June 11, 2023. Chapter 1-2. Happy Birthday Haylee!
Timothy has had it bad in Los Angeles. The night he and his assistant arrived, the hotel they were supposed to stay in had apparently been overbooked. They were bumped off to another property which was below Timothy's standards. The strange thing was that Clarence Sinclair's assistant was the one who booked the hotel for them. Mister Sinclair was apologetic, so Timothy simply let it pass. It was the hotel's fault and not the secretary's. The following day, Timothy and his assistant searched for another hotel and rested. He went to see Mister Sinclair on the third day, but the latter had successive meetings. Timothy and his assistant waited outside Clarence's office for six hours. He didn't eat because he feared his potential investor would leave, but to his dismay, Mister Sinclair still left, saying he had stomach flu. On the fourth day, Timothy was able to speak to Mister Sinclair, but the entire time, he thought the man was not paying attention. After three hours of discussing
"Oh, my god! Did you lose weight?" Victoria said. Her eyes rounded while studying Charlotte. The two ladies were already inside Victoria's living room, each sitting across from the other. "A little," Charlotte replied, her eyes glued to the watch on Victoria's wrist. In the past, she never minded Victoria's luxurious pieces of jewelry or watches. However, now that she thought about it, Victoria never made it big, so how could she have afforded it? They could be gifts from fans, or they could be gifts from her husband! "How much did you lose?" Victoria asked, studying Charlotte from head to toe. "I don't like it. I hope you won't go back to being malnourish. I didn't like how you looked like a skeleton before!" How Charlotte wanted to roll her eyes. She could not believe how she had listened to Victoria in the past. She responded with a shrug, saying, "I did not lose that much weight, so don't worry. I won't be that thin." Since Charlotte's rebirth, she followed a strict diet.
All prison cells at Swaxon West Correctional Facility were closed at night, but the door was open in one cell. Charlotte jolted as soon as a hand covered her mouth. Whoever was on top of her pushed her frame so firmly that she could barely move. “Adjusting to prison, I see,” It was one of the tattooed female inmates who had constantly watched her. “Don’t worry. I won’t be long. I’m just sending a gift from Victoria -” A scream muffled into the woman’s hand as Charlotte cried in pain. She was stabbed with a fork in her stomach! The unknown inmate only laughed and declared, “We are going to make your life here a living hell.” As soon as the woman retreated, Charlotte shouted, “Help! Help!” *** “Help! Please!” Charlotte fell off her bed and woke up from her dream. Her entire body trembled, remembering the first night she was attacked in prison during her first life. The deafening thunder further made her shiver in her place as Charlotte crawled backward. She hugged her legs an
"Charlotte, I'm here," the man's voice kept her body frozen in place. Her chest raised again and again, and her eyes blinked. Then, with her emotions still in a mess, she threw herself at him, saying, "Liam." Closing her eyes, she savored his scent and wrapped her arms around him. He easily comforted her with his hold. "Liam," she repeated while staying in the same embrace for seconds longer. "I can't believe you are here - wait!" Reality hit her. She peeled off him and asked, "Liam? What are you doing here?" "Chadwick let me in," he revealed. Charlotte could not believe it. Liam was in front of her, sitting in her sofa seat in a white shirt, his sleeves rolled up to his elbows, and his hair was slightly disheveled. It did not reduce the beauty of his face. Instead, he looked more handsome than she remembered him to be. "I wished you were here. Don't you remember telling me that last night?" Liam answered before running his long fingers through his honey-colored hair. He smi
"Tim!" Victoria wrapped her arms around Timothy, seeing him at her apartment door. "I'm glad you are back!" They both stepped inside the apartment before sharing a kiss. When they pulled away, Victoria asked, "Did you miss me?" Seeing the frown on Timothy's face, she pouted and commented, "Must have been a rough trip." Timothy pulled her arms away. He settled his luggage in the hallway and walked to the living room with Victoria. He described, "Rough is an understatement! It was hell! I felt like I was being sabotaged!" Timothy slammed his frame into the sofa seat and angrily reported, "That man - he made it difficult for me! I've never had to beg anyone to invest! Mister Sinclair, however, disrespected me - made me wait for hours, made me pay for a very, very expensive dinner, and in the end, he did not put his money in me!" "Aahh!" He screamed. "I am so frustrated! I don't know how I will ever become the next CEO!" He went on and on, telling Victoria about his misfortunes, and
"You know we can't be seen together in public," Timothy reminded Victoria. "I'll go out first, and then you can follow after ten minutes. Remember, top floor." "Right," Victoria replied. She smiled and answered, "I understand, Tim. I'll call you when I am on my way." Just as Timothy was about to leave the car, he received text messages from Charlotte. In truth, he had been getting messages from his wife since last night, but he had turned off his phone, pretending to be on a flight. Now, all the messages were coming in, and he did not have the time to read them. "Just ignore her!" Victoria proposed. "This is a crucial step in our relationship, Tim. Forget about her for now." "Alright. I'll go ahead," Timothy said. He slowly made his way to the residential building and entered the lobby. He approached the front desk and asked for Hendrick, the agent. While he was inquiring, Timothy heard a familiar voice. His heart raced when he turned to his left. Wide-eyed, he mouthed, 'Charlot
"Charlotte, wave to my followers," Carla encouraged Charlotte the moment they stepped into the penthouse of Atwood Luxury Tower. "Hi! My husband just bought me a penthouse!" Charlotte did as Carla instructed. Charlotte turned to Timothy and called, "Tim, say hi!" Seeing Timothy lost in his thoughts, Charlotte told Carla's fans, "My husband is still a little disappointed that his surprise for me got spoiled. Isn't that right, Love?" "Ah, yes, Love," Timothy replied, his voice breaking in and out. "Timothy Cash is such a doting husband to Charlotte, guys. If you don't know Timothy, his family runs the politics around here. He is the eldest son of Tony and Marian Cash, our very own Mayor and City Councilor. And Charlotte is the granddaughter of Pete Strauss, the former CEO of Strauss Asset Investment. Pete is well known to have funded several charities in the city back in the day," Carla introduced Timothy and Charlotte to her followers while pacing into the penthouse living room.
