The wedding day is just around the corner. From the beginning, Glenn requested his parents to broadcast their wedding openly because he and Hazel were the son and daughter of Eagertown’s businessman.What they have enjoyed so far is inseparable from the participation of the entire Eagertown community in their family business. Therefore, at least he wants no exclusivity in his wedding this time.Although not all community members are invited, exceptional journalists are brought to broadcast the event."Alright, I understand your thinking. So, what kind of wedding do you want to present to the community?" Irina asked her son."I want to give the best wedding to Hazel, as good and beautiful as possible. I want to give her a beautiful image every time she thinks about our wedding," Glenn requested.Irina smiled, "Oh, Glenn, such a wise choice because it's absolutely right. Every time I remember my wedding day with your father, it makes me endlessly grateful because he honoured me. It trul
The wedding day finally arrived, and the largest chapel in Eagertown was chosen as their wedding venue.The chapel had been decorated so intricately that its walls were now adorned with beautiful silk drapes hanging down. The fragrance of fresh flowers framing the room was refreshing.Like spring breeze, sprinkles of white rose petals from the ceiling made the atmosphere feel almost like a dream.All the important people from Eagertown were present that morning, setting aside all differences to present themselves before the Smith and Wlash family.This was no ordinary wedding party; it was a wedding that united two prominent entrepreneurs in Eagertown. Naturally, all layers of important society had to be involved in this historic event.Moreover, the camera flashes from the journalists incessantly captured images of the attendees. It would be controversial if any important person were left uninvited.A red carpet was provided by the wedding organisers so that the guests could pose for
There was a commotion, and Arthur and Irina even stood up from their seats as soon as they found out who the woman behind the veil was."Why?""That doesn't look like Hazel Walsh, but I'm unsure...""Is this another drama from both families? They never cease to surprise...""I don't think that's Hazel Walsh. Is there a new scandal?!"Whispers spread among the guests while the clueless priest prepared to continue the ceremony. Glenn raised his finger at the priest, signalling him not to proceed."Where is my bride?!" Glenn snapped, staring sharply at Amber.Amber pretended innocence, "Well, you're looking at her," she said, pointing at herself.Glenn's jaw tensed, and he left the altar with heavy steps to find his real bride."My groom! Where are you going? Don't leave your bride to bear the shame..." Amber pleaded with her nauseating act.Benjamin came half-running towards Glenn, "What's going on? Where are you going?" he asked confusedly, but when he saw the bride at the altar, "Oh..
Applause and cheers resounded as the priest allowed the bride and groom to kiss. Afterwards, they walked side by side into the chapel.Glenn glanced at one of the wedding attendants, "Where's the fake bride from earlier?!" he asked, surprised to see the tear in Amber's dress where she had stood at the altar.The attendant, who had been instructed to watch over Amber, looked puzzled, "Oh, she was here earlier," she said hesitantly.The woman seemed very innocent and young; apparently, she had been distracted by the show outside and forgotten her duties. Amber had escaped.Glenn couldn't interrogate her. Someone slipped their hand into his arm, slender fingers with neatly painted light pink nails.It was his wife's hand. Glenn turned and smiled at Hazel, who pouted playfully at him. "Hey, husband..." she teased, fluttering her long eyelashes. Glenn swallowed hard and loosened his suddenly tight bow tie."Do you know that behind that curtain, there's a small room where we can hide togeth
"Hahaha…" Amber burst into laughter as if she had lost her sanity because she laughed at the wrong time.Don looked at Amber horrifiedly, as if the woman was insane and had grown tired of her life."Look! She's mocking you, boss!" Don incited Sebastian, pointing at Amber sitting across from him.Amber stared sharply at Don. "Tsk tsk... I find it amusing because of your recent remarks, bringing up the issue of the duration of your friendship. After all, even kings are ousted by their siblings, so why should you be an exception?" Amber taunted Don sarcastically."You—!" Don was angry at Amber's taunt. He wanted to refute her and retort, but Sebastian cut him off.With the muzzle of the gun aimed at Amber, he ordered her to speak."Explain what you meant by those words.""Boss, you can't possibly believe her, can you? This vile woman just wants to plant lies in your mind!" Don incited, appearing very angry because of his position compared to Amber.Amber sighed lazily as if belittling th
‘What does he mean? He's also after that Soulcatcher not just for profit, but for... Mom?’ Yvonne thought as Victor closed the door in front of her.But her annoyance at her two cousins sabotaging her room made her pound on the door.Victor came out annoyed, ready to chase Yvonne away. But he got an idea, so he unbuttoned his shirt and only wore shorts, then opened the door.With one hand raised up against the door frame, he opened it. Yvonne was startled to see a strange creature staring at her annoyedly.Wildly when Victor's armpit hair swayed freely, bare-chested and only wearing shorts.Yvonne looked at him with disgust, "You pre-historic man! Why aren't you wearing clothes! Do you think your form is enticing? You're just making people sick!" she snapped, turning her eyes away, cursing her eyes that Victor had tainted.Victor smiled victoriously, "Does anyone sleep fully clothed? Are you that one? Are you a human or a robot?" Victor scoffed."Don't imagine things about me! At leas
