CHAPTER 58[CHANNING KIDS]"Maybe you helped your bad mom hurt our momma," Charlotte said angrily, glaring at Angus, who sat quietly in the corner like an innocent child.Rufus had sent them to the villa after the doctor confirmed that their Momma was going to be fine."Daddy already scolded him, Lottie. Stop it," Earl said gently.Lottie’s eyebrows nearly touched as she crossed her arms."Why are you being nice to him? He hates us, Earl. He really hates Momma too. Momma didn’t do anything to him, and yet you still protected him earlier?""Momma said we should make friends.”"I don’t want him to be my friend. Momma was kind to him, and all he did was help his bad mom hurt her. Are you jealous because we’re Daddy’s babies? Do you just want Daddy all to yourself? Daddy said you’re his baby too, so why are you mad at us?"Angus remained silent, his head bowed. This only made Lottie angrier. Her small fists clenched as she glared at him."If anything bad happens to our Momma, I’ll never f
CHAPTER 59The case she filed against Martha had officially reached the court. As the lawyer had predicted, Martha countered with the argument that she was Arthur’s legal guardian. Their first hearing was set for the following week.She hadn’t heard a single word from Martha’s camp, which only added to her worries. Even Catherine, who typically threw fits every time Elizabeth was involved in any trouble, had remained surprisingly quiet."At least the twins get along with Chairman Channing," Cecil mused aloud.She sat beside Cecil, who was arranging flowers. The room had come to life since the two of them began keeping watch over Sir Arthur.“Cecil, have you ever met Chairman Channing?”The older woman shook her head. “No, but they must have been friends. I remember Arthur mentioning him a few times. Why do you ask, Liz?”“I’m just curious about Mr. Eldridge. He knows we have plenty of resources to cover Papa’s medical expenses, but he still insisted on me marrying the Channing.”“Mayb
CHAPTER 60 Channing's men found Eldridge in Kochi, Japan. He had been moving from one hiding place to another until he ended up in that location. Channing’s team had a confrontation with another group before finding Eldridge’s lifeless body inside an old apartment.Elizabeth feared the bad news might affect Sir Arthur. Eldridge had been with him for years and certainly knew many things—perhaps the very reason someone was after him. She couldn't stop wondering who might have killed him. Martha certainly didn’t have the money to afford someone to track Eldridge constantly. Martha was now relying solely on her maternal siblings for support.“Daddy!”Elizabeth peeked out when she heard the children’s excited voices in the living room.“We’ll take care of things here. Go greet your husband, Liz,” Melba teased her, along with the other helpers.“Let’s set the table.”“Oh, come on, ma’am, don’t be shy. It’s normal for a wife to welcome her husband home,” another helper teased, causing them
CHAPTER 61“E-Eli…za…b-beth…”Elizabeth grasped her father’s hand tightly, nodding as tears welled up in her eyes. His gaze was filled with emotion, and though he tried to speak again, only a raspy sound escaped him.“Yes, it’s me. I’ve missed you so much, Papa.”She gently touched Arthur’s cheek as tears began to fall from his eyes. Despite his frail state, he motioned for her to come closer, signaling for a hug, which she immediately embraced.They held each other tightly, and Arthur gently stroked her hair as if she were his own child. Elizabeth then began to tell him about her children, and she could see the eagerness in his eyes to meet the twins.“This will be your office once you’re introduced to the rest of the employees,” Shanaya, the former secretary of Martha, said as she led Elizabeth into the CEO’s office. Shanaya spoke softly, her demeanor warm and gentle. Elizabeth thought she might want to keep her as her secretary if she agreed.“Do you still have contact with Auntie
CHAPTER 62She was stunned by what she just heard. But before she could question Martha, the police had already pulled her away. Elizabeth stood there, utterly shocked by what she had just learned.She was Arthur’s daughter? A child born out of sin?“Kitten…”Tears streamed down her face as she lifted her eyes to meet his.Wulf’s expression softened, and he cupped her cheeks gently. “What happened?”She shook her head, her lips trembling as a sob escaped. Without thinking, she buried her face in his chest, forgetting her previous attempts to distance herself from him.Martha wouldn’t have said something like that out of nowhere. She had always called Elizabeth a “bastard,” but Elizabeth had never understood why. Now that she was putting the pieces together, she felt utterly lost.“You’re struggling to breathe, Kitten. Stop crying now,” Wulfric whispered, his hands tenderly caressing her face, occasionally placing soft kisses on the tip of her nose.“He… he’s so unfair. Why didn’t he te
CHAPTER 63"Go home, Wulf."If looks could kill, Wulfric would’ve set everything on fire with the way she responded."I'm not going anywhere, Elizabeth Kaycee! Now explain this whole mess of divorce papers you submitted. I'm going insane here, woman!"Thankfully, the patio was far enough from the house; otherwise, everyone inside would have been disturbed by Wulfric’s outburst."I'm setting you free from this marriage. I'm sure you never wanted this in the first place. Neither did I.""Who told you that?!"She scowled. "It’s the truth. It was just an arrangement between our families. What else are you complaining about?""You're unbelievable!""Just sign the papers. Don't worry, I’m not going to keep the kids from you.""Do you really think this is what’s best for our children?""They’re smart. They’ll understand.""But I won't!" He pointed to himself firmly. "I can’t understand why you'd submit that fucking divorce paper in the first place."She mentally scolded herself for thinking
