Hugo could hardly believe it; every other word out of Jennifer's mouth seemed to revolve around Maxwell. He reluctantly pulled out his phone, but Jennnifer quickly snatched it from his hands.Without a second thought, she dialed Maxwell's number. The moment the call connected, his anxious voice cut through the air. "Jennifer, where have you been? Why was your phone off? I was about to call the police!""Maxwell, calm down, okay? Just listen for a second." Jennifer then explained her visit to the Shaw residence near the border region. But to avoid stirring up more conflict between him and Hugo, she purposefully left out the part where she had been kidnapped.Despite her reassurances, Maxwell's anger flared. "Are you sure they didn't give you a hard time or hurt you? Are you safe? Send me your location. I'm coming to get you right now!"Hearing the urgency in his voice, a warmth spread through Jennifer. She replied calmly, "Don't worry. I'm fine, really. He's my biological brother,
"I refused to believe Camila would ever do something like that. She spent her entire life without children and cared for me without a single complaint. She's not that kind of person! After I'm gone, please don't cause trouble for her. She's a fragile soul who can't withstand your torment."Nicholas gasped for breath, each word a struggle.Hugo clenched his fist. He couldn't believe that his father's thoughts remained fixated on that woman even in these final moments.If it weren't for Nicholas' condition, Hugo would have exposed Camila Tate's true colors right then and there. He wanted his father to see the real side of the woman he had devoted his life to, the one he had trusted so completely.Hugo closed his eyes, his voice trembling with emotion. "You've said so much, but it's all been about her. Now, as you lie here dying, I have to ask—do you even remember what my mother looked like?"A fleeting look of nostalgia crossed Nicholas' face, but the severe failure of his heart and
"You were still just a kid back then, and our father left you in her care. Then, one day, enemies came seeking revenge, and a shootout broke out. By the time our father returned from the battle, that woman claimed you had been taken by our enemies."As soon as Hugo finished speaking, Jennifer stared at him in shock. "Are you saying the Yales are your enemies and they took me away?" she asked, incredulous."No!" Hugo stressed each word carefully as he continued, "At first, I believed her story too. But one day, I snuck into her room while playing hide-and-seek with the housekeepers. "That's when I overheard her on the phone, telling someone to sell you off. On top of that, I was her next target. Furious, I shot out from under the bed. She never expected to find me there, and I saw the panic in her eyes. She was afraid I'd tell our father."Jennifer listened, her heart racing. With a trembling voice, she asked, "W-What happened next?""What happened next?" Hugo smiled self-deprecat
Jennifer hadn't expected Hugo to be so blunt. After thinking it over, she answered, "If Maxwell wasn't responsible for my father's death, oh… I mean Zion, I'd forgive him for the sake of my kids."Hugo pressed his lips together, considering her words in silence. Even though she claimed it was all for Caleb and Cassidy, he could see the truth.Deep down, Jennifer couldn't let go of Maxwell. Even without the children, she would've forgiven him. After a brief pause, Hugo asked, "What if… Maxwell really dies? What will you do then?"All he needed to know was how much did Maxwell mean to Jennifer. Only then could he figure out his next move. After all, Camila had torn their family apart for years, forcing his sister to grow up away from them.Thankfully, Jennifer had been adopted by a kind, loving couple. If someone cruel had taken her in, Hugo couldn't even bear to think what she might have gone through.Since Camila had dared to harm Jennifer, Hugo wanted her to watch as he destroy
At the mention of Rachel, Jennifer's expression hardened. After all, her brother had been involved with a woman like that, and they even had a child together. No matter how she thought about it, the whole situation made her uneasy.Still, the thought of Jasper softened her face with concern. "By the way, are you really not going to take responsibility for your son? He has a congenital heart condition and needs ongoing treatment. If you leave him to fend for himself, he could be in real danger."A shadow of something unspoken flickered across Hugo's face before his expression hardened into a grim resolve."A child raised by a woman like her? Who knows what he'll turn into? He could end up just as cruel as she was. Why would I invite that kind of trouble into my life? Bringing him in would only make things worse," he said firmly.Jennifer sighed and replied softly, "But Jasper's nothing like Rachel. He's a sweet boy, who's kind and innocent. You should at least go see him. He's your
Hugo wasn't accustomed to being teased like this, especially not by his subordinates. He kicked Shaun and snapped, "Get lost! I'm not gentle at all!"However, as soon as he arrived at Nimbus Lounge, one of his underlings rushed over. "Boss, someone took Samson! We suspect it was Maxwell's men!""What?" Hugo's anger flared instantly. "Is he out of his mind? I've let things slide with him, and now he has the nerve to kidnap my people?"…Meanwhile, at the hospital, Jennifer stepped into Maxwell's ward and was taken aback by the scene before her. A young man lay on the floor, rolling in pain. Moreover, he was bound and gagged.Maxwell's expression was dark and tense as he sat on the edge of the bed. "I'll ask you one last time. Where has Hugo taken Jennifer?" he demanded through clenched teeth.Jennifer had been missing for three days, and his worry had turned into desperation. While she had managed to call him earlier, he hadn't heard from her since."Stop!" Jennifer yelled.Maxw
Initially, Maxwell felt guilty for misunderstanding Hugo. But after hearing him yell at Jennifer just moments earlier, he couldn't shake the impression that Hugo was nothing short of a barbarian.It was clear that Jennifer hadn't been the one to bring Samson Holt in, so why did Hugo have to direct his anger at her?Jennifer knew Hugo's temper all too well and just wanted to defuse the situation. She turned to Maxwell, saying, "You need to send him back to Nimbus Lounge right away. I'll explain everything later. I promise, my brother isn't a bad person, and he hasn't hurt me."Maxwell hesitated for a moment, but he didn't want to make things harder for her. He shot Michael a glance, signaling him to take Samson back to Nimbus Lounge.Only then did Jennifer heave a sigh of relief. She glared at Maxwell and warned, "From now on, you're not allowed to go against my brother."Maxwell stared at her in surprise. He hadn't expected Jennifer—who just days ago had refused to even acknowledg
Maxwell was overwhelmed with joy upon hearing that. The implication in Jennifer's words was unmistakable. She had truly forgiven him.He held her hand, his voice trembling with emotion as he enunciated each word deliberately. "Jennifer, I promise I won't let you down again."Jennifer couldn't help but smile. "I hope you mean it. If you let me or the kids down again, I'll take them somewhere you'll never be able to find us. Go ahead, give it a try!""I won't! From now on, I'll trust you unconditionally. I'll never be a jerk again," Maxwell vowed.He berated himself, desperate to soothe her anger. He wanted Jennifer to let go of the past rather than keep it bottled up inside.Jennifer felt a pang of sympathy for him. She remembered just how far Rachel's malice had surpassed their comprehension. It wasn't just Maxwell who had fallen into her traps; she had been caught in them more than once, too."Alright, stop blaming yourself," she said, leaning into his embrace and exhaling softl