โWoahโฆ Wennishe, youโre way too lucky.โWennishe Sonders crossed her arms before her chest and smiled as she looked at everyone. She was enjoying their looks of admiration.Right then, she felt as if she was the beautiful swan while Rachel Wood was the ugly duckling in a childrenโs book.After eating, Wennishe invited everyone to karaoke.Since Rachel and Natalie Fisher didnโt want to go, they turned her down.The rest of the group began walking out of the hotel after WennisheโฆEveryone stopped at the main entrance of the hotel.Wennishe turned to look at Rachel once again before walking up to her. โRachel, are you really not coming?โโNo. You guys have funโฆโ Rachel said.She actually didnโt even want to stay for dinner, but she thought she might appear impolite to leave just like that. Hence, she forced herself to suffer through the meal.Now, Rachel felt certain that she wouldnโt go with Wennishe to the karaoke bar.She wouldnโt give Wennishe the opportunity to derive plea
Rachel Wood frowned slightly as she looked at Sebastian Brenand. โSorry, Mr. Brenand. Iโve already clearly explained what I needed to.โWith that, she quickly walked over to the sidewalk and waved her hand for a taxi.Just before she opened the car door, Sebastian picked her up by her waist before chucking her into his black Bentley. He then buckled her seatbelt to keep her in the seat.After that, Sebastian got in from the other side and locked the door. He then stepped on the accelerator and drove quickly away.Everyone standing at the hotelโs main entrance was shocked by what they had just witnessed.โIt feels like this powerful man is submissive to Rachel.โโHe must love her with all his heart. Was he driving a Bentley? That must cost at least ten million dollars, right?โโRachelโs really impressive. She has actually managed to find such a powerful man, and she got him under a leash too.โโSheโs probably going to marry into a rich family at this rate.โRachelโs ex-classmat
โSigh. I really envy Rachel Wood. The car her man drives already cost over ten million dollars. I bet he has a significant amount of fixed assetsโฆโโAs long as Rachel gets married to him, sheโd probably be able to earn a yearโs worth of live stream income with just some pocket money from him, right?โWennishe Sonders felt as if their words were like stakes piercing through her chest.However, she couldnโt argue against them. Instead, she lowered her head and quickly turned around before running away.After everyone watched her leave, they began maliciously attacking her with verbal comments.โShe deserved it for being so arrogant. The things she said during the meal were awful.โโThereโs a saying that no matter how good you are, thereโs always someone better.โโAlthough Rachel managed to find such a good man, she still kept a low-profile. Clearly, we can tell whoโs the better person between them.โ***On a busy road, a black Bentley was speeding ahead of the rest of the cars.
โHeโs a doctor. I met him while I was recovering in the hospital. After leaving you, I went to another country. But when I arrived, I found everything unfamiliar and difficult to get used to. Thatโs why I returned, and I met him after that. We got along right awayโฆ And decided to get married in a heartbeat,โ Rachel Wood enunciated each word slowly and carefully.โYouโre a player!โ Sebastian Brenand said through gritted teeth.When Sebastian thought about how he found it difficult to fall asleep on certain nights while Rachel was having fun with some other man, he felt the urge to strangle her to death.โYeahโฆ You should know that a woman like me is a playerโฆ Arenโt you a little too naรฏve? Did you believe me when I told you I loved you? To be honest, I only said those things so that I could leave you in peace. I was afraid you wouldnโt let go. Thatโs why I said all those things,โ Rachel said as she tried to hold her tears back.She was on the verge of breaking down emotionally, but
Outside the car, a thundering sound was heard.Heavy rain began to fall.Suddenly, the entire city became a blurry mess, just like their emotions right then.โSince you donโt have any feelings for me, why did you cry when you saw me the other day?โ Sebastian Brenand asked helplessly.โI recalled the horrible times when I was with you. I was so disgusted that I started cryingโฆโ Rachel Wood answered.Sebastian snorted coldly and unlocked the car without looking at her again.Outside, the rain was still pouring.Rachel opened the car door without hesitation and ran out to stand by the road while she waited for a taxi in the rain.Sebastian immediately closed the car door before glaring out at Rachel. โI hope you die in the storm!โ he cursed in a deep voice before turning the car engine on and driving awayโฆMeanwhile, Rachel stood where she was in the rain and waited for a taxi to show up.However, not a single vehicle was in sight.The ice-cold rain pattering against her skin w
Rachel Wood knew Sebastian Brenand was only doing this because he was still reluctant to let her go.Could a womanizer like Sebastian be capable of feeling deep emotions too?Unfortunately, he felt this way a little too lateโฆThey were destined never to be together.Sebastian drove Rachel to her building.Rachel tried to open the car door without saying anything, but it didnโt work.She turned around to look at Sebastian. โMr. Brenandโฆ The doorโฆโโIf Iโm not mistaken, this is your parentsโ place, isnโt it? Why are you still living with your parents if youโve already gotten married? Canโt your husband afford to buy a house?โ Sebastian was throwing shade at Rachelโs husband.โHe can, but I wanted to spend a few days with my parents. Is that a problem?โ Rachel said blandly.โHeheโฆ Now, I finally believe the saying that b*tches have no feelings. Thereโs no point in putting up a show anymore,โ Sebastian said through gritted teeth.The word โb*tchโ was like a stake piercing through
