The clock on the wall was already past seven in the evening. The family should have been eating their dinner with relish. However, due to the absence of just one person, they were asked to wait until that person arrived.The only woman with bright red lipstick nearly slammed down the spoon and fork she was holding. Her stomach was already rumbling, but she was asked by her husband to hold on a little longer."Don't let Michel eat alone," Alberto muttered."Then let us all starve?" interrupted Michel's stepmother Claire.If only she hadn't been taught to be a noblewoman, she would have snatched the roast chicken and taken a bite right away. However, just imagining it felt horrible. There was no way she could do that."Father, let us eat first. It's not like he'll be home in a few minutes," Michel's half-brother Brion complained."In a few minutes. In a minute," Alberto said.In that house, Alberto was the only one in charge. If Alberto said no, it meant that no one had the right to res

The house was quiet. Alberto folded the newspaper and placed it on the glass table in the center of the sofa.One of the servants who worked with him passed by carrying cleaning tools. Alberto called out, the servant turned around and approached his master."Where is my wife? Is Claire still in her room?" asked Alberto looking upstairs for a glimpse."Yes, sir," replied the servant nodding."Claire didn't come out at all?" Alberto asked again."No, sir. Madame Claire asked me and the other maids to take care of her today. She said she was too lazy to leave her room."The maid's explanation was enough. Alberto asked the servant to go back to work. Meanwhile, he was about to go to his room to see Claire.I don't know if it was just Alberto's feeling or not. This morning Claire seemed to have deliberately not come to the dining room because she was still angry about last night's dinner.Alberto let out a long sigh. Isn't Claire's nature very childish if that's true? Alberto didn't expect

"James!" exclaimed Michel.The call that came from their CEO got the attention alone of the remaining people in the room. James stopped at the doorway, cursing inwardly at having his movements discovered by Michel."Damn it." James raised a hand almost grabbing his own hair.Rio heard Michel calling James in a fairly loud voice. Rio slowly approached Michel, then made small talk.James saw the reflection of Rio and Michel from the glass window in front of him. This was used as an opportunity by James to get out of there before he was detained by Michel."What is it, Mr. Michel?" Rio asked, distracting Michel."Wasn't that James?" muttered Michel pointing to the man who had now disappeared behind the door.Rio followed where Michel's fingertips pointed. "Oh, right, it was James. But, what did Mr. Michel call him for? Isn't the meeting session over?"Michel shifted his gaze from James to Rio. "Where does James want to go? The meeting session is already over. But, it's still working hour

Erick's story about Michel is still ringing in Elera's ears. Too much change makes Elera between convinced and unsure.Her poor ex-husband is now the leader of a big company. Everyone is subservient, respecting Michel for having power.Elera lightly applied lipstick to her lips before adding more. "It can't be helped. I have to see it for myself. Hearing from other people's stories sometimes makes me question whether it's the truth or not."The beautiful woman got up from her makeup chair. She grabbed a shiny black handbag. "Today I'll make sure of everything. But if it's true that Michel is now rich. I would feel sorry. I know I'll still make him my husband." Elera cigars.Elera secretly went to Michel's office this morning. Investigating, Michel's ex-wife wanted to confirm the stories from the people herself. Even though the first person to spread that Michel had changed was shr herself. Or ... is this just Elera's tactic because she wants to get the man back after throwing him away

Claire left the table as soon as her husband had explained what he wanted for his family. If he hadn't invited Michel, Claire might have immediately agreed to Alberto's invitation to go riding. But unfortunately, Michel's existence is really disrupting her life for now and maybe she won't be able to forgive him forever.Just as Claire was about to go into the room, a man stopped her right in front of the room. "Mom, why didn't you agree to Dad's request?" asked Brion in a sly voice.Claire looked at Brion in surprise. "Why do you think Mom should agree to it? Mom doesn't want to go together with Michel." Claire replied."Mom, I have a plan. This is an opportunity to bring Michel down. Mom has to go along if she wants to support my plan. We can't go on like this, Mo... We can't be bullied by Dad. We have to stand up and prove who we are, okay?" Brion tried to convince his mother who looked doubtful."What's your plan?" Claire asked finally."Mom just needs to come along and witness eve