The City Clubhouse, a renowned high-end nightclub, was abuzz with life and music as the sun began to set, and Mr. Holt and Artis Hardy were on their way out. Her figure was illuminated by the golden colors right before the sunset, and Artis couldn't help but be captivated by the mysterious woman standing in their path. But before either of them could move ahead, the woman turned around to face them, only to reveal a beautiful face with high cheekbones and striking green eyes. Her beauty was undeniable, and her lustrous black hair framed an elegant face, whose beauty was further enhanced by make- up. As she noticed them standing there, a mesmerizing smile made its way to her lips, which had been painted cherry red to match her jacket. She seemed to recognize Mr. Holt, and she initiated the greeting with a graceful wave of her hand. She was wearing high heeled pumps, and her stride was confident as she crossed the distance between them. "Oh, what a surprise, Mr. Holt!" Artis
The arrival of Boris Washington, Scarlet's superior at work, added another layer of complexity to the already tense situation at the City Clubhouse. As everyone finally noticed Artis standing at a distance, and they seemed to understand all of a sudden why Scarlet had frozen at her place and why her celebratory mood had soured without any warning. As the colleagues observed Artis Hardy, whom they knew as Scarlet's husband, in the high- end establishment, their reactions reflected a range of opinions and attitudes about his unexpected presence there. Some of her colleagues were genuinely surprised to see Artis in such an upscale establishment, given what they knew about the condition of their household. Did he have another side to him that they hadn't seen before, and that Scarlet had also kept under wraps until now? A few colleagues, who were close to Scarlet, viewed Artis' presence as a sign of his support for her success. Maybe he was also there to celebrate with them, but th
Scarlet's suggestion to go somewhere else was supported by some of her colleagues, who were eager to make the most of the evening. They began to discuss alternative options, sharing recommendations for other venues in the area. Scarlet's idea was a practical and graceful way to handle the situation, redirecting the focus away from Boris's humiliation. At the end of the day, he was their superior at work, and they could not have too much fun at his expense anyway. And more importantly, they had left the workplace early to party, and they were going to have their party at any cost! "Yes, I think there has been a mix-up here, but we could go to the Entangled Dreams club nearby? I heard really good reviews about it!" "I agree with Scarlet too. We're all here to have a good time, so let's just find another fantastic spot and keep the party going!" However, Melissa, Boris's girlfriend, couldn't hide her frustration. Her reputation was attached to that of Boris Washington, and before
Artis couldn't help but notice that Boris and Melissa, Scarlet's boss and his girlfriend, were not fully enjoying themselves. Earlier too, he had seen Boris glaring at the receptionist while she was speaking to himself, as if she had deliberately refused his demand for a room to humiliate him. And now, their displeasure and discontentment was evident in the way they were distancing themselves from everyone else, who seemed to be having a great time. As someone who had been underestimated and subject to Boris's earlier mockery, Artis felt a sense of empathy and wanted to defuse any lingering tension. He approached Boris and Melissa with a warm smile, as he signaled for the waiter to bring over two drinks for them. "You know, I don't want you to think I did this to show off or anything. I just didn't want anyone to be disappointed, that's all." But Boris was still harboring his own suspicions, along with his resentment. He frowned, "Is that so? Why do I find that hard to believ
The man stepped forward, parting the crowd with a rough and imposing demeanor. The collision with the motorbike had left Artis shaken and bruised, but it was the motorbike's owner who had arrived at the scene now, clearly upset. The man was looking down at Artis, with a scowl on his face, that bore countless marks and a scar that extended under his scruffy beard. His leather jacket, worn and weathered, only added to his tough and rugged appearance. And before Artis could say anything in response, he began to yell out again. "Did you hear me, boy? Look what you did, you reckless idiot! You messed up my goddamn bike, and you're gonna damn well fix it." The heated words stung Artis, but he held his composure, understanding the man's anger and annoyance. He had been on the wrong foot, and he decided to endure his harsh words and defuse the situation as best as he could. "Sir, I'm not running anywhere, and we can talk about it if-" "What the fuck is there to talk about!" He angrily i
