POV LucasWe walked towards a nearby park, looking for a quieter place to talk. Sitting on a park bench, Bianca looked at me with eyes full of regret."Lucas, I know I've made a lot of mistakes. "I want to explain everything," he said slowly.I looked at him, trying to find the truth in his eyes. "All right, I'm listening."He began to tell me about what happened a year ago.How she felt pressured by her modeling career, how she felt that she was losing control of her life.I listened carefully, trying to understand from his point of view."Lucas, I know I betrayed you and it's wrong. But I don't know how to get out of that situation. I feel trapped, " he said with teary eyes.I sighed. "Bianca, that's not easy to hear. I also feel very hurt."Bianca looked at me with tears in her eyes. "I'm very sorry, Lucas. I know I can't change the past, but I want to fix it.I want us to be able to start over, not just as friends, but more than that."I was silent, thinking about his words. Can I
Bianca stood in front of the mirror, closely following herself. A sly smile was etched on her face as she imagined Lucas returning to her arms. However, his daydream was interrupted by the sound of a knock on the door.Bianca turned her head and let out a long sigh. "Oh, Harry," she murmured. "Why did you have to come now?"He walked towards the door and opened it with a forced smile. In front of the door, Harry stood with a hopeful face."Bianca, I miss you," said Harry, his voice soft but emphatic. "I want us to go back to living together."Bianca stared at Harry for a moment, looking for the right words to dodge his request. "Harry, I am... I still have a lot of work, " he said slowly.Harry frowned. "Why? Aren't We Happy Together?"Bianca pretended to think for a moment, then sighed. "Not so, Harry. I just need time to prepare for my career."Harry stepped forward, approaching Bianca. "I can help you.”Bianca smiled faintly, holding back the frustrated urge. "I know, Harry. But
Luna stood in front of a large window in her office, looking out at the busy city. Behind those tall buildings, he knew that the biggest challenge came from within his own family. Patrison, his father, has always underestimated him since he decided to run the company he once built with his late mother."Luna, I need to talk to you," his father's voice interrupted his thoughts. Patrison entered without knocking, as usual."Please, Dad. What do you want to talk about?” Luna asked, trying to keep her tone professional.Patrison looked at him intently. “You know this company better under my control. You're just a young lady who knows nothing about business.”Luna grinned her teeth. “This company is the result of the hard work of my mother and me. I won't just hand it over.”Patrison snorted. “You are stubborn like your mother. But remember, I have the power in this family.”That night, Luna came home with a heavy heart. Lucas, her husband, was waiting for her in the living room. He kne
In the luxurious living room of the Patrison family home, the atmosphere was tense. Patrison sat in a plush chair, a sly smile etched on his face. Beside him, his brother Terry watched closely, waiting for the next move. Across from them, Luna sat with a serious expression, trying to understand the hidden intentions behind this conversation."Luna, there's something I want to talk to you about," Patrison said, trying to sound friendly. "It's about LH Tower."Luna raised an eyebrow, eyeing her father suspiciously. "What about LH Tower, Dad?" She sensed something amiss, wondering why her husband's company was being mentioned here.Patrison sighed, pretending to look wise. "I think it's time for us, as a family, to take a bigger role in the management of LH Tower. Lucas, your husband, has many responsibilities, and I'm sure he would agree to share some shares or at least give us important positions." His eyes gleamed with his intention.Luna felt her blood boil at her father's request, hi
After an intense meeting with her father and uncle, Luna felt exhausted but relieved.“I hope they don’t bother Lucas,” Luna said.For now, she could still uphold her principles and not let them take control of the company she and Lucas had built together.Luna went home and found Lucas waiting for her in the living room with a warm smile."Luna, are you okay?" Lucas stood from the sofa and approached his wife, pulling her into a warm embrace.Luna pulled away from the hug and looked at her husband with eyes full of fatigue but strong determination."I'm fine, Lucas. Just a bit tired of all the drama they're causing."Lucas nodded, offering silent support, letting Luna share everything in her own time and way.They sat together on the sofa, with Luna leaning on Lucas's shoulder."So, what did they say this time?" Lucas asked gently, not wanting to add to Luna's burden but also wanting to know the details of the recent meeting.Luna sighed deeply before answering, "Father and Uncle Ter
Bianca frowned upon hearing Vanessa mention a name that was so familiar to her."I always thought LH Tower belonged to Hudo or Patric," she said with eager curiosity.Vanessa smiled mysteriously, adding an element of tension to their conversation."It turns out it's neither of them. The actual owner is Lucas," Vanessa said with a faint smile."You mean Lucas, my ex-boyfriend?" Bianca exclaimed, her eyes widening.Vanessa nodded firmly, providing certainty in her answer. "Yes, Lucas is the official owner of LH Tower. He holds full control over the company."Those words echoed in Bianca's mind. Her heart raced; she never imagined her ex-boyfriend wielded such power. Thoughts of Lucas began to fill her mind. Her conversation with Vanessa motivated her to approach Lucas again with newfound confidence.Vanessa, being Bianca's close friend, understood her intentions. She also realized how successful Lucas had become, far exceeding their expectations."I still can't believe Lucas has come th
