Attending the exhibition hosted by Rudwick's company, Asher felt delighted to meet many acquaintances and clients. Amid the event's bustle, he noticed Mr. Adley was also present, adding a more formal touch to the day. Asher smiled broadly, shaking hands with clients and business partners, feeling proud of the relationships he had built over the years.While enjoying the displayed paintings, Asher listened to the artists' explanations about their works. The paintings were very beautiful and pleasing to the eye, bringing peace amidst the busyness.Suddenly, Asher's eyes were drawn to Alicia, who was also present at the exhibition. She was intently looking at an abstract painting, then moved to another painting depicting a woman with a black umbrella, with a shadow of someone in black behind her.Asher felt curious about why Alicia was so interested and stood still in front of that painting. He approached Alicia, standing beside her while looking at the painting. "What's interesting abou

Asher had changed clothes, now wearing a plain T-shirt and shorts. He sat on the sofa in his room, with his laptop on his lap, finishing various tasks that had been delayed. His fingers moved swiftly over the keyboard, typing and sending several important emails.One of them was an email to Kailos, asking him to invest in Gerorich, a small but growing company in the fisheries sector.After sending the email, Asher leaned back on the sofa and took a deep breath. His gaze suddenly shifted to the right side of the room, where the newly bought painting was hung on the wall. The painting depicted clasped hands with small pink spots, resembling rain.He clearly remembered Alicia's words when they discussed the painting. “It means that no matter how afraid you are to start a new relationship with someone new if it is destined by God, you won’t be able to resist.”Asher looked at the painting with mixed feelings. There was still fear lingering in his heart, a fear of starting a new relationsh

"You must be very busy, Asher. I'm sorry for my parents wanting to have dinner with your family," Alicia said in an understanding tone.Asher turned to look at Alicia. They were now alone in the reading room of the restaurant, a place also used as a reading room for young people nowadays."Why should you apologize? I'm glad your father invited us to dinner together. Besides, I'm not that busy," replied Asher with a cheerful smile.Alicia turned slightly, adjusting her position to look at Asher. She admired how handsome Asher's face was, especially his lips. It felt like just yesterday she got to know Asher, but now Alicia felt close to him. However, there was a feeling of doubt and pride in her mind about admitting her own feelings.Alicia took a deep breath and looked forward again at the neatly arranged books on the shelf. "I'm apologizing because I'm afraid of bothering you. And I'm afraid you might think this dinner was my idea."Asher, who was looking at a thick book about mental

In another place, a man with ash blonde comma hair looked upset. The room he occupied was very messy, full of scattered documents and overturned items. Anger filled his mind upon learning that the partnership he was supposed to secure with Mr. Kim had been won by Asher instead."Damn it! Damn it! He really bothers me!" shouted Darren, throwing a thick folder aimlessly. His hand ran through the hair falling on his forehead, showing how frustrated he was. His shirt was disheveled, his tie loose, and his formal jacket draped over the oversized chair."This can't be allowed. I won't let him take everything I have," he muttered, almost losing his mind. "I won't fall like Olivia. No! I won't let him."Darren kept muttering to himself, cursing in his anger. "I will get you back, Asher!"After the successful meeting with Mr. Kim, Asher felt satisfied with the results achieved. The meeting not only resolved existing issues but also strengthened the partnership between Dixon Enterprises and Mr.

Asher had already prepared himself, wearing a black suit complete with a matching tie. He straightened his collar in the mirror, ensuring his appearance was perfect before heading to the office. That morning, despite all the preparations and plans, many things were swirling in Asher's mind.During the journey to the office, Asher found himself daydreaming. His gaze was fixed out the window, watching the busy morning street scenes. Street-side shops were opening their doors, vendors were setting up their goods, and people were walking for their purposes. All of this made Asher reflect on his life's journey, the challenges he had faced, and the future he wanted to achieve.Asher recalled the meeting with Alicia and how the information he had obtained from her had opened his eyes to many hidden matters. However, a doubt lingered deep in his heart, making Asher feel uneasy. He questioned his trust in Alicia. Was she a genuinely good person or merely wearing a mask like Olivia? The issues