Nancy visited the hospital once more because she could not get Yaacob on the phone. She pushed open the door to the ward and saw Lucy eating breakfast in bed.Lucy immediately put down her spoon as soon as she heard the door opening. She then clutched her chest and put on a sad expression.However, when Lucy turned around and saw that the person who came in was Nancy, her expression suddenly changed from sadness to anger."What are you doing here? How dare you come in here without knocking first?""I'm in a bit of a rush, so I thought I'd come in without knocking since the door was opened. Is Mr. Getson here?" Nancy asked."No!""Didn't he stay with you last night? Where could he be so early in the morning?""I didn't let him stay with me. He still has his own things to do after all," replied Lucy impatiently."Okay, I'll get going then."Nancy exited the ward and was about to close the door. That way, no one would see Lucy eating breakfast, which would definitely ruin the woe
In fact, many of Becka's previous movies were funded by the Getson family, and rumors of her and Julian had been circulating for a while.It was also because there were so many such rumors in the entertainment industry that Nancy did not even bother to keep up with them when she was in it.However, she found the rumors interesting since she no longer worked in the entertainment industry anymore. She stared at the scene before her for a while before snapping out of her trance, telling herself that she should head up to look for Yaacob.Unexpectedly, Julian walked out of the lift with six bodyguards. His expression was as icy as ever, and he brought chills with him whenever he went.Julian walked past Nancy, and a frown appeared when he saw Becka.However, when Becka saw him, her eyes lit up, and she rushed toward him as if she saw hope."Ju... Mr. Getson, may I have a moment of your time?""My time is valuable!" Julian glanced at the watch on his wrist without even looking at her
Nancy was sitting near the office door when Yaacob and Emily left. However, she kept her eyes glued to her phone when they passed her by.Taya poured a cup of coffee, put it in front of Nancy, and waved her hand twice in front of her face. "Hey, Mr. Getson went out with that French girl just now, didn't you see them?""I did.""Then why didn't you react at all? I thought you would make a scene immediately.""What's the use of doing that?"Taya pulled back her hand in surprise. "Did you reach enlightenment or something? You seem so calm about the whole divorce thing."Truth to be told, Nancy was anything but calm. However, after seeing Becky making a scene downstairs to no avail, Nancy knew there was no point in begging a man who did not love her anymore to take her back. Instead, doing so would only make Yaacob hate her more. Thus, Nancy would do everything in her power to leave a good last impression on Yaacob."You shouldn't be so negative, you know. Maybe Mr. Getson is just t
"This has nothing to do with Benjamin! I came to the decision to divorce you all by myself, okay?" shouted Nancy.All the anger she felt toward him for making her wait came rushing in at that moment. She had never been one to take a fight lying down. Not to mention, she felt she had sacrificed a lot for him, and yet he dared to accuse her like that?"You can take it out on me all you want, but don't ever bring those innocent people in. In any case, I've already told you what I want. So call me when you're free to go to the city hall. By the way, I don't want any of your assets. I'm perfectly well aware that I'm the one in the wrong so I'll exit the marriage with only the clothes on my back."Nancy turned to leave after saying all that. It had been a waste of her time to wait there for him. There were only thirty minutes left until the city hall closed, so there was no way they were going to get there in time, especially if they ran into traffic."I can consider agreeing to the divo
"No, I haven't," answered Nancy.After all, her top priority then was to get over the pain of losing him."By the way, speaking of money, I have to give you something back!"Nancy took out a black credit card from her bag and put it in front of Yaacob. "You gave that to me when we got married, so I'm giving it back to you now!""Keep it. You can continue using it after we're divorced," said Yaacob.After all, he was known for his generosity toward women. That little black credit card did not have a limit. Meaning to say, Nancy could spend all she wanted for the rest of her life. It was definitely more than what she would get if he were to cut her a check.However, Nancy was unwilling to accept his kindness. "No. I don't need it.""You still have college tuition and living expenses to pay. You do need it," said Yaacob."I can pay for the tuition myself. Don't forget I used to be the most popular celebrity before I married Spencer. My assets at that time were..."She suddenly re
Nancy slept for two whole days. It was the longest she had ever slept.She did wake up once in between. She had forgotten about the divorce and everything else after falling asleep, but when she woke up, all the memories came rushing back again.Feeling upset, she decided to call Yvonne to vent. The phone call lasted two hours.She tried to stay calm when talking to Yvonne on the phone; she even took it in stride when the other woman called her stupid for not learning her lesson from her first marriage.However, as soon as she hung up the phone, she remembered that she really had nothing to do with Yaacob anymore, and she could not help but break down and cry. Later, spent from all that crying, she fell asleep again.When she woke up a day later, she felt a little better, but she was starving to the point of almost having no strength to get up from her bed.Nancy took out her phone to check her balance. It was in the negative. Thus, she only allowed herself to order takeout costi
