"Give me back what my mother left me, or else…" Before Arthur could finish, Kathryn cut him off, her eyes chillingly cold. Arthur's face drained of color.Without waiting for his response, Kathryn continued, "You know I'm Chris' wife now. I can easily do anything to Susan with a snap of my finger.""You can't hurt Susan. Kat, you…""Enough! I don't want to hear another word from you."Kathryn felt profound disappointment at Arthur's alignment with Susan. She couldn't find words to describe the kind of person he had become.His own wife and children seemed insignificant to him. How shameless was he to request such a thing from her? To ask her to relinquish what her mother had left for Susan?If Susan were merely an adoptive daughter, Kathryn might not have felt this repulsed.It didn't matter if she had Arthur's blood running through her body. Kathryn was genuinely disgusted by him.Arthur's eyes flickered with sadness as Kathryn reprimanded him. "Kat."Kathryn's breathing grew
Kathryn stormed out of the fruit juice shop, her anger palpable. It was as if she had just witnessed a ghost.Thinking Chris had already left, she was surprised to see his car still parked in its original spot as she exited. Kathryn got into the car angrily.Chris, engaged in a phone call, noticed her and quickly concluded, "Okay, let's go ahead with it. Bye." Ending the call, he playfully pinched Kathryn's irate face. "Are you angry?"He didn't need to ask to know that Arthur had brought Susan up. Kathryn always got upset hearing about it."He's on his deathbed, yet he keeps bringing up this issue," Kathryn vented."Did he guilt-trip you?" Chris raised an eyebrow, his expression turning serious.He was aware that Arthur consistently sided with Susan. However, he never expected that nearing the end of his life, he would still prioritize his adoptive daughter over his biological daughter, Kathryn.Chris, not usually attuned to emotions, felt a pang of sympathy for Kathryn.Kathr
Victor asserted, "I'll take care of him on your behalf. As a lady, preserving your image is crucial. Listen to me!"Tally responded, "No, my image doesn't matter to me."Victor flipped open his phone's camera and handed it to her.As Tally gazed at her disheveled reflection, she was stunned by the crazed appearance staring back at her.A stillness enveloped the atmosphere.Victor remarked, "This is what he's turned you into."Tally found herself at a loss for words. Internally, she couldn't believe how she ended up in this situation. What added to her frustration was that it was all because of Markus! Who did he think he was, causing her to lose her cool like this?Victor gently urged, "Listen to me. Go home."Drew, standing nearby, couldn't believe what he was witnessing.He knew who Victor Glenn was. With numerous nightclubs under his ownership, Victor was surrounded by beautiful women who sought refuge from their troubles, eager for a life of luxury.These women were typic
Three minutes later, Markus and Victor found themselves seated across from each other. Despite the outward appearance of calmness, an unsettling tension lingered in the atmosphere.Each of them silently smoked two cigarettes, the air heavy with unspoken words. Henry and Drew felt like they were walking on a tightrope while observing the exchange.As Victor reached for his third cigarette, Markus finally broke the silence. "Tell me. What do you want?"Victor was prepared to exert pressure on Markus. Hearing the question, he chuckled, "What do you mean?"His response was direct and to the point.Markus, not showing any signs of illness, had fabricated his hospitalization to manipulate Tally. She, in her naivety, had fallen for it, contemplating whether Markus was genuinely unstable."What do you want so that she is not forced to hate you?" Markus questioned through gritted teeth, each word laced with intensity.Victor perked his eyebrow. "Why does she need to hate me?"Intrigued
Why would Markus label Victor a womanizer?Victor had never engaged in such behavior. He remained oblivious to the happenings in the nightclubs and took swift action when the responsible party was identified."Drew.""Yes, Mr. Glenn?" Drew went to Victor.Victor asked, "Has the wedding dress been delivered to Serenity Heights?""Yes, it has been altered and delivered."Victor nodded, then glanced at Markus, nonchalantly shrugging his shoulders. "Tally personally went to try the wedding dress."This statement served as a clear response to Markus' earlier threat.Markus felt a chill running through his body, his gaze toward Victor turning grim. "So, you're not agreeing to this?""This is not the answer you're hoping for, huh?" Victor sneered. He was never one to yield to threats.Markus had been naive, thinking a threat could sever Victor and Tally. His previous attempt to influence Tally had proven futile, and now he believed Victor would leave her for her sake.Markus had un
Tally had just left the Jehanna Peninsula when her car abruptly came to a halt. The driver's expression hardened as he sensed something awry. He addressed Tally with a grave tone, "Ms. Johnson.""What's going on?" Tally asked, confused.The car had slammed on its brakes, nearly propelling Tally into the front seat. Her expression was far from welcoming, matching the edge in her voice.Before the driver could respond, he observed someone exiting the car ahead. As he scrutinized the man's face, fear gripped him, and he uttered, "They are from the Hunt family."Tally was shocked. "What?"The Hunt family? But wasn't Markus with Victor?Before Tally could unravel the situation, the other party approached the door on her side.Just as they were about to open Tally's door, the driver swiftly locked it. The driver wanted to back the car out when he realized their car had been surrounded. "Ms. Johnson, please call Mr. Glenn. They work for Mr. Hunt Senior."Tally, at a loss for words
