The trial was drawing closer, and Jarvey soon met with Keanu to handle preparations for his role as a witness. Liam was supposed to join them but had to accompany Dhira, who was at the hospital with Easton."Have you seen Charlotte?" Keanu asked."I saw her early this morning, but I remembered that I have to assist you at the trial later," Jarvey replied.Keanu smiled slightly. "She's not mad, is she?""Why would she be mad? She's not a spoiled woman; she understands me very well… or maybe she even loves how busy I am because it means I'm making more money."Keanu laughed. "Rich people's love lives always seem to involve money, don't they?""Because in reality, a marriage that relies solely on love won't last long," Jarvey said."Is that so?"Jarvey shrugged. "Maybe. But Charlotte once talked to me about it. She mentioned your mother's marriage to your father, which ended in divorce."Keanu felt numb; he no longer got offended when others brought up his father. "What exactly does Char
Catherine just realized that her house's CCTV cameras had been non-functional for almost a month. Now, she was stressed about recovering the old CCTV data so it wouldn't be lost, as it had already been happening. She hired several experts in the field of surveillance camera repair to check if anything was wrong with the computers monitoring the cameras."How could this happen?" Catherine murmured, massaging her forehead, which suddenly felt painful. She remembered the recent issues and asked one of her house staff, "Do you recall when someone who looked like Lucius was last at the house?""About a week ago, ma'am. He is rarely seen entering the server room, but occasionally, he passes by the door," answered one of the staff who often monitored the house."Have you ever seen him doing anything suspicious?""I didn't really pay attention, ma'am, but he does often check his phone and take secretive phone calls from time to time," the staff member revealed.Catherine thanked the staff and
Keanu stood up, his face as cold as ever. He didn't respond, and that immediately caused Charlotte to cry. Fortunately, the coffee shop wasn't too crowded, so no one noticed as Charlotte covered her face to cry.Keanu, who was about to leave, changed his mind. He sat down and said, "Since when did you become so dramatic, Charlotte? Do you think I'll soften just because you're crying? Even if you were Karletta, I'd still leave if your words made me reluctant to talk."Charlotte wiped away her tears. "I'm sorry... but please, listen to me first.""I've already listened to you, and my answer is still no. I won't return to the Louvre to work," Keanu said firmly. The man with eyes like obsidian gently touched Charlotte's cheek with the tip of his thumb, softly wiping away the remaining tears."There are many people more capable in that field. I'm not as skilled as you think… besides, I'm too ashamed," Keanu lowered his voice. "I'm even ashamed to still be your friend after everything my mot
Today is Arsila's first trial, where she will hear what punishment will be given to her. She sits in the defendant's chair wearing an orange shirt, her hands chained and cuffed, while another defendant, Alexander, sits not far beside her.Her eyes stare blankly when they meet Keanu, who sits on the witness stand alongside Jarvey. Arsila seems to lose her breath when the judge says Keanu will testify that his mother is guilty. Her tear-filled eyes say, "Hey, I'm your mother...""Mr. Keanu Hart, please present your testimony."Keanu suddenly trembles, his legs weakening at the piercing look from his mother. Jarvey then asks if Keanu can say everything, and Keanu shakes his head in response."Excuse me, Your Honor. I will present all of the accusations from my client," said Jarvey."Please proceed."The guests, including the Oweis-Chandra family, Liam, Dhira, Easton, and Lucius, watched the trial with great focus. There was silence among them, as no one wanted to miss a single word.Jarv
"Son, you're not planning to return home right away, right?" Catherine asked, wondering where Keanu lived now."I'll go home tomorrow or the day after," Keanu replied."You're not planning to return to the Louvre again?"Keanu nodded in response."Charlotte wants to give you a gift," Catherine informed him."I know, Madam, but I'm sorry, I can't accept it," Keanu said, refusing as he had told Charlotte before.Catherine sighed. She wanted to persuade Keanu, but she understood this young man was not as she had imagined. Catherine once thought Keanu would have the same traits as his father and mother. She thought he would be selfish, but his firmness was like Arsila.When Keanu spoke, whatever came out of his mouth was what he intended to do, like Arsila."Does that mean you won't see your mother for the last time?" Catherine asked again."Yes... maybe so. I've contacted Karletta, and she's not interested either. We're not interested in seeing our mother again," Keanu answered sharply.
