"I don't know, maybe Grandpa wants to know how we're doing," Gwen replied. The tall woman immediately pressed the green button, and moments later, the voice of an old man missing his two grandchildren could be heard. As Dominic suspected, Grandpa wanted to know what they were doing on the island."We're busy working," Dominic replied to his grandfather.Of course, the old man reacted strongly to his grandson's words. He was upset that they were still thinking about work even after arriving there. Gwen tried to ease the situation by explaining that they had important work to finish quickly."This is related to a trillion-dollar project, Grandpa. And only Dominic can handle it," Gwen added, hoping her grandfather-in-law would understand their situation. However, things did not go as she hoped. Grandpa ended the call abruptly."That's how my grandpa is when he's upset," Dominic sighed. "Just let it be; he's been meddling too much in our business.""What if he gets very disappointed and i
"Who is she?" Dominic replied indifferently as he walked towards the bathroom. Gwen understood that her husband wasn't ready to talk about his past yet. She grabbed a snack while waiting for him to come out of the bathroom."Do you want milk or orange juice?" Gwen asked as Dominic sat back down in his chair."I actually want coffee, but since there isn’t any, I’ll take orange juice," he replied."If you really want coffee, we can order some. Or I can go downstairs and get it for you, how about that?" Gwen offered.However, Dominic declined his wife's offer; he didn't want to trouble Gwen. Besides, he felt that fruit salad went better with orange juice. Meanwhile, Gwen, who was trying to play the role of a good wife, ate her favorite chocolate cake with a glass of milk. They both enjoyed their breakfast so much that they forgot about the plan they had made the night before.
"Where to? If it's not an exciting place, we might as well just sleep," said Gwen."Trust me, I know an interesting spot around here," Dominic assured his wife. Gwen then got out of bed and headed to the bathroom. It took her about 20 minutes to change clothes and get ready. Meanwhile, Dominic just threw on a jacket over his muscular frame. At 8 PM, they left their room and walked toward the elevator. At the same time, someone appeared, keeping a distance from them.Dominic suspected that the man was sent by his grandfather but needed confirmation. He secretly instructed his personal assistant to find out what his grandfather's spy looked like. Unfortunately, his trusted employee couldn't provide any information."What's wrong? Why have you been so anxious?" Gwen asked, noticing Dominic's restlessness since they left the hotel and were now on the street."Nothing, I'm just thinking about the company," Dominic lied, not ready to share this with his wife.Gwen knew her husband was lying
Dominic realized his mistake and quickly took control of the situation. He swiftly turned the steering wheel in another direction, luckily avoiding other vehicles. Gwen was still in shock from what had just happened, having narrowly escaped death."Are you okay?" Dominic asked, worried about his wife's condition as he pulled over. He looked closely at Gwen's face. "Gwen, look at me."Gwen met her husband's gaze, their eyes locking. Suddenly, she hit Dominic's shoulder. "Next time, drive carefully. I’m not ready to die."Dominic bowed his head, feeling a mix of confusion and frustration, but mostly relief that his wife was okay and could even scold him. "Alright, I'm sorry.""What were you looking at to lose concentration like that?" Gwen demanded.Dominic was too embarrassed to admit the truth, leading to a misunderstanding between him and his wife. "You must have been looking at another woman," she accused.Dominic rolled his eyes. Seeing that Gwen was alright, he continued driving.
"Who are you? Why are you around us?" Dominic asked, his tone challenging the shorter man. Gwen quickly moved to her husband's side, fearing that Dominic might cause a scene."Even without me telling you, Mr. Dominic, you surely know who I am," the man replied calmly. "In fact, I'm helping you out here. My camera captures better photos than what you two manage.""So, it's true then. You're my grandfather's man.""Relax, young master. I'm just a wandering photographer. My job is to capture photos and moments. I just happened to be interested in the two of you.""You have many photos of us. Did you send the best ones or the worst ones?" Gwen asked."It's not about good or bad; it's about important moments that need to be shared with everyone," he replied nonchalantly.Dominic then asked what the man wanted by approaching them and disturbing their romantic date. The man said he enjoyed their closeness, which was evident without any overtly romantic scenes, yet they still looked happy. He
"What's wrong, Gwen? Why are you crying?" Dominic asked once more. Curious, he took the phone from her to see who had called his wife. It was Mr. Charles, Dominic's grandfather.Dominic took over the call, but his grandfather had already ended the conversation. Frustrated, he called his grandfather back, but Mr. Charles wouldn't answer. Determined, he contacted all his grandfather's associates to find out why the old man had made his wife cry."Why are you really crying?" he asked Gwen."Grandpa said he was happy that I was doing well in my role as a wife," Gwen replied."That's it?" Dominic asked, puzzled. "He just said that? Then why are you crying?""Ah, you don't understand a woman's feelings," Gwen muttered, walking away from him. Dominic wanted to speak again, but he held back to avoid any conflict.Time passed quickly, and they put the incident behind them as they prepared to leave for the airport. The hotel staff helped them find transportation to ensure they wouldn't be late.
