Mrs. Charlotte clasped her hands under her chest as her husband spoke. "Why do you ask that?""I'm just curious," replied Mr. Myron."Marrying Jaffin was my dream, but it all vanished when he married Vania," answered Mrs. Charlotte. "And I never used you as a rebound. You came at the right time, and I fell in love with you before we got married, so I wasn't forced to marry you. Are you satisfied now?"Mr. Myron smiled and nodded. "Thank you." He turned and walked away.***Time passed quickly. For a month, Mrs. Charlotte, Mr. Myron, and Fanny stayed at Marvin's residence.Fanny's intention to live at Marvin's house to separate or harm Stella was not easy to carry out. She couldn't get close to Stella because Marvin constantly protected her. The woman was practically glued to the man she loved for almost 24 hours.Stella always accompanied him to the company, and at home, they spent time together, never being apart. This frustrated Fanny."It seems we can't do anything to separate them
A kiss landed on Stella's cheek as Marvin leaned over her while she lay on the bed. Disturbed from her sleep, Stella immediately opened her eyes. She saw Marvin smiling at her "Why does Monday come so quickly?" Stella said, turning onto her side."Why?" Marvin wrapping his arm around his wife from behind. "Don't you want to come to the office?"Stella shook her head. "It's not that I don't want to be with you, but I get bored there. I have nothing to do and I'm not sure what to occupy myself with.""Alright then, you don't have to come to the office. Besides, Mia is at home. You can spend time with her, go out, shop, or do whatever you want with her. I'll arrange for bodyguards to protect you so Fanny can't do anything bad to you.""Are you sure it's safe?""Four bodyguards should be enough to protect you if you want to go out. Or is that not enough? Six? Eight? Ten?""Ugh! Don't overdo it. I'm not the president's wife. I'd draw too much attention if I go out with so many guards. Two
Fanny and Mrs. Charlotte emerged from the room after their private conversation. As they exited, Fanny's eyes fixed on Stella, who had just entered her room upstairs."She didn't go to the office with Marvin as usual?" Fanny murmured.Mrs. Charlotte, hearing Fanny's comment, glanced in the same direction. She saw Stella entering her room. "Don't even think about messing with her. There are guards at her door, and they won't let us in. So it's pointless to go upstairs.""I know, Mom. I'm just wondering why she didn't go to the office with Marvin. She usually follows him diligently.""I don't know, and frankly, I don't care.""Well, I don't care either. Now, let's have breakfast. I'm starving."Mrs. Charlotte nodded, and they walked towards the dining room. However, they stopped at the entrance to the dining room. They saw Mia still sitting there, eating her breakfast. Seeing Mia, Fanny was reminded of the plan she discussed with Mrs. Charlotte earlier."It seems like the right time to
Mia sat on the living room sofa as soon as she got home. She and Stella had just returned from the mall after a shopping trip."I'm going straight upstairs," Stella said.Mia smiled and nodded.As soon as Stella entered her room, Fanny, who had been peeking from behind her door and waiting for their return, came out and walked over to Mia. She intended to execute her plan of stirring up Mia against Stella."Is that all you bought?" Fanny asked, sitting on the main sofa. "You two went out for almost four hours shopping, and you only brought back three paper bags? Did Stella refuse to pay for your shopping or what?"Mia, hearing Fanny, remained silent."Aren't you jealous of your sister? She can buy anything she wants without having to work hard. Not to mention her queen-like life, pampered by Marvin and guarded by many bodyguards. And you? Pathetic!""Can't you just shut up and stop talking?" Mia retorted, getting annoyed by Fanny's constant jabs about her life. "What happens in my lif
"Mommy, I need you to do something," Fanny said as Mrs. Charlotte entered her room.Mrs. Charlotte furrowed her brows in confusion. She sat on the edge of the bed next to Fanny and then asked, "Do something? Do what?""I have a new plan.""What new plan?""Mom, Mia can't be provoked at all. Instead, I'm the one getting heated because she turns my words back on me. It made me so angry, and unfortunately, Marvin saw what I did to Mia on the CCTV."Mrs. Charlotte exhaled after Fanny spoke. "It seems pointless for us to stay here. We can't do anything to separate them. And just now, you said your plan to provoke Mia failed because she can't be provoked. And Marvin saw what you did? Dear, it seems you and Marvin are not meant to be. Maybe it's best for us to accept the situation. Marvin is not your destiny.""No, Mom! What are you saying? Marvin is my destiny He will be mine. If one plan doesn't work, we still have another. I just said I have a new plan, and I need your help. I'm sure this
The two guards standing in front of Stella's room immediately stood at attention and closed the door upon seeing Mrs. Charlotte's presence."I'm not going into your lady's room!" Mrs. Charlotte snapped, irritated by their readiness as if facing an evil enemy. "I need to speak with her sister, not your lady!" she added, glaring at them.She knocked on Mia's door, and shortly after, the door opened. Mia furrowed her brows upon seeing Marvin's mother standing at her door."Yes?" Mia said."May I come in? I need to talk to you for a moment."Mia nodded hesitantly, then allowed Mrs. Charlotte to enter.Mrs. Charlotte closed the door tightly to ensure no one would hear them. "Are you tidying up?" she asked.Mia remained silent but nodded, confirming Mrs. Charlotte's statement."Are you staying in this house?" Mrs. Charlotte asked again as she walked towards the sofa near the balcony. She sat down."Yes, but not for long. Mr. Marvin said that soon all of my family's assets will be returned,
