Melanie’s ring finger on her right hand was very painful. She wasn’t sure when it was injured.While the injury wasn’t that bad, she still needed to get it patched up with a finger splint so that it could heal.After the doctor back in the base cleaned it up for Melanie, Annie quickly accompanied her back to Jefford’s ward, only to see William standing up straight next to Jefford’s bed, guarding him carefully. Melanie was somewhat surprised.“You’ve gone through so many surprises today. you must be tired. Come back with me and wait for news later. We’ll let William guard him,” Annie suggested, worried about her.Melanie turned around and said, “If he really is Jeffrey, then I must read his reports when I’m next to him! Even if he’s not him, he still got injured because he was trying to save me. No matter the reason or my feelings, I need to take good care of him.”“Feelings?”Annie was taken aback. “If Gabriel heard about this, he would feel even worse.”“I mean, he saved me,” M
“Why are you crying?”“Cough!”Jeffrey couldn’t bear to see Melanie cry, especially when it looked like he was the cause of it.He was struggling to get up, but the moment he stressed his body, he started coughing to the point that his oxygen mask shook.“Don’t move! I’ll get the professor!”Melanie got up and tried to leave, but Jefford immediately grabbed her wrist, and she once again fell next to his bed.“Don’t move. You can call someone over later,” Jeffrey didn’t want her to leave. He had been longing for such a warm moment.Melanie could only feel her heart melt when he looked into her eyes deeply. She couldn’t refuse him, and simply let him hold her arm and stare into her.He looked at the dark bags under her eyes, noting how swollen her eyes were. She didn’t cry just a moment ago, but she had been crying for a long time.Was it because she was worried about him?Jeffrey gulped and held her hand, asking, “Does your finger still hurt?”Melanie shook her head.The man
Suspicion flashed in Professor Turner’s eyes as he asked, “What are the details?”The assistant then told him about what happened last night.During the test, both he and another assistant received an emergency call, and both of them picked up the calls for about two minutes at the same time. No one was in the lab when that happened.And the rule of the research base was that someone must always be in the labs at all times so that the accuracy of the results wouldn’t be tampered with.And out of carefulness, the two of them once again checked the analysis from yesterday one more time. They noticed that there was indeed something weird with the samples. They felt that someone might have intentionally tampered with it...“You’ve done well, both of you.”The professor nodded his head in acknowledgement. “Redo the test right now!’“Of course.”The assistant was just going to leave when the professor called out to him and said, “Wait! This needs to be done in secret. Don’t tell anyo
Melanie rolled her eyes and retorted, “Who said our alliance is firmer now? After this, I’ll have to be even more careful. Helping you is like committing suicide.”She then continued as she looked at the man’s confused expression. “When you were blinking, I thought your people were somewhere nearby and all we needed to wait for was for Harlow to be distracted so that we could capture him! That was why I took the risk and kicked him. But who could’ve known that you went there alone! You even used a helicopter to grab me away! Are you trying to get me killed making me fall to the ground?! You’re taking so many risks, and aren't exactly the best partner to work with.”“It’s called being brave,” Jeffrey corrected her.But she simply gave him a cold smile.However, Jeffrey’s eyes became filled with emotion as he asked her, “Why did you choose Gabriel at the time and not me?”She knew that the man wouldn’t let go of this.“Of course I’ll choose Gabriel. Even if I’m given another chance
“Are you mad?!”Melanie was both angry and helpless. She was thinking of taking care of him earlier!From the looks of it, Jefford wasn’t changing his lecherous behavior at all, even at the brink of death! He deserved everything that was coming for him!“All I need is to give your head a punch, and not even the gods will be able to save you!” She got up angrily, tidied up her wrinkled outfit, and left.She wasn’t going to watch a lecherous man like him through the night!Jeffrey smiled as he looked at her figure.He knew that he only needed to take things one step further and she would go back to her room to get some sleep.After Melanie left, Jeffrey quickly gave William a text. [Can I see Ermin tonight?][Boss, the madam will visit Master Ermin every night. She’s already gone over just now, and Master Ermin is already asleep. I’m afraid it may be difficult.] William replied.“Let him sleep. We can do this another time,” Jeffrey quickly replied.-Night. Melanie double ch
During the Jones Enterprise’s press conference, they would launch Melanie’s unique perfume and the first series of dresses marking Derrick’s return.As for the perfume’s name, Melanie had decided on the name “Endless Love” so that it could be easily accepted by the international market.In the beginning, when she first launched this perfume just for Jeffrey, she had named it while holding deep sorrow within her. But after everything she experienced, she felt that her love was actually endless.Even if they were eternally separated, she would love and miss him forever.Luckily, the series of dresses that Derrick designed also had eternal love as a theme.The entire press conference was decorated with love and romance in mind.Melanie and Derrick were there overseeing the work, and they were all very happy with the results.Derrick was also going to perform during the press conference. Originally, he wanted Melanie to be his accompanist, but she refused; she didn’t want to steal h
The final rehearsal was successfully completed.In fifteen minutes, the press conference would officially begin.Derrick would first have a speech about the Eternal Series wedding dresses.After so many years, his skills were still far beyond those of this era. He was still spearheading the fashion industry, sparking countless conversations about innovations. Half an hour ago, Derrick personally led the co-designer of the perfume series, Melanie.Melanie received the mic that was passed to her and got on stage.Only one spotlight was directly on her as she stood on stage, and everything was dimmed out. She was holding the first bottle of “Endless Love” that she had blended, and introducing its top, middle, and base notes, as well as the emotions that she wanted to invoke.In the last ten minutes, she would be open to questions from both the media and the guests that were present.After several normal questions, one of the reporters asked a particularly tricky question.“Miss
Although the question and answer section had ended, it was obvious that Linda was speaking to Melanie.All Melanie could do was remain on stage and make sure that she maintained her composure before walking off stage with a smile.“You’re a prodigious fragrance blender, and someone like you must have a lot of love to give. While unfortunate, your most beloved is gone. But now, you’re prepared to launch the perfume that you made especially for him... That means you’re ready to let it all go and open up a new chapter in your life. Congratulations!”Linda deliberately said all that despite knowing that Melanie couldn’t let go of Jeffrey at all.Melanie tried her best to smile, controlling the ebb and flow of her emotions.Linda understood her, and knew well where she would inflict the maximum amount of pain. She wasn’t planning to respond, because the more she said, the more mistakes she would make.Melanie once again prepared to leave the stage, but Linda continued to speak in a lo
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.