Gwen immediately opened her eyes, staring intently at the man in front of her. "Compete? Sorry!! You're married to me, which means I'm the winner. If I have to compete with your past, I won't," Gwen replied, her breath quickening.Dominic understood his wife's heart; Gwen was pretending to be strong but was holding back her emotions. "So, it's okay if I meet my past girlfriend again?""That's called disrespecting your wife, Mr. Cartwright! You're married and have a wife, so why meet your past? If you weren't over her, why marry me?""Grandpa forced me, remember?" Dominic teased, confident that Gwen would cry.Sure enough, tears appeared in Gwen's beautiful eyes. She cried while looking at her husband, her face a mixture of anger, sadness, and frustration. Dominic couldn't bear to see her cry and moved closer to hug her, but Gwen backed away. "Don't touch me if you're still thinking about that woman named Rachel!""So, I was right; you heard everything. You're a eavesdropper," Dominic
Gwen turned around as soon as she heard the baritone voice. Mr. Charles stood not far from her. “Grandpa...”“What is it, Gwen? I heard you’ve been very curious about Rachel. Have you two met?”Gwen shook her head and replied, “Not yet, Grandpa, that’s why I’m curious about her.”“Just call her Rachel, she’s not royalty; use her name,” Grandpa reminded Gwen not to address Dominic's former fiancée formally. “I can tell you about her. Let’s sit in the front,” he continued, signaling to the housemaids, though Gwen didn’t understand the gesture.They walked to the other side of the garden, which was full of beautiful, diverse flowers. “No wonder Dominic was upset about the flower garden yesterday. He has his own private flower garden at home,” Gwen thought.“You went to the flower garden yesterday, right?” Mr. Charles teased his granddaughter-in-law. Gwen could only smile thinly, not responding to his words. “Please sit here.”Mr. Charles began talking about the flower garden his late wif
The echoing gunshot came from Victor. In an instant, he fired several rapid shots that struck Rachel's men lurking behind the door, causing their bodies to collapse immediately.Wayne breathed a sigh of relief while peeking into the now-silent hallway. “How did you know they were there?”Victor put on a sharp expression and smirked briefly, “I’m always ready for unexpected attacks. Don’t lose focus; we still have other tasks.”Pierre, who had been hiding behind the wall, took a deep breath. “If it weren't for you, Victor, we might have been easy targets.” He wiped the sweat from his forehead, looking a bit shaky. “Are we really safe now?”“Don’t feel too relieved, Pierre,” Wayne said, patting his partner’s shoulder. “It’s not over until we’re really out of here.”Victor's m
Victor stepped out of the building, approaching the white car waiting in the parking lot. Inside, two of his trained subordinates, Pierre and Wayne, were ready, their faces showing determination and seriousness. The car gleamed under the streetlights, as if ready to plunge into the darkness of the night.The car sped quickly down the empty nighttime streets, the tense atmosphere haunting every second of the journey. Victor stared ahead, his mind racing. He wasn’t just carrying a well-crafted plan, but also holding the hope of realizing a long-awaited ambition. I must not fail,” he whispered to himself. Every detail of this plan had to be executed perfectly.Upon arriving at the location believed to be Rachel's new house, Victor felt adrenaline coursing through his veins. Before stepping out of the car, he instructed his men to stay alert. As soon as they got out, they noticed that the surroundings of the house appeared calm. Howe
Theo looked surprised but quickly realized that Victor knew more than he had suspected. “That’s right, Miss Gwen just wanted to make sure everything was alright,” he replied, trying to keep his tone calm.Victor continued, staring intensely into Theo’s eyes. “You need to know that Mr. Charles and I are planning something very secretive to deal with the challenge from Rachel. We can't let this situation get out of control.”Hearing that, Theo's attention was immediately focused. “What do you mean, what plan?”“What do you mean, what plan?” Theo asked again, his curiosity piqued despite knowing the risks involved.Victor nodded, realizing that Theo was the right person to enlist for help, but he also needed to be reminded of the importance of secrecy. “We’re preparing a strategy to deal with her, but this isn’t somethin