CHAPTER 64"Are you two okay over there?" Cecil called out from the entrance of the patio.Wulfric didn’t even flinch. His cold gaze remained fixed on her."Y-Yes, we’re fine," Elizabeth managed to say, though her voice trembled slightly."You two were shouting. You woke up Arthur," Cecil added."I'm not bluffing, Kitten. I’ll kill her."A chill ran down Elizabeth’s spine. She stood there, frozen, as Wulfric's words echoed in her ears. Before she could respond, Cecil approached them."I don’t mean to interfere, but you shouldn’t be arguing like this at each other. You’re worrying Arthur upstairs," the older woman said, her eyes filled with concern.Elizabeth averted her gaze, unable to meet her husband's piercing stare.“We’re done talking, Cecil. Let’s go inside,” she muttered, trying to keep her voice steady.Cecil hesitated, casting a worried glance at Wulfric "You two should finish your conversation. I’ll take care of Arthur.""We're not done, Kitten," Wulfric’s voice sliced throu
CHAPTER 65Her mind went blank for a moment. The sound of Angus sobbing downstairs filled the air, and she had no idea what to do.She sprinted toward the master bedroom to grab her phone, her hands shaking as she dialed Wulfric's number. She paced nervously, waiting for him to answer, but to her dismay, the other end just kept ringing."Holand!" she blurted out in relief when Wulfric's right-hand man finally answered."Lady Channing?""Where’s Wulf?""At the office," he replied, clearing his throat."Give him the phone.""Sir Wulf is busy. He’s handling something important—""Now, or Eva dies!" she cried out, her desperation evident.But, of course, Wulfric’s secretary remained just as stubborn. "Sir Wulf is so furious. No one can stop him. He’s been searching for where the Chairman hid Eva since yesterday."Her anxiety spiked.“Where are you?""I-I have to hang up now, Lady Channing.""Where are you?!" she pleaded, her voice breaking into a sob."O-Outside the city.""We have a chop
CHAPTER 82Why was she always getting dragged into Catherine and Anderson's misery?She had her own share of heartbreak in the past, but she never involved anyone else in her struggles.If she weren’t so kind-hearted, she would’ve told her ex-boyfriend outright that he deserved every punch Wulfric threw at him.Still frowning, she slid the keycard into Dorothea’s condo unit door.“Dory—” Her eyes nearly popped out of their sockets when she saw her best friend kissing Rufus.Dorothea let out a high-pitched scream and shoved the man away. She even slapped him before frantically pushing him out of the unit.“Get out! Shoo! Pervert! R ape! R ape!”Elizabeth stood frozen in place. How could that be considered assault when Dorothea had clearly been enjoying herself? Her eyes were even closed in bliss during the kiss.“My lips!” Dorothea stomped her foot while furiously wiping her mouth.“B-But… h-how…?”“That pervert isn’t my boyfriend!” Dorothea fumed, her hands flailing dramatically. “He’
CHAPTER 81 "Allenon?""Are you a fan of his, Ma’am?" Shanaya asked in awe while her gaze darting between her and the man in the studio room."I know him," she replied, pointing at the man she had met before at the island resort she visited with Wulfric.The last time she saw him was at the hospital, the same day she first saw Eva and Wulfric together."Wow! No wonder he was interested in becoming one of our endorsers.""He's a model?""Yes, Ma’am. A renowned supermodel. He’s the one everyone was fussing over in the lobby earlier."Many models and talents had auditioned for them, especially since her husband had tripled the talent fee offer."So far, the marketing team is leaning toward him to endorse our brand. His international fanbase will definitely draw attention to our product.""Make sure to brief him about the contract," she instructed."Yes, Ma’am."Elizabeth stepped out of the audition room, only for Catherine to catch up with her. It had been a few days since Catherine star
CHAPTER 80Elizabeth’s body still ached, a lingering reminder of Wulfric’s relentless passion from the night before. She winced slightly as she prepared for work, leaving her husband fast asleep in their bed, utterly exhausted after keeping her up until the early hours of the morning.The moment she entered the office, her secretary, Shanaya, greeted her with a warm smile and quickly rushed over to help with her things.“Good morning, Shanaya. Any progress on securing the endorser we need?”“None so far, Ma’am. The talent fees for celebrities these days are ridiculously high.”“Are they at least guaranteed to have a big following?”“Yes, Ma’am, but only three have responded to our audition emails. Unfortunately, Benzone’s been overshadowed by other telco companies for years, so we’re not exactly a priority for them.”“What?” Elizabeth sank into her chair.“We’ve been falling behind in the market, Ma’am.”“What’s the marketing team doing about this? They should be on top of the latest
