Desires Die Hard

A Brutal Betrayal

JK Couture headquarter.

Cohen leaned against the back of the chair. He was watching the live footage of the contest on his iPad in which Anya was edged out.

He knew that Anya would soon seek his help.

He watched it a few times before turning it off. Then, he sat there patiently, waiting for Anya.

At the same time, in the basement of Cohen's suite.

Paula slowly came out of the coma, which was caused by being knocked unconscious two days ago.

She was old but still fit. So, she could survive Cohen's brutal strike the other day.

But Paula couldn't hold on for much longer. She must get out of there as soon as possible.

She struggled to get up from the cold floor while her head was splitting. She leaned against the wall and wobbled toward the door. It was an iron door, and she pounded on it with all the strength she had left.

"Cohen ... open the door..."

"Cohen, I am your teacher. You can't do this to me."

But no one answered. Paula stopped. She must save her energy. So, she stumbled to the sofa and sat down.

She touched her forehead and the wound had already formed a scab. Then, she started crying.

Paula couldn't believe that Cohen, her beloved student, had turned into a monster. He tried to kill her and locked her up in a basement.

Why would he do this?

Paula didn't know the answer and she was in sharp despair.

Paula had been kind to Cohen. But in return, Cohen wanted to kill her.

She suddenly remembered the time when Cohen was still a little boy and kneeled in front of her door hoping to become her student.Còntens bel0ngs to Nô(v)elDr/a/ma.Org

Paula was very clear that she wouldn't accept any students.

But Cohen was stubborn. He Kneeled for over three days without food and water and passed out. So, Paula had to bring him in.

After he woke up, Cohen beg to be her student and told her that he escaped from his family. He said he must be stronger so that he could protect himself.

Then, he took off his top and showed her the scars on his back.

His father was an alcoholic and often beat him.

Paula was a kind woman. She felt sorry for Cohen and accepted him as her student.

Cohen was very gifted and never let her down.

Then, Paula sent him abroad for further education.

Years later, Cohen became successful and she was happy for him. But, after all, Cohen was not grateful for her support.

This was a brutal betrayal.

Paula was enraged. There was nothing she could do now but to escape first.

...

At JK Couture.

Anya returned to the company before Jake did. People came around her and tried to comfort her. "Anya, your design is great. They must be cheating."

"Anya, cheer up, we have Mr. Olson. He can help us."

"That's right. Mr. Olson can represent our company to take part in the contest."

"Thank you. But, I just wanna be alone for a while."

Then, she returned to her office.

She stayed there for a few seconds and tried to assume her position for the act later. Then, she walked out and knocked on Cohen's door.