“As you wish!”Joseph was a man of his word and immediately took Shane and Pam in as members of the family.Yelena, Shane, and Pam were overjoyed. Melanie knew that they were happy because they could remain together. However, everyone else’s smile in the room froze. Melanie knew why.“And Melanie. She’s someone that I trust. You have to protect her.”Yelena wrote again.Joseph nodded without hesitation and agreed. “This one is fine as well.”“But I heard that there was a fire here last time and she was in danger,” Yelena continued.Melanie was touched.She understood that Yelena wanted to force Joseph to personally guarantee her safety and warn the people inside the room that wanted to act against her to stop.“I’ll investigate this...”Joseph sighed. Between his daughter and his grandchildren, helping one would make him hurt the other. But from the current situation, he had already decided to side with the daughter that he had just claimed back after losing her for so long.
Melanie watched as Elder Gibson’s car slowly disappeared into the horizon. She had just turned around when her mobile started to vibrate.“Yelena’s identity is confirmed?” Jeffrey asked immediately.“You’re quite up to date,” she said as she walked.The voice from the other end hurriedly said, “Don’t leave. Turn around and look.”Melanie paused and turned around. She saw Jeffrey’s car driving from afar before slowing down and stopping next to her.“It’s getting late. What are you doing here at the Yorks’?”“I can’t control the plane’s landing time. I know that it’s not quite right for me to come to the Yorks’ at such a time, so I can only see you a little outside the gate.” Jeffrey held her arm gently and asked her to join him at the back seat. He couldn’t help but get closer to her.Melanie raised her arm to maintain some distance. “I’m tired. I want to go back early and rest.”She really was getting tired.She was also in no mood to tell Jeffrey that she had met Judas after
Melanie instinctively looked to her side, but the bed was so neat that there wasn’t even a crease on the bedsheet, as if no one had ever been there.She was still worried so she searched the bathroom, but there wasn’t anyone there as well. Jeffrey had left when she was fast asleep.She walked over and opened the door, and the servants walked in with her breakfast.“Miss Melanie, Lady Yelena’s treatment lasted until late last night and Master Joseph asked her to sleep a little longer today. You may move freely after breakfast.” The servant relayed the butler’s words.Melanie nodded and finished her breakfast alone in her room. After that, she changed her outfit and looked for Pam, but heard from Shane that she was already meeting with Nathan.“Nathan’s here too?” A thought formed in Melanie’s mind.Did that mean she could go see the surgeon, Clement?“I heard that he came over and looked for Pam as soon as he arrived. She was so happy that she didn’t even have her breakfast!” Sha
When Melanie was little, she was very ill. Her parents took her to see Mr. Turner once. After his treatment, her heart didn’t have any problems for a very long time.But she didn’t know that Mr. Turner was a doctor that even the Yorks had trouble inviting.Back then, her grandfather who was also an expert in traditional medicine was good friends with Mr. Turner. The two of them would discuss their medical expertise in the courtyard back in the countryside. However, Mr. Turner suddenly became interested in modern medicine and started working on it, and the two of them grew apart after that.Melanie thought that Mr. Turner and her grandfather were the same, that they were experienced doctors who didn’t like the rules of the world. She didn’t expect him to have a secret that was related to the Yorks.And from how Joseph and the butler reacted, the secret seemed to be related to her. What were they hiding? She wanted to know.“Then please. Ask for his help on Yelena’s behalf.”Joseph
While Nathan was the one that sent Pam back home and he managed to take Melanie to see Clement, Melanie couldn’t help but feel like she had fallen for Nathan’s trap.Nathan was fully prepared. Not only was the car he was driving inconspicuous, but he also chose to use minor roads and secretly switched cars as well. They were driving on the small roads for a very long time before arriving at a mansion in the countryside.She was extremely impressed at how proficient they were at losing anyone tracking them.Melanie could only pray that Jeffrey wouldn’t be deceived by Nathan’s tricks and take the wrong road...“We’re here. Let’s go.”Nathan got out first and opened the door for Melanie.She stepped on the uneven gravel road, which seemed to symbolize her nervous heart. For some reason, she had a bad feeling about this.“Come with me.”Nathan said as he took the lead and even turned around to tell his bodyguards behind them, “Be on full alert!”“Understood!”The bodyguards answe
Melanie's vision blacked out for two seconds.After a brief moment of disorientation, she instinctively rushed forward and embraced Clement's emaciated body."Clement!"She and Clement were the only ones in the room. His eyes were wide open, and a bullet had pierced through his temple.He wasn't breathing anymore."Quick! Someone!" Nathan's voice echoed from behind as he quickly rushed over and instructed, "Protect this place!"Melanie felt somewhat detached. The voices in her ears seemed unreal, and there was a constant buzzing in her ears. She watched Nathan's bodyguards rush forward and encircle them protectively."Melanie!"At that moment, sounds of struggle erupted outside. Jeffrey charged in soon after, running directly to her and embracing her.Nathan's subordinates took the opportunity to start moving Clement's body...Melanie wanted to intervene, but she felt powerless. Every step she took seemed to make her vision darken. Thankfully, Jeffrey supported her from beh
