MasukLauren’s P.O.V.“Here.” I looked up and saw a glass of water in front of me. Vincent gestured for me to take that.“I am not thirsty.” I refused and closed my eyes again.“You need this. Just drink.” He insisted, getting on my nerves.I wanted to yell at him so badly that I almost lost control over my emotions, but I opened my eyes and took the glass.I finished the glass in one go.The cold water soothed my throat.I felt coldness going down from my throat to my chest to my stomach.And yes, it brought some calmness to my chaotic mind.I gave the empty glass back to him and took a deep breath before closing my eyes again.Vincent didn’t go to his company.He didn’t leave me.Nevil went to Vincent’s office to get his stuff here.Vincent called Caellum after we reached my room.I didn’t know what they talked about because I was going through the documents and data that Joyce sent me on the mafia don Lupus Wick.I was pissed because I didn’t remember a single thing about that incident a
Lauren’s P.O.V. (Continued)Vincent’s grip on my fingers tightened at the same time.And it wasn’t comfortable. I looked at him questioningly.He loosened his grip a bit, but I could feel tension in his body.“Don’t tell me that he is also someone whom I forgot?” I joked, but my mind was racing.The way she took this name, he is not a friend.So, I forgot an enemy, and this is the most dangerous situation.“There is a file somewhere in your cloud, Lauren. I don’t know the exact location or exact cloud, but you once told me that you have everything stored safely. If you forget in the future, you will use that file. Liam Sterling and Lupus Wick are both related to the mafia.” She said further.My smile faltered as soon as she mentioned Liam.“What do you know about him, Joyce?” I asked her in a serious tone.She didn’t answer immediately, and it only made me grimace.I told her not to involve herself in the situation with me.But my friend was stubborn enough not to listen to me.“Joyce
Lauren’s P.O.V.“For how long will you stay here?” Vincent asked me while holding me from behind.I moved my face in his direction after putting on my shoes.He kissed my forehead, and I smiled widely.“Not for long. I still have three more interviews to review, and after that, I will have a meeting with all the relatives of the patients. Then I will be all set to leave,” I replied to him while moving my front towards him.He pecked my lips this time.“Hey, you are ruining my lipstick.” I protested, but my heart fluttered.These sweet moments…Oh, I love them…“Your lipstick is perfectly fine and isn’t for me to eat?” he replied, his voice turned a bit husky in the end.I immediately punched his chest while glaring at him, but I blushed.He kissed my forehead again.“I need to go back tomorrow morning.” He told me, and I frowned.“But you told me that we would go together?” I asked in confusion.“Yes, my love, but something came up, and I need to go there,” he replied in a low voice.
Joyce’s P.O.V. (Continued)“Yes, Joyce knew Lupus Wick in the Amazon Basin six years ago.” I told him in a low voice, filled with guilt.He didn’t speak immediately.But I knew him too well to understand that it was the silence before a tornado.Lauren wasn’t just his sister.She was everything to him.And we hid something worse from him.“Tell me everything.” He commanded so coldly that I felt a shiver running down my spine.“I….. I don’t know the details, Caellum. I swear that I don’t know the complete details. You know how secretive Lauren can be if she wants to.” I replied to him in a shaky voice.I had gripped the edge of the desk so tightly that I felt my nails breaking down.“Just tell me what you know, Joyce. I know my sister well enough to believe you.” Caellum said to me in a less cold tone, but I still felt the chills.“I only know that Lauren encountered Lupus Wick’s gang there, and she destroyed that team with the local authorities. In retaliation, Lupus Wick personally a
Joyce’s P.O.V.I hung up when Vincent entered the room.She was now safe, and that’s all that matters. Even if Vincent had hired Iris, I don’t trust people other than me, Vincent, and Caellum around Lauren.Especially after her first major accident.Lauren had gone through more than ten accidents by now, including that major one.Call me paranoid, but after everything that I learned about her and the people after her life, I don’t trust a single soul around her now.“You worried too much about her, Joyce. She is capable of keeping herself safe,” Wyonne, my maternal cousin and also the one who helps me keep eyes on the people around Lauren, said to me in a concerned tone.I didn’t pay attention to her concern. She was also my partner in two projects.So, we are in frequent touch.“It doesn’t matter to me if she is capable or not. She is my only friend, and yes, I am going to do everything to keep her safe.” I replied to Wyonne, my tone firm and calm.We were reviewing the next proposal
Lauren’s P.O.V. (Continued)“Hush. Just take a nap.” Joyce scolded me, making me smile.“Yes, mom,” I replied teasingly, enjoying the relief Iris was providing to me.Soon, my head felt so light that I really slipped into a slumber.A peaceful one.Joyce didn’t speak again, but Iris continued massaging.I slowly opened my eyes halfway when I heard the main door open.Iris stopped massaging and slowly stood up.“Mr. Holster,” Iris greeted politely.“Where is Caellum?” I asked him in a hoarse voice, trying to sit down.“Don’t,” Iris stopped me sharply, holding my shoulder.“Your headache will come back,” she reasoned when I looked at her in confusion.Vincent came closer to us at the same time.“Why didn’t you call me?” he asked me worriedly.Iris helped me lie down again.“I already have Iris here,” I answered teasingly and closed my eyes.He sat down beside my stomach on the couch.I scooted a little inside to give him enough space to sit down properly.“Joyce called Caellum, and he t







