I looked around to find a place to hide. If he saw me, he would surely ask me again where did I see Layla. I can lie once about the place but not twice. Especially not to him. My original plan was busted because of Kane's appearance.I would be found out. I could tell from my instinct that this man was dangerous as that motorcycle racer!I ran to the dance floor where many people were crowded.The music was deafening. Bodies were grinding on me. But I endured the heat and watched the man.As I expected Eduardo was looking for me, when he found out I am gone from the corner he did not bother to look at the dance floor. His eyes turned to the second floor. He went to the staircase and started going up.My eyes were wide. Oh no! He would interrupt whatever was happening on the second floor!It was okay if Kane was not there, but Kane just came. If he interrupted Kane, Kane would lose his chance.My brain ran from left to right. As I was about to go upstairs and take a look, a hand sudden
The loud music abruptly stopped. The crowd around us distanced away and surrounded us in a huge circle. No one intend the help the man who was punched. They were all just curious and excited. A drama has occurred! I was stunned for a while. My tears that were about to fall halted due to the sudden change of situation. I did not expect that I would be starring in one of the dramas that would be happening today. The man on the ground cried in pain. "What the hell did you punch me for?! I am a victim here as well! That slut-!" The man was not able to finish his sentence as Kane suddenly grabbed his collar and punched him once more. Smack! The punch was so crisp and loud that the people surrounding us hissed. Their gasps woke me up from my shock and I hurriedly ran to Kane's side. He was still holding the man on the collar who tilted his head back from the impact with a menacing gaze. Although the lights were dim, from where I stood, I could see Kane's jaw was clenched. The veins
I know Layla was stronger than average guys. With the added element of surprise and some underhanded methods, she could beat a stronger man by herself.Layla rolled her eyes at me."If I have killed him I would have called you earlier to dispose of the body." "Please don't make that kind of jokes."Who knows if my crazy best friend arrived on a path of no return? What if she accidentally beat someone to death?That thought made me shudder. Should I cut ties with her then?Layla appeared behind me. "It's a masterpiece, eh?" She said while smiling.I looked at her like she was some devil. Layla's dangerous hobby of screwing bad guys still terrified me to the bone. What if those bad guys retaliated against her?I consider again if I should cut ties with this woman. But my action betrayed me. After recovering from my initial shock, I crouched down and check the man's wallet and phone with precise action.After taking pictures of his ID and his current state, I hacked into his phone. Layl
Kane saw the answer through my silence. His frown deepened."I might look like a coward in your eyes. But I don't need you to put yourself in danger because of me.""I am not putting myself in danger. I am not foolish enough to do that." I could not help but rebut."Then why did you choose to stay there? Just because of the reason that you are afraid to interrupt us, that I would lose this rare chance or this so-called opportunity, you rather stay with a pervert?""...What. Of course not.""But that's what happened." Kane clenched his jaw. "You lack self-awareness. You worried about everybody else but yourself. Are you physically strong like Layla to worry about others? You are very skinny, so very weak, you could not even struggle against that man. What help can you offer when you can't even help yourself?"My mouth opened but no voice came out.Yeah, I know I am very weak. Because of a mistake, my little strength could not fight against one man. As he said, what help can I offer whe
"What the hell did you do that for?! Douchbag!-" My alarm clock woke me up.The first thing I felt was the stiffness in my neck. I slowly sat up straight and looked around with half-open eyes.The sun had already risen up, dispelling the fog and chilling coldness from yesterday night. I yawned as I finally found my phone under my sketch pad.I am currently in the art room and slept with my head on the desk.Perhaps I was tired from yesterday's event that I slept halfway through while drawing. After the party, Kane and I went home. Since I don't want to be a victim of his foul mouth I immediately left after I parked the car.However, as I lay in bed to forget all that happened and buried them in the back of my mind, my sleepiness could not come. I tried to sleep but this irksome feeling inside my heart was hard to dispel. To vent my anger, I went to the art room that only I used- and spent the whole night there. I looked at the three pages of my hard work yesterday night. None of th
When I heard a car's engine from the window, I immediately recognized its owner.It's Levi's car!I went out and waited for the group in the living room.Kane also came out of his room. He just come out of the shower and hasn't blown his hair dry. "It's Levi's car. Layla should be with him." He also recognized the loud sound of Levi's car.I nodded in response.Kane looked at me in surprise that I acknowledge him. He then lightly smiled. I could not help but roll my eyes.I really blame that bowl of chicken soup that bought my forgiveness so easily. Gabrielle also came out of her room. She changed into a new set of clothes. It was a rare occasion for her to wear decent clothes. Her beautiful features were enhanced with makeup.I rose my eyebrow in surprise.Was Gabrielle going on a date with Levi?Levi came in. Behind him was the tired Layla.Layla was still wearing the same party clothes she had yesterday night, but she was also wearing a brown man's jacket.Hold on. This jacket w
Liam Pearson, Age 43, the current CEO of the Pearson Corporation, was the father of Levi and Layla Pearson.He was a tall man with dark hair and glassy eyes. He looked exactly like Levi. But unlike the gentle Levi who always has a gentle smile, this man had a solemn and cold expression. Nevertheless, Liam Pearson had a handsome face and a fit body. No one would know he was in his forties. He took care of himself well making him look like a man from his early thirties. That's why even though he was divorced twice and has two children, many women still wanted to climb into his bed.After all, not only his figure was good, he was wealthy and of high status. He was one of the founders of the Golden Empire- which my parents and the others joined to build.Mr. Pearson walked into the mansion with his assistant. His face was dark. His intimidating aura made me pause from going down. It was better not to face this man head-on who looked like he was ready to swallow anyone.Levi approached hi
The punishment was heavy. However, Layla just kept a cold and unyielding expression. On the other hand, Levi was the most anxious. He stopped his father. "Dad. Layla is a college university student and needs allowances. If you take it away, how could she study?" Levi was also aware of the pit that Layla dug. Mr. Pearson glanced at his son and daughter with a firm gaze, "If she comes to me and promised that she would behave, then I would let her continue the exorbitant life she was enjoying like before." Layla just smirked. As if the number of loans she has that could make anyone dizzy was nothing, "You should have said that you would cut me off from the family tree in the beginning. It's not like I am relying on you or your money in the first place." Levi and Mr. Pearson's faces changed. The former was enraged while the latter was nervous about the situation that was unfolding. I was also anxious. I wanted to stop Layla from speaking. She was already in a deep pit, but she stil