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In Capital Z, SKY Corporation reigns supreme. Its mastermind, Bill Sky, known as the ‘Ruthless King’ in business world, commands absolute obedience, his rule unchallenged.

For Bill, business is everything and everything is business. Romance is a triviality. Women, mere dalliances, bound by contract and fleeting desire. No strings attached, no second chances.

His life is way too perfect under his control until one night at the Sky Villa.

"I'm sorry Mom, I was a bit late. I have some important things to do in the office so I cannot leave immediately for our dinner." Feeling exhausted, Bill said.

"Don't worry, son, you are just in time. Your Dad is waiting for you in the study room. Go and check him out." His mother, Kelly said while giving him a warm hug.

" Okay, I'll be heading now," Bill replied.

In the study room, Ed is sitting with a folder in his hand. One can easily tell that he is seriously waiting for his son to enter his study room.

"Dad, I'm here," Bill uttered.

Ed turned his head to him and nodded, acknowledging his presence, pointing to the seat in front of his table.

"Have a seat," Ed said with a serious and sad hint in his eyes.

At that very moment, Bill already knew something wasn't right. He couldn’t help but feeling a bit agitated, " Dad, let's stop beating around the bush, what is it?"

Upon hearing his son's words, Ed raised the folder from his hand and gave it to his son. "See it for yourself."

Bill immediately took the file and read it.

Right at that very moment, he was shattered. He paused and looked at his father, assessing calmly just like in the business ‘Panicking is no use,' then he said, "Let's get an immediate surgery." Holding the medical record of his father, which stated the detection of a tumor in his brain that was growing rapidly, he was upset but, there was no way he would show it in front of everyone, especially his father.

Just when Bill was about to dial his secretary on his phone, Ed stopped him and said, " You are not getting any younger Bill, you need to have a successor. I cannot die peacefully if you are not settled. It's time for you to get a wife."

As expected, his dad will smoothly cut the chase using his medical condition.

"No one will die, Dad, my secretary will arrange your surgery soon. As for my wife, you are well aware that I don't have time for it. " Bill firmly retorted.

"Listen to me son, I know you are like me. You devoted your time to work and shouldered a big responsibility for the company, but look, look at me, I'm sick Bill. My life is not in my hands now. I can die today or tomorrow. But I'm happy because there's you! You've proved your worth a long time ago and we are very proud of you indeed, but you are our only son, we cannot just let you work in this lifetime. Have a life son!" Ed just didn't want to give his son a chance to make brief excuses.

"I already have a life, and I'm happy with it, everything is under my control dad, too much worry about me will cause you harm," Bill replied.

"Well then if you already knew worrying about you would cause me harm then, do what I say. And you know pretty well that I will not take 'NO' for an answer." Ed continued.

"You only have 2 choices, son. You choose your wife or we will choose your wife. It's up to you! You know Jane Foster, she is coming back next week from abroad. She is the daughter of your Mom's best friend and Uncle George. They are a prominent family. She's also an achiever like you, I and your mom think that she is quite a match. Think about it, if you cannot introduce us to your woman this week consider Jane Foster as your registered wife. I don't have the luxury of time Bill. Once and for all I want to see you settled before I die. I want to see what my grandson looks like. Do you understand?"

Ed regretted that he trained his son extremely in managing his business to the point of setting aside true emotions such as 'love'. He cannot just watch his son being married to his work.

"Okay! To end this argument, I will bring you my woman two days from now." Feeling a little bit annoyed, he didn’t want to go far into this discussion.

He is the ruthless CEO. There is no way he couldn't handle this very simple matter. At the back of his mind, he was thinking ahead about who he would bring to his parents. Of course, he couldn't choose among his sex toys.

Satisfied with his son's answer Ed finished the discussion with a smile, forgetting his illness. "We will be looking forward to it son, after 2 days you may consider Jane Foster."

Jane Foster, he met her when he was 11 and she was 8. She was a good pianist indeed. She performed at every family gathering and all his relatives, including his mom and dad, were so amazed by her talent. No wonder they like her very much to the extent that they want this girl to be his wife.

‘No way!’

