“W-What?” Freya asked, stammering as she couldn’t believe what she just heard. “After I worked here for years, this is what I get in return?”“Yes. This is what you’ll get for failing the Hellion family,” Kitty answered in her casual and authoritative tone. “I’m sure that you know the rules and regulations of your job. Once your identity as a spy gets exposed, then you will not be a part of the company anymore.”“Wait, Ma’am Kitty! My entire life was dependent on this!” Freya cried, remembering all the bills she needed to pay. It was the entire reason why she swallowed her pride and dignity to do this illegal work for fuck’s sake! “Please, save me this time! I swear that this won’t happen again!”“Of course, this will not happen again because you’re not a part of our company anymore. You’re not stupid to understand that, aren’t you?” Kitty answered in a mocking tone, making Freya astounded.Tears started streaming down her eyes, yet she couldn’t say anything. She knew Kitty—She’s not
“O-OF COURSE! I’ll tell you everything, and I won't leave even a small detail!” Freya answered, smiling and sobbing due to happiness. “I will give you the document about them as soon as I finish it. If you have other errands or other tasks that you need me to do, don’t hesitate to ask me!” Her voice was slightly trembling due to nervousness and desperation. Despite feeling ashamed because she swallowed her pride for someone like Damian, Freya felt relieved, too. Her job is now secured. “Freya,” Damian called, his voice cold. “Y-Yes?” She blinked twice, feeling nervous. “I won't ask you for more things aside from the document you'll give me tomorrow…So work like how you used to.” Freya's eyes narrowed upon hearing those words. “Damian, I know that I look pitiful right now, and I appreciate that you pitied me by not reporting me. But I know your kind. People would take advantage of the poor. You’re no different.” Damian didn't answer. Instead, he took the handkerchief from his pock
INSIDE THE room, Rachel was standing in the middle while holding her right cheek. Tears were streaming down her eyes, too. There was a tall and intimidating man in front of her, who was giving Rachel a deadly gaze. Damian was infuriated as he kicked the door, closing it, before approaching Rachel. “What happened?” Damian asked gently as he tried removing Rachel’s hand from her cheek, but Rachel shook her head. “It’s okay, let me see.” “No, it’s fine…It’s just…” Rachel couldn’t finish her sentence due to the pain in her cheek. She couldn’t say it to Damian, especially not in front of Oliver, the Business Development Department’s Manager. “Why are you here, anyway? Did Violy ask you to go here?” Rachel tried changing the topic instead, but Damian was keen enough to notice it. “She was worried about you, and so am I,” answered Damian in a cold tone. ‘That girl, is she trying to put Damian in danger?’ Rachel thought and bit her lower lip, but even that simple act sent pain onto her
AFTER hearing Damian’s words, everyone in the Business Development Department laughed so loud that it was heard around the room, while Rachel only frowned and held Damian on his sleeve. “What the heck? Are you out of your mind?” Oliver asked, his stomach crunching as he looked at Damian mockingly. “Do you even know who Anya Montgomery was for you to say that? She’s not someone you can talk to easily!” The Montgomery family is the top five of the highest-ranking families in Bee City. They own the Montgomery Corporation, which mainly circulates in the Food and Restaurant business. However, Anviana Yasmine “Anya” Montgomery, the youngest daughter, built Montgomery Designs, a company that focuses on making decorations and designs. They also provide some venue selections, which made tons of event planning companies want to gain business partnerships with her. Too bad, Anya had her set of business partners given by the Montgomery Corporation, and he had never entertained any businesses
AS SOON as Damian and Rachel went back to the Operations Department, Violy suddenly went to them with a worried expression. “Gosh. What happened? Why is your cheek so red, Rachel?”“That dumbass slapped her,” Damian answered, not caring about the curse words he had spoken. He went to his cubicle and fixed some of his things.“Dumbass…Does he mean Oliver?” Violy asked, her widened eyes fixated on Rachel. “That man decided to be physical this time? And no one even tried defending you?!”“Damian did,” answered Rachel in a low tone, anxious and worried at the same time. “Wait, why did you even ask him to go there? Who knows what Oliver might do to him? You know Oliver, he had connections with the higher-ups, and he’s scary.”“I know, but what do you want me to do? Just let you suffer in the predator’s prison?” Violy’s voice raises a bit. “I know how hard it is to deal with that department, but with the situation we’re facing now, we don’t have a choice but to ask for their help.”Rachel s
“YOU’RE A trash. Why are you even here to represent Mid-Century Elegance Events? Are they kidding us? Do they think that Miss Anya is a joke now just because they made it big in the Event Planning industry?”“And in all cases, why would they send a boastful and inexperienced intern with us? He doesn’t even know how to respect his seniors. Such a disrespectful jerk!”“Go away! You don’t deserve to be with us and meet Ma’am Anya!”“You shouldn’t even be here in the first place!”Suddenly, all the managers spoke harsh words while pointing at Damian. Their voices were also full of disdain like they were disgusted despite not knowing him personally. Damian suddenly felt confused, seeing how those people reacted to such a simple thing. It was like everything was planned…Like all of them were trying to anger him and lose his patience so he could do something that those people would use against him.The harsh comments toward him continued, but Damian didn’t retaliate. Instead, he remained si