From the rearview mirror, Sebastian Brenand could see Rachel Woodโs housing block disappearing into the distance, just like how she wasโฆRachel taught him how to love, and she turned his world upside down. But after that, she cruelly left him.Perhaps, Sebastian was never meant to live everyday life with his other half.Maybe he should just be the womanizer he had always been, enjoying good food and alcohol while sleeping with beauties. There wouldnโt be any mention of love.Love was a poisonous thing that could break someoneโs heart. A single encounter was enough to throw one off the rails.Upstairs, Rachel watched Sebastian drive away from the window. She suddenly felt her phone vibrating.Dr. Orsenโs name appeared on the screen.Rachel took a deep breath and wiped her tears away so that she would feel calmer. โDr. Orsenโฆ Whatโs up?โโI just finished operating a surgery. After that, I noticed that youโve already received the parcel I sent youโฆโ Dr. Orsen said.โYeahโฆ The mar
Jeremy Quest patiently introduced each of them.Xyla Quest stood up and shook their hands one at a time.After that, she sat down.Jeremy then picked up the three blueprints and looked at Xyla. โXylaโฆ What do you think of these three blueprints Emily has drawn?โDid Emily Quest draw these?Xyla couldnโt help but laugh at the thought, but she didnโt show it. โDid you draw these?โ She turned to look at Emily.Emily continued to act as if she was very depressed as she nodded. โYeah, I didโฆโโYour daughterโs work is of very high quality. In fact, these blueprints look very similar to the works of the famously talented designer, Lily. President Quest, youโre lucky to have such a good daughterโฆโ Matt complimented.โXyla, what do you think?โ Jeremy asked.โXylaโฆ Your sisterโs designs were even complimented by the internationally renowned architectural designer, Lily,โ May Conner added.โLily?โ Xyla seemed shocked.โYeahโฆ You know Lily, donโt you? Sheโs a new superstar in the world
Xyla quickly reached for Hannahโs hand. โIs that right? Hannah, youโre amazingโฆ! Youโre practically on par with Leon!โHannah laughed, slightly embarrassed. โNot at all.โโOh, cut it out. If you hadnโt helped me, how could I have improved so quickly?โ Leon chuckled.โI guess Iโve lived up to my promise.โ Hannah giggled along.Back then, she had promised Leon that she would become someone deserving of him.She claimed that she would grow with Leon.Without a doubt, she had done it.Now, Hannah had become a successful woman many would often speak of. She earned her rightful seat next to Leon as the CEO of Dragon Group.Stanley also turned to look at Hannah. โYes, Hannahโs very capable. Sheโs our family pride.โHannah laughed. โI was lucky to be accepted by your family.โIn fact, Hannah genuinely felt grateful toward the Batton family over the years she had spent with them.They had helped her through all the hardship she encountered when she was poor and down on her luck.Aft
โHannah, Iโve taken the first step for you. Are you willing to walk by my side for the rest of our lives?โ Leon asked, serious.โYes, I amโฆโ Hannah answered without missing a beat.โIโll protect you. From now on, you donโt have to worry about a single thing.โ With that, Leon placed both hands on Hannahโs face and kissed her on the lips.The moment their lips touched, everything felt surrealโฆHannah could feel pink, light bubbles floating all around her. It felt as if all the flowers in the world were blossoming at once.In Hannahโs dark, depressing life, Leon was her only salvation.He was a ray of hope that led her out of hell, so she could see light once more.Hannah thought she would never have anything to do with Leon after she quit school.Even until now, she still remembered how sorrowful she was on her last day of school.But nowโฆ Not only did she get the opportunity to interact with him once more, but they also became a couple.Their driver sighed to himself while
Over time, Leonโs feelings for Hannah grew deeper, stronger, and more intense.He had grown used to having her with him all the time.Thus, he hoped she would stay by his side for the rest of his life.Upon hearing his words, Hannahโs mind went blank.What did her dream guy just say?Was she dreaming?Hannah quickly pinched her palm at the thought in an attempt to discern between dream and reality.Her palm hurt. That meant this wasnโt a dream. It was real!Hannah felt even more dumbfoundedโฆThis meant Leon actually liked her! He was confessing to her, wasnโt he?Did her dream guy actually reciprocate her feelings?Never in her wildest dreams did Hannah imagine she would go through such an experience.Excitement jammed her mind, so much that she was rendered speechless. There were many things she wanted to say, and yet, she couldnโt utter a single word.Her heartbeat increased rapidly, and her entire body began to shake. Sensing her trembling body, Leon tightened his e
