From two different worlds, Phoebe, a strong-willed woman of mixed heritage, meets Eric, a loveless billionaire entrenched in darkness. Despite their rough beginning, love slowly overcomes their differences, yet obstacles like hatred, secrets, and societal barriers loom, threatening to separate them. Can they conquer these challenges and discover their happy ending, or will deception and prejudice thwart their love? Follow their journey in this transformative romance tale that defies conventional norms.
View MorePHOEBE POV“Why am I so upset?” I keep asking myself. I have been acting unreasonable lately. Avoiding him and making unnecessary excuses just so I won’t have to pump into him. “This is just getting out hand” I pulled my hair out of frustration. Ideally I am the one who supposed to get close to him. Talk to him and know more about him. I will be resuming work in two days time, which means I wouldn’t have any excuses to give in order to avoid him. The courtyard is just as beautiful as ever. Even though I am frustrated I can’t help but admire the courtyard.The surrounding keeps me calm amidst the confusion and frustration. I took a deep breath, my shoulders resting on the sofa and my head facing the glass ceiling. With my eyes closed I inhaled the fresh breeze and sent off the flower petals. Suddenly I felt something on my face. I couldn’t shake the feeling off and so I slowly opened my eyes only to catch Eric’s nostrils on my face. “Jesus Chris!” Startled I exclaimed. Accidentall
Chang and Yoon Eum agreed to give each other some space. It was harder for Yoon Eum to agree, but she had no choice.It was finally time for Mrs. Daisy and Jonathan to depart for Ghana. Phoebe fulfilled her promise to show them around with Andrew's assistance.Mrs. Daisy was still suspicious of Eric, so in order to avoid any confrontation between her mother and Eric, Phoebe made a deal with him.She would call him every night, and she kept her promise. She had a few days off from work to take care of her family.She specifically asked Eric to deduct from her pay since she wasn’t qualified for leave yet. Eric disagreed at first but eventually gave in.Eric wasn't allowed to accompany Phoebe and her family to the airport, but he disguised himself and followed them. He wore a disguise, which unfortunately made him stand out more, resembling a celebrity rather than a man hiding to see his lover say goodbye to her family.The ladies and children screamed when they saw a tall man wearing a
Pheobe's POV "Eric i know what you are doing?, you are trying to avoid the important things to be discussed." And what exactly is that?" i shot a glare at him. "Alright. Lets talk." "Your family?" "You seem to care more about them than you do with me" "seriously" i said, annoyed. "Your family will never accept me. they think i probably here for your money and nothing more". He wasn't listening to me, just like before, he was avoiding the topic. "Eric?" He pretended not to have heard me, surdenly raised our locked hands up and kissed my hand. "i am not ignoring your fears and worries. it just doesnt matter what my family thinks about you. What matters is you being by myside." This man sure knows how to rally me up inside. I pretended not to have heard him to and insisted on talking about it. He kissed my hand again and again. I sighed. "Do you want this relationship to work?" oops! i shouldn't have said anything at all. His demeanor changed. I bit my lower lip. He stared iint
His train of thought was interrupted by the sound of the doorbell. Hurrying to answer it, he found Dylan's head popping out."It's almost time. We have to go," Dylan reminded him."Tsk, I know, and you don’t have to worry. I’m already set," he replied.Noticing his friend's downcast demeanor, Dylan decided to lift his spirits."I heard your brother is in a relationship now. Do you know who the lucky girl is?" he asked."Seriously, Dylan?" he responded, annoyed."What? Just trying to lighten the mood. You've been down since you heard about your pretty friend being in a relationship with Eric, which I doubt, though," Dylan pointed out."It's true, they are in a relationship. It’s official," he revealed."She is one lucky girl. She found herself a billionaire," Dylan teased.Chang chuckled at his friend's response, thinking to himself, "You're wrong. He's the lucky one, and he knows it."Arriving at the guesthouse, Andrew wasn't pleased with their choice of accommodation but kept his tho
