I Hate You as Much as I Love You

floor. I was relieved that the driver had given me the key card to the penthouse that night

ension that had coiled within me, knowing it was just me and the tranquility of silence i

nd beauty of this penthouse. It captivates all who enter, evok

oom, a dining area, a spacious living room, and a fully equipped kitchen. The expansive glass walls offer a br

If this wasn't the devil's lai

h before me, my eyes scrunch up in dismay. With a sinking feeling,

it. This uniform is so revealing, and the skirt is so short, it struck me with a sense of disco

onning the uniform. If it weren't for my dread of the insane devil

expansive mirror in the bathroom. Standing completely still, not even blinking, I

ted my curves, with a significant portion of my breasts exposed and my nipples perceptibl

by the anguish of feeling l

ed my eyes, let the tears flow down the corn

s young, I've aspired to become a teacher, much like my mom. It w

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or's

out of the meeting room, followed by

ills the roles of both assistant and paternal figure to Lucian. From the time Lucian was young, Alfr

t problem-solving abilities. His unwavering dedication and refusal to give up painted a portrait

dn't help but wear a proud smile, bas

the hallway, the remaining employe

standing near the entrance to his workr

ding kindness. Having been a part of Lucian's family-owned company since his youth, he ha

excitement shimmered in Lucian’s eyes as he noticed the whi

nded with a smile, pres

he box, took a slice of chocolate cake, and indulged in a taste

e of the richest men in the city humbly willing to eat

lso in his heart, reflecting the depth of his emotions. This w

us," Lucian said to Alfred, who responded with a smi

?" Lucian gestured for Jacob

mplied quietly, his gaze fixed on

expression turned puzzled. "Is everything alright? What's t

everything you've done for me and Emma. You paid all the hospital bills when she was hit by a car. If it weren't

oulder, conveying kindness and sincerity th

ployees here. You cheered them up when they were sad. You gave them encouragement when they were down. You taught them the meaning of famil

eyes brimming with tears, their hearts

must be as proud of you as I am,

and longing. It pained both Jacob and Alfred to see the sorrow etched in those gray eye

you and the others?" Jacob inquired, a blen

ed with a serious expression before breaking into a smile. "Jus

aughter, a smile graced his face, pl

is waiting for me," Jacob sai

r way. Tell Emma

l definitely be ha

ey bid farewell. Rising from his seat,

, he turned to him with a furrowe

rried. Have your wife cook for you. So those women stop calling

o say that. Why have you avoided marriage thus far? With your ch

his neck. "Why bother getting married when I'v

ave of happiness engulfed him. He was keen

home now. I'm starving. I'll make dinne

n appointment with a friend," Lucia

n't tell me before?" he inquired, but Lucian brushed p

e must be off on a date! That's why he kept it from me!" he exclaimed, laughing heartily

e of the mark. If he had been aware of the tr

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