As far as he remembers her, she’s so dumb and clumsy. He hated the fact that she was the reason why his favorite toy robot broke into pieces. This toy robot played a very special part in his heart since it was given by his late grandfather when he was 5 years old. His grandfather is the only person he considers his best friend. He spoiled him a lot secretly. When his grandfather died, Bill was 6 years old at that time. Young Bill cried the whole night hugging his toy robot to sleep. It took him a year to accept that his grandfather wasn't with him anymore. Until now, thinking of him makes him feel sad.

After the incident, he had never seen Jane Foster again and he never wanted to see her again. He bears this hatred in his heart for a long time toward this girl and now they wanted her to be his wife.

‘Fucking No Way!’ He cursed.

He only has 2 days left. ‘There is nothing money can’t do.’ He thought. He can pay with any amount of money just to get rid of this troublesome Jane Foster. He has nothing to do with her.

After dinner, he went to 'Luxury Bar' to have a drink. He called his cousin, Gab to accompany him. He had never been frustrated like this before. He thought it was just a simple matter, but turns out to be a complicated one. He is Bill Sky, and he closes multi-billion-dollar business dealings almost every day. How on earth he's going to let this matter interfere with his life?

‘No fucking way!’

In Capital Z, only the most elite could afford membership in the 'Luxury Bar'. His cousin Gab Kenley, is the owner of this bar. He’s the type of playful boy next- door.

The two often meet here for a drink and share personal and business insights.

“What’s up, man?” Gab cheerfully greeted Bill as he entered their VIP room.

Bill had almost finished one bottle of whiskey when his cousin arrived. After Gab sitting down, he started to share with him about his parents’ demands.

"Woah! Then maybe it's time for you to get a wife." Gab let out a big smile at Bill.

Bill sneered at him as a warning for him to stop joking around.

“Okay then, how about considering Trishia Meyer? You know man, she is crazy about you. Uncle Ed and Aunt Kelly will surely love her. She came from a political dynasty family. She has a strong political backup. It’s going to be a win-win man! ” Gab suggested with a bright hint in his eyes, expecting to hear approval from Bill.

Trishia Meyer is the daughter of Senator Gregory Meyer, who is expected to run for the next presidency in Capital Z. She's strikingly beautiful and hot. She's the perfect definition of 'Barbie' with 100% aggressiveness. Trishia used her money lavishly to track down Bill's schedule every day, that's why she suddenly appeared wherever Bill was. She is viciously obsessed with him.

Bill was stuck in deep thinking. He kept on drinking from his glass and said: "Hell no way! As clever as Trishia Meyer, I cannot give her the advantage of tying me up in front of my parents." He firmly sees what's coming with him presenting Trishia Meyer to his parents. That's a checkmate. He cannot let that happen.

Gab was a bit surprised with his answer. He poured more whiskey into Bill's glass, "Well, consider Jane Foster then, if your parents like her then give it to them."

Upon hearing the name 'Jane Foster', Bill's mood changed. He was exceedingly irritated and his grip on his glass hardened. 'This woman's name is a curse.' He thought while drinking his whisky bottoms up.

After 2 bottles of whiskey, they've decided to go home separately.

Outside, he is already accompanied by his bodyguard. While they were heading to the basement parking where his driver was waiting, he decided to call his secretary to make arrangements for him. He will let his secretary worry about it.

It’s already 2 a.m., three rings, but no answer from the other side. He is now a little agitated.

He is Bill Sky, 1st ring should be answered, that is his mortal rule. As his secretary, you should be willing to give all yourself to serve him 24/7 or you will be punished, but of course, it comes with great and reasonable compensation. No one dares to make him wait.

He continued walking in the hallway while holding his phone to his ear when suddenly his lips were invaded by fascinatingly sweet mixed with alcohol taste lips. ‘Shit! Who is this crazy woman?’ He angrily thought while putting his phone back in his pocket.

'But wait, this kiss is so fucking addictive. These fucking lips are so smooth! I want more!' There is no way he will let her go just like this. No one can just simply kiss him wherever and whenever they want. He cannot help to feel the urge to take her down straight away right there, right that very moment.

