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.

lips to speak when someone came, interrupting

all over. Oh!

Mary. I'll just accompany our

"Okay!"

left, I looked at Pierce again. Please, don't make this hard for me, Pierce. I need to put myself and my

and took a deep breath. When he turned his back and palmed his face, I caressed

and his eyes were lifeless again.

inside, sir? We will prepare a private room so you can take a

his head and grabbed his hair again. "1-1

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leave. My heart was still racing and as soon as

rolled down my cheek. It's so hard to pretend not to know him when all I wanted was to hug him so tight as

Klay. If I see him up close,

writing a report when I received an

read that the document I asked 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

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

as I received another email confirming my bank

L

another bank account that was owned by one of the

I two

my dad's company. I bought shares from

appoint me as the CEO and even if some of the board are on Klay's side, they won't

the company bankrupt so

was sleeping on the couch and

squatted

your daddy might do something to feed his curiosity. I don't know

"Miss Kelly..."

gav Luke a smile. "You

he looked down at Snow who's

early for my family.

you still single,

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