It's unclear what motivates Havella, but the woman wants to cancel Jarvey and Charlotte's relationship. Whenever Jarvey asks, Havella seems to have an answer that shuts down her son's questions."You can't marry her. I'm telling you, you cannot marry her," Havella said.Jarvey turned to his father, who had barely spoken since Havella made that decision. "I'm an adult. I can make my own decisions," Jarvey said, trying to stand firm against his parents' words."Really? You think you're that capable, Jarvey?" Havella asked, her tone filled with skepticism. "I could cancel your education; you won't need to become a lawyer, judge, or prosecutor! Your dreams will remain dreams!"Havella's words slowly made Jarvey lose his nerve. He stared at his mother with a pale face, suddenly rendered speechless. Noah approached Jarvey, inviting his son to sit with him. "A lot has happened with the Oweis family. As your parents, we don't want to ruin your reputation, son."Jarvey frowned, his breathing h
Jarvey said his mother forbade him from getting involved in the Oweis family's problems. She was furious when she found out that Jarvey had gone to the place where Charlotte and Karletta were held captive. Havella was too scared that something might happen to her son, worried his reputation and their family's name would be tarnished.This fear had turned into a nightmare, sometimes making Havella scream in her sleep at night, calling out Jarvey's name. Her heart would grow restless every time Jarvey left the house."I'm already an adult..." was the sentence Jarvey always used as a shield when arguing with his mother.Now Jarvey was at war with his conscience, torn between choosing his parents or his true love. At first, Jarvey didn't want to go against his mother or father, but seeing Keanu's resolve and the remaining strength the man had left made him think that he could be just like Keanu."I'll accompany you to the boutique," said Jarvey, as Charlotte had already changed into casua
Josh smiled in response to Jarvey's question. "There is," he said. "What kind do you want? But my clinic doesn't supply the kind of stimulant you're asking for. You'll have to find it elsewhere.""That's fine; I'll buy it now," Jarvey said excitedly.Josh took another sheet of paper and wrote down a prescription for the drug Jarvey requested. "If I'm not mistaken, you can only get this drug at a pharmacy near the Cranburry border. One of my patients bought it from there once.""Really? That far?" Jarvey complained a bit, glancing at the clock that showed it was four in the afternoon."Yes, really far, and they probably close around seven in the evening. You'll need about two hours to get there," Josh said."Alright, no problem. I'll go now. Let me know when Charlotte wakes up," Jarvey said, grabbing his jacket and leaving immediately.Josh shook his head. Of course, he wouldn't easily give Jarvey a prescription for a long-lasting sexual stimulant. "If Charlotte finds out what you're d
After three days of being hospitalized, Keanu was allowed to go home. The doctor also provided several therapy schedules to ensure he received optimal care until his shoulder was fully healed.As for the house gifted to him, Charlotte and Jarvey gave Keanu a house in Les Halles and another to Karletta in Louvre so she could be closer to Glass Glory for her work.On Charlotte’s advice, Devon accepted Keanu as his business partner. He had known Keanu for a long time and recognized his integrity and outstanding intelligence.“My heart is pounding,” said Karletta as she helped Keanu button up his jacket.“Why?”“Tomorrow is my first day as a grade A trainee at Glass Glory. I thought Mrs. Catherine would put me in grade C with the other newcomers. I didn’t expect her to assess my performance and all the awards I’ve received,” Karletta said.“That means you’ll debut faster, right?” Keanu asked.“Exactly, which is why my heart is racing. But what makes it beat the fastest is… Mrs. Catherine
Svarga visited Keanu after Easton mentioned that Keanu was awake and ready for visitors. Svarga's smile made Keanu lower his head, and he felt embarrassed in his presence."I thought you'd be asleep again," Svarga said. "How are you feeling now? Did Easton mess with your head after talking to him?"Keanu nodded. "A little. He almost confused me."Svarga didn't press further. "Charlotte and Jarvey will visit you this afternoon. They had to go to the police station to settle some matters from last night.""Will Emily be imprisoned?" Keanu asked, lifting his head slightly."With all the evidence you provided, it's inevitable. Emily and her family will face punishment in the Netherlands, not in this country," Svarga replied.Keanu sighed with relief. "I thought they might use their power to cover up their crimes.""It's not simple, son. You have given us a lot of information, much of which we don't even know. The evidence you presented shows there were many flaws they were trying to hide,
Keanu slowly opened his eyes. He had just woken up after eight hours, his first time regaining consciousness since the operation. His gaze immediately shifted toward the window, where he saw Devon and Karletta talking with their arms crossed.Keanu smiled softly, straightening his body, which felt sore and painfully stiff. The sound of the creaking bed drew Devon and Karletta's attention toward him. They both rushed to his side, their faces beaming with relief because Keanu was finally awake."Hey," Karletta greeted as she wiped away a tear from the corner of her eye.Devon adjusted the bed's headrest to a 45-degree angle to make Keanu more comfortable. "Should I call the doctor?""No need. I'm fine," Keanu replied. "I just want something to drink."Karletta quickly grabbed a water bottle and handed it to her older brother. "I've heard everything. How are you feeling now? I've been avoiding a lot of people outside asking about your condition. Thankfully, Mrs. Catherine has been watchi