Victor stared at Dominic for a moment before averting his gaze, as if trying to avoid Dominic’s intense stare. “I’m sorry, Mr. Dominic,” he replied quietly but firmly. “I’m just doing what Mr. Charles asked. What they talked about… that’s not my place to explain.”Dominic frowned, dissatisfied with the answer. “So you’re just following Grandpa’s orders? Rachel comes to this house late at night, and you don’t feel the slightest need to tell me?”Victor took a breath before responding calmly. “This is all with Mr. Charles’s knowledge, Dominic. I’m just carrying out my duties as instructed by him, and he has the authority to decide what should be shared.”Dominic sighed, feeling frustrated by the overly formal response. “Victor, you’ve been working here for a long time. Is there really nothing you can tel
Theo shook his head, his face filled with concern. "I don't know Rachel's exact intentions. But from the moves she's making, it seems she's getting ready to open the option for 'open warfare.' This is not a usual occurrence; she might be sending a warning or, worse, a direct threat."Dominic looked at Gwen with eyes that reflected his worry. His concern for their Grandpa's safety made him react immediately. He grabbed his phone and, without hesitation, called Christ. There was a long ring before Christ's firm voice answered."Dominic?" Christ asked, his tone attentive.Dominic spoke quickly, his voice filled with urgency. "Christ, we just got word that Rachel is at Grandpa's house. I don't know what her plan is, but I need your help. Send your men there now to secure Grandpa's house. Don't let her cause any trouble."Christ didn't ask many questions, understanding the urgency in Dominic's voice. "Got
Dominic explained about Theo's plan to follow the car that was suspected to belong to Rachel, which had been speeding toward the hospital, and how they arrived without news from the second team. Ethan's expression suddenly turned serious. "You guys need to be careful when you head back.""We'll be fine," Theo interjected, trying to reassure them. "I'll personally ensure Dominic and Gwen's safety.""Then you should leave before it gets too late."Gwen agreed with her brother-in-law's statement, and they said their goodbyes to Ethan. Dominic entrusted his brother to Daniel. "Please take care of my mischievous brother, the situation is getting out of control, and Rachel is getting bolder with us.""Yes, sir. I will take care of Mr. Ethan as best as I can."Dominic and Gwen returned home under tight escort from Theo, even sharing the same car. The atmosphere inside the vehicle was qu
Mr. Charles's thoughts were now filled with plans to retaliate against Rachel's actions without showing his face. "You know what to do, Victor. Prepare everything as quickly as possible. I want to ensure every step we take pushes her further into a corner."As the car continued down the road, Mr. Charles felt a growing determination to defend his family. For him, this wasn’t just about revenge—this was about protecting his family and preserving their honor. And with Victor by his side, he knew that his plans would unfold smoothly, as they always had.∞That night, in the living room of Mr. Charles's house, the warm atmosphere contrasted sharply with the tension rising between Dominic and his grandfather. Dominic stood tall before Mr. Charles, determination visible in his serious gaze. Mr. Charles, sitting in his chair, looked at his grandson with a stern yet gentle expression."Are
Daniel stepped into the emergency room, hearing the steady beep of medical monitors beyond the curtains and the occasional footsteps of nurses. His heart raced with worry for Ethan's condition.As the curtain was drawn back, his gaze locked onto Ethan lying on the bed. But what shocked Daniel was the smile on Ethan’s face. He seemed perfectly fine, showing no signs of having fainted or suffering from poisoning. In an instant, Daniel’s worry was replaced by deep confusion.“Sir…” Daniel spoke softly, still unable to believe what he was seeing. “Are… you alright?”Ethan looked at him casually and shrugged. “Well, yes, I’m fine. Why? Do I look like someone on their deathbed?” he replied.Daniel was stunned. “You look… incredibly healthy. I saw you faint suddenly after drinking Rachel’s drink.”
"Of course, we’ve arrived here. I can’t back down, especially since you’re here to protect me. Right?" Ethan replied. "Now let’s set up a plan: I’ll meet her, and you’ll stay nearby. Make sure no one suspects you. Do you understand?""I'm sorry, sir, but this isn't right. Our agreement was for you to follow my rules," Daniel rejected, unwilling to accept Ethan changing their arrangement."That agreement no longer applies, Daniel. What needs to be agreed upon is my plan," Ethan retorted, turning to open the car door, but Daniel quickly locked it from the driver’s side. This surprised and annoyed Ethan. "Daniel, what are you doing? Open the door.""I'm sorry, sir, but changing the agreement suddenly is not allowed," he said while starting the car."Don't be reckless, Daniel. Turn off the engine. If Rachel finds out I brought someone else, my plan could fall apa