Sherly's fingers moved swiftly over the keyboard as she composed another email, attaching a crucial piece of evidence: a photo capturing Elisia in a secret meeting at a hotel. In the image, she was seen conversing with a figure who sent shivers down the three men's spines: Harver Rolin, the son of Joseph from his first marriage, and a known adversary of Keisley.
As Hideous, Kyle, and Keisley gathered around Keisley's desk once more, anticipation filled the room. With a sense of urgency, Hideous opened the email, revealing the incriminating photo.Keisley's jaw clenched as his eyes locked onto Harver's face, a surge of anger coursing through him. His eyes went dark as he thought of this man messing with not only him but his whole family. "That conniving snake," he spat, his voice laced with contempt. "I knew he was up to no good."Hideous studied the photo intently, his mind already racing with the implications of Elisia's association with their enemy's son. "This complicates things," he murmured, his brow furrowing with concern. "We need to tread carefully."Knowing that Harver is involved with this, this isn't just a simple scheme. That man is really a cunning person, and he won't let anyone get away from his grasp. Knowing that he has an upper hand right now, he'll never let this go. After all, killing Keisley's reputation is equivalent to killing Monternegro's reputation as well.Kyle's expression hardened as he assessed the situation. "We can't let them get away with this," he declared, his tone resolute. "We'll need to strategize our next move."With the evidence before them, the Montenegro family knew they were facing a formidable adversary. But united in their resolve, they were prepared to confront whatever challenges lay ahead.As Hideous, Kyle, and Keisley gathered around Hideous' desk, they opened the email Sherly had sent them again. The atmosphere in the room grew tense even more as they scrolled through the evidence contained within.Hideous's brows furrowed deeply as he absorbed the contents of the email. "This changes everything," he murmured, his voice heavy with disbelief.Kyle's expression darkened as he studied the evidence. "So, Elisia's been playing us all along," he said, his tone laced with anger.Keisley's hands clenched into fists as he processed the information. He smirked as if he wanted to mock himself. "I can't believe I fell for her lies," he muttered, his voice filled with frustration.Hideous nodded, his mind racing with the implications of the newfound evidence. "We need to confront her about this," he declared, his voice firm with resolve.With Sherly's evidence in hand, the three men knew they had a critical piece of leverage against Elisia. As they prepared to confront her, they braced themselves for the inevitable confrontation that lay ahead.CCTV footage was attached to it, and it was all crucial evidence to prove Keisley's innocence.As they made their way to L Corporation, Hideous and Sherly discussed their strategy.They needed to talk to Elisia's father and see if there was a scheme with him. After all, Elisia's father has the intention to do that as well."I need you to be careful, Sherly," Hideous cautioned, his voice low but firm. "Elisia is cunning, and we don't know what she might try if she feels threatened."Sherly nodded in understanding, her jaw set with determination. "I'll tread carefully, Dad. But we can't let her get away with this. Also, if her father is involved, then let's let her eldest brother deal with him. He's more prominent in this line of work after all, right?"Seeing his father smiling like this, Hideous nodded his head. "Yes, let's do that."Arriving at L Corporation, they were greeted by the imposing facade of the building. Inside, they were met with a flurry of activity as employees bustled about their tasks."We need to find Jude Lim," Hideous said, his eyes scanning the bustling lobby. "He's the key to unraveling this mess."As they were escorted through the corridors of L Corporation, Sherly couldn't help but marvel at the grandeur of the surroundings.This is different from his eldest brother's company. Her eldest brother's company is more minimalistic, but this one was a little overboard. The grandeur of the decoration is really more than Sherly could imagine."Wow, Dad, you really do have a way of making an entrance," she remarked with a smirk, nudging him playfully. "We're not even in our territory," she added.Hideous chuckled softly, a glint of pride in his eyes. "It did not come with the territory, Sherly. Years of hard work and dedication."Sherly nodded, impressed but not surprised. Of course, Sherly knows about it because she herself is in this kind of situation in the underworld. "Well, it's certainly paying off now," she said, casting a knowing glance at her father.Hideous simply smiled, his expression humble yet confident. "Let's focus on the task at hand, shall we? We have work to do.""You guys are here," Jude Lim started as he entered the lobby of his office. "So, when is the wedding of my lovely daughter and your son, Keisley?" he added.Sherly and Hideous exchanged a glance, their smiles faltering slightly at Jude Lim's question. This man did not even bother to greet them, but he had the guts to ask them about marriage. Isn't it too shameless?"Well, Mr. Lim," Hideous replied, his