Immediately after, the men in black pulled out guns from their pockets, which they aimed at Raymondโs head.Raymond panicked instantly, going pale.He subconsciously retreated a step back. โWho are you? Donโt you know what youโre doing is illegal?โLeon sneered. โYou donโt deserve to know my name. In this city, I am the law.โLeonโs domineering words made him seem even more imposing.At this moment, Hannah felt as if he was a guardian angel sent from Heaven to protect her.Something about him seemed oddly sacred and heavenly.โMr. Batton, do I shoot him in the head?โ One of the men dressed in black asked.โMr. Batton? Are you Stanley Battonโs son?!โ Fear was beginning to spread through Raymond. For one to have Batton as his surname and act this arrogantly in Atlantis, he could be none other than a member of the renowned Batton family.โHow dare you address our president by name?!โ Another man in black leveled Raymond with a chilling glare.Suffice to say, Raymond was terrif
Terrible pain ached at every part of Hannahโs body as she collided with the cold, hard ground.The pain was such that all her bones felt close to breaking. Everywhere hurt badly.At that moment, Hannah felt like a fragile doll made of clay that had been forcefully slammed hard against the ground until it broke into small pieces.Her mind went blank from the stinging agony.She braced herself and looked at the cold eyes staring back at her, filled with terror. Stammering, she asked, โMr. Grayโฆ What is the meaning of this?โ โWhatโs the meaning of this? Ha! Donโt you know whatโs good for you? You dumb b*tchโฆ Youโre lucky that I set my sights on you!โโHow dare you refuse my feelings! Not just that, but you even made up a story to deceive me!โโEven when you saw me, you tried to trick me again!โโDo you think Iโm stupid? That I canโt think? Do you honestly think Iโd fall for your lies again and again?โ Raymond went, his tone steadily rising into a furious roar.He then got on o
Although the sun had long sunk beneath the horizons and darkness had set in, the lively city wasnโt about to be silent anytime soon. Hannah felt deeply unsettled, so much that she didnโt leave right away.Instead, she waited in front of the bar, filled with hesitance and anxiety.Should she really leave?Would Rihanna truly be able to sort things out?The man was Raymond Grayโฆ Neither Rihanna nor the bar could afford to upset him, lest they face terrible repercussions.Hannah remained standing on the same spot, uncertain. She really didnโt know what to do.Finally, she came to a decision. She took out her phone and tapped open a ride-hailing application on her phone.Yet just as she did that, she instantly closed it. Afterwards, she began pacing back and forth in worried circles, going to and fro aimlessly. Right as she was trapped in her worried musings, a group of people exited the bar. Raymond Gray, dressed in black, sporty attire, led all of them in a flamboyant manner.
A handsome waiter quickly walked in and looked at Rihanna. โMs. Jensen, Mr. Gray out there insists that Hannah should get on stage to sing another song. I told him that Hannah would only sing three songs todayโฆโโHe lost his temper and claimed heโd destroy our bar if Hannah refuses to sing another songโฆโ The waiter added. He was visibly trembling by the end of the sentence.Hannah figured Mr. Gray was probably the only son of the new mayor of Atlantis there werenโt many people with Gray as their surname in Atlantis. There were even less people who were arrogant like him. He was the only one.Hannah had heard about how terrible this person could be. He was known to be a womanizer too.Due to his powerful background, he looked down on everyone else. He didnโt respect women at allโฆ Moreover, he had a relatively cruel personality. One could almost describe him as being a pervert.There was once when an owner of a bar offended a female internet celebrity he was dating. He directly hired
Hannah Roland smiled politely at Lina Cohen. โNice to meet youโฆ Thank you in advance!โโNo problemโฆ Do let me know if thereโs anything you donโt like about your makeup too,โ Lina said.Hannah nodded. โOkay, sureโฆโโBy the wayโฆ Do all the signers here get such good treatment? Iโm surprised weโre even assigned our own makeup artists,โ Hannah asked carefully as she wasnโt aware about things like these..However, Lina smiled without answering Hannahโs question directly. She held Hannahโs hand casually the next second, โCome here. Iโll start doing your makeup nowโฆโHannah noddedโฆLina was a very professional makeup artist. She took an hour to finish Hannahโs makeup.An hour later, Hannahโs appearance transformed completely.Lina permed Hannahโs long, black hair into natural-looking curls.Hannah had intricate peach-colored makeup on her face which made her appear lively and youthful.Once Lina was done with Hannahโs makeup, she happily retrieved a long, white dress from a clothes
Hannah Roland smiled without saying anything.***Hannah arrived at the bar where she worked at seven oโclock the next evening and walked into Rihanna Jensenโs office.Rihanna was going through paperwork in her office. When she saw Hannah, she immediately stood up and smiled at her. โHannah, youโre hereโฆโโHereโs the contractโฆโ Rihanna said before pushing a thick stack of paper to the center of the table.Hannah quickly stepped forward and skimmed through the document. She then picked up a pen and signed itโฆRihanna smiled upon seeing this. โOkayโฆ Iโll transfer the money into your account tonightโฆ Iโve told our big boss about your situation. Heโs fine with my decision to pay your salary in advance. In fact, he even told me I did a good jobโฆโโHe said you can sing without worrying about a single thingโฆ If you need any help in the future, do let us knowโฆโ Rihanna added.Hannah felt glad when she heard this, and became teary-eyed. โThank youโฆ Please thank our big boss for me too.