Elsa was actually advising Mark about his behavior towards Felix at the restaurant. They were talking about something when she brought up the issue of the way he mistreated Felix at the restaurant. He kept shutting her up till she had to yell to make him understand. But in return, he grabbed her chin and pinned her against the wall, threatening her that if she said one more word, he would beat her up. She then agreed to just keep quiet and let the matter lay low.But after they were true with shopping, she brought up another issue that made him punch her face and throw her out of the car. Feeling stranded as she had no money on her, she resorted to staying back at the lobby of the store and cry her eyes out. That is, if crying would lift the immense pain she was feeling at that time.This wasn't the first time Mark was harassing and assaulting her; infact, it had recently turned to a daily routine as he always found fault in whatever she did. He always believed that he was correct and
The guard widened his eyes in surprise at Felix's bragging statement. To him, Felix was only a pauper that felt high and mighty after stepping his foot into the hotel. The guard laughed for a while and glared at Felix. "What a pointless boast! Even if you make series of calls to anyone I wouldn't regret it! What a crazy man! Did you probably come to eat leftovers with your girlfriend in our hotel? Too bad if this is your first date, I pity you miss! You're too stunningly beautiful to have this man as your date, it's absolutely foolish of you!"Felix was raging with fury as he took in the words of the guard. He was totally fine and ready to deal with the guard calmly but he'd just dared to involve an innocent girl into it! The first person that showed him kindness!Elsa wasn't also happy at the turn of events. She tapped him worriedly. "Felix I think we should leave, this whole thing is getting out of hand." Felix didn't even budge and she became more worried. What should she do?Fel
"Mr John Kai! Get your thoughts right!" Felix yelled and it kinda shocked the man. "This lady here is not my wife, rather she is an acquaintance I just met recently," Felix corrected him."I am so sorry, pardon my mistake! Pretty Miss, I am really sorry," John Kai pleaded to Felix and Elsa. Elsa finally stepped forward."It's alright, I'm not angry," she smiled sweetly at him, making the tip of his ears and nose turn crimson red unknowingly. Elsa was really surprised at the sight. She had known John Kai to be a very strict personality and never expected him to flush only for a smile! John Kai called a maid to come take them into the room that has been meticulously set up for his arrival. They walked there and Elsa was completely in awe of the room there were taken to."This is VVIP room 3000. Everything has been provided for you so do enjoy your stay in here," John Kai said and handed over a bunch of keys to them.They nodded and wanted to enter inside when Felix was stopped by Joh
On one of the couches sat Maxim Moscow, Meq's cousin that resided in another city. The last time Felix heard of him was when his father-in-law was still alive. He always visited home when Felix was still a live-in salesboy and he had become familiar with his face.He was one of those people who always threw insults at Felix, cursing him that he can only remain a salesboy and nothing more.His particularly smug attitude was due to fact that he owned the Moscow Enterprise; a really promising business that was still struggling to stand strong though. That was also one of the reasons he decided to come to the city, he felt the need to expand his business in the capital city so he could gain more strength in the business line.Not just that, he was one of the many masses that had high expectations from Kim's birthday party; he had also heard about the Grand Ball and thinks of it as an opportunity. With the party, he could meet a lot of dignified and prestigious people that can help enhance
Felix who was still listening to their conversation came out and set the dining table for breakfast as they also walked to the dining too.They sat down and started having their simple breakfast of Tea and toasted bread topped with butter. Too simple that Meq didn't like it at all. She wanted to wine and dine on a full table filled with varieties of breakfast ideas.That was why, come what may, she must attend the Grand Ball and see if she could hook up with a wealthy man– handsome or ugly, young or old. She didn't care.So, she brought up the topic again. "What do you say about me being your plus-one, big bro?""Oh, that. Let's see if there's room for plus one. If there is, I'll surely take you with me... But, make sure to clear your schedule," Maxim replied.Meq squealed like a kid instantly, "Thanks a whole lot big bro! Of course, be rest assured that there's nothing I'm gonna do on that day! I'm as free as a bird!" The next second, Maxim said something that darkened her bright ex
Maxim suddenly got butterflies in his stomach as the hairs on his back stood up. Did he hear well? Or is his organ of hearing impaired? What did Felix mean by that? Was he.... Caught?! 'No, there is no way Felix can differentiate between top-notch brands to inferior ones. Compose yourself! Felix is probably having a monologue with himself. Yes, that's it' Maxim consoled himself with that thought. He faced Felix to be sure and coincidentally, Felix was looking his direction.This time around, sweat covered his palms and forehead. 'No! Felix can not know this!'He turned to look at where Felix was standing at but Felix wasn't there anymore. Where did he disappear to?***Felix was already in his car, debating on what the right gift for an elderly person would be. That's right. He wants to gift his father something on his birthday— something he would cherish but the only thing appearing in his head was... A Wrist Watch!A fucking Wrist Watch! Being a quadrillionaire, there's probably
