As Charlie Sr. reached out to touch the figure that was slowly moving away, she suddenly spun around, catching him off guard. The sight that greeted him was one that made his heart sink. Margret stood before him, tears streaming down her face, looking utterly vulnerable and helpless. Charlie Sr. was at a loss for words or actions; he simply stood there, staring at her with a mixture of shock and sympathy.Passersby turned to stare at Margaret as she finally asked, "Is it true?" They were standing on the sidewalk, and Charlie Sr. looked at her in confusion and asked, "What do you mean?"Margret's face was filled with disappointment, which made Charlie Sr. even more confused."Is Chloe pregnant with your child?" Margret asked.Charlie Sr.'s demeanour shifted abruptly; he lowered his gaze and clenched his fists, guilt evident on his face. "Can we go somewhere else to discuss this?" he muttered reluctantly.Margret staggered backwards, her legs trembling with disbelief. She struggled to a
Tears streamed down her face despite her efforts to remain composed. The images she had witnessed kept flooding her mind, causing her to break down in sobs. Unaware of her surroundings, Margret stared blankly at the wall as her baby's cries filled the room.Suddenly, the door opened, and Maggi entered with a smile. However, her joy quickly turned to concern when she saw Margret's distressed state and heard the baby's cries. She hurried over to the bed and picked up the infant."Aunty Margret!" Maggi called out, but there was no response.Maggi raised her voice, "Aunty Margret!!"Margret snapped out of her daze, looking around with confusion. She heard the baby crying and instinctively reached out for her child, who was no longer there.Maggi approached Margret with concern, noticing tears streaming down her face. "Are you okay? What's wrong?" she asked.Margret tried to compose herself, wiping away her tears and forcing a smile. "It's nothing, I'm fine," she replied.Maggi didn't pres
Chloe stood at the door as Margret's face darkened upon seeing her. With a cold demeanour, Margret narrowed her eyes and refused to budge, blocking Chloe's entry."Why are you here?" Margret asked, her tone unfriendly.Chloe chuckled, trying to lighten the mood. "Come on now, don't be rude. I'm your visitor after all. Can't I come in?""If you have nothing important to say, I will have to close the door," Margret replied sternly.Suddenly, a loud cry emanated from inside the house, causing Margret to panic and rush in. Seizing the opportunity, Chloe slipped into the house. However, her expression darkened upon seeing the baby in Margret's arms."You must have not wanted me to come because you have a child out of wedlock. Does Charlie know about the baby that you're carrying from another man?" Chloe accused, sneering at Margret.Margret's expression changed drastically. While she believed that the child was Charlie Sr.'s, she wasn't entirely sure about its paternity. Her memory loss w
Margret furrowed her brow as she contemplated the DNA test results. She had doubts about their accuracy, so she decided to get tested again at a different hospital. There must have been an error on the part of the lab technician.Despite her decision, she remained uneasy. As she emerged from her room, she was taken aback to find Brenda in the living room, holding her baby, while Maggi was engrossed in her homework.Margret greeted Brenda suspiciously, "What brings you here, Brenda?"Brenda replied indignantly, "Is that how you welcome your sister, Sister Margret?"Margret's heart sank as she realized that Brenda knew she had regained her memories. She demanded, "Brenda, give me my baby."Brenda chuckled and handed the baby to Margret. After examining her child, Margret relaxed and turned to Maggi."Maggi, could you take Ten Ten inside? I need to speak with my sister privately," Margret asked.Maggi put down her book and took the baby from Margret before leaving.Brenda chuckled and sa
The atmosphere grew strange because the White family made a public announcement about the upcoming marriage between Chloe and Charlie Sr. This revelation meant that Charlie Sr.'s previous marriage to Margret was not recognized.Barrister Newton regained his composure and extended his hand for a handshake. "Forgive me, where are my manners? It's a pleasure to meet you."Margret accepted the handshake, but her expression was uneasy as she replied, "Likewise."Klaus interrupted with a cough and said, "We need to hurry, we're running late."As they hurried into the Jing Entertainment building, the sound of voices emanated from the boardroom. Klaus opened the door, and they walked in to find Brenda, who was leading the meeting, glaring at them."What are you doing here?" she asked icily.Barrister Newton intervened sternly, "Mrs. Owen, my client has the right to be here and should be in your place. You should hear her out before you say anything further."But Brenda was not in a mood to li
Charlie Sr. held onto Margret's arms and pressed on, "But what if there's no solution to the problem?"Margret went quiet. The last time they had attempted to escape, Madame Agnes had caught up with them and tried to take them back to Houston. Trying to run away again seemed foolish."I'm sorry, Charlie. I can't go through with this," she said, pulling her arms away and turning away from him. As she hurried into her house, tears streamed down her face.Charlie Sr. watched her go with a sorrowful expression, then hung his head and walked away.Upon entering the living room, Margret immediately noticed Maggi playing with Ten Ten on the floor. Without acknowledging them, she headed straight to her room and collapsed onto her bed, sobbing.In the days that followed, Margret made frequent visits to Jing Entertainment. Meanwhile, news of Charlie Sr. and Chloe's upcoming wedding circulated, and the White Group sent numerous invitations, making a big deal out of the event.Margret sat in her
The following day, the city of Houston came to a halt for the magnificent wedding of Charlie Sr. and Chloe. The airport was bustling with numerous visitors who had flown in from out of town, and the traffic was heavily congested. Charlie and Chloe were the talk of the town, with many people searching for information about them online.Charlie Sr. stood in front of the mirror, his charcoal-dark face reflecting the weight of his emotions. Stones attempted to lighten the mood by commenting from behind, "Chairman Charlie, don't be too down. You can always get a divorce after the marriage." However, Charlie Sr. shook his head grimly, "It's not that simple. This isn't just a trip to the courthouse for a marriage certificate. If I were to divorce Chloe after this marriage, it would be detrimental to the White Group."Stones' expression turned to one of worry as he suggested, "If that's the case, perhaps you shouldn't go through with the marriage."Charlie Sr. let out a rueful sigh and repl
Chloe's expression turned icy as she directed her gaze towards Margret. Madame Agnes had already given her instructions, resulting in all the LED screens being switched off. Suddenly, a commotion erupted in the hall. Disappointment was etched on Charlie Sr.'s face as he stepped back, pivoted on his heels, and made a loud announcement."I have no intention of marrying her," he declared. "The woman I want to marry is Margret Owen, the mother of my children." Charlie Sr. wanted to make his intentions clear in case his grandmother insisted that he marry Chloe.Chloe's eyes flared with fury as she glared at Margret. Meanwhile, Margret was still in shock and struggling to come to terms with what had just happened. Before Charlie Sr. could intervene, Chloe charged towards Margret and accused her of being the mastermind behind everything."It's you!" Chloe screamed. "You planned all of this, didn't you?"Margret's expression turned sour with annoyance as Chloe made baseless accusations again
"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