I'M A ONCE IN A LIFETIME KIND OF WOMAN

Kendrick Yang, CEO of the KY Global Group of Companies, has been known for its superiority in business for the last four generations, which makes the Yang Family the most prominent family in Y Country.

Kendrick, the sole heir of the Yang family, finds himself in a unique predicament. The Yang lineage, known for producing only one child per generation, has now reached a critical point. At forty-five, Kendrick's family is pressuring him to marry, arranging countless blind dates that only serve to frustrate him.

Despite his family's expectations, Kendrick is not one to settle for less. He yearns for a partner who can match his ambition, not just someone to fill a societal role. His dedication to work and his relentless pursuit of perfection leave him with little time for socializing.

With his usual business at work, Kendrick was checking several contracts his assistant, Alu, had presented to him when his phone rang.

"Kendrick, tonight is Nerissa's party! Remember to come!" Beryl exclaimed.

Beryl is Kendrick's childhood best friend, while Nerissa is Beryl's only sister, who holds a special place in Beryl's heart, and he spoils her a lot. His reminder to ensure Kendrick's presence at her party is a testament to their close bond.

"Yes, I will be there," Kendrick said and hung up.

"Alu, prepare a gift for Nerissa's party tonight."

"Yes, Sir."

"Buy two gifts. I remember Nerissa is celebrating with her best friend tonight."

"Sir, what is the occasion, if I may ask?"

"Both girls finished their PhD, and it's their celebratory party."

"Understood."

Kendrick is a perfectionist when it comes to work; he exhibits exemplary discipline, diligence, and dedication in all he does. He is competitive, achievement-oriented, and ambitious. He has a strong desire for success and productivity, and he always has a sense of urgency, which makes him impatient.

Moreover, Kendrick is highly organized and proactive in all aspects, and his high standards are equivalent to perfection. He thrives on every challenge and is motivated by the pursuit of advancement and success.

Kendrick would feel anxious and stressed when he identified any inefficiency or lack of organization; he would exhibit the need for strong control over the situation.

These traits are what put Kendrick at the top.

At exactly eight in the evening, Kendrick steps out of his Rolls Royce while Alu opens the door for him to arrive at the Le Club.

The party was already in full swing when Kendrick joined.

Grabbing a glass of red wine from the waiter, Kendrick walks over to meet with Beryl, who is chatting with their two other friends.

"Kendrick! I'm glad you are finally here! My sister has been bothering me all night, asking why you have not come! Five more minutes, and she would already run amok if she doesn't see you!" Beryl jokingly said.

"Come, and let me show you to her!" Beryl pulled Kendrick with him to find Nerissa.

Nerissa is with her best friend and other fellow graduates at the bar.

"Nerissa!" Beryl called her out.

When Nerissa saw her brother with Kendrick, she ran like a child, throwing herself at Kendrick.

"Brother Kendrick!" She excitedly shouted.

Kendrick has been used to Nerissa's childish and spoiled act and has indulged her.

"Brother Kendrick, let me introduce you to my best friend!"

"You change your best friend every time we meet." Kendrick laughingly retorted.

"No, no, no... She's been my best friend for the past three years. But she is too introverted; she hates attending parties and meeting people, which is why you have not met her! But not tonight; I made sure she was present by putting our celebration together!" Nerissa happily said at the same time, pulling Kendrick to the end of the bar.

Kendrick was surprised to see a girl of Nerissa's age. Still, unlike Nerissa, this girl was wearing a simple white dress, her hair neatly combed in a ponytail, and she was without makeup. It's the purest temperament that she exudes that catches Kendrick's attention.

"Brother, this is my only best friend, Amelia! Amelia, this is my brother Kendrick I have told you about!" Nerissa introduces them. "Oh, and you already know my brother Beryl; never mind him!" Nerissa happily added.

Amelia smiled and extended her hand to Kendrick.

"It is good to meet you finally, Sir. I have heard so much about you from Nerissa."

As Kendrick listened to Amelia's sweet voice and felt her hand in his, he couldn't help but feel a flutter in his heart. It was a sensation he had never experienced before.

'No, she is just a girl.' Kendrick reminded himself.

On the other hand, Amelia's ears had turned red, and she felt Kendrick holding her hand.

'How can a man in his forties look this young and majestic?' Amelia, who has never been interested in men, felt her heart flip when he felt Kendrick's hand holding hers.