Eric’s POVI anticipated this level of hostility. He's ready to defend his sister. "Adorable." Everything about this family exudes beauty and charm. "You can rest assured. As long as I'm alive, no one will harm your sister, not even me." He was surprised by my choice of words. I sensed he had faith in me. "You'd better me. I may be young, but I won't hesitate to demonstrate how fiercely I can protect my sister," his words carried a warning. "And you have my promise," I asserted firmly. It seemed the women had finished their conversation. It felt like an eternity. I was nervous and impatient; there were many 'what ifs' that terrified me. I had to confess, not having Phoebe by my side ranks second only to my fear of heights. They approached us, whispering and giggling. I despise superhero movies, and I'm not particularly fond of movies in general, but for the first time, I wished I had the ability to eavesdrop, especially on Phoebe's conversations. Phoebe and Mrs. Daisy approached
Phoebe's POV "What's happening? Can't he gauge the atmosphere? This man never ceases to amaze me. How could he kiss me in this situation? I can't move; he's holding me tightly." I gently nudged him to allow us to catch our breath, but I wasn't the only one upset. My Mama was consumed by rage, and when that happens, nothing good follows. My words were cut short when my Mama suddenly yanked Eric's hair. Everyone was startled by the sudden attack. "How dare you kiss my daughter in front of me? Can't you read the situation?" she yelled, and Eric winced in pain. I had to intervene, but Eric glared at me, indicating I shouldn't interfere. 'Huh.' He grasped my Mama's hand and said to her, "It doesn't hurt as long as I have her with me." For a moment, I hoped he would say something wise to quell my Mama's anger, but instead, he continued to provoke her with his words. I sighed, feeling lost for this man. I simply watched as my Mama unleashed her fury on Eric. Andrew and the ot
Grandfather Hong’s office.Grandfather Hong stood in front of a portrait. It was a picture of his family from years ago.In the portrait, they looked happy. A painful smile escaped his lips. He knew those days were the happiest days he had ever had as a father and a grandfather.He wished he could have those days back. But time waited for no man.A knock on his door interrupted his thoughts.“Mr. Hong, a man who claims to have personal dealings with you requests your attention,” his secretary announced.He sighed and asked to see the man. The man in question entered and greeted with his head down.“No need for formality. Just tell me what you found,” he ordered.“Yes sir. Just as you expected. She is an ordinary girl from the slums. Nothing to her name. Her mother works in the streets and her brother goes to a third-class school,” the visitor revealed.“Tsk, just as I expected. She is a nobody who wants to use my naive grandson to climb the ladder. That will never happen as long as
anticipated her difficulty in responding to my confession, yet I hoped she wouldn’t perceive it as a joke.I knew she was too kind to seize this opportunity without hesitation, but to my surprise, her kindness seemed to be her own undoing.She has been silent since we left the garden. While I expected my confession to be shocking, her silence is agonizing.I despise driving. If I were seated next to her, perhaps I could have drawn something out of her.Though she sits beside me, I cannot engage with her as I drive. It pains me to admit, but I am still haunted by the trauma of the accident involving my parents.It's safe to say I fear distraction leading to another accident.After a long ride, we finally arrived home. Exiting the car, I hurried to her side, but as expected, she brushed off my help.“I can get out by myself.”“Yes, ma’am,” I squeezed my fingers. I couldn’t believe I said that.She smiled and cleared her throat. “Well, I got her to smile.”“I think we should rest for the
Phoebe struggled to comprehend what she had just heard, taking a step back and exhaling heavily."Eric, if this is some kind of joke or prank, I'm really not in the right headspace for it," she said, her tone serious.He stared at her intensely, without blinking, and then spoke. "It's not. I'm in love with you, Phoebe," he confessed.His words, carried by the wind, caused Phoebe, usually strong-hearted, to shiver, fearing she might inadvertently reveal her true feelings.Meanwhile, Mrs. Daisy was displeased with the news of her daughter being in a relationship with an Asian man. She decided to visit her daughter in Singapore, despite Jonathan's attempts to dissuade her.Despite their lack of funds, Mrs. Daisy was determined to carry out her plan. On a hot afternoon, she surprised Ella by showing up at her house unannounced.Startled by the unexpected visit from her best friend's mother and brother, Ella welcomed them in, but received only cold glares and unwelcoming vibes in return.M
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