tone measured. He narrowed his eyes and said, "We're here today to discuss matters of a different nature." He put his chin on his palm and his elbow on his cross leg.Sherly, though seething internally, maintained her composure. "Yes, we're here to address some recent developments that require your attention." Her smile makes Jude a little uneasy, but he does not let it go. After all, this is a great chance for him and his company.Jude Lim raised an eyebrow, his demeanor shifting slightly as he registered the seriousness in their voices. "Oh, and what might those be?"Hideous cleared his throat, his gaze unwavering. "It seems there has been some confusion regarding the relationship between our families."Sherly nodded in agreement. "Indeed. We've come to clarify certain matters and ensure that there are no misunderstandings."Jude Lim's expression remained unreadable as he listened intently to their words, a sense of tension hanging in the air as they prepared to address the issues at hand.What misunderstanding? Hideous son got his daughter pregnant and told him that everything was just a misunderstanding? Is this man telling him that his son won't be able to be responsible?Jude Lim's insistence on the marriage grated on Sherly's nerves, her patience wearing thin with each passing moment. Of course, he won't let this matter go as easily as they could. He won't let this opportunity that his daughter gave him expand his business. She will now be part of the Montenegro family, and all he could do is push this matter.Seeing this wasn't going to be easy, Sherly exchanged a brief glance with her father, Hideous, before turning her attention back to Jude, her expression hardening."Mr. Lim, I've already made it abundantly clear that there will be no marriage between your daughter and my brother," Sherly stated firmly, her tone leaving no room for negotiation.Sherly won't allow a scheming woman into her family. If her brothers get married, she'll make sure that those women are all innocent and lovely, not scheming at all.Jude's brows furrowed in irritation at Sherly's defiance. "And why is that? You speak as if you have the authority to dictate such matters."Sherly's lips curled into a sardonic smile. She really doesn't know what kind of person this is that could push what he wanted. "Authority or not, Mr. Lim, the decision stands. We have no intention of entertaining your daughter's false claims and manipulative schemes."Jude's frustration was palpable as he leaned forward, his voice laced with indignation. "False claims? Manipulative schemes? What nonsense are you spouting?" She glared at Sherly before looking at Hideous. "Senator Montenegro, isn't this too much to let your daughter interfere with this?"Hideous looked at Jude and sighed. "What her daughter is saying is only what his son wanted. Besides, they won't come here without knowing everything.""So you guys won't take this responsibility?"Sherly met Jude's gaze head-on, her tone dripping with sarcasm. "Oh, spare us the theatrics, Mr. Lim. We're not naive enough to be fooled by your daughter's antics. If you're so concerned about marriage, perhaps you should focus on finding a suitable match for Elisia elsewhere."Jude's face flushed with anger at Sherly's brazen words. "How dare you speak to me in such a manner! You forget your place, young lady!"Sherly's laughter rang out mockingly, her eyes flashing with defiance. "My place? My place is right here, standing up to those who seek to manipulate and deceive. And as for your daughter, I have no doubt she'll find plenty of suitors willing to overlook her deceptions." She smirked in front of Jude and said, "Do you think you can get whatever you want? Sorry, I am here in this family and I will protect it.Hideous observed the exchange between Sherly and Jude Lim with a measured expression, his keen eyes taking in every subtle nuance of the conversation. Seeing that his daughter was winning the talk, he looked at her. When Sherly posed her question with calculated precision, Hideous could sense the tension in the air, waiting for Jude's response."Do you really not know anything about it?"Jude Lim's demeanor shifted slightly, his confidence wavering for a brief moment before he regained his composure. "Of course, I'm aware that Elisia is carrying Keisley's child," he replied, his voice tinged with a hint of defensiveness. He stared at Sherly and did not want to back down. "But that doesn't change the fact that a marriage between them would be the most suitable course of action."Sherly's lips curled into a knowing smirk as she exchanged a glance with her father, satisfaction gleaming in her eyes. She really did not see this scheming and shameless man. Even the most shameless person in the underworld would feel ashamed of this man in front of her. "And yet, Mr. Lim, you seem to have conveniently overlooked the fact that your daughter's claims are based on nothing more than a fabricated article," she countered, her tone dripping with disdain.Jude's expression hardened, a flicker of uncertainty crossing his features. "Fabricated article? What nonsense are you talking about?"Sherly saw that this man, Jude, is keeping on denying everything. Thus, she wanted to keep everything in her hand.Sherly's smirk widened into a knowing smile as she leaned in slightly, her