Charles had barely caught a wink of sleep that Sunday night. Norah and he had spent the weekend on high alert, trying to secure their home from an unforeseen threat – with Emma showing up unannounced, uninvited, and out of the blue on Sunday evening, sending Norah into a state of panic that nearly led her to dial 911. It took Charles all his persuasive powers to prevent her from making that call.With the first light of Monday morning, Charles had convened an urgent meeting of Oscorp’s top executives. The atmosphere in the conference room was tense, and the grim expressions on the faces of the executives mirrored Charles’ own concern. He knew it was time to unveil the disturbing truth about Emma’s involvement in the recent company fire accident.“Ladies and gentlemen,” he began, his voice wavering slightly, “I need to address a matter that has been haunting us for far too long.” He paused, glancing around the room, meeting the gaze of each executive.“Thank you all for joining me on s

Norah and Charles had had a tumultuous week, but now, it was Saturday, and a certain peace had settled upon them after getting rid of Emma completely from their lives and taking measures to stop Emma from trying to harm them or even come close to them without their permission. Both felt a lingering satisfaction that was quite invisible to anyone’s eye from the way they carried themselves.“Charles,” Norah called from the kitchen, “I’m thinking of heading out to grab some groceries. We’re running low on milk, and we need a few other things.”Charles, sitting in the living room, looked up from his book. “Sure, I’ll come with you. I don’t mind.”Norah smiled, appreciating his offer. “Thanks, but you’ve had a long week. I can handle it on my own. Besides, it’s just a quick run to the store.”Charles nodded, understanding. “Alright, but if you change your mind or need anything, just give me a call.”Norah emerged from the kitchen and with a peck on Charles’ cheek, Norah grabbed her keys an

Charles paced back and forth in his office at Oscorp, his thoughts consumed by the promise he had made to Norah the previous night. He knew he had to fulfill it, no matter the cost. The safety of the woman he loved was paramount, and he couldn’t afford to take any chances.“Mr. Higgins,” he called out, summoning his lawyer to his side.Mr. Higgins, with a perpetual air of seriousness, entered the room, a hint of curiosity in his eyes. “What can I do for you, Charles?”Charles cleared his throat, his determination unwavering. “I need your help to hire a private bodyguard for Norah.”The lawyer nodded in understanding. “I see. Security is a serious matter. I’ll start looking into reputable agencies immediately.”With that set in motion, Charles and Mr. Higgins spent the following days carefully interviewing potential candidates. They needed someone with military experience, someone who could ensure Norah’s safety without intruding into her personal space too. After days of careful consi

Norah’s heart raced as she gazed around the cluttered room. She couldn’t believe it was happening so soon, just one week after they returned from their blissful two-week vacation. Charles, ever the practical one, was already deep in conversation with a wedding planner, his focus unwavering as he discussed flower, food, venue, and seating arrangements.She watched him with admiration, her heart swelling with love for the man of her dreams. They hadn’t known each other for long, but from the moment their conversation had shifted from business to personal in that elevator, she knew he was the one she’d been waiting for.As Norah tried to wrap her head around the whirlwind of wedding preparations, Charles caught her gaze and smiled, his eyes filled with affection. “Darling, I was thinking we could have an outdoor ceremony by the lake,” he suggested.Her eyes lit up at the Idea. “Oh, Charles, that sounds perfect! Just like our vacation.”Charles nodded, his eyes never leaving hers. “Exactl

Norah had been contemplating how to make her wedding day even more special. She had always been close to her Uncle Ben, who had been a guiding light in her life since she was just a little girl. With the big day approaching, she decided to share her idea with him.A few days before the wedding, Norah sat down with uncle Ben, in the cozy living room of the mansion. She cleared her throat nervously, clutching her hands together.“Uncle Ben,” Norah began, her voice filled with emotion, “I’ve been thinking about something. I want you to walk me down the aisle at the wedding.”Uncle Ben looked at her with surprise and then a wide, warm smile spread across his face. “Norah, I’d be honored. You’ve grown into an amazing woman, and I’ve cherished every moment we’ve shared since you were a little girl.”Norah’s hugged her uncle tightly. “Thank you, Uncle Ben. You have no idea how much this means to me.”Tears welled up in Norah’s eyes as she hugged her uncle tightly. It felt like the perfect de