In a blink of an eye, George, the bodyguard was dumbfounded. 'Who's this crazy woman? Where did she come from? She's so fucking dead! I am so fucking dead!' He couldn't believe that this had happened in an instant while he carefully tailing his Boss. When George was about to grab away the girl fast, he stopped. His Boss seemed to enjoy the situation.

George had never seen his Boss like this before. In so many instances, girls tried flirting with him on some high-end occasions, but he always ended up dragging them out on his Boss’s order. Remembering this, George was again dumbfounded as he couldn’t help watching his Boss’s every action. Noticing his Boss’s intimacy, he paved his way to the corner and waited for them to wrap up.

Bill suddenly grabbed her waist and closed the gap between their bodies. He held her tight and pressed her body against the wall. With his body cornering her, he crushed her lips and the kiss became torrid until the other party stopped cooperating.

"Oopsie. My Bad!" She smiled seductively at him. In an inch, she stared at the man she just kissed passionately, but couldn't see him clearly. It's completely blurred. She tried to open her eyes, but it seemed that her eyeglasses were full of mist. She was completely drunk and she was controlled by alcohol. In her drunken state, she had to admit that this man was undeniably a good kisser.

Holding his two shoulders, she tried pushing him to free herself from his tight embrace. Using all her strength left, she forced herself to squeeze out of him, but it was to no avail. Now she panicked like crazy. Back to her senses, her smile diminished all of a sudden.

‘Who is this jerk? What the hell he’s doing to me?’ Her thoughts are like thunder rumbling loudly in her head.

"Please let me go!" She asked him with begging eyes. Yes! She got it. She cannot solve this by force and might as well play like an obedient and adorable puppy to her master.

"Not a chance my Dear! "His voice is very playful yet firm and full of masculinity, bearing a big wave of authority. He tightened his grip on her waist, sending shivers and pleasure in her entire body. Plus, his scent was very compelling to her nose. Without seeing the man's face she already knew that he was a man of elegance and power.

She was extremely satisfied with his every touch that her body was honestly wanting him for more but she can’t let this man do whatever he wanted to her. She didn’t know him. ‘He is a total stranger and a freak!’ she thought.

"Plakk!" a blaring sound came out. She slapped him. She slapped the man who just called her 'My Dear'. She slapped the man whose strength was so overly strong. She struggled crazily trying hard to free herself from this hot rock-like chest. 'Damn this man!'

"Damn this girl!" Bill snapped out from his intimate pursuit. He suddenly grabbed her two arms and pinned her against the wall using his full strength almost on the brink of breaking her bones.

Upon hearing the loud sound of a slap, George immediately sneaked out from the corner and found out his Boss was being beaten by a girl. 'You are really dead girl!!'

"Do you know me? How dare you put a hand on me? You want to die?" Bill with arrogance, asked angrily the girl who just slapped him. He is so furious that he could kill. He grabbed her neck with one hand. He had never been slapped in this lifetime. He is Bill Sky, no one dared to hurt him. He is the leader of the 'Ruthless King' company. There is no way he will be slapped just like that.

"Let go of me, you Freak! I don't need to know you. I don't care who you are!" She cried out loud while finding her breath. She will never let this freak win.

She should be fast. This man is crazy. She will not allow him to hurt her. In the blink of an eye, she abruptly pounced his balls by her knee with all her strength left.

"Shit! You Bitch!" The man crouched down instantly.

She used this freedom to run away swiftly like lightning bolts. She disappeared in a split second.

George rushed back to his Boss and helped him stand. With what happened, he saw his Boss bearing the pain with a devilishly angry face, but what he thought of was the fate of the girl. 'Poor girl! Your life is finished!' George knew his Boss very well. He will not let her run away from him just like that. She can never hide away from him. 'Even a needle that fell into the ocean, he can find it, what more to this poor girl?' George's train of thoughts ran wild while assisting his Boss walking towards his car.

Bill waved his hand and stopped him. He stood firmly and faced him with a commanding voice "Get her! Find her! Bring her to me right away!" With a look that could kill, Bill ordered his bodyguard.

George got the message speedily. With a nod, George respectfully responded, “Got it. Mr. Sky.”

Feeling satisfied with his bodyguard’s confirmation, he settled himself inside his car and the driver drove smoothly.

