Jarvey hurried back to Catherine and Svarga’s house after hearing that Keanu was there and had made a ridiculous confession. However, when he arrived, the person who had nearly driven him to explode angrily was nowhere to be found.“I’m going to call the police,” said Jarvey.“There’s no need, Jarvey,” Charlotte said, stopping him.“He hurt you and caused all of this. Why are you letting him go?”“Because he’s not guilty,” Charlotte answered.Jarvey furrowed his brow, not understanding his girlfriend’s response. He sighed briefly to manage his fluctuating emotions. Then he put down his phone, which he had nearly thrown in frustration, and moved closer to Charlotte, wrapping her in his arms.“I’m sorry... I could hardly think straight after you told me Keanu was here,” Jarvey admitted.Charlotte smiled, released the embrace, and rested her head on his broad shoulder. “Are you jealous?”“Yes, for the first time, I feel jealous. Another man came to this house, and he's your close friend.
“Mama?” Charlotte whispered when she saw her mother’s photo in the article. A young Catherine was pictured alongside Keenan Hart, and what shocked her even more was that there had once been a marriage between them.Charlotte quickly placed the stack of papers back in the dashboard drawer when her eyes accidentally caught sight of Jarvey returning with the ice cream cones she had requested.“Sorry to keep you waiting,” Jarvey said as he handed the ice cream to his girlfriend. However, he noticed a change in her expression. “Hey, are you okay? Are you feeling unwell?”Charlotte snapped out of her thoughts and shook her head. With a forced smile, she took the ice cream from Jarvey and quickly ate it.“Do you like it?” Jarvey asked.“Yes... yes, I like it. It’s my favourite,” Charlotte replied half-heartedly.The car engine started again, and Charlotte pretended to sleep after finishing the ice cream, which slowly helped to cool her body and ease her emotions. Her mind was now racing with
Charlotte opened her eyes, realizing she wasn’t in her parents’ home. She furrowed her brow slightly, taking in her unfamiliar surroundings. “An apartment?” she murmured, and only then did she notice that this room belonged to her boyfriend after seeing a small framed photo of herself with Jarvey on the bedside table.She smiled softly, gazing around the comfortable room that had once been her dream. It was a spacious, European-style room with ivory-white walls, a large wardrobe with mirrored doors, and an extra king-sized, sturdy and elegant bed.“I want to live here,” Charlotte said as she stretched her arms.“Of course, I’ve already contacted your parents, and one of the staff from your home will be bringing your suitcase. From today, you’ll be staying with me,” Jarvey suddenly appeared, freshly showered, with half his body covered by a white towel.He kissed Charlotte’s face all over, then grabbed some clothes and dressed in front of her. Charlotte blinked, then quickly turned her
“Done!” Doctor Josh applied the last piece of tape to the end of the bandage wrapped around Charlotte’s leg. “Your wound has dried; one more dressing, and you’ll be healed.”“Really? Thank goodness! I was too afraid to look at the wound myself. Does this mean I can start walking longer distances now?” Charlotte asked, already impatient from being confined to bed.“Of course, you can go wherever you want. Get back to work and enjoy some good food.”Charlotte chuckled, then shifted her chair, motioning for Josh to move his seat closer to hers. Josh complied without hesitation as if he already knew what Charlotte was about to say.“This is our secret,” Charlotte whispered. “I hope you keep it well. Don’t let my mother find out, because honestly, I don’t really want to know either.”“What is it?”“It’s about what I asked you about the other day.” Charlotte explained, revealing that Keanu had come to her house and confessed that he was the one who had attacked her earlier.Charlotte also m
Charlotte returned to the office two days after she was declared fully healed. Her leg no longer limped, though she still couldn’t wear high heels to support her body. The design division was the first place she headed to after arriving at the company.She rolled her eyes, ensuring the person she wanted to see was still working there. And Keanu was talking with Noah and Zakaria in front of a projector screen.Charlotte let out a relieved sigh, then turned around and went back to her own office. Her next goal was to meet with Liam, the man Josh had mentioned as one of her mother’s close friends during her difficult times.Charlotte had never considered asking Liam, and even if she did, there was no guarantee he would answer.“Good morning,” Liam greeted, then hugged Charlotte.“Uncle, you seem very cheerful today,” Charlotte remarked casually, then took a piece of the cookies the man had offered.“The project you’ve been working on is almost done with the first phase; the employees in
Keanu was a bit surprised, but his face showed no reaction as usual. He broke eye contact with Charlotte and then walked past her.BUGH!Keanu fell to the floor just as Charlotte kicked his leg. The sound of his body hitting the ground caught the attention of a few people passing the pantry corridor. They were curious and wanted to find out what was going on.Charlotte crossed her arms over her chest, her eyes intimidatingly fixed on the man. “I’m talking to you, Keanu Garvield Hart. Do you still not realize what your position is here and who I am in this company?”Keanu was already on his feet, straightening his slightly dishevelled clothes, then lowered his gaze from Charlotte. He knew he had become the centre of attention for those around him. “I’m sorry...,” he said softly.“Then answer my question. Are you plotting a sneaky plan to stab me in the back?”Charlotte’s words shocked those who were watching the tension between them.“Why are you avoiding me when I ask? Are you really
Keanu was stunned, staring at the woman in front of him. Catherine helped him stand after she finished tidying up the scattered food, and then she called one of the pantry staff who had come with her.Catherine said, “Please get the emergency first-aid kit,” the pantry staff immediately did as instructed.Catherine also took some warm water in a small container and a clean towel. She carefully wiped the wounds on Keanu’s face, ensuring he didn’t wince in pain. Then, she applied antiseptic and covered some of the wounds with bandages. She also gave him antibiotics to take.“I heard everything, and I’ll make sure they pay for what they did to you, and they will also regret what they said about my daughter,” Catherine said.“You can go home now; I’ve arranged for you to have three days off until you fully recover. My driver is waiting for you in the lobby, and he’ll take you home.”Keanu listened carefully to the woman’s words, her face expressionless, as he responded, “Your life is so e
Jarvey hugged his girlfriend from behind, surprising the woman who had just finished her bath with a towel wrapped around her head. “When did you get home?” Charlotte asked.“I stopped by the ice cream shop, but it was closed for renovations. I was supposed to be home by six, but I couldn't wait because I missed you,” Jarvey said, then kissed Charlotte’s lips.“So, you didn’t bring me anything?”“What do you want?” Jarvey asked.Charlotte wrapped her arms around her boyfriend’s neck, her eyes wandering as if thinking of something. “I actually wanted some ice cream, but you said the shop was closed. So how about we cook instead?”“Cook?” Jarvey thought for a moment. “But we don’t have any ingredients in the fridge. We’ll have to go to the supermarket.”Charlotte nodded enthusiastically. “I’ll go to the supermarket near the apartment. You go take a shower, and let me do the shopping alone.”Jarvey shook his head. “I’ll go with you.”“There's no need.”“Don’t argue with me, Charlotte. Wh
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