"Darling... Enough, I need to close my eyes for at least five hours," pleaded Hazel to her husband, who seemed tirelessly having sex with her since they returned from the chapel.Even Glenn disregarded the calls from their parents urging him to attend their own reception."Enjoy yourselves; I'm having my fun here, too," replied Glenn, promptly receiving affectionate blows from Hazel. Irina and Miriam raised their eyebrows after hearing Glenn's response, and they chuckled as if reminiscing about their days as newlyweds."Oh, the youthful spirit..." reminisced Miriam, greeted by Irina's amused claps. They continued the reception party without the bride and groom. Everybody is happy, so it should be a win-win situation.Unable to spotlight the newlyweds, journalists didn't run out of ideas, as the guests themselves were news. Since the phone was shut, Hazel and Glenn had sex in every corner of the house as if there was no end to it.Hazel's eyelids half-opened due to exhaustion catching
"Sebastian Thornhill got shot!" exclaimed a journalist still broadcasting Sebastian's arrest.Glenn, working while watching the broadcast, immediately put down his pen and reached for his phone to get a closer look.Sebastian Thornhill lay sprawled in a pool of blood.‘Could that be Victor's doing?’ Glenn speculated, but he wasn't sure if Victor could have such brazenness.Then, his thoughts turned to the group that rescued the Davis brothers.‘The Eyes? I thought they would save Victor; why would they trap him instead?’ Glenn pondered."Is there something going on between them? It seems so because they only appeared together yesterday. That means they're hiding somewhere right now..."He watched as Sebastian's body, carried by medical personnel, was loaded into an ambulance headed straight for the hospital.His phone rang; it was his father."Have you seen the news?" his father asked directly, without preamble."Yes, father.""If not the Davis brothers, he'll link it to us," his fath
As time passed, Glenn and Hazel enjoyed peaceful days while awaiting the birth of their baby. In the month of their baby’s due date, Glenn received the surprising news that Yvonne and Victor were getting married. “Glenn, hurry up!” Hazel hurriedly put on her earrings as they were almost late for Victor and Yvonne’s wedding ceremony. Glenn quickly grabbed his jacket from the back of the chair and hugged Hazel from behind. Seeing Hazel with her big belly made him fall in love with her even more. “Not now,” Hazel grumbled, annoyed. The more Hazel was irritable, the more Glenn enjoyed teasing her. They stepped out of the house and got into the car. Glenn drove at a moderate speed, occasionally reaching for Hazel’s hand and kissing it gently. Hazel felt incredibly happy, showered with love from her husband. When they arrived at the church, the doors were almost closing as the ceremony was about to begin. Glenn and Hazel entered, accompanied by the quiet laughter of the attendees. They
“Mei!” Hazel immediately hugged her friend, whom she hadn't seen for months.Mr. Zhang’s daughter had decided to visit Hazel in Eagertown after the situation in Yuhan had stabilized. She brought a lot of gifts for Hazel, thinking Hazel would want to try some unique treats from Yuhan.“Sorry I came so late, I’ve been incredibly busy in Yuhan,” Mei said.“It’s okay. I know you had a lot to take care of.”They walked through the corridor and into the living room. Glenn, who had just come out of his office, joined them. They all sat comfortably on the sofa.“How does it feel to be expecting a baby?” Mei asked with a giggle.Hazel was due in four months. Time had flown by, and her belly was already showing significantly.“I feel ugly,” Hazel complained.“Ugly? You look so beautiful, Hazel. I’m even jealous of you,” Mei replied. “Being a mother is a privilege not every woman gets.”“I don’t know… I feel so emotionally unstable.” Hazel pouted.Glenn reached for Hazel’s shoulder and hugged he
The effects of the COVID-19 virus had completely vanished in Eagertown, and everyone had returned to their normal activities without worry. Glenn’s company had become more renowned, producing vaccines not only for COVID-19 but for other diseases as well. Glenn was very busy, but he always made time for Hazel.Glenn had just left the hospital after accompanying Hazel for a pregnancy checkup, when they happened to run into Beatrice. Apparently, Beatrice had just arrived there.“Mrs. Zimmerman, what are you doing here? Are you sick?” Hazel asked.“Oh, I’m not sick, Hazel. I have a meeting with some doctors here to discuss sending medical aid to remote areas in Latin America.” Beatrice chuckled softly.“You’re really busy,” commented Glenn. “Take care of your health, Mrs. Zimmerman.”Beatrice nodded. “Thank you for your concern, Glenn.”Then she continued, “Since I happened to run into you here, Glenn, there’s something I’d like to talk about. I need your help.”Glenn was momentarily tak
“Where’s Glenn?” Yvonne asked as she and Victor approached Hazel, who was already sitting and waiting at the café where they had arranged to meet.“He’s taking Sean and his grandmother to Ms. Eugene’s place.”Yvonne only nodded briefly, then took a seat. Victor immediately started flipping through the menu, feeling very hungry.“They’re going to stay there? It seems Eagertown isn’t suitable for Sean,” Victor commented.Hazel sighed softly. “It might be too noisy here.”“Some people just don’t feel comfortable living in the city, Hazel. It doesn’t mean they don’t like being with you.”“I know.” Hazel only nodded wearily.Hazel felt dizzy and her stomach was uneasy, but she forced herself to meet Yvonne and Victor because she wanted to discuss the charity. Yvonne was going to provide a report on the funds that had been allocated and where they had been sent, including to Ms. Eugene’s place.However, Hazel didn’t want to talk about that at all; she just wanted to lie down in bed.“Hazel?