In the backseat, Bill closed his eyes while crossing his long legs and leaned his head on the headrest. What happened just a while ago occupied his mind. 'That bitch!' This girl really had the nerve to hit him. This angered him to hell. He could feel his blood crazily boiling all over his body. He must find this girl and teach her a good lesson that she will never forget.

He was stuck in deep thinking again when the kiss they shared popped out. He couldn't help to bite his lower lip. It seemed like he was trying to regain the taste of her lips. 'Damn that woman!' he cursed. With a devilish smirk, 'I'll see you again soon!'

At 10 a.m., Inside Bill’s office, George and his secretary laid a file on his table.

“Sir, as you ordered. I found this information from a reliable source.” George started reporting to his Boss.

Satisfied with his bodyguard’s prompt investigation, Bill carefully read her information.

Name: Arabella Jones.

Age: 25

Residence: Block 45. West Gate Homes.

Occupation: Professional Make-Up Artist

Status: Single

At this moment, he went through scrutinizing her photos.

She wore baggy clothes, matching big-rimmed eyeglasses with short dry hair. There's no elegance in her. She looked shabby.

‘This woman is not my type at all.’ He firmly concluded. Thinking of her kiss. ‘Why is her fucking kiss so good?’ Bill exclaimed while closing his thoughts.

“Bring her to me right away!” He suddenly walked towards the 360-degree glass wall over-viewing the city.

With his two hands inside his pocket, he thought, 'Arabella Jones, too late to escape from me!' with a smirk he continued with his gaze outside.

After the incident last night, Arabella spent her day sleeping on her bed. She didn’t mind the time. Her body was still in a deep shock. ‘That man is really a scumbag!’ she tightened her hug on her pillow while thinking of the arrogant man last night.

She tried to remember his face, but it was like a puzzle with a missing piece. 'Who is he?' She was curious and at the same time anxious, but she couldn't figure it out. She didn't even remember how she got out of that place.

Jason Hansen, her ex-boyfriend contacted her last night to have a good closure. He dumped her like trash when his family knew the mess she went through.

Jason is the CEO of Hansen Group next to SKY Corporation. He was her boyfriend for almost 5 years. They had been university classmates abroad.

After their graduation, Jason went back home to manage their company while she stayed abroad pursuing her career. Jason never failed to visit her on every special occasion.

She once thought that Jason would be a perfect husband for her.

She once thought that she had a perfect life.

She once thought that she had a perfect family.

Until she decided to come back home to surprise her parents.

She just remembered stepping out from the plane in Capital Z, and she was full of excitement 'Finally, I'm home!'

But to her dismay, her mom broke the news to her.

“Your father has a mistress!” her mother cried out loud while trembling with tears in her eyes.

"Your dad already confessed to me about his affair with that woman a long time ago." She added in a sad voice while tears kept flowing from her eyes.

“What? Why I didn’t know about this?” Arabella was shocked.

She was very disappointed with her father. He used to be her hero.

When she was young, they used to be her inspiration and she even dreamt of being just like them when she has her own family in the future.

This news for her was extremely horrifying. ‘What happened to their love for each other?’ She couldn’t stand the fact that her perfect family was completely ruined.

“Where is Dad now? I want to talk to him!” She was so angry. She wanted to meet her dad and throw the blame to his face.

“He is not here. He flew to N City with her mistress for a business trip.” With annoyance, her mother Jaime said.

"What? Are you okay with that Mom? This set-up is so bizarre!" Feeling perturbed, she retorted angrily.

"Listen up, I love your dad so much. I already accepted the fact that he has a mistress and I agreed not to interfere with his relationship with that woman as long as he lives here with me." Jaime explained with sincerity in her eyes.

“What?” That’s the only word she can say. She was dumbfounded upon hearing these words from her mother.

"I'd rather die without your father. We can still be happy, right? Come on Arabella! You just need to accept it." Facing her with sincerity, Jaime was convincing her to accept the situation.

"Unbelievable! Well, sorry I am not like you, Mom. If Dad would stay in this house with all his dirty affairs consider me gone here." Arabella couldn't contain it anymore. She stood up and swiftly ran to her room slamming the door. She was heartbroken. Her parents seemed to not care about her feelings at all.

