Semua Bab The Life of Freedom I Long For: Bab 1 - Bab 10

Later, I heard from my friend Ally that Felix had gone into a frenzy after failing to reach me for so long. When I disappeared without a trace, he sent people everywhere to look for me.But since no one could find me, his temper grew worse by the day. He lashed out at everyone around him, cursing anyone who crossed his path. People became so terrified of upsetting him that they tiptoed around, too afraid to even mention my name.When I heard all this, I felt nothing at all. It was as if the person he was desperately searching for wasn't me.With the money his mother had given me, I settled down in Provenelle. I rented a small house and found a job in fashion design. It wasn't what I had studied, but I loved creating beautiful clothes. In this new place, no one could cage my imagination or freedom again. Even though I had to start from scratch, I was filled with energy and life.…Time flew by. In the blink of an eye, five years passed. My designs began to headline major fashion we

My eyes flashed with annoyance. What was there to regret?Just as I was about to speak, the door swung open from the outside. Felix's assistant walked in respectfully. "Sir, we weren't able to invite Miss Farah."Eleanor's eyes widened in shock. "That's impossible! I checked—she was supposed to be on today's flight."The assistant lowered his head and replied quietly, "Our people waited outside the whole day, but no one knew what she looked like, so they couldn't tell who she was."Eleanor's expression faltered in disappointment.I suddenly remembered seeing someone holding a sign for Farah at the airport earlier. I hadn't paid it any attention then, but now it all made sense—they were her people.The atmosphere in the room turned awkward, and Eleanor quickly forced a smile. "It's fine. I'll go meet her myself tomorrow. I'll make sure she agrees to the collaboration."The crowd immediately chimed in with encouragement."Eleanor, you're incredible. You'll definitely make it happ

The air froze in an instant. Everyone stared at me in shock and disbelief, their eyes wide with astonishment. Even Eleanor's expression shifted from surprise to worry.When some of the bodyguards saw that no one was backing down, they started reaching out to grab people. Felix's expression darkened in displeasure, and he barked, "Stop!"The bodyguards he brought immediately surrounded Davis' men. The tension in the room thickened as both sides stood locked in a standoff.Sensing that things were about to spiral out of control, I raised my voice to defuse the situation. "That's enough! We all know each other—there's no need to make a scene."I shook my head at Davis, signaling him to stand down. I knew he was only trying to defend me, but I didn't want this to escalate any further. After all, we were in his restaurant, and if the bodyguards started fighting, innocent people could easily get hurt.Getting my hint, Davis reluctantly waved his hand. "Stand down."His men obeyed immed

Felix looked utterly stunned, his expression darkening with growing frustration. "That's impossible!"Seeing how hurt he looked, I couldn't help but feel puzzled. Wasn't he the one who didn't love me? Was this sudden display of affection supposed to be an act?I let out a bitter laugh and tore through his pretense. "Felix, the only reason you've ever liked women is because they're new to you. You never truly loved me."He shook his head in a panic. "No, you've got it wrong."I didn't give him a chance to finish. "Enough. The past is over. No matter what we say now, it won't change what's already happened. Don't make me hate you more than I already do."His eyes widened sharply as if he couldn't believe his ears. "You… hate me?"I met his gaze without flinching. "Yes, I do."He froze, his face sinking into silence. I pointed at the door. "Go."Stiffly, he turned and walked out. As the door closed behind him, I heard his muffled voice. "Wait for me. I'll prove my sincerity."I p

He froze, utterly at a loss for words.I spoke calmly, my voice steady and composed. "I've always been a rational person. When I'm hurt, I know when to walk away. I spent ten years of my youth standing by your side through everything—ten years of wounds and heartbreak. Don't you think I earned it?"Without waiting for his answer, I stepped off the stage and left. Let people say what they wanted—because in my eyes, a woman's youth deserved an equal exchange.Felix stood there in a daze, hollow-eyed, as if his soul had left him. When Eleanor reached out to comfort him, he jerked away violently and barked, "Don't touch me!"Startled, Eleanor burst into tears, trembling all over, too afraid to try again.It didn't take long for the story to spread online. The public turned on me, calling me greedy, accusing me of using love as a way to chase money. They dug into my past, tearing apart my life piece by piece, but I didn't care. The moment I accepted that money, I'd built a heart of