LOGINThe following morning, the members of the HGS Clan gathered to discuss the matter that had lingered in their minds—the identity of the so-called Mr. Scammer.
We were seated around the long table in the lounge area, the atmosphere unusually serious. The usual laughter and teasing that often filled the air were absent. Instead, a quiet tension hung in the air.Kurt was the first to speak.“Zeke already conducted an investigation about the scammer that we discussed lasI stood frozen beside the sink, my fingers lightly gripping its edge as if letting go would make everything collapse around me.The silence in the room was suffocating.Bryle’s words echoed in my mind, over and over again—each one carrying the weight of his disappointment, his frustration… his pain. I closed my eyes tightly, my brows furrowing as a wave of irritation washed over me.Not at him.But to myself.Why did I let it get this far?I thought I was doing the right thing. I thought keeping everything to myself would protect him, would make things easier. But instead… I only pushed him away.“I can’t just leave it like this…” I whispered.My voice trembled.“No… I won’t.”Before doubt could stop me, I turned and ran.My footsteps echoed loudly as I rushed up the second floor, my heart pounding hard against my chest. I already knew where he was going. There was
Three days had passed since Bryle and I fell out, yet the silence between us remained as heavy as ever. It wasn’t the kind of silence that felt peaceful or temporary—it was the kind that lingered, stretching itself into every corner of the day, making even the simplest moments feel tense and incomplete.We weren’t arguing, but we weren’t talking either.Meanwhile, Lee Corp continued to improve—strangely, almost suspiciously so. Problems that once seemed impossible to resolve were now being handled with unexpected ease. It should have brought relief, yet the more things stabilized, the more uneasy I felt. Something about it didn’t sit right with me, like pieces of a puzzle falling into place without anyone actually solving it.Aside from that, I had buried myself in Blu Arte’s matters for the past three days. It was easier to focus on work than to confront the growing distance between Bryle and me. Haze had been helping me investigate, sticking by my side a
After finishing the tasks Aeun had placed on my desk, I leaned back in my chair and quickly checked my phone to see if Bryle had called or at least sent a message. But as usual, there was nothing.He had been sulking since last night. It was obvious—he left me in the room after asking about Jacob. He never returned that night. The next morning, I didn’t see him either; the maids said he had already left early for work.To be honest, I don’t know what to do anymore. I already have too many problems with the company, and now this conflict with Bryle has added to it. I feel increasingly restricted, as if every move I make is being limited.“Eli, have you finished everything I gave you?” Aeun asked as she suddenly entered my office. I smiled at her and gave a slight nod. She approached me, staring as if deep in thought.“Why? Do you have a question?” I asked.“Weird,” she muttered, frowning as she narrowed her eyes at me, as though
“What did you say? Jacob apologized to you?” I glanced at Aeun when I heard her faintly sharp tone. “And you forgave him just like that? Just like that? Didn’t you even make him pay for what he did to you?” “Aeun, why would I do that? He hasn’t done anything truly wrong to me. He said it was all Grandpa’s plan anyway, so what reason would I have to be angry at him?” “You know, you’re far too gullible,” Aeun snapped, dropping the folders she was holding from the table with a clatter, visibly frustrated. “You believe him so easily. You’re far too innocent, Eli. It’s obvious that Jacob is just manipulating you because he doesn’t want his image in your eyes to suffer! Wake up, Eli! You’re completely blinded by the goodness he’s showing you!” “It’s not like that. I just really know Jacob,” I defended quickly. “Maybe if you tried to get to know him, you’d find him kind too.” “Even if he can manipulate you, he won’t be able to foo
The weight of everything refuses to leave me. Even in silence, the problems surrounding Blu Arte’s and Lee Corp continue to echo inside my mind, overlapping until I can no longer separate one from the other. A sense of unease settles deep within me—what if the news has already reached the Lee clan? The thought alone is enough to make my chest tighten.I don’t even know what to prioritize anymore. One problem follows another, relentless and unforgiving. The companies I’ve been handling feel like they’re slipping from my control, and now, I find myself hesitating.I need space. I need to think.As I drive toward Bryle’s house, my mind remains clouded, my grip on the steering wheel slightly tighter than usual. But then—something catches my attention.I stopped.I stared at the familiar person I noticed.Fleur?She’s standing outside a convenience store… talking to Bryle.For a moment,
I still couldn’t get the problem with Blu Arte’s out of my mind. Absent-mindedly, I went home to Bryle’s house and headed straight to my room. I didn’t go to Bryle’s room where I had already grown used to sleeping beside him. Instead, I chose to isolate myself here so I could think clearly.I stared at the ceiling, trying to process every possible reason behind the gradual downfall of Blu Arte’s.Could Aeun and Haze possibly be right about their suspicions? What if they were correct—what if Fleur and Jacob were behind the scheme to destroy my company?No. I shouldn’t accuse them without solid proof that either of them is truly responsible.Besides, it seemed unlikely that Jacob would sabotage my company. He was one of Blu Arte’s sponsors. He would never do such a thing to me.I ran my hands over my face in frustration. I was already exhausted from overthinking everything happening in my life. I didn’t know what I was supposed to do anymor
A week has passed since I left Bryle's house. We haven't been in touch, so I have no updates on what happened between him and Fleur. He hasn't reached out either, leading me to think that perhaps our deal has concluded. I'm free once more, just as my life was before he entered it. Occasionally, I w
Without hesitation, I knelt down as he told me. He gently combed my hair and stroked my head as if he were petting me. I swallowed hard when his hand ran down my cheek and his thumb gently ran over my tongue. His actions ignited my dormant desire.He took off his towel so his cock immedi
"I'm delighted to personally meet a young and successful painter, Ms. Felicity. I'm thrilled you agreed to meet with us," Mr. Pacheco said, extending a handshake. Only two people were with Jacob and me at the table; they seemed like a married couple, sharing the same surname."Meeting new people is
I didn't expect to see Bryle here in the US. I almost forgot that his grandfather is from here, so it's possible he could come here whenever he wants. New York is vast, especially considering the entire US. But no matter how vast this place is, if fate wants us to meet again, no matter how much we







