Before Theo could react, the door to the operating room swung open instantly, revealing a man in a white coat. The lights in the operating room had just gone off, signifying the surgery was already over. He walked toward them, adjusting his low-frame glass, his expression appearing unreadable. Seeing the doctor coming out of the operating room, Juliet’s attention was called, her heart racing rapidly in her chest as if sensing something wasn’t right about the doctor’s expression. However, she couldn’t figure it out on time. Theo also turned to the doctor, interrupted by his reaction earlier. The same goes for Emily, who raised her brows upward. Although she tried to appear calm, the anxiety beneath her quiet exterior that glinted couldn’t be ignored. The lady knew she was the main course of the current problem, and she was overwhelmed with guilt, but it was due to her mother’s selfish action. Despite her guilt, her decision remained the same—she wouldn’t give herself out for an o
Juliet snapped swiftly at her! ‘’ If you don’t appreciate me talking to your thrash husband, do as requested! Fix a time with Mr. Enzo Black and save the company. This is what your father wants and if he doesn’t survive it, this will be his last wish. Do your duty as a filial daughter.’’Silence dominated the atmosphere of the reception immediately after Juliet's harsh statement! The tension in the air became palpable, Theo listened and watched this quietly, inwardly grinning as he knew his mission was gradually getting solved by his target. Slowly, the Thompsons are getting ripped apart, which would hinder James' success.How could he not be satisfied? As the words sank in, Emily's gaze never left her mother. Her jaws set on their own as she paused her lips, which had started to quiver. Overwhelmed by emotions, her eyes became frosty as ice! " Yet, this is how you and Dad have been ruining me all these years!" Staring at his wife, overwhelmed with emotions, James's eyes softe
Sunshine Media House A familiar man stood at the large gate of the Media house, jumping and waving at the guards stationed next to the gate. " Hey, do you people remember me?" He yelled, raising his eyes as he tried to get himself noticed by the guards. The man was none other than Marcus, who had come and planned to brainwash Chairman Cole into disregarding anything James Donovan had said. However, his situation made things more difficult for him. Ever since being fired from his job, it had been almost impossible to get another job. The Tarlose couldn't also help him as he was not their concern but Leonard promised to get him a job once he had successfully convinced James' allies. The only thing he was getting was just money, which was not enough for him since he was a reckless spender. Therefore, he has to make sure Chairman Cole backs away from James Donovan no matter what! " Who the hell are you?!" " We don't allow people to constitute a nuisance in this prestigiou
Just then, a knock was heard, which interrupted their conversation." I guess you are expecting someone?" President Richard raised his brows at Chairman Cole, questioning him as he heard the knock at the door.A quick flash of a frown appeared on Chairman Cole's face, but it was immediately replaced with a natural expression.." Not really but let's see who is it." He pressed the intercom button beside him, granting access to the room. Slowly, the door was pushed open from outside, a familiar face coming into view. " Chairman Cole," Marcus greeted politely, bowing his head respectfully as he proceeded to step in. " I am quite sorry to come as an interruption to the conversation between you two, however, I have a piece of significant information to let you know about." He raised his head after the bow, casting a glance at both President Richard and Chairman Cole indifferently. Turning to face Marcus, President Richard adjusted his position on the sofa calmly, smirking. It seems
"Get lost! You don't know anything about James Donovan, making you have no right to sprout nonsense about him!"A chuckle escaped from Marcus’ throat, rubbing his palms together calmly. ‘’ If truly, I don’t know what I am saying, do you President Richard think I have the nerve to sprout nonsense right in front of the chairman?’’ He questioned, narrowing his eyes. ‘’ I can justify my claims that James Donovan is nobody.’’ President Richard's brows were raised suddenly, out of surprise, trying to comprehend what Marcus was saying. ‘’ Is that so?’’‘’ If you indeed know what you are saying, where is your evidence?’’ Chairman Cole inquired in a low voice, out of the blue, his expression becoming inexplicable. It was unknown what had occupied his mind about Marcus’ claim, but he waited patiently, wanting to see what Marcus would prove. Then, he could make his decision. Hearing this, President Richard spared Chairman Cole a glance, his brows pulling into a slight frown, twisting his li
Within seconds, bodyguards stormed into the elegant office, forming a circle around Marcus, appearing hefty and cold. Looking at the bodyguards surrounding him before he could even react more, a chill ran down his spine, swallowing hard. " No ......this.........." " Don't you dare say anything more!" President Richard snapped at Marcus, sneering sharply. " If you say any more word, you will only implicate yourself and your reward will intensify, which I am sure you can't escape from." Marcus' face became even uglier, his eyelids drooping with the weight of President Richard's words. He knew powerful figures wouldn't play with their words and this only meant he was truly doomed! But how did it all come to this?! He had planned to slap all those who looked down on him in the face, already pictured himself getting his job and status back! However, this happened..... turning into a wave of shock to him! " This is unacceptable! I know what I am saying! James Donovan is a useless
Meanwhile, Emily and James had arrived at the secret base in the car, however, none of them decided to step out of the car as it parked right in front of the villa. Instead, the couple sat quietly in the car, saying no words to each other since they left the hospital. The ride back home was filled with silence, seemingly like both were surrounded by their thoughts. ‘’ I won’t let this go, Emily.’’ Some seconds later, James broke the silence, unable to act distant from Emily. The latter had such an effect on him that he couldn’t think of a moment without her. Well, he had no idea when he became this attached to her.James cleared his throat, adjusting himself, and turned to look at Emily, his face radiating with full concern. ‘’ I should have protected you more. Juliet has no reason to say such things to you as her daughter. Due to this, I can’t respect her anymore,’’ he uttered in a collected voice, displaying how composed he was now. Although, there happened to be a kind of
“Winter Donovan! Bringing up the old issues is irrelevant! Emily is not to be blamed since I decided to send Jessica out of the base! If you need to put the fault on anyone, you can come for me!”James stepped forward immediately, positioning himself protectively in front of Emily, a resolve firm in his eyes.He wasn’t about to let Winter’s words bruise Emily anymore.How could his own sister not understand? He’d fought so hard to build this life, and he wasn’t going to watch it unravel from within.“Emily is my wife. You should show her the same respect you show me,” he added, his voice steadier than he felt inside.Winter, however, was unyielding. She scoffed, crossing her arms with defiance and looked at James without a hint of politeness. “What if I don’t?” she challenged, her tone dripping with cold disdain.James felt a surge of frustration and sadness as Winter’s words cut through him. He’d done everything to shield Emily, to protect her from any harm—even from his family if n