Masuk“You were the one who had a nosebleed back then, and yet you accused me.”
The metallic taste still lingered in Pandora’s mind. She muttered to herself, trying to calm those terrifying memories. Kingston’s blood was clotting rapidly, so she had to act quickly, doing everything she could to stop whatever was happening—with the help of Kingston’s staff.There was a brief argument when Pandora suggested calling a doctor. They seemed to disagree, had no choice but to give in.Strangely“You were the one who had a nosebleed back then, and yet you accused me.”The metallic taste still lingered in Pandora’s mind. She muttered to herself, trying to calm those terrifying memories. Kingston’s blood was clotting rapidly, so she had to act quickly, doing everything she could to stop whatever was happening—with the help of Kingston’s staff.There was a brief argument when Pandora suggested calling a doctor. They seemed to disagree, had no choice but to give in.Strangely enough, after the doctor arrived to examine him, there was no dire diagnosis. Kingston’s organs were found to be in good condition. The doctor himself didn’t believe what he was saying.However, given the symptoms, the doctor still prescribed medication, which now sat on the nightstand.“Sister Panda, has Daddy woken up yet?”Aceli again....Who knows how many times the door had suddenly opened, then closed again once the little girl didn’t get a definite answer. Pandora just ga
Where does she want to go....Kingston’s surprises and gifts were more than enough to justify seeking something new just to soothe her own feelings. Besides, Pandora didn’t want to be selfish when she realized how pale Kingston looked. So she decided to go home after taking off her wedding dress.They were in the car. Halfway through the way home, and throughout that entire stretch, beads of sweat kept appearing, to be wiped away by Kingston’s shirt sleeve. The man seemed to be overheating, even though there was no option but to rely on natural cooling or turn on the AC at a low temperature.“Shouldn’t we go to the doctor? You need to get checked out.”Several times, Pandora brushed away stray strands of her hair. She accepted whatever decision Kingston made, even when he chose to lower the window.She received no sign of agreement regarding the suggestion she’d offered. Kingston wasn’t interested, evident from the way he didn’t even glance her way. He was so foc
“I’m Holly, and my assistant is Marina. Nice to meet you, Pandora.”A brief introduction, yet Pandora didn’t understand how Holly knew her name, since she hadn’t said a word—only offering a faint, hesitant smile to the two strangers beside her.“Ready to see your wedding dress?”Pandora nodded, then she began to speak. “Yes.”Holly gently parted the black fabric covering the mannequin draped in a wedding dress. There was a name tag. No wonder—now Pandora understood how Holly had been able to address her by name.The dress had a sweet, cloud-like charm that caught Pandora’s attention. It wasn’t overly adorned, which kept it from feeling too opulent, but the scattered pearls and the twisted fabric details were more than enough to make it an expensive gown.Sweet and expensive. That combination sparked a burst of admiration. Pandora couldn’t look away, fixated on the extraordinarily stunning design.“Do you like it?”Pandora gazed at Holly with eyes near
“Come in, Miss. You can wait here for a moment.”As Helios guided her through the skyscraper, Pandora could scarcely imagine how much money had been invested in building the magnificent structure that Kingston owned.She felt uneasy when, with a single step, she was met by a freezing cold temperature. The all-white room was partially partitioned by glass walls. Before Pandora lay a striking view of the outside. The other buildings seemed to hold a captivating allure, but Pandora had a few questions to ask. She had to stop Helios, who was about to close the room’s door.“Will King be long?”“Probably just a little longer, Miss. Please be patient.”That was all. For a moment, Helios held back, perhaps waiting for Pandora to say something important before making sure he could leave.“Is there nothing else you want to ask, Miss?”Pandora shook her head slightly, and at that moment she watched the door close slowly. Alone in such a quiet place. Pandora immedia
“Helios is waiting for you.”Although she didn’t fully understand the reason for Helios’ sudden appearance, Pandora still gestured in response to Anna’s words. A short while ago, after accompanying Anna to make a payment at the bank, they had ended up at the campus because, as a scholarship recipient, Pandora had been instructed via email to submit her re-registration form to ensure the administrative process went smoothly.She never expected that... after finishing all that, Helios would come to pick her up. The man Anna described as too cold to approach had even opened the back door of the car.“Please, Miss. Sir asked me to pick you up.”“I can go home by taxi. He shouldn’t be dictating my schedule. My business with Anna isn’t finished yet,” Pandora said, a bit annoyed. Being out in the scorching midday sun was all thanks to Kingston’s interference.Earlier that morning, Pandora had actually woken up early, but she couldn’t escape the slightest touch of the ar
Pandora’s fingers anxiously rummaged through the contents of the closet again and again. She had forgotten something important. She couldn’t find a single sanitary pad she could use right now. But couldn’t possibly go out just to buy one, while she was still wrapped in a white towel that barely reached her thighs, her wet hair wrapped in a matching cloth. Now, who could she ask for help to do this noble deed for her? Pandora froze, thinking of the person closest to her. Kingston.... He was the only man just one door away from her after they’d decided not to linger too long in the bathroom. “King...,” Pandora called softly. Her face peeked through the crack of the open door to observe the broad shoulders facing away from her. “King....” Once more, louder this time. At least that was the firm way to get Kingston’s attention. His half-naked body turned to face the walk-in closet door, waiting for more words to come from Pandora’s lips. “I need your he
"Faster, Grandpa. Panda is getting closer."Aceli said this to urge Chris to crawl faster, even though Pandora had only walked to the door of her own room. She stared down from where she stood. Occasionally glancing down to see if the wild animal Kingston was still roaming freely, and that was the
A deafening scream echoed in the distance—somewhat faint, but intriguing enough for Pandora to turn toward the door. She felt strange and confused. It was unusual for Aquela's shrill voice to fill the entire mansion, even with the door closed, still conveying the woman's hysterical fear."Chris, he
Kingston's decision raised a big question that lingered unresolved in Pandora's mind. She didn't understand why the man was willing to sacrifice something precious—a love that was still desired—just to gain Chris's trust.Pandora should have stopped Chris from following her father's principles and
"Where is Aceli?""In her room, sir."Voleski followed Kingston's footsteps anxiously as he reached the room faster. The man sat on the edge of the bed. He called Aceli softly and turned her body from its side to lie on her back."What did the doctor say?""She has a very high fever, sir."Voleski







