LOGINThe annual Fine Jewelry Auction was the biggest event of the season, and every major player in the city was presentKim walked into the main hall beside Ezekiel, wearing an elegant cream coloured gown. Her hair was styled in waves, and her confident posture drew admiring glances from the surrounding executives."Tonight's headline item is a historic, one-of-a-kind royal diamond engagement ring," one of the attendees mentioned.As the usher guided them down the main aisle toward the front section, Kim scanned the row of seats. Suddenly, her steps faltered.Sitting just three seats down in the exact row was Saul.He looked sharp in a dark tuxedo, but his face was noticeably pale. Heavy dark circles shadowed his eyes, and his tight jaw showed just how exhausted he was. He had been drowning himself in work for days, yet he had felt forced to attend to represent his firm.Saul turned his head, his dark eyes locking onto hers. Tension filled the air between them.Kim felt her chest tighten.
Saul's Office - Veritas Legal Saul sat behind his office desk, staring blankly at a pile of legal files. Two full days had passed since he walked out of that hospital, but the image of Kim holding Ezekiel’s hand was still glued in his mind.He hadn't left his office once. He hadn't slept, changed his clothes, or eaten a full meal."It's just a phase," Saul muttered to himself, rubbing his bloodshot eyes as he flipped to the next page of a heavy case file. "I'll get over this. I will pass through it, and I will soon forget her."He picked up his pen and tried to focus on the high-profile divorce cases stacked on his desk, desperate to drown out his aching heart with endless work.Over by the office doors, Matt stood holding a tray with a fresh cup of black coffee and a sandwich.We’ve been stuck in this office for two days straight now, Matt thought to himself, staring at his boss with deep concern. No sleep, no real food, just back-to-back legal files and dead silence. Kimberly Hudso
When they graduated, Lucas brought Kim into the family business."I want you to come work at Orchids Group," Lucas told her excitedly as they stood outside the corporate tower. "Show everyone what you can do."Kim was thrilled. She threw herself into her work with relentless passion, spending endless nights in the company lab. She formulated unique, signature fragrances that quickly became Orchids Group’s top-selling product line, single-handedly boosting the company's market value.Shortly after her corporate success, Lucas asked her to marry him. But when he brought the news to his father, Rayan Jordan remained cold and unyielding."She has no family name and no high-society background," Rayan decreed sternly, tapping his cane against the floor. "There will be no public announcement and no big wedding. If you marry her, it will be done in complete secrecy."Lucas agreed to his father's terms, believing he was protecting Kim from public hostility.They got married in a small, quiet c
"She deserves a real chance, Dad!" Lucas shouted back. "Orchids Group gives out fully funded scholarships every year. Give her a full scholarship!""Absolute nonsense. I will not waste company resources on nobody," Rayan barked, waving his hand to dismiss him.Refusing to take no for an answer, Lucas did something he had never done before. He walked out of the room, knelt right on the hard floor outside his father's study, and stayed there.Day turned into night, and night turned into morning. Lucas begged and pleaded every time his father walked past. He refused to eat, staying on his knees for three painful days until his legs were completely numb and his strength was entirely drained.On the evening of the third day, the study doors open. Rayan stood over his son, looking down at him with a mixture of exhaustion and annoyance."Get up, Lucas," Rayan ordered sternly. "The scholarship has been approved. But mark my words, she must earn her place. Orchids Group does not hand out free
In the days that followed their first meeting, Lucas searched for Kim everywhere. He spent hours hanging around the business building, wandering through the main library, and sitting near the central courtyard, but she was nowhere to be found. It felt as though she had vanished into thin air.Then, one Saturday morning, Lucas walked into a diner near the edge of the school for breakfast. As he sat at a booth, a waitress stepped up to his table carrying a tray.Lucas looked up and froze.It was Kim, wearing a simple diner apron with her hair tied back."What are you doing here?" Lucas asked in surprise as she set his plate down on the table."I'm working," Kim replied then turned and walked away to serve another table.Lucas barely touched his food. He settled his bill early and went outside to wait in his luxury car, parking near the side entrance. He sat there for hours, keeping his eyes on the doors until her shift finally came to an end in the late afternoon.As Kim stepped out ont
Lucas pushed open the door of his estate, dragging his feet as he stepped inside. He unbuttoned his collar and threw his coat onto the couch, looking completely exhausted.Denise was sitting on the sofa in the living room, sipping a glass of red wine. She looked up and noticed the dark circles under his eyes and his slouched posture."What happened?" Denise asked, setting her glass down on the glass table. "You look completely drained.""The divorce is official," Lucas answered, his voice flat and devoid of energy. "The judge signed off on the final papers today. It's completely over between Kim and me."A triumphant smile flashed across Denise’s face before she quickly tried to hide it behind a sympathetic expression. She stood up from the sofa and walked over to him, placing a gentle hand on his arm."Isn't this what you wanted?" Denise asked smoothly, her voice filled with sweetness. "For us to finally be together without any secrets? For us to be one happy family?"Lucas snatched







