After Peter made his statement, the door behind Charlie Sr creaked open, and eighteen menacing-looking men strode into the room.Charlie Sr remained composed as he sneered, "Do you think I would come here unprepared?"Peter had a bad feeling and his face darkened as he asked suspiciously, "What do you mean?"Charlie Sr shrugged nonchalantly and replied, "It's nothing."Peter narrowed his eyes, realizing that Charlie Sr was stalling for time after discovering the situation he was in.Peter burst out laughing hysterically before snorting coldly, "If you're counting on someone to rescue you, you're dreaming."Peter turned to his men standing behind Charlie Sr and ordered, "Tie him up."Charlie Sr ripped off his jacket, revealing an explosive device tightly wrapped around his body.Peter's face turned pale, and he frantically yelled, "Don't get too close! Don't touch him!"Upon seeing the explosive device strapped to Charlie Sr's body, Peter's men recoiled in fear and backed away.Peter r
After Charlie Sr had beaten up Peter, he went back to the hospital to check on his son, Charlie Jr. However, when he saw that his son was still in a coma, he got into his car and drove home. Despite the constant activity of the servants moving around the mansion, it felt empty to Charlie Sr. He let out a rueful sigh and went to his favourite spot to smoke and reflect on his life.Suddenly, his phone rang, and he quickly pulled it out of his pocket to answer the call. On the other end of the line, Salvation informed him that he had located where Margret lived and sent the information to his email."Um, thank you," Charlie Sr said, expressing his gratitude before ending the call. He then walked into his bedroom and turned on his laptop, checking his email to find the information Salvation had sent him.As a knock echoed through the door, Charlie Sr beckoned the person to enter.In walked a plump woman, the maid, who announced that his food was ready.Charlie Sr gestured dismissively, "N
Chloe grabbed her handbag and drove away from Peter's mansion, eventually arriving at Charlie Sr.'s home. Upon her arrival, the servants on duty gave her curious looks as she stepped out of her car. Butler Pleb was promptly informed of her presence."Chloe!" Butler Pleb exclaimed in surprise, having been privy to her recent activities."Good afternoon, Butler Pleb. Is my husband at home?" Chloe asked, a smile on her face.Butler Pleb's expression darkened slightly, but he refrained from reprimanding Chloe. "Welcome, Madam Chloe. Unfortunately, Sir Charlie Sr. is not here at the moment. Would you like to wait for him?""Of course," Chloe replied with a grin, before making her way into the living room. She settled onto the luxurious sofa and ordered champagne, sipping it leisurely while occasionally glancing at the wall clock.After a few minutes, footsteps approached the living room. Charlie Sr. entered and his eyes fell on Chloe. His expression darkened."What are you doing here, Chlo
Brenda Owen's eyes widened in shock as she bore the brunt of the beating. She hadn't even done anything wrong. Gritting her teeth, she glared resentfully at Margret Owen."Do you really think I'm the one who uploaded the video? It was Charlie Sr's ex-wife, Chloe, who did it. If you're looking for someone to confront, go after her," Brenda said angrily.Margret frowned, doubtful that Brenda had the means to spread the news so quickly."How did Chloe get the video? Did you send it to her?" Margret asked, her tone overbearing.Brenda shrunk back in fear as she replied, "She forced me to."With the culprit identified, Margret left Brenda alone. By the time she left Owen's mansion, it was already evening.Margret first drove to the company before heading to the hospital to check on Charlie Jr. As she stepped out of her car and made her way towards the hospital entrance, exhaustion weighed heavily on her and she let out a heavy sigh.But before she could even enter the building, a group of
Margret and Charlie Sr stood facing each other. Margret tried to pull her arm away, but Charlie Sr held it tightly. His eyes were fixed on hers as he spoke."Margret, please tell me the truth. Are you rejecting me because of my grandmother?" he asked, holding his breath.Margret's eyes filled with tears as she answered, "What difference does it make? We can't be together."Charlie Sr's eyes narrowed, but he remained resolute. "No matter what, Margret, I won't give up on you," he said firmly.He let go of her hand and turned to walk away. Margret watched him go, feeling a sharp pain in her chest.After leaving the hospital, Charlie Sr drove to his grandmother's mansion and walked inside with purpose."Good evening, Sir Charlie Sr. Are you here to see Madame Agnes?" a servant asked hesitantly.Charlie Sr looked around the grand entrance before replying, "Yes, is she in?"The servant shook her head and said, "I'm afraid Madame Agnes hasn't been here for a few days now."Charlie Sr nodded
Peter's lips curled up into a nonchalant smile as he responded, "There's no need for that. Come with me." He turned around and began walking in the direction where his men had taken Chloe and Margret Owen.As they arrived on the brightly lit roof, the wind whistled through the night. Charlie Sr's voice was cold as he demanded, "Where is she?"Peter grinned wickedly and replied, "There's no need to rush." He gestured towards his men, who brought Chloe and Margret Owen forward with guns trained on them."Charlie, you have a choice to make," Peter said with a smile. "Choose between Chloe or Margret Owen."Charlie Sr looked at Peter with disdain and retorted, "Do you really expect me to choose your wife, Peter?"Chloe's fists clenched, and her face turned pale as Peter's boisterous laughter echoed through the open space. "Chloe, did you hear him? He doesn't care whether you live or not. Is that the man you claim to love? How foolish could you be?" he jeered at her.Suddenly, one of Peter'
Despite the setback, Charlie Sr remained calm. "I understand. Can you at least tell me how my son is doing?"The chief security guard hesitated for a moment before responding. "I don't have that information, sir. But I can assure you that he is in good hands."Charlie Sr expressed his trust in the people responsible for his son's care with a nod. He then turned to Margret and gave her hand a reassuring squeeze, saying, "We'll get through this together. Let's go home."Margret nodded, acknowledging that they were on the same page. They got into Charlie Sr's car and drove away.As Charlie Sr arrived at his mansion, he found the gate tightly locked with two armed guards stationed at it. He got out of the car and approached the guards with a frown, not recognizing either of them."Who are you?" he asked, his tone cold and suspicious."Sir Charlie Sr, your grandmother has instructed us to prevent you from entering the mansion," one of the guards replied.Charlie Sr's face fell, and he clen
Charlie Sr was startled the moment the transaction failed, Margret quickly realised his cards has also been blocked from accessing his accounts."Try mine" Margret stretched her arm forward and handed over her card to the receptionist.Charlie Sr flushed in embarrassment, he didn't expect his yet-to-be wife to be the person taking good care of him barely an hour after he engaged her in a terrible setting.He clenched his fists secretly while feeling awful. Margret knew the thoughts that were running through his mind.She held his arm, Charlie Sr looked down at her pretty face and smiled ruefully, "Charlie" she called out his name softly."Madam, here is your card, do have a lovely night our special guests," the receptionist said with a big smile.Margret retrieved the card and the hotel porter boy came forward and escorted them to their room.When the two of them walked inside the room.Charlie Sr held Margret's hands tenderly before he apologised "Margret, I am deeply sorry you are f
"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