Liza pushed open the door and stepped quietly into the room. She didn’t even have time to catch her breath before a sharp voice cut through the silence.“Where have you been? I kept calling you,” the man said. He was sitting on a wooden chair, legs crossed, looking too relaxed for someone causing so much trouble. His phone rested loosely in his hand. “I even sent you a message, but you didn’t reply. Why?” His eyes narrowed. Then, without warning, he asked, “Where’s my money?”Liza stopped in the middle of the room. Her heart dropped. She had been hoping he called her for something else—anything else. But no. It was always the same thing with him. Money.She looked down, feeling that familiar heaviness in her chest. “I just sent you money recently,” she said softly. “What else do you want from me? It hasn’t been long.”The man scoffed. “And what does that mean?” he asked with a mocking smile. “I said I need more money. Or do you want me to send that video to the whole world?” His voice

“Hey, baby,” Lisa said softly as she walked into the large, quiet house. “Are you home?”Her voice echoed through the wide living room, but no one answered. The house was too silent. Still, she did not look scared. Instead, she smiled and walked in confidently, opening the door like someone who had been there many times before.“Hey.”The sudden voice made Lisa stop in her tracks. She turned quickly and saw him standing near the stairs.A wide smile spread across her face. “Hey, baby,” she said again and rushed to him. She wrapped her arms around his neck and hugged him tightly. “It’s been a while. Why did you suddenly call me? I thought you said you wanted to stay with your wife.”He sighed and pulled her closer. “Yes, I said that. But I missed you,” he replied.Lisa smiled and rested her head on his chest. She had missed him too, more than she wanted to admit.Without wasting time, their lips met. One kiss turned into many. Their hands moved over each other as desire took over. Whil

Karvel dragged Elena back to her room. His grip was tight on her wrist. Elena stumbled as she tried to keep up with his fast steps.“What are you doing?” she asked, trying to pull free.Karvel pushed the door open and pulled her inside. He shut it hard behind them. The sound echoed through the room.“This is the plan,” Karvel said in a low voice. “You have to play along. Still, you will keep fighting with her so she won’t get suspicious.”Elena stared at him. “You mean Florida?”Karvel nodded once. “Yes. You and Florida must continue like enemies. If she feels something is off, everything will fall apart.”Elena folded her arms. “Don’t worry. I understand. I know how to deal with Florida.”Karvel studied her face for a few seconds. “This is not a game, Elena. One mistake can destroy everything we worked for.”“I know,” she replied calmly. “Trust me.”Karvel took a step back. “Good. Then we move forward tonight.”He turned and left the room without another word.Elena stood still for a

Alex parked the car at the side of the road. The long drive had made both of them tired. The evening sun was low in the sky, and the road looked quiet.Liza turned to him and asked, “What are you waiting for?”Alex looked ahead and then at her. “I want to get something to eat,” he said.Before she could reply, he had already opened the car door and stepped out. Liza sighed softly and followed him. They crossed the road and entered a small restaurant nearby. It was not crowded, but a few people were seated inside, eating quietly.They found a table near the window and sat down. A waiter came to take their order. Alex ordered food and drinks for both of them.While waiting, Liza started looking around the restaurant. Her eyes moved slowly from one table to another. Her face showed clear worry, as if she was searching for someone.Alex noticed her strange behavior. “Hope everything is okay?” he asked, watching her closely.Liza touched her stomach lightly and forced a weak smile. “I don’

Margret drive down the quiet street that led to Richard’s house. The morning air was cold, and the sky was still grey. She hugged her sweater closer to her body as she approached the tall white gate. She wasn’t in the mood for any trouble today, but she needed to talk to him. The company was falling apart, and she couldn’t sit back and watch everything crash.She knocked once.No answer.She knocked the second time.Nothing.By the fifth knock, she was already losing patience.Finally, the door swung open, and a young woman stood there. She wore short blue pajamas, heavy makeup, and a frown that reached the floor. Her eyes moved from Margret’s face down to her shoes, slowly and rudely.“Who are you?” the woman asked sharply.Margret didn’t even bother answering. She stepped inside like she owned the place. Her heels clicked loudly on the tiled floor.“I’m here to see Richard. And you?” Margret asked, raising her brow.The lady folded her arms and smirked. “I understand people like you