"It seems Gregori was so busy that he didn't come to the office yesterday?""It could be that he was busy preparing the funeral for Mr. William Smith.""So, is the news true that Mr. Smith is dead?""Of course it's true, why do you think the hospital is so heavily guarded. I heard that Noah Alexander, I mean Noah Smith, had to rent three floors so that no one could access Mr. Smith's treatment room."The news of William's recovery is not yet known by anyone other than the hospital and the workers at William's mansion. However, they would not dare to make a statement about it for fear of suffering the same fate as the nurse who leaked William's condition while hospitalized."Then why do they continue to hide the matter? Wouldn't everyone know sooner or later? Besides, Gregori is also always saying that Mr. Smith just needs to rest.""Of course Gregori said that Mr. Smith was just resting, but he was rest in peace."The two men who were talking about William burst out laughing. They wer
The top brass of Emerald Corp had gathered in the meeting room held by Gregori. They sat haughtily looking at Gregori who was standing at the front in the position of someone who was about to make a presentation. The two people who were previously talking about William stared at each other for a while. They had guessed that soon there would be an impromptu meeting that would discuss the continuation of the company."Well, I'm here to replace Mr. Smith temporarily. As you know, there are many rumors about Mr. Smith, some of which are false," Gregori explained. "So, I'd like to hear your solutions so that the company doesn't get affected [by the false rumors.""Look, right, Gregori gathered us here because he wants to get our support when he takes over the company.""Yes, it looks like Mr. Smith is indeed dead and he's trying to cover it up.""Let's listen to what that two-faced man has to say."The atmosphere in the place was not conducive. It seemed that the meeting participants were n
There were many things that William had to accomplish that day, including the immediate selection of replacements for some of the people he had fired. In addition, he no longer wanted to be occupied by a lot of office work, so he would hire someone else to be the leader of the company. Unfortunately, it's hard to find someone he can trust with his business, even though whether or not the company survives, he won't fall into poverty. It was just that he wanted to do everything right because that was his choice from the start."I'm thinking of making you the CEO of this company, what do you think?" William asked Gregori.Gregori's brow furrowed listening to William's plan. "I'm sorry, Mr. Smith, but I'm just your personal assistant and don't have the qualifications to captain a company of this size.""Why do you say that as if you're demeaning your job. After all, you've been doing more things than me. You're my confidant, how could I trust anyone to take care of my business other than
"Noah Smith is a woman who doesn't know herself. Now that she's successfully hooked up with a rich man as her sugar daddy, she's forgotten the roots of where she started. We found her when she was still under and made a name for herself. However, when she had everything she broke the contract exclusively. We initially let it go because she said that she would retire from modeling and focus on raising her child especially since she was pregnant with her first child. We really didn't expect her to set up a new agency with the help of her husband," explained Katerine, one of the PRs from Noah's old agency who was holding a press conference.Noah's old agency immediately held a press conference after the publication of Noah's establishment of StarA Agency. They did not accept what they considered to be a betrayal."Shouldn't your side have no right to interfere in the affairs of your former talents?"Katerine looked at the reporter who asked, then replied, "That would be true if the exclu
One of the models under Noah's old agency made a statement and showed evidence that the agency had been committing a crime by offering its models to men. She had filed a lawsuit against the agency with William's covert support. It was all planned by William from the beginning as he did not want his name and Noah to be dragged into the case.William would make sure that the people who demeaned Noah got more grievous retribution. For years those people had been demeaning Noah and using her to their advantage, but they showed absolutely no remorse. They even said bad things about Noah who was trying to escape from the dark shadow of her past at the agency."Everything went according to plan, sir," Gregori said."Good, good, I've seen the model's confession video. Push that video to reach more people and come up with other models who are willing to join. Set up accounts to keep commenting. Pay gossip accounts to spread the word. Make sure the news reaches every social media account around
"Isn't that Mr. William Smith?""Did he really recover?""Then the news isn't true that he died.""I don't know who made the fake news, but it seems like they did it just to bring down Mr. William Smith."All the cameras of the reporters who came to cover the biggest award ceremony for all the big businessmen in Solberg. William wore the ultimate tuxedo with a red bow tie. Nora also looked very beautiful in a backless, low-cut A-line gown. Her long, brownish hair was styled in a crown braided ponytail, making her neckline stand out.However, what wowed the crowd as Nora got out of the car and walked the red carpet was a necklace made of sparkling red diamonds, which were Red Star diamonds with ruby strands. The diamond is the most expensive red diamond in existence and is the only one in the world that has a long history as it used to belong to the Queen of Garbanaz who was the empress of the Garbanaz Kingdom that once controlled almost half the land in the world."Isn't that the Hear
