Ash could hear them in the garden from where she stood. She had been following the two but on the other side of the maze. When they mentioned Rose, Ash’s eyes turned into hurt and despair. She also remembered the time when Rose and Tyrell adopted her. She treated her like their child even if their real one was somewhere out there. Ash, being the responsible person that she is— made sure that Damien would not run into trouble.Ash had been eyeing Damien for years ever since she found out that Blackwell’s son truly did exist in some part of the world. At first, she was envious— plotting to kill the heir if ever he comes back. But when she saw Damien for the first time when she was spying at the orphanage in a disguise as a wealthy kid— her plots shattered.For some reason, she pitied him. Rose loved him so dearly and she could see the pain in Tyrell’s eyes when he looked at his son from afar. She promised Rose that she would look after Damien— protect him even if she was not there anymo
Clandestine Resort and Hotels was star-studded. Everywhere you look, celebrities with their sparkling regalias will never fail to catch your breath. Amongst these celebrities was the actress and model, also co-founder of Avele— Clarissa Norwood-Colton; with her paramour, the one and only CEO of Colton Corporation, Richard Colton. As the two emerged from their sleek, black Porsche— the flashing of cameras became rapid, taking shots from the two nonstop. Clarissa’s arm was curled around Richard’s and they both had smiles on their faces.Today, they arrived after an invitation from the Blackwells, owner of Blackwell Tech, the most trusted brand in the gaming industry. They had received this invitation in their mails, and Clarissa was overjoyed to be a part of it.This was her forte— late-night parties and lavish banquets, mingling with other reputed names in the industry. As the two earned the attention of the media, Ash Harlock stood behind a pillar along with the new secretary, Noel—
Ash wore the dress he gave her. He told her to see it more as a present. She stared at her reflection in the mirror while putting her special revolving on the small belt on her thigh. She then covered it with the fabric and looked at herself again, this time— at her own features.It had been so long since she last wore a dress as majestic as this. The more the stared at the regalia, the more her eyes were blinded by the jewels that sparkle on her eyes. There was a knock on the door of the dressing room. “Are you finished?” was Secretary’s Noel question. “Yeah.” Ash opened the door. “How does it look?”Secretary Noel stared at her with a surprised face while Damien only nodded as if he has already expected that she would look that beautiful in such a dress. “Perfect. Let’s go when you’re ready.”“Right.” Ash nods, a little bit nervous about how it would go for her to protect her master in flimsy attire. “Behind you, Master.” “Behind me?” Damien raised an eyebrow. “I have told you t
Damien and Ash became the highlight of tonight’s party.Not a single head was turned away from them and they quickly captured the attention of the paparazzi. Camera flashes started running, brightly blinding the people in the scene. Everyone went crazy to find this new exotic pair.Damien was nervous as he walked, but his cold face kept the others fooled by how classy he remained. Meanwhile, Ash kept squeezing his arm, telling him he was being too stiff. They both forced a smile on their audiences who stared at them with mouths gaping open. “Calm down, Master,” Ash whispered to him. “You don’t wanna get too stiff and trip, do you not?”“Are they looking?” Damien asked her.Ash’s polar blue eyes swept the venue until they spotted the Coltons in the front. Their eyes were wide and they were pale as the tablecloth. Their lips were parted as if they have seen a ghost. This brought Ash so much enjoyment. She slowly rested her head against Damien’s arm and cuddled. “Yes, they are.”Damie
A round of applause erupted as the true heir of BW Tech finally appears after so many years. They all turn their heads to Damien, who smiled gently at his father who was on the stage. Damien stood up from his seat, glanced at Ash, who smiled at him too— and then proceeded to the stage to reunite in his father’s arms.Tyrell Blackwell receives his son on the stage and the two embrace in front of the media. Another synchronization of clapping once again bursts in the air. Camera flashes went wild and all the news channels in the TV were talking about the event, especially Damien!As the Blackwells shared their moments of success and Damien rise to the top as Blackwell’s new CEO, the Coltons watched bitterly at their table, their jaws clenching and fists tightly packed. Ash glanced at the two with a devilish smile.“I can’t believe it! Damien! That son of a—”“Shut up, Ricky.” Clarissa snapped at him not wanting to embarrass themselves in the banquet. It is only then that it was clear to
Ash ordered a few drinks while Clarissa, Richard and Damien settled themselves at a table. Richard and Clarissa was on the other side of the table, while Damien soloed his own seat. Ash on the other hand, stood behind Damien's back, like the shadow that she is. Clarissa remembered how Ash came to her a few days after they met. Ash told her that she was his bodyguard. But at this moment, she didn't exactly know if that was true. Ash did not look like a bodyguard to her. With her exotic foreign look, she could be passed off as a President's daughter. "So is there anything you'd like to discuss?" Damien broke the icy silence between them. His chilling, dark and deep tone caused the other two to moisten their throats. "I believe we should raise a toast to new beginnings." Clarissa took a glass and lifted it into the expecting the others to join her. When it was feel awkward already, Richard raised his too and Damien was left no choice but to cheers with them too. "Miss Ash?" Clarissa
Richard's eyes widened in embarrassment as well as utter disbelief. A man who he has tried to kill and the man he had been bullying in the workplace for years— has now turned the tables into rejecting him.Damien casually crossed his legs and stared at Richard's eyes without batting an eyelid. No one has ever embarrassed the male in his entire life. Richard bit his lip, trying to control his anger from within. Damien meanwhile, did not take his eyes off him— trying to intimidate him into surrender.“Help an old friend, will you?” Richard chuckled and poured him a glass. He never thought that the day would come when he will have to lower his pride for him to earn Damien’s trust, which he had destroyed for many years.“I know we’ve had our differences. I just feel like it is important for us both to try and mend things. Who knows, maybe Avele and Colton Corporation will be your biggest ally?”“I’m most fairly certain that Avele and Colton Corporation are of no benefit to me.” Damien stru
Clarissa's cheeks were red as tomatoes, her eyes watering from irritation. Damien blocked Ash’s body as he confronted Clarissa with that deadly but cold look of his. Ash stared at Damien’s dashing face, her eyes still widened after what he had referred to her as. She cleared her throat and lowered her eyes to the ground, flustered. “D-Damien…” Clarissa spoke his name lovingly, hoping that the male would open his eyes and return his interest to the girl, but he was hard as stone; immovable. “Your husband is waiting for you in the kiosk. You should come to see and comfort him quickly.” “What..?” “He was rejected.” Was Damien’s only explanation. “Rejected..?” “You should go and see for yourself.” Damien turned his body sideways to return his attention to Ash who was behind him. He slipped his hand on her waist. The sight of this made Clarissa shudder. He used to do that with her. With his huge, warm hands— keeping her secure all the time. She can’t believe that he would be holdin