Chapter One

 Some saw twenty-four-year-old Arianne Larissa, who came from an affluent family and was extremely beautiful, as the epitome of perfection. However, as soon as she opened her mouth,her seemingly flawless image was mercilessly destroyed.

She disliked being controlled by others and was usually defiant.This is why her parents were growing increasingly concerned about her. While she was vacationing abroad with friends, her mother called her and asked her to return to her parents' house.She was irritated, but she obeyed nevertheless

A young beautiful woman was pulling her suitcase while repairing her sunglasses at an airport.Many people are admiring, curious, and jealous of her. Who wouldn't, after all? She had the kind of figure that even a model would kill for.Despite being whipped by the wind, her long hair was silky and delicate.

Her face was free of make-up.Her natural crimson lips were as lovely as a red rose. Her skin is fair and smooth.Her lengthy lashes resembled butterfly wings.Her hazel eyes were stunning, especially when the light shone through them, making them appear to be stars.

As she walked towards the airport exit, she disregarded all the looks. She stands at the entryway, waiting for her family driver to arrive.A luxury automobile pulled up in front of her a few minutes later. The driver came out to assist her in getting into the car.

He loaded her belongings into the car before returning inside and driving away.

She takes off her sunglasses and stares out the window on her way home. She was still irritated by her mother's insistence that she return home.

FLASHBACK

Her phone rang when she was out on the beach with several of her buddies. She excuses herself to answer the phone. She hid behind a tree. She takes up the phone.

"Hello mom. What is it?" she ask impatiently.

She could hear her mom sigh through the phone.

"Arianne Larissa,where are you?" Her mother said in her normal motherly tone, but if you pay close attention. Her tone is worried.

"I'm out with my friends" she replied bored.

""Again ? It's been a month since you come home Ari. When are you coming back?" her mom ask

Arianne sigh in annoyance.

"I just want to have some fun and freedom. Can't i do that?" she said as she is trying not to raise her voice.

She continues. "Besides if i stay at home,you and dad are gonna nag me again."

"This year marks your 24th birthday. You are no longer children. We were just concerned about you. All you do is go out and play. You refuse to work with your father at his company. When we asked if you wanted to continue learning, you responded no.What are you going to do with your life?" Her mother responded by lecturing her.

Arianne's patience is wearing thin as a result of her mother's statements. "Mom it's my life. You don't need to worry. And besides, our family is wealthy enough to support my whole life. I'm your only child after all." she replied back somewhat sarcastic.

Her mom sigh again. "Ari that's not what i meant. I mean who gonna take care of you after me and your dad are no longer here? Sure our family is rich but are you sure you can handle our fortune with those greedy uncles and aunts of yours? You're not even interested in joining the board of directors even when you had a share in the company " Her mom replied. Arianne was render speechless. What her mom said is true but she does not want to admit it.

She then heard her mom said again. "Come back home tomorrow no matter what. Or else just thought of me and your dad as dead people." Her mom said. Before she could reply,her mom hang up on her.

FLASHBACK END

She jolted awake as the driver informed her that they had arrived. She exited the vehicle. She raises her eyes to her family's mansion. She then walked inside after walking to the door.

She is greeted by the housekeeper, who takes her jacket and bags.He stated that her parents are expecting herin the living room. She nods and walks into he

parents' living room to greet them.

She looks at the two waiting figures as she walks into the living room. One is a woman in her 30s who resembles Arianne greatly in appearance. The woman is her mother, Arissa Medellin, who is 45 years old.A professor who has retired. The man next her seemed to be youthful and attractive. He shared Arianne's hazel eyes. He appears distant and chilly on the outside, but he is soft on the inside.Michael Lewis, Arianne's father, is a 47-year-old prosperous businessman.

"Mom. Dad. I'm back." she greet them with a small smile. Trying her best to be polite and respectful.

Her mom smile warmly like she wasn't the one who force her to come home. "Welcome back Ari. You come home quite early this time" her mom said sweetly but Arianne know it was to get back at her for her sarcastic remark on the phone.Her mom is the only one she can't fight with. Despite her mother gentle and warm demeanor,her mother actually a woman who good at her words and know how to handle people. Arianne sometimes wonder is this how her mom manage to get her cold and indifferent father.

She glances at her father, who was only nodding in response to her remark. Despite their rather distant connection, she was more open to her father than to her mother.

"Dad you're not working today?" She focus her attention on her dad not wanting to argue with her mom anymore. She went to sit on the couch across from her parents.

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