What was wrong with Elijah?The embarrassment of Elijah attempting to assist his inept son, Markus, in winning over Tally fueled Victor's frustration, intensifying the throbbing in his head.Jordan quickly answered Victor's call. "What's the matter, Victor?""Mr. Hunt Senior took my wife away. You need to stand up for me!""You son of a bitch. Don't you think this is embarrassing?" Jordan's voice transformed abruptly, snapping at Victor rudely.Defending his stance, Victor asserted, "The embarrassment lies with the Hunt family!"Jordan was silent."I'm heading to meet the Hunts now. You better get there quickly," Victor curtly instructed, choosing not to elaborate further to his grandfather.Jordan asked, "What if I don't go?"Jordan felt a sense of embarrassment meddling in the affairs of the younger generation. The idea of Elijah forcefully taking his granddaughter-in-law only added to the humiliation.Victor was infuriated now. Then, he said, "I will have no choice but to
Tally had just gotten up when her phone started vibrating in her bag. Retrieving it, she saw a message from Markus.The message read, "You must apologize to Yvonne."Tally was left dumbfounded. Bloody hell, what in the world was going on here?It felt like she was caught in the crossfire of a family feud. The father wanted her to break up with Victor, and now the son was demanding an apology to someone she considered a bitch.Could her luck get any worse?"Apologize my ass, motherfucker!" Tally shot back.Markus replied, "Either you apologize or choke me to death!"What the heck was this? Choke him to death? Was he testing her patience or challenging her guts? At this point, Tally was genuinely perplexed."Just you wait!" Tally gritted her teeth as she sent the message.As Elijah watched Tally's expression change, his face revealed a trace of displeasure.Without waiting for Markus to reply, Elijah spoke first, "If you can't break up with Victor, you won't be able to hold o
After leaving the Hunt residence, Tally made her way directly to Victor's company.Worried she might lose her way, Drew had been waiting downstairs in anticipation of her arrival.When Tally saw Victor, her face lit up with joy."You should've seen Mr. Hunt Senior's expression earlier. He looked like he wanted to eat me alive." Tally couldn't help but laugh.Victor reached for her hand as they sat down on the couch together. "Were you scared?" he asked.As Tally sat down, she casually looked back and noticed a framed photograph on Victor's desk.Out of curiosity, she picked it up and examined it. But with just one glance, she froze in surprise."When... when was this taken?" she asked. Her shock was evident as she turned to Victor.The picture was taken back when they were at Beverly Peak, during his hospital stay after being bitten by a wolf.She remembered looking after him until she herself fell asleep.In the picture, her eyes were closed, her expression peaceful.Victor
What made it even more absurd was that Elijah bought into it, too.Tally couldn't believe Elijah couldn't see through Markus' façade. He actually bought into Markus' excuse that his behavior was all because of her.And now he was acting like he'd rather die than leave her."Fucking hell," Tally muttered inwardly. She wondered who came up with this messed-up plan for Markus.Clearly, Tally couldn't quite grasp how Markus' mental state could deteriorate like this. However, given his history of going insane, this outrageous plan didn't seem entirely implausible.He was perfectly fine when he was with Albert Group, so how did he end up like this back at Skyline Group?Tally just couldn't figure it out.Elijah shot her a sharp look, gritting his teeth as he said, "You, leave!"Zane hesitated, saying, "Sir, but…""Just let her leave!" Elijah insisted.Elijah's words were punctuated by short, hurried breaths.Tally nodded, saying, "Mr. Hunt Senior, you're indeed the more rational o
Elijah and Zane glanced at each other. Then, their stares turned sharper as they both fixed their eyes on Tally.Tally swallowed nervously. "Why are you looking at me like that? Did I do something wrong?""You're not even married to Victor, so why are you calling yourself a married woman?" Elijah snapped, his anger evident.Tally remained silent.Observing Elijah's furious expression, she nonchalantly rummaged through her bag, retrieving the marriage certificate and wedding invitation.Then, she handed them over to Zane.Zane took the documents and swiftly flipped them open. His eyes widened in disbelief as he read through them.He promptly handed both documents over to Elijah.As Elijah took them and examined them, his expression darkened significantly upon seeing Tally and Victor's marriage certificate.He was shocked when he saw that their wedding date was today, along with the printed timestamp.In that instant, Elijah's breathing grew heavier.He glared at Tally with an
