Connor gently pushed the door open and stepped into the room. The most powerful man in Solaria had become a mess. Jackson was right in the middle of the room, curled up on the ground and clutching Serenity's clothes in his arms. Photos of Serenity from childhood to adulthood were spread across the floor in disarray. Serenity smiled sweetly in all the photos, precisely why it was so heartbreaking."Mr. Valor," Connor said softly, "The company needs you to take charge as a leader again. Some projects that are about to be launched require your approval as well. If you continue like this—""Still no news of Serenity?" Jackson interrupted Connor, his voice hoarse. Jackson did not open his eyes. His eyes remained fluttered closed, and he continued to surround himself with her scent, embracing the person he loved most. He did not want to wake up from this fantasy, because if he did, it would be endless pain."No…" Connor responded. It had been more than forty days since the crash. The
"The video surveillance camera positioned outside of the security office caught someone dropping off the baby. He looked like Walter, Master Zack's secretary," the butler explained.Elliot could not resist adding, "This child… He looks like you when you were a child." Elliot had seen Jackson when he was born. He remembered him crying at the door of the Valor Residence in his young father's arms.The young Jude had hoped that Master Zack would accept his wife for the child's sake, but Master Zack remained hard-hearted. He did not care about his grandson and decided to abandon his son."You can take the child back to the Valor family, but don't even think about letting that woman get in here!" was what Master Zack had said, and Jude later left the Valor Residence with the baby in his arms.Elliot looked at the baby in his arms, which reminded him of Mr. Valor as a baby back then. Jackson stiffened, and his lifeless eyes widened in surprise. He stared at the baby like he had seen
Connor's heart sank. That urn? Could it be? Connor did not dare to think further. He could only turn his head and nervously look at Jackson.Jackson froze, his eyes red and his penetrating gaze staring motionlessly at the urn in Walter's hand."Serenity. Where is she?" After a long silence, Jackson finally managed to say something."She's right here," Walter answered, but Jackson acted like he never heard the answer.Jackson asked again, his voice sharp this time, "Where is she?!"Walter chuckled. "Mr. Valor, did you think there was any chance of her surviving after falling into the sea? She was pregnant. She was lucky enough to save a child." His perfectly normal answer was enough to trigger Jackson. Jackson almost lunged at Walter, but Walter held the urn higher and stopped him. "If you don't mind spilling her ashes on the ground, you can swing your fist down."Jackson's fists stopped. Trembling, he snatched the urn from Walter and hugged it tight.Ashes? Why ashes?! When Ja
All of this was in Master Zack's script, but maybe the only thing surprising was that Serenity readily sacrificed her own life for Jackson's sake.Although Master Zack never thought it was possible, he still arranged a way for Serenity to live. Precisely because he thought it was impossible, he only made a plan to let Serenity survive but did not arrange the next steps. 'Seems like I'll have to decide!' Walter thought to himself, wondering whether he was doing the right thing.Master Zack wanted the head of the Valor family with no weaknesses, and Serenity was Mr. Valor's greatest weakness.Unfortunately, Master Zack had ultimately lost the bet to Mr. Valor and Serenity. If Master was still alive and had witnessed this, would he change his mind?Would Master Zack approve of what he had done? Walter glanced down at the unconscious Jackson, a different kind of emotion stirring in his heart."Mr. Valor, if Serenity does love you deeply, she'll return to your life one day." Walter
Jackson was smiling and crying, mourning in pain and sorrow. Lucas could not say anything after seeing Jackson in such a state. When he tried to speak, the words just got stuck in his throat.Not long after that, Lucas left Solaria with the task of growing the Gomez Group's overseas businesses. It was not a task that required him to do it himself, but he did not want to stay in Solaria anymore. The memories he had in Solaria made him feel suffocated and miserable.Lucas constantly thought about his regrets. If he had not ignored Serenity out of jealousy, which pushed her to Jackson for help, maybe none of this would have happened. He was partially the reason Serenity had gotten back with Jackson.Lucas thought maybe he should have been reckless for once. Take Serenity away at all costs, even if it might be against her will, even if she still loved Jackson. Serenity might hate him, but at least she would still be alive.Lucas was still lost in his thoughts when a familiar figure wal
Caleb continued, "But try not to mention her name again. Jackson doesn't seem to care anymore, but he doesn't like it brought up either.""How can he get over her?!" Lucas was still in disbelief.Caleb shrugged. "Why wouldn't he? She's just another woman. A man like Jackson has no shortage of women who like him. But it's not often to find a woman who can give birth to a son like his."The thought of the little boy from the Valor family made Caleb tremble. The five-year-old boy was too smart with an abnormally high IQ, and only Jackson could keep that kid in line. Caleb felt defeated thinking about his frustrating experience with the little kid. Fortunately, Micah was not his son, as the boy would have overpowered him.Lucas's face darkened. Just a woman?! But Jackson had almost gone crazy because of a woman like her. Could he really let go of his feelings for her? Lucas thought, finishing his drink in a gulp. Then, he strode to Jackson."Hey, Lucas!" Caleb grunted. What was Luca
"Jackson..." Lucas tried to say something, but Caleb quickly rushed over and stopped him."Jackson, Lucas is drunk and talking nonsense. Don't mind him," Caleb told Jackson and tried to drag Lucas out of trouble.Lucas refused to leave. Not just yet. He told Caleb, "Let go. I have to talk to him. There's something I need to know.""Hey! It's rare for you to be back. Why worry about this? Why not let me take you to some new exciting places in Solaria instead?" Caleb quickly suggested.Jackson suddenly spoke. "Caleb, just let him go. Since he insists, let him ask me."'Oh, dear God! Please don't get into a fight here!' Caleb sighed in his heart and had no choice but to let go of Lucas.Lucas stared at Jackson, who had a constant half-smile on his face. Somehow, he felt that something was strange about him. Perhaps five years was enough to make someone feel like a stranger again. Lucas feared meeting Jackson and had been deliberately avoiding meeting Jackson. Somehow, meeting Jackso
Micah was the only exception. Mr. Valor did not care about anyone around him, probably except for Micah. Although they got along, Mr. Valor and Micah treated each other coldly. Connor could not help but sigh as he thought about Mr. Valor and Micah's interaction. He wondered how it would be if Serenity had survived. If Mr. Valor had not forgotten his love for Serenity, Mr. Valor would have doted on Micah and treasured him. Maybe he would love his son as much as an ordinary father would do instead of being this cold with Micah.Unfortunately, there had to be some kind of trade-off. Mr. Valor could live on because he had forgotten his love for Serenity. And he got to watch Micah grow up!"Well, Mr. Valor, you really loved Mrs. Valor… You did in the past," Connor answered."I loved her?" Jackson snorted. Whenever people around him had told him about his relationship with Serenity, he listened to it like a story. Jackson felt like an outsider, even though it was his story. It was like