It was two years ago when Daniel dated Elizabeth. They were like any other couple, they were holding hands in the public and kissed in the public too. They seem like a perfect pair.
Elizabeth had long brown hair and was very elegant. All of the clothes she wore were all limited edition. Her family was rich and often she was spoiled by her father who loved her. But Elizabeth didn't care, she wanted a normal life and not care about her family's business. Daniel was still in school studying for business management and Elizabeth attended the same class. They were in England at that time. Daniel had short and neat black hair which swept across his forehead, he was tall and handsome. Every girl wanted to go out with him but he rejected them all.
Few months after class was finished, they were on summer break. Elizabeth had to head back home for family business and Daniel went back with her. They dated for quite a while, she was his first love.
Everyone was chatting and spreading rumors about them. Elizabeth didn't care what other people say about them. She held Daniel's hand and smiled at him. But all this time, Elizabeth was hiding something from him.
It was evening in Hongkong, Elizabeth's father's business headquarter was there. When they arrived at the HK Group, the headquarter was huge as expected. Everyone treated Elizabeth like she was the queen of England.
"Father, I'm back!" Elizabeth gave his father a big hug and kissed him. Her father, Ken, was a bit shorter than Elizabeth but their relationship looked sweet and lovely.
"Father, this is Daniel Kim. We've been dating for quite a while now. Almost two years since studying in England. Daniel, this is my father, Ken." Ken looked at Daniel with looks of approval, "What were you studying in England?" Daniel smiled and said, "Business management major." Ken looked surprised, "You look very young. but these days, we need young people like you to take care of business. I'm getting old so I hope my daughter can take over the business." Elizabeth pouted at his father, "I don't want to take over your business, it's too boring. All you do is sitting in front of your desk and read endless paperworks. I rather stick to my magazine photoshoot. Father, did you forget my dream? I want to be a famous model and actress." Ken looked at her daughter and sighed, "Elizabeth, you need to take your future seriously. You cannot just play everyday. You're my little angel but I also need to teach you step by step about my business." Elizabeth went to Daniel and held his hands, "Daniel, you know what I want, right? I can ask my father to train you so you can take over his company." Daniel was confused so he didn't say anything.
"Actually, I think it's a good idea, Elizabeth." Ken looked at Daniel and shook his hand, "If I let you work beside me, you can take the director position in no time." Ken smiled and gave his reassurance.
"Mr. Ken, if I start to work here... what will happen to my studies. Do I study here instead?" Daniel asked.
"You'll be attending a prestigious business school. My assistant already gave me your information. Your grades are high enough. I have high expectations for you. Elizabeth, you always have good ideas. Make sure to learn from Daniel when you get a chance. For now, my little angel, do what you like." Ken smiled and was about to leave the two in private.
"Father, if I'm successful enough, would you agree if I married Daniel?" Elizabeth looked happy and Ken held his daughter's hand, "Sure thing."
Elizabeth waved bye to his father and dragged Daniel to the sofa.
"Doesn't it feel great? You being the director and I'll be your wife. We'll have kids too. Oh yeah, we need to decide on the wedding dress too and the wedding reception." Elizabeth eyes looked bright and leaned close to Daniel. She was like a little girl beneath her tough exterior. Daniel looked at her and gently caressed her, "Supposed to me to take the lead not you." He teased her. Elizabeth giggled and hugged him, "Daniel, let's get married." Daniel nodded and kissed her deeply.
"I love you, Elizabeth." They went into the bedroom and he turned off the lights.
Elizabeth smiled at him, "Daniel, you know I love you right?" Daniel nodded and caressed her body. Daniel was in a daze, Elizabeth was right in front of her. His first love. He will do anything for her.
"Daniel, let's get married next summer after you graduate from school." They were walking side by side and holding their hands.
Daniel nodded and kept on walking.
"Elizabeth, do you want a engagement party?" She kissed Daniel and hugged him, "I would love to. You will be my future husband. When do you want to do it?" Elizabeth thought about it.
"My father's birthday is coming up soon. How about on that day?" She smiled.
"Sounds good, sweetheart." Daniel kissed Elizabeth on the forehead.
It was two days before the engagement party when Elizabeth received a shocking news. It was the news that can destroy a person's life.
She ran into one of her father's assistant, Mark Stuart, the foreign assistant. She made him explain the whole situation.
"Miss. Elizabeth, it's all true. It was Daniel's father who killed your mother. An informant told us. She didn't die of heart attack. Your mother was also raped by him. He was taken to jail." Elizabeth was numbed. She couldn't speak.
"Miss. Elizabeth, do you need help to get up?" She raised her hand and Mark kindly left her.
She clenched her fist and slowly got up. Elizabeth ran into her father's room and got out a gun.
"Daniel, I trusted you. You're a murderer." She whispered in anger.
As Daniel got off the car, he expected Elizabeth to be at the entrance greeting him but instead no one was there. He quickly went up and noticed the director's office door was slightly opened.
"Mr. Ken? Are you here? Elizabeth? Anyone here?" Daniel locked the door behind him and slowly walked into the living room.
Elizabeth hid in a corner and came out suddenly.
"Daniel, I trusted you. You promised me you won't hide any secrets from me. Your father was jailed for murdering and raping my mother. Your father f-- up my mother and r-- her then he killed her. What a loving father you had." Elizabeth smirked. Daniel was standing there motionlessly.
"Elizabeth, let's talk. It could be a lie. Someone must've framed him. Let's talk, put your gun down." Elizabeth was stubborn and pointed the gun at Daniel.
"Elizabeth, don't become a murderer. Let's talk it over. Okay?" Elizabeth shook her head.
"You made me use my last trump card. I thought you will apologize. Guys! Do everything to torture him." Five guys with mask came out of nowhere kicked and punched him until he bled and laid on the floor.
"Elizabeth... don't..." Daniel struggled to get up and he got kicked in the head again. Elizabeth signalled the guy to stop, they bowed and immediately went outside.
"Now, if you apologize now. I will let you go. " Daniel shook his head, "Baby, I never lied. I loved you." Elizabeth smirked, "Loved me. You're so naive. I only used you for my own benefit. Actually, I never loved you." She played around with the gun.
Daniel slowly got up and walked toward Elizabeth.
"Elizabeth, I know you loved me. Don't do this. You will get yourself hurt. Drop the gun... let's talk."
"Don't move. I'll shoot you." Elizabeth screamed. Daniel slowly walked toward her while the gun was pointing at him
She fired the first bullet into his arm.
"I'll shoot again if you move."
Daniel smiled wearily, "Elizabeth, don't do this anymore."
She fired the second bullet into his abdomen. Third bullet into his chest, fourth bullet into his leg and fifth bullet into his head. Blood was everywhere. Daniel collapsed on the floor while the security guards came in quickly and brought Elizabeth outside.
"Miss. Elizabeth, are you hurt?" One of the security guard comforted her.
She shook her head.
"Guys, don't tell anyone about this. Hide this information from the public. Miss. Elizabeth was shocked. That's all. Bring Daniel to the nearest hospital. Remember, do not let the media know." The guards and police quickly tidied up the crime scene. Pretending none of this happened.
Ken was notified that Daniel was shot by a burglar. His assistant brought Ken to the hospital and notified him about the situation.
As the operation was in process. Elizabeth was shaking hard and cried.
"Father, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to shoot Daniel." Ken hugged her daughter, "Sweetie, he was just shot by a burglar. Just pretend none of this happened. You didn't shoot him. Okay?" Elizabeth nodded. Her face was full of tears but since the news won't be spreading, she hugged back and smiled. She didn't shoot Daniel, it was just a random attack.