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86. "Taste Her Own Medicine"
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Dying As Guard, Awakening As Bride 87. "Not Innocent"
Martin was seething with anger upon seeing Hunter for the first time that day."Where have you been? Do you have any idea what happened in my house?!" Martin demanded."Sir, we have identified the individual responsible for the poisoning," Hunter informed."Really? Who was it?""It was Zoe's bodyguard, Ian Schober. He was also Zoe's stalker."Martin's eyes widened. He couldn't fathom that the culprit was someone so close and that he had trusted that person to protect Zoe.Martin, feeling guilty for Zoe, asked, "Did you catch him?""I'm sorry, but we didn't," Hunter replied."Try your best to catch him and cooperate with the police. I'll go back to rescue Zoe and prove her innocence," Martin insisted.Hunter frowned and said, "But, Sir, Zoe is not innocent at all."Confused, Martin turned around and shook his head. "What do you mean?""This is Ian's phone that I managed to grab from him while he was busy tampering with the food," Hunter revealed the phone in his hand. "I want you to ta
Dying As Guard, Awakening As Bride 88. "The Guard is Innocent"
Victoria slid the recorder to the table.“What is this?” the prosecutor asked.“When I went to eat lunch with Zoe and Mrs. Cadell, I didn’t feel safe. So, I decided to record everything just in case. But I learned something that the authority should know.”Curious, the prosecutor began to play the recorder. His eyes widened when he heard Zoe and Margaux talking about the case that happened months ago regarding Vic Harrow.[“It’s been years. But I will never forget what I saw that night. I was never fond of you. And I didn’t like that you were sticking closely to my grandson. That’s why I planted cameras in your room. And did you know what I saw in the video? You stabbed yourself, Zoe. The bodyguard was innocent. But you were scared of her because she’s always with my grandson. So, you get rid of her.”]After Martin’s grandmother was taken by the authorities, Martin faced the prosecutor to hear the evidence submitted to them.He was so surprised that he couldn’t speak.Martin only star
Dying As Guard, Awakening As Bride 89. "Zoe's End"
Martin took care of Zoe for many years. Because she's his friend, and he's guilty of injuring her leg when they were young.However, all emotions and empathy were forgotten at the moment Martin found out the truth."Zoe," Martin called her name in the most bitter way possible.Of course, Zoe wasn't dense enough to notice that. She began trembling at Martin's sight and at the fear that his large hands would strangle her neck.So, she acted like a weak lamb. Just like what she always did in the past."M-Martin. I am so scared. Everyone is accusing me of things I didn't do. I swear I was framed. Ahh! My legs hurt so much." She winced and held her leg.With teary eyes, she looked at Martin and begged."Please. You are the only one who can help me. We've been friends for too long. Don't tell me that you believe them."Martin took the seat across from Zoe. All of a sudden, a laugh burst out of his mouth.Zoe tilted her head, confused."I went to the hospital where you had your leg checked.
Dying As Guard, Awakening As Bride 90. "Too Much Protection"
Martin’s former bodyguard, Vic Harrow, had her name cleared from the attempted murder accusation.For hiding the evidence, Mrs. Margaux Cadell had to face three years in prison and fine that is worth two million dollars.The Crimson Corporation received backlash because of the incident and Martin had to work over time to fix the problem.The stalker, Ian Schober, was declared dead after the police found a piece of his clothes after he jumped into the river.“The police released the investigation. Ian changed his name after moving to another country. He was sent to prison because he was stalking Victoria Red during her college days. Victoria was the reason why Ian spent years in prison, and maybe that’s the reason why he took his revenge on you,” Hunter told Victoria.She nodded her head. “Although we have no evidence to prove that Ian was behind the accident in the past, it is best to conclude it.”“But do you really think that Ian is dead?”“No. I doubt it. Bodyguards were trained in
Dying As Guard, Awakening As Bride 91. "Before Going"
"I will disappear, Gray. And you knew it."Since the night Gray met the real Victoria, he had to face the truth. The woman he loved, Vic Harrow, would eventually be gone.How would he handle her leaving?Honestly, he had no clue. He kept convincing himself it wouldn't happen, that he'd do whatever it took to keep her close. But with each passing day, the harsh reality was creeping in."I overheard your chat with Mikhail," Victoria said. "You mentioned that one night, I woke up with a different soul in my body. That means Victoria is coming back."Gray bit his lip. He was scared. Even though the body and face would stay the same, the new Victoria wouldn't be the woman he had fallen for."Why didn't you tell me?" she asked. "You could have told me beforehand."Gray rested his forehead against her shoulder, visibly drained. He whispered, "I didn't want to believe it. I was so scared to lose you, Vic."Vic gently placed her hand on his head, tousling his hair. A melancholic smile graced h
Dying As Guard, Awakening As Bride 92. "Martin Reunited With His Bodyguard"
Martin's eyes were shadowed by dark circles, a result of the busy days he spent managing the corporation following his grandmother's imprisonment. Despite the chaos, he felt the need to make a stop somewhere. Before heading out, he decided to drop by a flower shop."What kind of flowers are you interested in?" the florist inquired.Martin admitted his lack of expertise in flowers, but he had a clear idea of what he wanted to convey to the person he was about to see."Could you recommend flowers that symbolize both apology and love?" he requested."Sure, I can suggest tulips. Tulips symbolize different things based on their color. White tulips represent apology, while red tulips signify passionate love. If you want to apologize and express your love to that person, I can arrange for both colors for you, Sir.""Give me twelve. Six white and six red.""Noted. I will arrange it right away."Martin stood there with a sad look, clutching the bouquet tightly. Just before he turned to leave,
Dying As Guard, Awakening As Bride 93. "Want To Take Her Back"
Dressed in a sharp red suit with his black hair styled up, Martin strolled into Gray's restaurant. He took a seat in the middle, instantly becoming the center of attention for all the ladies around.With his serious expression and striking looks, he resembled a charming devil in red.He raised his hand to catch the waiter's attention."Yes, Sir. Here's the menu," the waiter replied."No need for that. Just bring me the best dish from your head chef," he commanded.The waiter complied, and soon enough, the dish prepared by Gray Thompson was served. Martin gazed at the culinary creation.He picked up the fork and took a bite. All of a sudden, Martin spat the food and looked at the waiter. "It tastes disgusting. I demand to see the person who cooked this."Meanwhile, in the kitchen, Gray was taking his time.He took a deep breath and addressed his team in the kitchen."Listen up," he called out to the chefs.Everyone stopped what they were doing and turned to face him."Today is my last
Dying As Guard, Awakening As Bride 94. "Zoe in Prison"
Zoe arrived at the prison dressed in an orange jumpsuit, her hands cuffed as she scanned her grim surroundings.It definitely wasn't a pleasant experience; everything about the place made her skin crawl. The stench, the shadows, and the menacing stares from the other inmates were all too much."Inmate 666, here's your cell," the guard said, removing her handcuffs and shoving her into the cramped space.Zoe winced, rubbing her sore wrist as the door slammed shut behind her."Looks like we've got ourselves a new cellmate. IT'S A LITTLE BUNNY, GUYS!" A tall woman taunted, eyeing Zoe with amusement.Zoe glanced around at the three women she was now confined with. None of them seemed particularly friendly. One was a thief, another a scammer, and the last a murderer.Zoe decided to avoid confrontation and brushed off the comment. All she wanted was to relax and lie down on the bed.But as she passed by the trio, her hair was yanked back, and she was forced to stay in her place."Ouch!" Zoe w
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