"How about it? Will you do it?" asked Mrs. Charlotte.Mia frowned, unsure of what to say. She was being offered to become Mr. Marvin's wife. Who wouldn’t want that? But the problem was, Stella is her sister."I...""Come on, Mia. Think about it carefully."Mia remained silent, only staring at Mrs. Charlotte."Madam, I don't know what to say," Mia said, confused. "I'm not sure things will go as you wish. Doesn’t Mr. Marvin love Stella? I think it will be very difficult to take Mr. Marvin from Stella. Besides, Mr. Marvin doesn't like me. He only thinks of me as his sister. If he wasn’t attracted to the beautiful Fanny, why would he be attracted to me?""Hey... don't you have confidence? You're beautiful, dear." Mrs. Charlotte tucking Mia's hair behind her ear. "I’m sure Marvin will fall in love with you eventually. Love comes with time, doesn’t it? The same thing happened to me. I once had my heart broken by someone I loved who married another woman. Then, I got close to Marvin’s father
Stella slowly removed Marvin’s hand from around her waist, then got out of bed. She opened the bedside drawer, took something out, and headed to the bathroom.Once inside the bathroom, Stella opened the pregnancy test kit and used it immediately. She hadn’t had her period for almost a month, and she suspected she might be pregnant, so she decided to check with the test kit.A few minutes later.Stella covered her mouth in surprise when she saw the result of the test. "I’m... pregnant?" Stella murmured, jumping up and down with joy, accidentally knocking over a bottle on the sink.She quickly picked up the bottle and put it back on the sink. Then she looked again at the pregnancy test she was holding. "But is this valid? What if it’s not? Should I check with a doctor first? If I’m really pregnant, then I’ll tell Marvin. I don’t want to disappoint him if this is not accurate."There was a knock on the door. Stella immediately turned around."Darling? Are you okay?" Marvin asked from out
Delvin stood in front of Emily's apartment door, his eyes filled with doubt and hope. His hand continuously pressed the doorbell, but there was no sign that the door would open."Emily? Darling? Are you in there? Open the door, I’m back, Darling," Delvin's voice was full of regret.He stood with his hands in his pockets, feeling the cold air seeping in through the gap under the door. Delvin took a deep breath, trying to calm himself. His heart was in turmoil, remembering the hurtful words he had once said and his efforts to make things right.Since the incident that nearly cost Emily her life, and after spending difficult times in Paris to reflect, Delvin had decided he couldn’t keep holding onto his anger. He wanted to return and make amends. He wanted to apologize and hoped that Emily would give him a chance to explain everything.He no longer cared about the mistakes Emily had made. After all, Emily had changed and was no longer the person she used to be. So, he decided to come bac
Delvin parked his car in front of the hospital, the tires screeching as he stopped near the emergency room door. Marvin, his face full of tension and tears, quickly jumped out of the back seat. He carried the unconscious Stella and ran towards the emergency room door.Delvin followed Marvin swiftly, fear evident on his face. Meanwhile, Emily, who was a few steps behind them, walked slowly. Her heart felt heavy, as if each step carried a greater burden.Emily watched Delvin’s back, busy and completely ignoring her. “He says he loves her?” she murmured with pain. “But what’s happening now? He doesn’t care about me.”Tears began to flow down her cheeks. She felt isolated in a situation that should have been full of care. Delvin, who should have been supporting her, was instead focused entirely on Stella and Marvin. Emily felt a deep heartache, feeling neglected when she needed support the most.With her head bowed, Emily continued her steps, trying to hold back her tears. In her mind, al
Marvin, Stella, Dariel, and Delvin stood at the edge of the cliff, their eyes fixed on Emily, who was dangling there, gripping tightly to a tree root that pierced through the ground. Her face was pale, tears streamed down her cheeks, and her body trembled with overwhelming fear. Below her, the abyss gaped like a black maw, ready to swallow her at any moment."Darling?" Delvin shouted from above, his voice hoarse with barely concealed anxiety. "Grab my hand, I'll pull you up!" His hand stretched out toward Emily, trying to reach her trembling fingers.Emily looked down at the depth awaiting her below. Fear enveloped her, making her sobs even more uncontrollable. "I'm scared," her voice barely audible, drowned in heart-wrenching sobs."You'll be okay!" Marvin's voice followed, filled with confidence and hope. He lowered his body closer to the edge of the cliff, extending his hand alongside Delvin's. "Now grab our hands, mine and Delvin's. We'll help you up."Stella stood not far from th