The evening awards were followed by an after party held at the same venue. Invited guests enjoyed the food and wine prepared by the organizers. At that time, guests were invited to leave their tables and join the other guests. Not many chose to stand while holding glasses of wine or champagne."Just water for my wife," William asked the waiter who wanted to pour wine for Noah.The waiter nodded and did not pour the wine for Noah. Because she was pregnant, Noah did not consume alcohol."Can I join you here?"William and Noah turned simultaneously to Damian who approached them."Sure, please have a seat." William accepted Damian."It just so happens that I came alone today and the people at my table have mostly moved, so I apologize if I might have interrupted your date."William shook his head and replied kindly, "No, we're actually very happy to have you here. Ah, Noah, this is Mr. Damian Jordan. Mr. Jordan, my wife, Noah Smith.""Nice to meet you, Mr. Jordan," Noah said."It is an hon
It was like a slow motion scene as William watched the large crystal chandelier start to fall with Noah underneath it. He ignored the fact that the place was crowded and he was in a conversation with Damian. With lightning speed he ran, making the chair he was sitting on fall over as soon as he left the place to save Noah."Quick, someone's hurt!" he shouted.Some of the waiters and security at the event worked together to lift the lamp to save Noah, but they and the people watching could only be dumbfounded after seeing that no one was hit by the lamp. They were too panicked and focused only on the lamp, not realizing that Noah was already in William's arms.Damian, who saw William and Noah, immediately stood up and approached the location where the lamp fell. "Thank goodness Mr. William Smith managed to save Mrs. Smith."People also turned their eyes to William who was carrying Noah. They were relieved to see that Noah had survived."Oh my, Mrs. Smith was almost hit by the lamp.""T
After the vacation at the castle ended, William brought Noah and Micah back to stay at the mansion. Upon returning from there, Noah felt that all her memories were impossible. She felt that she had never met William before. So she just felt that the memories were fake. Although in her mind, Noah already felt comfortable with William. He was very warm and responsible. Even Noah was always cared for without being restrained. Noah, who had resumed her activities as a model, began to occupy herself with her world. She didn't want to get lost in her uncertain feelings. She was happy to see Micah actively playing and occasionally missed William when he was out of town on business. However, Noah tries to suppress her feelings. Being a model and brand ambassador gave her a little distraction from her feelings.A hundred days had passed, but Noah decided not to accept William, even though she was secretly in love with the man. She just didn't want to become William's past. Even though William
Noah continued to think about William's offer after returning to her hotel. She felt that William's story didn't make sense. How could he die and come back to life in the same body. However, when she said goodbye earlier, Micah cried to keep her from leaving. At that moment, Noah's heart was touched and she was a little convinced. "Is it true what William said?" Noah was confused alone in her hotel room. Not long after, her cell phone rang and it was a call from the agency. Noah lazily answered the call. The voice on the other end was shouting and wanted Noah to come back from her vacation quickly. "Hurry back and work again Noah! I allowed you only two days of vacation, but it's been more than two days!""I'm just exercising my right," Noah said."Don't mess with me, Noah. Who would you be if it wasn't for the agency that raised you? You think you can make it to the top of popularity like this on your own!"Noah hung up and threw the phone away. She began to rethink William's offer
Noah has been having nightmares again, lately if she has a lot of thoughts or is too tired she always has nightmares. Noah often wakes up in the middle of the night because of her dreams. A murder against her. Noah was always frightened and couldn't sleep anymore if she just had the dream. Noah would spend her time waiting for the morning by opening her bedroom window and looking at the view of the city with the flickering lights decorating it.Noah actually wanted to go to the doctor to consult her dreams, but she didn't have much time. Her manager was always giving her endless work. She was like a cash cow for the agency, but she still couldn't rebel. She doesn't have enough courage to rebel. Because it was the agency that made her the super model she is today. Returning the favor is like a mantra that binds Noah to her agency.The cell phone rang from the nightstand, Noah glanced at the flat object and just let it flicker. She didn't move from the side
