As Kagern stepped through the ornate entrance of the Golden Heart Hotel, the grandeur of Surreal City's most prestigious establishment he had entered countless times impressed him once again... like it always did. It's only that he was among its V-VIPs this time, not a waiter like before. 'Damn!'He had left Belinda to continue the journey home at her own (of course he knew how stubborn Karen could be so he gave her Tharn to drive her) with a promise that he would make sure to visit once he got time to, take her shopping and help her get ready to return at 4TA on Monday. "But why are you returning to the hotel so suddenly?" She tried to ask him what was the reason for his change of plans but he couldn't tell her about his dad, could he? When he took long to respond, Belinda looked at him with a suspicious smile, then all of a sudden, her face beamed as if she had discovered a treasure. She asked with a mischievous grin, "Was it Bingle who called?""Hell no!" Kagern quickly refuse
The word billions was a temptation even to Kagern, a son to the richest man in Cereal City and also, of course, Surreal city—especially now that he had spent 3 years in poverty, enduring mockery and humiliation.However, he couldn't understand why a man like his father would give up on his revenge just because of a few billions. His heart sank at the thought that the Williams Family would never pay for what they did. For forcing him to change everything about him and become a living dead. 'They're the reason I never saw or talked to Bella again!''The reason I accepted that cheater's proposal.''I'll never forgive them!'Though he knew he had close to no words to change his father's mind, he couldn't just let it be. "But Dad, is money worth the misery we suffered?"His father leaned back in his chair, a knowing smile playing on his lips. "Sometimes, son, the best revenge is not immediate retaliation, but patient planning," he replied, his voice laced with a hint of cunning. "We'll b
The father son duo discussed more other topics as they carried on with their meal, but the father's teases didn't stop.That's why Kagern couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief when they finished their meal and his father readied himself to leave. "Son, you're the future of my empire," said his father as he stood up and took a step toward Kagern. "Make sure you live up to its reputation.""Of course, dad!"The man gave him one last proud and admirable look before tapping him on the shoulder and heading for the door. Kagern's gaze lingered on him, his nails tracing the 10 billion dollar card in his hand. He couldn't tell exactly what kind of feelings he had. Just yesterday, he was a pauper, making a living off part time jobs and ghost writing scripts, without hope for the future. Mr. Stanley, a man his father had given him to take care of him was dead, a chance to communicate with his imprisoned father with him. Who would have thought that things would turn out this good short
Only Jennifer glanced back when Kagern shouted wait. It was as if Mr. Brooks didn't hear him at all. The man continued to drag the reluctant Jennifer away, until he reached a suite next to the one Kagern and his father had been into.He was going to enter when Kagern used something different from wait. Something the man could hear clearly."Mr. Brooks, what do you think you're doing?"This time, the man turned around, his eyes bloodshot and his veins visible under the skin on his temples."What did you say?"Now that Kagern had got his attention, he slowed down, approaching the duo confidently as he repeated his question."What do you think you're doing?"Before the man could shout any word, Kagern continued, "Do you know that that's harassment? Do you know that you can go to jail for what you're about to do to that young girl?"Dumbfounded, Mr. Brooks let out a chuckle and took a step toward Kagern."I'm a good person so I'll give you a warning," he said. "Get lost if you still want
Not knowing what was coming for him, Mr. Brooks continued insulting Kagern, banging at the suite's door. "You bastard, I'm going to count to three. If you haven't opened the door yet, if you make me open it myself, nothing will save you."Kagern ignored him. He knew it would take a few minutes to get the master key... and in those few minutes, Bingle and the women in black would be on their way here. That's why he marched toward the sofa, then gestured to Jennifer to come and sit. She reluctantly approached, not believing how he could be so calm in such a situation.Of course the women in black were on their way. However, they were also the hotel's workers, a hotel Mr. Brooks ruled. What if they also took the man's side?Kagern was putting himself at risk for… her? A person who had insulted him?Jennifer felt like crying. She raised her gaze to look at him admirably.‘He's so kind and… and handsome.’'If only I was on his good side.’Her eyes glistened with tears at the thought of
Kagern allowed Jennifer to cry all she wanted, holding her tight to comfort her... and to tease Bingle who stood there, pretending she didn't give a damn to whatever was happening. "I'm really grateful," Jennifer continued using each and every sentence that she knew could mean thank you. Kagern didn't blame her for it. Though he was not a girl, he could understand what it was like to be dragged in a room by a man like Mr. Brooks. "It's okay!" he said, tapping her on the back. "He won't trouble you anymore."A few minutes later, Jennifer reluctantly pulled away from Kagern, staring at him with grateful teary eyes which were filled with admiration.Bingle stepped closer and comforted her, saying, "Go get some rest. The weekend team arrives soon, anyway."Golden Heart Hotel was a 24/7 business, but its workers were not robots. That's why there were two teams, one for the weekend and the other for the business days, all with their own nightshifters. Jennifer murmured a thank you and l
Kagern's eyes darted from the phone screen to Mr. Bannet, a smile still etched on his chiseled face. He felt like touching his lips to stop them from smiling, but he knew the problem wasn't the lips, but his mind that was still reminiscing his kiss with Bingle. 'Don't tell me I'm falling in love!''So, what if I'm falling for her? What's there to fear?''I actually can't! How do I know she doesn't love me because of my money?''What if it's because of my money? At least she is good natured. At least she spoke for me all these years. She is the reason why Belinda and I were allowed to take leftovers home. She's the reason the security team didn't beat me up and throw me out when Jennifer disrespected me.'"Mr. McDenials," said Mr. Bannet, snapping Kagern out of his deep thoughts. "I'm a friend of Mr. Shiim."Kagern was about to ask who Mr. Shiim was when the conversation with his dad played out in his mind. "Oh! The hotel owner?"Mr. Bannet nodded at Kagern's question, continuing, "I
"Trying to make sure you won't escape again."Of all the answers, Kagern didn't expect to hear this. Bingle wore a lustful smile on her lips as she said these words, gently curling her hair with her right hand. Her gaze held his, giving the impression of a knight keeping an eye on a princess she swore to protect.No. It was more like she was afraid he would escape. "What do you mean?"Of course Kagern understood what she meant by not letting him escape. However, hearing the details would help him to make sure if she was just taking their flirty conversation to the next level or if she literally meant what she said.A chuckle escaped from her tempting lips, amused with his question. As if words would not answer him, she decided to use actions. She took a step toward him, loosening her nightgown. Kagern watched as it slid down her body, past her b. r. e. a. s. t. s as it rubbed against her fair skin that had now a somewhat of a c