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88. "The Guard is Innocent"
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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
Dying As Guard, Awakening As Bride 96. "Like a Family"
"Because I want you back. Now that you appeared in my life again, do you think I can just let you go away?"When Martin inquired about it, Vic remembered what Hunter had said. Martin went through a period of depression after she passed away. And he wasn't doing well after the trial. He was holding onto his strength until he discovered that she was actually still alive.Aside from that, Martin confessed his feelings for her.'That's why I didn't want him to know the truth,' Vic said to herself.Just then, Martin continued, "Besides, you have no place here. You aren't the real Victoria Red. How long are you going to fool Victoria's family?"Vic had a lump in her throat. Mikhail told her to keep it a secret from his parents. He didn't want them to know the truth even after the real Victoria came back.But at some point, Martin's words got to her.When she feels guilty about deceiving the Red family, Martin reaches out to comfort Vic."But you have a place in me," he reassured. "If the Re
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