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Margret looked on in helplessness as Caleb stood in front of a little girl sitting beneath a tree. The teenager raised her head, squinting her eyes at the intruder's face, which was barely visible due to the bright sunlight.Caleb reached out and knocked the bread the girl was eating to the ground. The girl stared at the fallen bread with regret and sorrow. "Why are you eating spoiled bread? Why don't you go home and ask your mommy for food?" Caleb spoke to the girl with a smile.Tears welled up in the girl's eyes, and she cried, "That is the only food I've eaten for days. My mom is sick, and no one wants to employ me because I'm underage. A kind woman gave me the spoiled bread, and now you've thrown it away."Caleb frowned, realizing the situation was direr than he thought. He took a deep breath and said, "Here, take this." Caleb held out a wad of money, and the girl's eyes widened in shock.Margret called out to Caleb in concern, "Caleb, what are you doing over there? Who are you ta
Margret entered the coffee store with a disguised appearance and made her way directly to the only private room in the establishment. She knocked twice on the door, and a deep voice from within granted her permission to enter. Upon opening the door, she found a man with a stoic facial expression seated firmly in a chair. "You're here, Margaret. I ordered some coffee for us," he said to her. She politely declined, shaking her head and explaining that she had already consumed too much for the day and wouldn't be partaking in any more. Silver chuckled in response to Margret's rejection and quipped, "You're still wary of me, Margret. Why don't you trust me? We've known each other for years now, and you're like a sister to me." Margret forced a smile and replied in a perfunctory manner, "I'm not wary of you. I just have an upset stomach. Can we talk now?" Silver nodded, and his demeanour shifted drastically. Margret placed photos of Millicent Ferguson on the table. "I've been searchin
Celestine hailed a taxi and instructed the driver to take him to his home address. Upon arriving, he stepped out of the vehicle and saw Caleb emerging from the gate. Caleb's tone was accusatory as he confronted Celestine, "Why didn't you answer your phone? Mom was worried sick about you."In a haughty manner, Celestine retorted, "Why are you scolding me? I didn't even know it was you who called."Caleb rolled his eyes and turned to leave, saying, "I can't be bothered with you."Celestine immediately pulled out his phone and dialled his mother's number. "Mom, I'm home. Where did you go?"Margret's voice came through the phone's speaker, "Thank goodness! I'll be right back."After ending the call, Celestine walked into the house, oblivious to the fact that a girl was hiding and watching him.Caleb and Celestine were sitting in front of the television when Margret came back home. As soon as they saw her, they stood up and welcomed her with open arms, "Welcome, mommy!"Margret smiled brig
As Mrs. Charlie Snr tried to approach Margret and her sons, her Senior Personal Assistant spoke up, "Madam, the boy standing over there is not your son, Sir Charlie Jr."Mrs. Charlie gave him a cold glare, causing him to shrink his neck. She asked in a stern tone, "And who said I am not aware of that fact?"The mall manager began to sweat profusely, having heard of the infamous temper of the daughter-in-law of the Whites family. Just as Mrs. Charlie was about to give an order, her phone rang.One of her bodyguards holding her phone stepped forward and said, "Madam, it's a call from Madame Agnes."As soon as Mrs. Charlie Snr heard who the caller is, her face turned pale with fear. Without wasting any time, she hastily picked up the phone and answered the call."Mom," she said in a fawning tone.Madame Agnes' voice came through the phone's speaker, "Chloe, I know you're at the mall and that you have seen a woman with her sons who looks exactly like your husband. Is that correct?"Chloe
As Celestine turned around, he was surprised to see a familiar face. He squinted his eyes and recognized the girl whom Caleb had met under the tree the other day."Hi, my name is Caleb," he introduced himself."Nice to meet you, I'm Stella," she responded and extended her slender arm for a handshake.Although hesitant at first, Celestine shook her hand and they began to chat. Eventually, Stella suggested they move away from the street, and invited Celestine to her house to meet her mother.After giving it some thought, Celestine agreed. He saw no harm in making friends with a beautiful girl who lived in the neighbourhood.Stella and Celestine made their way towards a run-down bungalow, its rusted gate creaking as they pushed it open. Stella's nerves were evident as she spoke, "Please don't be put off by the state of the place. It's not always like this. I hope you'll be comfortable here."As they walked, Stella couldn't help but compare Caleb's living conditions with her own. Her self
Margret turned around and gave Daniel a cold glare as he approached her with bloodshot eyes. "Margret, I'm talking to you. Did you give birth to two bastards while you were abroad?" he fumed.Margret narrowed her eyes and replied, "Who told you such nonsense, Daniel? Have you been drinking?"Daniel was momentarily taken aback but quickly regained his composure and persisted, "Just answer the question, Margret. Did you or did you not?"Margret's anger flared and she shouted, "What does that have to do with you?"Daniel froze, his shoulders slumping as tears welled up in his eyes. "Margret, is it true?" he sobbed.Margret shook her head in disbelief and sneered, "Daniel, you're being very dramatic. I almost fell for your nonsense display."As Margret headed towards her car, Daniel made a move to stop her by reaching out his arm. However, he quickly remembered how Margret reacted the last time he did that and decided to hold back. Frustrated, he balled his fists and seethed with anger a
Sir Charlie Sr. stood stoically in the doorway, his presence looming over everyone in the room. His icy voice commanded silence, and no one dared to make a sound, except for Margret, who seemed surprised. The rest of them were suffocating under the pressure of his imposing presence."Ms. Owen Brenda," he addressed Brenda, who trembled in fear, unable to meet his gaze."If you want Jing Entertainment to continue operating in Houston, this needs to be the last time you cause trouble in my company," he spoke in a cold tone, her forehead beaded with sweat."Everyone, you're dismissed," he declared, and the sound of hurried footsteps filled the doorways as everyone scurried away.Sir Charlie Sr. commanded Margret to follow him, and John P.A. followed closely behind. As they walked, John's worried expression was evident, while Margret trailed behind hesitantly, unsure of what was happening.Once they reached Sir Charlie Sr.'s office, he sat before Margret, drumming his finger on the table.