When Jeffrey appeared soon after, Melanie relaxed her tensed muscles a little."If you keep coming like this, won't the York Family notice?""That's not the main issue."Jeffrey went straight to the bed and pulled her into his arms. Then, he asked in concern, "Are you feeling unwell?""I'm fine.""Don't be afraid. Sleep. I'm here."His voice was unusually gentle, and she felt like he was practicing soothing a baby in advance.Seeing her calm down a bit, Jeffrey slowly lay down with her. He covered her with the blanket and massaged her arms to help her relieve stress."I was thinking... If I hadn't kept pursuing this matter and insisted on seeing Clement, Nathan wouldn't have had to stage this drama. Then, Clement might not have died," Melanie confided in him. "Nathan was right. It's because of me that he died.""Of course not!"Jeffrey's voice was firm. "Don't think like that. Even if you didn't want to see him at first, Nathan would have forced you to see him repeatedly. Thi
Melanie rushed to the bathroom and was unable to stop vomiting for a while.Initially, her morning sickness had almost subsided after three months, but yesterday's events might have triggered it again.When she finally felt her stomach settle down, she washed her face and looked up to see Yelena entering from outside, gesturing to ask how she was feeling."I'm fine, just an upset stomach," Melanie replied.After witnessing the death of someone with her own eyes yesterday, she had no intention of telling anyone in the York Family.Yelena began gesturing again, and after Melanie understood, she asked, "You're trying to tell me to trust you, right?"Yelena nodded with satisfaction."Alright, I understand. If I need your help, I'll let you know," Melanie said with a smile.Just then, there was a knock on the door. "Miss Yelena, Miss Melanie, some guests have arrived.""Who are they?" Melanie asked casually."It's the chief judge of the International Perfume Blending Competition
Pleasantly surprised, Melanie turned around to see the man she had been looking for. She never stopped saying his name in her head. He stood right behind her.At that moment, she stopped thinking completely.Without even hesitating, she ran toward him and dove into his arms."Ughh."Jeffrey groaned in pain. He did not dare to press against her stomach. Instead, he arched his back to hold her."Where the hell have you been? Do you have any idea how I…" She cried so much that she could not speak."Alright, alright. Good girl. Don't cry. I've come back."Jeffrey kept rubbing the back of her head. "Eagle was too neurotic. I've nearly gone mad from dealing with him. I finally got him to regain some of his sanity today… That's how I had the chance to find you…""How did you know where to find me?" Melanie asked."Today is the day of Nathan's trial. I know you'd definitely be in the courtroom," Jeffrey said confidently.Melanie finally calmed down a little. After letting go of him,
"We're not together…"Kenneth's facial expression changed as soon as he saw Melanie.Melanie noticed there was a hint of guilt in his eyes. This was an unsettling feeling for her. "Then where is he? What happened to you guys?"Noticing that she was shaking, Annie and Carson, who had accompanied her to court, rushed forward to assist her."Eagle had a prior arrangement with Nathan. Once Nathan and Leo's plan at the York family's residence was thwarted, Nathan would press a button. Eagle would then receive a code to detonate a bomb. He'd blow us all up," Kenneth explained."Jeffrey was the one who noticed Eagle wasn't in the right state of mind. That's why he informed me to leave with Mr. Oliver. He… Stayed behind to persuade Eagle…" He added."What happened then?" Melanie's voice was shaking."All I knew after that was that the hotel blew up. I waited for him to contact me but he never did. Mr. Oliver and I have been on the run from Nathan's shadowy pursuits. I only managed to sn
Three days later, the trial was officially in session.Leo's attorney was practically defenseless because the York family's allegations of him poisoning Joseph had been proven beyond a shadow of a doubt. Leo was directly sentenced to life in prison.Nathan's attorney, on the other hand, was clever. They tried everything they could to deflect Nathan's allegations.After the presiding judge evaluated the case, he looked up. "Does the plaintiff have any more evidence that the defendant, Nathan, intentionally killed someone?"Hank sat silently at the plaintiff's table.They could only provide evidence of the time when Nathan had tried to murder Hank. However, they had no evidence of Nathan being involved in the explosion on the island this time.Hank looked at Melanie in the audience. She was also frowningThe presiding judge's implication was well understood. Without more evidence, Nathan would not receive a life sentence…"The plaintiff simply does not have sufficient evidence to
