Madam Katie sat behind her desk in her office, her brows furrowed in concentration as she reviewed some documents. The door creaked open, and she looked up to see Madam Claire, Luke's mother, entering with a confident stride.Madam Katie's expression remained neutral as Madam Claire approached her desk. "What brings you here, Claire?" she asked, her tone polite but guarded.Madam Claire flashed a charming smile, her eyes gleaming with determination. "I've been trying to get you to sign a business deal with me, Katie," she said smoothly. "But it seems you've been avoiding me."Madam Katie sighed inwardly, already anticipating where this conversation was heading. "I'm sorry, Claire, but I'm not interested in any business deals at the moment," she replied calmly.Undeterred, Madam Claire pressed on, her persistence evident. "I understand, Katie, but I wanted to invite you to an event I'm hosting next week," she said, her tone hopeful.Madam Katie raised an eyebrow, her interest piqued d
Madam Katie sat behind her desk, a thoughtful expression adorning her features as she awaited Martins' arrival. When he entered the room, she motioned for him to take a seat, her eyes fixed on him intently."Martins, I need to discuss something important with you," she began, her tone serious.Martins nodded, his curiosity piqued. "Of course, Madam Katie. What's on your mind?" he inquired, his brow furrowed with concern.Madam Katie wasted no time in divulging the details of her encounter with Claire earlier that day, outlining her suspicions and her plan to use it as a test for Carina. Martins listened intently, his mind whirring with possibilities."So, you believe that Claire's invitation is a trap?" Martins questioned, his brow furrowing with concern.Madam Katie nodded, her expression grave. "Yes, I do," she confirmed, her voice laced with certainty. "And I intend to use it as an opportunity to gauge Carina's readiness to confront her past."Martins pondered her words for a momen
I was in my room, focusing on my online application, when my phone buzzed with an incoming call from an unknown number. I hesitated for a moment, recognizing it as Luke's, but eventually decided to ignore it. However, he kept calling persistently, refusing to give up. With a sigh, I finally answered, steeling myself for whatever he had to say."Hello?" I said, my voice guarded.There was a moment of silence on the other end before Luke spoke, his tone surprisingly calm. It caught me off guard, considering our past interactions. He didn't waste any time with small talk, immediately launching into an apology."Carina, I'm sorry," he began, his words tentative yet earnest. "I know I've hurt you, and I regret it deeply."I listened in disbelief, not expecting such a remorseful tone from him. For a moment, I was speechless, unsure of how to respond to his unexpected apology. But then, he mentioned Leah, my sweet daughter, and my heart softened despite my reservations."Leah wants to see yo
As I walked into the restaurant, my heart pounded in my chest. Meeting Luke after all this time filled me with a mix of emotions – anger, resentment, and a tinge of lingering affection that I wished I could shake off. The restaurant was dimly lit, with soft music playing in the background, creating an intimate ambiance that made me feel uneasy.I scanned the room, searching for Luke, and finally spotted him sitting alone at a corner table. Relief washed over me when I realized Leah wasn't with him. I couldn't bear the thought of facing her, knowing the pain her presence would bring. I approached Luke cautiously, steeling myself for whatever conversation lay ahead."Where's Leah?" I asked, trying to sound nonchalant, but failing miserably.Luke looked up at me with pleading eyes, his expression softening. "She's fast asleep," he replied softly. "I didn't want to wake her."My instincts told me to turn and walk away, to protect myself from the inevitable heartache that awaited if I stay
As I sat in my room, mulling over the unsettling encounter with Luke, I felt a wave of unease wash over me. Lost in my thoughts, I didn't realize that Madam Katie had entered the room until she spoke up, her voice gentle yet firm."What's the matter, Carina?" she inquired, her eyes filled with concern as she studied my troubled expression.I hesitated for a moment, unsure of how to articulate the whirlwind of emotions swirling inside me. Finally, I managed to muster a response, albeit a vague one. "It's nothing, Madam Katie," I murmured, forcing a weak smile. "I'm just... worried about not being able to see Leah before I leave for London."Madam Katie's brow furrowed in understanding, and she reached out to me, her touch warm and reassuring. "Don't worry, my dear," she said soothingly. "We'll make sure you get to see Leah before you leave."Her words were like a balm to my frazzled nerves, and I found myself drawing closer to her, seeking comfort in her embrace. As she held me close,
As I woke up the next morning, I reached for my phone and saw a flood of messages and missed calls from Luke. My heart sank as I listened to one of the voicemails – it was Leah, sobbing and pleading for me to come home. Without hesitation, I started packing a few things, feeling torn between my desire to see Leah and my wariness of Luke's intentions.I woke up to a flurry of notifications on my phone, all from Luke. My heart sank as I listened to Leah's tearful voicemail, pleading for me to come home. My mind raced with conflicting emotions as I dialed Luke's number."Hello?" Luke's voice was strained, filled with desperation."It's me," I said, my voice barely above a whisper. "I got your messages. What's going on?""Carina, please come home," Luke begged, his voice trembling. "Leah's been crying since you left. I don't know what to do."I felt a pang of guilt at the thought of Leah's tears. "I'll come back," I replied, trying to keep my voice steady. "But it's for Leah, not for you.
Luke rubbed his eyes as he emerged from his bed, his mind still foggy from sleep. He glanced at the clock and realized he had overslept. With a sense of urgency, he quickly got dressed and headed out to the event grounds where his mother, Claire, awaited.As he drove, Luke couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement. Today was the day their plan would come to fruition, and he couldn't wait to see Carina's reaction when she realized she had been duped.Arriving at the event ground, Luke found his mother waiting for him, her face beaming with satisfaction. "Well done, Luke," she praised, patting him on the back. "Our plan worked perfectly."Luke grinned in response, proud of their cunning scheme. "Thanks, Mom. I knew Carina wouldn't be able to resist."After soaking in the success of their plan for a while, Luke decided to head back home. As he drove, thoughts of Carina filled his mind. He couldn't wait to see the look on her face when she realized she had fallen for their trap.Upon
Madam Katie was ready to go for Claire’s event, she was not in the mood to attend but seeing what Carina had already set in place, she knew that Claire would not be in her right state of mind and she wanted to witness that too, Madam Katie was getting ready when her eyes caught Martin and Carina outside the windows, She watched them as they chat, She didn’t know how to describe the energy they had, it was something she couldn’t wrap her head around, Martins wasn’t the one to do anything for any woman, he was cold-hearted around women and he only dated for the fun of it or whenever he wanted to charm the girl into making her family do business with him, it was safe to say that martins had never been in love before so she wondered why he was a different person when he was with Carina. “ I will never understand these young ones “ Katie chuckled, She was already late for the event but at least she was going to steal the spotlight. “ Madam … The car is ready “ Her driver informed her and