Fanny stared out the villa window. "Has he left yet?" she asked without turning, her voice firm with a hint of impatience.Willy, the brother of the deceased man she once loved, kept talking after bringing Emily here, which only irritated her further. So, with cunning, Fanny sent him away to buy food for the evening, using it as an excuse to keep him away while she executed her plan.One of her henchmen nodded, his face expressionless. "Yes, Miss. He's gone far," he replied curtly.Fanny sighed in relief, a thin, meaningful smile curling on her lips. "Okay, bring the girl!" she ordered coldly, her gaze shifting to Emily, who lay helpless in the corner of the room.Emily tried to struggle, her body writhing in vain on the cold floor. "Mmmhhh..." Her screams were muffled by the cloth stuffed in her mouth, only the rustle of fear could be heard. Her wide eyes, filled with panic, welled up with tears as she watched Fanny approach with a terrifying gaze.Fanny’s men moved quickly, lifting
Marvin stepped into the company cafeteria, his forehead furrowed when he saw only Zaline and Daniel sitting together at one of the tables.“Just the two of you? Where’s Emily? Where did she go?” Marvin asked, his voice filled with confusion.Zaline and Daniel exchanged glances before Daniel responded, “She didn’t show up, and we haven’t heard anything from her.” He sighed, showing his phone to Marvin. “I’ve tried calling her several times, but her number’s not active.”Marvin frowned, a mix of confusion and concern crossing his face. “Did she request leave from the division head?” he asked, trying to find an explanation.Daniel shook his head, his expression mirroring the same confusion. “No, I even checked with the division head, and there’s no word from her today. It’s strange; she usually informs the division head if she’s not coming in.”Marvin remained silent for a moment, his mind racing through unpleasant possibilities. Without saying another word, he reached into his pocket an
Delvin gripped the steering wheel with one hand while the other slapped his forehead in frustration. "Damn it, my phone! I left my phone in the room," he muttered, exasperated. He had just realized that his phone was still at Emily's apartment.Earlier, before heading out to pick Emily up from work, he had decided not to bring his phone because its battery was dead. So, he had plugged it in to charge. "How am I supposed to contact Emily without my phone?" Delvin grumbled, annoyed with himself.Quickly, he turned the steering wheel and headed back toward Emily's apartment.Delvin drove fast but cautiously.Delvin's car finally stopped in front of Emily's apartment building. He immediately got out of the car and looked around. His eyes fell on Emily, who was following someone wearing a black hoodie. Delvin's heart pounded with worry."Who is she with?" Delvin murmured, his lips pressing into a tight line. "She’s not sneaking around behind my back, is she?" Confused, Delvin decided to fo
Delvin gently squeezed Emily's hand as they stood in front of the apartment building. The night was beginning to fall, wrapping the city in a blanket of twinkling lights in the distance.He gazed into his lover’s eyes, trying to ensure that Emily really didn’t mind his job that took up so much of his time. “Darling, I might be back a little late tonight,” he said softly, with a hint of worry in his tone. “Weekends are usually very busy at the restaurant. Are you okay with me leaving you alone for so long?”Emily, who had been attentively gazing at Delvin’s face, smiled faintly. The warmth in her eyes made Delvin feel slightly more at ease. "It’s fine," she replied in a soothing voice. “You always come home very late on weekends. I’m getting used to it.” Her sweet smile widened as she added, "Besides, before you, I was always alone. So, it’s okay, darling."Delvin sighed in relief, but there was still an uneasy feeling gnawing at his heart. He knew how hectic work was on weekends, but
"Do you want to know something about Mrs. Daisy?" Marvin asked his father.Mr. Myron immediately set aside the cake he was holding. "Why?" he asked, his tone reflecting deep curiosity."A month ago, I happened to meet Mr. Emrick in detention. He was furious when he saw me and cursed at me—he cursed at me harshly and continuously, Dad."Mr. Myron's brow furrowed, his expression turning to confusion and concern. "Cursed at me too? Why?" he asked, clearly puzzled and not fully understanding the situation. "I don't feel like I ever caused him any trouble. I never communicated with him, so why would he curse at me? I haven't wronged him.""He hates you because of Mrs. Daisy," Marvin said.Mr. Myron raised an eyebrow, waiting for further explanation, but what Marvin said next was quite shocking."Apparently, during their marriage, Mrs. Daisy never loved him. Mr. Emrick said that Mrs. Daisy was indeed his wife, but her heart was never his. Even until she died, her heart still belonged to the
Marvin glanced at Dariel, who was seated across from him, with a serious and tense expression.“It’s been over a month, and still no trace of her?” Marvin asked, his voice low but demanding.Dariel, slightly hunched over, slowly shook his head. “I suspect she’s fled the city, maybe even the country, with a fake identity. Just like what she did to the man at the scene of Lily’s accident. Damian too… he was a wanted man back then, wasn’t he? But he managed to leave the country with a fake identity,” Dariel explained, his tone filled with suspicion.Hearing this, Marvin felt the heavy burden on his shoulders growing even heavier. He leaned back in his chair, letting out a long sigh, trying to calm the turmoil inside him. “So what now? Just let her get away? No way!” Marvin declared firmly, his voice booming with restrained anger. “I want her behind bars, suffering even more than her father!”Dariel looked at Marvin calmly, understanding his friend’s anger and frustration. “I’ve already s