SJ rubbed his eyes tiredly as his lead bodyguard relayed that Elli has not been located yet. It’s already past midnight and he is still in his office, waiting for any news of her whereabouts.“The phone was her father’s last gift to her,” Florence had earlier berated at him. “What the hell came into your mind and acted like that? You overreacted and unmercifully destroyed her dignity in less than two minutes. And for what reason?! That gossip column on the internet!”“Did you remember what you told me?” She sneered angrily. “You said that you don’t give a damn if she will be hanging out with other men just as long as she doesn’t embarrassed herself. What happened to that statement?!”Florence then stormed out from his office and refused to speak with him.After that, he then called Kent Grayson and Thomas Jones to his office. He asked them if they knew where she went to, but they resp

Elli turned to her side on her bed, looking out the window, staring at the starry night sky and thinking of her parents. She wondered how they are doing and silently requested for a sign, telling her that they’re okay wherever they are.As she always does, she resorted to what’s going to make her feel alright.Racing.Because when she’s behind the wheel and the feeling of adrenaline rush in her, makes her temporarily all the hurt and pain she is going through.“Elli?”She slowly sat up when she heard Cherry’s voice outside her door. She stood up on the third knock and opened the door slightly, checking if she’s alone.“I brought you something to eat,” Cherry said with a smile after Elli closed the door. She walked towards the sitting area by the window and placed the tray down. “Master SJ made me sure that you will eat your dinner.”“I’m really not hungry,&r

SJ looked up from his Mac the following day and looked out the glass door that leads to the terrace, where Elli is working on the Grande project. He watched as she moved the mouse while her other hand is typing gently on the keyboards. She will from time to time stop and checked her notes that Florence had earlier brought with her.“You know you can work outside, if you want,” Florence commented sarcastically.He looked at one of his company’s VP and frowned, to which she only gave a nonchalant stare. Florence, who also became one of his good friends when she was introduced by Brian. She is one of the key persons who helped him, and the company become successful because of her hard work and dedication.“What time is Brian arriving?”Florence looked up from her work.“He’ll be here by lunchtime,” she answered. “He has a meeting with a supplier for all the equipment spare parts. Then, he’s g

SJ went out from his early the next day and headed straight downstairs. As he took the last few steps down, he saw William walked by him with a blanket in his arms. The butler immediately stopped and greeted him formally.“Where are you heading, William?” He asked patiently.“Madam fell asleep in her studio,” William answered calmly. “I’m going to put a blanket over her.”“Wait,” SJ said calmly. He looked at him before asking the questions that has been bothering him after he got back in his room. “Has she always had these nightmares? Ever since she started living here?”“Madam never really talks of the reason why she’ll be there at studio,” William responded after some thoughts. “All she tells us that she can’t sleep and so she paints to pass time until she will feel sleepy. She started being like this after the death of her father. Those late-night racing tha

SJ waited patiently for Elli to come down from her room that night for dinner. He looked up the stairs and finally saw her coming down, wearing a sleeveless, emerald knee length crepe fabric, dress with draped detail in the front and back, braided belt detail and a boat neckline.“Jasmine’s making me wear this,” she commented stiffly as she tried adjusting the dress to her comfort.He smiled down at her.“You look good, Elli,” he assured gently. “Stop fidgeting.”“I’m not used to wearing this,” she complained lightly. She looked up at him. “I’ll just go up and change into something comfortable.”SJ held her by the waist when she was about to turn and go up again. He brushed some hair off her face. “They’re waiting for us,” he remarked as he gestured his head towards the outdoor dining area. “There’s nothing wrong with what you’re wearin