The book entails the complicated but, extremely envy worthy love story between Veil and popular CEO Ander Rodriguez. After an unintended one night stand, their paths cross for the second time at a job interview. Following the development of a contracted purely physical relationship buds of emotions inevitably starts to bloom. Like every relationship theirs is a roller coaster ride of emotions, with more ups and downs. Karma, they say will surely come back to hunt one and this is the case for Ander as his past comes creepily to hunt his almost perfect life. Veil gets caught up in this web of lies and is forced to make a choice between her dying father and her match made in heaven. Who could have imagined that almost at the climax of their relationship more hurdles will come their way. The journey to fighting off the demons from the past and accepting Ander's mistakes is long, torturous and full of thorns but, they manage to scale through it. Soon enough Veil is put through the family way and with promises of eternal love they both walked down the aisle
Veil, a striking young woman with piercing green eyes and raven-black hair, navigated the bustling lounge with grace and precision, her movements honed from years of experience as a bartender. Her name, Veil, was a constant reminder of her fragile existence, a delicate veil separating her from the harsh realities of life. Behind the mask of confidence and poise, Veil struggled to keep her family afloat, her shoulders bearing the weight of responsibilities that seemed to grow heavier with each passing day.
"Hey, Veil! How's it going?" her colleague, Rachel, asked as she expertly mixed drinks and charmed patrons with her warm smile.
"It's going, Rachel. Just trying to make it through the night," Veil replied, her voice laced with a hint of exhaustion.
Her family's story was one of unrelenting hardship, a constant battle to make ends meet. Veil's father, once a vibrant and proud man, now lay bedridden, his health ravaged by the cruel hand of fate. Her mother, worn down by the relentless struggle, had long since given up the fight, leaving Veil to shoulder the burden of providing for her younger brother and father. The weight of this responsibility threatened to crush her at times, yet Veil persevered, driven by a fierce determination to create a better life for those she loved.
"Hey, Veil, can I get a whiskey on the rocks?" a patron asked, breaking her train of thought.
"Coming right up," Veil replied, her mind wandering to the stack of unpaid bills and past-due notices that awaited her at home.
As the night wore on, Veil's thoughts turned to her father, lying in his hospital bed, his frail body a constant reminder of the fragility of life. She longed to be by his side, to hold his hand and whisper words of encouragement, but the harsh realities of her life dictated otherwise. The bills wouldn't pay themselves, and her family's survival depended on her ability to provide.
"Veil, you okay? You seem a little distracted tonight," Rachel asked, noticing the faraway look in her eyes.
"Yeah, I'm fine. Just thinking about my dad. He's not doing well," Veil replied, her voice cracking with emotion.
With a heavy heart, Veil poured herself into her work, losing herself in the rhythm of the bar. The clinking glasses, the laughter, and the music blended together in a symphony of distraction, momentarily silencing the doubts that plagued her mind. For a few fleeting hours, Veil forgot about the struggles that awaited her outside the lounge's doors, her spirit soaring on the wings of hope and determination.
As the night drew to a close, Veil collected her tips and bid farewell to her colleagues, her feet aching and her eyes heavy with fatigue. The cool night air enveloped her like a shroud, a harsh reminder of the challenges that lay ahead. Yet, even as the weight of her responsibilities threatened to crush her, Veil stood tall, her spirit unbroken, her heart still holding onto the fragile thread of hope.
"Hey, Veil, you did great tonight. Don't forget to take care of yourself, okay?" Rachel said, as Veil walked out the door.
"Thanks, Rachel. I'll try," Veil replied, her voice barely above a whisper.
For in the darkness, she knew that a brighter future beckoned, a future where her family's struggles would be but a distant memory, and Veil's veil of hardship would finally be lifted. She envisioned a life where her father's health was restored, her brother's laughter echoed through a happy home, and her mother's smile was once again radiant with joy. A life where Veil's own dreams were within reach, where she could paint the world with vibrant colors, and her heart could soar on the wings of freedom.
As she walked home, the city lights twinkling like stars in the night sky, Veil's determination was renewed. She would fight for that future, for the life she knew her family deserved. And so, with a deep breath, she stepped into the unknown, her heart beating with a fierce resolve, her spirit unbroken, and her eyes fixed on the horizon, where a brighter tomorrow waited.
Veil walked home, her feet aching and her mind racing with thoughts of her family's struggles. As she approached her apartment building, she couldn't shake off the feeling of dread that had been building up all night. She had been working hard to make ends meet, but it seemed like no matter how hard she tried, she was always one step behind.
As she opened the door to her apartment, she was greeted by the bright smile of her little brother, Max. "Hey, Veil! How was work?" he asked, his eyes sparkling with excitement.
Veil forced a smile, trying to hide her exhaustion and worry. "It was good, Max. Just tired," she replied, ruffling his hair.