As John stood before Charlie Snr., fear seized him, causing his body to tremble. "John, what are you waiting for?" Charlie Snr.'s voice boomed. "Should I remind you of what I require from you?"John's lips quivered as he replied, "Sir Charlie Snr., it was the school's fault. They contacted the wrong parents. But they are taking steps to apologize."Charlie Snr. furrowed his eyebrows, considering what John had just said. He saw no reason to doubt him and waved his hand, indicating that John could leave.With a sigh of relief, John turned to leave Charlie Snr.'s office and shut the door behind him.***Margret drove to her son's school and parked her car. As she was getting out, a woman approached her."Hello, you must be Margret?" the woman asked in a condescending tone.Margret pursed her lips and replied, "And you are?""I am the daughter-in-law of the Robertson family," the woman replied haughtily.Margret furrowed her eyebrows, trying to recall where she had heard the name before.
"Stop him!" Chloe commanded her men.Despite his valiant efforts in exchanging blows, Charlie Jr. was unable to force his way through and was kicked back. As Chloe's men continued to charge forward in overwhelming numbers, Charlie Jr. fought his way out of the room, growing increasingly fatigued.However, when Chloe's men grabbed hold of him, Charlie Jr. desperately struggled to break free, his chest rising and falling with exertion. Despite his fierce resistance, the grip on him proved too strong to overcome.Chloe looked at him condescendingly as she sneered, "Junior, amongst your brothers, you are the most foolish; who are you to make me work for you?""Boss, the helicopter has taken off," one of Chloe's underlinings informed her.A huge smile appeared on Chloe's face, and she said with a tone and gesture of generosity, "You may let him since he wants to watch his lover explode."As soon as Charlie Jr. was released, he appeared to lose his mind. He repeatedly muttered Stella's name
Stella's lips twitched at the sight of Celestine's dismissive attitude. She hadn't expected him to treat her like a nuisance. "That's hardly a welcome," she retorted, rolling her eyes.Realizing his mistake, Celestine tried to make amends. "I'm sorry," he said in a calmer tone. "Please, take a seat."Stella nodded and sat down, but Celestine remained silent, unsure of what to say to her.After five minutes of awkward silence, Stella grew impatient. "Are you going to say anything?" she asked.Celestine shook his head. "I don't know what to say," he admitted.Stella's frustration boiled over. "How can you be silent now?" she exclaimed. "You promised to be with me forever. You promised to marry me. And what about our vows in the field that day? Were they all meaningless to you?"As she spoke, tears streamed down her face, and her anger turned to hurt.As soon as Celestine remembered who Stella was, his expression changed dramatically. He hung his head low and apologized, "I am sorry."St
Stella's mom initially thought that Charlie Jr. and Caleb wanting to marry her daughter would be good news. However, her joy turned into despair when she realized that Stella was caught in the middle of three brothers."Follow your heart, Stella," her mother said, shaking her head. "I cannot make any definitive statements about this matter because your partner is someone you will be spending the rest of your life with."Stella furrowed her eyebrows as she contemplated her options, deep in thought.****Charlie Jr. drove aimlessly around the city, his mind in turmoil after leaving the bar. Eventually, he found himself at the field where Stella had taken him before. As he sat alone, he gazed up at the moon, his heart heavy with longing for her."I wish you were here with me, Stella," he murmured, his voice soft. "I know you want me to move on, but I can't. I just can't."After a while, he stood up and made his way back to his car, his thoughts still consumed by his feelings for Stella.