Everyone looked at each other, deciding what to do with Victoria. She remained on the floor, barely conscious. She was simply humming. "Oh, no. Victoria!" Charlotte acted to be in a panic. She said to her husband, "Tim? The board members? Maybe you should go take Victoria!" "Right!" Timothy was about to pick up Victoria, but Charlotte spoke. "Tim, give Hendrick a tip!" Charlotte asked. "What?" Timothy reacted. "He will get a commission!" "But he has been so nice to me!" Charlotte insisted. "Give him a tip now. Give him a check for five thousand dollars!" She whispered, "The board members will see through your generosity." With that, Timothy did as Charlotte instructed. After giving Hendrick the check, he carried Victoria in his arms and left. *** "Aahh! I can't believe this is happening!" Victoria screamed. She was back in her apartment after Timothy brought her to the hospital. Victoria was released immediately and was told that she only fainted out of stress. "Well,
Dear Beloved Readers, Thank you for supporting me throughout Liam and Charlotte's story. I know many of you wish to continue with this story, but it has already ended. I felt it has just the right amount of closure to conclude this book. I love all your eagerness. This was my first attempt to write a rebirth story, and I hope you enjoyed it. In a way, it was different than most of what I have written so far. Don't forget that this is my entry to the Goodnovel Contest, "Remorse-Revenge-Redemption." Feel free to drop your gems and re-read the book as many times as you wish. Your reads and gems will help me win the contest. So, you are probably wondering what is next for me. I have many requests for Lily and Lucas's story. I will do my best to focus on that, but at the same time, I already have a story in mind for Kenneth. So, let's see. Give me time to rest, recharge my brain, create an outline, and discuss with my editor. I will announce through my social media when my next
In an intimate chapel in Swaxon, rows of seats were aligned with turtle tree leaves. The same were adorned with peony and lilac blooms. Chandeliers hang on the ceiling, including hanging wisteria flowers and candlesticks. Gemstones also hang randomly from above, longer ones particularly bordered the aisle. Liam stood in a floral arch, waiting for his bride. He wore a tailor-fit suit as he held his gaze high, his eyes gleaming in tears. Despite having aged and having formed a few wrinkles on his face, he remained handsome and dignified. All his children stood alongside him. His twin boys were to his right. Scarlett Cecilia and Caleb Chad took the other side. Surprisingly enough, their little guy was cooperating with the ceremony. Smoke machines began to emit vapor towards the back of the chapel, and it signaled everyone who attended the wedding to turn to the aisle and turn on their lanterns. Over fifty small lanterns attached to a stick illuminated Charlotte's path. Most of t
Almost three years had passed. Charlotte and Liam's family had a picnic lunch with Carla and Chadwick. The older kids were done with their meals and enjoying their desserts. Only Caleb Chad was still munching his vegetables next to Charlotte. Liam drank a full glass of water and revealed, "Marian and Tony Cash are getting out today." Charlotte wiped her mouth with a table napkin. She remembered how Timothy's parents tried their best to evade imprisonment by delaying their hearing, but in the end, they were convicted of tax evasion. Marian and Tony were sentenced to five years. Charlotte did not even realize it had been that long. She straightened her posture, saying, "Wow, time flies." "Do you think they will be a problem, though?" Carla asked. "No, they won't," Chadwick assured everyone. "Our men have already spoken to Tony Cash. We have sent the message. If they don't bite, we won't bite back. They know not to mess with the Wrights." "So far, Victoria has not been a proble
Two years had passed. "And this year's World Finance Market award for the country's promising investment company goes to Strauss Asset Investments of Swaxon City!" A round of applause echoed across the venue. Company employees who attended the business gathering screamed for joy. At the same time, the host continued to introduce the company, "By the end of last year, Strauss Asset Investments has profited over three billion dollars while contributing generously to the Heart and Lung Center of Swaxon. The same company has opened two other branches, one in Braeton and another in Capmond. Their expansion granted over three hundred jobs." "Their partner, Gravity Ventures, held the same award three years ago, and today, they lead the finance market with the help of Strauss Asset Investments." The host looked at the party where Charlotte and her team sat and said, "Strauss Asset Investments continues to make smart investment decisions, satisfying the needs of their clients. And it is ex
