Regardless of Krista's disposition, it would have no impact on the situation. She nearly took Jessica's life, and Kelly ended up in a vegetative state due to her actions."You should know what she would do in times like these," Kathryn added.Krista nodded. "I know I deserve this. I should bear the consequences of my actions."Krista knew Jessica would side with Byron against her.…Upon returning to the Skyline Group, Jessica regained her composure, seamlessly slipping back into her work routine.Although Jessica seemed composed, there was a discernible change in her demeanor, indicating a certain level of emotional detachment.When Jonathan noticed Jessica had returned, he went to her. "You're back.""Yes." Jessica nodded."Mr. Byron wants to see you in his office," Jonathan informed her. Jessica took hold of her glass of water, and upon hearing Jonathan's words, her grip on the glass tightened. A noticeable chill emanated from her.In a split second, she regained her com
Now, Jessica realized that problems solvable with money were the more manageable ones. However, in her current situation, money couldn't provide a solution. Consequently, she declined Kathryn's offer to help and chose to face the challenges head-on.While Jessica grappled with her unfavorable circumstances, Tally was navigating through a set of problems of her own.Upon returning to the office after lunch with Victor, Tally discovered her desk adorned with flowers. Frowning, Tally asked Irina, "What is going on?""They are from Mr. Markus," Irina replied to Tally, struggling to contain her laughter. Her shoulders trembled from the effort.Tally's mind went blank as she stared at the colorful carnations on her desk. The previous day, Markus had caused a scene at Serenity Heights. Now, he was gifting her flowers.What was he trying to do? Having failed to win her favor, it now appeared as though he was actively wishing misfortune upon her."And you let him do this?" Tally gritted h
Tally was too furious to care. She snapped at Irina, "I don't care. Send them to him."She didn't want a direct confrontation with him, but ensuring he faced a streak of bad luck was non-negotiable.Tally couldn't let Markus cause her trouble without facing the consequences. She was determined to return him the favor.Observing Tally's anger, Irina wisely refrained from further comments. She nodded, saying, "Okay, I'll make the arrangements."The carnations were swiftly removed from the office, but their lingering scent persisted even after their removal, intensifying Tally's frustration.An hour later, Markus' office in the Skyline Group and the surrounding corridor were inundated with carnations—white and yellow, creating an eyesore.The office atmosphere transformed into an odd resemblance of a funeral parlor, leaving everyone in shock and confusion.Henry, seeing the sea of carnations, struggled to find words. "M-Mr. Markus, this…"He wanted to express something, but the wo
Markus wasn't inclined to back down or swallow his frustration over something this provocative. He didn't want to say anything else.Markus' cold and intimidating expression discouraged Henry from attempting to dissuade him. Swallowing his words, Henry turned to leave. Hesitatingly, he spoke before departing, "A-Are you sure you want to send them?""20,000 flowers!" Markus declared, leaving Henry utterly speechless. Henry had intended to seek clarification, but the shock of Markus' response silenced him, prompting a hasty exit from the office.Markus didn't know why Tally sent that many carnations over. Regardless, he couldn't bear the humiliation.Before the end of the workday, the Johnson Group found itself inundated with 20,000 carnations. The office space proved insufficient, leading the reception hall downstairs and the entrance to be submerged in a sea of flowers.Upon concluding their conversation, Tally and Sean emerged from the office. As Tally opened the door, she was
As the evening workday ended, a surge of employees from the Skyline Group poured out of the office building. Simultaneously, carts laden with Tally's carnations were being ushered into the premises. Workers maneuvered the flower carts in a frenzy, forming a floral barricade around the Skyline Group.When the employees saw that, they quickly reported it to Byron.Being on a different floor, Byron remained oblivious to the events that unfolded on Markus' level earlier in the day. Byron was dumbfounded when he received the call about it. Markus and Byron, stationed on different floors, promptly converged in the same elevator to descend.Confusion etched on his face, Byron turned to Markus and questioned, "Why did she send you carnations?"Downstairs, the staff quickly reported the significant flower delivery. In an instant, the atmosphere within the Skyline Group resembled that of a funeral parlor.Aware of the tension between Markus and Tally, Byron knew their conflicts were usu
Markus, seething with anger, could no longer contain his fury as the thought consumed him. "Why would I want anything from that slut?" he snapped, forcefully shaking off Byron's hand.Byron winced at Markus's response, his head throbbing with confusion.What did he mean by that statement?Trying to understand, Byron asked amidst Markus's evident rage, "Are you sure you don't want anything from her?"Markus ignored the question, stormed into the car, and sped away, the engine roaring like an arrow released from a bow.Observing Markus's intense fury, Byron realized he was heading to confront Tally and give her a piece of his mind.Byron's head ached with the unfolding situation.Jonathan and Henry stood in shock, watching the scene play out. Their worried gazes turned to Byron.Addressing Henry, Byron scolded, "Why the hell are you still standing here? Get your ass there and stop him."Henry felt a jolt of surprise at Byron's command. The idea of stopping Markus weighed heavily
Byron walked in front of Jessica, and as he noticed the indifferent look on her face, he lowered his head."What's the matter? Are you unhappy with our deal?"Jessica directed her gaze at him, her eyes revealing a distinct glint. She chuckled. "Why would I? You're overthinking it, Mr. Byron. As long as I am able, I will abide by the terms of our deal."Without waiting for a response, she turned and left.Byron couldn't contain his anger any longer. …A sea of carnations surrounded the Skyline Group's office building.After displaying the flowers, the delivery personnel left, leaving Henry and Jonathan to grapple with the overwhelming number of blooms. Unable to handle the abundance, they called for reinforcements.They managed to clear the place in three hours.The Skyline Group, a respected company in Harborlean, found itself amidst an unusual situation that made its way onto the internet.The post's headline read "Suspected Death of a Key Figure in the Skyline Group," acco
Henry was convinced that Markus had completely lost his sanity. Moreover, he was determined not to be pulled into the madness.As Markus, on the other end of the line, received the news of Henry's fruitless search, a chill crept into his demeanor. "Nothing at all?"Henry replied, "I found absolutely nothing. It feels like there's a deliberate effort to block me, like someone is intentionally preventing me from finding out."Markus speculated if Victor was the obstacle. It seemed plausible, given Victor's clear opposition to Tally's involvement with him. It made sense if Victor didn't want Markus to find out.Markus fell silent, a heavy pause in his breath.Concerned, Henry asked, "What's your plan now?""Keep digging. I don't care how you do it, but you must find that slut tonight," Markus growled. Henry was left speechless. Given Markus' actions, it was hard not to think he wasn't intentionally seeking trouble."Mr. Markus, Ms. Johnson is Mr. Glenn's fiancée. This doesn't s
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.