Madelyn did not respond to Zach's query. He approached and sat beside her, his deep gaze following her line of sight before darkening."I've arranged everything with the photoshoot company," Zach began, breaking the silence. "Once you're better, the custom wedding dresses from overseas will arrive in the capital. We can try them on then."Zach reached for Madelyn's hand, but she swiftly withdrew it. She said, "Zach, stop it already! You processed our marriage certificate on my behalf without acknowledging me. You've achieved your goal. So, stop seeking my attention."Zach, undeterred by Madelyn's words, said, "The PR department will announce our marriage. Soon, everyone in the capital will know you're the wife of the CEO of Jardin Corporation.""Zach! Do you realize how people viewed our relationship in the past? You were my father's adopted son, my brother. Now that he's gone and we are married, do you know how others will judge us?" Madelyn asked.When Madelyn married Zach in th
Madelyn realized it was Zach holding her in his arms. His feverish body temperature was alarmingly high. He was still unwell, yet he insisted on staying with her.As Madelyn looked up at Zach's handsome face, she remembered how she used to love him so dearly. She thought, 'Zach, why did you hate me so much in the previous life? Is it because I had hurt Jadie? But I had atoned for that sin. Are your feelings for me genuine now?'Meanwhile, Cecilia, wearing a bathrobe in a high-rise apartment, furiously scattered everything on the table. She roared, "Zach! How could you marry her!"Cecilia was in a frenzy, trembling as she looked at the announcement on the company's social media account and the glaring marriage certificate on her phone. She could not believe Zach had married Madelyn."I was the one who helped you build Jardin Corporation, who pushed you to become CEO, who led you to your success. I should have been the one you married! How could you marry someone else?!" Cecilia grum
At that moment, a young woman around twenty-five with long dyed hair and a professional skirt walked in from the secretary's office, carrying a cup of coffee. She stuttered nervously, "M–Mr. Harrison, your coffee."Kevin frowned slightly, barely concealing his annoyance. He ordered, "Leave it on the table."Susan, Kevin's new assistant, was filling in for Blake. She, clearly uneasy, placed the coffee down and asked, "Mr. Harrison, is there anything else? I still have some documents to print."Kevin replied without looking up, "Go ahead."Aware of Kevin's reputation as one of the toughest people to please at Jardin Corporation, Susan hurried out, relieved to escape his scrutiny. She knew that a single mistake could mean a scolding or even dismissal.As Susan left, Kevin's voice halted her. "Have you contacted Ms. Dion yet?"Susan reported, "Yes, Mr. Harrison, as per your instructions. Currently, she's on a business trip. No one, aside from you, has seen her for a while. I tried ca
Despite her fear of the imposing man before her, Blake stood bravely in front of Grace and Mya. Blake declared with a shaky voice, "I-I'm warning you, don't even think about touching Mya."Mya, hiding behind Grace, timidly praised Blake in a soft voice, just loud enough for everyone to hear, "Blake, you're so brave."Fred, who had come expecting a different reception, frowned sternly at Mya. He thought, 'I didn't expect her to be so scared of me.'"Mya, come here," Fred commanded.Mya was frightened by Fred's command and burst into tears. She said, "No, you're a bad guy. Mom said you've been with many women, you're unclean. She and Madelyn told me not to be friends with you, and I don't want to see you ever again!"Mya recalled how Fred had hurt her last time. To Mya, Fred was as bad as Luke.After that, Mya clutched her doll and hurried upstairs, not even glancing back at Fred. He had not expected such rejection. After traveling from Ventropolis to Sutherlyn, that was not an out
The commotion upstairs quickly led to Mya's screams and the sound of something shattering into pieces. In her room, Mya had accidentally broken a vase, one that held the flowers Madelyn had given her during a hospital visit. Mya had been taking care of them, ensuring they did not wither. Now, in despair, Mya sat on the floor, sobbing, holding the wilted flowers..Fred's men swiftly carried Mya downstairs taking advantage of the chaos. In a state of confusion, Mya cried for help, "Call the police... I want to report them. They've broken my flowers."Blake was stunned by Mya's reaction and said, "Mya, what are you doing? You should be worried about yourself, not the flowers!"As Mya was brought downstairs, seeing Fred seemed to snap her back to reality. She recoiled, crying out, "He's a bad man. Blake, help me! I don't want to see this bad person again."Grace was helpless and distraught. She could only watch as Mya was taken away. Grace tried to stop them but was pushed aside, falli
Fred gave Blake a sharp, piercing gaze. He asked curtly, "How long until she gets better?"Blake bit her lip, then replied, "The doctor said it's a deep-rooted emotional issue from her childhood, worsened by the abuse she suffered. She has been traumatized. Recovery, if at all possible, will be slow. She's been medicated for over a decade with little improvement. In addition to her being constantly bullied, how could she possibly get better anytime soon?""There's no disease that can't be cured," Fred declared sternly. "You have one day to pack up. Tomorrow, we're heading back to Ventropolis. If you don't comply, you'll face the consequences."Fred's glance briefly met Mya's before shifting away coldly.Blake exhaled deeply, feeling relieved at Fred's departure.In the car, Fred unbuttoned his sleeve to reveal a stark bite mark. Riley caught a glimpse of the injury in the rearview mirror, noting blood seeping through. Riley murmured, "I've never seen Mr. Turner being so tolerant t
"You're giving us everything? But what will you and uncle do?" Blake asked. She could not hide her concern.Grace sighed heavily, her voice filled with resigned acceptance. "Your uncle and I knew this day might come. We have to ensure your and Mya's safety first. With this money, you should manage just fine. We'll manage somehow."Blake's eyes began to fill with tears. She said, "There must be another way. We can ask Madelyn for help. She said the only person who can deal with Fred is Mr. Jardin, the CEO of Jardin Corporation. Mr. Jardin's her brother, and he will surely help us."Grace shook her head, a mix of sadness and resolve in her eyes. She said, "Blake, we are outsiders in their world. Madelyn has already done more than enough for us. We can't keep depending on her anymore."Mya carried a glass of water over clumsily and said, "Mom, here's your water. I accidentally broke the glass just now, but I've already taken care of it."Grace gave Mya a final, longing look, her hear
In a world of power and influence, two men stood at the pinnacle of their respective fields. One a business tycoon, the other a political force. Both were unmatched in their realms.Cecilia's twisted affair with Fred in another lifetime cleared many obstacles in her path. In this life, she was determined not to let anything or anyone stand in her way."Is everything taken care of?" Cecilia demanded impatiently, her voice tinged with triumph. She caressed her belly and climbed into a waiting car, her eyes glinting with determination.Cecilia mused to herself, "You think you've won, Zach. But in the past life, even after marrying that worthless Madelyn, you still discarded her. People change, and in the end, you'll see I'm the only one meant for you. The feeling of the two most outstanding, most powerful men falling at the mercy of my charms is something you wouldn't understand even if you lived two lifetimes, Madelyn. You're destined to be overshadowed by me."The car sped away into