{MATURE SCENE AHEAD] After taking a long shower, Cara walked into the room in her bathrobe and began humming a tune. She rummaged through her closet and found the perfect red dress for the evening. She changed into it and opened the first drawer of the dresser to take out the golden dangles. Once she was done with her makeup, she sprayed perfume on herself when Milo started to bark at her. “Yes, I remember!” She sprayed perfume on him and he did a happy dance. “Okay, how am I looking?” She turned to Milo, but the latter walked out of the room wagging his tail. She sighed and followed him out. She turned the lights dim in the hall and lit the scented candles turning the ambiance romantic and walked into the kitchen to take out lasagna from the microwave and placed the dinner nicely on the table near the big window from where they could see the bustling rush of the New York City. Cara looked around and everything was spot on, just like she wanted. “This is perfect! Keith is gonna lo

“Every time I try to be happy, they find a way to crush it. I’m convinced that I’ll never find joy. Maybe I’m born to lose everything.” Cara was absorbed in her thoughts as she made her way to the café. “Dad, the suffering doesn’t scare me! But how long is my punishment? Is my fate solely composed of suffering?” “Babe!” The sound of Keith’s voice caused her head to sharply pivot towards him. “I was waiting for you! Why aren’t you picking up my calls?” “I went out to get some fresh air.” Defeated, she answered. “Are you alright?” Cara nodded slowly in response to his question. “Okay. I’ve brought you something. Hurry up and change. We don’t want to be late for dinner!” He handed her a shopping bag. “Keith, I’m not in a mood!” “Please! I’ve planned everything. Don’t turn down my request!” Cara finally gave in to his pleading gaze and walked inside to change. Unaware of Keith, a man approached his car with caution, peeked through the window, and then ran off. “The file is in his c

Gradually, Cara’s forehead became dotted with beads of sweat after she drank the orange juice. Her heart rate picked up pace, and she dragged herself to the restroom, only to be hit with a sudden jolt of pain in the back of her head. “Mom, please don’t go!” Keith tried to stop his mother, his eyes frantically searching for Cara, but she was nowhere to be seen. “Son, I doubt she’s interested in meeting.” She withdrew her hand from his grasp. “You always disregard our wishes and expect us to comply with your decision. We had hoped you would steer the Ascent Group, but you decided to join the police force. You didn’t heed our warning about Natalie’s true nature and had to learn the hard way. Once again, you’ve found a girl who doesn’t meet our standards, and I fear you’ll end up embarrassed again.” Keith attempted to contradict her, but she shut him down. “Learn from Aries. He values his family’s reputation the most. He wasn’t really into Isla, but he proposed to her anyway because her

As the taxi drove through the city, Cara’s phone lit up with a text from Keith. “I can’t wait to see you, my beautiful bride!” A smile spread across her face as she read his text. “We’ve reached!” The driver pulled over outside Cara’s old apartment building. “Thanks,” she stepped out quickly, her heels clicking against the pavement as she made her way into the apartment complex. “God, I hope she’s home!” She repeatedly pressed the doorbell until Meghan eventually answered the door. “Cara? Oh, my god!” She covered her mouth. “You look amazing!” Cara smiled. “Thanks! Can I come in?” she asked, and Meghan nodded, holding the door open for her. “I won’t take long. I’m here to take my mom and dad.” “Mom and Dad?” she arched an eyebrow. “I left their painting here since I had no place to stay during that time. But now I’d take them to my home. A house that belongs to me!” She smiled. “No need to brag about it!” Meghan sneered. “Just take your stuff and show yourself out!” Cara nodde

[MATURE SCENE AHEAD] Aries, in the midst of signing significant documents, was interrupted by a knock at his door. “Come in!” He handed over the closed file to his assistant as Noah entered the room. Aries shot a glance at him and settled back, a familiar smirk playing on his lips. “Yes!” “Si- sir, I…” Noah felt an immediate sense of intimidation from Aries’s relentless gaze. His aura was so powerful and overwhelming that Noah was losing his confidence. “I don’t recall you stuttering last night! Take a seat, Mr. Manager.” Noah settled into the seat opposite him. “I’m sorry to dis-disturb you!” “I don’t bite, Noah!” Aries gracefully offered him a glass of water. “You can talk to me.” “Sir, I lack the necessary knowledge and experience for this important position. I’ll mess it up. I would rather not be on your blacklist.” He eventually spoke. “Please hire someone else.” “Do you think you can suggest what I should do?” Aries took a long drag from his cigarette. “No… absolutely