Gabriel stared at him in shock, his heart pounding in his chest. He tore his gaze away and ran toward the building, dread gripping his heart.Inside, Zoe had acted just in time, throwing herself in front of Jessie and taking the bullet meant for her. She fell to her knees, clutching her bleeding arm, but felt a small sense of relief as she saw Jessie sprinting through the door.The guy, seeing Jessie escape, moved to chase after her, but Zoe wasn’t done. With a fierce kick, she sent him stumbling backward and engaged him in a desperate brawl. She wasn't going to let him get to Jessie, no matter the cost. Zoe fought with every ounce of strength she had left, her determination unwavering even as pain radiated through her body.Gabriel reached the building just as Jessie came running toward him, her small frame trembling with fear. He dropped to his knees, scooping her up into his arms, his eyes frantically scanning her for any injuries. "Jessie, are you okay?" he asked, his voice thick

The following morning, Anna and Jia were startled awake by the sound of Magdalene screaming. They rushed to her side and found her sitting up in bed, her eyes wide with panic as she clutched her bandaged head.“My son, my son, my son,” she muttered frantically, her voice trembling with desperation.Anna quickly placed a hand on her shoulder, trying to calm her down. “Magdalene, are you alright?” she asked, her own heart racing with concern.Magdalene shook her head vigorously, tears welling up in her eyes. “My son… I… I remember…,” she stammered, her voice choked with emotion.“Calm down, Magdalene,” Anna urged gently. “I promise we’ll find your son, but you need to take care of yourself first.”Magdalene grabbed Anna’s hand tightly, her grip almost painful. “No, dear. I know my son. I remember…”Anna’s eyes widened in surprise, and she exchanged a quick, uncertain glance with Jia. Just then, the doctor walked in, his expression calm but alert. “What’s going on here?” he asked as he

Gabriel nodded, a distant look in his eyes. “Strangely, that’s what my mother used to call me.”Anna arched an eyebrow in surprise. “Really?”“Yeah,” Gabriel confirmed. “I told Camella about it once. Our daughter even teases me by calling me that sometimes.”Anna smiled softly. “Your mother must’ve been a funny woman.”Gabriel’s face fell slightly. “She’s late, though.”Anna’s smile faded as well. “I’m sorry to hear that.”Camella offered a gentle smile. “I guess most endearing mothers give their sons pet names like that.”Anna hesitated, then said, “Gabriel, I need your help. I know I’m being selfish, asking for your help after all you’ve gone through lately, but I just want to help her and…”“It’s okay, Anna,” Gabriel interrupted softly. “I’ll see what I can do.”Anna’s eyes filled with gratitude. “Thank you, Gabriel,” she said, standing up to leave.As she left the house, Gabriel and Camella watched her go, both sensing the weight she carried. The door closed softly behind her, lea

The tension in the room was palpable as Vincent realized his plan was falling apart. His hope of an alliance crumbled before him, leaving him standing in silence as the Marlows turned away from his offer of vengeance.Vincent clenched his fists, refusing to accept their decision. “Jackson, you can’t back out now. Gabriel has taken everything from me, and if you stand by, he’ll do the same to you.”Mrs. Marlow stepped forward, her tone sharp. “Vincent Morgan, you need to understand something. That young man is not someone you can take down so easily. You’ve seen what he’s done. Do you want more destruction for my family? I won't let that happen.”Vincent scoffed, his eyes narrowing. “Is it because of your wife, Jackson? I didn’t expect you to be a coward, letting a woman dictate your decisions.”Jackson’s face hardened. “It’s not about fear, Vincent. Look at what’s happened to you. Your reputation, your business—it’s all gone because you went up against Gabriel. I’m not willing to put

Gabriel stared at the sketch in his hands, the shock evident on his face. He blinked a few times, his brow furrowing as he scrutinized the features. Camella, sitting beside him, noticed his reaction and leaned over to take a look. Her eyes widened as she took in the image."Oh my," she gasped, turning to Gabriel with a teasing smile. "Why does this have some striking facial features with you, Gabriel?"He shook his head, still trying to wrap his mind around the uncanny resemblance. "It's shocking too."Camella grinned mischievously, nudging him with her elbow. "Is there something you're not telling me? A secret twin brother, perhaps?"Gabriel chuckled, the tension easing from his shoulders. "Everyone has seven lookalikes in the world, right? This might be one of mine."Camella burst out laughing, shaking her head. "Oh, come on, that's just a myth!"He shrugged, a playful glint in his eyes. "Maybe, but doppelgangers are a real possibility. Haven't you heard the stories?"Camella paused