Aunt Dolores's hand was still sternly outstretched. Amber, who had thought about slipping three bills into her skirt pocket, finally gave up. Her aunt wouldn’t be fooled. She was a cunning woman.Amber sighed before handing over the money to her aunt, who quickly grabbed it and eagerly counted. When her fingers reached the fifth bill, she seemed disappointed."Is this all? What do you take me for, a homeless shelter?" she snapped at Amber, getting too close, and some of her spit hit Amber's face, making her step back.With a lazy attitude, Amber replied to her aunt, "Relax, I'll add more later. For now, let me in. I need rest and, of course, an explanation from you," Amber demanded, hoping for answers about her parents."Get a job right after this. I won’t support you willingly, bitch," Aunt Dolores ordered.Rolling her eyes, Amber passed her aunt, who looked at the five bills in her hand with evident enthusiasm. Inside the house was no better than outside.The wallpaper was almost en
"What was that for?” Ingrid pushed Glenn, then helped Jason to stand up.Others started whispering around Glenn, questioning why he suddenly acted rough. His friends then led him away from the spotlight, asking about his condition, getting him a drink, and trying to get his attention again, but he felt disinterested.Someone suddenly approached him with a forced smile, worsening Glenn's mood.“Sir, Glenn, I have a proposal for you to improve the company's value; considering the rapid internet growth, I feel—" Xavier's words were cut off by Glenn's gesture.“Sorry, but I don't think this is the right time. Can't you read the atmosphere?” Glenn asked sharply.His female friends laughed upon hearing Glenn's response to Xavier. Xavier's awkward smile immediately faded, and Glenn could see the man's expression darken; without permission, Xavier left his sight. Glenn breathed a sigh of relief.“That's creepy,” his comment was met by her female friends, who didn't leave Glenn's side all nigh
Jason was taken aback by Amber's words.He initially thought Amber would attack him with demeaning remarks, and he was ready to accept it. To his surprise, his lover instead embraced and understood his career choice.It was easy money, and he could help his family. Jason lifted Amber high and showered her with kisses. They did it passionately as if they had been separated for a long time.Afterwards, Jason invited Amber to sneak into a vacant third-floor shelter with no other occupants. There, they resumed the postponed intimacy and finally made out, releasing the tension between them. This time, Jason did it with love and feelings for Amber. He wanted to fight for his woman and give her a better life than the present low-life they’ve been living.In the dim light, they lay on the bed near the window, opening the nearest window to feel the fresh breeze from outside. The curtains swayed as the wind blew. In their cuddling position, they chatted, and Jason ran his fingers through Amber'
‘Oh no! Does this mean I won't be able to live for the next twelve years?’ panicked Glenn, closing his eyes.In his heart, he blamed alcohol and his own foolishness. He promised himself not to solve problems by running away anymore.Cold sweat dripped down his forehead, facing death for his silly reasons. Every moment felt precious."Young master Glenn, are you okay in there?" shouted Connor from outside.Glenn, with his eyes closed, opened them, seeing the barbaric man pointing a gun at him. The man's threatening smile faded quickly, and he raised an eyebrow."Young master... Glenn? Who are you?" he asked, curious, staring at Glenn directly in the eyes behind the gun barrel. Glenn felt this was his chance, hoping that revealing his identity would spare his life."Glenn Smith," he answered shortly, finding his confidence again.Yes, he was Glenn Smith; he shouldn't act cowardly, especially in front of this rude and uncouth man. Indeed, the man withdrew the gun from Glenn's temple, rel
"Why is that? I'm sure he's not as great as you say," Glenn expressed with a snort, thinking that Connor was just exaggerating."Based on our investigation, secretly, Roesli has been gathering power, and the amount of small businesses he runs have enabled him to have a large following, young master, even surpassing Mr Esteban in the past," explained Connor seriously.Glenn furrowed his brow, "If he doesn't love his wife, why to bother holding on? I would gladly relieve him of that burden," Glenn said, becoming serious.He felt that if he wasn't secretly pursuing her, why should it be made into a big issue? After all, the man didn't seem to care, right? How badly he treated his wife was proof of that."No one likes their business interfered with, young master. Especially someone like Mr Roesli, he would consider it a demeaning on his dignity," Connor replied, equally serious.The old man didn't want his young master involved in the matter; he understood that Glenn wasn't wise yet due t
With a cluttered mind, Amber searched for the land deed throughout the house, in places her aunt might have kept it, even damaging the wooden floor with a large hammer. A message on her phone brought her to attention, a message from Jason with an impatient tone."Where are you? He's not someone you can underestimate, Amber. Come here immediately!"Reading the message, Amber bit her lip, sweat streaming down her forehead, and she had no other idea where her aunt might have kept it.She nudged her aunt's lifeless body with the tip of her shoe, "Hey, Dolores, where did you keep the land deed?! Wake up and tell me right now!" Amber snapped as if she had lost her sanity.Of course, she received no response.*Ding*A new message came in, still from Jason."Bitch, where are you?! I could get killed if you don't come here now! He's a dangerous man!" This time, Jason's message revealed his desperation.She always excused Jason when he cursed her like this, blaming herself if Jason got angry at
Amber's eyes widened upon hearing Mr Roesli's offer to her boyfriend, but she was sure Jason would flatly reject the offer. After all, he was her boyfriend—there was no way he would agree to that crazy man's request, right?However, her hope crumbled instantly when Jason casually accepted Mr Roesli's proposal. Jason shook the man's hand right in front of her eyes. Of course, she couldn't accept this!Protesting, Amber pushed Jason's shoulder, but he paid no attention. His gaze was fixed on Mr Roesli, and his attitude made Amber feel like she was being treated like a commodity, which only fueled her anger.Jason didn't ask for her opinion at all and arrogantly decided his fate for her. After becoming a gigolo, now he was acting as a pimp too?"You're insane! I won't agree to this!" protested Amber, pulling Jason's shoulder even harder this time, making him face her.Amber's eyes stared at him with a questioning expression, hoping Jason would admit it was just a joke. However, Jason jus
"Hmph!""Hmmph!!" shouted Amber at Nareen, who straightened her body and wore a blank expression.The woman stared at Amber with an unreadable, flat expression. Amber caught a glimpse of some bruises on the woman's side, and even her forehead bore fresh bruises.It reminded her of a broken doll.The sound of footsteps echoed, and Nareen stepped aside, giving way. She intended to leave the room to give them privacy, but Roesli held her shoulder.The man had changed into a shiny black bathrobe, was bare-chested, and was only wearing underwear. His arrogant demeanor disgusted Amber even more."Where are you going?" Roesli asked Nareen, who looked down."I apologize, my husband. I thought you wouldn't want to be bothered with my presence," Nareen replied politely.Amber felt disgusted hearing it; the couple was truly bizarre! Disgusting, in her opinion."Watch, maybe this can arouse your passion, you useless asexual woman. It's a shame I brought a defective woman like you," Roesli insulte