Artis asserted that he was still willing to reach a compromise, but the motorbike's owner turned to him with a smug expression. "I hope your polished ass is smart enough to recognize how badly outnumbered now. You're going to pay up or face the consequences boy!"He couldn't help but feel a growing sense of unease. He knew that the arrival of Claire's team couldn't come soon enough. Just when Artis thought the situation couldn't get any more intense, one of the men from the back- up team stepped forward.He seemed to be completely unfazed by the situation, and the dwindling crowd parted to let him step into the center. "Alright, alright! This is quite a ruckus, can someone tell me what the hell is going on here?"Although his appearance was a little intimidating, Artis found the courage to speak up.Without hesitating, he shared his side of the story. "I was on my rental bike, and I accidentally collided with this gentleman's motorbike parked right here," he began, gesturing towar
As the road cleared away, Claire stepped out of her car and approached Artis with a playful grin, her eyes twinkling with a hint of amusement. "Mr Hardy! I have to say, this is the first time I've seen someone call for backup in a situation like this… but I have to say, it was quite entertaining to watch! Artis chuckled at the light-hearted comment, which came as a welcome relief in the wake of a really tense situation. "Well, Miss McKonnell! I am glad I could entertain you, but unfortunately, I don't plan on being stuck in a roadside brawl everyday." "Oh, I think I'll have to manage with that." Claire responded with humor, before her expression became more serious."You made the right call, though, Mr. Hardy. Your actions saved the day, and all of us are really impressed with how you handled the situation." Artis could finally find some humor in the situation now that it was over, and he replied, rubbing the nape of his neck sheepishly. "Yeah, you could say that. But one thing
Artis could not tolerate the presence of tears in her eyes, and "I get it, Scarlet. I should have dressed appropriately. I'll make sure this won't happen again. And if there's anything else you need me to do tonight to make it up, just tell me, and I will try my best to not embarrass you."Scarlet huffed as she rolled her eyes, and wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes. To her, it didn't matter what he was promising to do, this evening was already ruined, and there was nothing to be done now."Let it be. For now, let's just try to enjoy the evening. We'll talk more about it later. My parents are waiting."Hearing this, Artis got ready to accompany Scarlet to the small private room in the grand ballroom of the Golden Palms Hotel, where the anniversary celebration was in full swing. But he felt a hand on his arm as soon as he took a step, accompanied by Scarlet's panicked voice."Wait! Artis!""Yeah?" He asked, blinking in confusion."I think you should just wait here for
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Scarlet was still struggling to comprehend the situation as she returned to the room, and Artis could tell by the ashen look on her face that she had just received some major news.But before he could ask about it, they were interrupted unexpectedly due to a call on her phone. Her mom's sharp tone blared through the speakers as soon as she received the call;"Your dad is coming home tomorrow. And if you don't want the whole world to know what an ungrateful little weasel you are, you better come by around noon and sign the papers, the lawyers will be here too.""Mom, I won't –""No! I won't hear any of your excuses. Mark's health is already in bad condition, and I am telling you, Scarlet! If something happens to your dad just because you are being such a brat, I will never forgive you!"With this warning, Hena cut the call, shaking Scarlet from the core. Seeing that her mother's disapproval was not going to go away any time soon, Scarlet was forced to think of the only possible option
As soon as the bell rang, Artis opened the door, only to find a dejected Scarlet stepping into their home. The concern in his eyes didn't go unnoticed, and he immediately moved towards her."Hey, what happened?" Artis asked, his voice laced with genuine worry. "You look upset."Scarlet attempted to dismiss his concern with a forced smile. "It's just a work- related thing, nothing major."Artis, however, wasn't easily convinced. He could read Scarlet well, and her attempts to downplay the situation only heightened his curiosity."Come on, honey. You know you can tell me anything." Artis insisted, gently placing a hand on her shoulder. "I hate seeing you like this."Despite Artis's caring nature, Scarlet remained guarded."No, I already told you. It's just some misunderstanding at work. I can handle it on my own."Artis's protective instincts started kicking in, as he made her sit on the couch. "Scarlet, we are a team. If something's bothering you, let me help."Scarlet, appreciating
As Artis and Scarlet embarked on the journey home after visiting her father at the hospital, the car became a witness to the intimate conversation between them. After holding herself back for the entire day, Scarlet's curiosity about the undisclosed wealth of her family bubbled to the surface, and she gently questioned him regarding his family dynamics. Artis could also understand that she had received quite a shock after coming to know this information, and he patiently tried to answer her questions without giving away too much at the same time. However, their conversation took a more serious turn as Scarlet expressed a concern which she had tried to suppress ever since he had told her about the reason for leaving his family."Artis, you said that you had left them because you didn't agree with a marriage that they had arranged for you. What if… what if they are still resentful because of that? What if we go and meet them, and your parents don't approve of me?"Leaning back in the
