Mag-log inThe International Conference Global Network was held today. Max, along with a few other representatives from across the world, had traveled to Italy for this year’s meeting. Inside the long conference hall, about six of them sat together, talking and exchanging ideas on how each could expand their companies into other regions.Kristen’s car came to a stop at the grand building where the International Conference was being held. She stepped out with her head high, her shoulders straight, and her lips painted a deeper red than before. Behind her, her guards and assistants followed in black suits, their outfits complementing her fitted red suit.The moment she entered the building, her heels clicked sharply across the marble floor. Her assistants almost jogged to keep up with her fast, determined stride. But as she passed the glass hallway, her steps suddenly slowed.:There…on the other side of the glass, sat someone she never expected to see again.He was seated calmly among other high-p
During the three months before Lena’s delivery and the two months that followed, Kristen had already transformed her life completely. She’d started working for one of Mr Creed’s biggest companies in Italy, and soon enough, her name began echoing across the business world. Her scar had almost faded, though the pain behind it never left her heart. Her once long hair was now trimmed short which now shows a symbol of power, change, and control.As the black SUV pulled up in front of the massive Italian headquarters, the guards quickly stepped out and surrounded her. Kristen emerged in a fitted red suit that clung elegantly to her frame, her heels clicking sharply against the ground. She moved with purpose, her head high and the most last killer expression. One of her guards carried her bag, trying to match her brisk pace as they entered Creed Global Industries.The atmosphere shifted instantly. Employees straightened in their seats. Conversations died down. No one wanted to draw her gaze
“I’m glad to see you’re well,” Mr Green said, tightening the hug even when Max tried to pull away. His arms stayed firm around Max, as if afraid to let go again.Down the hallway, Mr Valtor appeared, his steady footsteps echoing softly. The moment his eyes caught the two men embracing, his steps slowed.Mr Green lifted his head slightly, his gaze meeting Mr Valtor’s. The warmth in his face dimmed. Slowly, he released Max and took a step back, bowing his head respectfully.Mr Valtor didn’t show any expression. He only looked at them briefly, then turned and entered his office which was a few steps away from where he stood..Mr Green straightened up again, watching the door for a moment. Then he turned back to Max and said softly, “I’ll see you soon, Mr Anderson.”Before Max could reply, Mr Green walked briskly down the hall, toward the direction of Mr Valtor’s office. Max said nothing as Mr Green walked briskly down the hall toward Mr Valtor’s office. After a few l
The breeze in Italy carried a different kind of calm. Inside the largest hospital, Interpress Hospital, the world seemed to move slowly until something miraculous happened.Kristen’s eyes flickered for the first time in months after her second surgery. The nurse who had come in for her hourly check froze for a second, her gaze fixed on Kristen’s face. She blinked again, not sure if she had really seen what she thought she did.“Oh my God…” the nurse whispered under her breath, stepping closer, her heart pounding.Kristen’s eyelids trembled once more, and this time, they opened….slowly, weakly, but surely. The nurse gasped softly and leaned closer, her voice shaking with joy.“Oh my God… oh my God, you’re awake,” she said in disbelief, tears forming in her eyes.Kristen blinked several times, trying to make sense of the blurry world around her. The room was bright and white, with a soft beeping sound. When her sight cleared, she saw the nurse smiling down at her, eyes filled with warmt
The morning sun streamed through the windows of Max Anderson’s house, its bright rays landing directly on his face. Slowly, he opened his eyes. Blinking against the light, he looked down at his chest and realized he was bare.Confused, he tried to sit up, but a wave of dizziness hit him. He pressed a hand to his head and slowly lay back down. Then, turning to his side, his eyes widened.Lena was there on the bed sleeping beside him with the blanket pulled up to her shoulders.Shock rushed through him. His heart pounded as adrenaline surged. He shot up from the bed, breathing quick and uneven as his eyes fixed on her still figure.Frowning, Max pressed his fingers against his forehead, trying to steady his thoughts. What happened? he asked himself. Was this real or was he imagining it?In a state of confusion and shock, Max paced in front of the bed, breathing heavily. His hands ran over his face, gripping it tightly as he tried to remember, something and anything but nothing came. His
Coming out of her room, still shaken by what she had just discovered, Lena froze when she saw Max hurrying out of his home office toward the door. Quickly, she darted to the side so he wouldn’t notice her.As she descended the stairs in a rush, Mrs Sophia came out from the kitchen. Seeing how Lena moved as if being chased….she called out, “Mrs Lena! Mrs Lena!”Lena halted abruptly, breaking her steps as if she’d been caught doing something wrong. She turned quickly toward Mom Sophia.“Mrs Lena,” Mrs Sophia repeated, hurrying to meet her at the door. “Is anything the matter?” she asked, her eyes scanning Lena from head to toe, noticing her trembling hands and pale face.Lena let out a slight chuckle, avoiding Mrs Sophia’s gaze that seemed to pierce right through her. Mrs Sophia, however, didn’t look away. Her eyes studied Lena’s face closely, and her hands lifted as if to touch her cheeks.“You look pale,” she said softly. “Are you having a fever?”Before Lina could answer, Mrs Sophia