Tally was completely baffled by what was happening."I've been straightforward about my feelings for him," Tally complained under her breath.From her perspective, if something were to happen to Markus now, she shouldn't be blamed solely for her decision to get married. Victor nodded, saying, "Yeah, I know."Victor had always been aware of this. By now, Markus had become such a puzzle that Victor couldn't quite figure him out.Considering how clear Tally had always been about her feelings toward Markus, it was puzzling how he got himself involved in this mess.This time, Victor didn't accompany Tally to the Hunt Residence. He believed she could handle the Hunt family on her own.The atmosphere at the Hunt residence was incredibly tense at the moment.The moment Tally stepped inside, she could practically feel the frost coming off Elijah. His gaze seemed to pierce right through her.Zane's tone was far from pleasant as he said, "Um, take a look at this."With that, he passed
Tally was pretty happy a moment ago. But now, she was all worked up talking about the Hunts.Earlier on the road, Tally filled Victor in on the phone call she received from the Hunt residence.Victor's lips twitched as he heard the news. "So Markus left a suicide note and vanished?""Exactly. Can you believe the trouble he's stirring up now?" Tally shook her head incredulously.Tally was utterly exasperated with Markus by now. It had been a while since this whole thing started.She had to admit, these days had been incredibly "fulfilling" for her. It was so fulfilling that it almost left her reeling.And it wasn't just Tally struggling to keep up. Even Victor had been taken aback by how things were unfolding.He shot Tally a look of disbelief. "So you're going to the Hunt residence now?""Yeah, I'm going. I want those Hunts to know that I'm officially yours. Let's see if they have more shameless tricks up their sleeves."When it came to describing the Hunts, Tally summed it up
Tally was beginning to see where Markus got his persistent nature from. It ran in the family. It was as the saying went—like father, like son.No sooner had she ended the call, the phone rang again.Tally took a deep breath, reminding herself that today was supposed to be a happy day, not one filled with annoyance.But dealing with these people…After giving it some thought, she hesitantly answered, "Zane!""Ms. Johnson, you might want to come over to the Hunt residence."Tally asked, "What's going on now?"She was almost out of patience with these people.Zane explained, "Mr. Markus left behind a suicide note."Tally's expression froze in disbelief.A suicide note? Tally couldn't comprehend what was happening. She wondered if Markus was pulling another one of his stunts.It had only been less than an hour since Elijah arranged his marriage, and now he went ahead and left a suicide note."Where is he?" Tally raised an eyebrow.With everything happening so quickly, it all f
Looking at her identification papers, Tally let out a sigh of relief.Fortunately, Tally had some knowledge of her father's habits. Otherwise, guessing the password for the safe, which belonged to her comatose father, would have been a daunting task.When Irina called, Tally answered, "Hey, Irina.""Guess what? Markus is engaged!""What?" Tally was shocked.Irina shared her surprise."This time, it seems Mr. Hunt Senior might genuinely have it out for you. We haven't even made a move, and suddenly they're announcing Markus and Sarah's engagement.""Sarah?" Tally was even more surprised.It was only today that they found out who had been secretly admiring Markus. Before they could even step in, Elijah had taken the initiative.It seemed like all these years, Elijah appeared unconcerned, but he actually knew everything.But if he was dead set on hating her, then so be it. Tally couldn't care less.On the other hand, if Elijah truly desired for her and Markus to be together all
Elijah said, "Very well, then."Thinking about his troublesome son, Elijah wondered how he hadn't noticed Markus' extremity in his romantic pursuits before.Elijah was so angry that he couldn't catch his breath.Giving Markus a fierce look, he tried to hold back. Despite that, he couldn't resist putting in one final word, "No matter how much you want to be with Tally, I won't allow it."This time, there was no room for negotiation.At Elijah's words, Markus' eyes turned cold. "I'm afraid you have no say in this.""You..." Elijah's breath hitched as he heard Markus' retort. In a fit of rage, he grabbed a teacup and hurled it toward him.At that moment, Elijah felt an overwhelming urge to lash out at Markus.Elijah insisted, "Regardless of your decision, you and Sarah are officially engaged starting today."His tone was unusually firm.At this point, Elijah wasn't asking for Markus' opinion. He was simply informing him.Regarding Tally becoming Elijah's daughter-in-law, Elijah
Kathryn was confused when Jessica suddenly shoved her into the car and promptly closed the door. With her hand still gripping the door handle, Kathryn looked up at Jessica and suggested, "Uh, how about dinner tonight?"Upon hearing Kathryn's dinner suggestion, Jessica paused before nodding and responding, "Let's talk about it later. I'll give you a call."Jessica seemed really busy, and Kathryn could tell from the way she talked that she was in a rush.Kathryn couldn't help but feel for Jessica as she watched her close the car door and hurried off toward the nearby office building, waving goodbye as she went.Kathryn found herself wondering who Jessica was in such a rush to meet.Kathryn couldn't resist stealing a glance back as the car pulled away. In that brief moment, Kathryn's heart skipped a beat as she saw Jessica walking alongside Lloyd. They were heading toward the glass doors of the building.Before Kathryn could double-check what she saw, the car had already turned.