MasukDarian's POV"Hi, do you remember me?""Oh yes, I remember you. You're the lady who interviewed me. Lauren, right?""Yes, you're right. I see you've resumed your duties.""Yes, I did. I arrived in the early hours of Monday, unpacked, and resumed my duties the same day.""Oh, great. I hope to see you around. I want to get to know you better.""Oh, yes. Thank you. I'll see you around. Thank you for accepting my application.""You're welcome. Bye.""Goodbye."I hear retreating footsteps, followed by another set approaching my office. It must be my accountant.She stops in front of my office and knocks."What do you want? I didn't call for you.""Oh, sir, I know you didn't call for me, but I want to see you. Can I come in?""What do you want?"She twists the doorknob and enters my office.Scarlet. She told me her name was Scarlet, but it's a lie.I actually recognized her the second she walked into my office, but I pretended not to know her. I wanted to know why she showed up at my house.
Amelia's POVHello, I'm Lauren, your interviewer. I'd like you to resume duties on Monday. We'd prefer you to stay in the guest house. And one more thing, I'd like you to wear a lot of makeup. Don't worry, we'll discuss everything once you officially resume duties.I have read the message for the twentieth time today.Makeup? She wants me to wear makeup. This is a condition of the job. Well, I don't have a problem with it. I also plan to wear makeup. I don't want Darian to recognize me easily.I'm afraid he'll fire me once he recognizes me. I don't want him to recognize me immediately. I want to be able to achieve my goals before he recognizes me. To do that, I have to disguise my appearance. This is great news. I don't have a problem with that.I'll wear as much makeup as they want me to.**MondayI resume my duties after moving into the guest house. It's a separate building from the main house, located at the back and a little distance away from it.I'm glad they put me in a separa
Amelia's POV"Hello, where are you? I just arrived at the restaurant.""Alright, I'm coming to you now," Lucian replies from the other end.I end the call and wait for him. He soon comes out and sees me."Let's go in," he says as he proceeds into the restaurant. I follow him, and he leads me to a table at the far end of the restaurant.He pulls out a chair for me, and after I sit down, he sits opposite me."What would you like to have? I ordered a cocktail while waiting. Would you like to have one?""No, I'd like a non-alcoholic drink. I drove here, and I can't afford to get drunk," I tell him."Alright." He waves down the waitress. "Give her a list of the non-alcoholic drinks you have," he tells her.The waitress brings the menu and points out the non-alcoholic and low-alcohol drinks."Alright, I'll have this wine. It's sweet, right?""Yes, you'll love it.""Alright.""What would you like to eat?""The drink is okay. This meeting is supposed to be short, right?"He nods before waving
Rory's POV"You can't say that. You know very well the child is yours. It's okay if you need more time to process the situation, but you can't outright reject your child. You need to accept her. And if you want a DNA test, you can get one. A DNA test will clear every doubt you have," Amelia says.I don't know why she's been speaking up for Beatrice. She and Beatrice have been on opposite sides for a long time. Why is she suddenly taking her side?"A DNA test...?" I whisper."Yes, a DNA test. You'll be able to confirm whether she's your child or not.""What happens after the confirmation?" I ask, facing her."What?""What happens after?""Then... you'll take responsibility. Isn't that how it's supposed to be?""Why would I take responsibility for a child I didn't have a say in? She didn't consult me. She carried the baby and gave birth alone. She didn't need my help making decisions, so why would she need my help right now?" I groan.Since she's taking Beatrice's side, I might as well
Beatrice's POV"What's going on? Why are you two together? Have you reconciled? Wow, this is surprising but scary at the same time," Rory laughs as he rises to his feet to welcome us."Beatrice has something to say to you. I'm here to support her," Amelia says as she grabs a seat by the window.I sit in the visitor's chair directly across from him."Alright, what can I get for you?" he asks, staring at me."I'm here to talk to you. I have something I need to confess to you.""Oh yeah? Are you here to explain why you blocked me? Why did you block me? I came to your house, but you refused to see or speak to me. Can you tell me where you've been these past few months?" He settles behind his desk and asks."It's exactly why I'm here. I'm here to answer your questions," I respond."Alright, tell me. What's up with you? And why have you been telling Amelia lies about us? You told her we're seeing each other, which isn't true. I can't remember the last time I saw or spoke to you.""We're not
Amelia's POVI've only had one thought in my head since I left the hospital—a baby.The desire to have my own child. I've been feeling jealous of Beatrice since I held her baby. Yes, you might find it funny, but I don't. I have honestly been feeling jealous of her. Even as I leave the hospital after visiting her for the second time, I can't stop thinking about her child.I remember how adorable her baby was.Is this what they call baby fever? Yes. I'm having baby fever. And like Beatrice, I want a child with the man I love. Darian.I know I promised never to think or talk about him anymore. I promised not to see him anymore. But I'm having second thoughts.Well, I won't see him anymore since he's married. But before I end my connection with him, I want his baby inside me.Yes, you heard that right. I want a baby with Darian. Just like Beatrice had a baby with Rory, I want a baby with Darian.I'll raise the child myself. I won't involve Darian in the child's life, but to achieve my goa