Stella was torn. She knew that if she didn't act, the situation would only get worse, and she couldn't bear the thought of things spiralling out of control. Summoning up her courage, she took a deep breath and spoke firmly."Charlie Jr., I have to be honest with you. I'm in love with someone else, and I don't think I'm the right person for you," she said, her tone serious.Charlie Jr. shook his head and replied, "It doesn't matter who he is. I love you, and I won't stop loving you. My feelings for you won't change."With that, he got up and walked away, leaving Stella to watch his departing figure with a complicated mix of emotions.As Charlie Jr. exited the bar, he spotted Caleb seated atop his car's bonnet, smoking. The two locked gazes, and Caleb extinguished his cigarette before standing up."Why do you persist when she's made it clear?" Caleb asked, his tone frosty."Her rejection doesn't change my feelings or my desire to pursue her," Charlie Jr. retorted, his own tone equally c
Celestine's expression turned grave, and he whispered, "Isn't that considered treason?"Madame Agnes affirmed, "Yes, but that's not our concern right now. Your task is to intercept the mercenaries and safely escort the X country minister to Houston.""When do we depart?" Celestine inquired, turning to Butler Mark."Right away. We need to set up an ambush," Butler Mark replied."I'm ready," Celestine declared, and Butler Mark turned to leave."Wait," Madame Agnes called out to Celestine, causing him to pause. She looked at him with a serious expression. "Your safety is of utmost importance."Celestine smiled reassuringly and answered, "Don't worry, Mother. Nothing will happen to me."Madame Agnes nodded, watching as Celestine followed Butler Mark out of the house.As they left, Madame Agnes felt a sense of unease. She knew those mercenaries were ruthless and willing to sacrifice themselves for little gain."He'll be alright," she murmured, trying to ease her worries.****After finishi
"Tell me about yourself and your brother, Celestine," Stella inquired of Caleb.Caleb let out a sigh, unsure of how to feel about the situation. He couldn't help but wonder if Stella had known the truth all along - that he and Celestine had been acting as one person while he was pursuing her. "Let's find someplace quiet," he suggested to Stella, who nodded in agreement. They left the mansion and got into Caleb's car.Meanwhile, Charlie Jr. stood outside, watching them drive away with a cold expression and clenched fists. He was infuriated by what had just transpired.Caleb drove them into the busy city, eventually pulling over at a peaceful location. They got out of the car and settled down."I'm sorry for deceiving you," Caleb said apologetically, "I know you must have found out everything. I was young and foolish."Stella's heart skipped a beat. She had suspected the truth, but hearing it from Caleb made her realize that she had never truly been in love with him. Instead, her feeli
The atmosphere was tranquil, and the soothing notes of the piano filled the air. All present were entranced by Celestine's performance, and not a single person dared to disrupt the spell he had cast. As he played the final note, the sound faded away, leaving fifteen seconds of absolute silence. The audience remained lost in the music's beauty, not wanting to shatter the enchantment.Suddenly, applause erupted, but no one knew who had started it. It quickly spread, and everyone joined in, clapping with enthusiasm. Stella glanced at Caleb, who was silently berating his luck. How could he compete with Charlie Jr. and Celestine for a woman's affections? The situation was a tragedy.Stella turned to Caleb and asked, "You know how to play, right?" His heart sank as he had used Celestine's musical talents to impress Stella before. Trying to maintain a serious expression, he responded, "Of course."Stella was surprised but pleased to hear this. She hadn't expected Caleb to know how to play th
Celestine paused his flute playing and turned to face the figure before him. He was momentarily stunned by Stella's beauty, feeling as though she was the most exquisite lady he had ever laid eyes upon. The fireflies dancing around her only added to her charm, making her utterly irresistible.Furrowing his eyebrows, Celestine tried to place where he had seen this face before. There was something familiar about it that he couldn't quite grasp.Similarly, Stella stood frozen, her heart racing as she felt a different kind of connection with this person who resembled Caleb but possessed a refined handsomeness that even surpassed that of his brothers. As she gazed at him, she couldn't help but wonder if he was one of the triplets. But why did she feel such a strong and unique attraction towards him? Her thoughts became muddled and chaotic.Celestine furrowed his eyebrows in confusion as he looked at the beautiful lady in front of him. "Who are you? Do we know each other?" he asked, feeling
Caleb approached Stella with a happy expression, but she was in a daze as she stared at him. To her surprise, they looked exactly alike. Suddenly, a painful memory came flooding back to her when she met Charlie Jr. at the hospital years ago, and he didn't remember her."Stella, do you still remember me?" Caleb asked eagerly as he approached her.Just then, Charlie Jr. coughed, interrupting them. "Hey bro, this is my wife Stella," he said.Caleb's expression darkened as he looked at Charlie Jr. and then turned back to Stella. "What happened? You promised to wait for me," he said, his tone full of confusion and hurt.Stella's heart trembled as she struggled to understand what was happening. She quickly asked the first question that came to mind. "And what is your name?" she asked Caleb.Caleb furrowed his eyebrows, taken aback by her question. He hesitated for a moment before responding, "It's me, Caleb. Don't you remember me?"Stella's face showed evident shock as she looked back and f