Joana was stunned for a few moments. She really didn't expect to hear Bill express his feelings like this. She didn't even know how to react. In fact, right now Joana felt that she was dreaming. "I know I shouldn't be telling you this, Jo. I know that I shouldn't ruin our friendship with this ridiculous confession. But, I feel like if I don't say it now, then I'll never have another chance to say it again." Bill muttered in a voice that sounded a bit hoarse."If I could choose, I wouldn't want to go and become the successor to the Rainer family. I want to stay with Zigga Company. I want to stay by your side, even if it's just as a friend. It doesn't matter if I have to keep my feelings for you close to me forever so that you don't have to feel awkward around me," Bill said again with a bit of despair.Joana was still unmoved with a look on her face that could not be described in words. Her chest was beating violently. All this time, Joana thought she was the only one who felt more th
A new chapter begins in the lives of Bill and Joana. The two, who were once childhood friends, have now turned into lovers. Neither of them had any intention of keeping the relationship a secret, but neither did they have any plans to announce it publicly in front of their friends or other Zigga Company employees.Perhaps because they had to be professional while in the office, Joana and Bill's behavior was observed to be normal. They had been close before and people in the office already knew that they were childhood friends, so no one was suspicious of their current closeness."Three days have passed. That means your time before returning to the Rainer family mansion is only four days away," Joana said as she leaned her head on Bill's shoulder.Currently, the two of them were watching a movie together in Bill's apartment. Earlier, Joana had come back with food she had cooked for dinner together as she had done before. After that, they chose to relax while watching Joana's favorite t
The public was abuzz with big news. A well-known, respected, and influential family in the city of Arden had announced the news of a new successor who was suddenly introduced to the public. A figure who had never surfaced on any occasion. The news featured Ryan on a wheelchair and as dashing as ever. The man loudly mentions Bill Rainer's name as the main heir in the family. There was no spice to the story of Bill's journey. Ryan only mentions that something happened in the past that he can't talk about for the sake of convenience.However, that obviously didn't make the media go along with just taking Ryan's words at face value. Therefore, armed with Ryan's last sentence, the media competed to find out the truth of what happened in the past. It's not unusual, that's what the media and the public in general think about Bill, who suddenly appears as an heir to the city's most influential and conglomerate family. From there also came the fictitious speculations that the public made up t
Bill Rainer has officially been publicly recognized as the heir apparent. The man who will be the face of the family in the future. Handsome, charismatic and rich. Those titles had been attached to him, making Bill feel that the public could be easily controlled by his grandfather. Bill's new life had begun. He left his apartment and took up a room in the Rainer family mansion that he used to live in. He left even quietly, unnoticed by his fellow residents so as not to be too dramatic. Only Joana knew. Lee, Ronie and Ginna naturally protested because Bill didn't even make a farewell party for them.At the Rainer mansion, Bill tried to behave as best he could. He had to be vigilant at all times, because although it looked calm, the place was like Arens' battlefield. Bill could potentially get a deadly attack at any time."I feel relieved that everything went well." Those were Ryan's words as he escorted his grandson to the door. Driven by a wheelchair, Ryan accompanied Bill's steps.
"Yes, it really doesn't make sense. Unbelievable." Bill finally responded as he walked away and didn't give Ginna, Lee and Ronie any explanation.As if ignoring the rumors, Bill and Joana continued to work as usual. They also remained professional when they were together in front of others. Nothing looks suspicious, other than the intensity of their togetherness which is now more intense."What's going on? How can there be such absurd rumors? Is it true that Ms. Boss and Bill kissed?" Ginna, who was the first to hear the rumors about Bill and Joana, was still curious. She had known each of Bill and Joana personally well. It made no sense to her that these two people would do such a rather immoral thing. At least, that was what was on Ginna's mind at the moment."I was already shocked enough by the news that he was the heir apparent to RN Group. Now there's another rumor that's no less shocking." This time it was Lee who murmured."If the previous news was true, then is it true this ti
Bill and Joana's relationship finally became no longer a secret. All Zigga Company employees now know about it. Both of them don't mind this and they also try to continue working professionally even though they are dating. Lee, Ronie and Ginna as Bill and Joana's close friends also seem to be more accepting of this relationship, even though sometimes Ginna still feels ridiculous herself.However, it seems that now Joana is the target of gossip. People started talking about some things related to Joana, sometimes even a bit outrageous. Even Joana's background and past, who was married and divorced, did not escape the attention of many people.Joana's character suddenly became questionable. Many even assumed that Joana helping Bill all this time was something the woman had planned beforehand. He said that Joana had been targeting Bill for a long time because she knew that Bill was a member of a conglomerate family.Bill cursed under his breath as he ruffled his hair. Currently, he was i
Bill returned to the Rainer family home after a long day of work. He was very tired today, though it was almost as if his tiredness was not due to work but something else. He was too tired to think about the bad things people said about Joana. The man wouldn't have thought about the employees' blasphemy, intentional or not, if it was just pulling his name. However, this was too much. "Bill!" The exclamation made Bill flinch, just as his shoulder was tapped. "Why were you called so quietly?" It turned out to be Jonathan.Jonathan looked surprised, since Bill had entered the mansion, the man looked like a confused person but was too serious to hear his call."Are you okay?" Jonathan asked, observing the look on Bill's face.Bill nodded while forcing a smile. "Yes, I'm fine." However, it wasn't hard for Jonathan to see through Bill's lie about that. Bill looked very tired. "Are you having problems at the office?" Jonathan asked again. This was exactly what Jonathan had been worried ab
The situation in Zigga Company's office had become much more calm recently. There were no more brash employees who dared to talk about their superiors. In fact, there were no more stares that made Bill uncomfortable before. All employees are now much more careful with their behavior. Both to Bill and to Joana.Bill pretended not to know anything, even though he himself was the one behind the viral case of the fall of a man after he insulted Diana Rainer for no reason. Initially, Bill wanted to warn the people who were harassing him and Joana directly. In a rude way, of course. However, that would only harm them both later. Joana's good name would be further tarnished, as well as Bill's. In fact, it is certain that the Rainer family name will be dragged along.Bill's current position in the Rainer family is still very risky. Like a layer of ice on a lake, it's very vulnerable to breaking. The slightest misbehavior would get him into trouble. And the most terrible thing was Ryan's ange