At the bakery. There is staff added inside the bakery shop and at the cafeteria so the work is efficient and fast. They already reached many customers after weeks they opened their business. "Adamson is so busy lately, but he texted me that he can still come here later in the afternoon, we'll just wait for him," said Julie who took over the business while Adamson was away, "Adam is such a workaholic. Does he even get enough rest?" "Yes, he is. He just focuses his mind on working, and running some businesses, he can't think of anything else but work. He hasn't had a girlfriend because he's so busy," Oliver shared as he was taking his lunch, "He's just an anti-romantic Adam, he's not into dating girls. He's a lonely man so I'm just wishing he has some time to date." "Funny. Adam and I are the same. I also don't have some time for dating. I just love to occupy my mind on working to provide my needs," Julie also started eating her lunch, she and Oliver were facing each other at the tab
When Julie went out, she looked for Merideth outside, he wandered around and she was frightened when someone pulled her to the corner. "What are you doing here Merideth? C-can you now remember me?" she asked directly and Merideth nodded. "I can now remember you. I'm also here because we need to talk," Merideth replied and pulled her inside her car. "For what and where are we going?" "Just shut up 'cause I'll find a safe place for us to talk," Julie just followed her and went inside the car and Merideth drove somewhere. Julie was sitting in the other seat just looking at Merideth who looked serious as she drove down the road. He also noticed that Merideth was watching the side mirrors as if she was looking at something. Julie looked back and didn't notice anyone following, "I just ran away from the mansion today," said Merideth, "I'm not allowed to go out but I just want to talk to you today, Julie.""S-sure, I'm just nervous now 'cause you suddenly came without telling me," she wip
Thirteen years ago, Merideth ran away from their home because of many problems in her family, her dad almost put her in danger and she wanted to separate from him and her mother already died. She also cannot afford to provide for her needs alone. She's still a minor and depends on her dad to survive. Merideth was accompanied by her Nanny who packed her things, she would help her escape so that his father can't use her to pay for his debts."Where are we going, Nana?" The young Merideth was crying and doesn't even know why her nanny was panicking, "Intruders are coming here, you have to escape before they take you," after packing they rushed out the back of the mansion, but there were guards outside."There's another way out," they went through an underground and managed to get out and they stopped in the garden. They hid for a while behind the bushes when they saw cars parked in front of the house, and men wearing suits got out from there. "Who are they, nanny?" Merideth asked but h
Both of them still remember the terror night. They won't forget it but they replaced their nightmares with good memories. They have trauma whenever they pass the park they changed themselves to enjoy it there and believe that the gunmen are no longer there. They always go there after class and the two have a picnic, spending time together. "If you hadn't come that night, I might be dead now," Merideth thanked her friend for saving her from danger."You will survive even if I didn't come that night. I know you are brave enough as a woman Merideth, I know you can protect yourself," Julie smiled, she wiped the tears falling on Merideth's cheeks, "The truth is I'm really weak, I can't fight for myself. I made bad decisions that I didn't think twice about. I'm trying to turn into someone just to act as if I'm strong and independent. The worst thing I ever did is try to kill myself because I don't know what's happening in my life anymore," Merideth poured out her burdens, some problems tha
"Uncle!!" They both stood up and welcome their uncle who came from vacation in the province. "I have something for the two of you," he greeted them while he gave them strawberry jam made from the farm. The old man also sat on the bench so they make space for him so he can sit. "How are you, Merideth? I've heard you're already married," Merideth forced a smile, she didn't want to show that she was crying earlier but it was obvious, her eyes were swollen, "Yes, I've been married to a CEO's son for five months," she answered. "I'm happy for you Meri that you have found someone who will love you truly," Uncle Ben smiled at her, "You married a rich man so I guessed your living your life to the fullest?" "My husband and I enjoyed our vacation and honeymoon in Switzerland. We were only there for a few weeks and we're now back in town because he needs to do a lot at the company," the time she was with her husband was only for a short time and she was left alone in the mansion. "How about y
"There's a problem within the company," said Adam when he returned to the bakery shop. He and Oliver were in the cafeteria while Julie had not returned there. "What happened?" Oliver wanted to know."Carter didn't do his part. He let the workers suffer and many workers left the company and the CEO was hot-headed," Adam answered, "Your dad was disappointed in your step-brother. He deserves to be scolded, very arrogant, and mocking other people. Very callous.""Hmm...if workers leave because of mistreatment then they did a good decision. They don't deserve that. While the company should take action to resolve the problems of each worker," Oliver was looking around looking for Julie who hadn't been able to return. "The HR department's new policies suck. When you take sick leave, doctors' statements as oof of sickness aisn'tallowed anymore," Adam showed him a printed paper on the company's policy that he needs to analyze as the CEO assigns him to change the policies. "What?! Are they t
Earlier when Adamson was inside the company, they had a heated fight with Carter who was upset when he found out that he was the one reporting to his dad about what he was doing in the company which destroyed his plans. "Are you now betraying me?! Maybe you forget that I can do something to end you!" He threatened but Adam didn't show any fear if he exposed his secrets. "Then do it. I don't care. I'm already born a traitor but my loyalty is always to my best friend. I'll do anything to defend and protect him," he countered, he no longer fears Carter making him submissive. "You're too much! You've done nothing but destroy. You hate Oliver that much 'cause you can't admit that he's better and your dad prefers him more than you!" Adam was almost punched but he grabbed his wrist. He pushed Carter against the wall. "How dare you turn your back on me!" Carter pulled Adam, "You'll regret disobeying me. Tomorrow you won't be able to show your face here!" He strangled him using his necktie
When Carter returned to the mansion, he was greeted by his wife who was waiting for him to return. Merideth also just got home from meeting Julie and Uncle Ben at the park. No one noticed that she left, her husband and mother-in-law forbade her to go outside alone so she's careful when going outside."What's wrong? Why do you look stressed?" Merideth took off his clothes, she took a towel to wipe her husband's sweat. "I'm going to rest first love, I have a tough day," Carter said sitting on the sofa, while Merideth just hugging on his back, We'll talk later when I'm in a good state of mind." "Sure. Take a rest honey, you're gonna be okay," she said calmly and Carter held her hand in his belly. "Thank you for being here my love, I love you," he whispered and Merideth kissed his right cheek. She assisted him to move, she lies him down on the spacious comfortable bed. "I love you more. Just relax okay, I'll cook food for our dinner later," she left the room and went to the kitchen whe