"Are you talking to me?" Felix lowered a brow and raised the other one."Nah, I'm talking to that showcase over there. Of course I'm talking to you, who else is here apart from me and you? I'll repeat myself, leave that area or else I might have the security do so!"A lady, dressed in the same uniform as the salesboy but having a different tag on her shirt, walked past them but stopped and looked back. She sensed the animosity brewing up between them and took interest."Hey Derek, what's going on here?" She asked and shot a side glance at Felix. "Thanks goodness you're here, Glydel. Can you imagine? Just take a look at this man here, have you ever seen any customer dressing like this in the shop? No, right? Yet he keeps staring and ogling at all the wristwatches in the shop! Now, he's even acting like he can buy that $60,000 wristwatch!" Derek, the salesboy huffed like a teenager. That was how Felix saw him to be— a short-sighted teenager.Hearing Derek's rant, the lady, Glydel, nod
Soon, they were at the top-tier exclusive floor. Everywhere was simply marvelously awesome. Jewelry pieces glittered and shone from all sides of the floor and the silver chandelier coupled with neon blue bulbs made each of the jewelries stand out in their own special way. In awe, Felix trailed behind the manager as he led him to the center of the floor. That's where the word 'perfect' lies in.In a securely locked glass cabinet, the ancient diamond wristwatch was dazzling and it sparkled even on the glass cabinet. It appeared like pools of Mercury and crystal-clear water was carved into the shape of a wristwatch.The entire case of the watch was purely diamond; a 221.9-carat D flawless rectangular-shaped stone that had an ageless vibe to it."Wait, before I open it, I'll have to brief you about the history and structure of this breathtaking stone known as Celestial and Eternal A.K.A The C&E watch. They're necessary before usage so you can understand it's worth," The owner of the sto
Without hesitation, Felix lunged forward, wrapping his hand around Elsa and pulling her down behind a table, just as gunfire erupted in the small room. Bullets ricocheted off the furniture, sending splinters flying from it. “Get down!” Felix yelled, pulling Elsa closer, feeling her body press against his. He could feel her reaching into his pockets as he returned fire, the sound of gunshots ringing in his ears. “Don’t tell me you didn’t bring me a spare gun! What am I going to use?!” Elsa shot at him when she noticed his pocket empty, her eyebrow raised in disbelief and a hint of frustration on her face. She felt like slapping him for forgetting something so important, her annoyance mixed with adrenaline. Felix glanced at her, guilt and exasperation on his face. He wanted to kick himself for not being more prepared. “Never mind,” she waved her hand sharply and began looking around the cluttered room for something that could help. The guards shouted commands to each other, tryin
Felix smirked as the heat washed over him. But the smirk vanished immediately; he didn’t have time to celebrate. He dashed down the corridor, taking the stairs two at a time, heading toward the floor where he suspected Elsa might be held.Reaching the upper level, he paused, his breath coming in sharp bursts. His eyes fell on a door marked “Staff Only.” He approached cautiously and leaned in closer, straining to listen for any signs of life on the other side. The silence was deafening.He placed his ear against the door, concentrating hard to hear anything on the other side. Suddenly, the sound of heavy footsteps echoed down the hall. Felix's pulse quickened. He had to get inside, now. With a swift kick, he forced the door open and slipped inside, closing it quietly behind him.The room was dimly lit and filled with old furniture and dusty boxes. There was a table in the center of the room. His eyes scanned the space, everywhere, searching for any clue that Elsa was there. She had
“Shit!” Panic flooded him.He promised Felix he would ensure to keep anyone away from that area because he would be there. His mind raced as he quickly walked to him, blocking his view.As he got closer, he noticed the guard stiffen and frown in confusion. The guard paused and glanced behind Vito, looking sharp and on edge, as if he sensed something was wrong. He had heard the noise.“Is something wrong?” Vito asked, trying to sound casual and composed.The guard turned to him, his face darkening as he squinted. “Who are you?” he asked, his voice low and filled with suspicion. Vito noticed the guard's hand moving toward his weapon, fingers twitching as he assessed the situation.Vito stood up straight. “I’m the managing director of Vasley Group,” Vito said, keeping his voice calm and confident. A small smirk appeared on his lips.The guard's eyes widened in surprise, and he quickly relaxed, bowing his head. Fear and respect flickered across his face.“I'll ask again: is something wro
