Begin Again

Begin Again
Charmaine Serenity, Vice Chairwoman of The Serenity Establishment, thought she had left her past behind. But a sudden invitation to a gala, celebrating the new CEO of Villianex, forces her back into the orbit of Kenzo Villamor, the man who broke her heart six years ago without a word of explanation. As secrets unravel and old flames reignite, can they truly 'begin again,' or are some wounds too deep to heal?

The polished marble floors of The Serenity Establishment hummed with the quiet efficiency of a well-oiled machine. Charmaine Serenity, seated at her expansive desk, meticulously reviewed a quarterly report, the soft glow of her monitor illuminating her focused expression. Her secretary, Adam Harper, stood at the doorway, a respectful presence.

"Good afternoon, Miss Serenity," Adam greeted, his voice a low, unobtrusive murmur. Charmaine gestured him in, her posture effortlessly straightening as he entered, closing the door softly behind him. She valued Adam's attentiveness, a trait honed from his previous role as a PA to a renowned lawyer.

"An invitation from Villianex was sent," Adam announced, scrolling through his tablet. "You're invited to a gathering party for their new CEO. It starts from 8 to 11 PM. Today." He paused, looking up. "Your father informed Khair that you will attend in his stead and make the welcoming speech."

Charmaine froze, her fingers hovering over her keyboard. Villianex? A new CEO? And she was expected to give a speech? A faint, unsettling feeling began to stir within her, a premonition of a past she thought long buried.