CHAPTER 79The coat slipped to the floor as Wulfric carried her into the bedroom.Their breaths mingled, her arms wrapped tightly around his neck and her legs locked around his waist.“You missed me that much?” His deep voice sent shivers down her spine. She couldn’t help but smile against his lips with a flush creeping across her cheeks.“Why are you smiling, Kitten?” he asked, his tone teasing yet laced with heat. His large hand squeezed her firmly that trailed down to caress her exposed thighs.She relished the roughness of his touch, the way his calloused palms ignited a familiar fire within her. The thought of her thin nightdress beneath the silk robe only heightened her anticipation.Her husband had a habit of tearing her delicate clothes to shreds before devouring her completely—and she loved every second of it.“You’ve calmed down now,” she murmured, her fingers tracing the sharp angles of his jaw. She tilted her head boldly while meeting his fiery kiss with equal fervor.“I’m
CHAPTER 78Liz hurried down the stairs as soon as she heard Wulfric’s car pull up outside the mansion. Ignoring the cold that seeped through her silk robe, she rushed to greet her husband.She threw her arms around him and buried her face against his chest. The faint smell of menthol cigarettes and alcohol lingered on him.“You’re still awake,” Wulfric murmured.“I was waiting for you. Where have you been?”He wrapped his arms around her small waist, and she exhaled in relief. He’s not mad at me.“Did I worry you?” he asked softly.“Very much.”“I was out with Dox and Rufus.”“You were drinking? At a club?” A lump formed in her throat at the thought of him surrounded by women. Of course, they would notice her husband—he always attracted attention.“No. We were hunting someone’s head.”“Huh?” She tilted her head up to look at him, wondering if he was joking. The last time Wulfric said something like that, Eva had almost died.“W-Who?”“He doesn’t matter.”“You didn’t… kill him, did you
CHAPTER 77 (PART 2)“Was it an arranged marriage? Didn’t you love each other?”“I truly loved Mathilda. But there were things we couldn’t agree on. My love for her faded, especially when Eleanor came into my life.”“You loved Mama?”“Of course. Why do you think you were born?”Elizabeth couldn’t respond. For all she knew, it could have just been a fleeting passion. She kept her thoughts to herself, not wanting to risk offending her father.“I loved your mother until her last breath.”“Do you have any pictures of her? I barely remember what she looked like.”“You were so young when she passed away,” Arthur said softly. “I still have her photos. I’ll give them to you.”She suddenly remembered the few belongings her mother had left behind that stored in her room for over a year.Oddly, she didn’t feel emotional hearing Arthur confirm that she was his daughter. The truth had already settled into her life. What once felt shocking now seemed almost ordinary. Perhaps it was because she had a
CHAPTER 77 (PART 1)Liz couldn’t sit still, and her eyes darting to her phone every few seconds.They were already at her father’s house, but Wulfric still hadn’t called. She knew she wouldn’t be able to sleep without apologizing to him.“Eli?”She turned to see Arthur peeking from the doorway to the lanai. She quickly approached him to assist him as he walked.“Why are you out here alone, Dad? Where’s Cecil?”“Don’t worry about me, dear. I’m still strong,” he assured her.Arthur had been undergoing continuous therapy over the past year, which helped him regain his strength. However, age had taken its toll; he now used a cane and often needed assistance walking.She sat beside him and affectionately leaned her head against his arm.“Why aren’t you asleep yet?”“I’m waiting for Wulf to call.”“Where is your husband? Still at the office?”She shook her head. He doubts Wulfric is at Channing Tower. “No, he’s with Rufus. He seems upset about something.”“Did you two have an argument? Don’
CHAPTER 76She was certain it was Anderson’s father. He had never liked her, even when she and Anderson were together. Although he rarely spoke, he never missed a chance to subtly express his disapproval whenever he got the chance. He preferred Catherine, claiming she was the true Bentley by blood, unlike her.“I’ll talk to Anderson, Imelda. Can you stop making this worse?” he snapped.“You gave in to his whims! He didn’t even belong in that meeting, but you pushed him in. Now, Mrs. Channing wants us to terminate them,” she continued, clearly forgetting Elizabeth was still on the line.“Why should we bend to her wishes? We only have one project with her.”“Have you lost your mind? She’s a Channing, the wife of the CEO of the Channing Empire. Are you trying to ruin this firm? You’re willing to protect your son at the expense of my family’s company? I won’t allow it!” she shot back.Elizabeth calmly ended the call, hearing the couple’s argument escalating in the background.“From now o
CHAPTER 75"Let’s talk.”She nearly raised an eyebrow at his tone and glanced at her watch.“I have a meeting, Engineer. If you need to discuss the project, ask my secretary to schedule you an appointment.”She wasn’t naive; she could see what Emil was hoping for, watching expectantly as if waiting for something to happen between her and Anderson.Right, she remembered. Anderson had spread rumors that they’d broken up because she needed to “save” Arthur. Funny how he’d conveniently left out the part where he’d moved on with Catherine—the same Catherine who had caused chaos at her wedding.That woman had the nerve to slap her father! She’d dragged Catherine out of the church herself, ensuring she couldn’t come near any of them. She’d also stripped Catherine and her mother of any claim to the Bently wealth. After all, as Arthur’s only child, she had every right to make that call. They were the outsiders in the family, not her.“I could fit you in at the end of the month, Engineer,” Sha