"I went and confirmed the woman they found wasn't her!" Yaacob sat down at the bar and poured himself a glass of red wine.Seeing that he was looking for a drink to drown his sorrows, Randall took the initiative to take out the best bottle in the wine cabinet and give it to him."Yaacob, I've told you to be mentally prepared. Even if Ain survived that year, there has been no news of her for so many years, and no information about her in the database. So her situation isn't really that optimistic. It's possible that she encountered other accidents and either died, or she was no longer the same person she used to be.”"I know! From the moment she framed me, she was never the same as before!" Yaacob swirled the wine glass in his hand. Even though his eyes were following the movement of the wine, they remained exceptionally clear.'I almost forgot how smart he is. Four years of unjust imprisonment should be enough for him to see everything clearly,' thought Randall."So why are you so
Nancy originally planned to ignore whatever Teresa said, but when she heard her mention Grandpa, she could not help but narrow her eyes."Shut your mouth!" she shouted angrily."What? You can dish it out but you can't take it? Why are you getting angry now when you didn't worry about making Grandpa look like a fool at his funeral? You can drop the good-grandaugther-act! You're never getting a penny more than what was written in the will…"Slap!Teresa was not done mocking Nancy when she suddenly felt a searing pain spreading across her cheek.Nancy had slapped her!Teresa covered her cheek and stared at Nancy in surprise as if she could not believe that she had just slapped her."I've already warned you to shut your mouth. Plus, how did I make a fool out of Grandpa at his funeral? You were the one who drugged me then, wasn't it?" asked Nancy.Only then did Teresa realize she had said something she should not have. Thinking on her feet, she quickly explained, "You knew very well
Yaacob stayed in Nancy and Celica's house in Rhea City for a month without leaving.After sending Celica to kindergarten, Yaacob sent Nancy to the company.Nancy always asked him to stop the car two streets away from the company, but that day, Yaacob went a bit further, and she started to get anxious. "Stop the car, quick. Stop going forward. It's the peak hour right now. I can't let anyone see me."Yaacob stopped the car, but he did not unlock the door.He lowered the top of the convertible and asked her, "Is being with me that embarrassing to you?""I'm not with you. This is just a transaction!" Nancy insisted.She could not open the door and noticed that Yaacob had locked it. When she went to unlock it, her hand was pushed down by the man."Don't I make you happy? Is Celica unhappy? Don't you enjoy every night that we're together? You clearly have me in your heart, but why do you keep denying it? Nancy, what happened to your boldness and carefree spirit? Who do you want to im
Nancy had just stopped at Athenapolis to pick up some things she had left with Benson's friends when they had stayed there.She had also wanted to congratulate Rowena and Randall on their marriage and to apologize for not being able to attend their wedding.However, the next day, she could not get up at all.Fearing another intense night like the one before, she decided to book a flight to Rhea City that afternoon.The moment she sat on the plane, Nancy almost collapsed in her seat. Her lower back was aching.When she shut her eyes, her head was inexplicably flooded with certain images.It was like she was under a spell!"Ms., the flight is about to take off. Please switch off your phones," the flight attendant told Nancy.Nancy remembered that she had already turned off her phone.However, she turned around to see Celica looking at her phone unhappily."Sorry."Nancy switched off Celica's phone, but she did not seem happy about it. "Mommy… will Uncle Yaacob call me?""Even
After half a year, Nancy finally returned from America with Celica.Celica held Nancy's hand in one hand and a cat plushie that was almost half her size in another.As soon as they walked out of the VIP channel, Celica's sharp eyes immediately spotted the man who had come to pick them up. She abandoned her plushie as she rushed to him, hands outstretched and waiting to be carried."Uncle Yaacob! Uncle Yaacob!""Celica, don't run so fast!"Nancy could not stop her and could only follow behind, picking up the plushie along with some candy that had dropped from her pocket as she ran.Yaacob hurried forward and immediately scooped Celica up. He smelled the sweet scent of candy."Uncle Yaacob…"Celica hugged Yaacob, nuzzling her head against his. The fine and soft hair that was unique to a child warmed Yaacob's heart.It had been two years, but she had not forgotten him!It seemed like her memory was better than expected. She had probably gotten it from him.Of course, it was als
