LOGINAlthough the butterfly feelings remained intact, Emerald didn't forget about her job. On her second attempt, Emerald made sure that no people including but not limited to Jude are around. Her eyes swiftly switched to her hand, seeing Van Cleef & Pearls bracelets on it painted a ghost smile on her lips. Just as he promised, he was given not only one, but a set of limited edition jewelry. Going back, Emerald went near Juan's office. The door was slightly opened and she can see exactly what it looks like inside. There are a total of two people inside including Juan himself and probably his secretary or a trusted person. Emerald came forward a little. Her eyes widened the moment she saw the brief case the kidnapper was pertaining to. “Are you sure no one's outside?” Juan affirmed in a cold baritone voice. Goosebumps run all over her body. It feels like she's walking on a horror film and when she's caught, she will be eaten out alive. Her eyes chickened the moment she saw Juan sudden
Emerald's task given by her so-called ally has began. He requested a file back Emerald needs to retrieve, claiming the content of the file has been taken away from them. Emerald doesn't have the guts to do it at first but she has no choice. Besides, she's very interested about what could be the reason behind his blackmails towards Jude and his family. It seems like the kidnapper's anger has been going on for quite sometime. At first, Emerald didn't put interest on it that much, focusing solely on Emerald's goal to uphold a divorce agreement. The whole floor has the lights off. Everyone seemed to have gone home already, but Emerald remained at her desk—finishing a bit of workload that needs to be passed as soon as possible. On the other hand, Emerald took it as an opportunity to accomplish one thing, a kind of where she can spare the life of her father, Francis. The kidnapper told Emerald she has to find a file inside a briefcase at Juan's office. Seeing the whole floor vacated by w
Having someone important in your life to be used against you might probably be the gut wrenching thing you could ever accept. As fear begins to escalate in your system, you will be stuck roaming inside your room thinking of an alternative way just to be free from it. Francis Thompson as a leverage was Emerald's greatest weakness. All she wanted was a peaceful life, healthy relationship including with your loved ones—but not limited to her father. Having a stable job without financial burdens is a plus. Emerald's roller coaster decision makes her distant towards him. Back then, she would crawl and beg for his attention but the circumstances right now have changed. She no longer pleads for an ounce from him, she would rather love in silence than cage herself to a man she knows who wouldn't love her. Meanwhile, Jude has been confused by his feelings. One minute he wants Emerald, but the moment she comes closer to him, he pulls back. A clear execution of avoidant attachment—a toxic beh
It frustrates him to the core. The moment Jude stepped inside his office, he immediately took his tie off to release his anger lingering inside his body. He feels frustrated. Stressed. Imagine saving a person but instead of receiving a single ‘thanks’, you get an ungrateful behavior from that person instead. Disbelief mixed with frustration comes out from his system. He was lost to be honest. The moment he saw the speaker was about to hit her, Jude didn't think twice and stood up, revealing a secret he had kept for so long. There was a sense of urgency from the moment of the accident, his heart was thumping so fast that it made him drop the glass wine he's holding and immediately ran after Emerald. His wife, his only weakness. To have a weakness is like dreaming for a downfall. For Jude, love isn't his priority but rather to accomplish a great success to make him feel secure. Being compared often to his dead old brother has always been his problem. You’re the one who's doing the
Jude took Emerald straight to the infirmary, leaving the guests wondering what just happened. From the hanging speaker that fell down to seeing Jude Sanders able to walk in front of everyone became a hotline overnight. She thought Jude would leave the clinic immediately. But she was wrong. He stayed inside. With her. Stoic eyes, unbothered approach, and trains of thoughts came flocking like a group of fish swimming in the ocean. “Everyone has seen you walking,” she bothered asking. The concern in her eyes was evident, and for him, it was a puzzle he couldn't solve. A serene noise came through. No one spoke between the two of them until Jude turned his back around, he leaned closer to the door as his firm arms were crossed at the same level of his chest. “I'm good,” he affirmed. “Whatever words the media spit, I'll accept it.” Whatever happens to him is no longer his business. That's what Emerald told herself. No matter what she does, Emerald couldn’t hide the fact that she st
That significant event became a stepping stone for Emerald. She winced. “W-What?” She doesn't actually understand what Jude has said. His word becomes vague when it passes to her ears, leaving Emerald completely dumbfounded. Jude took a short breath and spoke, “You did a great job,” he casually asserted. “You've been complaining to me a lot about tasks. I don't see any reason not to promote you.” He firmly enunciated, completely forgetting the agreement between them. “Hold on,” Emerald demanded. “It was clear I shouldn't bother doing exactly what my job is because I'm only here for my safety but now, I'm promoted?” Her voice sounds confused. Emerald's eyebrows arched, part of her dislike the thought of getting promoted. On the other hand, Jude massaged his nape whilst frustratedly scratching the side of his forehead. His posture defines how frustrated he is while speaking to his personal assistant—his own wife. “God… women,” he casually muttered to himself. To be honest,