She must not live in this house or else she will be tortured by her mom's misery and her dad's shameless face every day. 'The heck!' She packed her stuff in her luggage and called Jason to pick her up, but the call could not get through so she dialed her best-friend, Farrah Fin, and asked her for help.

"Farrah, please pick me up tonight, I'm here now at my parent's villa. I need to get out of here soon. Can you come?" Arabella asked her straight away. Her voice was shaking from crying.

"Hey. What's up? Are you crying? Are you okay? "Farrah is her only best friend. They have known each other since they were in high school. Farrah Fin is an IT genius who specializes in hacking. She won many awards in the Cyber Security competitions. Her family owns the biggest Cyber Security company in Capital Z.

“Yeah, I’m alright. Please Hurry up! I will tell you everything.” Arabella wiped her tears from her swollen eyes.

“I’m on my way. Cool down. Okay? I’ll be there.” Farrah Fin arrived soon and brought her to her family’s villa.

The two stayed together in Farrah's room.

Arabelle tried calling Jason again while hugging Farrah in the bed. This time the line was picked up by the other side.

"Hello, Babe! I'm sorry I was stuck in my meetings today. I'm about to return your call. Just got out of work now. I'm heading to my parents' house for dinner tonight. How are you?" Jason excitedly reported to her without any sign of stopping.

“I’m okay.” But she sounded not right.

“What happened? Are you okay Babe? Speak up.” With great sincerity, Jason asked.

After a moment of contemplating, Arabella shared the news with her boyfriend. Of course, he is her boyfriend. He needs to know everything around her, whether it's good or bad. That's what makes a perfect couple right? Honesty and Trust.

“Okay. Calm down, Babe. I will pick you up tomorrow. I will be there in the morning.” Jason promised her to live with him in his own place.

"Since you don't want to go home. Maybe this is the right time to arrange our engagement. How's that Babe? You start a family with me. Isn't it what we both wanted?" Jason took the opportunity to propose after all they have been together for so many years. Sure enough, his parents will stop urging him to get married. For once, this might be the right time to put a period on it.

Upon hearing Jason's words, she was flabbergasted. Her heart was jumping for joy. She never expected that Jason would propose to her right at this very moment. He was a savior. He was the best boyfriend ever.

Now that she wants to escape from her own parents, she might as well make a family of their own with Jason.

"Yes! I love you, Babe!" was her only reply to him from the bottom of her heart while crying for joy.

"See you tomorrow then. I will announce our plan to my parents tonight. I miss you, Babe! Please do not worry, I will take care of you. I cannot wait to see you. I love you, Babe. Now, please rest your mind and have a good sleep. Good night Babe!" Jason uttered with sweet sincerity.

Jason never failed her before, and until now she doesn’t have any regrets about choosing him. He will be a perfect husband for her.

After the call, she was immersed in a blissful fantasy.

All her problems, annoyance, and grievances just now instantly vanished into thin air because of Jason. It’s like a tornado had passed and cleared everything on its way.

That day, she slept with a smile and woke up with a smile. She expected Jason that day so she quickly ran for a shower and excitedly tidied up herself. Farrah was still sleeping so she just moved smoothly afraid of disturbing her.

When her phone chimed, she was expecting the text to be from Jason. 'Maybe he is already outside.' She thought with a smile.

She quickly grabbed a sticky note and a pen to make a note for Farrah.

'I'm going now with Jason!

Please give me a call when you read this.

Let's go shopping for my wedding gown.

Bye and Thank you!

Arabella'

After writing her thank you message, she read the text, holding her luggage, ready to go out of the room, but suddenly, she stopped.

The text message:

'I am sorry. Forget about the marriage, it will never happen in this lifetime. I cannot go on with this relationship anymore. Let's end it here. I wish you happiness in the future. I would appreciate it if you would not bother me anymore. Good Bye. - Jason.'

In an instant, she felt like walking right into a booby trap and got blown to smithereens.

She must be dreaming. This is not true!

'Why are all things happening to me? Why now? Why me?'

Her knees gave up to the ground. Holding her phone near her heart, Arabella wailed.

She wailed about her wretched life.