Randall and Rowena went to the same motel they had the last time.The boss remembered them as the ones who had broken his window, but he did not give them a hard time, warmly welcoming them instead.After all, the money that Randall had given him for it had been enough to replace the windows of the whole building. This time, Randall flexed his financial might again. He pulled out a wad of cash from his wallet and put it on the counter. "Boss, we want an entire floor.""Sir, do you want one room or two?""The whole floor!"Hearing what Randall said, Rowena looked at him in amazement. "Why so many rooms?""Have you forgotten how bad the soundproofing is here?" Randall replied.Rowena was speechless.The hotel owner was a veteran of this. He immediately put the money into the counter drawer and said, "Okay, I'll give you a key to a room on the third floor. I'll go knock on every door to clear the floor out right now. I assure you that you'll have an enjoyable night!"Rowena fel
"How absurd!"Randall's words were not meant to demean her. He just felt that it was too dangerous for the child to be there.Rowena, however, felt like she was being blamed for no reason."Why are you in a restaurant with this girl in the middle of the night?" Rowena asked Randall.Randall did not answer. He walked forward to help secure Dorothy before he took the dangerous weapon off her hands."Rowena, you should bring Sandy back for now."Rowena did not move."It's too dangerous for the both of you to be here. Listen to me!" Randall told her.Rowena did not respond. Instead, it was Dorothy who spoke: "Mr. Smith, why do you think she can just come and go as she pleases? I already told my subordinates that not even a fly is allowed out."Even though Rowena had been captured, she knew that they would not be able to walk free if anything happened to her so the man would not touch her so easily."Mrs. Browning, you just wanted to talk with me."Dorothy really liked talking to
Dorothy and Randall found themselves in a standoff. Suddenly, a hushed report from her subordinate reached Dorothy's ears. "Someone's outside, claiming to have information on Mr. Randall.""Who? Could it be that Yaacob has returned earlier than expected?" Dorothy, determined to prevail over Randall that night, insisted, "Don't let him in; I can't believe he would just barge in!""It's not Mr. Randall. It's a woman, accompanied by a child." The subordinate hesitated before providing more details.Rowena, who had given birth just four months ago, had swiftly regained her pre-pregnancy figure. She wore a navy blue striped shirt knotted at the waist, paired with snug jeans, showing no signs of her previous pregnancy. From behind, she looked slender and youthful, resembling a young girl. Yet, in front, she cradled a baby.The infant, only three or four months old, sported a hat with a few wisps of hair peeking out and a pacifier. The child's intelligent eyes darted around, exploring the
Four months later, the impending presidential election heightened the tension in Athenapolis. Harrison, eyeing reelection, aspired to forge an alliance with the Browning family and assimilate the Getson Group.Simultaneously, at this critical juncture, Yaacob had already partnered with Tom. He opted to collaborate with Yaacob after his unsuccessful bid to become part of the Browning family. Both were cunning strategists with centuries of experience, making their alliance arguably the most formidable.Tom, with backing from overseas financial giants, had a complex and mysterious identity. However, his requirements from Yaacob were surprisingly straightforward. He sought to use Yaacob to advance his political standing.On the flip side, Yaacob needed Tom's support to solidify his position within the Getson family, ensuring it remained stable. The previous presidential transition in Athenapolis had resulted in bloodshed and political turmoil, claiming Xander's life.This time, Randall
Lola pondered her predicament, finding her situation undesirable. She was infertile and struggling to establish stability despite numerous relationships. Her benefactor stood idly by as the original wife attacked her, too hesitant to intervene. After that day, Athenapolis no longer offered a solid ground for Lola.Dorothy sternly cautioned Lola, vowing to teach her a lesson whenever they crossed paths. Leaving Mr. Randall did not lead to greener pastures for Lola. She remained destitute. Rowena, the source of her misfortune, was to blame.Life with Randall had been tolerable. He never mistreated her, though love was absent. However, everything changed when Rowena reappeared. Witnessing Rowena's pregnancy with Randall intensified Lola's resentment, fueling an intense hatred. She harbored a fervent wish for Rowena and the unborn child to die!Lola understood that only Rowena's demise could rekindle hope for her. Unfortunately, Lola was uncertain about the vast power imbalance be
Having finally brought Rowena home, Randall became an aspiring intern dad. Opting against hiring a nanny, he naturally assumed the responsibility of caring for his pregnant wife.He would juggle the demands of running the company and handling household matters. Randall appeared fatigued, yet those with keen observation could discern a tired but content expression on his face. Lately, a newfound joy, previously unseen, frequently illuminated his features—the anticipation of becoming a father.During a visit to the hospital, a woman seated beside Rowena observed her pregnant belly and initiated a conversation, "Your belly is quite prominent. When are you due?""In about a month," Rowena replied."That's wonderful! Congratulations! I saw you during one of my check-ups. Is the man accompanying you each time your husband?" Others looked on with envy, expressing, "My husband isn't as involved. No matter how many times I ask, he never joins me for the appointment."Rowena remained silent