"It is good for Nerissa to have a friend like you," Kendrick said while still holding her hand.

"Brother! What do you mean by that?!" Nerissa whined.

Kendrick chuckled upon hearing Nerissa and shuffled her hair like a kid.

"Ah! You ruined my hair!"

"Come on, let's go back to our friends. They have not seen you for a long time; they especially came just to see you." Beryl declared.

Kendrick nodded without his eyes leaving Amelia.

"I have prepared a gift for you and Nerissa," Kendrick said to Amelia.

"Thank you." Amelia shyly replied.

"Then, I'll go back to our friends."

"Um," Nerissa uttered, giving a wave while blushing.

Kendrick went back with Beryl to join their friends.

Kendrick has Beryl as his best friend, and both of them have two common close friends: Zhaogu and Haitao.

They are all CEOs of their respective companies in different industries, and they always have each other's backs.

Kendrick often remains inconspicuous among the group. He places a lower emphasis on socializing, opting instead to spend his time in his office, fully dedicated to developing new projects.

Kendrick, holding a glass of wine, appears disinterested in his friends' conversation. His attention has been on the girl he just met. He keeps glancing around, hoping to see her.

"Hey, Kendrick! Kendrick!" Beryl called his attention. "Yo! Bro, you look lost, man! What are you thinking that you couldn't even hear me?!"

"What is it?"

"I was asking if you will attend the charity auction tomorrow," Beryl said. "I remember they will showcase antiques that your grandmother loves to collect, along with some exquisite jewels."

"I am not sure. But probably not."

"Hey, come on, bro! My sister is really eager to go, and she mentioned that her best friend is interested in checking out the jewelry for the auction."

Kendrick's interest was piqued, and his heart skipped a beat upon hearing about Nerissa's best friend again from Beryl,

"Why are they interested in it?"

"I've heard that Amelia is a skilled jewelry designer, although I don't have more information about her work."

"I see."

"So, can you go with me?"

"Let's meet at the auction," Kendrick responded as he once again looked around.

His friends are drinking while he, on the other hand, has never been interested in drinking.

Kendrick saw Nerissa dancing on the dance floor but didn't find Amelia with her.

He decided to walk over to where he met her to see what she was up to, but he was surprised not to see her. Realizing Amelia wasn't in the room, he decided to look for her.

Kendrick checked the bar and eventually strode towards the restroom entrance. Just as he got closer, he saw Amelia coming out of the restroom unsteadily. A man pulled her and led her to a hallway as she tried to resist.

Kendrick strode towards them, punching the man, pulling Amelia out from him, and carrying her.

He grabbed his phone and called, "Alu, prepare the car now!"

Looking at Amelia in his arms, he knew that she was drugged. She is all flushed, and her temperature is high.

When Kendrick went out, the car was already at the entrance. Alu was dumbfounded when he saw his boss with a woman in his arms.

"What are you waiting for?! Get moving!" Kendrick yelled.

Alu rushed back to the driver's seat.

"Where to, Sir?"

"My nearest house!" Kendrick commanded.

Indeed, Amelia was drugged. She started to encircle her arms around Kendrick and kissed his face and neck, which startled Kendrick.

Kendrick has never been in a relationship before. This moment is his first time holding a woman, and the situation is making him restless.

Alu was even more stunned looking at his boss struggling with the woman with him; not knowing what to do, he raised the partition to give his boss privacy.

Kendrick was even petrified when Amelia sat on his lap facing him, with both legs spread across his crotch while trying to unbutton his trousers.

Kendrick tried to hold on to Amelia's hand to stop her. With her hands both in Kendrick's hand, Amelia started to grind on him and kissed him recklessly.

"Amelia, Amelia, stop it."

"I need you. Please." Amelia retorted and continued her pursuit.

"Amelia, no!"

"Pleeease... I need you; I want you!" Amelia begs.

"Amelia, do you know who I am?"

"Of course I know, you are Kendrick," Amelia said with pouty lips, and hearing his name from her lips was too alluring for Kendrick.

Looking directly at Amelia's face, only now Kendrick realizes Amelia is mixed race.

The car stopped, and Kendrick immediately opened the door. He carried Amelia into the house and laid her on his bed.

"I will call the doctor. Stay here." But Amelia won't let go of him, clinging on to him.

