[Otis]I showered thoroughly, applied face and body cream, smeared oil on my hair, and sprayed cologne on my neck and wrists. When I was done, I walked out of the bathroom to the walk-in closet.Fitting in with the invitation, I wore a white shirt, black trousers, a black and dark gray striped tie, a black jacket, and dark brown shoes. I caught a glimpse of my reflection in the mirror and was satisfied with the result.'You and Otis are so handsome this morning.'I quickly shook my head at the sound of that voice. What had just happened? Why was I reminded of Camari's compliments yesterday morning? It must be because Jasper was poisoning my mind by continuing to discuss that woman's attitude towards me.I tucked my wallet into my pants pocket and put my cell phone into the coat pocket on my left chest. I'd better get going so I could stop thinking about anything unimportant. I had a lot of problems that I needed to solve. Women weren't on my long list.“You're very handsome, sir!” Jas
I sighed with relief as I got into the car. The argument with Farrell had only exhausted me, especially with that slanderous, know-it-all woman. I couldn't believe Farrell so quickly fell for her line of reasoning.Maybe that was what she had been doing to Farrell all this time, so he hated Camari. He repeatedly hurt the kind woman, even though his ex-wife had never been abusive to him or the Haworth family. I finally understood. Bella had poisoned his mind.What was it about that woman that attracted him to her? Her beautiful face wasn't as sincere as Camari's. That look in her eyes that belittles others made her unattractive, unlike Camari, whose beauty wasn't dull.Camari was kind and treated anyone without discrimination. She was willing to get close to a physically imperfect person like me. She was also not shy about walking or being with me in public. On the contrary, she was annoyed at people who mocked me with their stares.My heart beat faster remembering her and her kindness.
[Camari]Russell played the video he was referring to. A media outlet aired the latest news. Farrell walked hand-in-hand with Bella. He was so attractive wearing a black suit. She looked gorgeous in a red evening gown.They were attending an event at a luxury hotel. The organizers provided a place for the guests so reporters could take photos of the invitees. They didn’t hesitate to stand so close while smiling at the camera. Bella even showed off her large engagement ring.My eyes heated up at the sight. Just a few weeks ago, I was the one standing next to Farrell with a happy face. We celebrated our third wedding anniversary lavishly. Thousands of guests attended, and hundreds of media outlets sent their delegates to report on the event.Shamelessly, the two brazenly appeared in public just days after the divorce was finalized. What was the rush? They come from a well-respected family. Weren't they worried their actions would ruin their family's good name?“You didn't know this?” as
Fortunately, I'd cleaned the front and inside of the house. I didn't have to be embarrassed about having guests so early. Ah, noon. It was almost noon. To my relief, I washed my face and brushed my teeth while chatting with Jasmine.I opened the door. It wasn't one, but two handsome men who came to see me. If Jasmine knew this, she would be even more jealous of me.“He forced me to come here to bring you lunch,” Brad stated.Russell showed off his neat white teeth as he held up a large bag with the label of my favorite restaurant. “I don't know if your family is home, but this is enough food for us.”I opened the door wider. “You should have called first.”“I wanted to surprise you,” Russell remarked. He looked at the inside of the house. “Is there no one home but you?”“My parents are away on vacation. Come on, let's go to the dining room.” I closed the door and led them to the back of the house.“Then we came at the right time,” Russell hummed.Of course. However, I didn't say it ou
[Otis]After flying for about two and a half hours, the helicopter arrived at the destination city. Thankfully, there was a helipad not far from Father's villa. So I didn't have to travel any longer. A car was waiting, and Jasper let me in.Fifteen minutes later, we arrived at the lakeside. I deliberately parked the car far enough away so that no one would notice our arrival. I didn't care about bothering Father, but his two guests were my guests, too. I had to be polite to them.“Good afternoon, sir,” Nick greeted politely. “Master is waiting for you in the study.”“That's odd,” I remarked. “Usually I have to do drama to get him to see me.”“Master doesn't want his two guests disturbed,” he replied.Understanding what he meant, I followed him to the study. The bedroom was upstairs. So, our conversation downstairs wouldn't be heard all the way upstairs. After all, the office was deliberately built to be soundproof so that conversations from inside wouldn't be heard outside.Father must
I was secretly watching very important people to Father. I had no idea why I was doing that, but I started it on a whim. First one person, then the opportunity opened up and more and more people became involved.Ten people very close to Father's business borrowed a sizable amount of money from my company. I didn't know why they didn't borrow from Haworth Incorporation, and I didn't ask.I was grateful that my playfulness had paid off. I was holding important people I could sway when making big decisions. The fate of Father and Farrell was in my hands. All I had to do was snap my fingers, and everyone turned against them.“Do you mean I need to send an ad to those twenty names?” Jasper confirmed.“Yes. Don't miss a single person.” I rubbed Mother's gravestone.“What about the ten people who have borrowed money?”I smiled. “Make sure they get new funds if they need them.”“Won't you go bankrupt, sir?” asked Jasper worriedly. “They always borrow large amounts of money.”I knew the risks
[Camari]What an unforgettable first day of work! The first meeting I led didn't go as planned. Files piled up on my desk and my boss', none of which I could hand over to the division that needed them.I didn't know whether to be angry or worried about Otis and Jasper's attitude towards me. On the one hand, they were my friends. But on the other hand, Otis was my boss. I couldn't do whatever I wanted to him.Realizing I hadn't eaten anything since the afternoon, I called Jasmine. She agreed to have dinner with me. We chose a restaurant in the middle so that we could arrive at the same time. I braced myself for the traffic jam.Arriving at the restaurant, I didn't find Jasmine anywhere. It looked like I had arrived first. Unable to wait, I ordered some food and drinks. The waiter delivered my order just as Jasmine arrived.“Sorry, I didn't wait.” I grinned.“No problem. Go ahead and eat. You must be hungry.” She smiled.“How are things at the office?” I asked curiously.“Everyone is pa
Although I didn't see her face last night, I know she was the one who protected me from Mrs. Bloom's attack. Why was she doing this? Was there anyone who would hurt me in the lobby? Why did people like to make me an outlet for their anger?“I won't do it if you don't accompany me,” I threatened.“You may go first,” she said.I narrowed my eyes on her. But I had no time to waste. Work hours were about to start. So, I complied by walking towards the fire escape. There was no sound or noise from upstairs and downstairs.“Who are you? Who sent you?” I asked as I climbed the stairs.“My name is Nicole Barber. Mr. Otis Haworth hired me to protect you,” she replied.“Why do I need protection?” I turned to her.“I'm just doing my job, Miss. I'm not allowed to ask questions,” she answered.I went out on the second floor and stood before the elevator. After waiting for a while, the doors opened. I pressed the button for the upper floor and stood patiently. Arriving at my destination floor, I sa