With a jovial laugh, Mr. Rodriguez patted Henry on the shoulder, his wide smile exposing a flawless set of teeth. Henry's lips released a nervous chuckle while he felt uneasy under Mr. Rodriguez's firm grasp. "Hmm. There are a list of charges against you," Mr. Rodriguez said in a low voice, his tone laced with amusement as he glanced at the papers in front of him. "Sexual assault, embezzlement, conspiracy...quite the resume, wouldn't you say?" The mention of Heather's name caused Henry's heart to sink and a wave of panic to engulf him. Henry couldn't believe that Heather had actually pressed charges against him as well. Mr. Rodriguez didn't wait for him to digest the news and carried on. "Of course, we can't forget about your little plan with Caspian to embezzle funds from Kevin's company," Mr. Rodriguez added with a sneer, clearly enjoying every moment of Henry's discomfort. Yet, Henry persisted and gathered every ounce of confidence and authority he had. "So that's what t
Jenna's face lit up with a mix of excitement and satisfaction as she walked into the restaurant. With a widening smile, she made her way to the table, excited to meet Caspian for lunch. Before she had a chance to take a seat, a man's friendly smile and confident strides towards her drew her attention.As he came closer, Jenna raised an eyebrow in curiosity. She had no memory of ever having met this man before. "Hey sir, how may I help you?" she asked, her tone polite yet authoritative.Taking a moment to pause, the man's gaze swept over Jenna's face."You look familiar," he said, taken aback by her stunning appearance.Jenna furrowed her eyebrows, studying him closely."I'm sorry, but I don't believe we've met before," she replied calmly, trying to hide her confusion.Smiling, the man then sat across from Jenna, responding, “Not at all,” Sitting in Caspian's spot with a nonchalant familiarity, he made her feel uneasy."Excuse me," Jenna spoke up after a moment, her voice laced with
Caspian and Jenna's interaction caught Melinda's attention, causing her to clear her throat and watch them with suspicion. She couldn't shake off the uneasiness surrounding their relationship. Sensing Melinda's disapproving stare, Jenna asked sharply, "Is there a problem, Melinda?"With a forced smile, Melinda casually responded, acting as if she hadn't heard Jenna's question. Yet, a blend of dissatisfaction and curiosity stirred inside Jenna. It wasn't like her elder sister to hold back her opinion."Jenna," Melinda spoke up finally, unable to contain her irritation any longer. "You were so certain that Caspian was cheating on Sylvie with you, and now you're claiming he's your boyfriend?"Jenna let out a light chuckle, struggling to find the right words to explain herself. "I was just joking around," she said lamely."You said the other time that it's not funny for someone like Caspian to just leave his girlfriend without any reason....." Melinda chimed in.Interrupting, Jenna turne
Excitement and nervous tension filled the atmosphere as the distinguished families of Mr. Austin and Mr. Gerald assembled in the elegant parlor. Upon arrival, they were greeted by cozy chairs and a table filled with tempting treats. Mrs. Aria and Mrs. Ciara politely engaged in small talk while anxiously anticipating Caspian's arrival, graciously sipping their tea.In the midst of a barely discernible break in conversation, the sound of approaching footsteps seized everyone's notice. The sight of Caspian filled Sylvie with joy, prompting her to quickly reach the door with a beaming smile.Yet, her smile vanished instantly when she noticed his expression - a serious scowl concealing any trace of affection for her. Filled with humiliation and sadness, Sylvie hastily covered her face, unable to endure the feeling of rejection.Refusing to show her pain, she maintained a practiced composure and carried on.Caspian's arrival caught everyone's gaze as he walked over to his parents and then
With Jenna by his side, Caspian was met by bouncers at the club entrance who eyed them with smug expressions. Before grabbing his ticket from his denim pocket, Caspian confidently patted Jenna's back. As he brandished his VIP pass at the bouncers in black dresses, they recoiled and gave him disapproving glares."Where did this young man get a VIP ticket like this?" one of them sneered under their breath."Maybe he stole it," another whispered, not realizing how loud they were speaking.Caspian met their accusations with a stern look, "What are you saying? Are you insane?""Haha, do you even know who I am?" he bellowed, catching the bouncers off guard with his outburst.Caspian's effort to intimidate the bouncers fell flat as they remained silent and unimpressed. Without uttering a single word, they gazed back at him, undisturbed by what he said.The bouncers refused to let Caspian enter the exclusive event with his ticket, claiming it was fake. Feeling frustrated and suspicious, he
Caspian casually left the extravagant mansion and proceeded to the garden, lured by a sunshade that promised relaxation and fresh air, while enjoying a Netflix video on his phone.Before long, Jenna appeared by his side.Caspian’s presence beside him sent a sudden shiver down his spine, distracting him from his focus. Jenna, her breath barely audible, inquired softly, "Caspian, what is the movie's theme and genre?"Caspian's smile gleamed as he faced Jenna, whispering, "There's this dragon film called 'Damsel'—packed with action and adventure. Do you care to watch it with me?"A sardonic smile appeared on Jenna’s lips as she spoke, her voice betraying a hint of strain, "I'm not much of a fan of action flicks, especially the shoot-'em-up kind. I prefer something with a bit more heart and uh, passion. Got any good romance or drama films?""Um, this one's strange. They haven't used any weapons. It's different," Caspian said, trying to persuade Jenna to join him. Noticing her disinterest
Alyne took a deep breath, clearly relieved as she decided not to leave just because Caspian told her to. In a state of panic, she glanced around, looking for a different option. Turning towards Caspian, she leaned in, her voice barely audible as she inquired, "Hey Caspian, can I ask you something? Is Jenna your girlfriend?" Caspian nodded, his brow furrowed in curiosity and confusion. "Why ask that? Is disrespect okay just because you don't knows if she's my girlfriend?" His voice carried a subtle hint of frustration. "Wait, you weren't married, right? And why do both of you have to criticize me? I'm just trying to look good in our own eyes. Honestly, I did bring a long vest. I took it off upon entering, thinking nobody was home except you," Alyne explained, feeling utterly embarrassed. Relief washed over Alyne as she exhaled deeply, retrieving her vest from her bag. Her words held a combination of gentleness and simmering anger. "But you never mentioned having a girlfriend," she s
It was almost afternoon when Caspian arrived home at his villa. In a rush, he tried to open the door but found it locked. He was shocked that Jenna, who he expected to be home, had not arrived.Today was the day he planned to visit his parents and introduce Jenna to them. With a sense of unease, Caspian walked into the dimly lit living room. Using his phone’s smart app, he turned on the chandelier, lighting up the room. He dropped his briefcase and checked his phone. "Babe, where are you? You were supposed to be home by now. Hope no problem?" he typed quickly.As he was about to put the phone down, a loud ding signaled Jenna's response: "I went to shop, I will be back in a few minutes."Reading the message, Caspian heaved a sigh of relief. He put away his briefcase in his home office and went to his bedroom to rest.Thirty minutes later, Caspian's phone buzzed with another message from Jenna announcing her arrival. He sprang to his feet and hurried to the door, eager to welcome her i