Alice and I were on our way home now. We were picked up by Christian, who was curious why we ended up here. I told him that the girl I'm with was my invented excuse. Maybe it's because I won't be able to face anyone if they find out that I'm Logan's slave. Just imagine how shameful it is on my part!"It's good that we're going home now. This whole situation is tiring. I didn't even get to help you because our paths separated. Why did I let myself get dragged into the kitchen? But to be fair, there was so much gossip there! I also picked up a lot," she said to me while we were inside the car. I don't think Christian could hear us.I winced. "Maybe you should just accompany me next time? You'll just get tired there. Your purpose is to help me, but on the other hand, they gave you other tasks. We're at a disadvantage, right?" I said."It's fine with me, and I'm part of this domino effect."Woah? Domino?"We're here now, Krystal, and Alice," said Christian.We thanked him. I also gave him
-Logan’s POV-I remembered back then when I was younger, I was taught about how businessmen work. I was born to lead the biggest company and the wealthiest clan in Clayland. I am the eldest of my five siblings. I could still remember a time when I found myself isolated from my brothers and my one and only sister.Our parents and other relatives were strict with me. Perhaps it was because I carried the weight of inheriting numerous businesses and properties. That was the reason why I am cold and aloof at times.I couldn’t show my weakness. I couldn’t show any unnecessary emotions, or else it would be the doom of me and my clan.I decided to swim in the waterfall, which was part of our private land. It's rare for me to go swimming there nowadays. I am really busy, but today seems like a good day to relax.But who would have thought that I would hear noise coming from the waterfall other than the sound of water cascading? I felt mad for a second, as someone trespassed on our private land
I was first dropped off at my friend's house, and then I safely made it home. It's heartwarming to see that the boys value the safety of us girls, and they are earning my respect from time to time.It was around 10 in the evening, and I still couldn't sleep as soundly and safely as I wished. I decided to scroll through my feed. I installed my Instagram and Facebook applications, which I immediately regretted.There were so many negative posts on my wall and tags. They were saying things about my father and making baseless accusations, insulting us because they claimed we have fallen and are no longer wealthy.And you know what hurts the most, what hits the hardest out of everything?It's the fact that even our friends and relatives turned their backs on us because we were no longer as rich as we used to be. We were no longer the ones they could use for money and power.So I wished that we could go back to our old life. That time, if we were given another chance, we would know who is w
MONDAY, another not-so-pleasant day.Aside from the soreness in my body from the work I did yesterday, in short, being a servant to that man, here we go again, it's back to school. I actually want to skip a day of my class now because why not? I worked overtime yesterday, and I do not deserve that.Even though I don't want to get up yet, Alice forced me. She worked harder than me yesterday, and yet, here she is, stronger than me, not tired, and more energetic than me. I don't know what her secret is. Sometimes or most of the time, she overworks, but she's really on another level."Let's go,” she said to me. "Hurry up, or we might be late. You know Miss Davenport, she grows horns during flag ceremony time," she said, as if she was in such a rush.I rolled my eyes heavenward as I heard her reasoning. "Reasons, if I knew, you actually just want to see Andrew early," I retorted."Issue! No way! Besides, he's always late, I know his schedule better than he does," she said confidently.She'
"I am dead serious right now. I have something incredibly important to share. Please let me finish before reacting, okay?" I reminded her, emphasizing the urgency of my words.There's a saying that kind-hearted people find it difficult to get angry, and in this case, it rings true for me."What is it now? Is it something serious? Am I sick?" This woman's thought process is truly baffling, I thought to myself, trying to understand her reaction.We found a bench nearby, allowing us to take a momentary pause. It was important for me to tell her the truth; she deserved to know. As I mentioned before, transparency is one of the cornerstones of our friendship. The more honest I am, the more people can trust me."Just say it already. You're dragging this out for too long!" she exclaimed impatiently.I took a deep breath to steady myself. "Okay, I want to be completely honest with you. I think you deserve to know this. Andrew has been showing interest in me," I confessed, my voice sincere."H
It's truly shameful to admit, but for the past two months, I've been enslaved by Logan. The idea of submitting to any man was something I never imagined. I believe strongly in women's empowerment and always thought that no man could bring me down. My dad and brother treat me like a princess, so I never anticipated experiencing such hell at the hands of Logan.He consistently insults my very existence. I find myself praying that Saturdays and Sundays never come. Who in their right mind would willingly become someone's slave? Damn, that vase! Why did I have to read it? I wish I didn't have any problems right now. Today, I couldn't accompany Alice. She needed to help her parents, who were attending an important event in another town. As for me, I had nothing to do. I wanted to find an excuse not to go to the hacienda. But to my surprise, Logan still showed up and personally fetched me from our house. I could feel my face reddening in embarrassment in front of my mom. It felt as if I wer
I decided to hold off on dinner for now and enjoy the snacks that Alice had brought later. Wanting to confide in someone I could trust, I decided to share what happened earlier in the day with Alice.We sat in my room, watching documentaries on my laptop while savoring the delicious snacks. The taste was simple yet infused with a delightful hint of smokiness, sweetness, and saltiness that I absolutely loved."What do you have to tell me? You know I love good gossip," she said with excitement."Well, earlier this morning, I was at the market when I sensed someone following me. And I was right, three guys cornered me in a deserted alley. I was almost sexually assaulted," I said, lowering my voice.Alice's eyes widened in shock. "Where are those guys now? I'll chop their heads off! Are you okay? Did something bad happen to you? We need to report this to the police! We should tell Auntie!" she panicked, her concern evident."Alice, please calm down. Mom shouldn't know about this; it would
I hurriedly made my way to the back of the mansion, trying to catch my breath and process what just happened. Did Jude really flirt with me? I couldn't believe it. It was a mix of feeling slightly offended and flattered. It's not something that happens every day.I've had experiences being courted by models and even some actors. I still remember that one day when a famous male actor approached me, asking me to be his girlfriend right then and there. But of course, he had a history of celebrity girlfriends. I refuse to be anyone's second choice. I know my worth, and I have my own standards.As for Jude, he's undeniably handsome, but I made a promise to myself that I won't get involved with another Lopez. The two Lopezs I've encountered have already caused enough stress in my life, so why would I willingly add to it?Collecting myself, I focused on the task at hand. I didn't expect to come across another Lopez today. My curiosity had already been satisfied, and I didn't feel the need to