"HEY!" Jarvey shouted a bit loudly. "YOU'RE AWAKE?!""Annoying...." Keanu replied, then shifted his aching body. "Ah, this is such a hassle." The man slowly opened his eyes and looked at his shoulder wrapped in thick bandages.Charlotte stood tall, her eyes shining with tears streaming down her face. She pressed the emergency button, and shortly after, a doctor and a nurse entered the room."KEANU IS AWAKE!" Charlotte shouted excitedly, then she and Jarvey were asked to leave the room at the doctor’s request.Outside, Catherine, observing them all along, smiled with satisfaction, relieved that Keanu had finally opened his eyes after hours of sleeping post-surgery."Mama, you were right! Keanu is so strong. Look, he's awake now!" Charlotte exclaimed.Catherine hugged Charlotte back, tears in her eyes, too, eager for the doctor to let them see Keanu.After 15 minutes of examination, the doctor permitted them to enter but on the condition that they be quiet, as the effects of the anesthe
Emily and her parents were taken into custody by the police, and their case will be forwarded to a Dutch court. Today, they are being held in detention and waiting to be collected. They have been stripped out of these clothes and put into detention uniforms, each in an isolated cell — comparatively more comfortable than those where other detainees are lodged.Lucius instructed some colleagues to stand guard until the Dutch legal team arrived for mediation. "I have to go and check on the other guests. Some people being questioned have confessed that they were paid by Emily to support their engagement event and to prepare the plans they had in place if the event had gone successfully."Lucius then said they were all still planning on setting Noah up to ruin his career as well, and he wanted Lucius there in case something went south with being able to pin a significant failing of Noah's that goes right back around through him onto Emily’s parents.“Liam, you take him, and the rest of us
Everyone screamed hysterically, including Charlotte, who instinctively shouted and hugged the person protecting her."KEANU!" Charlotte's voice trembled violently, one hand pressed against the blood gushing from Keanu's shoulder.Charlotte cried almost hysterically, calling out for anyone who would help. People rushed over to her; some hurriedly called for an ambulance while Lucius moved Keanu's body to a chair, using the thick fabric of his coat to cover the bleeding.The Chandra family guards restrained Emily, preventing her from escaping, and blocked access to ensure none of her accomplices could flee. About ten minutes later, the ambulance arrived, and Keanu was quickly rushed to the hospital.Charlotte, overwhelmed with emotion, held back sobs as she glared at Emily, her blood-stained hand pointing at her without saying a word, making Emily utterly terrified.Charlotte's gaze then shifted to Emily's parents, filled with an unbearable grudge, before she spoke, "I will make your da
Emily was terrified, and so were her parents. The couple accompanying Emily knelt before Catherine, begging for forgiveness like sinners fearing the gates of hell. Their actions, however, only raised questions among everyone present—what were they hiding that caused them to be so afraid?But Emily's reaction was different. She refused to beg Catherine for mercy like her parents had done. "You think you can do anything to me? I’m already engaged to Jarvey. Now ask my fiancé whom he will choose."Jarvey pulled Charlotte close, holding her hand tightly and showing everyone his answer. His actions naturally stoked Emily's fury even more."Fine, you're challenging me, huh? Then I’ll make your parents pay for everything!" Emily screamed in frustration. She grabbed Havella by the hair and dragged her away, prompting Noah to rush after his wife.Emily’s actions shocked many, including the media crew that Catherine had allowed to cover Emily’s event.The onlookers were horrified as they watche
All eyes were on the figure in the red dress, flaunting her beautiful curves. She wore matching red gloves that only covered her palms, and a black fascinator adorned her straight, flowing hair. Charlotte embodied the definition of luxurious beauty in the eyes of the wealthy elite. She smiled kindly at those who recognized her, while some deliberately hid, not wanting to be labelled as traitors for attending and supporting Jarvey’s wedding to another woman."Miss Charlotte, it's a pleasure to meet you," a man greeted her. He was the event moderator and a businessman whose company had Svarga as an investor."Hi, Karlos. Nice to see you, too. I guess you successfully united the couple today. Where are they?" Charlotte asked, her eyes scanning for Jarvey and Emily.Karlos didn’t answer. Sweat dripped down his body, his face pale. Soon after, Jarvey came running down from the second floor, tears streaming down his face upon seeing Charlotte. He rushed toward her and embraced her tightly.
Charlotte stood in front of the mirror, spending hours in this boutique, clearly excited despite her incredibly chaotic emotions. She could remain calm because Keanu and Devon were with her, offering comfort without hesitation.“Hey?” Devon greeted her as he entered the dressing room after the boutique staff called for him, allowing him to see Charlotte.For a moment, Devon was stunned by seeing the woman in a knee-length red dress. Charlotte had purposely chosen a bolder colour as a symbol of defiance against her heartbreak.“Devon, what do you think? Is my appearance enough? Do I look beautiful? I feel like the stitching around the waist makes me look a bit thinner,” Charlotte rambled.Devon exhaled and shook his head, feeling satisfied with Charlotte’s appearance. The undeniable aura of wealth radiated from her; Charlotte always looked luxurious in whatever she wore.“You’re beautiful,” Devon said, a simple sentence that never seemed to satisfy Charlotte.“Ah, I’m not sure.”“You’r