The thugs led them to the headquarters, their hideout. They handcuffed Steve and Margaretha's legs and gagged them with handkerchiefs to prevent them from screaming for help and causing a public disturbance.Steve pretended to be limp from their knocks to find out the bandits' headquarters, as they might have Cassandra hidden there.The car entered the dense and steep forest until many times their car got stuck in the mud.'I bet they hid Cassandra here!' Steve's hunch grew stronger as the location could not be detected by the police or the common people.'I'll save you, Cassandra. Wait for me!' Steve muttered.After much effort, the car finally arrived at an old tree.Steve frowned in surprise when there were no buildings or houses in that place."Put them down!""Yes, boss!"Four men herded Steve and Margaretha out of the car and into the giant, monstrous-looking old tree.The sounds of crickets and forest animals rang out loudly, inviting horror.Steve hesitated and trembled with f
"You will know it when you've met my father," the man replied.'Tsk!' Steve was annoyed that the man was delaying answering, even though he was very curious.Once at the bottom, the elevator opened, revealing a wealth of advanced technology as far as the eye could see.Steve was wide-eyed with shock. 'What is this place?' He glanced suspiciously at the man standing next to him, accusing him of dangerous experiments.However, Steve chose to remain silent. He didn't want to misspeak and put Cassandra in danger.The man guided Steve to all the mysterious rooms."Dad, I've brought it."The old man who was in a laboratory turned to his son. He smiled broadly when he saw Steve."Finally, I met you, son.""Who are you?""I'm Professor Alan."Steve didn't recognize the old man at all, but Alan seemed to."Have we ever known each other?""You may not know me, but I met you and made you the successful young man you are today."'What does he mean?" Steve muttered in surprise."Don't mince words.
Los Angeles."She'll be happy with my gift." Steve, a 27-year-old young man, smiled happily while staring at the red velvet box he was holding. Today is the fourth anniversary of his relationship with his girlfriend, Emmy.The diamond sparkles in the sunlight, making Steve can't stop imagining his girlfriend's happy expression when she receives it.After walking to the Felix entertainment building for a few minutes, he approached the receptionist and mentioned Emmy's name."Right now, Ms. Emmy is busy. If you want to deliver the food, you can leave it with me," the pretty woman said ignorantly when she saw Steve wearing a waiter's uniform."I don't want to deliver food, but I have something to give her. It's very important, and I need to see her. Just for a minute." Steve was a little urgent."You're so stubborn! Besides, Miss Emmy wouldn't want to meet a poor man like you! Hurry up and go! Do you think I'm stupid?! I know you're Miss Emmy's fan who's trying to sneak in! I'm sick of s
"What is this?" Steve touched the screen, but his hand went through. His focus shifted when a car's headlights shone on him, blinding Steve's vision. A car sped towards him unnoticed, causing him to pull over to the sidewalk hurriedly. Unfortunately, his leg injury slowed him down. BRUG! Steve's body was thrown and dragged several meters before lying covered in blood. Blood flowed from his nose, mouth, and head, turning the rain-filled ditch blood red. His entire body hurt, but strangely, he seemed to enjoy it. He even had a smile on his lips. 'It turns out death is much better.' He looked vaguely at someone approaching him. "Are you okay?" The sound of rain drowned out the person's voice and form. *** Steve slowly sank into unconsciousness without being able to answer. The young man slowly opened his eyes and found himself lying in a room. Surprisingly, he was not in a hospital room but a super luxurious one dominated by white and gold paint and furniture. "Where am I?"
Two days later. In the afternoon."Let's eat. After that, you have to take your medicine." Sarah put a tray of fish and vegetable soup on Steven's lap."Thanks." Steve ate his food. It had been two days since he had been lying on the bed due to difficulty walking, making him a little bored.However, his boredom was instantly relieved when he saw Sarah.Steve glanced at the pink-haired woman who was busy reading a file. "Why don't you tell your assistant to buy me some food? So, you don't have to leave your work.""I didn't want people to know I was hiding a man.""Why?""I'm an actress. I don't want fake news to appear about me and you."Steve was wide-eyed. 'Artist? What a strange coincidence.'"Why are you so surprised?""I-I just didn't expect to meet an artist in person." Steve was nervous."Really? You don't recognize me?" Sarah was a little offended."O-of course I recognize you!" Steve was lying. "But you seem to look different than on TV.""You're lying!""No!""Now, tell me t
After ensuring Sarah slept soundly on the couch, Steve climbed down the bed and crawled over to her at night. Coincidentally, Sarah was very drunk at the time.He stares at the bandage on Sarah's forehead and the bruise on her smooth cheek.'That old man is such an asshole! When I recover, I'll beat him into a coma!'Steve pushed the hair away from Sarah's face, then looked at her sexy lips that were so tempting. His heart was racing faster than a race car.For the first time in his life, he was kissing a woman. He never even did it with Emmy because she kept rejecting him.'I hope she doesn't wake up.'Steve held his breath, then brought his face closer while closing his eyes.Cup!He slowly opened his eyes timidly and found Sarah still asleep.'I managed to kiss her!' He smiled happily.However, Sarah suddenly squirmed uncomfortably as she had just received Steve's kiss. He immediately backed away and rushed back to the bed before she could beat him up."Did you just kiss me?"'Shit
The next day. "How do you know my phone number? Who gave it to you?" Sarah protested. Sarah and Steve were in a lonely, mossy little alley. "Anyway, why did you ask me to meet you in this disgusting place? Do you want to hurt me?! I offered you money yesterday!" "I don't want that." Steve's voice was cold and serious. "So?" Sarah looked at him suspiciously. "I want to ask you to work together." "You can't be crazy! Can you afford to pay me?!" "Keep your voice down. Do you want someone to catch us and then spread a hoax?" Steve warned while observing the surroundings warily. He had deliberately chosen that place to protect Sarah. "I don't have time to deal with you." Sarah's voice softened, though it remained firm. "Tell me quickly what you want from me?" she demanded. "I want you to marry me." PLAK! "Ouch!" Steve rubbed his sore cheek. "Why did you slap me?" He gave Sarah an exasperated look. "Are you out of your mind?! There's no way I'm marrying you because I already ha
Sarah cried when she heard the sad news from the hospital."How is your mom?" Violetta, Sarah's manager, sat beside her."She's back coma because I couldn't find the right donor for my mom.""Did you ask about it to your fiancé? Didn't he promise to find one for you?""Jacob doesn't care about my family at all. He just wants my fame.""He's such an asshole! Why would you get engaged to him?""I had no other choice. Jacob, the one who gave me the job and the money.""But you're a famous actress, and you don't need him anymore because many other agencies are clamouring to hire you.""I know that. But Jacob was the only one who was willing to lend me a large sum of money for my mother's hospitalization. Moreover, he's very creditable to me for giving me a chance as an artist so that I can support my family.""He's just using you. He deliberately ensnared you in feelings of indebtedness so that you would submit to him. The reason he dares to give you money in the beginning is that he know