Nalia was caught off guard and looked at Frank. She wondered if his decision to replace her was because he had investigated her.She couldn't help but wonder if he knew the full story of what had transpired. Frank could tell that Kathryn was displeased by her tone. He respectfully continued, "I'm only executing Mr. Albert's orders. We don't want any troublemakers here!"You've only just arrived here, Mrs. Albert. You may not know our staff that well yet.""Are you saying that Nalia is being fired?""Yes, Mrs. Albert." Frank nodded. A dark cloud loomed over Nalia's face when she heard it. She was unsatisfied and said, "How about Shania and Minna?"Frank became more stern when he saw Nalia's angry outburst. "Are you trying to stir trouble in front of Mrs. Albert?""I'm not. I'm only asking if Minna and Shania are also getting fired.""That is none of your business!" Frank said sternly.Kathryn's frown deepened. "What if I'm the one asking?""I'm not quite sure I understand y
While Nalia had encountered indignation due to work in the past, she had never endured such humiliation until now.Clearly, Frank failed to investigate the matter thoroughly. In response, Nalia stated, "I'm upset, but they hold no significance in my life. They are not deserving of my anger."Kathryn was shocked by Nalia's reply."Wow! You certainly let go of your grievances pretty easily!""Don't hold onto anger for those who held no importance. It serves no purpose," Nalia reminded.What she said rang true. Kathryn would remind herself of this whenever Wendy made her angry."Why should I be upset? She's inconsequential," Kathryn thought."Okay, come and try my fruit tea. Taste my skills.""You made this?""Yes! It's sweetened naturally by the fruits. I didn't add any sugar, so it's a healthy option." Nalia was pouring a cup as she explained. Kathryn felt relieved when she heard there was no added sugar. Her doctor had advised her to limit her sugar intake during her pregn
Chris couldn't dismiss Kathryn's breezy tone, suspecting she was concealing her true feelings.He promptly called Frank, and the latter answered swiftly, "Mr. Albert!""Did something happen?" Chris went straight to the point.When Chris called, Frank was interrogating the two maids involved in the dispute with Nalia. Frank assumed Kathryn must have told Chris everything.So he said, "Shania and Mina had a disagreement with Nalia, the maid who looks after Mrs. Albert."Chris was currently in his office with a cigarette in his hand. A glint of coldness appeared in his eyes upon hearing Frank's words. He sharply said, "Fire the two maids!""We're not entirely sure about the details, Mr. Albert. I don't think it's inappropriate just to fire them," Frank hastily clarified. His apprehension grew. The glint of coldness in Chris settled deeper. "What do you mean by 'inappropriate'? Are they related to you or something?"Frank could sense the threatening undertone in Chris' words. Fran
Upon receiving this news, Shania and Minna's legs trembled uncontrollably.Frank had already left, and their discontent was palpable. "It's all your fault. Do you think you're superior just because you've cared for Ms. Davis before?" Minna scolded Shania with fervor. "Well, what about you? Didn't you have a hand in it? Now, you're trying to shift all the blame onto me," Shania shot back. Minna countered, "Didn't you start the whole gossip about Mrs. Albert?""You …""I can't believe I was dumb enough to get dragged into it with you!" Minna shoved Shania aside.Working at Sunshine Bay was the most lucrative position for maids in Harborlean. They received at least twice the average market rate.Plus, they didn't have much to do before the lady of the house arrived. Nowhere else in Harborlean could they find such a relaxed job with such generous compensation. Yet, they had lost their jobs due to their involvement in spreading gossip. Minna was filled with remorse. As she re
At the hospital.Savanna took it upon herself to visit the hospital in person. She promised Wendy an additional 500 thousand dollars, bringing the total to a staggering one million dollars!She hoped the one million dollars could get her to make Kathryn disappear. To ensure the success of her plan, she had come to witness Wendy's execution of it. Wendy was almost floored with excitement at the mention of one million dollars. However, panic quickly set in when she was told to get Kathryn out of Harborlean within the day.The allure of one million dollars was undeniable, but she knew that removing Kathryn wouldn't be a simple task. She had already made countless calls to Kathryn, but she didn't pick up.Eventually, Savanna decided to make the call herself. Kathryn answered, her voice as icy as ever, "Yes, Madam Boyle?""Come to the hospital within the hour, or your mother dies." Savanna's voice held a dangerously menacing tone. It was as if Wendy's life hung by a thread, contin
Even if Kathryn wasn't coming to the hospital, Savanna still needed to know her whereabouts.She had gone to Rexton Manor before heading to the hospital. To her surprise, Kathryn hadn't been back all night. She had tasked someone to look into the matter, but there was no luck.Chris must have hidden her somewhere. If it were true, then it would make their problems bigger."I don't think this concerns you either, Madam Boyle." She sensed something amiss in Savanna's inquiry about her location. It was unusual for Savanna to ask about her whereabouts when she and Chris hadn't returned to Rexton Manor. What was she up to?Did Savanna have something to do with the car accident yesterday?A dark expression crossed Kathryn's face as she contemplated this possibility. Before Savanna could say anything, she asked, "Was the car accident your doing?"If it wasn't Savanna's doing, Krista wasn't ruled out either.Savanna was shocked upon hearing that. "What? What are you talking about?"
After ending the call, Savanna adjusted her clothes and looked at Wendy. "Can you get rid of her by today?""Y-Y-Yes. Don't worry. I'll get it done!" Wendy dared not say she couldn't. After all, a million dollars was at stake. By hook or by crook, she had to find a way to get rid of Kathryn by today."Okay, I'll take your word for it."Wendy kept silent."I will let you know where she is before lunch."Savanna's top priority now was to locate Kathryn. She was certain she wasn't at work.Savanna knew she was never going to get any information out of Kathryn. So, she had to find her and devise a way to get rid of her. "Okay, I appreciate your efforts, Madam Boyle," Wendy said respectfully, grateful to have someone assisting her in locating Kathryn. Once they determined Kathryn's whereabouts, the task of removing her would become more manageable.Savanna left shortly after. Wendy wiped the cold sweat from her forehead and muttered to herself, "I didn't know you'd be worth thi
Savanna took a deep breath to compose herself as she glanced at her phone. It was Krista calling.She picked the call up and said, "Hello!"Anxiously, Krista inquired over the phone, "What's the progress now?"Savanna had already briefed Krista at the hospital, and now Krista was calling again for an update.Savanna reminded her, "I have people looking for Kathryn now. Wendy is waiting for instructions. Don't interfere with the plan."Savanna closed her eyes briefly. Her voice was trembling slightly.The situation had stirred up memories of the emotional turmoil she had experienced when she left the baby in that snowstorm.She remembered the fear she had felt back then. Even now, memories of that still haunted her like a recurring nightmare."Do you think you can find her?" Krista's voice conveyed her growing panic.Savanna could sense how anxious she was and frowned. "What's the matter with you? Did something happen?""Franco received a call and left. It was a woman's voice!
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.