"I only need you! I don't need a doctor!"

"No, Amelia, please."

"Then call the driver. He is handsome! He will help me! Or brother Beryl!" she cried. "They won't say no to me!"

"Amelia!" Hearing her mention other men made him so mad, and this was his last straw.

"Don't regret this, Amelia!"

Kedrick tugged his tie, removed his coat, and laid Amelia under him.

Amelia wrapped her arms and legs around him, causing him to lose control completely.

Kendrick wrapped Amelia in his arms and started kissing her, which made Amelia move wilder, rush, and recklessly. She unbuttoned Kendrick's clothes and threw her clothes on the floor.

Looking at Amelia's naked body captivated Kendrick.

He wanted to memorize every inch of her; he kissed her lips softly despite Amelia's persistence, moving to her neck and bosom, kissing each one while caressing the other with his hand, down to her navel.

"Please, give it to me now...!" Amelia cried.

Kendrick held Amelia close, his eyes filled with concern as he gazed at her. "Amelia, you're under the influence of drugs. I'm concerned that you might regret this tomorrow."

"No... please... please... Kendrick."

Amelia initiated to kiss Kendrick hurriedly while arching her body to his.

Kendrick responded to her kisses, finally entering her body. His emotions for Amelia overflowed as he was stunned to learn it was her first time. Kendrick made a solemn vow: 'She is the one I've longed for, and I promise to cherish and protect her for the rest of my life.'

Later that night, while Kendrick was already sound asleep with Amelia in his arms, his phone rang. Not wanting to wake Amelia, Kendrick took the call outside the room.

"Yes."

"Kendrick! How could you leave us without even a word?!" Beryl whined.

"Something came up," Kendrick replied.

"Nerissa is so drunk. I even forgot to take care of her best friend." When Kendrick heard Beryl's words, he asked, "Why do you need to take care of her?"

"Because before the party started, Nerissa made me promise to take care of Amelia because she doesn't drink and dance, while my sister knew she would be drunk after the party.

But who would have thought that she would drink too much? I was so shocked to see how drunk she was that I sent her home, completely forgetting about Amelia! When I went back to find her, she was gone. My sister will kill me if something happens to her!"

"I see, anything else?"

"No, I just wanted to know if everything is alright on your side since you left without notice."

"Then, I'm hanging up."

Kendrick dialed his phone.

Alu was already in dreamland when the call suddenly awakened him. As Kendrick's chief assistant, he must be on call 24/7.

"Sir."

"Investigate what happened to Amelia at the club; I want to know who drugged her. I want every detail first thing in the morning. And buy a new set of clothes for her and send it here."

"Understood, Sir."

Kendrick went back to bed and held Amelia back in his arms.

Amelia looks tiny under his arm. Kendrick is 6 feet 2 inches tall and has a well-toned body, while Amelia is only 5 feet 4 inches.

When Amelia woke up, her head was heavy, but what shocked her was Kendrick's face, which was looking at her.

"You don't remember what happened?" Kendrick asked.

Amelia, still puzzled and with red ears, blinks her eyes several times, her eyelashes flapping like a butterfly while staring at Kendrick, which makes him chuckle.

"You were drugged. Do you have any idea who did it to you?"

Amelia still couldn't utter a single word as she stared at him. Her heart is pounding so hard that she feels it would jump out of her chest anytime.

"You still don't remember what happened? Would you like me to show you to remind you?"

"You!" Amelia yelped and instantly sat up.

"Oh, I thought you lost your tongue." Kendrick jokingly said with a smile.

"Come here." Kendrick pulled her again and tucked Amelia in his arm.

"I will take responsibility for you. But do you regret it?" Kendrick truly wants to know.

"I'm sorry; it was my fault. Thank you for saving me." Amelia, at age 26, is mature compared to Nerissa. She is not unreasonable and would put her fingers on other people to blame. "I won't compel you to take responsibility for what happened."

"Oh, really? Then, I will hold you responsible for me." Kendrick replied.

"You!" Amelia once again sat up to stare at Kendrick. "It was my first time!"

"It was my first, too!" Kendrick retorted.

"...."

Amelia couldn't seem to believe what she had just heard. She stared at Kendrick as if his words weren't human language; she was dazed.

"So, should I take responsibility? Or you?" Kendrick said as he sat up, putting his face in front of Amelias and lightly holding on to her chin.