"Oh my God! What happened?" Farrah snapped out of her sleep. She immediately ran to Arabella.

She embraced her and tapped her shoulder thoroughly.

“Tell me what happened.”

"Does this have to do with your parents again? Come on! Talk to me!" Farrah kept on asking, but got no response.

Arabella was still in a daze. Her body was shaking. Her eyes were swollen. She felt dizzy.

Suddenly, Arabella collapsed on the floor. The only thing she could hear was someone calling her name far away.

She lost consciousness completely.

In her black-out state, she saw Jason and herself holding each other hands. She was wearing a long white gown with precious diamonds embroidered on it. It fits perfectly on her curves.

One fine day. They held their wedding in a grand cozy garden. All their loved ones were present.

They continued walking on a red carpet hand in hand. Smiling and waving to the crowd. Looking in love with each other.

Until one girl stood up from the crowd and grabbed Jason away from her.

She hardened her grip on his hand.

There is no way on earth she will let go of him, but Jason looked at her with a serious hint in his eyes "Let go! I am going with her." Then Jason squeezed her hand to loosen her grip and free him.

Together Jason and the woman disappeared in a jiffy holding each other hand.

“Jason! Jason! Jason!” She screamed out loud expecting Jason will turn his back, but he never will.

“Hey! Wake up! Wake up!” Farrah Fin shouted her name while stroking heavily on her shoulder.

Arabella slowly opened her eyes. A strange room received her eyes. She was in the hospital.

"What happened? Why Am I here?" She worriedly asked.

She felt very numb not bothering to move at all.

"You collapsed in my room. I am so worried. I don't know what to do. So I brought you here," said Farrah.

“I called your parents, but their butler said your mom went on a vacation abroad and your father was also on a business trip.” Farrah explained, looking at her worriedly.

Hearing the words of Farrah, she remembered the pain again how she had been unfortunate of her parents and how Jason dumped her just like that. Her grief increased to the highest point. If she could just end her life, she would do it just to get rid of the pain.

'But no! There is still Farrah. I will never waste my life just for those unworthy people.' She thought while firmly tightening her fist.

"I also called Jason." She paused assessing Arabella's face to see if she could continue with her report.

Arabella looked at Farrah, giving a sign to continue talking with a hint of some good expectation in her eyes.

Farrah lowered her head and avoided her gaze. Afraid of her friend's reaction after the revelation.

"Jason answered my call with a cold voice." She paused again. With a brittle voice, she added, "He wanted me to pass a message to you." Farrah was nervous to continue, but she mustered up her courage to say the message to Arabella: "He said, stop bothering him. He doesn't care about you anymore." Farrah cleared her throat after she finished her words.

Farrah was expecting Arabella to weep again after passing the message from her boyfriend but to her surprise, she didn’t cry. She didn’t even move an inch. Her gaze landed on the wall while caught in deep thinking.

Arabella just stared at the white wall. 'The person she loved the most is aloof to her now.' 'The parents that once her strong pillar don't care for her anymore.' These two thoughts were popping up into her mind.

A moment of silence passed.

"Farrah, thank you for everything you have done, but I want to be discharged here as soon as possible. I am not sick. Okay?" She smiled at her friend.

“Are you sure you are okay now?”

"Oh, come on! You know me. I'm strong! This is just a heartbreak, I will get over it soon. Don't worry, okay?" All she wanted to do was to pacify her friend. This is her problem she must face it alone without disturbing his best friend's life.

“Okay then, let’s go home tomorrow!” Farrah exclaimed, feeling satisfied with her answer.

"Hmmm… I don’t want to stay in your villa. It's not that I don't want to stay with you, but I want to prove to them that I can have a life without them. I want to rent a simple apartment where I can stay. Please don't let anyone know that we have contacted each other. If they don’t want me, I will disappear completely." She firmly explained to her friend with a hint of strong will in her eyes.

"Okay, I will support you on that. I will keep your secret. Tomorrow we will look together for a new apartment. Okay?' Farrah said, as a supportive friend as she is.

Arabella nodded as a sign of approval.

She is determined to change her life.

She would start a life different from what her parents wanted.

