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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
Dying As Guard, Awakening As Bride 95. "Victoria is Fake"
“Your daughter isn’t your daughter. She might look like Victoria, but a different soul resides in her. The person in her is my dead bodyguard, Vic. She’s been acting like your daughter ever since she woke up from a coma.”That was what Martin said to Victoria’s parents.Emmanuel and Sabby looked at each other. They thought that Martin was losing his mind after he found out in the trial that his dead bodyguard was innocent.Thus, Emmanuel called his son Mikhail. “He wanted your sister back. Then he suddenly came here telling all of that nonsense. He’s not in his right mind!”However, Mikhail knew Martin wasn’t losing his mind. In fact, Martin said the truth should be kept hidden until the real Victoria returns. “I will go back as soon as possible. Don’t believe in anything Martin said. He’s lying, okay, dad?” Mikhail uttered.When he ended the call, he drew a sharp breath. “How the hell did Martin find this out?”Then, he hurriedly went on his way back home.Meanwhile, Martin was cal
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Dying As Guard, Awakening As Bride Epilogue 12. "The News"
Victoria confessed to her parents about her pasts. Although Sabby and Emmanuel were happy for the news that her memories came back, they were in sorrow to learn that their youngest child was once a victim of r*pe.However, Victoria told them that she’s finally okay. If there’s one thing she wishes for, that is to meet Mark for the last time.Therefore, Victoria visited the prison. She sat on a chair in front of glass window where she could see Mark.“Long time no see, Mark,” Victoria uttered.Mark, who changed his name into Ian and worked as Martin’s bodyguard, couldn’t stare back at Victoria. “Why are you here?” he asked.“Well, I guess I wanted to see you for the last time,” Victoria said. “I mean after you threatened me for spilling the truth and tattered my car, I knew I have to see you.”Mark’s eyes grew. He looked at Victoria, who seemed to be the real Victoria.“Are you really Victoria?” he asked.Somehow, even though Vic didn’t tell Mark about the soul changing, Mark believed
Dying As Guard, Awakening As Bride Epilogue 11. "While You Were Me"
“You can do it, girl. Expose that b*tch,” Sofia gave support to Victoria.Victoria nodded her head. She couldn’t accept Vic as her sister because of the DNA test result. So, she’s planning to expose this during the party.She stood next to Mikhail and Vic.Victoria looked at the guests and smiled evilly. ‘You are done for,’ she laughed inwardly.She raised her chin and said, “This woman is…!”‘Is not my sister,’ that’s what she has to say. However, Victoria was surprised finding herself unable to say the words.The silence confused the listeners.‘What is this?’ Victoria asked herself.She felt the rush of sad emotions brewing in her heart.“She is…” she whispered, urging herself to talk. But all of a sudden, tears fell from her eyes.Everyone watched as Victoria burst into tears.“Victoria,” Vic called. She held Victoria’s arm and asked, “Are you okay?”Yet, Victoria could only cry. Sabby and Emmanuel approached their children. “Victoria, calm down. I’ll take you inside.”Sabby held
Dying As Guard, Awakening As Bride Epilogue 10. "Welcoming The Billionaire's Daughter"
Guests gathered at the Red’s mansion’s garden. All were talking about the eldest daughter of the Red family, who returned after many years.“Whoever she is, she’s so lucky!”“Who won’t be? We’re talking about the Red family who owns billions.”“I wonder if she’s single. I mean, I am willing to be the family’s in-laws,” someone joked.“Your son just got divorce. My son would be the better choice.”Everyone was so excited to meet the eldest daughter of the renowned family in the country. They expected she might be as extravagant as the famous Victoria Red or Mikhail Red.From the window of the mansion, Vic nervously looked at the guests below.“Damn it. I was always composed in the past. Why am I being nervous now?” Vic murmured, caressing her chest.She used to come to parties like that, but because she’s the star of the event, she couldn’t help but be nervous.‘I don’t want to bring bad name to my family,’ she thought as she took a deep breath.“Vic, are you there?”She heard her boyf
Dying As Guard, Awakening As Bride Epilogue 9. "Bit by Bit"
Martin looked at the space while inside his office. The other day, he met a brave woman who saved a child from getting hit by his car. Somehow after that encounter, the woman wouldn’t leave his mind.‘Why am I being like this toward a stranger I met for the first time?’ he asked himself.“Was it because of the odd things she said?” he murmured.The woman asked if he was fine now. She even told him he looked great as if she knew him beforehand.“Haa,” Martin sighed.He didn’t want any distractions as he had so much work.“Let’s work, shall we?” he tried to persuade himself.But just as he was determined to get rid of distraction and begin to work, a series of knocks came.Tap. Tap.Followed by the secretary’s announcement, “This is Secretary Louis, Sir.”“Come in,” Martin allowed.Louis, the new secretary, came inside with a small envelope in his hand. He greeted his boss, “Good day, Sir. You received an invitation to a night party this upcoming Sunday.”“A party?” Martin highlighted a
