Daniel felt his fists clenching in secret. Above all else, he lacked time; Charlie Sr. would soon come knocking at his door, and if he didn't marry Margret and flee the country, all his efforts would be for nothing. He put on a smile and hugged Margret tightly without saying anything for a while. Then he let go and gazed searchingly into her face."Do you trust me, Meg?" Daniel asked, his smile still in place.Margret swallowed, her throat feeling tight. She nodded reluctantly. Daniel looked down and spoke confidently, "You don't have to be afraid, Meg. I promise to always treat you well and make sure we have a happy home together. You have my heart, Meg, because I love you."Margret was quiet for a moment before a bright smile spread across her face. "I'll go put it on," she said before walking away.Daniel punched the air with a jubilant smile and exclaimed, "Yes!" in excitement. However, his celebration was interrupted by the voice of Maggi, who asked him, "Uncle Daniel, how do I l
Charlie Sr. stepped forward with a smile on his face, ignoring Maggi's words. Daniel stood protectively in front of Margret, but Charlie Sr. was determined to have his way and spoke coldly, "Move aside, Daniel. I'm done talking with these people who are trying to mess around with me."The priest spoke up, warning them, "Please, this is a house of the Lord. You cannot fight here."Daniel suggested, "You heard the priest. Let's allow Meg to choose between us."He wore a smug smile, confident that Margret would choose him over Charlie Sr. However, Charlie Sr.'s face darkened with determination to stop the wedding and take Margret away, and nothing would stop him.Softly calling out to Margret, Charlie Sr. asked, "Margret," causing her to stand still and wonder what was happening.Daniel turned towards Meg and asked, "Meg, do you still want to go through with the wedding?" Margaret nodded in agreement, but Charlie Sr. was not happy. He clenched his fists so tightly that they cracked, and
The master bedroom was silent except for the sound of heavy breathing. The two people inside locked gazes, creating a tense and frozen."I'll go check on him," said Margret Owen, unaware that they had already left Country K. She had no interest in wasting words on the unremorseful monster of a man.Margret Owen rose to her feet and made her way toward the door, and to her surprise, Charlie Sr. didn't try to stop her. As she left the room, she found herself in the sitting room, facing the exit. Despite feeling disoriented, she recognized the layout of the building and took a step forward, intending to leave. However, two large men blocked her path, standing guard at the door."Please, Madam, don't make our job any harder than it needs to be," one of the guards said politely, bowing his head.Margret felt a surge of anxiety and bit down on her lip. "It's no use. Even if you do leave, we're not in K country anymore. We're in Houston. Do you have the means to fly back to country K?" Charl
Margret Owen's face registered confusion as Charlie Sr. stared at her, his fists clenched and his eyes narrowed with expectation. He shifted his gaze between Margret and the person lying on the hospital bed, trying to gauge if she recognized him."Who is he?" Margret asked, perplexed by Charlie Sr.'s behaviour.Charlie Sr. felt his chest tighten as he struggled to find the words to explain. He tried to speak, but his throat felt constricted. After a few moments of silence, he finally relented and said, "Forget about it." Disappointed, he turned and walked out of the ward, leaving Margret behind.Margret cast a quick glance at the boy lying on the hospital bed before hurrying after Charlie Sr. As he made his way towards the hospital exit, she caught up with him and grabbed his arm."Charlie, you promised to take me to Daniel. Where is he?" Margret asked, her annoyance barely concealed. She resented being lied to and taken away from home.Once fond of the way she called his name, Charli
Charlie Sr. ended the call with a sombre expression before glancing towards the gate, only to find that Margret Owen had vanished into the streets. Frustration etched onto his face, he let out a muttered curse and swiftly made his way to his car. Despite driving around until dusk, he was unable to locate Margret.Experiencing intense frustration, he reached for his phone and dialled Stones without hesitation. "Please locate my wife using all available resources, even if it means exhausting my family's finances," he instructed before ending the call. He let out a deep sigh and rubbed his forehead, feeling defeated. He hadn't gone to the office with the intention of taking a break and hoping that Margret's memories would resurface, but all his attempts had been in vain.As Charlie Sr. started the car and headed back to the mansion, he was taken aback by a scene unfolding before his eyes. Margret was clutching a baby and holding onto Maggi, while his bodyguards were blocking her path. Ch
Doctor West's face contorted with sadness as he shook his head and spoke in a mournful tone, "I failed to protect her. My carelessness led her to become paranoid, and my impatience caused a heated argument that ultimately led to her death."Charlie Sr. stood up straight, his expression becoming unreadable. Doctor West offered a word of caution, "Be careful," before turning around and walking away. Charlie Sr. silently watched as the doctor's figure grew smaller in the distance.After extinguishing his cigarette, Charlie Sr. made his way to the morgue to meet with Director Gate."I'll be taking the corpse to Houston for the funeral," he informed the director.Director Gate simply nodded in response.Charlie Sr. then sought out Margret Owen, who he found standing alone in a corner lost in thought. His heart ached at the sight of her."It's getting late, let's go," he said firmly to her.Margret turned to face him, her expression hostile. "I don't want to go with you," she stated coldly.
Margret's pupils dilated as she heard Brenda's scream, startled by the unexpected presence of the troublesome woman. Brenda stormed towards Margret, glaring at her furiously and demanding to know why she was there."What the hell are you doing here? Have you not done enough?" Brenda's eyes were puffy from days of crying. "You don't even want to spare his dead body too."Margret tried to remain calm as she spoke to Brenda, "I had no idea he was your husband and I'm sorry for any pain this has caused. Instead of fighting, let's work together to plan his funeral."Brenda's expression grew even darker and she responded with an angry laugh, "You didn't even know he was my husband? That's just ridiculous.""Please, let's not fight. I promise to stay away from him and respect your wishes," Margret pleaded, but Brenda continued to scream and cry in public, drawing the attention of passersby who began to gossip and speculate about their relationship.As onlookers watched, one commented sympath
Chloe had already laid eyes on Margret Owen before she disclosed her pregnancy, but Charlie Sr. remained oblivious to her presence. The news of the pregnancy had left him in a state of shock, and he could hardly believe what he had just heard."What did you say?" he asked incredulously, his face betraying his disbelief.Chloe shook her head and repeated firmly, "Charlie, you can't deny what I just told you. I am carrying your child, and I am pregnant."Charlie Sr.'s hands shook violently, and he gave Chloe a cold stare. Meanwhile, Margret simply shook her head and walked away."You need to terminate this pregnancy," Charlie Sr. grasped Chloe's arm in a flustered manner, his face displaying his agitation.Chloe forcefully pulled her arm away from his grasp and stood her ground. "I will not abort this baby. I'm going to keep it," she declared.Charlie Sr. ran his hand through his hair out of frustration and shouted at her with bloodshot eyes, "What do you want from me, Chloe? I'm a marr
"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