"There's no need to hash this out here. We've got evidence. You better come with us," the police officer declared.The idea of the Watson family heiress getting hauled off by the cops—now that would stir up quite the scandal, wouldn't it?Emilia was dead set on avoiding that."I'm a law-abiding citizen. You can't force me into anything without solid evidence," she argued.Unfortunately, her defiance fell on deaf ears, especially with the Kane family no longer willing to tolerate Emilia's hypocritical façade.In a surprising move, Liam whipped out a USB drive and handed it to the police."This contains the morning surveillance footage of this room, showing how she harmed my grandmother."Officers, please assist my grandmother. She's already been through enough, and I can't bear to see her suffer any more harm."All the credit for Emilia's true nature being exposed was owed to Marcel.Had Marcel not shown up last night and uncovered the listening device under Violet's bed, Liam
Lana fixed her gaze on the document in Liam's hands. Unable to contain her curiosity, she couldn't help but ask, "Liam, where did you find this?"Romelius and Mandy, both recipients of Liam's revelation, wore expressions of disbelief.Mandy scrutinized the document, her eyebrows furrowing. "Is this a marriage certificate? How on earth did you get this?"Romelius, ever the cautious one, chimed in, "Liam, creating a marriage certificate privately is illegal, you know that, right?"Liam's gaze softened as he looked at the paper. "Actually, Lana and I got married three years ago."This bombshell hit Romelius and Mandy hard. Lana had never breathed a word about this, leaving them bewildered.Mandy voiced her disbelief, "What nonsense is this? Three years ago? Did Lana even know you back then?"Lee, expressing a desire to marry Lana is one thing, but fabricating stories is another. Weren't your eyes still—"Liam interjected, "Yes, Lana married me three years ago when I was visually i
In collaboration with Marcel, Liam devised a clever plan to unveil the culprit.Yet, instead of bringing the murderer to light, their strategy had inadvertently laid bare Emilia's deceitful nature within Dawsbury's high society.Still recuperating from her narrow escape, Violet found herself the focus of Emilia's malicious intentions.In response, Liam retaliated by revealing Emilia's actions against Violet. It swiftly turned the Watson family into the talk of ridicule throughout Dawsbury.In a surprising twist to avenge Emilia's ploy against Lana, Liam collaborated with Matthew and released compelling evidence. Without Lana's knowledge, they hastily convened a sudden press conference.Leading the conference was Matthew, the director of Lana-Stellar Aerospace Technology Corporation, alongside Norman.Matthew was a trailblazer in Zanteles' aerospace industry and a hero to many in the aerospace community. He saw a rising star in Norman, who had recently gained the trust of seasoned
"What on earth happened?" Emilia's tone carried a hint of menace. Wayne, already intimidated by her, became even more reluctant to speak.Alex, who maintained a friendly office atmosphere with Wayne, stepped forward and asked gently, "It's okay. Just tell us. It's not your fault."Despite his reassuring demeanor, Wayne's nerves remained unsettled. She continued to stammer, "Mr. Alex, Ms. Watson, if you want to know what happened, you should check it out yourselves."With that, Wayne hastily exited Emilia's office, as if evading a pursuer."She's good for nothing!" Emilia cursed, retrieving her phone to check Twitter.But when she spotted the dozen or so trending topics about her, her face went as pale as a ghost, and she broke into a cold sweat.Witnessing her reaction, Alex couldn't help but think that it had to be bad. Swiftly, he retrieved his phone to verify his concerns, and as he scanned the information, his expression darkened."Emilia orchestrated it all.""Emilia, th
As Alex was about to ask about Danny's unsettling thoughts, Danny's phone buzzed, interrupting the conversation.Answering the call, he listened intently as urgency emanated from the other end. Danny's demeanor turned more serious and grim with each passing second.After hanging up, Wade voiced his concern, "Dad, what's going on?"Danny sighed. "The maritime license for the Watson family has been revoked."Alex and Wade were visibly taken aback."How is that even possible?""Why would they suddenly strip our family of such a crucial maritime license?"Maritime transportation, typically tightly controlled by authorities, sometimes granted exceptions to long-standing families like the Watsons and the Garrisons.These families were permitted to oversee vital shipping routes, a privilege considered the highest honor. It was a source of pride and a substantial financial asset for their businesses.For the Watsons, whose history in shipping spanned generations, maritime transportati
As if attuned to Nadia's thoughts, Mandy gently caressed her head with affectionate understanding."My sweet child!" Mandy exclaimed.Those three simple words triggered a flood of tears from Nadia.Raised in the care of others, she had never felt the warmth of familial love until now. Overwhelmed by the unfamiliar sensation, tears of gratitude streamed down her face.Feeling embarrassed, Nadia subtly adjusted her position until she nestled completely in Mandy's embrace.In a manner reminiscent of how she comforted Lana, Mandy let Nadia rest her head on her shoulder, offering gentle pats on her back."Hey, there's no need to shed those tears. The more you cry, the less you'll rock that pretty look, you know?" Mandy advised.On the sidelines, Lana couldn't hold back her tears either, empathizing with Nadia's challenging life.For someone unaccustomed to the warmth of family bonds, a slight nudge could easily unveil their deepest emotions. This had been a significant factor in N
"Ma'am, look at this. Is this the necklace you were looking for?" Nadia cheerfully held up the sparkling pendant, approaching the middle-aged woman who had been frantically searching near the restroom entrance.The woman took the necklace from Nadia's hands, her face lighting up with joy upon closer inspection. "Yes, yes! Thank you so much, miss!"Both tears and smiles adorned the woman's face as she clutched the necklace to her chest. "Baby, I'm sorry. Mom almost lost you again."Finding the interaction a bit strange, Nadia started to step away.But the woman caught up with her. "Hey, thank you so much for your help. How about we grab a cup of coffee together?"Nadia smiled politely and declined, "Oh, it was just a small favor. My sister's waiting for me, so I shouldn't bother you."Sensing Nadia's reluctance, the woman adjusted her approach, suggesting, "Why don't you share your contact information with me? I'd be happy to treat you another time."Nadia observed the woman'
Emilia had spent the entire afternoon bustling around the kitchen.She meticulously crafted a plate of lasagna and whipped up Ruth's favorite lobster ravioli, all under the watchful eye of the chef.Anticipating Wade and Ruth's return, Emilia eagerly surveyed the fruits of her labor.Danny, the ever-observant onlooker, added a compliment, "Look at Emilia, really stepping up and becoming so considerate. She's grown a lot."Emilia, experiencing an unusual sense of embarrassment, responded with a warm smile as she presented a bowl for Danny to taste.After Danny took a bite, he swiftly expressed his satisfaction with a thumbs up."This is seriously tasty, Emilia. Your cooking skills are on point! I could see you owning a restaurant someday.""Yeah, Mr. Watson Senior is right. When Ms. Watson sets her mind to something, there's no stopping her," added another voice in admiration."I've met many outstanding people in my years, but Ms. Watson surpasses them all."The onlookers, incl