It was nothing short of a fairytale dream to Andrea. She had walked the aisle and into the arms of the man that she had long envisioned to be hers for the rest of her life. With a smile that could melt even the strongest of hearts, she held onto Gryphon’s hand and walked to the altar with him. They then kneeled on the first step to continue the ceremony.
At the seats, Parker leaned on her husband and dreamily watched the ceremony. When Gryphon rejected the first marriage interview they got for him, she thought that her son would never get married. She worked desperately to find a good bride for her son; sometimes, it was not even anything worthy. It came to a point that she just wanted Gryphon to meet a girl.
Who knew that even after she showed that album to Andrea, the heaven-sent girl didn’t drop out of the wedding? Moreover, after pushing Ashley
The weather outside was so clear that the blue sky was a witness to everything that happened. The groom with blood on his sleeves and fists walked along the deserted street, having no more energy to yell for his wife’s name. He wanted to kill Mathias for the sick act, but he wanted Andrea to see it. He had to find his wife first before becoming evil again.Following the trail of the wet train, he soon arrived at a winding road that headed to their hotel. There were a lot of shops around, but it was too early for them to be open. That was why, when he saw a lot of people crowding around, he figured he already found Andrea. He just… didn’t know what he would see.He stepped closer and closer, his heart pounding louder until it was the only thing that he could hear. The people murmured in the background, and he hoped he would have to call an amb
Bang! A loud sound came from the recovery room where Mathias was. Gryphon ended up beating his face quite well that day that he was indeed sent to the hospital. There was a crack on his cheekbone, and Mathias couldn’t even talk because of the strain it gave his injury.It didn’t help that Gryphon and Andrea continued with their reception and still behaved like nothing big happened at their wedding. The blonde bitch even had the gall to make a rather sympathetic post about how she would stand strong against the attack of the ex-boyfriend. In a fight like this, the Internet was quick to pick which side to fight for.They didn’t name Mathias in anything, but everyone who knew Andrea had an idea who the ex-boyfriend was. Even the person billed for the damages pointed his finger at the ex-boyfriend.Tha
Mathias’s face was still a little swollen that morning, and it even looked like the hematoma would never go away. Then again, he knew that it was only like this because the bone was still healing. He shouldn’t force his body to get rid of the scar of his failure. Heh, it was not a hundred-percent failure if the people never forgot about how Andrea was not as innocent as she was presented to be.Today, they were getting called in for an early morning meeting. If he had to speak to a lot of people, he should at least do something about this bruise on his face. He then looked down and raided Andrea’s makeup drawer for anything he could use.It’s been months since that woman had last come here, but she didn’t get to take any belonging she had. Everything—from her jewelry to her dirty laundry—was still here in Mathias’
Even if she was scared when Mathias went charging toward Gunther like a bull, Andrea felt like she was listening to music when he started screaming while being dragged away. He had cursed all three of them, but she only tilted her chin up. With all the evidence they recovered from the financial records and Gunther’s testament, Mathias was surely going to jail for a long time. What they used to sink Grandeur and other parties that got in their way easily raked up millions, and everyone here knew how Mathias had to forge those receipts. If they didn’t sell, they would all sink with him. They were all successful people—as they called themselves. There was no way they would end up in a ditch if there was a fall guy. It was ruthless, but Mathias Hall was just one man. Gryphon Pearce was an empire.
She was lucky. Andrea didn’t know how lucky that cursed woman could be. Perhaps, the only one stuck in a perpetual pit of misfortune was Andrea. The owner of VNVS stood next to the glass wall behind her desk in her office. It was covered by a long black starry curtain, but she was leaning at the frame and staring out at the moment.Just earlier, she heard that Mr. Roberts pinned everything on Mathias, absolving everyone else in his office and the people that were supposed to be pulling it off with him. That was why Melody got away scot-free, even if evidence dictated her participation in embezzling millions from Monarch. It even seemed that the police didn’t pursue her as well.Only Mathias was going to prison for a few years. Hopefully, he would die there. Else, his return would be another nightmare. It’s just that Andrea looked at her own ca
The audacity of this man! Melody opened her mouth to retaliate, but she had no words to say. In a fit of rage, she stomped and barked at Leon’s face. “How dare you insinuate that I’m no good?! Have you seen Andrea and her tasteless—!”“Young lady, why would I not accuse you of being good for nothing? You keep on looking down on Andrea whose watches have sold for millions, while your only achievement is a fraud claim of designing Winter Equinox.” Leon turned his nose up at her. “If you only have spit for VNVS and its owner, I’d rather that you leave our building at once. Don’t wait for Security to pick you up.”“Or I could call the police.” Rita had her phone up to her face as if calling someone. “Don’t be too scared, though. After all, there’s a first time for everyt
The vigor of the people channeled in the movements of their lips and the song of their utensils against the plates. Chatter and laughter melded with the sounds of the lively family restaurant that Andrea chose to eat at. It was the closest to the mall and was her personal favorite, even after tasting a lot of high-end places where Gryphon normally dined.However, her smile was for Sammy, who didn’t hesitate to come with her. Her wardrobe needed new swimsuits for the honeymoon, and that was something that she didn’t think Ashley could help her with. Moreover, the man was also busy with work.Andrea then spoke after she finished her entrée. “Sammy, thanks for today. I didn’t know what to do if I have to shop on my own. My sense of fashion is stuck to budget stores and thrift shops.”
Smooth jazz music played in the background as Gryphon stayed at the bar of the megayacht way after dark. He had left Andrea with Sammy, the two discussing the photoshoot with the photographer. Even if he didn’t want to stay out of sight of his wife, he had a feeling that someone would be messing with his dream peaceful vacation.He placed the glass down after downing a shot. There was nothing on him because he didn’t have to pay for anything, and he pretty much didn’t want Andrea to call him while he was out here. He held the glass and kept on moving it in circles as if swirling the invisible liquid.“Why is the famed Mrs. Pearce not with you?” A woman crept to the seat next to him. She sat on the high stool from the side closer to him, not caring if the slit of her short skirt crept to her hip as the skirt rode way higher than it