로그인The long-awaited day finally arrived under a bright clear sky that was clean of clouds. The square of a luxury resort on the edge of a cliff facing directly toward the stretch of blue sea had been transformed into an extraordinarily grand open altar. Arrangements of fresh white roses and lilies blended with white satin fabrics swaying as they were blown by the sea breeze, creating an atmosphere that was so magical and elegant.Today, it was not just one, but two pairs of lovers who would bind their holy vows. A biggest joint wedding party attended by top-class business colleagues, the ranks of the board of directors of the Ashford Company, as well as the entire extended family.Behind the curtain bounding the altar, Camelia stood gracefully in a wrap of an ivory-white ballgown wedding dress studded with Swarovski crystals. Beside her, Ziyi appeared no less stunning with a simple yet luxurious A-line cut dress."Mel, my heart feels like it's about to drop out," Ziyi whispered while tig
A few days passed like an invisible torture for Camelia. Every time she stepped to her work desk, her heart always beat fast, fearing she would find another black box or mysterious package that disturbed her peace. However, the mystery finally broke today in a way she did not expect at all.Inside Calvin’s executive workroom, the atmosphere felt so cold. Calvin stood frozen behind his work desk, while Ronal had just closed a file folder with a noticeable sigh of relief.Camelia, who was called suddenly to the room, looked at her husband in confusion. "Calvin? What is it? Why is your face so tense?"Calvin looked at Camelia, his gaze which was originally sharp instantly softened warmly. He stepped closer, caught both of Camelia’s shoulders and guided her to sit on the sofa."Everything is over, Sayang," Calvin said with his baritone voice vibrating low, thick with a deep sense of relief.Camelia wrinkled her forehead. "What is over?""The man who watched you. The man who sent the black
The aroma of morning coffee and the rumble of the printing machines in the design department were usually comforting to Camelia. However, this morning, her steps felt a bit hesitant as she entered her work cubicle. Yesterday afternoon’s incident—the strange man who claimed to be Jhonson and his crazy claim of ten years of admiration—was still replaying like a broken cassette tape in her head.Camelia put down her handbag, trying to banish those negative thoughts. "He is just a prankster, Camelia. Don’t think about it," she whispered to calm herself down.However, as her gaze fell upon her desk, her breath instantly caught in her throat.Next to her small flower vas, lay a flat black gift box without a ribbon. On top of it was a slip of white paper with very neat handwriting.With her heart starting to beat erratically, Camelia reached for the box. Her coworker, Maya, happened to walk by while carrying a stack of files. "Wow, receiving another package so early in the morningl? Is it fr
The taxi carrying Camelia finally stopped in front of Juna’s residence gate. After paying the fare, Camelia stepped out while letting out a long breath. The strange incident with the unfamiliar man in front of the office earlier slowly faded from her mind. This evening, she only wanted to focus on her family’s happiness.As soon as the front door opened, the aroma of jasmine tea and cheerful laughter immediately greeted her ears. In the living room, Juna and Ziyi were sitting cross-legged on the carpet with piles of wedding magazines scattered around them.“Huh, Mel? Why did you come here alone? Where’s Calvin?” Juna asked the moment he saw his younger sister walk in.Camelia smiled before joining them, sitting beside Ziyi, who immediately hugged her arm affectionately. “Calvin is still in an important investor meeting with Ronal, Sis. That’s why I decided to come here by taxi. Besides, I miss you guys.”Ziyi chuckled before handing her a wedding gown catalog. “Perfect timing that you
The wall clock chimed, showing five in the afternoon. The hallways of Ashford Company were slowly becoming quiet as most of the employees had packed their things and gone home. However, inside the design department office, Camelia had just finished organizing her sketch sheets with a relieved sigh.She glanced at her phone screen. There were still no new messages from Calvin. Her husband was probably still trapped in that extremely important investor meeting with Ronal outside the office.The Ashford family’s personal driver had actually sent her a short message half an hour ago, informing her that he was already waiting in the lobby downstairs. However, Camelia politely refused. This afternoon, she wanted to have some time for herself. Her plan was to visit Juna’s residence. She missed her older brother unbearably, and Camelia wanted to have a heart-to-heart conversation without being tightly escorted as usual.Camelia slung her handbag over her shoulder before walking out of the sky
After returning from the luxurious restaurant, the atmosphere inside Calvin’s car felt slightly calmer, although the remnants of the tension from the secret he was hiding still lingered faintly. The moment the car stopped at the lobby of Ashford Company, Calvin briefly held Camelia’s fingers before his wife stepped out.“I have to leave again immediately, Darling. There’s an important meeting outside the office with several major investors,” Calvin said softly while stroking the back of Camelia’s hand.Camelia smiled in understanding. “Alright, don’t skip dinner tonight. I’ll head straight to the design department.”After making sure Camelia safely walked into the lobby, Calvin’s expression instantly turned cold and firm. He turned toward Ronal, who was already prepared in the driver’s seat. “Ronal, drive now. We can’t be late meeting the consortium.”“Yes, Sir,” Ronal replied promptly.The black premium MPV—a luxurious vehicle with a spacious cabin and privacy partition often used by
Chapter 47That afternoon, Calvin’s hospital room felt quiet. Mira had just gone home for a while, while Samantha went out to buy something. For the first time since being hospitalized, Calvin was truly alone.He leaned against the bed while playing with his phone.Work notifications kept coming in
Chapter 35The taxi stopped in front of the apartment that Camelia knew all too well. The building lights were still on, just like six years ago. Only her feelings were different.“We’ve arrived,” Camelia said softly.Calvin did not respond. His head drooped, his heavy body leaning against her. The
Chapter 25That morning, the air in the hospital courtyard felt cool. Camelia walked slowly while holding Aurora’s hand. On the other side, Juna walked along, occasionally glancing at Daven, who looked paler than usual.“We’re here,” Juna said softly.“Yes,” Camelia replied. “Are you okay, Dav?”Da
Chapter 33The ballroom lights were still bright when Juna returned to stand beside Camelia. Soft music flowed, the guests’ conversations blending into one. Camelia tried to appear calm, even though her heart had yet to steady itself.Juna glanced sideways, then his gaze stopped at Camelia’s neck.