The ticking of the wall clock sounded serene in the living room. Morning sunlight filtering through the curtains added warmth to the room. Luna, still in her light blue silk nightgown, sat at the dining table with a cup of hot coffee in her hands. Her mind wandered, pondering why her husband, Lucas, hadn't come home all night.The front door slowly creaked open, and the sound of Lucas's footsteps approached. Luna turned, seeing her husband looking extremely tired. His eyes were puffy, his hair disheveled, and his face showed signs of lack of sleep. Lucas tried to smile, but the smile couldn't hide the exhaustion and turmoil on his face.“Where have you been all night, was there something urgent?” Luna greeted with a gentle yet questioning tone.Lucas nodded briefly, trying to avoid his wife's gaze. "It was—I had some matters to attend to," he replied shortly.Luna looked at Lucas with full attention. "Where did you go last night? I was worried," repeated Luna, impatient to get a defin
That night, the atmosphere in the house was quiet and tense. Lucas sat on the edge of the bed, staring out the window with a vacant expression. His heart felt heavy with guilt that continued to haunt him. In the next room, his wife, Luna, was busy with her work, seemingly unaware of Lucas's restlessness.Their marriage was not an ordinary one. It was a contractual marriage agreed upon to protect the business interests of their respective families. However, as time went on, Lucas began to feel something more than just a business obligation. He started to love Luna, although they had never really discussed their feelings for each other.But in the past week, Lucas felt trapped in his guilt. He sat brooding on the edge of the bed, his phone in hand. The light from the screen illuminated his tired and anxious face. His wife, Luna, was likely sound asleep in the next room, unaware of the turmoil her husband was going through.Lucas continuously opened and closed the messaging app on his ph
Lucas stood by the window in his study, staring blankly outside. His heart was filled with an anxiety that grew more consuming each day. For a week now, he had been receiving anonymous messages threatening him and watching his every move. The messages came relentlessly, leaving him constantly uneasy and vigilant.“Watch every step you take, Lucas. I am watching.”The first message came via SMS, then through email, and occasionally, a note was slipped under his door. None of these messages were ignored; each one made him feel more and more threatened. His wife, Luna, had nearly been hit by a speeding car with no license plate. Fortunately, Luna only suffered minor injuries, but the incident left Lucas terrified. He couldn’t bear the thought of losing his loved ones due to these unknown threats.Lucas's study was filled with work files scattered across his desk. He sat in his chair, gripping a pen tightly. In front of him was a list of names of people who might hold a grudge against him
Lucas sat beside Luna’s bed, holding her hand tightly. Relief that Luna would be okay mixed with a boiling anger inside him after reading the threatening message. That’s when his phone rang again. Lucas quickly answered it, hoping it was good news from Joe.“Joe, any updates?” Lucas asked urgently.On the other end of the line, Joe sighed deeply. “Lucas, we couldn’t identify who sent the terror box. No fingerprints or other identifiable clues. But I’m taking the leftover food in the box to the lab. Maybe we can find DNA traces or origins of the food.”Lucas gripped the phone tightly. “Do whatever it takes, Joe. We need to find out who’s behind this. I can’t let these threats continue.”“Alright, Lucas. I’ll report back as soon as we have something,” Joe said before hanging up.Lucas took a deep breath, trying to calm himself. But before he could feel any real relief, his phone buzzed with a new message. He opened it, and his face immediately paled.[You think you can find me? Joe won
Lucas sat at the end of the large conference table, facing the projection screen that displayed complex graphs about the company's performance. Joe, who always accompanied him, sat beside him, monitoring the reactions of the meeting participants.In the midst of the serious presentation, Lucas's luxurious phone rang. The dark screen of the phone displayed a picture of Bianca, his ex-girlfriend, in a very private moment with him. Lucas felt his heart rate quicken as a threatening message came in.[You might want to watch over that fragile reputation of yours. I can tell Luna, you know.]Joe, sensitive to his boss's expression, noticed the tension on Lucas's face. He hummed quietly, trying to ease the tension."Is everything okay?"Lucas closed his eyes briefly, trying to calm himself. "Yes, it's nothing. Just an unimportant message from a vendor. Continue with the presentation, Joe."Joe nodded, although his concern was still evident. He knew something was wrong but didn't want to make
