LOGINThe morning wind made Taylah stir out of her deep slumber. When she felt the weight on her, she only then realised who it was. Ivano was practically strangling her in his sleep, yet he lay there peacefully. Taylah’s cheeks flushed as she took in the morning view of the man she barely knew. Last night had been so much fun. They had had dinner and gone for a walk, and even though Ivano had covered his entire face, he was still recognised by fans and chased by them. They had both ended up running through the streets, only to slip into a dark alley. There, they had burst out laughing without even realising it. She had never laughed like that before. It felt stupid and childish, yet so blissful. Later, they had a few drinks at Ivano’s so-called apartment and ended up sleeping together. She had never felt this safe with people she once knew. Ivano was different, she knew it instantly. But it was a bit overwhelming, since she had let a man into her personal space without truly knowing
Taylah chuckled foolishly at the sight of themselves walking through the empty streets of Credence City. Ivano was dressed in a black mask, a jacket, and every possible layer that could hide his identity from fans recognizing him as the legendary gamer he was. “You look like a cinnamon roll wrapped in every kind of clothing imaginable.” “I just didn’t want us to be bothered by people who know me for who I am. This was the only idea I could come up with.” Taylah nodded as though she understood his situation, but she still couldn’t help chuckling at the older man. Her chuckle faded when his hand slipped between her fingers. Taylah had often imagined holding his hand and walking through the streets like any other ordinary couple, but the moment he actually held hers, a shiver ran through her body. “May I?” Taylah gave a small nod, a sudden surge of femininity crashing over her like a storm. “I grew up cycling around this city until I caught the attention of paparazzi and got assau
She was shown to the front row by the staff, but Ivano was nowhere to be seen. Uncertainty crept in, she didn’t know how she was supposed to act here. Should she approach someone for guidance, or stay silent until the show ended? Again, those stares. They pressed against her, suffocating. This was why she had always disliked high society, the wealth, the judgment, the unspoken hierarchy that lingered in every glance. Just as her composure began to slip, a shadow fell in front of her. Ivano. He stood there, blocking her from view, as if he were quietly shielding her, protecting her from everything she wasn’t ready to face. She didn’t mind standing in Ivano’s shadow. It felt safe like he was taking the force of everything meant for her, blocking out the judging gazes that threatened to swallow her whole. “The show is about to start. Let’s go to our seats.” Taylah nodded, and the two of them settled in. Soon, the show began, models gliding down the runway with effortless grace. T
“Hey… hi. There’s a fashion show in my city, wanna join me?” The message popped up, and Taylah sighed softly. She had clearly told him she would reach out once she made up her mind but it was always Ivano, trying to persuade her with one ridiculous excuse after another over the past week. “I got two reservations for us. It’s okay if you don’t want to…” Gosh—so childish. Taylah chuckled to herself, imagining how he must look while sulking over something so simple. Suddenly, something struck her thoughts. What the hell was she thinking? "Time and date?" She replied. To her own surprise, she found herself enjoying the chaos Ivano stirred within her. She had never intended to reply but in the end, she did. Ivano quickly sent the time, date, and the location of the venue. Taylah’s fingers moved swiftly as she searched for it, her lips parting in a soft oh at the sight of the upscale buildings standing tall and proud. It was the kind of rich neighborhood she would never usually ste
“What if my past bothers him?” That was a hard question but Dicentra always had a way of answering with another. “Doesn’t he already know? You practically made headlines back then with the divorce.” Taylah fell silent. Of course, he knew. Maybe not every detail, but enough, at least a vague idea of her marriage. The point was, he knew. “Girl, don’t overthink it. Our paths were never beds of roses, you know that. Give it a try. And if it doesn’t work out, just walk away.” It sounded simple, almost too simple but for the first time, it felt possible. Maybe she should try… try to let someone love her, scars and all. “It’s a big decision for me, Di. But you’ve got me. Thank you.” “Silly, I’m always here for you.” They both laughed, the sound light and warm, before turning their full attention back to the food. Since Ivano had decided to pursue Taylah, it only felt right that she knew more about him. Dicentra sighed softly and began to share. “Ivano… he used to be just a part-tim
Taylah leaned back in her seat, exhausted, her eyes burning from staring at the screen for too long. Jack cleared his throat, startling her with his sudden presence. Taylah rolled her eyes, silently cursing him. Ever since she had started working closely under him, things hadn’t been easy for her. He had been picking on her for no reason, and she knew exactly why. But she couldn’t complain about it to Laurence, so she chose to see how long he would continue this baseless revenge. “How can I help you, Jack?” “We’re meeting the CEO of Elixor Corporation today.” “That’s sudden, it wasn’t mentioned in the schedule, Jack.” “Do as I say. Don’t question me.” With that, Jack walked off, unbothered by whether Taylah was okay with the meeting or not. Either way, she wasn’t in a position to refuse. At the restaurant Jack and Taylah arrived an hour before the so-called CEO of Elixor Corporation. The entire time, she didn’t utter a single word to him. But at one point, she decided to ask
By the time the meeting ended, it was already past 9 PM. Ethan had left the company before Arjan. Arjan couldn’t make it to college as he had been tied up in meetings with shareholders regarding their stock purchases.When he picked up his phone to check for any missed calls, he found several notif
A victorious grin stretched against Dia's lips as if she won some game. She just hummed and got into the car without saying anything. It didn't go unwatched by onlookers. Sure enough, it would hit up another trending news in a few minutes. Arjan hopped into the car and hit the road. The ride was
"Where is she?" Arjan demanded, his gaze fixed on the butler, who appeared visibly nervous. With each passing second, Arjan’s expression grew darker. "Answer me now, or your madame will face the consequences," he warned, his eyes blazing with fury. "The young mistress went to visit her grandparen
The next morning, Taylah woke up feeling completely refreshed. After freshening up, she went downstairs, where Mr. and Mrs. Russell greeted her with a warm smile displaying in fheir face "good morning." They enjoyed a peaceful breakfast together."Little pearl, shall we visit the nearby market?" Mr