And as for Jason, 'Damn him!' She will not let him hurt her anymore.'You will no longer be part of my life!'

On the next day, they visited her new apartment.

This is a studio apartment just right for her requirements. The apartment is not so small not so big with two windows and white paint covering the whole interior. It is fully furnished.

She was very satisfied with her new place. 'My new life begins here.' She thought.

The next morning, she applied for a job as a make-up artist. This is one of the things she loves most and that is why she took the liberty to apply her skill.

After the bad news, here comes the good news. She was in. She got the job!

That is how she’s living at the moment.

A fresh start.

Flashback ends.

She was back to her reality when her doorbell rang twice.

‘It must be Farrah!’ she thought running towards the door without seeing the peephole.

No one knows where she lives, only Farrah comes in and out of her apartment. With her pajamas and scattered long, smooth hair, she opened the door.

"Good afternoon my Lady!" a tall and dark figure with a professional black suit respectfully greeted her outside the door. He bent slightly as a sign of respect. Together with two others, they were also wearing a black suit with black leather shoes, and behind them was a shiny black luxurious car.

She was shocked. ‘Who are they? Are they here to abduct me?’ Thinking of these made her more terrified.

She frantically slammed the door closed and locked it immediately.

"Shit!" She gasped. Checking the peephole to see if they were still there.

“Madame, our apology for making you scared. Please do not be afraid. Our Boss wants to see you.” The tall dark man said.

"What do I have to do with your Boss? I'm sorry, Sir, maybe you've got the wrong address." As far as her concern, she had nothing to do with anyone, especially with this 'Boss' they mentioned.

Someone slipped a business card under the door.

She got the card from the floor and read it. Her eyes widened when she saw the name written on the card.

Bill Sky. CEO of Sky Corporation.

‘OMG! What do I have to do with the great Sky Corporation?’ She mumbled under her breath.

Everyone knew that this Company is the biggest and the leader of all companies, not only in Capital Z but also internationally.

"Sir, maybe you were mistaken. I am just an ordinary girl living alone. As far as my memory serves me right, I don't have any matters with Sky Corporation and with your CEO. You may leave now. Thank you," with a startled tone, she uttered carefully behind the door.

"Ms. Arabella Jones, our boss will be expecting you in his office at exactly 3 p.m. today. Please don't take harsh actions or you will regret soon. We will be leaving you now. Have a good day!" There was a threat in his words.

After a while, the three men drove away.

She sighed with relief for a moment.

However, she felt unease. ‘What does she have to do with Bill Sky?’ She tried cracking her brain and her memory lane led her to the incident that happened last night.

‘Oh shit! Could it be him last night? I’m so fucking dead!’ She started to panic.

‘What does he want from me?’ Since she lived abroad half of her life, she's not so familiar with Bill Sky even if his face was always published in the business magazine. He is known in the business world for his best leadership making the Sky Corporation divulged to its highest peak in Capital Z.

But she was aware of his company ‘Sky Corporation’ of course. They are the biggest and the largest in Capital Z and they also made their name abroad. All people in Capital Z and even people living abroad knew them.

'No. Why should I come to him?' She was trying to figure out what this man wanted.

‘No. Not because you’re the CEO of Sky Corporation, you can order me around! I am not your employee.” She felt like exploding with annoyance.

She remembered that night.

His grip on her waist.

His unique scent.

His pleasurable lips.

That kiss.

'Damn!' She bit her lower lip while closing her eyes, trying to regain the taste of his lips. It sent pleasure to her soul.

She was there in the 'Luxury Bar' last night because Jason wanted to see her. Of course, she didn't want to go at first, but Jason insisted on it through Farrah because she already changed her cell phone number.

She was already determined to move on from that nightmare and let go of Jason. Maybe they are just not meant for each other. So, she went to that bar to put an end to their relationship for good.

When she entered the VIP room, she saw Jason drinking somberly, a glass of brandy in hand. His sad eyes glimmered when he saw her coming from the door.

He suddenly rose up from his seat and walked towards her, stretching his arm to give her a welcome embrace.

“Babe, you are finally here!” He exclaimed with longing in his voice, and his face lightened up with a smile.

She raised her right hand up to stop him. She wanted to slap him in the face for what hurt he gave her, but seeing him now, she felt some grief on his face.

