They couldn’t fully put everything behind them as Lilith was still nowhere to be found, but Sebastian and Andrea knew that it was time to move on. Maybe it was true what other people said about her. Maybe Lilith had found a reason that made her leave her life.After more than a year of coming to terms with their tragic past, Sebastian once again popped the question. He had flown everyone to the private island in the Maldives that he had rented before.“You bought it?” Andrea almost screamed when she learned that Sebastian didn’t rent the island for their honeymoon. Instead, he made it seem like he just leased it.“Yeah, I didn’t want to say anything because you were so judgemental of rich people. I didn’t want your first impression of me as your husband to be that of someone who buys things excessively,” Sebastian fibbed.He had already talked to everyone about his proposal except of course with Andrea. Eugene immediately agreed while Madeline gave him a stern warning and advice.So t
“This, so far, is what I’ve decided to put in my book. If you’re reading this right now, then that means that I finally chose to let the world know my story. You may or may not have heard of me. I’ve been introduced to many names. Cobbett, Scout, Adams, and Fray. But I don’t want to let any of those affiliations define who I am. What I choose to do after everything that happened to me is what I believe determines me.” “Andy! Darren just texted. He and his wife are almost here. We can't miss your second Oscar nomination together!” Sebastian called out from outside the study. It was funny how in the end, Darren became much closer to Sebastian that it made Andrea jealous rather than the other way around. “Coming!” Andrea answered as she contentedly sealed the paper and placed it on top of a hardbound, azure book. She looked at it for a few seconds, getting lost in every letter. “Momma! Auntie Wen said to come quick!” A small boy with curly hair and brown eyes with golden flecks grapple
Blood sprayed all around as an unfortunate woman watched her attacker uncontrollably plunge a knife into every part of her body. “No one else can have you. We’ll be together forever,” the man said in a manic state.She observed his face, his chiseled jaw, sharp nose, and a crazed expression. How unlucky she was to see these in her final moments. Her eyes rolled to the back of her head, letting him know of her impending doom. But as a final act of defiance, “Never,” she muttered as her whole being slumped onto his own.In a fit of rage, he threw the pale corpse from a high balcony. A smile was plastered on his lips as he watched her lifeless body meet the concrete ground, surprising passersby on a busy city night. Screams erupted that even in his high position, he was able to enjoy the sounds. “I’ll be there soon, wait for me,” he said to himself as he relished the cold breeze with his eyes closed.“Aaand, cut!” The director shouted from his seat after getting a satisfactory zoomed sho
“You’re getting married, or you are out of the company,” an old man, no older than seventy-five, threatened his grandson as he took a sip of his tea. His relaxed position opposing his poisonous words greatly irritated his young relative. Sebastian smacked the table with both his palms hard, causing the dishes and utensils to shake and clatter. “You’re going to just kick me out that easy? But I was the one who did the impossible and merged Eden into our company.” He gripped the fabric by his chest. “I am the CEO of Elysian!” Unmoved by his roughness, Edmond Adams continued with his drink and calmly replied, “And I’m the chairman of the board of directors. So whatever I say goes.” Sebastian knew his grandfather’s stubbornness was through the roof, but to insist on controlling his personal life was a different matter. “What is this obsession with my marriage?” For a moment, he saw a gloomy expression flash on Edmond’s face. “I’m getting older by the minute and seeing you have no life
A loud slap resounded inside the VIP room of the Le Grand Restaurant, a private establishment where the common folk is barred from entering. The golden ornate pillars and elegant high ceilings designed with fancy chandeliers were in contrast with the graceless commotion within. “You ungrateful bitch,” Laura fumed. The countless accessories on her head and hands clinked as she shook in anger. “First, you hide your relationship with Sebastian Adams from me, and now-” She raised her hand for the second time, aiming to hit her daughter’s already reddened cheek. “Now, we’re not invited to the wedding?” “Mom,” a shrill voice whined beside her. “Relax. Your skin will get more wrinkly.” Laura was led back to her chair and offered a glass of iced water. “I’m sure Andrea here just made a BIG mistake, right, sister?” Andrea’s eyes teared up from the sting on her cheek. She caressed her face, soothing the pain to no avail. Despite all the abuse she endured from her mother, her heart never numbe
Andrea never would have imagined that within two months, she would be getting married to her company’s CEO. And that this will pop her debt into nonexistence like a bubble. But her wishful mind was quickly reminded by Sebastian’s warning, “Let’s just say your fifty million debt is passed on to me. So if you break the contract, you’ll be owing me that money.” Hence, she has no way out of this pretend marriage. “Hey Andy, you getting cold feet? You look like you’ve seen a ghost.” Ren cupped her friend’s pale face and peered into her doe-like, frightened eyes. Since all the stylists and makeup artists have left the two, she decided on speaking freely. “If you want, you could just run and disappear. I can help you with that, my car’s just a few miles from here.” This made her let out a small giggle. “I’m fine. It’s just overwhelming.” The chairman, due to his excitement, took on the burden of preparing for the wedding. The venue, guests, food, down to what music was to be played during t
“You seriously didn’t rent a whole island, did you?” Andrea asked. For such a pretend marriage, Sebastian seemed to be putting a lot of effort into it. Even she sometimes forgot about their contract with how ridiculously the Adams family has pampered her.But the billionaire countered, “I know how you prefer privacy. With your busy schedule, I’m sure you haven’t had a good vacation in a while.” If it weren’t for the headsets blocking out the rotor noises, she wouldn’t have blushed at her husband’s statement.The actress was still adjusting to the private Maldives island’s natural beauty when suddenly, the sound of the waves got drowned out by the ringing of Sebastian’s phone. “Damn it, I’ve only been gone for hours.” He faced his wife with an almost apologetic look. “I don’t know how long this call might take. You go on first.” Andrea’s heart sank as she watched him disappear into the sea of palm trees. “I should be getting used to seeing his back to me all the time.”“Miss Scout!” Ro
“Am I even allowed to talk to you even if we’re not on camera, or will your husband be offended again?” Daniel asked in a bitter tone while keeping his million-dollar smile for everyone inside the spacious venue to see. Andrea was growing tired of his passive-aggressiveness during their filming and promotions, ever since that embarrassing encounter with the Elysian CEO. “Yes, Daniel, we can talk,” she said as if talking to a child. She, too, maintained her affable expression as she mouthed Hello’s and Thank you’s to the crowd. “You’re just not allowed to violate women.” A sentence that made her co-star scoff, “Whatever.” Andrea almost lost her senses when all cameras flashed at the same time while the roar of the fans’ cheers filled the area. She knew that most of them came for Daniel, but it felt good to have a few support her. “Let’s welcome the cast and crew of False Assumptions!” The host of the press conference excitedly said from his microphone. They were guided through the li