DAMIAN RAISED his head, and he was shocked to see Anya Montgomery in front of him. She was wearing an expensive white dress partnered with a Louis Vuitton black bag, making Damian suspect that she came from a meeting or a party.“I should ask you the same question,” he flickered the invisible dust as his gaze fixated on Anya. “What are you doing here? This is an alleyway; it’s dirty here, not to mention that this place is dangerous for someone like you, too.”“Well, I don’t care. You are here, and I know that you will protect me,” Anya answered casually before she shrugged. “I heard about the commotion earlier. I was not supposed to care since it was something that my employees could fix, but as soon as I knew that you were involved, I immediately went out of the building to find you.”“Why? You miss me, former classmate?” Damian teased, raising a brow.“As if.” Anya rolled her eyes, making Damian chuckle a bit.Everyone knows that Anya took her degree at Medivien University, but no o
UPON HEARING those words, Anya chuckled. “That offer is long overdue now, don’t you think?” She playfully raised a brow, smirking. “Since it’s been a long time, let me ask what you want in exchange first before I agree.” “Alright.” Damian nodded, agreeing with Anya’s demand. “I’m here as a Mid-Century Elegance Event’s company representative, and I know that you’re aware of it, too.” “Of course. I was also shocked by their strategy. Why would they send an intern to strike a negotiation with me?” said Anya in a casual tone, but as she realized that Damian could take her words the other way, she raised both hands like she was surrendering. “I mean, no offense. Usually, it’s the managers who always go here to ask for my presence.” “I don’t know, either.” Damian shrugged, ignoring the fact that no one even sent him to Montgomery Designs but himself. “As an exchange, I would like you to give me a chance.” “For what?” “To present the business proposal I have inside this suitcase.” Damian
Hello, everyone! Damian and Anya's story ends here. Writing this story was a rollercoaster ride of emotions for me, especially after witness how Damian retaliated and had the happy he deserved. I'm also grateful to each of you for being with me from the start to end. I hope you enjoyed reading this one as much as I enjoyed writing it, too.As we close this chapter, I want you to know that I'm planning to write another story, soon. I'm outlining a new one, and it was somehow different from my first two stories. The protagonist would be Oliver Hunt: Damian's old acquaintance, who was in the last chapter. I will let you once it's available to read. <3Anyway, please do give a review if you loved this story~ I hope you will still be here in my next one!You may try my other stories as well~ - Rise of Power: Return of The Pathetic Commoner (Completed) - Zero: God of Mercenary (Soon)Sincerely, Star
THE hostage-taking Carter did in the warehouse spread in various news channels like wildfire. Everyone was shocked because of his sudden escape from prison, making the residents afraid for their safety, knowing that the management wasn’t doing their job properly to monitor the prisoners.With that, the warden and his apprentices, who were also under Carter’s authority, were fired from their jobs. They were replaced by a management who cared about their citizens, removing the patronage system in the prison, and bringing back justice at the same time.Due to Carter’s crimes being in high intensity, he was transferred to a high-security prison. Carter could only laugh as his mind was still in the past, thinking how rich and powerful he was, even though that wasn’t the case now.Carter had already gone insane, but it was only the beginning of his suffering.“At last, you finally arrived,” Catelyn, who was waiting in Carter’s cell, greeted. “Did you miss me?”“What are you doing here?” Cart
THE lights were flickering, adding tension in the air, as Damian entered the warehouse alone. He doesn’t have any guns or other weapons with him, nor he didn’t call anyone like Carter instructed.Damian was on high alert as he continued walking when suddenly, two men wearing full black clothes started to approach him with their guns.‘Fuck,’ cursed Damian at the back of his mind, seeing how helpless he was right now.Especially after seeing Ava tied to the chair, his mouth gagged, while Catela is sleeping in the crib beside her.Despite the situation, he couldn’t give up. Damian needed to save himself along with Ava and Catela and end this fight with Carter so it wouldn’t repeat.The two men tied Damian’s hands and feet to the chair, but unlike Ava, they didn’t gag him.“It is so unusual to see how obedient you are. I never thought you could do it,” Carter, who appeared from the shadows, smirked upon seeing Damian being helpless. “That’s right. They will always be safe as long as you
