Margret was taken aback by Stones' unexpected request and blinked in confusion. Without saying a word, Stones gestured for her to follow him. Maggi tugged at Margret's gown and urged her to hurry.After handing the baby over to the nanny, Margret and Maggi got into one of the cars in the parked convoy. However, Margret felt anxious when she realized that Charlie Sr. was not in the car with them, and her body tensed up.The driver noticed her uneasy expression through the rearview mirror and reassured her, "Madam, there's no need to worry. Boss is right behind us."Margret's body relaxed, and she let out a sigh of relief. After a 30-minute drive, the convoy came to a stop at a flower store.Margret stepped out of the car and glanced back at the vehicles behind them. She felt a pang of disappointment when she realized that Charlie Sr. hadn't left his own car. "Aunt Meg, why are we at a flower shop?" Maggi asked, sounding surprised."We're here to buy flowers," Margret replied. Together
Amidst the chaos, as Charlie Sr. collapsed onto the ground, the commotion immediately ceased and some mourners quickly slipped away. Maggi hurried towards the altar where the coffin was placed, while Margret and Brenda stood rooted to the spot, seemingly in shock.Suddenly, heavy footsteps could be heard approaching the hall. Charlie Sr.'s underlings, led by Stones, entered the room and were taken aback to find their boss lying motionless on the floor.Filled with panic, Stones rushed towards Charlie Sr. and pressed his thumb against his neck to check for a pulse. Breathing a sigh of relief, he was able to confirm that Charlie Sr. was still alive. With the help of his comrades, Stones lifted Charlie Sr. up from the floor and carried him out of the hall.Margret had regained her composure after being too shocked to ask earlier, and she anxiously inquired, "Is he okay?" Stones cast a cold glance at her before departing from the hall, leaving Brenda frozen in place, afraid to make a soun
Charlie Sr. had an anxious expression on his face, fearing that the child might not be his. He nervously asked the doctor, "Doctor Francis, what does the result say?"Doctor Francis smiled and extended his hand for a handshake, saying, "Congratulations, the baby girl belongs to you."Charlie Sr. was overwhelmed with joy, and his body shook with excitement. He asked the doctor for reassurance, "Are you absolutely sure?"The doctor confirmed, "Yes, I'm 100% certain."Charlie Sr. beamed with happiness and expressed his gratitude, "Thank you so much." The doctor nodded and left the ward.Charlie Sr. turned to Stones, his anxiety evident on his face. "I've been out for three days. How's my wife and baby doing? Have you been checking on them?" he asked, hoping for reassuring news.Stones hung his head, feeling guilty. He hadn't been able to check on them. Charlie Sr. noticed Stones' lack of response and asked, "What's the matter? Why aren't you saying anything?""Chairman Charlie, I apologi
Chloe's lips twisted into a sneer as she glanced around, her eyes narrowed. "Guess," she spat out.Margret's heart pounded with fear as she struggled to comprehend the dangerous situation she found herself in.Chloe laughed cruelly at Margret's reaction and sneered, "Trying to escape? It's too late now. This is the end for you, Margret, and there won't be a second chance. You should just die and be done with it.""What have I done to you?" Margret shouted at Chloe, unable to understand why the woman wanted her gone. She had never wronged her in any way.Chloe's face darkened at Margret's question, and she strode towards her, slapping her hard across the face before launching into a furious tirade. "You don't know what you've done? You're a husband-stealer who doesn't respect the sanctity of marriage!" Chloe slapped her once more before stepping back.Margret fixed a stubborn glare at her and yelled, "I have no idea what you're talking about. I've never been interested in Charlie, your
As Doctor Francis approached Charlie Sr., he noticed the man's worried expression and heard him speak in a deep, troubled voice. "I'm afraid my wife is dying," Charlie Sr. said.Doctor Francis was taken aback by the news, but before he could respond, he was ushered into a ward. There, he saw Margret Owen lying in a hospital bed. Acting quickly, he placed his stethoscope on her chest and listened intently. Relief flooded over him as he heard the sound of her breathing."Excuse me, Chairman Charlie, but I kindly request that you wait outside. We need to begin the treatment immediately," Doctor Francis informed Charlie Sr.Charlie Sr. attempted to negotiate, asking "Is it not possible for me to remain here and wait?" However, Doctor Francis declined, stating firmly "I'm sorry, but your presence will be a distraction to us."Charlie Sr. abandoned the notion of remaining and departed. He paced anxiously to and fro by the ward's entrance, while multiple nurses entered and exited the ward.A
Charlie Sr. gazed at his phone's glowing screen for a considerable amount of time, lost in thought. Eventually, he came to a decision and set the ringing phone aside.As the convoy pulled up to the hospital, he carried the baby in his arms and led Maggi inside. Stones greeted him upon arrival and relayed a message from Madame Agnes, "Boss, Madame Agnes requests your immediate presence at the family mansion."After handing the baby over to Maggi, Charlie Sr. instructed Stones to ensure the baby and Maggi were comfortable. He then turned around and left.Stones watched as Charlie Sr.'s figure and bare feet receded into the distance, his face creased with worry. Instead of heading to Madame Agnes' mansion as expected, Charlie Sr. got into his car and instructed the driver to take him home to his own mansion, the convoy sped off.****Chloe paced around the room, her face twisted with anger. She knew that Margret had been rescued, and it made her furious and unsettled. "That woman will de
Charlie Sr.'s expression turned grave as he feared his grandmother would follow through with her plan. He dropped to his knees and pleaded with her apologetically, "Grandma, I promise I'll go to the company tomorrow and stay away from her. Please don't harm her," his heart beating rapidly with anxiety.Madame Agnes waved him off and spoke in a cold tone, "This is your last chance, Charlie."Charlie Sr. breathed a sigh of relief and left Madame Agnes' mansion. Rather than heading to the hospital, he went straight home, knowing he had to be at the company early the next morning.Charlie Sr paced back and forth on the balcony, constantly checking his wristwatch. He finally decided to call Stones, and the latter picked up after a few rings. "Boss," Stones greeted him over the phone's speaker."How is she? Is she awake?" Charlie Sr's voice was filled with worry."Yes, boss," Stones confirmed.Charlie Sr fell silent for a moment, his face showing a mix of emotions. He then asked with hesit
Brenda hesitated for a while, but eventually, she decided not to return to the bar. Instead, she went home and locked herself in her room. She played the tape and watched it intently, her eyes widening in shock. As she continued watching, her expression changed, and she began to grin widely, eventually bursting out into insane laughter.Afterwards, Brenda walked towards the screen with a smug smile and took the tape out of the player, her eyes narrowing. "Chloe, you may enjoy this for now, but remember, when the time comes, I will make you suffer even more than you can imagine," Brenda vowed menacingly.****The following morning, Maggi gazed at Margret with enthusiasm as Margret revealed that she had regained her memories. "Aunt Meg, your name is Margret?" Maggi asked in amazement, recalling the abusive man who always referred to her as Margret.Margret nodded without hesitation, acknowledging the truth. Maggi's countenance shifted to a more serious one as she inquired, "Does that m
"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