"Hm?"

With Kendrick's face right in front of hers, Amelias' lashes consecutively flapped again, mesmerizing Kendrick and giving her a smack on her lips, which surprised Amelia.

"You, you are making fun of me," Amelia said with pouty lips.

"Ha ha ha..." Kendrick laughed, looking at her aggrieved face.

"Come here," Kendrick said, drawing her back beside him to bed.

While caressing her hair, "Tell me, do you have anyone in mind who did it to you?"

Amelia shook her head. "I also didn't recognize the person who was pulling me last night."

"Don't worry; I will look into it." Kendrick gave his assurance.

"Um, thank you."

"What's your plan for today?"

Amelia shook her head. Truly, her mind is blank, realizing her overwhelming current situation.

"I remembered Beryl mentioned you and Nerissa are planning to attend the charity auction tonight."

Hearing the charity auction, Amelia instantly sat up again.

"Do you always have to be jumpy?" Her act made Kendrick chuckle.

"You are laughing at me." Amelia aggrievedly said.

"Can you stay still in my arms and not sit up hastily every time I say something?" Kendrick once again pulled her towards him.

"So, are you and Nerissa going to the auction tonight?"

"Yes, I have been waiting for this day."

"What do you want to see?"

"I saw the catalog from Nerissa; there is this ruby necklace. I truly want to see it."

"I can take you there."

"But... but... what should I tell Nerissa?"

"We can meet them there."

"But..." Before Amelia could finish her words.

"Are you afraid they will know about us?"

Amelia didn't know what to answer. Everything happened so fast.

"Whatever your decision, I will support you," Kendrick said. He knew Amelia was very young for his age, but Kendrick was not afraid to face anyone or anything.

But he would respect whatever Amelia decides, whether she is willing to disclose their relationship or not. But one thing is sure: no one can take her away from him from this moment on.

"Can you give me time?' Amelia asked.

"Sure. Um, Amelia, where are your parents?" Kendrick wants to know more about her and her family. Knowing he wanted to be with her, he knew he should face his future parent-in-law.

Amelias' only answer was, "They work abroad."

Kendrick realized she didn't want to say anything further, so he would wait until she was willing to tell him more. "Do you live alone?"

"Um."

"Do you have a brother or a sister?"

Amelia shook her head.

"Why don't you move in with me?"

Amelia once again sat up rigorously, surprising Kendrick, but eventually made him laugh.

"Are you always this tense?" Kendrick laughingly asked.

"You! How can I move in with you? We are not married!"

"Oh, then we can do it now."

"...."

"You!" Amelia retorted, pointing her finger at Kendrick.

"What? Don't you want to be responsible for me anymore?" Kendrick naughtily asked.

"I didn't expect the legendary Kendrick Yang to be such a flirt."

Kendrick yanked Amelia and pinned her under him.

"Who is flirting? Let me show you how I flirt." Kendrick started to kiss Amelia.

"You! Stop. OK, you are not flirting!" Amelia got nervous.

With Amelia under his body, he looks deeply into her eyes, "Amelia, let me be responsible for you. Marry me."

"But we hardly knew each other."

"We have all our lives to get to know each other."

"Oh," was Amelia's curt answer.

"Oh? Is that a yes?"

Amelia gazed steadily at the man before her, her mind swirling with conflicting thoughts. 'What else can I possibly want?' she silently mused. Despite the marked difference in their ages, she found herself contemplating, 'Who could possibly compare to him? We find ourselves in this intricate situation. I would be marrying someone in the future too. Why shouldn't I consider marrying him? It seems almost fated,' she contemplated, her thoughts intertwining with uncertainty and apprehension.

"Amelia?" Kendrick called her name and looked deeply into her eyes.

"OK," Amelia murmured.

"Amelia, that is a yes, right?" Kendrick was ecstatic and wanted affirmation.

"Yeah." Amelia nodded.

"Amelia, I promise I will love and cherish you; I will protect you with my life," Kendrick pledged.

"Um, I will do the same."

"No need, you just do whatever you want and be my adorable, happy little wife." Kendrick pinched her little nose and started to kiss her.

"Amelia... Can we do it again? Please?"

Amelia, looking at his puppy eyes, was amused and stared at him, flapping her eyes.

"I will take that as a yes." Kendrick excitedly said and started to ravish her.