As Sophie walked into the meeting room with her father with a mischievous glint in her eyes, she watched her sister and the others with a sly grin on her face. Anabel was already looking tense, knowing that her father was always upset about her. And the look on his face now was no different.Mr. Johnson, stared at Anabel and asked with a stern tone, "Did you secure the deal with Mr. Eduardo, Anabel?"Anabel looked down, feeling the weight of her failure, and softly replied, "No, father, I did not."Mr. Johnson's expression hardened as he said, "Since you have failed to accomplish what I asked of you within the given time, you leave me no choice but to proceed with the option of marriage to Bruce or transferring the company ownership to your sister, Sophie."Sophie's grin widened at the mention of her possible inheritance, relishing the unfolding drama.Anabel looked at Sophie in disbelief, she didn't understand why Sophie was enjoying the scene. Before Anabel could respond, Mr. Joh

Ferdinand and Anabel decided to settle at a quaint coffee shop in the heart of the city for their first date. They hit it off immediately, laughing and chatting as if they had known each other for years.As they sipped on their lattes, Ferdinand couldn't help but notice how beautiful Anabel looked in casual outfits, under the soft glow of the cafe lights, instead of her usual formal outfits. Her eyes sparkled with innocence, and her smile was infectious."So, Anabel, tell me something interesting about yourself," Ferdinand said, leaning in closer.Anabel chuckled. "Well, I have a fear of haunted houses. I know it's silly, but they just give me the creeps."Ferdinand raised an eyebrow. "Really? That's interesting. There's actually a haunted house in the park nearby. Would you like to go check it out?"Anabel hesitated for a moment before nodding. "Sure, why not? It could be fun."As they walked through the park towards the haunted house, they encountered a group of eccentric characters

Ferdinand couldn't contain his excitement as he dashed into the refreshing ocean water, the waves crashing against his body in a playful dance. Anabel watched from the shore, hesitant, shivering at the thought of the icy embrace of the sea.Ferdinand, noticing Anabel's uncertainty, reached out his hand with a warm smile. "Come on, Anabel. Let's enjoy the ocean together. I promise it's not as cold as it looks."Taking a deep breath, Anabel nodded and let Ferdinand lead her into the water, the chill gradually giving way to the exhilarating sensation of the sea surrounding them.Splashing around and laughing, they absorbed the sun's warmth.Anabel sighed contentedly, "It feels amazing to escape the office for a change. I needed this."Spotting a tall coconut tree swaying in the distance, Ferdinand turned to Anabel with a mischievous grin. "How about some fresh coconut water? I can get us some."Anabel's eyes lit up with excitement. "Yes, please! I'd love that."Ferdinand jogged towards

Ferdinand returned home with Harriett, since she said she had nowhere to go, and too, Ferdinand owed her his life.As he entered the Hawthorne mansion, Grandpa, friends of the Hawthorne family, along with a few loyal staff members, anxiously awaited Ferdinand's return. The mood was quite serious as everyone understood how serious the situation was. Harriett felt a bit awkward as she chose to stand near the entrance because she didn't feel like she belonged in such a fancy place.Grandpa Hawthorne approached Ferdinand with a mix of relief and concern. "Ferdinand, my boy, you're back!" He said as he hugged Ferdinand tightly, almost lifting him up. Then he paused and checked if he would see Anabel, but instead, he saw a shy looking girl at the entrance."Who is this young lady with you?" he asked.Ferdinand sighed, his expression heavy with the weight of the ordeal. "This is Harriett, Grandpa. She's the reason I'm standing here today. She was a servant in Damien's father's mansion, w

At Serah's house, It was mother and daughter time as they were engrossed in a TV show, enjoying a light hearted comedy. Suddenly, an urgent news bulletin interrupted the program, showing disturbing images of a dead body identified as Damien's. Serah's expression turned from intrigue to shock as she registered the news.Serah's Mother noticed her reaction and asked. "Serah, what's wrong? Why are you reacting like this?""Mom, that's Damien... He was my boyfriend." Serah replied in horror.Serah's mother felt surprised, because she had never seen Damien before, only to see his dead picture now. But whatever the case, she never liked Damien anyway."So why are you behaving that way? Have you forgotten what he did to you?" Serah's mother raised her brows, staring curiously at her.Serah's shoulders dropped. "I... I still had some feelings for him, Mom. It's complicated."" What are you saying? Can you hear yourself?" Her mother asked in disbelief.Before Serah could reply, another dis