"It makes no sense! That kid is really weird. How could he sign this agreement without even reading it? Is he out of his mind?" Julie was still babbling even though she was now inside her apartment. She should have been happy that Bill signed the agreement without much drama. Instead, Julie felt as if Bill was playing a trick on her."Never mind, Mom. Everything has gone according to what we wanted. Why are you feeling upset and angry like that?" Diana tried to comfort her mom and calm her down. To be honest, she also felt strange about Bill's actions, but of course Diana didn't want to take it too far. As long as the mission went smoothly, it didn't matter."I felt like he was mocking me in front of our lawyer earlier. It's obvious that the boy is playing us, Diana!" Julie still insisted on her thoughts."Mom, please calm down. If indeed he is trying to play us, then we must not be provoked. Instead, we have to master the battlefield, don't we?" Diana said again.Julie let out a long
The day of Julie and Diana's return to the Rainer family mansion finally arrived. They didn't want to be picked up, but came alone in a taxi. They thought there was nothing special, but when they arrived at the mansion, they found a quite lively welcome party.For a moment, Julie and Diana were stunned to see the mansion decorated in such a way. The servants were also not in uniform, fleeing formal attire to attend the party invitation, as well as the bodyguards. The music was blaring and festive dishes were being served.Julie was not at all excited for something like this. It might have been different if the welcoming party had been held when she returned from traveling abroad, which would have been under different circumstances. Unlike now, who knows who suggested it first, a fairly festive welcome party seemed ridiculous in her eyes. "Don't make that face," Diana whispered, nudging her mother's arm. "At least show that you're happy to be back sleeping in a room bigger than our ap
After Julie and Jonathan's return to the Rainer mansion, Bill also returned to his routine at the Zigga Company. He had not told Joana that he would be returning to the Rainer mansion as well because there was no further news from Ryan or Jonathan.That day, Bill was busy with some report files as usual. However, in the middle of his work, Bill received a call from Jonathan. Without hesitation, he picked up the call. "I'm calling to tell you about your announcement party as the family heir." Jonathan told him matter-of-factly.Bill sighed deeply. "Did you set the day?" The question came out in a voice that seemed heavy. There was no enthusiasm on the man's face. "Yes, it's in a week. I think you need to prepare," Jonathan said."Yes, I do." Bill was sure that the preparations his father was referring to were the kind that would be arranged by the Rainer family, rather than himself. So, he didn't think it was necessary to think about making any preparations. "You don't sound excited
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