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When Marlie sat on the couch pretending to look all sad and pitiful, Chad didn't spare the time to squat in front of her trying to console her.He held her stained face in his hand and wiped the fake tears off Marlie's face. His words were soothing as he assured her, "There's no need for these tears, Charlie. It's okay, hush. Those media know nothing and write nonsense. Shhh... shhh... Hush now okay? Don't cry please." Chad tried hard to pacify her. Seeing her sad eyes really tugged at his heart which was something new. Chad had never seen Charlie this sad ever since they started dating and even after their marriage. Well, except for the day she found out the truth regarding who he truly loves. It was an unpleasant day for both of them but Chad didn't feel as awful as he was feeling now, looking at her sorrowful eyes, which were brimmed with tears.Chad gazed at her with concern evident in his eyes. On the opposite side of Marlie, Spark observed her with disdain. At that moment, he
Upon arriving at his study, Chad proceeded to open the entrance to his wine cellar, retrieve a bottle of wine, and make his way to Charlie's room instead of their shared bedroom. Before this, he had requested a servant to bring him two glasses.At that moment, his only intention was to gaze upon the ashes of Charlie, whom he believed to be Marlie. Sitting before the ash, a smirk emerged at the corner of Chad's lips. He couldn't help but find the situation strangely absurd. Letting out a sigh, he spoke, "Hey, little pumpkin... Today, I am here to celebrate with you. Though you managed to ruin the day, it was nevertheless significant for me."Chad didn't divert his attention from the ashes even as the servant entered the room with the two glasses, nor when the servant exited.As his eyes rested upon the meticulously crafted wooden box containing the ashes, he mockingly inquired, "Why... why are you staring at me in such a way? Could it be jealousy?" Snickering disdainfully, he proceed
Marlie appeared troubled as she exited the bathroom. Although she recognized the man in her memories as Chad, she was unsure of what to do.What could she do when the man she despised and enjoyed her intimacy with him turned out to be none other than Chad? Moreover, she recalled nothing beyond that kiss from years ago. What troubled Marlie more was how she would confront Chad about what had transpired."Marlie, think! Concentrate, damn it. How can you be devoid of any ideas at such a critical moment? Did that kiss render your mind blank? Idiot!" She furiously racked her brain, but it seemed to betray her."Damn it, why can't I rely on this damn brain when I need it the most!" She cussed herself, knowing that she always neglected her rationality in favor of her emotions. Perhaps it was no surprise that her mind failed her, or maybe she was burdened by pressure and frustration.Why wouldn't she be if she simply repeated the events of years ago just a few moments ago? "I was foolish not t
The following day, Chad prepared for his departure to the office. This presented the perfect opportunity for Silvia to confront Marlie, as she entered their room just as he left for breakfast. Ever since Charlie returned from her sister's place, Silvia was well aware that she had brought nothing but trouble into their lives. Silvia was certain that Charlie had the hidden pictures safely which were in her possession, if not, how had they ended up being leaked?Chad was not the culprit, as his utmost concern was for the well-being and reputation of their family. Audrey would never dare to be involved, as it would jeopardize her friendship with Angelina. While Audrey may be clever, she would never go against her own brother. Therefore, the only logical person with a motive for such an act was Charlie herself.Silvia made her way to their room and coincidentally encountered Marlie as she emerged from the bathroom. Upon spotting Marlie, Silvia directed a piercing stare in her direction
In preparation for her breakfast, Marlie readied herself and proceeded downstairs. She needed food to patiently await the afternoon news with joy.In the hallway, Marlie noticed Vien and offered her a displeased smile. She had not forgotten what Vien had said to her the previous night. However, Marlie remained unsettled by the news that Vien had for her instead.In the dining room, the three Baristanas sat eagerly awaiting breakfast. Audrey felt compelled to inquire from her brother, "Did they transfer Carolina to my department per your instructions?" Chad nodded, confirming the transfer.She couldn't understand why Chad had moved Carolina to another department. Carolina was not lazy, but rather efficient. "So, why the transfer?" Audrey, still behaving like the brat she was raised to be, raised her voice at her brother, seeking an answer.She didn't need to yell, but she was correct in her actions. Chad may be the CEO of the company, but she was also a part of the same company, specifi
Marlie's heart raced as she listened to Spark's words. She had been considering telling Chad everything and leaving, but Spark wanted to complicate things. Fear shook Marlie as Spark abruptly ended the call before Marlie could say anything. She knew Chad's anger and fury all too well, and she began shaking uncontrollably. Turning to look at Vien, Marlie tried to find the right words to express herself. "Spark...Spark...he is...?"But the words escaped her, and in frustration, she threw the phone down and hurriedly made her way to Chad's study. She has to stop the Spark no matter what.Upon arriving, she found Chad seated in his chair, with Spark standing before him. "What is it?" Chad questioned, puzzled by Spark's silence since entering his office. Sensing that Marlie was nearby, Spark took advantage of her presence by remaining silent, waiting to see fear in her eyes before breaking the news to Chad. "I have been waiting for you brat!"Spark chuckled thinking to himself.Chad was
