It's Lonely

Kelly's POV

No! No! I can't let anyone ruin my plans. Yes! I expected this to happen since I know that Klay and Pierce are both VIP guests in this event and I have already planned about what I would do. However, the fact that the man I dearly loved and still love was standing in front of me with eyes full of happiness and longing is making my knees weak.

"Kelly..."

I pushed him a little and looked at him with a confused expression.

I'm sorry, sir. Do I know you?"

That's it! You're doing good, Kelly. You need to disregard your feelings for the sake of your freedom and your daughter's safety. As long as Klay is off the hook, you won't guarantee your baby's safety.

The voices in my head praised me for pretending not to know Pierce. And although it hurts my heart, I had

to do this.

"W-What?" He sucked his breath. He looked so shocked as he stared at me in disbelief.

I shook my head. "Are you one of the guests, sir? Are you okay? Do you feel sick?"

He shook his head. "No... No... This can't be. I know you. Even if you're wearing thick makeup, I know it's you, Kelly.*

I'm sorry, Pierce. I had to do this.

"I don't know what you're talking about, sir.

I showed him my company ID. "My name is Elle Young and I am the Hospitality Coordinator hired for this event. Do you want me to accompany you inside?"

He grabbed his hair and I saw how a lone tear escaped his eyes which he immediately wiped.

"Please, don't pretend. I know it's you, Kelly. I know you too well."

Of course, he knows me too well.

my lips to speak when someone came,

ve been looking for you all over. Oh! Who is..."

mistook me for someone else, Mary. I'll just accompany our guest

"Okay!"

me, Pierce. I need to put

and took a deep breath. When he turned his back and palmed

his eyes were lifeless

inside, sir? We will prepare a private room

grabbed his

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watched him leave. My heart was still racing and as soon as I heard the door closed, I squeezed

tears that rolled down my cheek. It's so hard to pretend not to know him when all I wanted

inside and did everything not to run into Klay. If I see him up close, I don't know what I'd do

writing a report when I received an email from

him to do is now in processed. The ownership of my dad's mansion will be put on my name. Plus, I asked to reopen the case of my father and the investigation is ongoing

since the auction event where I ran into Pierce who immediately recognized me. I was able to get away and pretend that he mistook me for someone else, but I know him. Pierce is kinda gullible but he's smart. I know that he won't drop the fact that he believed that it's

I whispered as I

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account that was

I two

shares from shareholders whereas the sum surpassed the share

and even if some of the board are on Klay's side, they won't be able to do anything because

he would make the company bankrupt so I have to do something about it before it

was sleeping on the couch and Snow was

towards them and squatted beside

daddy might do something to feed his curiosity.

"Miss Kelly..."

smile. "You

as he looked down at

had to work early for my family. And I'm happy that I'm able to

you still

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