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
Les Halles is the city that awakens trauma from events once experienced by Catherine, Dhira, and even Charlotte herself. In this city, Charlotte was once held captive in the same house where Dhira had also been confined.However, Charlotte’s current residence is certainly far from that house. This time, the young woman will be staying in one of Dhira and Easton’s homes, leaving behind many comforts in the Louvre to heal her broken heart while waiting for a miracle regarding her relationship with Jarvey.“If you need anything, you can call me. I have a friend who lives about five blocks from this house. If you need something urgently, you can come to their house,” Dhira said as she handed over the phone number of the person she mentioned.“Mrs. Dhira, do you think everything will be alright? Do you think my relationship with Jarvey will return to how it was before?” Charlotte asked.“Why are you so afraid, dear? Never think that your love is unrequited. Not everything can be attained r
Charlotte was deep in thought after hearing Devon's story from Harris. It turned out his love life was more complicated than what she was facing now. Devon had once been in the same position as Charlotte, but he let go of what he shouldn't have had in the first place."He chose to follow his parents' wishes," said Devon, setting down a glass of apricot juice and sitting beside Charlotte."Did you leave her as well?" Charlotte asked."We both left each other. The best way was to never speak to each other again. But I once made a promise: if I haven't found a woman to replace her by now, then she is not allowed to come to me, even if she's in trouble," Devon said."You're very firm, Devon," said Charlotte."People say that about me, but they don't realize it's my way of healing myself," Devon replied.Charlotte was impressed. The way the man beside her thought was truly mature. Charlotte had recently learned that Jarvey had asked Josh for a sexual stimulant. She had thought Jarvey did i
Jarvey returned to the Netherlands and went to Karletta's workplace, waiting for her to finish her tasks until five in the afternoon. After removing her work attire and grabbing her bag, Karletta reluctantly approached Jarvey."What is it?" Karletta asked, her tone cold.Jarvey folded his arms across his chest. "Charlotte left. We failed to get married."Karletta looked surprised. "And?""It's all because of you. My mother thinks you're a cheap woman because you once trapped me into sleeping with you. She also discovered that your mother sold you to a director to boost your career," Jarvey revealed.Karletta's breath hitched, clearly shocked by what Jarvey had said, even though she already knew everything. "And you think I'm the one who ruined your wedding? Don't you realize I'm a victim too?"Jarvey sighed, rubbing his face with both hands. "I'm sorry. I'm not mean like that. I'm sorry. Forgive me...""Forget it. Now, if you want to talk about your marriage problem with Charlotte, it
Charlotte stayed in her room, unsure how many times she had cried that day. The house phone rang several times, but she ignored it. She was mourning her own heart and felt completely worthless after hearing that Jarvey had been betrothed to the daughter of one of the most famous judges in the Netherlands."Jarvey…" Charlotte sobbed again. Suddenly, the words Keanu often said to her seemed to crash into her now."Not everything can be as easily obtained as you imagine," Keanu had told her, and now it was happening to Charlotte.There was a knock at the door. Devon made an anxious appearance. Despite her untidy face, Charlotte appeared physically healthy, and he sighed with satisfaction. "You scared me, Charlotte.""Why are you here?" Charlotte posed a chilly query."Am I bothering you?" Devon enquired in turn."I was hoping Jarvey would find me here, then hug me and take me away," Charlotte said.Devon scoffed softly. "Don't you have any other ideas besides running away? What kind of m
Jarvey also received a report from one of the people he had assigned to search for Charlotte around Les Halles. The informant told him they saw someone resembling Charlotte walking around the city park in Les Halles.Jarvey carefully examined the photo sent to him, zooming in and out, but he couldn't recognize the person."Come on… She's your girlfriend. Why are you so confused?" Keanu asked."I'm not sure. I don't recognize this person wearing such plain and cheap-looking clothes, and they're dressed too warmly. I'm certain this isn't Charlotte," Jarvey replied."Don't you want to check it out at Les Halles?" Keanu asked.Jarvey shook his head confidently, especially after seeing the person was with a man. Jarvey became even more certain that Charlotte wouldn't be with a stranger, but suddenly, a small doubt crept into his heart. "Do you think we should go to Les Halles again? My gut tells me I need to go there."Keanu was silent for a moment; they were almost at the Louvre. "In that
"HEY!" Keanu shouted in the hotel hallway, standing in front of Jarvey’s room door, calling out but getting no response. Jarvey wasn’t in his room; his phone was off, and now he appeared, walking sluggishly down the hall.“What’s going on? What happened?” Keanu asked.“I saw Charlotte,” Jarvey replied.“Huh? Really?”Jarvey nodded wearily, swiping his access card to open the door. He invited Keanu in with him. “But then she disappeared. I couldn’t find any trace of her, even though it’s been less than ten minutes since I saw her from my window.”“Are you sure it was Charlotte?” Keanu asked.“I recognized her; I know her very well. Her clothes were the same as in the last photo Khiel gave me. But when I saw her in person, I was sure... she was my Charlotte.”Keanu didn’t comment; he grabbed a water bottle and handed it to Jarvey, hoping the man’s exhaustion would slowly fade.“She was with another man,” Jarvey said again. “They were walking hand in hand. Ah, I’m going crazy imagining h
Devon closed his phone after a long conversation with Keanu. He stood in front of the mirror, wondering whether what he was doing now was right or wrong. He thought he had gone too far for a moment, hiding with Charlotte and deliberately avoiding Jarvey, when he realized Jarvey was close to finding them.Everything Devon did was for Charlotte’s sake, nothing more. He wasn’t acting impulsively—he had Dhira and Easton supporting him, giving him direction, and the help of Keanu, a friend from their high school days.The meeting and bond that developed were not intentional. What happened to Charlotte and the information Keanu gathered eventually led Devon to suggest they pretend to date until they were ready to reveal the truth to Jarvey.Would this hurt Jarvey? Of course. He was the real victim, and Charlotte was the only one who could save their relationship before Jarvey agreed to accept Emily.Devon climbed into bed. Before he fully closed his eyes, he took a moment to open the drawer
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