~Four Years Ago.~In the dimly lit corridors of a grand mansion, a loud crashing sound reverberated through the air, stealing the silence that had enveloped the house. Circe, who had just returned home from a week’s long travel, furrowed her brow as she ascended the stairs, each step creaking beneath her measured weight. She knew exactly where the sound was coming from and why, for she had witnessed this scene play out before.This time however, she could only but shake her head in pity. Even after all this time, he still hadn’t grown heart enough to detach himself from the painful things concerning his wife.Truly saddening. Reaching the top of the stairs, Circe followed the disturbance to a closed door – Noel's room. The door stood slightly ajar, allowing a sliver of light to escape and cast shadows on the walls. With a sigh and a heavy heart, she gently pushed the door open, revealing a disheveled room. The table lay overturned, its contents scattered haphazardly across the carpe
Leon arrived at the address he had sent an hour after his conversation with Celine. He had taken his time to dress up, adorning a casual grey long sleeve, brown long coat on the outside and a simple pair of black jeans. As for his hair which was always permed backwards each time he had to look professional, he chose a different hairstyles, parting it at the side slightly and allowing the rest to fall by his face. After dressing up, he had gently shook Circe awake, informing her about his whereabouts to which she drowsily nodded her head in understanding and he placed a gentle kiss on her forehead before allowing her slip back to bed and he stepping out to head over to the place he had sent as an address to Celine. Now, standing in front of the ordained place, Leon took a calming breath before stepping into the grand entrance of the fancy restaurant. The low hum of conversation and the familiar aroma of gourmet dishes filled the air. As he walked through the establishment, heads turn
Leon walked into his office the next morning with a subtle smile on his lips, his mind still replaying his encounter with Celine the previous night and relishing in every part of it. Each time he remembered how she looked surprised that her plan didn’t go according to how she wanted it, Leon could only but snicker. It was only the beginning, yet she was leaving herself open like a book without cover. The more he thought about it, the more entertaining and funny it got to him, but he couldn't allow himself to be consumed by it. He had a company to run, obligations to fulfill.As he settled into his chair, Leon picked up the first thing in his agenda, the company ledger that had been previously handled by Haruhisa, one of the highest shareholders in NX. He flipped the ledger open and began reading through, pen placed in between his fingers in case he needed to correct something personally before sending it back to the H.R department. Leon's eyes scanned each and every figure written d
The meeting has begun at exactly nine thirty in the morning. Leon had been one of the first few people who arrived in the conference room and Mark being part of the last few. Once all the major Shareholders and company CEO’s was present in the conference room, everyone stood up to greet Leon, only returning to their seat after her waved them to do so.After everyone had seated, Leon allowed his gaze wander the faces of the people present. The conference table was made from the finest wood with elegance and it was long, but his gaze quickly settled on Mark who was already staring daggers at him. Leon smiled at mark, who looked like he was about to explode from anger any second from now, before turning his attention towards the people seated at the table.“Since everyone is here, we shall now begin the meeting, but first, let me start off by saying, I’m glad that you all could make it under such short notice,” he began his voice projecting confidence and authority. The shareholders ex
Leon returned to his office after the intense meeting, feeling a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction with not only the way he had handled the meeting, but also the way he had put Mark in his place. Stepping into his office, he shut the door behind him, sinking into his plush leather chair. His loyal assistant, Emma, stood patiently by his side while looking through files and documents, knowing that they were still waiting for Haruhisa to arrive. The pathetic man had made up an excuse, saying that he needed to use the rest room as soon as the meeting had ended. Leon knew it was just a ruse of his to get out of the pickle he was now in and made sure to him give stern instructions to visit his office in no less than five minutes, this trapping the conniving man. In the meantime, while waiting, Leon settled into his chair, and he couldn’t help but think back to the look of embarrassment and anger that had crossed Mark’s face during the meeting. The way he had shut Mark down had
After Haruhisa had stormed out of the office, a wave of satisfaction washed over Leon. He couldn't help but relish in the feeling of standing up to his a scumbag like Haruhisa and asserting his own power.Relaxing into his chair with a slight grin, Leon watched as Emma approached him, tablet once again in her hand and ready for work."Mr. Heroux, I have the new plan for the project ready," Emma said, her voice filled with determination.“Is that so?” Leon mused to himself as usual, Emma knew that and so she didn’t bother responding and quietly allowed him to accept the file from her. Taking a look at the blueprint as Emma bad suggest, Leon allowed his eyes to roam, okay-ing everything he has seen so far and liking them, that is until he spots something that makes, his eyes widen in surprise. The proposed site for the project the his company was currently working on was located just a stone's throw away from one of Mark's distribution shopping district.What was this?!A sense of
Celine's heart raced as she stood face to face with the woman who claimed to be the film's producer, Circe. She couldn't believe her own eyes, struggling to process the audacity of the situation. How could this be possible? Why was Circe Claiming to be the producer?! There must be some kind of mishap happening here, because only that would be able to explain this absurd situation! Seeing Celine’s dumbfounded face, Circe smiled, her confidence growing while Celine’s own wavered ever so slightly, allowing the ruckus and tremors in her head surface.“Mrs. Barrette, nice running into you here, although that was inevitable seeing as I am the producer of this show.” Circe spoke up with smirk.Celine could only scoff the mask the confusion she felt. “Producer?! What is this? Some kind of prank.” She retorted and turned to every other person present on the set, Expecting to see some kind of reaction that proved her words were right.Unfortunately, everyone stared at her like she was speakin
Circe’s previous words were enough to spark professionalism into those that had once forgotten it at home. With no second to spare and not wanting to end up like the female actress who had just been escorted off the premises, everyone began to give it their best, even Celine and soon, it was time to begin the first shooting. The set buzzed with anticipation as the crew prepared for the next scene in the film. Celine, who portrayed the villainess and was meant to show up for the first time in the movie, stood in front of the camera, her face a mask of determination. Circe on the other hand, observed her closely with a smirk on her lips, ready to call for a retake whenever she pleased. In truth, this movie didn’t really matter much to Circe, her original goal for producing the movie was to torment Celine. When thinking back to all she and Leon had planned, the mapped out pictures and news articles pinned against the brown wooden board, Circe could only but anticipate all that was too