Wiping her tears, Marlie had moved away from Chad, realizing she had nothing to say. Due to the distance between them, she couldn't hear what Spark was saying. But did she really believe she was saved? Did she truly think Spark would support her wholeheartedly? If so, she was simply joking by placing her trust in Spark now. That devil was definitely going to tell Chad. He can't hide anything from his brother especially something that will make him happy. After all, she is not Charlie.Spark burst into laughter at the disappointment on Chad's face. He was really enjoying the look on Chad's face. Looking at Chad, he couldn't help but think, "She is right in front of you, dude."Chad was furious with Spark for his nonsense. He stood up in frustration and cast a suspicious glance at Marlie, still not convinced that was what Spark was referring to. He knew there was something off about the two of them. Spark picked up his phone, stared at Chad, and secretly sent him a message. But Chad r
Shortly after the car took off, Marlie instructed the driver to take them shopping. Spark had no alternative since he had requested this outing, or maybe he was merely entertaining her because of Chad.When Marlie found a moment, she contacted her partner, arranging a meeting at the mall.Within thirty minutes of their arrival, Mark also arrived at the mall. It seemed as if Spark knew that Marlie had invited Mark, as he refused to leave her side even for a minute."Ah, so that's why you constantly cling to her like a ghost! Are you two partners, or perhaps I should say, boyfriend and girlfriend?"Spark murmured to himself. Mark questioned Marlie, his face filled with curiosity upon seeing her with Spark. "Why is he here? Why didn't you inform me of your company? What are you doing with him?""He knows my true identity!" Marlie disclosed the news to Mark, who stared at her in utter shock. However, his gaze alone could not erase the fact that Spark knew the entire truth."Hey, brat, con
"Are you interested in consuming me alive?"Marlie, standing in front of Chad, taunted him with the question."you...""What?"She abruptly cut off Ken as he tried to intervene, leaving him astonished and retreating to his original position.Marlie then directed her attention back to Chad, she wasn't done with him, as he had referred to her as a stray cat. "What? Did you happen to skip dinner last night? or You don't have money to buy food so you want me to buy you some?" She continued mocking him by asking.Each sentence uttered by Marlie shocked the onlookers. Was she truly audacious enough to openly mock Chad like this? Little did she know that her actions were only drawing him closer.Yes, Chad stood there, feeling annoyed, but not at Marlie for mocking him. Instead, he was frustrated with his friends for allowing this embarrassing first encounter. "How could they let our first meeting turn into such a disaster!"Marlie had moved closer to Chad, causing Ken to quickly step in and p
Marlie's attention was drawn to the daggers being aimed at her, prompting her to suppress her boisterous laughter. The intense stare from Chad sent shivers down her spine. This marked Chad's second encounter with Marlie, which only fueled his annoyance towards her."How dare she?!" exclaimed Ken, sneering and shooting an angry glare at Marlie from his seat. "And on top of that, she's just a first-year?"Gideon voiced his shock, exclaiming, All of this wouldn't have been possible if he had known about the so-called speech from the beginning. "Damn you guys!" Chad inwardly cursed his friends but knew he had no choice but to finish his speech. "This first-year student... she must face the consequences of her actions!" Ken roared.******"If it wasn't for Charlie's persistence, I wouldn't have to endure this monotonous college life! Everyone here seems like mindless zombies, how infuriating!"Marlie realized that the school environment clashed with her personality and attitude. She did
Flashback to their final year in college: Chad had been the one who encouraged Spark the most when they were in their fourth year of college. "Bro, you have to approach her with confidence," Chad had advised Spark on the day Spark had wanted to approach Charlie. "Just go ahead and tell her already!" Ken exclaimed, frustration evident in his voice as Spark's fear overcame him and he hesitated. "After a year of being in love with her, you've gathered the courage now, bro. Don't hold back, go for it," Gideon also encouraged him. But Spark admitted his concerns, "I'm just worried she might not feel the same way," Both Gideon and Ken chuckled at that. There was no denying that Spark had it all. He was not only good-looking and intelligent but also kind-hearted. He was also quite popular. I mean, all four friends were popular, but Chad had always been seen as their leader.They all came from well-off families, but Chad's family was considerably wealthier than the rest if them. "You
