The fire alarm blared through the mall, causing chaos among the shoppers. Martin and Vic, however, remained composed amidst the panic.Vic turned to Martin and suggested, "Let's get out of here quickly."Martin stiffened. He was perplexed that Victoria managed to stay calm, and she even prioritized his safety first. It was something like what his trained guard would do at the moment."I will call Hunter right a…" Vic halted. She realized she didn't have his phone number. Frustrated, she turned to Martin and asked, "Can you call Hunter and let him know we're leaving?"Martin stood frozen, unable to respond, as he gazed at Victoria in awe.'What's happening? Why was she acting like how my bodyguard would act during this situation?' he asked himself, questioning if he was still in his right mind.When Martin didn't respond, Vic took hold of his wrist."We need to hurry," she said, tugging him along.He allowed her to lead him until they arrived at the department store entrance, where the
An Anti-asthma was given to Martin. Once he started feeling better, he decided to pay a visit to his fiancée, aware that Victoria had inhaled more smoke than him.'I have so many questions,' he pondered.Firstly, he wondered why Victoria had addressed him as "Sir" during the incident. Secondly, how did a wealthy woman like her know how to rescue someone from a fire?Victoria had undergone such a transformation, stirring up emotions in Martin's heart.However, upon arriving at the emergency room where Victoria was taken, he spotted his childhood friend, Zoe, sitting on the floor.'Why is Zoe sitting there?!' he silently exclaimed. He shifted his gaze towards Victoria, who was giving Zoe a cold stare.He wanted to understand the situation, but then he heard Victoria's rude remark."You wanted Martin all to yourself. To steal him away from me, you had to resort to this dirty tactic once again, didn't you? You cling to Martin, hoping that someday, you'll be the Chairman's wife," Victoria
"I will do my best to persuade Victoria to apologize to you."Martin assured Zoe that he would try his hardest to convince Victoria to say sorry to her.Zoe was looking forward to witnessing Victoria swallow her pride and apologize publicly. Unfortunately, Victoria's words at the party left everyone stunned."Mr. Cadell, if you want us to stay engaged, you'll have to ask Zoe to leave your house."Zoe's mouth hung wide open. Even Mikhail was taken aback by what his sister had just revealed.Meanwhile, Martin was speechless. He had purposely kept this information private to protect Zoe's reputation.How did Victoria find out about this?In a matter of moments, whispers filled the room."Oh, my goodness. That woman is staying in Martin's house?""I thought he was supposed to be engaged to Victoria?"
"We met again, Miss."Vic glanced at the attractive man she had once encountered at the knife store. She had never expected to cross paths with him again, and now she couldn't help but question why she was entangled with him once more."Um, are you...?"The silence was shattered by the slurred voice of a drunken man behind them. Gray turned around and noticed the man stumbling towards them.He swiftly shifted his gaze between the two of them, comprehending the situation."Have you tried to harass another woman, Mr. Harry?" Gray confronted him, positioning himself in front of Vic like a heroic figure."T-This isn't what it seems!" Harry's voice trembled as he finally recognized the person standing before him. "I didn't do anything to her!"He tried to persuade Gray, but Gray's eyes were already dark.If he had not come, what would have happened?'Harry is probably dead,' Gray, who knew Vic's combat skill, thought. He didn't want Vic to go to prison after killing a man like Harry, who d
The following day, the maids continued to pack Zoe's belongings."We're all going to miss you, Miss Zoe," one of the maids expressed.Zoe simply smiled, though inside she was seething with anger."It's alright. Who knows? I might come back sooner than you think," Zoe replied.She was determined not to let Victoria marry Martin, so she was hopeful to return to Martin's residence."You really should, Miss. Sir Martin only listens to you," the maid remarked before her attention was drawn to someone approaching. "Oh my goodness!" she exclaimed. "Madam Margaux!"Zoe glanced to her right and spotted Martin's grandmother, Margaux Cadell.Margaux, the current family leader and the second most influential shareholder of Crimson Corporation, caught Zoe's attention.In a rush, Zoe hurried over to where the elderly woman stood, causing Margaux to momentarily pause. Margaux observed Zoe's cheerful smile, which caused her eyebrows to raise.“Long time no see, Grandma,” Zoe greeted. "How have you...
Martin holds a special place in Vic's heart, but her trust lies with Hunter.Growing up together in the same orphanage, Hunter and Vic shared a bond like siblings. In fact, before Vic died, she worried for Hunter so much.Now, seeing Hunter again, memories flooded back of their last meeting in prison."You look more weathered since the last time we met," Hunter remarked, peering at Vic through the glass partition. "Are you taking care of yourself? How's the medication treating you?""I'm not sure anymore, my body or my mind," Vic replied."Don't be such an idiot. Sir Martin will understand once you explain your situation," Hunter reassured.At his words, Vic inquired about something else, purposely attempting to steer the conversation in a different direction. "How's Martin? Is he doing well?""He's swamped with work. As usual," Hunter replied."I see. He should be," Vic remarked.Hunter was even more saddened by Vic's indifferent response to the news. So, he eventually raised his voi
Gray, dressed in his chef attire, walked past another chef who was cooking fresh clams in a pan with butter.“Budget your time well, okay?” He said.Altogether, his cooks answered, “Yes, Chef!”An amateur chef took a step back when attempting to put damp shrimp in the pan, resulting in a reaction from the oil.“Hey!” Gray yelled out, "you shouldn't be putting those wet shrimps in the hot oil like that." Walking over, he expressed his frustration, "Seriously, how many times do I need to remind you about this?"Glancing at the other chefs, who seemed oblivious, he emphasized, "When someone is in trouble, pay attention! I don't want to have to repeat myself over and over again, okay?"“Yes, Chef,” they answered.This is what Gray's typical day in the kitchen looks like. Even though his employees are aware of his kindness, he becomes a complete terror when he's working in the kitchen.But since Gray doesn't come around often, they think it's bearable to endure his tantrums for a day.Gray
When Gray returned to the kitchen, everyone immediately noticed the shift in his mood."You messed up, but it's alright. We all make mistakes. Just fix it, okay?" Gray said to the Chef, who had made an error while cooking."What caused this sudden change?" they all wondered.Finally, the work hours came to an end.Curiosity got the better of Gray as he glanced into the dining hall, wondering if Victoria was still there."She waited for hours," Gray whispered to himself as he saw her sitting upright in the chair where he had left her.As Gray delved into researching about Victoria, he discovered that she had a not-so-great reputation due to her temper. However, after waking up from her coma, she had undergone a remarkable transformation."Someone as rich as her actually waited for hours just to see me?" Gray whispered, scratching his chin.Now, his curiosity was piqued even more.Feeling a mix of suspicion and happiness, Gray approached her. "I'm surprised you're still here, Miss."Vic
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.”