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
Tally looked at Elijah with a bewildered expression. "Come on, how is that your main concern right now?"It seemed like their priorities were both on entirely different wavelengths at the moment.Elijah, having read the message Markus sent to Tally, was now feeling a headache coming on."That fucking bastard!" he berated Markus inwardly. "Do you know who Yvonne's dad is?" Elijah asked."Yeah, it's Charles," Tally replied unenthusiastically.As if Yvonne was the only one with a dad? If hers hadn't been in the hospital, he would have had her back covered, too. What was the deal? Was he bullying her just because her dad was in a vegetative state?Elijah sneered, "Exactly! You sound like you're so much better than him."Tally shot back, "I'm not saying I'm better, but at least I'm being reasonable!""Your dad once took a significant hit from him. Did he ever tell you?"Tally went silent. Randall took a hit from Charles? That was something new to her.Regarding the affairs of th