Felix walked down a grand flight of stairs, the sound of his footsteps echoing softly in the hallway as he headed for the backdoor. “Vito?” He called into the airpod, keeping his voice low but clear.“Yes, Boss,” he replied through the receiver.Felix paused for a moment and glanced over his shoulder to see if anyone was watching him closely. “The floor opposite the rear exit. Guard that area. Ensure no one goes closer, if anything seems wrong, alert me right away.”“Yes, Boss,” he responded.Felix took a deep breath and began to move, continuing down the stairs. He took long strides towards the rear exit, ensuring to avoid any guards around him.He decided to go on this mission alone to not raise suspicion so he let Jake attend the event in place of him. As he opened the door, he spotted a CCTV above, on the wall. Immediately, he grabbed a plank and swung it against it, hitting it several times.The lens shattered, sending bits of plastic flying.With the camera out of the way, he
They drifted to the edge of the ballroom.“Where's Elsa now?” Jen asked in a hushed tone once they were out of earshot, feeling nervous.Jake shook his head grimly. “Felix is still looking, but no word yet.” Vito looked around the ballroom, carefully observing everyone mingling and discussing. He didn't see any sign of Diane Fox among the wealthy and glamorous guests. He frowned slightly and discreetly waved over one of the nearest Vasley employees.He leaned in close so he could be heard over music. “Excuse me, have you seen Miss Diane? I didn't notice her with the Fox family earlier.”The worker shrugged without much interest. “Last I saw, she ran off the moment she got in. Probably hiding and crying in one of the empty sitting rooms, if you ask me.”Vito frowned in thought. He quickly sent a short message to Felix:“Diane is missing from the main event. Employee thinks she's hiding alone in an empty room. Let me know what you want to do next.”After sending the message, Vito put
“It would take a while to recover from this hit,” Jake remarked as they sat in the car, watching the hectic scene happening on the red carpet through the tinted windows.Jen looked out at the flashing lights and swarming paparazzi. She turned to him. “Even worse since Glitz and Glamour is leading now.” She had a satisfied smile on her face. Jake glanced over at her. "Are you ready to step out?" he asked. "The attention might be overwhelming."Jen took a slow, deep breath to calm her nerves. Being at the center of attention was scary. “As long as it's for Ma'am Elsa. So, yeah,” she said, arranging her dress and clutching her purse. Jake gave a subtle nod and got out of the car, then hurried around to open her door, offering his hand. Jen grabbed it gratefully with a smile as she stepped out.She held a confident smile, allowing her aura to radiate as she headed to the red carpet.A reporter in the front spotted her and did a double take, shocked to recognize her. "Isn't that the P.A
The incident had blown up really nice, and she knew it would cost an arm and a leg for damage control. Not that Vasleys were not up to the task, but they knew how hard it would be. She went back into the room, completing her makeup. She spent over half an hour carefully twisting and winding her hair into an elegant style on top of her head. She used pretty pins in red and shiny silver colors to match her accessories for the evening. The style highlighted her beauty. She realized just how much she had glowed up after the arrest and smiled.Stepping back from the mirror, she picked up the blue dress. The shiny satin material shimmered under the light. Small crystals were sewn neatly along the fitted top part. “This definitely fits the theme,” she smiled as she began to wear the dress. It went all the way to the floor, flattering her. She arranged all she needed and began to walk outside.She looked up and down the quiet sidewalk for Jake as she adjusted the thin straps on her shoulde
Jericho Vasley sat in his office, scrolling through social media on his phone. As the evening news began reporting on, his blood started to boil. Videos and images of his son Jerry with Diane Fox doing drugs were splashed across every site.The hashtags condemning them were going viral by the minute. Tabloid headlines screamed of scandals and rumors were running wild online. His company was getting roasted left and right, and it didn't help that they will recovering from the project Crest scandal.Fury rose within Jericho as he watched the disaster unfolding. How could Jerry be so careless and foolish? To be caught on camera like this, risking everything their family had built.His hands slammed down into the desk, venting his anger against the piece of wood. His phone crushed under his hands, his face tightening.Storming to his son's room, he burst through the door to find Jerry leisurely getting dressed. "Explain yourself! What is the meaning of this?" Jericho shouted, shoving the
Within minutes, the first posts started appearing on social media from accounts of Vasley employees about Diane Fox and Jericho's son, Jerry Vasley, doing drugs together.An idol from Vasley Entertainment uploaded several photos with the caption "Friends having fun at a party #oops". The pictures showed Diane, Jerry and several others passed out or engaged in drunken kissing. Meanwhile, Vito shared one of the more explicit videos on his profile. As people started watching, the comments rolled in. "Whoa is that the CEO's son?! Not a good look..." "Someone's career is over after the boss man sees this."Meanwhile, other anonymous accounts that Elsa had already arranged were busy stirring up and adding more fuel to the fire on the rumors online. Small nudges trying to guide the conversation. A low-quality video was posted with the caption "Celebrity drug use revealed!" The video showed Diane and Jerry in a messy embrace, with a blurry figure pressing something to their lips.Another