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.

speak when someone came, interrupting

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

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

"Okay!"

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

took a deep breath. When he turned his back and palmed his face, I caressed my chest where my heart was racing

eyes were lifeless again. "I'm sorry. I

want me to accompany you inside, sir? We will prepare a

his

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was still racing and as soon as I heard the door closed, I squeezed my

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

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

a report when I received an

as I 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

a week 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 me.

move," I whispered as I received another email confirming my bank

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transferred the money to another bank account that

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dad's company. I bought shares from shareholders whereas the

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

know he would make the company bankrupt so I have to do

was sleeping on the couch and Snow was sitting

towards them and squatted beside the

your daddy might do something to feed

"Miss Kelly..."

smile.

corner of his lips rose as he looked down at

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

are you still

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