The card drew his attention, he felt inquisitive to know what it was.Cursing under his breath, he immediately bent down to pick up the fallen card. The brief look at the card, the elegant font on the card revealed it to be the business card his lawyer had given him.The memories of that time flooded back into his mind, the bitter arguments, the endless negotiations, and the overwhelming frustration.He remembered his lawyer's words as he handed him the card, "Young master, if you ever change your mind, if you ever want to discuss anything further, there's a lot we still have to unravel, a lot of secrets left to be revealed." At the time, he had brushed off those words, too consumed by his anger and determination to prove himself. But now, as he stared at the card, contempt filled his gaze.Without a second thought, Gary tore the business card in half, then ripped it into smaller pieces. Anger surged through his veins, fueled by the bitter memories."I don't need any of you," he mut
A knock on the door interrupted his thoughts, and he hurriedly made his way to answer it. As he swung the door open, Mr. Taylor entered, his briefcase in hand. "Mr Carter! I knew you will…" Gary's eyes were filled with a mixture of hope and apprehension as he gestured for the lawyer to take a seat."Just have a seat, Mr Taylor." Gary said, turning around arrogantly. After which he also had a seat.Sensing the tension in the room, Gary straightened his posture and mustered up the courage to ask the question burning within him."So what other condition do you have attached to the will?" Gary's voice quivered slightly, betraying his anxiety.Mr. Taylor paused for a moment, meeting Gary's gaze before responding, "Mr Carter, there's nothing more in the will aside from the requirement to get married.""It's the marriage or nothing else."A look of disbelief washed over Gary's face as his shoulders slumped. He ran his fingers through his hair, his mind racing with thoughts of where he woul
Gary stood on the uppermost part of his new apartment, relishing the panoramic view of the city. The cool evening breeze gently caressed his skin, offering a respite from the weight of his thoughts. His hands remained tucked in his pockets, his mind a mix of contemplation and anticipation for the days to come.Lost in his own world, Gary was suddenly jolted back to reality by the sound of his phone chiming. With a quick reflex, he retrieved the device from his pocket, his eyes immediately drawn to the caller ID—Mr. Taylor. Without hesitation, he swiped to answer the call."Hello, Mr. Taylor. Any new developments?" Gary inquired, a tinge of curiosity in his voice.Mr. Taylor's voice emanated from the other end of the line. "Yes, young master, I have an update for you. The wedding has been scheduled to take place in three days."Gary's eyes widened in surprise, his heart skipping a beat. "Three days? Is this some kind of joke?" he blurted out, unable to conceal his astonishment.Mr
After the exhilarating wedding party, Gary and his new bride, Laura, found themselves in the quiet intimacy of their car on the way home. Gary couldn't help but feel a mixture of surprise and curiosity as he looked at Laura, now his wife. She had been his college crush, and he never expected to see her standing beside him as his bride. Unable to contain his astonishment, he decided to inquire further."Did you know I was going to be the groom before you agreed to this wedding?" Gary asked, his voice filled with a mix of surprise and intrigue.Laura's eyes sparkled with a hint of mischief as she turned towards Gary. "Yes, I knew," she admitted, a playful smile gracing her lips.Gary's eyebrows shot up in surprise. "How? I mean, we haven't seen each other since college, and I never mentioned anything about getting married."Laura's smile softened, and she reached out to gently hold Gary's hand. "I saw a picture of you before the wedding," she explained. "You know after college, my fat
The morning sun cast a soft glow through the curtains as Laura, dressed in her professional attire, stood by the side of the bed where Gary was still lying. She gently shook him awake, a bittersweet smile playing on her lips."Good morning, Gary. I wanted to let you know that I'll be leaving for work now." She said softly in her tiny feminine voice.Immediately, Gary rubbing his eyes and yawning, looking up at Laura, his expression still heavy with sleep."Do you want me to drive you to work? I can rearrange my schedule if you need me to." He responded with a hitch of concern.But Laura was quick to place a hand on his shoulder. "Thank you, babe, but it's not necessary. I know you have other things to take care of today. I'll be fine going by myself. I just needed to inform you so you don't look worried when you don't find me."Gary nodded reluctantly. "Alright, that seems fine, but wouldn't you be castigated at work?""You know! Resuming after your wedding, no honeymoon?" "Umm… that
The evening was close, being a superior at work, Laura has several work loads resting on her shoulders.Her parents were wealthy quite alright, but she never wanted to grow in that manner, she wanted a passion of hers.While finalising her duties for the day, her cell phone chimed. A glance at it, a smile crept across her face as she recognized Gary's name on the screen. It was a pleasant surprise that he had taken the time to check on her."Hey," Laura answered, her voice filled with warmth and anticipation."Hey, beautiful," Gary's voice rang through the phone, and Laura's heart skipped a beat. "I'm coming to pick you up from work. Be ready."Laura opened her mouth to respond, ready to argue that she could make her own way home. However, before she could utter a word, Gary abruptly ended the call. A mix of emotions swirled within her, but deep down, she couldn't deny a flicker of joy at the thought of being picked up by her husband.An hour passed, and Laura's phone buzzed once ag
The luxurious jewellery store gleams with sparkling displays of precious gemstones and exquisite pieces. With anger etched in Gary's face, he yelled out and said. "Mr. Kim, this is ridiculous! I'm telling you, I won't let my wife leave without that necklace!"However, Mr Kim was defiant. He opposed Gary by saying. "From the reports my wife said, which I strongly believe, she liked it first. And it would be nice if I can give her what she really wants after several fruitless searches and she finally found her choice."Gary soon got tired of arguing, he instead took a deep breath, slightly brushing through his hair while he thought of the next thing you do.Immediately, he sighted the store attendants after, gawking at their direction, obviously trying to spy in how things would turn out.However, he signalled to one of them. "Come around, your presence is needed."Immediately, the lady walked elegantly towards them, of course putting on some smiles alongside. "How can I assist you si
Gary sat in his sturdy study, engrossed in the piles of paperwork spread across his desk. The room was his sanctuary, a space where he could process his thoughts and find solace amidst the chaos of his life. The walls were adorned with bookshelves, filled with knowledge and memories that comforted him in times of solitude.He loved going through books during solitude, one which he engrossed himself with.While he checked through the book before him, he suddenly checked his wrist watch and realised he was already running out of time.He had to catch up with Michael, his old friend, and at the same time, he had been in the study since 5am.By that time, it was already 10 am. Indeed a lot of time was spent in the sturdy.He rose from his chair and made his way along the dimly lit hallway of their spacious home.As he walked, a delightful aroma reached his nostrils, mingling with the ambient air. The scent was distinct, a blend of spices and simmering flavours. Gary recognized it as the