"I, Paul Strauss, take you, Charlene, to be my wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, until parted by death. This is my solemn vow," Paul said in front of the crowd. Charlene was crying, taking deep breaths. Paul had to wipe the tears from her face before Charlene managed to speak her vows. In Braeton's biggest Cathedral, Paul and Charlene married again. After holding back due to Errol's death, their union was finally renewed. Charlotte was crying in her seat while carrying Peter. The toddler was sleeping in her arms after running around before the wedding could start. Her other boy, Paul Luces, was still at it, giving his nanny a run for it by the Cathedral's grounds. "I feel it, Mother's happiness. I feel that she is very happy with her second chance," Charlotte said. "And Father too," Liam said, looking at Paul's expression. Charlotte agreed. Paul's eyes were gliste
"Breathe in. Breathe out. Push along with your contractions - I'm so happy to be here right now. Thank you, heavens, for this opportunity," Scarlett said while holding Charlotte's hand. She cried, "My beautiful daughter-in-law is giving me another wonderful grandchild, and I am here to witness it all." Scarlett Wright got her wish come true. Liam's flight got delayed due to air traffic in Swaxon. Scarlett became Charlotte's automatic companion as she gave birth. Charlotte pushed, feeling the pain running down her pelvis. She gasped and was about ready to make another push when Scarlett said, "Don't be afraid. Mom's here. I'll be your strength. Take as much energy as you need from me -" "Okay, Mother. I got it," Charlotte said, trying not to interrupt her mother-in-law. "Arrggh." Scarlett was multitasking. She leaned sideways to see what was happening between Charlotte's legs. Then, she announced, "The baby is crowning!" "You can do it, Charlotte! You can do it!" Scarlett added, le
"So this is how it will work," Charlotte said. She was wearing a white robe around her, and so was her husband. "Liam and I will reveal the gender of Chadwick's and Carla's baby, and they will announce ours." "Everyone got it?" Charlotte asked, giving a thumbs up to their family members. "Liam and I will go first." "We are excited!" Scarlett screamed. "We are all curious why you both are wearing robes!" "That's because," Liam said. "Inside these robes are the truth about Carla's and Chadwick's baby's gender." Carla held Chadwick's hand from her seat and said, "I'm feeling nervous." The couple was back at Samantha's and Ethan's mansion to have the gender reveal party, which every one of the Wrights, based in Braeton City, attended. Pete and Cecile had traveled with Charlotte and Liam, whereas Paul, Charlene, and Lucinda were just in town. Carla had no problems with the venue because it gave her brother and mother an alibi for a longer trip. If the event were in Swaxon, it would
"Charlotte?" Frank called. "Should we postpone the meeting?" Charlotte opened her eyes and realized she was in the conference room, having a meeting with the executives. They had a short break while the internet was being restored, and Charlotte took a moment to doze off in her chair. A chuckle left her lips. Charlotte reasoned, "Sorry. It's the pregnancy hormones." "Oh, I know. My wife also suddenly sleeps in the middle of anything," Xander teased. "But you always came back rocking, Boss. We have no complaints." "Internet's back up, Boss," Ming said. "Right," Charlotte said before looking at the screen before her. "Carry on." "As you can see, Boss, our competitor, A&D Mutual Fund, has followed our investment tactics. I can't help but be annoyed," Ming remarked. Charlotte smiled. A&D Mutual Fund was the competitor company that supposedly hired Shane Westly, Jim Ash, and Billy White. Even Xander jumped into working with them in Charlotte's past life. However, with the knowledg
" You found me all messed upYou found me down on my luckSo lost, but then I woke up in love" ~ Chadwick's and Carla's wedding party was a blast. They entered, dancing to the tune of Woke Up in Love by Kygo, Gryffin, and Calum Scott. Carla raised her arm, lifting her bouquet as the guests congratulated them. Visitors included some of her followers on social media, her co-actors from Pacific Lifeguards, co-workers of Chadwick within Liam's security team, Charlotte's and Liam's family, and Boris. While Carla fluidly danced to the music, Chadwick looked stiff but tried to dance along. "Go Chadwick! Go, Chadwick! Haha!" Charlotte laughed while clapping her hands. She turned to her husband and encouraged, "Look here and cheer Chadwick on!" Liam shook his head the entire time. He said, "Just let me remember Chadwick as a stiff lad. I can't imagine him dancing." "Aww. This is another side of Chadwick that I haven't seen before," Scarlett remarked, smiling at Chadwick. She and her hu