“That was not enough for all the bullshit you did to me before. But for now, let’s call it even," Damian said.Carson only shook his head as he wiped the blood on his lips before leaving the house. And the only thing that was running through his mind was how strong Damian’s punch was… before until now.THE NEXT morning, Carson didn’t just confess what he did to the board members, but he conducted a press conference to publicly apologize to Damian. He knew that Damian deserved to clear his name and regain his reputation, and although his public apology wasn’t enough, he still did it to show his sincerity.“Starting today, Carson Ferremento is now terminated as the CEO, and will face two years of suspension because of him ruining the Ferremento Corporation’s reputation,” Piper announced, her tone colder than usual. “The position will go back to Damian Giovanni Ferremento.”Carson smiled sadly, but he knew he needed to accept the consequences of his actions.However, since Damian had a
“That bastard. He told you that even though you have a husband?” Carson asked, his teeth gritting.“Well, this is just an arranged marriage, and he knows it.” Ava shrugged. “To be honest, I would marry a man like him although he isn’t the richest, than stay with a puppet like you, who only knows how to follow someone else—”“Here,” Carson interjected, giving Ava the signed papers. “I will let you take Catela because I need to deal with something, but I will take her away from you once I'm done.”“Hah. As if I will let you do that.” Ava scoffed and rolled her eyes. “Thank you for this, Carson. Catela will benefit so much from this.”And as if Ava was waiting for this to happen, when she went again to their bedroom to take Catela, she already had her luggage with her and was talking to someone.“Yes, he already signed the divorce paper, and I’m all set…” Ava said, smiling from ear to ear. “Oh, your bodyguard is outside the house already? Alright. I will let him in.”Ignoring Carson, Ava
After Carter went out of the house unnoticed, that was the only time Carson could breathe properly. He didn’t even realize he was suppressing his breath because of fear.‘Is that really the brother I used to be with ever since I was a child?’ Carson thought, his heart racing, as he leaned into a tree. ‘We are family. Why would he threaten me like that? Is the company and the organization more important to him than me?’And upon asking himself that question, Carson got his answer. Carter wouldn’t mind killing everyone who would be a hindrance to his plans, and he is not an exemption.His gaze went to the house—Something he had because of Carter. Everything he had was him, not giving Carson any chance to carve out his own identity. He was only known for his surname, and for all his careless actions when he was in teenager days.The only thing he had that wasn’t connected with Carter was Dollie, whom he took for granted, and now his family; Ava, his wife, and Catela, their child.“Ava,”
Realizing that Damian needs him right now, Veron took his phone and called a number. It was someone he thought he would never talk with again.“Veron,” Charlie Wiles, the CEO of the Legion Mercenaries, called. “It has been a long time, huh? What do you need this time?”“I have to ask you for a favor,” Veron replied.“A favor?” Charlie raised an eyebrow. “If it is about our operations, I’m sorry, but I need to decline. You know that we can’t take clients in other countries other than Colossia, right?”“I know that. You are not taking me as a dumb person, aren’t you?” Veron shot back, his voice laced with irritation now. “I need someone I trust to do this task for me, and I’m willing to pay any amount you want for it.”“Any amount, huh? Talking to rich people is different.” Charlie chuckled on the other line, yet he became serious afterward. “But alright, deal. What is it that you want me to do?”“I want you to find Correl Ferremento’s location and kill him,” Veron commanded, his tone s
“Carson,” Damian called as his eyes darkened in anger. “It is you, isn’t it?”“If you are asking about the new CEO of this company, yes. It’s me,” Carson answered, smirking, as he placed the documents he brought to the table. “Why? Are you surprised that a person who was once a happy-go-lucky like me would be chosen to replace you?”“Why would I be surprised if you planned everything for this to happen?” Damian shot back, the annoyance evident in his tone. “Seeing you in front of me now just strengthens my hunch. It was you who messed up with the data. How could you?”Carson’s smirk widened. He didn’t answer. Instead, he stood proudly in the middle with his arms folded.“I’m not here because of the shitty things you accuse me of, but because I have given the board of directors a proposal strategy that you can’t provide.” Carson slid the document in front of Damian. “Here. Look at this.”Damian didn’t move at first, but a few seconds later, he took the folder and looked at its contents
“Young master,” James, whom Damian called, answered on the other line. “Young master Carson is still doing his old routine; working in his office the whole day and going home afterward.”“How certain are you?” Damian asked.James’ brows furrowed, but he still answered in a polite tone, “I’m always monitoring him, young master. I didn’t even let him out of my sight.”“I know, but something might have happened that slipped your notice,” Damian said, his tone low and serious. “The Ferremento Corporation is in chaos right now, and I’m sure Carson is involved with it. I need you to think carefully.”James obliged. The tip of his brows pressed harder on each other upon recalling the surveillance, and his lips widened as he remembered something.“There was one incident. A few days ago, Miss Ava Medivien bumped into me and caused a commotion. For a moment, I lost sight of young master Carson’s office,” confessed James. “But it was only for a few seconds.”“And that is the only amount of time t