In an instant, the news of Felix's disappearance spread as quickly as a sudden downpour of rain in the day's heat. I don't know who spread it, but it was clear that everyone was very surprised. Especially the top brass of the company. When this news reached their ears, they immediately rushed to hold a meeting. Once again, the atmosphere that had been quite calm was now in an uproar.Some were genuinely worried about Felix's safety. Still, others were just pretending, and some questioned the project they would run even though clarity about the person in charge had already been agreed upon.Those who were not in favor of Clarita's presence in the company from the start, of course, immediately took advantage of this issue to push her back. Mr. Wesley did just that. He was full of emotion and provocation, continuing to throw out word after word that made others couldn't help but agree with him."What Mr. Wesley said makes perfect sense. Chairman Felix suddenly disappeared after Ms. Clari
"Dad!" cried Sarina loudly as she ran through her luxurious home, searching for someone who suddenly seemed hard to find. "Where's Dad?"Sarina's steps slowly stopped as she reached the sideyard. With her breath still rushing, she swept her gaze around but could not find her father. "Where the hell is he? I saw him reading the newspaper in the living room earlier, why did he suddenly disappear? Maybe he went to the office?""Father!" Then Sarina turned around and walked away with wide steps as her head turned right and left."Where's Father?" she asked when she saw one of the maids passing by, greeting her respectfully."It looks like Master is in his room, Miss," the maid replied.Upon hearing this, without saying anything else, the slender body rushed to her father's room, making the maid, who was still in place, look at her worriedly. "Miss, just walk slowly!"Unfortunately, Sarina was in too much of a hurry to listen to her warnings.As soon as she arrived, she opened the door. He
Jeslyn followed the man wearing all-black closed clothes who walked hurriedly ahead. Her face, filled with curiosity, slowly turned confused as the man-made movements seemed to confirm the situation.There were times when the man stepped quickly as if he was about to run, making Jeslyn run a little, too. There were also times when the man slowed his pace and hid, which made Jeslyn follow suit.This continued until they were a good distance away from where Clarita, Sarina, and Mr. Adrian were. Jeslyn didn't realize it because she focused only on the man she was following. She wanted to make sure if he was really someone she knew or not."Where is he going?" Jeslyn muttered in confusion as the man turned down a small street that looked very quiet.As she followed him, her gaze wandered around, and in that instant, her forehead couldn't help but furrow when she saw the large building beside her and the vast grounds around it. This seemed to be a private estate. She continued to look at e
Sarina looked closely at the beautiful girl sitting in front of her with her charming look. From the way she spoke, smiled, and laughed to the way she sat, she continued to pay attention. However, she, who was originally just curious and wanted to make sure, now felt fascinated.Veronica was the true definition of a beautiful girl.Everything about her looked very attractive. Even whatever she did was comfortable to look at, making anyone who looked at her would not feel bored. A girl like her would be the belle of the ball anywhere because of her truly alluring beauty.No wonder Felix chose her. Even a woman like her, let alone a normal man like Felix.Clarita picked up her drink, took a small sip, and then set it down again. Her eyes glanced at Sarina, who had been silent with her gaze fixed on Veronica. Instantly, her cackle was present. "Sarina, don't you want to talk?"Sarina instantly realized and turned her head nervously. "What?"Clarita's chuckle turned into laughter. "What's
"How could this happen? What have you guys done to make my sister disappear like this, huh? And why are you telling me this? She's my sister, my only family, the little girl I love the most, but... what if something happens to her?" Miles was furious with Mr. Adrian and Secretary Jorell after learning that Jeslyn was missing. He didn't care that the person he scolded was an important person who owned a large company. His emotions couldn't be contained, and there was nothing to do but vent them. "And what was that? You didn't notice that she disappeared? Hah! If I knew you guys didn't consider her important to the point of ignoring her like this, I wouldn't have allowed her to get close to Felix! Crazy people who can only focus on their interests!"Secretary Jorell's face turned sour. He glanced at Mr. Adrian and said, "Mr. Miles, please listen to yourself.""If you lost your sister, the person you love and have always protected, just because of someone else's carelessness, would you s
In a dimly lit room, a girl was sitting limply in the corner. Her eyes were tightly closed, and her legs and hands were tied together.She was Jeslyn.Her long hair looked messy, with a few strands stuck to her sweaty temples.The atmosphere around was very quiet. Other than the small yellow lamp in the center of the room, there were no other sources of light, adding to the silence and gloom of the place.Not long after, Jeslyn's eyelids moved slowly before finally opening. Her gaze looked dazed with a faint furrowed brow, trying to figure out where she was. Suddenly, a memory flashed through her mind, making her immediately sit up straight and look around her wildly. "I was kidnapped."Then she looked down at her legs and hands, which felt difficult to move, and nodded confidently, confirming her previous words. "This is not right. I need to get out of here."Under the minimal lighting, Jeslyn again cast her eyes around in search of something that could be used to untie her bonds. Ho
"Olivia, it looks like we're really going to end up in this place," Jeslyn whispered in a choked voice.Olivia, who had been glued to the man who was still laughing loudly in the doorway, turned her head. Her expression turned flat. There was annoyance in her eyes. "You're finished, I don't want to. I have a long future ahead of me, and it can't be wasted because of that crazy man. I will fight him and get out of here safely."Jeslyn's expression instantly changed. She turned her head, looking appraisingly at Olivia's body. That, of course, made Olivia feel uncomfortable. "What did you see?""Are you sure?" Instead of answering, Jeslyn asked. "Didn't you just say that your back hurts again? Ah, forget it! Before thinking about that... take a look at your legs and arms. Let alone getting out safely, you might not even be able to remove that damn rope."Olivia suddenly came to her senses and looked stiffly at the rope that bound her. It looked like what Jeslyn had said was true. Just lo
"Olivia!" shouted Jeslyn, going over to Olivia to help her up. However, before her hand could reach out, Bliss viciously kicked her as well, sending her tumbling backward with a resounding cry of pain."Shut up if you don't want to feel the consequences!" threatened Bliss with a glint of earnestness in his sly eyes.However, Jeslyn was not a girl to give up. She quickly got up, regardless of her sore shoulder, and glared at Bliss. "You shut up! One more time, you hurt me or Olivia, and your sentence in prison will increase!""Oh yeah?" Instead of being scared, Bliss mocked Jeslyn and laughed loudly.Jeslyn's emotions were running high. She released the ropes on her legs and arms and stood up. And out of nowhere, she pressed down on Bliss' neck using the rope. Bliss was, of course, shocked by her sudden action. Even Olivia, trying to get up with the pain in her back, widened her eyes."Jeslyn, don't!" she shouted in panic. She rushed over and tried to pull Jeslyn away, but the girl see