gaze unwavering. "Oh, come now, Mr. Lim. Surely you're not suggesting that you're unaware of the rumors circulating about your daughter's penchant for deception?"Jude bristled at Sherly's implication, his face flushing with indignation. "My daughter is not a liar!" He yelled, which made Sherly raise an eyebrow. "She's carrying Keisley's child, and that's all that matters!"Sherly's smile remained infuriatingly serene as she delivered her final blow. "Is it, though? Or is it simply a convenient excuse to force a marriage that neither party desires? Perhaps it's time you reconsidered your daughter's motives, Mr. Lim, before you find yourself embroiled in a scandal of your own making."With that parting shot, Sherly turned on her heel, her father following suit as they made their exit, leaving Jude Lim speechless and seething with frustration in their wake.Hideous maintained his outward composure, his expression unreadable, as Jude Lim vehemently defended his daughter's claims. His daughter is enough to shut Jude's mouth, and that is why he needed not to speak up. Deep down, however, Hideous harbored doubts about the legitimacy of Elisia's pregnancy, knowing the truth behind the fabricated article. Well, it was all because he had the evidence, and no matter what Elisia said, he wouldn't believe her. Despite his reservations, he chose to bide his time, opting not to reveal his suspicions just yet.As Jude continued to assert the validity of his daughter's pregnancy, Hideous listened impassively, his mind already formulating his next move. When Jude finally paused for breath, Hideous seized the opportunity to assert his authority.This shouldn't continue anymore. Hideous could see that Sherly's patience was getting thinner and thinner. If they stay here any longer, she'll snap, and this might not give them a good chance to fight."Mr. Lim," he began in a tone that brooked no argument. He looked at him without any emotion and said, "I suggest you conduct a thorough investigation into this matter to confirm the truthfulness of your daughter's claims. If it is indeed proven that she is carrying Keisley's child, then we will address the situation accordingly. However, if you have deceived me in any way, if this turns out to be nothing more than a ploy to manipulate our cooperation, then you can bid farewell to any future dealings with the government."His words hung heavy in the air, and the weight of his authority was palpable as he delivered his ultimatum. With a curt nod, Hideous signaled to Sherly, indicating that their business here was concluded. Together, they made their exit, leaving Jude Lim seething with frustration and humiliation in his office.When the father and daughter of Montenegro humiliated him, he couldn't help but feel annoyed with his daughter. Even though this daughter might give him a better business, he couldn't help it.Jude's anger simmered beneath the surface as he confronted Elisia, his voice tight with barely contained frustration. "Elisia," he began, his tone demanding answers. His eyes looked scary, and Elisia refrained herself from trembling. "Tell me the truth. Is Keisley Montenegro truly the father of your child?"Elisia felt a surge of panic course through her veins, and her heart started beating rapily, but she quickly composed herself, adopting a mask of innocence as she met her father's intense gaze. Of course, this is what she is good at: pretending to be innocent. "Yes, Father," she replied evenly, her voice betraying no hint of uncertainty. "Keisley is the father. We... something happened between us when we were both intoxicated."Jude studied his daughter carefully, searching for any sign of de
Everyone in the company finally got to see Sherly, and they were surprised to see her so much like Hideous. Though she's not as strick-looking as her father, she had this kind of aura that is the same for all the Montenegrin siblings. Besides, not only that, when they even saw Kyle go into his father's office, they finally understood that there might be something that happened that made them gather here. For some reason, even if they know that it was because of those stupid people who scolded Keisley for no concrete evidence, they are still happy to see them together.It's not like they could see them whenever they wanted. It is either Keisley alone, Kyle alone, or Keisley and Kyle without Sherly. Well, Sherly doesn't go that often to her father's office in the daylight, but she visits him whenever she's free at night. Mr. Park saw that as soon as everyone arrived in the Hideous office, they did not come out, and when one of the PR departments from Kyle's company called him, he final
In his office, Jude Lim sat seething, the weight of betrayal heavy on his shoulders. Although it wasn't a literal betrayal, lying still counts as one. His hands trembled with fury as he clutched the letter from Hideous Montenegro's lawyer, each word a damning indictment of his daughter's deceit.Why did he believe in his own daughter anyway? Was it because of his own greed? He thought that if it was indeed Keisley's child, then he could have a connection with the M Group. How stupid is he not to think about the possibility that this isn't that man's child? What a stupid woman!"Get her on the phone," he barked at his secretary, his voice laced with venom. "Now."The secretary, well accustomed to Jude's mercurial temper, complied without protest, quickly dialing Elisia's number as instructed. Well, he never even thought this man would change in the future. Even though he had his wife, he was still the same as he was when he was in his prime.Jude's secretary immediately dialed the num
