve never seen this side of you. Cheerful. Happy. Enjoying! What’s up with you?” She asked. Keith shifted his attention from the vegetables to Cara. “So, you want to see me tired, snooty, and rude?” “That side is detestable to me!” Keith chuckled and resumed his tasks. “But why aren’t you letting me shift to a new apartment? I have a job. I can provide for myself.” She took a stance by the kitchen island and confronted him. “Spare me your pity.” ~ KEITH~ As soon as I heard the word ‘pity,’ I let out a deep breath and released my grip on the knife. Cara’s beautiful eyes went wide as I trapped her to the kitchen counter.
Outside the Genovese house, a black car pulled up. Janet made an appearance in a black, floor-length gown. She had her golden hair elegantly tied up in a bun and her diamond earrings were gleaming in her ears. The scarlet carpet guided her to the door, and her eyes widened as she observed the elite gathering within. A girl approached her with a tray of masks, and Janet chose a silver one. “Thanks!” Smiling, she donned the mask and joined the party. “Just finish your job and get out of this madness!” She said in her heart. “God, I hope I don’t bump into anyone from the past.” Standing under the opulent golden chandelier, she surveyed the room for Sebastian, but he was nowhere to be found. The lights slowly dimmed and as Janet turned to look for him, she came face to face with the hypnotizing black eyes. “Are you looking for me?” Sebastian stepped forward. “We need to talk!” Sebastian snaked his arms around Janet’s waist, pulling her close to him, and she felt his warm breath on h
[MATURE SCENE AHEAD] Amidst the hustle and bustle of the cafe, Cara spotted Keith’s car parked outside through the clear glass window. The sight of him waiting for her made a smile spread on her lips, causing her to finish her work quickly and rush out to meet him. “Hey! I didn’t expect you to make it for lunch?” Leaning against the car door, Keith wrapped his hands around her waist, pulling her in close. “I was missing you!” He smiled. “Look what I got for us!” He took out tickets from his pocket. “Bali!” She looked up at him with surprise in her eyes. “Let’s escape for a week!” He whispered in her ear, and Cara nodded like an excited child. “Now let’s eat something! My stomach is growling.” Cara chuckled as they walked into the café. They enjoyed lunch together and she couldn’t help but steal glances at him. He seemed to be preoccupied with something, and she wondered what was troubling him. “Is everything okay?” Keith glanced up from his food. “It’s nothing! Just work stre