Jason is always an exquisite man. He loves beautiful things. So, for tonight she chose to hide her beauty. She dressed like the opposite. She wore baggy pants and a white shirt, matching her rubber shoes. She also put on her big eyeglasses. To perfect her nerd look, she completed it with a wig. Her wig was short up to her neck and with bangs that hid her shiny and smooth long hair. She didn't put on any makeup.

At this time Jason stopped from approaching her. He stared quietly at her from head to toe. One can tell he was wondering something. Arabella felt extremely satisfied with her masterpiece look.

“Don’t like my look?” she asked with confidence.

“What’s with the change?” He paused. “Oh. You don’t need to answer. I get it!” He added thinking that it was his fault why this girl became like this.

Hearing Jason's words, she smiled: “So why are we here? I don't have much time, so make it quick.” She didn't plan to have a long chat as if there was nothing that had happened between them. So annoying!

“I miss you, Babe!” She can see the sincerity in Jason’s eyes while saying these words.

Yet his sweet words only made her sick.

“Should I be happy because you miss me? After you dumped me, now you missed me?” She sighed and gritted her teeth in annoyance.

"Please stop calling me Babe. We were done already. Don't forget that you already dumped me a week ago."

“I’m sorry. My hands are tied. Margaret is pregnant.” He paused and quickly added. “I know my sorry is not enough, but that was just an accident, Babe. Trust me, that is just an accident!” He emphasized his last words.

She was shocked. Margaret is one of Jason's best friends and also held the VP position at Hansen Group.

She didn’t move. She was trying to absorb Jason’s words. She didn’t talk. She just listened to his explanation.

“I don’t love her Babe. I still love you.” His face was stiff and his eyes were full of sorrow.

"At that night of our family dinner, Margaret was there and announced that she conceived my child. My family wanted us to get married immediately for the child's sake. My mom knew already the mess with your family, she asked me to break up with you. I was so messed and I didn't know what to do." He explained helplessly.

'Why is he blaming everyone as if he doesn't have anything to do with it?' she calmed herself, gasped a breath, and smiled: "Listen up! It's enough for me to hear your reasons. Trust me when I say that I will be okay."

She faced him with sincerity and when she was about to leave, her arm was grabbed by a powerful big hand.

"Please don't leave me. Babe, I love you. I need you, Babe." Jason had gone crazy. He quickly embraced her without any sign of letting go.

Their breaths were connected, she could smell the alcohol lingering in her nose. 'He is drunk' she concluded.

She needed to get out of here immediately. Now that Jason would have a baby with Margaret, it was right for her to distance herself from them. Let Jason be responsible for his actions.

"Jason, let me go. We were done. I already have a new boyfriend." Those are the only words she thought would be effective to use.

The strength of his embrace had softened. Jason was stunned.

She used this opportunity to escape from his embrace. For her not to be doubted, she fixed herself and walked confidently towards the table and drank the alcohol from Jason’s glass.

'It tastes awful!' After, she waved her hand at him and seductively walked out.

She unconsciously staggered outside. ‘What kind of drink was that?’ She felt so unsteady walking just a few steps.

Just when she was walking in the hallway, she heard Jason call her name, chasing her from the back.

She tried to walk as fast as she could but her body was unstable. She was tipsy by this one shot. Her vision was so blurry. She needed to get rid of Jason but she cannot run away from her current state. She saw a man coming on her way. A brilliant thought came out to save her. 'There is no other way!' She smiled seductively and kissed him.

She thought it was a good idea, but she never thought that the kiss would be deepened passionately. She never thought this kiss would bring pleasure to her soul to the extent that she forgot the pain in her heart for a while.

She thought that the kiss would save her, but she never thought it would give her new trouble.

She giggled when she thought about that kiss and the man's warm body. His body was sending heat like lava to hers when their body pressed each other.

She escaped that night from Jason and that man. She didn’t see the reaction of Jason but sure enough, she succeeded with her plan. She knew Jason witnessed her kissing scene with that man.

‘That man! That man last night was none other than Bill Sky, the CEO of Sky Corporation!’ Arabella firmly concluded nervously.