Margret Owen's voice rose in anger as she defended Charlie, "Charlie is not anything like what you said. He is a thousand times better than you!" Charlie Sr. frowned and intervened, "Margret, you shouldn't have hit him," he said in a low voice. Daniel turned away dejectedly, his shoulders slumped and his destination unknown. "I'm leaving now," Charlie Sr. informed Margret Owen before getting into his car and driving away from Jing Entertainment.As he drove through the city, he noticed a large mall and decided to make a stop. While driving, he heard a piece of news that caught his attention: the mall was hiring cashiers and sales representatives. He parked his car and confidently walked into the mall. Two security guards approached him with excitement and greeted him warmly. "Welcome, sir," one of the security guards said, grinning from ear to ear. Charlie Sr. was surprised by the warm reception since he had not experienced such treatment since his downfall. "Good day, can you p
Andrea eyed Charlie Sr. warily, uncertain if he truly hailed from a humble background. His demeanour and aura exuded nobility, making her question his intentions. "I must clarify, Miss Andrea, that I am here solely to work for your father. No one sent me," Charlie Sr. spoke calmly, sensing her suspicion. Andrea glared at him, her hostility palpable. "Don't think for a moment that you can work your way into owning this coffee shop," she warned sternly. Charlie Sr. felt a twinge of irritation at her baseless accusations, but he kept his cool. "Rest assured, I have no such intentions," he assured her gravely. Andrea reluctantly agreed and proceeded to teach Charlie Sr. the art of coffee-making. After three hours of instruction, Charlie Sr. acquired the necessary skills and brewed a cup of coffee that Andrea tasted. Andrea expressed her approval with a thumbs-up and words of praise, impressed by Charlie Sr.'s coffee-making skills despite having only trained for a day. After finishing
Margret nodded in agreement as she also had similar thoughts. Everything they had in Houston was either destroyed or lost, and it was clear that they could never live happily under the watch of Madame Agnes. Furthermore, they didn't even have enough money for their wedding ceremony. The next morning, Charlie Sr. and Margret Owen prepared their travel documents and headed to Houston Airport. While undergoing routine checks, an immigration officer approached them and asked them to follow him. "Sir Charlie Sr. and Mrs. Owen, please come with me," the officer said. Charlie Sr. and Margret exchanged glances before following the officer to the airport security office. Their travel documents were placed on the table, and the man in charge informed them that they couldn't leave Houston due to security reasons. "We apologize, Mr. and Mrs. White, but it is not possible for you to leave Houston at this time," the man said calmly.Charlie Sr. was seething with anger and his fists were clenched
The hovering helicopters descended upon the massive cargo ship, causing Margret to grip Charlie Sr. tightly in nervous anticipation. The wind whipped past them, tousling Margret's hair as the helicopter's door slid open and Madame Agnes emerged, carrying herself with regal poise. As she approached Charlie Sr. and Margret with her hands clasped behind her back, Madame Agnes narrowed her eyes and questioned, "Charlie, where do you think you're going? Did you not ask for my permission?" Margret's grip on Charlie Sr. tightened even further, her anxiety palpable. Bracing himself, Charlie Sr. gritted his teeth and boldly replied, "Grandmother, I am not your slave. I have the right to go wherever I please. I'm tired of Houston, and I want to leave." Madame Agnes' expression turned even more severe as she responded icily, "Charlie, you may not be my slave, but you are my grandson, and it is my duty to protect you. You will be returning to Houston with me immediately."Charlie Sr. was seethi
Seven security personnel swiftly approached and apprehended the dazed man, forcefully dragging him out."Chairman Charlie, I apologize for my actions. I assure you it won't happen again," he pleaded, but his words went unheard as his voice trailed off.Impatiently, Charlie Sr. demanded, "What are you all waiting for?" Startled, the heads of departments quickly rose to their feet and began their presentation. Charlie Sr. drummed his fingers on the table, attentively listening to their every word.After a while, Charlie Sr. addressed Mr. Wayne with a cold stare, asking, "Is this company still where you want to work?"Mr. Wayne, who had started sweating profusely, stuttered, "I-I..."With a snort of disapproval, Charlie Sr. commanded, "Redo the report. It's not good enough." Mr. Wayne hastily returned to his seat, while Charlie Sr. shot him another glare and bellowed, "Get out!"Mr. Wayne sprung up and hurriedly left the boardroom. Charlie Sr. impatiently tapped the table and exclaimed
Margret's face went blank and she blinked in a daze when she heard an ear-piercing cry from a baby. "Aunty Meg, Winnie is hungry," Maggi said, handing the baby over to Margret Owen. Without hesitation, Margret took the baby and laid him on her lap to breastfeed him. "I'm going out to buy us a meal; take care of Winnie," Maggi said before hurrying out of the shanty. Margret didn't have a chance to respond before Maggi was gone. Instead, she shook her head and focused on feeding the baby.*****Charlie Sr. arrived at Madame Agnes' mansion and was greeted by the new butler. After being led inside, Madame Agnes instructed the butler to leave them alone and asked Charlie Sr. to take a seat. "I've asked you here today for a reason," she began, her voice even and calm. "I'm all ears, Mother," Charlie Sr. replied casually, taking a seat. Madame Agnes expressed her concern over Charlie Sr.'s tendency to fire staff, questioning who would work for his company if he continued down that path.
Daniel was walking through an alley when he heard a girl's voice exclaim, "Don't touch my aunt!" Curious, he stopped in his tracks to listen.As he stood there, he felt a surge of frustration building up inside him, and he was looking for a way to release it. Suddenly, he saw a drunk man trying to take advantage of a woman holding a baby.Without hesitation, Daniel rushed forward and punched the drunk man in the face, causing him to stagger back. He then yelled at the man to leave, and the drunk man crawled away before running off.After making sure the woman and her baby were okay, Daniel turned to them and received their gratitude. Maggi thanked him with a nervous smile while clinging to Margret.As he looked at Margret holding her toddler, Daniel's heart rate increased, and he couldn't take his eyes off her."Margret expressed her gratitude wearily, "Thank you.""Aunty Meg, we need to leave quickly. It's not safe here. Thank you for your help," Meg said, taking hold of Margret's ha
A man in a suit carrying a briefcase knocked on Charlie Sr.'s office door a few minutes later. After receiving permission to enter, he opened the door and stepped inside."Please have a seat, Barrister James," Charlie Sr. said, gesturing to an empty chair across from him. The man bowed his head in gratitude and placed his briefcase on the table before taking a seat."Thank you, Chairman Charlie Sr." Barrister James opened his briefcase, pulled out some files, and handed them over to Charlie Sr. The latter perused the documents with a smile on his face."I was able to get the signature tasks and settlements done, but there's a problem," Barrister James said, his expression turning serious. "The chief of the shanty community disappeared yesterday after the evacuation notice was issued."Charlie Sr.'s face darkened, and he locked gazes with Barrister James. "Does this mean that they refused to evacuate from the shanty communities?" he asked in a calm tone."That's correct," Barrister Jam
"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