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
Daniel was seated in the president's office, reviewing files and signing them. Suddenly, the door opened, and his assistant walked in."President Daniel, I have an update on the whereabouts of Charlie Sr.," his assistant said, reminding him of the task he had assigned the previous day.Daniel paused his work and paid close attention to what his assistant had to say."Go ahead," he replied."He is at the Shanty in the Eastern part of the City," the assistant reported.Daniel's expression changed as he tensed his muscles and asked for clarification."Are you sure about that?" he asked urgently."The White family recently acquired the shanty community, and Charlie Sr. is there to attend a groundbreaking ceremony," the assistant explained.Without a word, Daniel abruptly stood up and rushed out of the office, leaving his assistant bewildered by his sudden departure.Daniel rushed out of the company in his car, weaving through the traffic recklessly and almost causing an accident. As he ar
Daniel breathed a sigh of relief as he ushered Maggi and Margret into the restaurant. After enjoying a meal together, he drove them to a rental agency. As they stepped out of the car and entered the building, the receptionist's eyes widened in shock at the sight of Daniel's disheveled companions. "Mrs. Charlie!" the receptionist exclaimed in a daze, mistaking Maggi and Margret for someone else. Daniel's expression darkened, but he managed to force a smile as he calmly corrected her. "I'm afraid you've mistaken us for someone else. Can you please direct us to your agents?" he asked coldly. The receptionist trembled in fear at the sharp glare Daniel directed at her before managing to stammer out a response. "They're over there," she said, pointing towards the agent's section. Daniel eased his gaze and motioned for Maggi and Margret to follow as they made their way towards the agents.The receptionist surreptitiously took a photo of Margaret from behind, but hesitated before sharing i
Daniel and Margret were drawn to the commotion when they saw security personnel about to handle Maggi roughly. Margret quickly stepped forward and positioned herself in the way of the staff. The staff's face betrayed their nervousness as Margret asked firmly, "What's going on here?"Maggi peered from behind Margret and said, "She's my aunt, and we're here to shop for clothes."The staff's expression turned dark when they saw Margret's inexpensive dress, and their anger boiled over. "So, you're the one who brought this thief into our store?" they spat at Margret.Daniel couldn't tolerate a staff member insulting Margret. He stepped forward and spoke in a cold, firm tone. "Apologize to her," he hissed with anger, his face turning red with fury. The staff member recognized Daniel and faltered, stuttering "President Daniel" as she swallowed a lump in her throat. "I mean it. Apologize," Daniel roared, his rage intensifying.Just then, the manager arrived on the scene. He had been informed
Brenda trembled in fear as Charlie Sr. asked, "Where is your husband?" Her lips quivered as she stammered, "He's not in the office."At that moment, the elevator doors opened, and Charlie Sr.'s entourage emerged, led by Stones. "Chairman Charlie Sr., we've located Daniel," Stones announced.Charlie Sr. shifted his attention from Brenda to Stones and demanded, "Where is he?""After coordinating his recent movements, we've determined that he frequents Pleasant Bars, visited the slum twice, and was present during the shanty community excavation," Stones reported.Charlie Sr.'s heart sank at the thought of potentially destroying his wife's former home. He couldn't bear to dwell on it. "Where is he now?" he asked coldly."At his home," Stones replied immediately.Charlie Sr. strode towards the elevator, causing Brenda to become increasingly nervous. Suddenly, he paused and turned to her with a furrowed brow."Excuse me, aren't you Daniel's wife?" he inquired.Brenda's heart sank as she rep
Madame Agnes gave Charlie Sr. a sharp look as she lounged in her chair, but spoke in a calm tone. "Charlie, I want you to understand where I stand. Chloe is your wife, and that's final," she said icily. Charlie Sr. got up from his seat and shot a glance at his grandmother, but didn't say another word. He strode out of the living room and let out a deep breath as soon as he stepped outside. He and his entourage left Madame Agnes's mansion, and when he reached home, he stayed awake all night, unable to sleep. He stared intently at his phone, lost in thought.As he breathed a sigh of relief, his phone suddenly rang, prompting him to answer it quickly."Stones, any news on Margaret's whereabouts?" Charlie Sr. asked impatiently. "We've spotted some activity on Daniel's end. He was seen at the hospital," Stones replied over the phone. "Okay, keep investigating," Charlie Sr. said, clenching his fists in frustration.After hanging up, he paced anxiously in the corridor before sending a me
"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