Masuk“Now that is what I call a suit,” one of them remarked, leaning forward slightly with genuine interest. “The fabric alone speaks of quality, strength, and endurance. It’s sleek, modern, yet carries that timeless class that never goes out of style, just like a true vow. It perfectly captures the idea of standing firm and constant. I’ve been looking for something exactly like this for my most important commitments and milestones.”Another man beside him chuckled, nodding in complete agreement.“You won’t be the only one. Look around, everyone here is thinking the same thing. This brand… It’s not just clothing. It’s art with meaning. Whoever designs these pieces truly understands the weight of a promise and the beauty of something that lasts forever.”Even the critics and fashion editors, who were usually hard to please and quick to find fault, were nodding in genuine approval, scribbling notes rapidly in their books, clearly recognizing that tonight’s collection was something extraordin
“Leonel, look over there,” she murmured, subtly nodding toward the pair. “Do you see that man standing beside Agnes? He hasn’t taken his eyes off Kathalina since I first noticed him. And that look on his face… It’s not right at all. It’s like he’s undressing her with his eyes, or worse.”Leonel followed her gaze, studying the man closely. Just then, the stranger shifted his attention, turning fully toward Agnes. He leaned in with a charming, practiced smile, speaking to her in a soft, smooth tone, his body language relaxed and flirtatious as if he were completely focused on her.Leonel let out a quiet breath and turned back to Erica, trying to ease her obvious tension.“Erica, calm down,” he said gently, though he kept his voice low.“I think you’re just being extra cautious right now. I know you were terrified when Kathalina was suddenly kidnapped. I know you were scared out of your wits, and it’s only natural that after something that traumatic, your mind is telling you that every s
“There will be absolutely no settlement,” Leon added firmly, crushing the last spark of hope flickering in Alysa’s eyes. “And no one will step forward to protect them or cover up their actions this time. They will face every consequence according to the law and according to the company’s policies, which, I must remind everyone, were established to ensure justice and fairness.”Hearing this final verdict, Alysa’s legs turned to jelly; her knees buckled, and she nearly collapsed to the floor, forcing the guards to hold her up by her arms just to keep her upright.Meanwhile, Raol lowered his head completely, unable to look anyone in the eye. He stood in utter shame and defeat, fully aware that his name was now ruined and his life as he knew it was finally and completely over.Once the commotion and heated arguments had finally died down, it was time for the main program of the gala to begin. The guests quickly pushed the earlier chaos to the back of their minds, their focus shifting ent
“I told you! I told you I didn’t want to come here with you!” Raol hissed, his voice trembling with rage and fear as he began to blame everything on her.“But you wouldn’t listen! And now look at this mess we’re in! You’ve gone too far this time! You crossed the line and offended these people again and again, dragging me down with you!”But Alysa, already unhinged and blinded by pain and humiliation, reacted like a madwoman. Instead of backing down, she lashed out at him, hitting and scratching at him wildly.“It’s your fault too! You agreed! You led the way!” she screamed.Raol was already older, weaker, and no match for her wild, desperate strength. He stumbled backward under her assault, pushed aside and nearly falling in front of everyone.Then, as if she had completely lost all sense of self preservation and the fear she felt just moments ago had vanished into thin air, Alysa turned her attention back to Thirdie and Kathalina.She glared at them with burning hatred, her eyes wild
A handsome man had appeared in front of Kathalina in the blink of an eye, his movement fast and precise. It was his hand that had connected hard against Alysa’s cheek, hitting her with such tremendous force that her head snapped violently to the side.She stumbled backward, her legs nearly giving way, and instantly tasted a sharp, metallic flavor filling her mouth. When she pressed her tongue against her lip, she realized it had split open, she was bleeding, all because of the strength behind that single blow.Dazed and in pain, she looked up, and what she saw made her blood run cold.The man was staring down at her with terrifying intensity, his eyes burning with a fierce, unmasked wrath. His gaze was deadly, sharp as a blade, and it sent a clear, silent warning straight to her soul.“ If you dare lay even one finger on her, I will kill you right here, right now.”The sheer killing intent radiating from him was so overwhelming, so suffocating, that all her anger instantly dissolved i
It was a small, calm, and knowing smirk that slowly curved her lips. There was no anger in it, only the quiet confidence of someone who held all the cards.Ironically, those very rules and policies Alysa was confidently using to defend herself? Kathalina herself had written and established them years ago. She created those guidelines specifically to protect employees from workplace bullying, abuse of authority, and unfair treatment, intending to make the company a safe and professional place.But clearly, Alysa had never bothered to actually read or understand the full details and clauses written under those rules. She only remembered the parts she thought she could use to her advantage.And unfortunately for her, Kathalina knew every single illegal and unethical thing they had done at the branch office.Just yesterday, after leaving the event venue, Kathalina had personally asked Leon to launch a full investigation into their activities, while they were dining together at a restaura
Kathalina pulled back quickly, her face flushing. “Steve!” she hissed, trying to glare at him.Thirdie gave Steve a calm, unimpressed look, the kind that could freeze an entire boardroom…but his gaze held a flicker of something unreadable, not anger, not annoyance, just quiet control.“Still talk t
After Jeff and Steve returned to the private room, Thirdie and Kathalina were already standing.“We’ll head back to the office now,” Thirdie said, glancing at Kathalina with a calm, gentle smile… a smile he only ever gave to her.But the moment he turned toward the door, his expression changed. The
For a moment, neither of them spoke. The quiet between them felt fragile, like something rebuilt after being broken, careful not to fall apart again.Kathalina looked out the window again, but this time her reflection was smiling, faintly calm, thoughtful, almost peaceful.When they reached her comp
Thirdie leaned back in his seat, his gaze fixed sharply on the rearview mirror. His voice was calm, but his tone carried quite a weight. “Something to say, Mr.?”Kathalina blinked, realizing she had forgotten the obvious. “Oh….my bad. I forgot to introduce you properly.”She turned to Steve with







