In order to get on with the engagement segment, the groom-to-be leapt on stage instead of walking up the stairs on either side of the stage and stood right next to Melanie.Seeing Melanie’s dazed face, he stepped forward and said sincerely, “I’m sorry I came so late. I promise this won’t ever happen again.”He said it softly and without a microphone, but his voice echoed through the silent banquet and everyone could clearly hear what he said. His voice was deep, affectionate and emotional, pure and untainted.Melanie remained in a daze. He leaned in closer to her and said with a smile, “What’s the matter? Are you still shocked? Here, give me a hug…”With that, he pulled Melanie in his arms and hugged her gently, whispering into her ear, “If I don’t come onstage, you won’t be able to give everyone else a satisfactory explanation. Just give me this chance to put on this show with you.”Gabriel’s voice rang in Melanie’s ears.Tears fell down her cheeks, and landed on his suit.He d
The gift inside the brocade box wasn't just any jewelry, but an exquisitely polished, top-quality emerald necklace with gold embellishments. Seeing this necklace, Melanie was somewhat bewildered. Hadn’t this been in Ermin's room? After Jefford gave it to Ermin, she had stored it in Ermin's bedside cabinet the same day... She blinked, carefully examining it, and noticed that this emerald seemed newer. It was likely that this necklace was an imitation of the one given to Ermin... Why did Jefford give her this? What did it mean? Even Gabriel was puzzled. At this moment, laughter erupted from the audience. The host couldn't resist teasing, "Mr. Frost, you are impatient... to give Miss Melanie a necklace right after your engagement? It seems that not long from now, everyone should prepare to attend your and Melanie's wedding!" Upon hearing this, Gabriel tensed up. He suddenly remembered Annie's worries before the anniversary celebration. At that time, Annie expressed c
"Melanie!" Suddenly, Damon's voice came from behind. Melanie and Annie turned around to see Damon and Mr. Lincoln walking over together. Mr. Lincoln said, "Miss, if we had known that your fiance was Mr. Frost from the Frost family, you wouldn’t have had to hide it from us. We have long heard that he has feelings for you." "Yes, Mr. Frost is a good man. You have good taste!" Damon also patted Melanie's shoulder. "Cough, cough, cough." Melanie almost couldn't stand being patted. "What's wrong?" Damon hurriedly asked. "Mr. Jones, Melanie hasn't been feeling well lately. She might have been too busy these past few days..." Annie quickly made up an excuse to help Melanie. "Yeah, she's been too busy. Look how thin she's become." Damon sighed and said with concern, "Then we'll go to Mr. Frost first. Take care of her, Annie." After speaking, Damon and Mr. Lincoln walked away together. Melanie took a deep breath, feeling a bit suffocated, but she didn't have an urge to c
"Are you hurt?" Nancy thought Melanie might have had too much to drink and was unsteady on her feet. Nancy hurriedly had someone carry her upstairs. Then, she helped Melanie change her clothes and made sobering soup for her. Melanie didn't explain. Her current dazed and crazed appearance was indeed no different from being drunk. Nancy brought her some snacks. She made sure Melanie drank the sobering soup and left only after seeing Melanie lie down in bed. As soon as Nancy closed the door, Melanie opened her eyes. She wasn't drunk, and she couldn't sleep at all. Instead, she somewhat regretted not drinking more alcohol to numb herself. Being so clear-headed was giving her a headache. She didn't know if she was hurt because of Jefford got cold feet, or because of her surprising discovery that she had become so bothered by Jefford being intimate with other women. She and Jefford were just business partners. Betrayal between business partners was as normal as it could b
Gabriel spoke emotionally. His love for her was overflowing. He tightly grasped Melanie's shoulder, leaning toward her. His eyes, which were reddened, never left her face for a moment. His Adam's apple undulating, he looked at her as if she were a coveted prey, but Melanie remained indifferent. She felt calm inside. If there was even a hint of panic, she could easily conceal it. This feeling was completely different from every time she was teased or bullied by Jefford... At this moment, she once again clearly realized that she was done for... She seemed to really care about that scumbag... - Gabriel maintained this aggressive posture for a while but found that the woman opposite him had no reaction. The hand gripping her shoulder gradually relaxed, and he leaned back. He returned to slouching on the sofa. He gave up... Regardless of whether Melanie underestimated his love for her or if he was just a gentleman, he couldn't do that to her using being drunk as an e
Melanie subconsciously swallowed, almost choking on herself. She really wanted to say to just call the police directly, but after hesitating for a moment, she still got up and said, "I'll go take a look." In the courtyard, several guards from the Jones family were tussling with Jefford. Jefford's face was bruised, and his head and hands covered in blood. Just like the guards said, he looked dirty, as if he had just fought for his life in a mud pit... Melanie frowned. She stood at the door and looked at him. Jefford, who had just been throwing punches and trying to rush in, instantly calmed down. He stared at her intently with his eyes, ignoring the blood still flowing from his hands. "You all can leave," Melanie said. "Miss..." The guards were worried about Melanie’s safety. "It's okay," Melanie reiterated. She didn't want a third person to hear her and Jefford’s conversation. "Yes." The guards and servants then all retreated. Melanie calmly walked down the st
Initially, Gabriel was staring fiercely at Jefford, the unwelcome guest. But seeing Melanie gently linking arms with him, speaking words that softened his heart, all the anger on his face instantly turned into tenderness. "It's not me who needs more sleep, but you... You need more rest now." Jeffrey stood two yards away, watching the beautiful couple across from him. They were the perfect match. The morning sun shone on them, so dazzling, so painful to his eyes. ‘The ones standing opposite me are family, aren’t they?’ Jeffrey sarcastically thought. What exactly did he do last night? Why did he let her slip away from him? He truly hated himself! Jeffrey gritted his teeth tightly, his fists clenched. After hesitating for a long time, he still chose to suppress the pain in his heart and his pride. He raised his head to face the loving couple in front of him and looked at Melanie, saying: "Melanie, I know everything that happened last night was just a temporary measure. Can y
"Melanie! Melanie!" When Jeffrey, who was about to be dragged to the door, saw Melanie fainting, a burst of strength erupted within him. He broke free from the four bodyguards and ran toward her. The bodyguards hurried to chase after him, trying to re-capture him. Jeffrey ran swiftly, quickly reaching the steps. Gabriel lifted Melanie into his arms and turned around with a stern gaze. He warned, "Jefford, listen up! From now on, I won't allow you to harass my fiancee anymore!" After saying that, he carried Melanie inside, ordered someone to close the door, and then instructed, "Get a doctor here immediately!" The bodyguards of the Frost family also arrived quickly and dragged Jeffrey away from the door. He struggled and refused to leave. He didn’t intend to disturb them; he just wanted to know if she was okay... Last night, she had suffered so much shock, as if she fell from the clouds into the abyss. How could her body withstand it? But now, she was someone else's fi
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.