Overwhelmed by shock, a wave of intense emotions engulfed me as I heard Chad's confession, causing shivers and nervousness to course through my body.Contrary to what one might think, it had nothing to do with my sister. The tears that were present just moments ago vanished into thin air.I sensed that his gaze had shifted towards me, and without a doubt, electric charges were surging through my entire being.Shouldn't I be worried or continue crying?"No, no, he cannot approach me. He must keep his distance... Don't, don't..." I knew I had to leave. I couldn't listen to my heart. Deep down, I was aware that if Chad were to hold me, I would lose myself in his embrace."Marlie, I..."Those were the last words I heard from Chad before, oddly enough, I found myself fleeing from the room... escaping the overwhelming rush of emotions and the shivers that traveled down my spine when he uttered my name.His voice alone set my skin ablaze. I tightly gripped the door handle with one hand while
Audrey's revelation may have shocked the world but Chad remained emotionless as he listened to their conversation. Even Marlie was taken aback. However, Marlie didn't need to intervene anymore as the situation was about to explode.In a deranged manner, Angelina burst into laughter, her hand pressed against her cheeks. It wasn't just Audrey who had reached her breaking point, Angelina too."Do you dare claim that you helped me to have your brother? How dare you say that to me?!" Angelina shouted, storming towards Audrey. Meanwhile, Marlie had taken her place beside Chad, and the cameras eagerly zoomed in on the unfolding drama."What did you do? Tell me! What efforts you made to assist me, you wretched daughter of a whore!" Angelina's words caught Chad's attention. He couldn't help but wonder if she knew something. The others were equally curious. Indeed, Angelina was aware of everything, and today seemed to be the day she intended to reveal it all."Watch your words, Angelina!"Silvi
The Wedding Day:In the morning, Chad and Marlie awoke eagerly, prepared to confront the witches head-on. However, the witches were equally prepared and pleased that it was Chad and Angelina's wedding day. They were also celebrating the supposed freedom of Angelina's father, Sanchez.As the time approached and everyone got ready, Chad received a call from Gideon."I need to inform you of everything, Chad. You must know what I discovered.""I am at the house. I'll wait for you here," Chad replied, while Marlie helped him with his necktie.To Chad and Marlie's surprise, their partners had also been called to the mansion. They wondered why they were there, as they hadn't invited them. Nevertheless, Chad didn't mind letting them in and waiting for Gideon.But who had called them? Gideon? Yes, Gideon thought it would be better to have them around, just in case Chad's emotions got out of control upon hearing the news.It was at that precise moment that the partners arrived and Gideon entered
The next day(a day to the wedding)Upon finalizing their plans, the witches were fully occupied with their preparations. The wedding was merely a day away, leaving them with an abundance of tasks to tackle. In addition to the usual wedding arrangements, there was the matter of organizing a bridal shower for the witch.How lucky.However, holding the event at the mansion was out of the question. They sought an alternative location, and it dawned on them that the Sanchez house would be ideal. Good!Eagerly, the witches gathered their belongings ready to go to the Sanchez mansion. Chad kindly accompanied them, ensuring they safely reached their destination. Angelina had decided to make her way to the wedding venue from her own house. Perfect opportunity for Marlie to enter the mansion. Vien was tasked with tidying the house, ensuring it was presentable for the arrival of Lady of the Mansion, Marlie.As soon as the witches vanished from view, Marlie swiftly entered with her luggage. She
When Marlie ventured out of the house in the afternoon, Chad was obliged to engage with his laptop and avoid any plans of going out to encounter the bothersome faces of the witches. His nanny would handle his meals.And naturally, once Marlie departed, she headed straight to Mark's place.At the arrival of Marlie at the door, the first person she laid eyes upon was Spark. Spark, from head to toe, casted upon her a glance of disdain."Wait a minute, weren't you the one who urged her to go?" that was the query Mark had been directing towards Spark when he stationed himself by the door, seething with anger."Why are you arriving now?" Spark's initial afternoon greeting, brimming with annoyance, to Marlie. "You may as well remain there!""What are you doing? Are you not going to let her enter first?" Mark inquired, perplexed."Stop defending her!" Spark bellowed."I am not defending! Weren't you the one who made her go there?" Mark retorted."Yes, solely to deliver the letter, see Chad,
Chad's PerspectiveMarlie, a vision of beauty, captivated my gaze as I admired her from head to toe. "What a stunning woman to have as mine," whispered my inner beings to my soul. A surge of desire washed over me, urging me to go claim those rosy lips. The sight of Marlie, whom I had missed for days, made my eyes darken with longing."How did you manage to arrive here?" I asked, barely able to utter the words, my eyes never leaving Marlie for a moment. I feared that this might all be a dream, one that I did not wish to wake up from. Truth be told, I hadn't seen her enter the house, nor did that asshole inform me of her coming."I brought the letter for... your fiancée," she teased with a smile. Her words interrupted my thoughts for a moment. "Fiancée?" I exclaimed, vowing never to accept such a ridiculous notion. I was relieved that I hadn't married that woman to begin with. I was grateful that I caught her in bed with Audrey's ex-boyfriend, that scoundrel, John. And I was glad that A