But as she walked further into the apartment, she noticed a piece of paper on the kitchen table. Her heart sank as she recognized the logo of the landlord's company. She knew what it was before she even read it - an eviction notice.
"Max, where's Mom?" Veil asked, trying to keep her voice calm.
"She's in her room. She's been crying a lot today," Max replied, his voice filled with concern.
Veil's heart broke as she looked at her little brother, who was only 10 years old but had already seen too much. She knew she had to be strong for him, for her family.
"Hey, Max? Can you go play in your room for a bit? I need to talk to Mom," Veil asked, trying to keep her voice steady.
Max nodded and went to his room, leaving Veil alone with the eviction notice. She felt like she was drowning, like the weight of the world was crushing her. But she knew she couldn't give up. She had to fight for her family, for their future.
With a deep breath, Veil went to her mother's room, the eviction notice clutched in her hand. She knew this was just the beginning of another long and difficult night. She opened the door, expecting to see her mother lying in bed, but instead, the room was empty.
"Max, where's Mom?" Veil asked, confusion and worry etched on her face.
"She's not here, Veil. She's on shift," Max replied, his voice laced with a hint of apology.
Veil's heart sank. She had forgotten that her mother was working the night shift at the hospital. She felt a pang of guilt for not being able to provide for her family, for not being able to take care of her mother and brother the way she wanted to.
"Okay, Max. I'll take care of things here. You go back to bed, okay?" Veil said, trying to sound calm and reassuring.
Max nodded and went back to his room, leaving Veil alone with the eviction notice. She felt like she was drowning, like the weight of the world was crushing her. But she knew she couldn't give up. She had to fight for her family, for their future.
With a deep breath, Veil sat down at the kitchen table, the eviction notice staring back at her like a cruel reminder of her failures. She knew she had to come up with a plan, to figure out a way to pay the rent and keep a roof over their heads. But for now, she just sat there, feeling lost and alone, wondering how things had gotten so bad.
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To the public, she was the CEO's executive secretary. Behind closed doors, she was the wife he never officially acknowledged. Jenessa was elated when she learned that she was pregnant. But that joy was replaced with dread as her husband, Ryan, showered his affections on his first love. With a heavy heart, she chose to set him free and leave. When they met again, Ryan's attention was caught by Jenessa's protruding belly. "Whose child are you carrying?!" he demanded. But she only scoffed. "It's none of your business, my dear ex-husband!"
"I am flawed in every way possible," she said. "Good, I never asked for perfection," he replied immediately. When Sapphire Conrad, the wayward daughter of the Conrad Family, was called back to New York after running away from home to Gisborne, she only had a plan. Appear at the mansion, listen to whatever nonsense she had to say and say no to it, put up a strong font, then go back to her kids in Gisborne. Using her energy while trying to get revenge on all of them is a total waste of time even though they deserved to be trampled upon for what they did to her. It sounds like an easy enough plan until she got there and was asked to get into a marriage of convenience. Staying at New York was risky, she would be forced to face her ex-fiance who she had a nine years relationship with, the ex-best friend who snatched her fiance, her sister and mother who hate her with passion, and the list was longer than just that. But she couldn't leave her twin brother who is in danger there and there is this tiny little fact that Mr. Alexander Antonio Aldine, the CEO of Triple A Group definitely won't let her go.
Rena got into an entanglement with a big shot when she was drunk one night. She needed Waylen's help while he was drawn to her youthful beauty. As such, what was supposed to be a one-night stand progressed into something serious. All was well until Rena discovered that Waylen's heart belonged to another woman. When his first love returned, he stopped coming home, leaving Rena all alone for many nights. She put up with it until she received a check and farewell note one day. Contrary to how Waylen expected her to react, Rena had a smile on her face as she bid him farewell. "It was fun while it lasted, Waylen. May our paths never cross. Have a nice life." But as fate would have it, their paths crossed again. This time, Rena had another man by her side. Waylen's eyes burned with jealousy. He spat, "How the hell did you move on? I thought you loved only me!" "Keyword, loved!" Rena flipped her hair back and retorted, "There are plenty of fish in the sea, Waylen. Besides, you were the one who asked for a breakup. Now, if you want to date me, you have to wait in line." The next day, Rena received a credit alert of billions and a diamond ring. Waylen appeared again, got down on one knee, and uttered, "May I cut in line, Rena? I still want you."
She was a world-renowned divine doctor, the CEO of a publicly traded company, the most formidable female mercenary, and a top-tier tech genius. Marissa, a titan with a plethora of secret identities, had hidden her true stature to marry a seemingly impoverished young man. However, on the eve of their wedding, her fiance, who was actually the lost heir to a wealthy dynasty, called off the engagement and subjected her to degradation and mockery. Upon the revelation of her concealed identities, her ex-fiance was left stunned and desperately pleaded for her forgiveness. Standing protectively before Marissa, an incredibly influential and fearsome magnate declared, "This is my wife. Who would dare try to claim her?"