Dying As Guard, Awakening As Bride Epilogue 8. "Can't Accept Her"
Victoria was furious. A woman suddenly showed up in their house and claimed to be her eldest sister.“Why would my parents buy into this?” Victoria vented to her best friend, Sofia.They were at the party celebrating Victoria’s new movie, which was set to premiere globally.“I mean, she just appeared out of thin air. She doesn’t even look like any of us,” Victoria said, taking a big swig of her drink.Sofia let out a sigh and gave her a reassuring pat on the back. “Well, there’s a way to find out if she’s really your sister.” She leaned in and whispered, “How about a DNA test?”Victoria thought that was a solid plan. She was pretty sure Vic wasn’t her sister, and she was ready to prove it to her family.She went back home that night, knowing that Vic would be back home from Italy.Victoria waited for her.“Miss Victoria. Miss Vic is here,” reported the maid.On her night dress, Victoria went out of the house. But when she stepped out of the door, she saw Vic together with a familiar p
Dying As Guard, Awakening As Bride Epilogue 7. "The Real Heiress"
Sabby turned to Vic and said, "We figured out why we couldn't track you down; you ended up in another country."Vic glanced over at Emmanuel, who added, "You lost your memories, and the family that took you in gave you a new name. You spent your childhood in an orphanage, and eventually, you became Martin's bodyguard."In her parents' room, Vic saw them in tears as they recounted the events from years ago.'I can't believe this,' Vic thought to herself.All she wanted was to connect with the people she thought of as family. Instead, she discovered she was actually the long-lost daughter of a billionaire family, meaning she had been part of the Red family all along.Emmanuel sobbed, "I'm really sorry, Rica. Dad swore he’d always keep you safe, but I failed to do that when it mattered most."Sabby squeezed Vic’s hands and said, “We’re truly sorry for all the struggles you faced.” She gently stroked the roughness of her hands and continued, “I can’t even begin to imagine what you went th
Dying As Guard, Awakening As Bride Epilogue 6. "The Storm During the Cruise Ship"
Rica is the eldest daughter of the billionaire couple, Sabby and Emmanuel. For them, she was a precious gem.“Mom! Dad! I can see the ocean!” Rica energetically pointed to the ocean that could be seen from the shore.“Isn’t it beautiful, honey?” Sabby asked.“It is! It shines like diamonds!” Rica exclaimed and was soon cradled by the strong arms of her father.“I have no debts left, alright? I took you here and we’re quits,” Emmanuel said.Rica squinted her eyes and said, “We still have more games left, Dad. And if I win again, that means, you need to make my wish come true.”“You sneaky kid,” Emmanuel chuckled before tickling her.“Dad! That tickles!”“Guys, be careful,” Sabby warned and soon, she saw the huge ship approaching the deck. “It’s here! Look!”Emmanuel and Rica stopped playing around and looked at the sailing large boat that blossomed right there on the ocean.“Wow! It’s so huge!” Rica exclaimed. “And we’re going to ride there, aren’t we?”Sabby smiled at her daughter and
Dying As Guard, Awakening As Bride Epilogue 5. "The Lost Daughter"
In the living room, Vic and Victoria were lounging on opposite couches. Mikhail had stepped out to pick up his parents, leaving the two women to chat.As they sat there, Victoria noticed Vic's intense gaze on her. She shot back, “Stop staring at me like that. It’s kind of creepy.”Vic quickly looked away and replied, “Sorry. It’s just a bit strange having you right in front of me.”Victoria smirked, “Is it because I’m too gorgeous?”Vic chuckled, “I mean, I already knew you were good-looking, but you definitely have some confidence.”Victoria frowned, “I didn’t like that. It feels like a dig at me.”"No, I'm not trying to insult you. Actually, I just realized why it was so easy for Mikhail to uncover my secret. You were really a unique person, Victoria," Vic said."Enough with that. Just be honest with me. What’s your real connection to my brother? He’s not the type to cry easily, but you made him sob like a child. Did you two ever date?""That's a strange thing to say. I never though
Dying As Guard, Awakening As Bride Epilogue 4. "Strange Woman"
While walking in the garden, Victoria heard noisy sounds coming from the gate of the mansion.“What’s the noise about? It’s already hard to rest because of my busy schedule. Geez,” Victoria uttered before walking towards the commotion.Outside the gate, she saw a plain-looking woman who was standing before the guard of the family.“You…!” the guard shouted. "Leave now, or I’ll call the police!"She got curious what happened so she asked, “What’s going on here? It was so loud that I felt like I was in a zoo. What’s going on?”Victoria glanced over at the plain-looking woman and felt a chill run down her spine as she caught the intensity in the woman’s eyes. To her surprise, the lady suddenly looked like she was about to cry.‘What’s up with this woman?’ Victoria wondered. ‘Is she a fan or something?’Confused by the woman’s emotions, Victoria finally asked, “Who are you?”The woman didn’t respond right away. Instead, she managed a weak smile and said, “I heard you’ve lost your memory.”
