Anne had just finished taking a shower and was selecting her clothes to wear. As she busied herself with getting ready, she heard a knock on her bedroom door. Hurriedly, she got up and opened the door."Aunt Laura..."Anne could clearly see Laura's figure standing right at her doorstep. She didn't know when the middle-aged woman had entered the living space that Anne and Kaivan had been sharing for some time now. What was certain was that there was a distinct expression of surprise on the face of the Korean descendant woman."Anne... you're living here? With Kaivan?" Laura inquired. Even from the tone of her voice, it was evident that she was seeking more explanation.Anne politely invited Laura to sit in the common area. Once seated together, she tried to provide clarification."I apologize for any misunderstanding, Aunt Laura. I hope you don't misinterpret the situation. Since arriving in London, Kaivan asked me to stay with him so that he could easily watch over and protect me. But
Laura and Anne confidently walked into one of the well-known boutiques located in the heart of downtown London. Behind the women, Kaivan trailed lazily, quite certain that today's fitting session would take a considerable amount of time.It had become a habit for women to spend a long time shopping, whether it was for clothing, makeup, or other necessities. However, since they had made a commitment and this activity needed to be done, Kaivan reluctantly agreed."Kai, just go ahead and choose which suit you want to wear for the wedding event," Laura said, pointing her right hand towards a dedicated room showcasing men's collections. "Let Mom take care of your future bride. Mom wants Anne to look as beautiful as possible during the reception."Kaivan simply nodded. Without saying much, he followed the boutique assistant who guided him to the special gallery for groom attire. Meanwhile, Laura, the middle-aged woman, began her actions. She carefully selected the dress that would be fittin
"Kaivan is quite stubborn. Very different from Kenzi. I was so stressed when he suddenly ran away from home."Anne chose to listen to the woman across from her as she talked. Occasionally, she gazed in awe at how beautiful and graceful Laura looked, even though she was over fifty years old. They were currently on the porch of the house, conversing and sipping chamomile tea while accompanied by the evening sky."If I may ask, what issue did Kaivan have that made him run away from home?"Laura let out a soft sigh. She recalled memories from several years ago."Back then, Kaivan was arranged to be married. And the woman who was supposed to be his wife was Alma, who is now Kenzi's wife. Maybe because he disagreed, he suddenly left home and chose to live with his grandmother in York.""Oh my... " Anne murmured softly. "Seems like he was quite rebellious. But perhaps he just didn't like the woman he was supposed to marry, Aunt."Laura smiled and nodded, confirming her future daughter-in-law
Uniting two individuals with different characters in a marriage bond is indeed not easy. And as normal humans, we surely have dreams of marrying someone we love.However, this might not be the case for Kaivan and Anna Maria. Today, they will carry out the sacred wedding ceremony. Yet, before this, they didn't even know each other. Whether it's true or not that Anne's child carries Kaivan's blood, it's certain that he decided to marry her before their scandal was exposed by the media.Held on a Saturday night, the wedding with a private concept was limited to important guests only. It consisted of immediate family, close friends, as well as some business associates and selected media.Wearing an off-shoulder A-line dress, Anne checked her appearance once again in front of the mirror. She twirled around before Laura and Edward came to escort her to the Ballroom."Sweetheart, are you ready?" Laura asked as she entered the room."Absolutely ready," Anne replied confidently. A beautiful sm
At exactly 10 p.m., Kaivan entered his room. Exhausted from all the commotion of the party, the first thing he did was take off his clothes. He grabbed a towel from the closet and walked slowly towards the bathroom. For some reason, he felt the urge to take a warm bath. Perhaps it could help him release the fatigue that had been building up.About 15 minutes later, he emerged from the bathroom. He paused in his steps. Before him, he saw Anne casually removing her wedding dress. She might not have realized that Kaivan was standing behind her, watching.In fact, when the dress slipped off, revealing Anne's body underneath, Kaivan's eyes widened. The next moment, he walked quickly, approaching and taking off the towel he was holding to wrap around the woman who had just become his wife."Goodness, Anne. This is my room. Why are you undressing here?"Anne turned around casually. There wasn't even a hint of surprise on her face. Or perhaps, she was just really good at keeping a straight fa
"Entrepreneur and owner of the Four Seasons Hotel network, officially married his girlfriend who is a professional model.""Kaivan Maximilian married his girlfriend Anna Maria Judith Esstele in a private ceremony."***"Damn it!"Luca cursed in frustration. He even threw the newspaper he had just read without a second thought.This morning, the middle-aged man was enjoying his breakfast peacefully. However, everything suddenly changed when Rodrigo, his assistant and confidant, arrived with news that instantly raised his emotions."So, that little brat married my target?"Rodrigo nodded timidly. He knew all too well Luca's habits when he was angry. He tended to throw the nearest object in any direction."According to the news, the wedding party was held privately and seemed quite sudden. Could it be that he married our target to protect her?""So, you mean Kaivan knew we were pursuing that woman?"Rodrigo nodded again."Perhaps Kaivan deliberately helped the woman to escape our grasp b
Basically, women are creatures of emotions. They really enjoy playing with their feelings. Beings who love to reminisce and bring up the past, and don't forget, they can sometimes be vengeful.Just like Anna Maria. All those traits are present in her. On one side, she could be a vindictive person. But when her good side prevails, she forgives and tries to forget whatever happened to her.Like right now, for example. After getting into an argument with Kaivan yesterday that led to tears, this morning she still kindly prepared breakfast. Yes, even though that guy still ignored her.However, it's not Anne's name if she gives up. This afternoon, she's even still busy in the kitchen. Seriously cooking a meal for herself and Kaivan to have for dinner.Anne even smiled contentedly when all the dishes she prepared were neatly laid out on the table. While waiting for Kaivan to come out of his room, she chose to freshen up.At precisely 7:30 PM, Kaivan's footsteps were heard leaving his room. A
This was probably the umpteenth morning that Anne busied herself in the kitchen. Somehow, she found herself spending more and more time there. There always seemed to be new dishes she wanted to cook.As usual, after finishing cooking all the dishes, Anne tasted them. Sitting calmly in the dining room, she waited for Kaivan to come out of his room.However, nearing 9 AM, he still hadn't emerged. Worried that something might have happened, Anne decided to check for herself what was going on with her husband.Slowly but surely, Anne made her way to Kaivan's room. She knocked, hoping he'd quickly open it. However, after several attempts, she received no response. Curious, she turned the doorknob and opened the door slowly, peeking inside to see if he was still in bed.To her surprise, Kaivan wasn't there. His bed was neatly made. Had he gone to work? But when? Why hadn't Anne noticed at all?In an attempt to confirm her guess, Anne even asked Meggy directly. Kaivan's personal assistant ha