Lerisa hurriedly descended from the stage, not bothering to wait for Ben to join her. As the hall grew dim, illuminated only by a faint bulb, she accidentally bumped into a mysterious man whose face remained hidden from her. She murmured an apology to him, her gaze fixed downwards, whispering, "I'm sorry."In a rush to escape the event hall and avoid witnessing Anthony's proposal to Clara on stage, the strong man firmly took hold of her left wrist and swiftly turned her to face him. "Ah!" Lerisa let out a surprised breath as she bumped into the man's chest. Her gaze lifted to his face, as Anthony and Clara gracefully danced together on the stage, lost in their own world."Hi, Beautiful," Remy said. Lerisa was taken aback to discover that he was the same man she had spotted earlier in the day, sharing an intimate moment with Clara by the roadside."Hi," she was filled with astonishment, her mouth agape in disbelief. Ben swiftly moved towards them and gently guided Lerisa away from Remy'
Remy was taken aback by the sight of the lady's face. He had caught a glimpse of her earlier, dancing with Anthony, but hadn't had the chance to truly appreciate her beauty until now.After he exclaimed, "What the hell!" he garnered quite a bit of attention to himself, as Anthony had not yet popped the question to Clara.Clara was completely caught off guard when Remy suddenly appeared. Her heart raced as she watched Anthony drop down to one knee, realizing that he was about to make a grand proposal in front of everyone.Mr. and Mrs. Gregson exchanged disapproving glances, mirroring the disapproval on the faces of Lerisa's parents, who were seated in the VIP section. Their expressions soured as they witnessed Anthony's intention to propose to someone else.Everyone had high hopes that Anthony and Lerisa would unite in matrimony, strengthening the ties within their family. Contrary to expectations, Anthony surprised everyone by pulling out a red ring box from his trouser pocket. With a
Ben's expression turned sour when he witnessed Remy's interference in Anthony's proposal to Clara. Ben's anger boiled within him, as this was the moment he had eagerly anticipated and longed to witness.He gazed into the distance, locking eyes with Emma who stood nearby, her expression pained from witnessing him dancing with another woman. However, Ben averted his gaze from Emma, reiterating to her multiple times that his feelings did not extend to love, and their relationship should remain purely physical. 'Why couldn't she grasp the fact that his heart was meant for another?' Ben scowled as he promptly departed the event hall as well.Many of the employees who were invited by Anthony witnessed the events that unfolded earlier, leaving them curious about the status of the birthday celebration - whether it was still in progress or had already concluded. And it's about time they made their way back to their respective homes, don't you think?After exiting the event hall, Anthony grace
Martha approached Anthony with a wrapped gift in hand, joining the others who had already made their way to the front stage. After the rest of the guests had presented their gifts and bid their farewells, they departed from the event hall, each receiving a small token of appreciation from Sandra, who served as Anthony's mother's maid.Martha cautiously approached Anthony, who fixed his gaze on her and inquired, "Have you seen Lerisa? I haven't seen her since?""Umm, Lerisa has left for home," Martha nervously responded. Anthony's face twisted into a frown as he recalled the sight of Lerisa, her joyous dance with Ben on stage, and the moment he reentered the hall with Clara by his side.Curiosity piqued as Anthony also noticed the absence of Ben, wondering if they had departed the hall together. Lerisa's recent behavior towards him had been rather peculiar, leaving him curious about the reasons behind it."I'm uncertain about Lerisa's whereabouts at the moment, as she's not present. Ho
Lerisa arrived at her father's house earlier, parked her small red car, and went inside the house to her bedroom.She couldn't forget the sight of Anthony and Clara, strolling into the event hall hand in hand, making their way to the stage.Lerisa wiped her tears away, fully aware that Anthony's affection for her was forever lost. She couldn't help but feel a twinge of embarrassment when Ben questioned the sudden shift in her expression upon witnessing Clara and Anthony's arrival as a couple of the night.Lerisa murmured quietly, surprised by how her emotions had betrayed her true feelings. Imagine a scenario where Ben decides to reveal to Anthony that she have deep feelings for him, all while harboring a sense of envy towards his relationship with Clara. Well, Lerisa let out a deep sigh.Lerisa was well aware of Ben's inclination to disclose her true feelings to Anthony before she had the chance to. However, she claimed that Anthony would not trust Ben. "I must keep my true feelings h
Mrs. Antonia chuckled and responded, "No, Anthony. I was different. Back in the day, your father and I didn't have the luxury of dating. Our meeting was orchestrated by our parents. We weren't in a romantic relationship. We got married, and even though I didn't immediately move in to live with your father, his love and care provided me with a sense of comfort.""Hmm," Anthony was at a loss for words. He grabbed the bottled water from the dining table and took a sip to soothe his frazzled nerves. He remarked, "Dad is fortunate to have you. I am truly fortunate to have you as my mother.""That's okay, my child. I long for the ability to conceive and bring more siblings into this world for you. Well, at least you wouldn't feel too lonely.""I am not alone, Mom, as long as I have you here with me," Anthony replied, bringing a sense of comfort to Mrs. Beatrice.She inquired of Anthony, "What do you think of Lerisa? Did you reach out to her to find out where she went? I overheard her sister
Lerisa glanced at Martha, her expression filled with surprise. She shook her head gently before responding, "I'm at a loss for how to confess my feelings to Anthony." "Shouldn't a man be the one to take the initiative? Although Anthony may appear pleasant and composed, he can be quite unpleasant and challenging in the office. Consequently, I find it rather daunting to express my affection for him. It might give the impression that I am in a desperate situation. Or do you not agree?" Lerisa gazed at Martha's face with anticipation, eagerly awaiting her thoughtful response."It's possible that Anthony has feelings for you. If you're willing to be more open with him, there's a chance he may feel the same way and develop a deeper connection with you.""Absolutely not. I refuse to plead for someone's affection. That's not suitable. I'll patiently wait for Anthony to develop feelings for me, and if he doesn't. Then I will continue on my journey. We may not be meant to be together, just as o
Anthony approached his sitting room door and pulled it open, and he saw Lerisa standing there, looking beautiful in her brown long gown. The gown hid all her shape and her big boobs that Anthony had seen the previous morning at her home when he went to visit her family home to know if she was alright. Lerisa smiled sweetly at Anthony, unable to explain what had brought her to his family house instead of just sending her regards through his mother. She smiled at Anthony again and greeted him. "Good morning." "Good afternoon, Lerisa. Why are you here?" Anthony asked, staring intently at her face and wondering why she looked so happy, unlike the previous night and days when she had a sad look on her face. Her face was also red like a tomato then. "I came to see you and to apologize for leaving your birthday celebration early yesterday. I wasn't myself, so I had to go home and rest," Lerisa said, and Anthony finally made way for her to come into his sitting room. He asked her, "Did m