As Dr. Dave Cameron dropped the bombshell about the Berhans family's unethical practices, the gathered onlookers, once swayed by Chad's lies, were now enraged by the truth about the family's history of exploiting innocent people.Angry voices started to rise, condemning Chad for his involvement in these scandals and accusing him of being a manipulative liar. The crowd shifted its anger towards Chad;"He fooled us all with his fake tears and displays of generosity!""I can't believe we fell for his lies, he manipulated us all!""People like him who bully others and then act like victims are a disgrace to the community!"The collective resentment built up as the crowd vented its frustration, realizing the extent of Chad's betrayal."Fool me once, shame on you!""We trusted him and demanded justice for him, and in return, he betrayed us!""I feel so cheated! We won't let you get away with this!""Kick him out! We don't want him here anymore!""Let's make sure everyone knows the truth abo
In the middle of this drama, a reporter also happened to arrive on the scene, with his full camera crew, making people think that the media had also been alerted about this scene because of the involvement of the heir of such a high profile family. But little did everyone know that this reporter had been tipped off by Chad himself, even before he had confronted Artis and Scarlet. He was fully prepared for both possibilities: if Artis agreed to give a statement, then this reporter would immediately rush to the scene and take his interview ; and if he refused, then too, Chad would get the chance to exploit this drama for a sensational news story. The atmosphere became charged with anticipation as the reporter, armed with a microphone, waded through the crowd to confront Artis and Scarlet.The reporter, with a cunning glint in his eye, addressed them;"Artis Hardy and Scarlet Silverman, the alleged fraud couple! What do you have to say about these damning accusations? Is it true that
Artis and Scarlet stood in the hospital lobby as the sound of blames and accusations grew louder, while no one was ready to hear out their side of the story.On the contrary, the crowd's relentless beratings and insults only seemed to magnify with each passing moment."You call yourselves decent people? You're nothing but opportunistic leeches!""I doubt that all that success of the Silverman family is also built on lies, wasn't it? They really think everyone is a fool!""This poor guy deserves better friends than you two!""Look at them, acting innocent now. Just own up to your shameful acts!""These people are nothing but social climbers! They pretend to be friends with someone until they have squeezed the last drop of profit from them, and then forget about the ones who supported them!"Scarlet's eyes were filled with tears now, because her attempts to explain were being drowned out by the overwhelming chorus of disapproval, again and again. On the other hand, although Artis was v
Chad's apologetic monologue continued, his voice heavy with guilt and the regret evident in his tone;"Artis, man, I can totally understand why you didn't want to forgive me at the hotel. I mean, I have been a complete idiot and I didn't even realize it! I looked down on you because of your financial status, and I even had some really messed up thoughts about Scarlet regardless of the fact that you two are married."He gulped before continuing, "And once I found out that Mrs. Silverman wanted you to get divorced as soon as possible, my hopes literally skyrocketed, thinking that I was finally going to get my dream girl. And that's why, I was also saying all those things back at the hotel, to hopefully provoke you enough where you willingly signed the divorce papers. But I can see how stupid I was, and I admit, I was wrong on all counts."Artis, though maintaining a stoic facade, couldn't fully trust Chad's sudden change of heart. "It's always easy to spout flattering words, Chad. But
Scarlet, enduring the unexpected slap from her mother, felt a surge of humiliation and pain, which sent tears streaming down her face. Although her cheek was already wet due to tears; this time, her tears were not because of her rage– rather, they had appeared because of the deep emotional wounds inflicted by her mother.For a few minutes, she was unable to say anything, processing the shock of the slal. But on the other hand, Artis, witnessing Scarlet's vulnerability, could no longer stand by as a silent spectator. His protective instincts kicked into gear, and he finally broke his silence to confront Hena;"Are you in control of your senses or not?! How can you just slap her like this–""Shut up!" Hena glared at him, while seething in anger."She is my daughter, and I can do as I please! Dammit–""Excuse me! You have exploited her enough as it is. Now, she is my wife before she is your daughter, so behave appropriately, do you understand? You better control yourself in front of m