Carson sighed. It was time to explain everything to Hank…Although Carson had spent a lot of time in Hank's hospital as Professor Marshall, and he would also tend to their men's wounds, as well as discuss a variety of topics with Hank, they had never acknowledged their relationship…Besides, Carson knew Hank hated him.Hank hated him for being heartless to his grandmother back then. That was why Hank changed his last name to Castillo instead of Yule…"Let's take Melanie back to rest. I'll explain the rest to you myself," Carson said. Hank had already figured out half of it."Grandpa, I'm not going back. I'll wait for the news here," Melanie said firmly.There was no sign of Jeffrey's corpse yet. She would wait until the rescue team confirmed that they could not find any corpse.She wanted a clear answer."Okay. I'll get the trailer ready for you. You can lie down inside. You can't afford to hurt your body anymore than you already have. I checked your pulse earlier. It's not loo
Buzz!Melanie's vision turned black. She began falling backward."Melanie! Melanie!"Carson propped her up and called the doctor over.However, Melanie opened her eyes after a few seconds and tried to stand up. "I'm fine… Grandpa, take me there… I want to go to the scene of the explosion…""You're in no state…""I'm fine. I can hold up," Melanie promised."If you don't let me go and see it with my own eyes, I'll be even more paranoid," she added.Carson knew his granddaughter too well. He sighed and frowned before requesting for a ride. He met up with Hank. The two of them accompanied Melanie to look for Jeffrey.Jeffrey, Kenneth, Mr. Oliver, and Eagle waited at the drop-off point near the York family's residence. Nathan had instructed them to not do anything rash.Mr. Oliver and Eagle were still useful to Nathan.Once Nathan acquired Joseph's signature, he would meet up with them.However, the small hotel they were waiting at was already in ruins. There was smoke everywher
'Chief… Frankie?'Leo turned around in surprise. Nathan did the same. They saw Chief Frankie and several Interpol agents walking out from behind a screen in Joseph's room.Melanie was a part of that group!"Aren't you… dead?" Leo pointed at Melanie in shock."Thanks to you, I'll live a long life." Melanie sneered.Chief Frankie waved his hand. The police behind him charged forward to put handcuffs on Leo and Nathan. Leo narrowed his eyes and quickly pressed a button on the remote in his hand."We'll all die together!" He shouted.However, no matter how hard he pressed, nothing happened in the room."What's going on here… Eagle?" Leo's voice was trembling.His hands were cuffed, and the remote control was confiscated by the police."Leo, you are suspected of poisoning Master York and attempting to murder Melanie and others on the island. We are arresting you for premeditated murder!" Chief Frankie uttered calmly."No… No…" Leo struggled but to no avail. He had no idea what wa
At the same time, Melanie and Carson were on a plane with Professor Turner. They soon arrived at Medonia.Carson contacted Hank ahead of time and asked him to pick them up with his men.After the exhausting journey, Melanie's face was pale. She seemed to be in very poor condition. "I've already contacted the maternity hospital for you. You can go there and wait for your delivery. Leave the rest to me.""No…"Melanie shook her head. "I have to go back."Jeffrey was still in Nathan's hands. She would not be able to wait peacefully if she went to the hospital.Carson knew his granddaughter well enough. "Let her go. Professor Turner and I will be with here. We'll be ready for anything."Carson was still disguised as Maximilian. Hank did not know he was Carson. Hank nodded in agreement.“Mr. Castillo, there's something I need to trouble you with.” Melanie said."I heard from Professor Marshall that you're on good terms with the chief of Medonia's Interpol. Can I trouble him to be a
"Wait a minute! Isn't Jefford actually Jeffrey?" Leo asked while running after Nathan.Nathan ignored him and continued to walk forward.Leo did not give up and followed Nathan closely. "Who exactly is Jeffrey to you?""Are you being unreasonable right now? Why are you still so unsure at this point?" Nathan glanced at Leo contemptuously."I'm dealing with serious business. Don't get in my way with your petty romantic affairs!"After saying that, he glared at Leo and exited the cabin.Leo felt chills in his heart, but he could not make Nathan stay…-Jeffrey was tied up on the deck all this time. His body was freezing, and his lips were turning purple from the cold."Hey, President Morgan, fancy seeing you like this!" Nathan laughed grimly when he saw the miserable state Jeffrey was in."Thanks to you, I've been more miserable than this on many occasions. This is nothing." Jeffrey made it sound like a walk in the park."Hehe." Nathan sneered."I know. You've had strong willp
Lynette seemed stunned. She could not help but stand up with the help of the railing on the speedboat. Her eyes turned red as looked at the island burning in the distance. There was a look of disbelief on her face…If they had not evacuated five minutes ago…By now…She would not have even been able to breathe and think…The explosion sent shockwaves across the ocean's surface. The ride became even more bumpy. With sea water splashing against them, they had all become wet."Are you alright?" Carson protected Melanie. He was worried she would not be able to take it.Her stomach did feel awful, but she braced herself and tried not to tense up. Her emotions would affect her baby.When Lynette heard the voices behind her, she turned around to look at Melanie. Her gaze had become much softer than before. "You're not going to give birth on the boat, are you? I'm a woman, but I don't know how to be a midwife!""I won't give birth now. There are still things left to do," Melanie said.