Houston had been quiet for the past few days, with little news to report and everyone focused on their own affairs. The only event of note was the burial of Mr. Owen, who had passed away from lung cancer.However, one day, Charlie Sr. received some terrible news from his grandmother's mansion, which left him feeling extremely downcast. Margret noticed her husband's mood and asked him if anything was wrong.Charlie Sr. mustered a smile and replied, "It's just work; I'll be fine." But Margret could tell that he was worried, and she didn't press him for more information. Instead, she helped him fix his tie before he left the room.As he got into his car, Charlie Sr. instructed the driver, "Take me to my grandmother's mansion.""Of course, sir," the driver responded promptly before starting the car and driving towards Madame Agnes' mansion.When they arrived, Charlie Sr. stepped out of the car and walked inside the mansion, his mind heavy with worry.Madame Agnes introduced Charlie Sr. to
Charlie Jr. gazed at Stella with a blank expression, his mind drawing a blank. "Who are you?" he asked, his voice betraying his confusion.Stella's smile faltered, realizing that Charlie Jr. had lost his memories. She let out a rueful sigh. "It's me, Stella. Caleb, don't you remember me?" she asked with anxiety.Charlie Jr. stared at her for a prolonged moment, but no recognition dawned on him. He shook his head, indicating his inability to recollect anything.Stella felt a pang of disappointment, but she quickly put on a bright smile. She was glad that Charlie Jr. was awake, and she could help him create new memories while trying to trigger his old ones. "Don't worry about it. You've just woken up from a coma. Your memory will come back in due time. I'm your therapist," she said with pride.Overcome with excitement, Stella trembled with anticipation. She didn't know what to say or do. Seeing Caleb again, her emotions got the better of her, and without thinking, she embraced him tight
Margret's fists clenched nervously as she contemplated the troublesome situation. If Charlie Jr. continued to believe he was Caleb, with Caleb's notorious temper, there would be countless problems to face. "Doctor Francis," she asked anxiously, "is there any way to fix this?"Doctor Francis furrowed his brow in deep thought. He had not anticipated this scenario at all; he had only expected Charlie Jr. to awaken from his coma with amnesia. "You need to separate these two identities," he advised. "Take him to places he's been before and introduce him to people he knew well."The tension in the room was palpable. After a few more discussions, Charlie Sr. and his family left the hospital. They planned to return the next day to discharge Charlie Jr. from the hospital and take him home.*****Chloe's gaze fixated on Margaret's photograph, seething with hatred. The baby on the floor cried incessantly, but Chloe paid it no attention. Suddenly, the door creaked open, and a tall man with a neck
Charlie Jr. spoke with a hoarse voice, barely above a whisper, "You are." Stella chuckled and grinned mischievously. "Well, I won't stand on ceremony," she said, leaning in and capturing his lips.Charlie Jr. deepened the kiss and pulled on her neck. After kissing for so long, Stella broke the kiss and licked her lower lips.Stella leaned her head against Charlie Jr.'s shoulder, and they sat in silence, relishing the comfort of each other's presence."It's getting late, and you'll catch a cold," Charlie Jr. said, noticing Stella shivering."It's just a little cold; being with you makes it all worth it," Stella replied, beaming with affection.Charlie Jr. was moved by Stella's pure love for him, and didn't know whether to laugh or cry."How about we come back here tomorrow?" he suggested.Stella pondered for a moment before reluctantly agreeing, "Okay."Hand in hand, they headed back to the car. Stella drove Charlie Jr. to the hospital, promising to see him again before she return hom
Her teeth clenched tightly as she recalled how the leaked video had destroyed her marriage and sabotaged her plans. As for Brenda, Chloe thought to herself, she was fortunate to be beyond the reach of her wrath.Impatiently, Chloe waited inside the car until it finally pulled up at an abandoned warehouse. Stepping out of the vehicle, she strode purposefully towards the entrance, eager to confront the person responsible for her misfortunes.As "Boss," a burly man approached Chloe and called out to her, she chose to ignore him and continued striding forward. She quickly surveyed the area and noticed two of her subordinates posted as guards around a figure lying on the ground. Chloe's demeanour became increasingly menacing as she caught sight of the bound individual on the floor.Chloe's voice dripped with coldness as she issued her command, "Remove the gag from his mouth." The man on the floor was the target of her wrath, and the longer she looked at him, the more she hungered to subjec
Charlie Sr. was left speechless, his eyebrows furrowed in confusion. How could someone who had lost all their memories make such an accusation? The more he thought about it, the more perplexed he became.Margret's face turned as pale as a sheet as she weakly leaned on Charlie Sr. Her heart was shattered; hearing her son call her a mistress and homewrecker was too much for any mother to bear."Junior, have you regained your memories?" Charlie Sr. asked in confusion. He couldn't comprehend how Charlie Jr. could accuse his own mother of such things, especially since he wasn't aware that Margret, not Chloe, was his mother before he fell into a coma. It was the only logical explanation he could come up with."I'm wide awake now, Dad. It matters a lot to me. I won't let you get away with what you did to Mom and my brother. I'll stop at nothing to ensure they get the justice they deserve," Charlie Jr. declared, his voice seething with anger.But his father didn't seem to feel any guilt. Inst
Stella happily agreed to accompany Chloe to the coffee shop across the busy street. After settling down, she asked with a warm smile, "How can I assist you?"Chloe's emotional sigh caught Stella off guard as she replied, "My son used to talk about you all the time. You've grown into such a remarkable young woman."Stella's eyes widened with realization that Caleb must have been in love with her before his memory loss. She couldn't help but smile brightly and respond respectfully, "Thank you, Chloe."Chloe's expression suddenly turned grave, and she made a plea for help: "I'm in trouble; they're trying to take my son away from me."Tears welled up in Chloe's eyes, and she began to cry. Stella was taken aback and quickly offered a handkerchief. "Chloe, please don't cry. Who is trying to take your son away?" Stella's face was filled with righteous anger."It's the White family. I'm so sorry for being a useless mother to Caleb. If only I hadn't been born into such a useless family, they w
Margret was overcome with anxiety. She attempted to explain, her expression one of frustration, "Junior, don't you understand? I'm your mother; she's trying to deceive you."But Charlie Jr. had had enough. He bellowed with anger, his disappointment visibly etched on his face. Never before had he encountered such a brazen woman. She showed no remorse for her lies and was still trying to deceive him.Margret's face drained of colour. She struggled to say something, but Charlie Jr. cut her off, "Mom, let's go."Chloe smiled innocently and nodded, and Margret watched helplessly as they left the room. She stood there motionless, unable to believe what had just happened. Her own son had been taken away from her right under her nose. She shook her head in disbelief, tears streaming down her face.As Charlie Sr. entered the ward with the DNA test results, he was taken aback to find Margret weeping. Rushing to her side, he asked with concern, "Margret, why are you crying?"Margret, unable to c
"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