The door to the room opened, and a doctor walked in. "Sorry to interrupt, but we have good news. After the latest examination, Grandma Martha's condition has stabilized, and she can go home today," he said with a warm smile.Everyone in the room, including Maggie, looked relieved and happy. "Oh, thank you, Doctor. This is truly wonderful news," Maggie said, holding back tears of joy.Luna hugged Lucas tightly. "This is really great news. I'm so happy," she whispered.Lucas smiled but felt a bit awkward as the situation changed so quickly. "Yes, this is good news," he replied with a stiff smile.Due to the sudden excitement, the moment to give the necklace was postponed. Everyone was busy with hospital administration and preparing to bring Martha home.***Lucas and Luna finally had a moment to talk. "Luna, I want to continue something that was interrupted at the hospital earlier," Lucas said, taking the necklace box out of his pocket again.But just as he was about to speak, Luna's ph
The next day, Lucas woke up feeling calmer. He decided to call Luna again, this time intending to resolve their issues without emotional outbursts.“Luna?” Lucas called when the phone was answered. “I want to talk.”“Lucas, I want to talk too,” Luna replied in a calmer voice. “I'm sorry about yesterday. I should have left a clearer message.”“No, Luna. I should also apologize. I should have been easier to reach. We both can learn from this,” Lucas said, trying to soothe the situation.“I agree,” Luna said. “We need to communicate better. I don't want misunderstandings like this again. At least you need to be responsible for letting me know where you are,” Luna reprimanded.Lucas smiled, even though Luna couldn't see it. “When are you coming home?”“I'll be back as soon as I finish my business here.”“How about I come to your place right now? At least I can properly introduce myself to your family.”“Are you sure?” Luna hesitated on the other end.“Yes, I'll come over.”“Alright, I'll
After spending time with Bianca by the beach, Lucas felt relaxed. The cool sea breeze and the soothing sound of the waves calmed him.The taxi driver, a middle-aged man with a friendly smile, nodded as Lucas got into the taxi. They began their journey to the luxury hotel in the city center.However, shortly after they started moving, the taxi suddenly stopped with the engine dying in the middle of heavy traffic. Lucas sighed, slightly annoyed.“Sorry, sir. It seems the car broke down,” the driver said apologetically.Lucas nodded. “Try starting it again; it might work.” Lucas hoped it was still possible to continue the journey. The driver assured him he would do his best to get Lucas to his destination.Lucas nodded and took out his phone. “Try starting it again. I’ll call my colleague.” The driver tried several times without success. Meanwhile, Lucas dialed Joe’s number and waited for the call to connect.“Hello, Joe? It’s Lucas,” Lucas said when Joe answered the call.“Hey, Lucas. Y
Lucas smiled. "Thank you, Joe. This is just the beginning. We must keep working hard to prove that our plan can succeed,” whispered Lucas.Lucas and Joe sat in the meeting room, the tension gradually dissipating. They had spent several exhausting days finalizing the deal with the shareholders, and today was their last day here. The meeting went smoothly, and they finally reached an agreement that satisfied everyone.When Lucas finished his presentation and closed the meeting, the room was filled with applause. The shareholders congratulated them one by one, approaching Lucas and Joe with genuine smiles and handshakes.“Outstanding work, Lucas,” said Mrs. Sem, smiling proudly. “We are very impressed with your dedication and vision.”“Thank you, Mrs. Sem. Your support means a lot to us,” Lucas replied sincerely.Mr. Anderson, also impressed with the presentation, added, “I am confident that under your leadership, LH Tower will reach the pinnacle of success. Congratulations!”Joe stood b
Lucas and Joe had just finished lunch at the hotel restaurant. Lucas decided to sit on the hotel balcony, enjoying the cool afternoon air and the sparkling city view.Joe, on the other hand, excused himself to retrieve his laptop from the room."Lucas, I need to get my laptop from the room. All the work data is there," Joe said, remembering some work he hadn't copied from their meeting.Lucas nodded. "Go ahead, Joe. I'll be here waiting." Lucas replied, giving Joe permission."Okay, I'll be back soon. If you need anything, just call me," Joe added before leaving. Lucas sat in the comfortable balcony chair, enjoying the moment of tranquility. However, the peace was soon interrupted by the arrival of Mr. Peter, a middle-aged man with a serious face. Lucas recognized Peter as one of the most vocal shareholders from the meeting earlier, someone who clearly didn't like him."How are you, Lucas," Peter greeted coldly, approaching with steady steps.Lucas nodded briefly. "Good afternoon, Mr.
He felt a bit guilty for making her worry. Quickly, he typed a short message to let her know that he had arrived safely and was okay.“Sorry, Joe. I should have informed you all earlier,” Lucas said as he put away his phone. “I really didn’t mean to make Luna worry.”Joe nodded, accepting the explanation though still with a hint of doubt. “I just don’t want to see Luna anxious. You know she cares about you a lot.”Lucas gave a thin smile. “Yeah, I know. I care about her too. But sometimes I need time to myself.” It was a defense that rolled off easily.Joe sighed, rolled his eyes, and got up from the sofa, walking towards his bed.“Okay, I get it. The important thing is that you’re here now and you’re okay.”Lucas looked around the luxurious room. High ceilings, dark wood-paneled walls, and marble floors gave an elegant feel.In another corner, there was a large desk with an ergonomic chair, where a contemporary styled lamp provided comfortable lighting.Near the bathroom door, there