Axel sipped his whiskey in his hand, it was now midnight. Aura had been sleeping in her room since earlier, leaving Axel unable to fall asleep. The woman's confession about Lionel made Axel's heart uncomfortable. Like a stone stuck in his chest.
'Of course. I have liked him for a long time.'That was the sentence spoken by Aura casually, without burdens, but now it became a burden for Axel! He doesn’t know why! How could Aura confess liking someone so casually? Especially to Axel! Didn't she know that...‘Know what?’ Axel thought, dismissing the sentence that was about to come out of his mind. A sentence that seemed impossible for him. A sentence that could not possibly happen. A sentence that made Axel’s heart race.“No way! After all, Aura is not allowed to like anyone, at least not now, not until I make sure that Aura is truly not carrying my child!” Axel mumbled, trying to find reasons to calm his uneasy heart.But still, no matter how hard Axel tried, his hOne hour later...Aura warmly shook hands with the marketing manager, hoping for a good collaboration. The time and location for the photo shoot had already been set, now they just had to execute it. Aura hoped there wouldn't be any obstacles later, both in terms of preparation and execution.Honestly, Aura felt a bit nervous because, after all, this was her first advertising program that she has undertaken. Aura still lacked experience. Hopefully, it wouldn't be much different from shooting the music videos she usually did for her albums!Hah! If it weren't for Ji Hwan's insistence, Aura probably wouldn't have accepted this offer. Her manager could be so annoying! Even though Aura was aware that Ji Hwan was doing this for her own good. Who could guarantee that Aura would continue to shine in the music industry, right? The future is uncertain!Especially with more newcomers who could potentially be Aura's competitors! Newcomers who might have better vocal quality and
Angela sat across from her manager, looking irritated. She couldn't accept the information she had just heard."How did that ad end up in Ae Ra's hands? Didn't she never take advertising offers?" Angela grumbled, making her manager silent for a moment before answering cautiously, not wanting to further provoke the artist's emotions. A slight misstep, and Angela could be a bomb that exploded without warning! That deadly."It's true, but it seems Ji Hwan persuaded her until Ae Ra decided to accept the advertising offer.""But why did the company choose Ae Ra over me? Didn't I previously become their brand ambassador? Even though you said the contract period ended, can't it be extended?" Angela complained, not accepting it."I don't know, but I've applied for a contract extension, yet they rejected it without providing a clear reason. There's nothing we can do if they reject it, right?""As a manager, you should find a way to keep that contract from slipping away fr
Aura’s face paled, she didn't expect Ji Hwan to suddenly appear at her house without notice! Aura cursed irritably. Since Axel's arrival, she rarely had a peaceful life! There was always something that made her heart race! Eventually, her heart might protest if startled like this continuously! "Alright, I'll be home shortly. Do you want to wait at home or meet at the office?" Aura asked to make sure."At your home.""Okay!"Axel stared at Aura, who had just hung up the phone, looking panicked."What's wrong, Miss?""Oppa is at my home! We have to go to my home now!""Oppa?" Axel repeated, confused."Ji Hwan Oppa!" Aura explained irritably."Ohh!"Thirty minutes later..."Where have you been, Ae Ra-ya?""I just went to the mall for a while after vocal practice.""That's not what I meant. What I'm asking is, for the past few weeks, have you really been staying at the hotel? Why didn't you come back home?""Didn't I say yesterday
"Can't you come up with a more sensible idea?" grumbled Aura in frustration.How could Axel suggest such an idea? Especially when Aura was living here out of necessity! Axel forced her! And with just two and a half months left, why buy an apartment unit here? Next to Axel? No! It could become gossip material!"Is there something wrong with my idea? Isn't it better than you lying all the time? Besides, the apartments here are good for investment," replied Axel with an innocent face. Aura rolled her eyes in annoyance at Axel's question.'What's wrong with his idea? Obviously, there's a lot wrong!' thought Aura, but she didn't want to argue. Exhausting!"Whatever it is, I'm not doing it. I don't want to buy an apartment here, especially being your neighbor! What if my fans find out we live in the same complex? It will be gossip! I don’t want my name to be used as gossip material by the journalist!""But...""Stop! It doesn't need to be discussed anymore, I defin
Aura rubbed her full stomach, looking satisfied with the menu chosen by Axel. Everything tasted delicious to Aura. It seemed that Axel had a good taste in choosing food! It cannot be denied that in some aspects, Axel can be relied upon, not just always making her upset.Axel is attentive and always protects Aura from unexpected things.Axel always pays attention to Aura’s eating patterns, so it’s no wonder that every morning that man diligently struggles in the kitchen and prepares breakfast for Aura, even though she never asks for breakfast to be made for herself! And what’s equally surprising, Aura must admit that Axel can cook very well because the food he serves tastes delicious. Really. Even at the office, Axel always reminds the time for lunch so that Aura’s stomach illness doesn’t flare up.And there are still some other things that Aura has just realized at this moment."After this, where do you want to go, Miss?""Just home. I want to rest. I feel v
Meanwhile, Max frowned in confusion when he saw an unknown number calling him. Who could it be? He rarely socializes. He doesn’t like small talk with others. It’s better to work than to do useless things. It’s no wonder his friends are limited, only a handful of people know his phone number. So when an unfamiliar number calls him, it’s understandable that Max would wonder, right?"Hello?""Max?""Yes, who am I speaking to?"Laughter sounded on the other side. Laughter that didn't seem unfamiliar, but Max still couldn't remember who was calling him at the moment. The factor of age made his memory decline."So, you've forgotten me now? I'm Lionel Kim, Max," Lionel replied, pretending to complain, making Max feel guilty."Oh, sorry! I didn't expect you to be in Korea, Sir.""It's okay. Do you have time today?""Of course. I can't refuse if a busy man like you wants to meet, Sir.""Don't mock me, I've retired from my job as a director now," Lionel rep
Axel turned off the radio, not wanting to disturb Aura who was sound asleep. He drove the car carefully, even slowing down to avoid waking Aura with any bumps. No wonder the car's speed now resembled that of a snail—so slow.Axel repeatedly glanced at Aura's face, her eyes tightly closed. Quite captivated, as they say a woman's true beauty is revealed when they are sleeping or at least when they just wake up, right? And Axel had seen both.Both were beautiful without a hint of makeup, and even when just waking up, Aura looked more beautiful and sexy with a bit of messy, but Axel liked it that way. It looked natural. No wonder Axel is fascinated. Axel was startled when he realized his own thoughts just now."Beautiful? Like her? Fascinated? Is that wrong? I must be too tired, that's why I'm so confused like this!" Yet, no matter how many times he denied it, Axel couldn't ignore the reality in front of him. The reality that was right there."Beautiful, but wh
Ji Hwan furrowed his brow as he followed Aura's car entering one of the exclusive apartment complexes, a place often inhabited by top-tier artists.‘When did Ae Ra buy an apartment here? I feel like I've never helped her with this!’ Ji Hwan thought.Indeed, while Aura built her career and lived in two countries, Indonesia and Korea, Ji Hwan was the one who managed all of Aura's assets if she wanted to make a purchase. Like a house, car, apartment and so on. Aura never handled it herself as it would be very troublesome for her.And Ji Hwan had never dealt with the purchase of an apartment in this luxury complex. So why was Aura's car heading here? Wasn't it supposed to go to a hotel, as Aura mentioned a few days ago?Alarms were ringing in Ji Hwan's head. Could it be that Aura had been lying to him all this time? But what could be the underlying reason? Seriously, there were so many words running through Ji Hwan's mind right now, demanding answers as soon as possible!