CHAPTER 732. IN MY NEXT LIFE. The Best GiftPeople said "I do" at wedding ceremonies, but for them, it couldn’t be like that. At weddings, people promised to love each other for a lifetime, and for Kim and Peter, that wouldn’t be enough.He didn’t even try to hide how much his hands were trembling as he reached for Kim’s hand and held it between his own. Someone handed him the wedding ring—he didn’t even notice who—but by the time the judge gave them permission to say their vows, she was the first to speak.“I don’t know what you did to me,” were the first words that left her mouth. “Honestly, I don’t know if it was you, Skatgan Peak, or that natural madness you carry with you everywhere, but the things I discovered in you, the feelings I discovered because of you... they can’t compare to anything I’ve ever experienced before. I wish I could say I don’t know how you found the courage to walk this road with me,” she murmured, her eyes filling with tears, “but the truth is, I do know—be
CHAPTER 733. IN MY NEXT LIFE. The Color of Skatgan PeakThere was no more beautiful news than this; there truly couldn’t have been, and Peter was sure that no wedding gift would move the girl more than this."Really, Peter, can we start now?""Of course, we already have all the permits!" he exclaimed, lifting her into his arms and squeezing her tightly. "The City Hall has given us their approval, now we just need to find a piece of land big enough, so if you’re up for a road trip, I’ve already got some land options we could check out."And Kim didn’t need him to repeat it because, no matter how tired she was, the desire to do something and be with him was always much stronger. So, by the next day, Peter had appointments in several places, and they immediately began searching for the perfect plot of land to start the project.The people around them seemed like busy ants, but the team of architects was more than excited, the construction company was just waiting for the green light to b
CHAPTER 734. IN MY NEXT LIFE. The Greatest Project of Our Lives"Is she sleeping?" Adriana asked softly, mindful of the small house and not wanting to wake her.But Peter slowly opened the bedroom door so she could see Kim curled up, then gently closed it again."I think you’ll have to leave all the dresses for now; she doesn’t seem in the mood to try anything on," he murmured, swallowing hard. "But I appreciate you taking the time to pick out some for her.""Don’t worry, I brought five versions of the perfect storm gray, and just so you know, there’s a very special surprise for the event," Adriana replied.Peter gave his cousin a hug and hung all those hangers in the closet so Kim could look at them later. Only a week remained until the project’s inauguration, and every day Peter feared more that she wouldn’t have the strength to attend. In recent days, he’d barely managed to get her to eat. He’d begged her to let him take her to the doctor, but Kim had categorically refused. They bo
CHAPTER 735. IN MY NEXT LIFE. A Special SurpriseAnd Kim hadn’t lied—she held the privileged camera. She took so many photos that afternoon that it didn’t matter if she did it sitting in a chair or in Peter’s arms. Every so often, he carried her like a bride in distress, whisking her away from anyone who might annoy her with questions or crowd her.Of course, Peter was more than happy to be her strength. He plunged that shovel into the ground with all the gusto in the world, posed for pictures, and kept his arms around her at all times while she cut the red ribbon that marked the official start of the project."Are you holding me up, or are you rubbing yourself all over me?" Kim teased, certain the pictures would make them look like a pair of tangled octopuses."What do you want me to say?" Peter sighed with a dramatic pout. "That storm gray dress—dark and dangerous like Skatgan Peak—ugh, it’s driving me crazy!" he murmured in her ear, gently biting her earlobe."Are you seriously try
CHAPTER 1. More than one way to break a heart**JANUARY SEATTLE**"How could you do this?!" Zack Keller's furious roar stopped his girlfriend right at the door as soon as he saw her arrive.Giselle saw a piece of paper in his hand and had no idea what he was talking about, but she had never seen him so upset as he was at that moment."I don't know what you're talking about...""Of course you do! You aborted my child! You lost it on purpose!" he accused her angrily. "Did you at least have the damn intention of telling me anything?!"The woman in front of him turned pale."How... how do you know...?"Zack threw the paper in her direction and looked at her with disappointment."Do you forget you're on my company's health insurance?" he spat, approaching her. "As soon as your last name appeared in the payment records, they notified me. Imagine my joy when I found out the insurance had paid for a pregnancy test and then for an ultrasound!"Giselle stepped away from him, her face red with e
CHAPTER 2. Something is Very Wrong...**NOVEMBER. VANCOUVER**"Andrea! To my office! Now!"The shout from her boss, a middle manager at SportUnike, made her jump in her seat, anxious because she knew he was in a very bad mood that day."Is this a damn joke?" he growled, throwing a folder of documents at her face. "I clearly told you I needed the budget reports for the water sports division from last month!"Andrea's eyes widened."But... Mr. Trembley... I'm sure you said you wanted this month's reports...""Don't argue with me, you useless idiot!" her boss snapped. At fifty years old, Peter Trembley was as unpleasant as his bulging belly, but Andrea had to endure him because she had barely managed to get a job as his assistant, and she and her daughter depended on it to survive. "Don't you realize what's happening? SportUnike is gone! A Swiss bastard bought it, and now we'll just be a part of his company! Do you know what that means?"Andrea knew. The arrival of a new owner had create
CHAPTER 3. A Possible AllyBut if Zack thought something was wrong with the company, his instincts went on high alert when he went down to the parking lot and saw the woman leaning against one of the walls. She was trying to change from high heels to low sneakers, but her hands were shaking.He was tempted to go talk to her, but something in him still resisted getting involved in other people's problems. He had a new company to run; if he wanted Andrea to feel better, he just had to fix his company, not the woman's personal life.Finally, he saw her adjust her coat and step out into the cold street.He watched from a distance and saw she didn't take a taxi or a bus, so she probably lived nearby. He had no idea how wrong he was because Andrea didn't live remotely close; she simply couldn't afford any form of transportation.For forty minutes, the young woman walked through the cold of a Canadian winter, and by the time she finally reached her building, it was almost dark."Good evening
CHAPTER 4: This is War!Trembley's face visibly reddened, and the hardness in his eyes remained."Waiting for Andrea?" he growled. "Are you trying to be funny, or do you not know that interpersonal relationships are prohibited in this company?""Well, I'm a slow learner, but I tend to imitate," Zack replied sarcastically. "Maybe I got confused when I saw you climbing on her like a lizard needing sunlight."The old man clenched his teeth and released Andrea abruptly before walking up to Zack."Don't get in my way, kid. You're just a newcomer, and I can...""What? Fire me?" Zack interrupted with a cold voice. "Well... you can try, but you'll find my job here doesn't depend on you. I belong to the team of the company owner, and only he can fire me. I'm sure he wouldn't look kindly on a manager trying to dismiss me without justified cause."Trembley clenched his fists and glared at Zack with a malevolent, defiant expression."Maybe your job is safe," he spat, "but hers leaves much to be