★ Denver’s POV ★"Is everything okay with the task I assigned?" I asked the fashion designer over the phone as I stepped out of the conference room, the glass door clicking quietly shut behind me."Yes, sir Denver. It will be finished within a day. I'll just send it over once it's done.""Good. I want both sets delivered tomorrow morning. No delays," I said firmly, then ended the call.I let out a quiet sigh through my nose and adjusted my tie, tightening it slightly as I walked down the corridor. The hallway was dim and quiet, except for the faint hum of conversation from distant rooms. Another meeting was done. Another decision made. Another long day, almost over.But despite the progress at work, my mind was anything but at ease.Sienna… she's alone in the condo.The thought hit me like a weight. We’d only been in Korea for two days, but already, I had barely spent any quality time with her. I hadn’t even taken her out to explore Seoul. She must be bored out of her mind… or worse,
It’s only been two days since we arrived in Korea, but it already feels like I’ve been locked up in Denver’s massive condo for weeks. I couldn’t decide whether to be annoyed or just accept it for what it was.First, he didn’t want me tagging along on his errands. Second, he left me in here—like what? A glorified plant sitter? Hello, I’m his secretary. Doesn’t he need help with anything? I’m not here to babysit his indoor plants!“Ugh!” I groaned, flopping down onto the couch with a dramatic sigh. I rolled my eyes toward the ceiling, trying not to let the irritation take over, but it was no use—boredom was beginning to boil in my veins.The silence was thick. I couldn’t even enjoy watching anything because I’d rather be outside exploring Korea. This was supposed to be a magical, snow-filled trip, and here I was stuck in a high-rise penthouse like some forgotten item of luggage.Unable to take it anymore, I stood up with a frustrated huff and stormed to my room. Of course, we were still
As soon as I stepped into the fitting room, I hung the clothes Denver had picked for me on a hook near the door. I felt like a model prepping for the winter fashion week. There were thermal sets, oversized coats, and some knitted thing that I wasn’t sure was a sweater or a blanket.I chose to try the red coat first—the one Denver had handed me earlier. The moment I put it on, I noticed how soft and thick the material was. It was surprisingly light despite how warm it felt. The cut cinched perfectly at the waist, the shiny buttons adding an elegant flair. And the color? A bold red, the kind female leads in K-dramas wear when they’re about to change their fate.I stepped in front of the mirror and slowly turned. The coat actually matched the red dress I was already wearing. But while adjusting the sleeves, something fell out of one of the coat's pockets—a small tag. I picked it up.₩9980,000Wait. What?!I immediately grabbed my phone. "₩9980,000 to PHP." I held my breath as it loaded.
★Sienna’s POV★ During the ride, I couldn’t stop staring out the car window. It felt like I was a little girl seeing snow for the first time—which, well, I actually was. Everything looked so magical. Korea was beautiful. The streets were lined with lights, the sidewalks blanketed in snow, and every turn we took felt like a scene straight out of a romantic movie. I could already feel Christmas in the air. “Denver, is your condo still far from here?” I asked, eyes still glued to the window. “We need to stop by Hyundai Seoul first,” he replied. I turned to look at him, eyebrows furrowed. “What’s that?” “It’s a mall. Don’t worry, it’s nearby. We just need to grab you some warm clothes,” he answered with a smile. “Oh… okay.” I nodded and looked back outside, taking in every snow-covered building we passed. We fell into a comfortable silence—not awkward at all, just peaceful. I found myself smiling without even realizing it. There was something about Denver’s presence that made me
I slowly opened the box sitting on my lap. Inside was a simple silver necklace with a delicate rose pendant hanging in the center. My breath hitched.It was beautiful.Elegant. Thoughtful. My heart skipped a beat. Was this really for me?“For me?” I asked in disbelief, my voice a mere whisper.“Yes,” Denver answered, his voice calm and warm. “I had it made. To remind you of your favorite flower.”I blinked. My heart swelled with emotion, but a wave of hesitation quickly followed. “I… I can’t accept this. It must’ve cost a lot.”“Don’t worry about the price,” he said softly. “Just accept it. Please.”I stared at the necklace again, my fingers trembling slightly as I picked it up. I was about to fasten it around my neck, but he gently stopped me.“Let me,” he offered, reaching out to take the necklace from my hands.I froze for a second. Did time just slow down?“Turn your back,” he said. I obeyed without a word, lifting my long hair out of the way so he could fasten the chain.His fin
★ Sienna’s POV★After cleaning up Denver’s wound, I went upstairs to check on Kuya Steve. But before I could reach his room, I bumped into Mama on the stairs.“Ma, how’s Kuya?” I asked softly.“He’s in his room already,” she replied.“Ah, I see. I’ll go talk to him for a bit,” I said, about to head up again.But Mama stopped me gently. “No, anak. Let him rest. He said he wants to be alone for now. Go take care of Denver instead—you two have a flight to catch.”Her hand softly combed through my hair as we descended the stairs together. I didn’t argue anymore. Maybe Kuya really did need time alone. But still... I couldn’t help but worry.Our luggage was already set by the door. I decided to head to the kitchen for a moment, just to calm myself down.When I returned, I saw Denver talking to Mama again.“Are we leaving now?” I asked as I walked closer to them.They both stopped their conversation as soon as I approached. I wasn’t sure if I was imagining it, but it felt like they were talk