As Elisia promised to the person who called her, she decided to give all her evidence at once. After she posts the video, she'll send it to Montenegro so that they can deal with it. However, she won't send or post those videos if she still hasn't left the country.In the video, Elisia is sitting in front of a camera, visibly distressed and agitated. She takes a deep breath before starting to speak. She isn't the young lady that everyone could see before. There's no elegance in her face, but only fear and distress. Somehow, everyone looked distressed just by looking at her. Instead of getting angry at her, they got angry at the person who made her like this.She looked uncomfortable, and fear and anger flashed across her face as she began to speak. She started speaking, but she stummered her first word. "I need to tell you all the truth." Everyone could see how nervous she was as she played with her fingers. Some of them, of course, are saying that she is just playing the victim from
Sherly smiled as she dialed George's number, knowing that even in the midst of his hectic life, he always made time for her. She really could not make her day complete whenever she did not hear George's call. Of course, it is the same as George as well. Even though he is busy, he still finds time to text her and ask her how her day is. As the phone rang, she could picture him in her mind, focused and determined, yet always with a soft spot reserved just for her."Hey, babe," Sherly greeted warmly as he picked up. There is also a hint of teasing in her voice, which made George smirk on the other end of the call. "How's your day going?"George's voice, though busy, softened at the sound of Sherly's voice. He smiles softly whenever he's talking to Sherly, and this makes the people around him shiver. Some of them don't know, but mostly they know that it was because he was talking to Shery. "Hey, babe," he replied, a hint of warmth coloring his tone. Even the pampering in his voice is sti
As the conversation with George neared its end, there was a change in the tone of their voices. It was as if they didn't want this call to end at all. Of course, they needed to.After a second of silence, even though no one spoke, both of them loved it. It was the silence between them that made them feel awkward or something at all. It was as if the silence were made only for the two of them to keep on listening to each other's breath from the other end of the call."Sherly," George began, his voice carrying a weight that wasn't present before. It was fain, but Sherly could feel the subtle change in his emotion in the tone of his voice. "There's something I need to tell you," he added as he stopped speaking for a while. Meanwhile, Sehrly did not speak and only wanted his lover to finish what he was saying. Lovers. Do they still need to confess to each other just by saying that they're in love with each other? No. They're not fans of that. Not long before that, George continued, "I hav
As the evening arrived, Sherly found herself alone in her room, the soft glow of lamplight casting shadows across the walls. Well, she's not really a fan of the dark since she was young, and now, even though she is old enough, she still can't sleep at night when it's too dark. She sat on the edge of her bed, her thoughts drifting to George, the warmth of his embrace, and the comfort of his presence.With a heavy sigh, she reached for her phone, her fingers tracing the familiar contours as she scrolled through her messages. There's no new message yet. As she stared at the screen, a pang of loneliness washed over her, a reminder of George's absence and the longing that gnawed at her heart.How long has it been since she had a proper conversation with George? It's been a day. Yes, a day. Since she was so busy, she couldn't help but sigh and miss him. Well, she couldn't help it since she had a lot of work, and it seems like he has too.Sherly lay down on her bed, closing her eyes. Sherly
When Sherly arrived in Country S, she immediately went to the hotel that was booked for her. She was greeted warmly and nicely because she looked like someone with money. Well, she indeed had a lot of money. She ordered room service first and ate. After that, she went to unpack this. She then got ready for her to go out. She wore a black sando, a black leader jacket, and black pants with white rubber shoes. Her nice body immediately became the center of attention when she went to the lobby to tell the receptionist that she would go out and do some shopping. Of course, the receptionist was happy. It was because she gave her a tip.As Sherly stepped out of the taxi onto the bustling streets of Country S, she couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement mixed with apprehension. She put on her mask, which made the person driving the taxi shiver. Of course, he knows that this place is a place for those people involved in the black market and underworld. Thus, he kept his mouth shut, and