June 25, 2023. 1 Chapter only. This is a make up for last Wednesday's missing update. The next chapter will be tomorrow afternoon.
[Taking Arthur and the board of directors for lunch. Your grandfather will be joining us] Charlotte read the update from Liam. She checked her watch and smiled. She had enough time to kill before she would get "unfriendly" with Liam. She reminded Arthur's secretary about her appointment with TV producers Victor Petrov and his wife, Maria Petrov. Charlotte recalled how the mini-series became a local hit in her previous life! It was thanks to the compelling story that revolved around beach lifeguards. Plus, all the actors wore sexy swimwear. Who didn't want to see beautiful men and women in their most daring attire? The series was called Pacific Lifeguards, and she intended to invest part of the company's money in it. It was only a small catch, but the investment would be short-term with a high return, which was still beneficial. What truly made it attractive for Charlotte was that this series paved many opportunities for Victoria because she was cast as one of the characters in th
Charlotte's brows furrowed. At first sight, Liam shoved something edible into her mouth! She stared into his green eyes as she munched what seemed like... dark chocolate?' "Wha - is - his?" Her words were silenced into her mouth as she swallowed the treat. Liam was inches from her. He smirked and replied, "Dessert. Dark chocolate." Charlotte, "..." Immediately, Charlotte's eyes become hooded. Her lips twitched in annoyance. She saw Liam chuckle, his hand over his mouth as he peeled away from her. He did not say anything. Instead, he grabbed her wrist and walked her into the living room. A box of dark chocolate and a bottle of wine was ready for her. Liam urged her to sit, declaring, "It's time for dessert." Charlotte's eyes thinned. It was as if her eyes had shut. She swore she growled in irritation too. On the other hand, her reaction made Liam laugh. He was so amused that his face turned red. He said, "You should see yourself right now -" "This isn't the dessert I want!"
"Charlotte, your hormones are still significantly imbalanced. With the progesterone I have prescribed, there should have been a slight improvement already," the doctor suggested. "But there is none." "There were only two factors that I could think of. One is body fat, and the other is stress. Since you are losing weight, it is your stress level." Doctor Misha studied her blood test results again and revealed, "Especially since another hormone in her body, called cortisol, had also increased." "Our body would produce cortisol in response to stress, and having high amounts of it can deplete our ability to produce progesterone," the doctor informed. "Again, Charlotte, you came to me because of your problem conceiving a child. I will do everything to help you, but I can only do so much. You also have to help yourself." 'Rest for two months.' The words echoed in her head. 'Timothy. Victoria. The plan.' Charlotte thought about her objectives, but was it all worth it if she could not conce
It wasn't long ago that Liam could only dream about this moment; to have Charlotte, to kiss her and make her go down on her knees while taking him. 'And it won't be long now, and she will be my wife,' Liam claimed it. 'Exactly how I had always wanted.' Liam still could not believe that Timothy let her go. Timothy was shallow, but Liam gained from his loss. One day, he will flaunt Charlotte in front of Timothy, proudly let her cling to his arms, and make that bastard see the gem he had lost. Charlotte was so beautiful. The way she teased him, tasting him while looking at him, sent him into euphoria. Her gleaming lips were perfectly wrapped around his girth, and her slender fingers held his member steady. With how Charlotte was sucking his length with enthusiasm, Liam's skin formed goosebumps in satisfaction. He repeatedly hissed out his desire, "Oh, god, this is fucking amazing." His blood was shooting up to his manhood, and he was getting harder by the second. He swore he had
"I am sexually frustrated right now," Liam admitted while hugging Charlotte at the door. He kissed her cheek and neck before suggesting, "Let's just... ignore my family and let them wait downstairs." A chuckle left Charlotte's lips. She withdrew from the hug and objected, "No. We can't do that! What would your parents think of me?" She kissed his lips and said, "We will -" Charlotte flushed, adding, "We will just return to whatever we were doing later." "If they leave," Liam complained. He let out a low growl. His eyes narrowed as he cupped Charlotte's chin. He described, "I almost had you - I was there -" "You have me, and I have two months of being with you, remember?" Charlotte pointed out. "Now, let's go and get this over and done with!" The walk to the living room seemed like a challenging job. Charlotte was like pulling a bear out the door and down the stairs. When they finally arrived, Charlotte was met with a very gleeful welcome. "Sister-in-law!" Four sexy and incredib
Scarlett waved goodbye at Liam and Charlotte, saying, "I'll visit you from -" "If you don't mind, Mother. Please visit us next week," Liam asked. Charlotte saw how his eyes thinned as he begged, "Please." "He wants his alone time with his woman, Kitten," Liam's father, Kaleb, told his wife. "Oh. Silly me. I forgot about that part of the relationship," Scarlett said before winking. "Take care, you two. And Liam? We love you, son." "Love you, Liam!" Kristoff said while rolling down the window of Levin's car. "As weird as it sounds, we all miss you, Bro!" Lewis said. They drove out in two cars, and Liam sighed when they were eventually gone. He said, "Finally. I thought they would never leave." "Stop that!" Charlotte turned to Liam. She hugged the side of his frame and said, "You have an amazing family, and they love you." Liam turned to her. His arms were around her waist. He said, "I recognize how I have a great family, but they ruined a perfect moment just hours ago." "Well
NEWS FLASH: Timothy Cash, the recently divorced son of Tony Cash, was seen chasing a woman on the streets of Swaxon. This woman was said to be the third party, resulting in his divorce. So who is this woman? Her name is Victoria Walton. Finally, we have uncovered the facts of this woman's identity. She is a model and actress in Swaxon City who has made it to a few national commercials. The most shocking part of her background was how Victoria Walton was apparently Charlotte Strauss's long-time best friend. Imagine being betrayed by the person you trusted the most? *** With Victoria, Timothy and his parents read the article that had surfaced online. They were in the living room of the Cash mansion, trying to solve the problem. "My office had already contacted the website host. They are putting the article down," Tony revealed. "But it's already out! The article gained over fifty thousand views!" Marian retorted. "We tried so much to prevent the details of Tim's divorce from
"As one of the legal counsel for Miss Strauss, I will speak on her behalf," the lawyer who announced was Mae. She made the statement in one of the conference rooms of the Diamond Hotel Plus, Swaxon. "For almost a year, my client was wrongly medicated by a local clinic in Swaxon, The Serenity Fertility Clinic. The malpractice resulted in Miss Strauss' hormonal imbalance, causing cysts in her ovaries. Which is why Miss Strauss is filing a lawsuit against the said clinic," Mae added. "She is currently receiving treatment to correct the damage that has been done. Because of this, Miss Strauss cannot face the media. We want to point out a few things in response to Mister Cash and his family's statement. Miss Strauss was asked to sign an agreement where she could not divulge information about the divorce, but this part of the arrangement was already breached by Mister Cash, following his family's press conference. Thus, it is only fair that we air out Miss Strauss' side," Mae added. "M
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