"I'm sorry I took up your time," Noah said as she faced William."No problem. I don't have any work today. Just checking the employees' work.""That's good, so I don't feel too guilty.""Never mind. Whenever you need me, just call. I'll come," William said.Noah nodded, she flashed her sweet smile and William responded in kind. They talked about many things, not about work or personalities but about general things that happened. Noah didn't talk about the incident in the park, nor her problem with Mr. Samael who asked her to be the lead in the movie that the producer was going to work on.William told her more about the tourist destinations he knew. All the places William mentioned were places he had been to with Noah. He wanted to know the reaction of the woman in front of him when he heard about those beautiful places. However, Noah just didn't move. She just listened as William told the story, her face was flat. "Have you bee
"Aaargh! Let go! Please don't hurt me!" Noah begged while continuing to curl up in pain. Her legs and hands were tied and the man, whose face was unclear, approached her with a crowbar. Noah struggled with a pleading look in her eyes, shaking her head and asking the man in front of her not to hit her. Unfortunately, the crowbar flew at Noah's head. The woman let out a long scream. Noah was breathing heavily, she was in her own room. Her head felt dizzy with her heart racing. Noah looked around, it was her room then she grabbed the glass of water on the nightstand. She gulped it down, the dream just now really drained her strength. She took a deep breath to normalize her heartbeat."It was just a dream," Noah muttered. She rubbed her face lightly, sweat soaking her face and body. Even though the air conditioning was at its maximum, Noah was still sweating. She looked at the clock on the wall, it was already 4am. She went to the window and opened the curtains. There was a marvelous vi
Noah's screams made William immediately run to the set. Flames were splashing from one of the flash lights mounted in the corner. He saw Noah look down in fear as the flames from the lamp almost hit her. William hurriedly took off his suit and covered Noah's head with it. He then carried Noah out of the room. Noah was almost killed if William didn't move quickly. Mr. Ramos approached the two and apologized for Noah's accident. The woman was still in shock and just nodded. Then Mr. Ramos excused himself to see the condition of the filming site. William took Noah away and sat her on the sofa he had been sitting on with Mr. Ramos. He saw Noah's face pale, the woman in front of him was really scared."Are you okay?" asked William."I'm very scared," Noah said."Calm down. It was just an accident, now you're safe, Noah.""Thank you, Will. I don't know what would have happened to me without you.""No problem. I also had a meeting with Mr. Ramos earlier. So I came here," William lied a litt
Noah tipped her hat as the wind picked up. Her flowing hair was a little messy because she had long hair. Not all of her hair was covered by the hat, making it difficult for Noah. She held her hat and hair with both hands. Her gaze lowered, not knowing that someone was nearby. Noah was surprised when the person cleared his throat, scaring her. She was about to move from her seat but someone sitting not far from her pulled out a pocket knife from his pocket, Noah widened her eyes and shook her head slowly."Where are you going, Miss?" The person played with the switchblade in front of Noah. The woman looked around the park, it was quiet. She didn't realize that twilight had passed and turned dim. The park was deserted, there were probably a few people still in the park. Mostly lovers who were busy with their own intimacy. The distance between Noah and the couple was also quite far. Maybe if she screamed, people would ignore her. People would think that Noah was fighting with her boyfri
"Good morning," greeted William as he approached Noah. He was taking a walk in the park. Little did he know that Noah was already there promoting the new summer edition of the drink. She was doing a photo shoot for this season's cooking magazine. William smiled, while a look of surprise was evident on Noah's face."Hi, why are you here?" Noah asked."Looking for some fresh air," William said."Heem, it's fresh here in the morning. I deliberately chose the morning time when I was offered a photo shoot for this summer drink.""Yes. I like the morning atmosphere here too. The sun is brighter this summer.""You're right," Noah agreed. They engaged in small talk that morning. William deliberately waited for Noah to finish the photo shoot. Then they went for a walk not far from the park. A classic coffee shop with a European feel became their choice to chat. Noah deliberately chose a seat close to the window. From her place, she could see the yellowing maple leaves. The streets were also st
Noah, who got a lot of surprises that day, found out that it was all from William. She wanted to return a set of jewelry that William had given her, but her manager forbade it. After Noah thought about it, it was better for her to keep the jewelry to appreciate William. After all, William was not like those businessmen who liked to look down on models like her."Great performance," William said, clapping his hands as he met Noah in her office."Thank you. You're not home yet?" Noah asked conversationally."Waiting for you. How about I drop you off?" William offered. However, Noah politely declined. She said she would go to her agency's office first before going home. A disappointed William excused himself, a look of sadness and disappointment on his face and in his eyes. This made Noah feel guilty. However, she also didn't want to give William hope. Her heart is still closed to William.The man with thick eyebrows and blue eyes drove his car to his mansion. He had done a lot for Noah,