David’s Growing Regret
“You make me angry.” David raised his hand and struck Bella across the face. “David! How could you? Don’t do this! Don’t be violent!” Without another word, David turned on his heel and left her standing there alone. He stormed off, got into his car, and sped away, desperate to reach his apartment. Moments later, he arrived. Alone on the balcony, he lit a cigarette—something he rarely did. His hand trembled. “Olivia… how could she fall in love with Oscar? She looked so affectionate with him earlier. Was it really because I hurt her over and over again? Is that why she rejects me now?” His thoughts drifted back to that rainy night. The image of Olivia’s pale face, her trembling body, little Daniel crying in the corner—his chest tightened, and he closed his eyes in pain. Bella suddenlSudden AttackA man approached Oscar and whispered to him.“Sir, it seems your uncle has only come here to frighten you. I was guarding Miss Olivia from outside just as you instructed, keeping an eye on her but not stepping in,” said one of Oscar’s men.“Keep watching! Order the others to do the same. Watch from a distance. If anything happens to Olivia, you will all face punishment,” replied Oscar.As his man left, Olivia moved closer to Oscar, for Daniel was now sitting on his elder brother’s lap.“I think I’ve seen that man before. Who is he, Oscar?”“He’s one of my men. Olivia, you must remain safe. Ludwig, Clara, Sophia—you’re Olivia’s friends now, so never leave her side when danger arises,” said Oscar.“Is this truly so dangerous? Can you not send your uncle back to his country?”“I cannot. He has lived here far too long. Every moment is a risk. We must act now. But remember, Olivia—Maximillian is a dangerous man. If he approaches you again, never be alone.”“Why does Uncle hat
Business Proposal (Next Plan)“Go! Don’t force me to return to you. You don’t deserve forgiveness, but I hold no grudge against you,” said Olivia.“I’ll go home now. Thank you for talking.”“Come! Bring Bella as well for the company partnership. Remember! You can only seek my help now, so rid yourself of that arrogance. Never use my name in the company later.”“Yes, I know. I’m going home now.”David immediately got into his car and returned to his house.---That morning, sunlight streamed through the tall windows of Levine Fashion’s office in Indonesia. Olivia sat upright at her desk, her gaze distant. The previous night, she had been haunted by Bella’s sneers—words that tore open old wounds from the past.But Olivia was no longer the fragile girl she once had been. She drew in a deep breath, touching her own fingers as though to steady herself.“It’s time, Liv,” she whispered. “They may moc
David’s Growing Regret “You make me angry.” David raised his hand and struck Bella across the face. “David! How could you? Don’t do this! Don’t be violent!” Without another word, David turned on his heel and left her standing there alone. He stormed off, got into his car, and sped away, desperate to reach his apartment. Moments later, he arrived. Alone on the balcony, he lit a cigarette—something he rarely did. His hand trembled. “Olivia… how could she fall in love with Oscar? She looked so affectionate with him earlier. Was it really because I hurt her over and over again? Is that why she rejects me now?” His thoughts drifted back to that rainy night. The image of Olivia’s pale face, her trembling body, little Daniel crying in the corner—his chest tightened, and he closed his eyes in pain. Bella suddenl
What Is Your Relationship With Oscar? “Must I treat you with such familiarity? What are we now? Nothing more than business partners.” “But we once…” Bella hurried forward, clutching David’s arm tightly. “Olivia Levine? Good heavens, I almost didn’t recognise you. You’ve truly… changed.” Her tone dripped with feigned sweetness, laced with poison. Olivia glanced briefly at her, her eyes cold. “Bella Summers. I’m rather surprised you’ve managed to survive. I thought you’d have sunk with all those scandals you created. I assumed David would have divorced you by now.” Bella’s face stiffened, though she forced a strained smile. “Are you insulting me?” David stepped forward, trying to free himself from Bella’s grip. “Olivia, I… I want to speak with you. Just the two
Hosting a Fashion Show After Being Slandered “Why would anyone slander me? I’ve fought so hard to reach this point,” Olivia muttered in disbelief at the news she was reading. Several articles had surfaced, displaying sketches strikingly similar to one of her collections—yet they were claimed to belong to Bella. Olivia fell silent for a moment. “Is this Bella’s plan to smear me again?” Mia Chen came rushing in, holding a tablet in her hands. “Sis Olivia! You have to see this!” Olivia read calmly, though her heart trembled slightly. “They won’t stop, will they? They’re slandering us!” Mia gazed at her anxiously. “Should we issue a clarification?” “No. We won’t waste our energy fighting lies. We’ll prove it with our next work. A mirror does not need to prove that it’s genuine—the
No Second Chance for You “David, why are you here?” Olivia immediately pushed away David’s hand that tried to embrace her. “I was only worried something might have happened. I came all the way here just to see you,” David replied. “Leave! I’ve told you never to force your way into my home again,” Olivia snapped, pointing towards the door. “Olivia, can’t you give me a second chance?” the man asked. “A second chance isn’t something you deserve. Tell you what—answer one question of mine. If you answer correctly, I shall give you that second chance.” “Ask me anything, a thousand questions if you must, I’ll answer them all.” “If I were to fall from a cliff at the same time as Bella, who would you save first? Me or her? You must choose one,” Olivia demanded in a serious tone.