Chloe emerged from the hospital feeling despondent, her underlings trailing behind her. As soon as she stepped outside, she shot a stern look at them."Don't follow me," she said in a hushed tone, before striding towards her car. Without wasting any time, she got in and drove off.She soon found herself at a bar, where she booked a private room and ordered a variety of alcoholic beverages. She proceeded to drink non-stop, her eyes brimming with tears as she consumed bottle after bottle.Suddenly, the door burst open and Peter walked in, his face filled with anger. He stared down at Chloe, who was still drinking."Chloe," he said, clenching his fists in fury. The vein on his forehead bulged as he spoke. "Do you have any idea what you've done? My two brothers are in the hospital, my sister is dead, and even our family's son-in-law is gone."Peter had visited over four family members who had suffered fatal accidents before the men he had sent to track Chloe finally reported her location
Charlie Sr stood anxiously in the emergency ward, waiting for news from the doctors who were still in the operating room. His fists were clenched tightly and his heart was racing with nervousness. Suddenly, he heard faint footsteps and turned to see Margret Owen approaching."Margret," he called out to her softly.But Margret shot him a glare and haughtily reprimanded him, "Keep to yourself, Charlie. I'm not here because of you."Charlie Sr pursed his lips and squinted his eyes, hurt by her cold response. However, he limped over to her and apologized, "I'm sorry."Margret remained silent, but Charlie Sr didn't give up. He continued talking, "Please don't hate me or my family when you learn the truth someday."He said this with a serious tone before exhaling heavily and leaning against the wall, shutting his eyes.Margret couldn't resist stealing a glance at Charlie Sr's profile, causing her heart to skip a beat. Despite this, she shook her head and spoke softly to him, absolving him o
Peter's driver took them to the marriage registrar bureau. After obtaining the marriage certificate, they stepped out of the building. Chloe stood there, dazed and unable to blink. She couldn't understand how she had ended up married to Peter, a monster even worse than Charlie Sr."Regretting it already?" Peter's voice interrupted her thoughts.Chloe glared at him, her body shaking with anger. Peter remained composed and said, "Remember, I'm your husband now. You need to learn to behave properly. I won't tolerate disobedience from my wife. Don't even think about causing a scene here. People are watching us."Chloe looked around and realized that they were indeed drawing attention. Wherever they went, they would always be the centre of attention.Chloe reluctantly got into the car with Peter and they directed the driver to take them to his house. When they arrived, Chloe quickly walked towards the gate, Peter ran after her and caught her arm while boiling in rage. The atmosphere was t
The court bailiff was taken aback when he realized that Charlie Sr's assistant had not informed him of his arrival, despite being aware of his identity. As a court bailiff, he expected to be recognized and given access to Charlie Sr."Hello, I'm a court bailiff, and I've come to serve you a court letter," the bailiff introduced himself as he handed over the document.Charlie Sr looked puzzled as he stretched out his arm to receive the letter, his face creased with confusion."You may proceed," Charlie Sr said dismissively, waving him off. He tore open the envelope and scrutinized the contents, his eyes narrowing with each passing moment."What does this mean?" Charlie Sr growled, gritting his teeth and clenching his jaw in frustration.Charlie Sr stormed out of his ward and nearly collided with his assistant, who hastily handed him his phone."Sir Charlie Sr, you need to see this," Stones urged, his face etched with concern.Charlie Sr took the phone and scrolled through Chloe's news
Margret Owen's expression soured as the stranger made a bold and forward proposal. She took a deep breath before responding firmly, "I'm sorry, but I cannot entertain you if that's your intention." With that, she turned to walk away.But before she could take more than a few steps, Brenda stormed out of the nearby building, her rage palpable. Ever since her plan against Margret had failed, she had been searching for her sons to exact revenge. She had even gone to Margret's old house, only to find that she had moved out.Brenda's face darkened at the sight of Margret, whom she had not expected to see so soon after leaving her office in disappointment.Brenda addressed Margret with a cold tone, gritting her teeth in anger as she called out her name. Margret responded with irritation, clearly not in the mood to entertain her."What do you want, Brenda?" Margret asked.Brenda's tone became even more aggressive as she snapped back, "If you don't bring those bastards here, I will ensure tha
Charlie Sr's expression turned grim as he listened to Stones' report about Chloe's recent suspicious behaviour. He had a sinking feeling in his gut as he realized that something was amiss."Let's head to my ward," he said through gritted teeth.Charlie Sr's ward was equipped with all the essentials he needed, but he rarely used the television that was mounted on the wall.When they arrived, Stones and Salvation stood guard outside while Charlie Sr walked in with measured steps. He switched on the TV and saw Chloe being interviewed, and his eyes narrowed."Chloe Wendel, can you explain to our viewers why you believe Charlie Sr isn't the man he appears to be?" the interviewer asked.Charlie Sr's forehead creased in anger. "The biggest mistake I ever made was marrying Charlie," Chloe said, her voice dripping with falsehood. "He doesn't know how to take care of his wife, and he's incredibly unfaithful. He's even gotten another woman pregnant and has forced over a hundred women to have abo
After making up his mind, Charlie Sr left the hospital with his entourage and got into their cars to head to Celestial Hotel. Upon arrival, Charlie Sr instructed Salvation and Stones before striding towards the entrance.As he approached, an average-height man with a pot belly and an unkempt moustache ran towards him, bowing his head in greeting. "Welcome, Sir Charlie Sr. I am the manager of Celestial Hotel and have been instructed by Peter to lead you to the private room," the manager said.Charlie Sr nodded and followed the manager to the private room, where he was presented with a menu. However, Charlie Sr waved it away, stating that he had no intention of ordering anything. He was wary of the possibility of his drink being spiked.Charlie Sr sat quietly in the private room, feeling frustrated and betrayed. He stood up abruptly, his anger mounting as he thought about how Chloe had fooled him.Before he could make it to the door, it swung open and Chloe and Peter walked in. Peter's
Charlie Sr jumped to his feet, a look of shock on his face. Without a word, he rushed out of his son's hospital room and made his way to the elevator. Impatiently, he waited for it to descend to the ground floor, his mind racing with worry and fear.As soon as the elevator doors opened, Charlie Sr bolted out and rushed to the emergency ward. However, the door was tightly locked, leaving him to pace nervously outside for what felt like an eternity.Finally, after three long hours, Doctor Francis emerged from the ward, his face etched with concern. Charlie Sr hurried over to him and asked, "Doctor Francis, how is my son?"The doctor managed a small smile and replied, "He's stable for now. But there's something I need to discuss with you. Come to my office."Charlie Sr nodded and followed the doctor to his office. As they settled in, Doctor Francis spoke up. "Sir, I'm afraid your son has post-traumatic amnesia."Charlie Sr felt his heart sink at the news. He clenched his fists and asked
"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