The atmosphere there was busy, as everyone was hard at work building the town. Glenn got out of the car along with Sean and Grandma Mari. As Glenn expected, it seemed that Sean and the grandmother were immediately captivated. Both of them looked at Glenn.“This is a very nice place, Glenn,” praised Sean.From the crowd, Ms. Eugene emerged with a wide smile. She immediately greeted Glenn, Sean, and Grandma Mari.“This must be Sean and Grandma Mari,” nodded Ms. Eugene. “Mr. Glenn has called me, and I am really delighted if you want to stay here.”Grandma Mari agreed. “Of course. I feel at home already.”“You can look around if you like,” offered Ms. Eugene.Sean and the grandmother held hands, and they soon mingled with the people busy at work. Meanwhile, Glenn and Ms. Eugene watched over the bustling activity.“You’re very busy here?” asked Glenn.Ms. Eugene chuckled. “We got a lot of help from Mrs. Zimmerman’s charity and Miss Yvonne.”“Oh, really?”It turned out that the charity ment
A week after Mason's funeral, Beatrice visited Glenn's office. According to Mason's mandate, the company acquired by Glenn would still provide Beatrice with the remaining funds. It was no small amount since Glenn had bought Mason’s company at a fair price.Beatrice had signed the documents and handed them to Glenn. She looked very composed, though her heart had been broken twice after losing Mason forever.“It’s all done, Glenn. Thank you for your cooperation,” Beatrice said.“Once again, my deepest condolences, Mrs. Zimmerman.”A faint smile appeared on Beatrice’s lips. “What happened to Mason did break my heart. But in the end, he tried to be a good person, and I am still proud of him.”There was a light in Beatrice’s eyes, indicating she had come to terms with everything. Even when Mason returned, he was the Mason she had once known.“He will be remembered as a good man. I will make sure of that,” Glenn nodded.“Thank you, you are very kind.”“So, what are your plans moving forwa
Eleanor brought a cup of hot coffee, and though she had changed her clothes, her face still looked disheveled. She smiled sweetly as she placed the coffee on the table, then sat next to Mason. She tried to touch him, but Mason gently moved her hand to the sofa.“Once again, I’m sorry, Eleanor. But I can’t continue our relationship,” Mason said.“You’re going back to Beatrice, aren’t you?”“No. But we’ve made peace, and I know she doesn’t want me anymore.”“Then why? Why are you going back to her?” Eleanor asked, her eyes sad. “Stay here with me.”Mason gave a faint smile, his face looking sorrowful. He felt like the most despicable person in the world, having hurt both Beatrice and now Eleanor. They both deserved happiness, something Mason couldn’t offer.When Beatrice decided to keep their relationship as friends for now, Mason accepted it. He felt he had to be fair, which meant Eleanor also needed to find her own happiness.“You need to find your own happiness, Eleanor.” Mason kisse
Mason and Beatrice's arrival at Glenn's office caused quite a stir, as no one expected the former rival to show up there. Beatrice, looking calm, went to see Irina and Hazel, who happened to be in Glenn's office. Meanwhile, Mason headed straight for the elevator.Hazel, Irina, and Beatrice gathered in the meeting room. Irina and Hazel seemed eager to hear what had brought Beatrice and Mason together to Glenn’s office.“Did you make up?” Irina asked.Beatrice nodded. “As friends, I think. I can’t just accept Mason’s feelings, I don’t know… I don’t want to force myself.”“Yes, of course, Mrs. Zimmerman. Even though you're his wife, you have the right to find your own happiness. If it’s better to be friends, then that’s what you should do. But if your feelings say otherwise...” Hazel began, but Irina interrupted her.“No! Don’t go back to him. I can’t imagine it. Just stay friends, Beatrice,” Irina said firmly.Beatrice chuckled. “Yes, I’ll just follow wherever our story leads.”“He cam
The foggy memories slowly became clearer as Mason stepped onto the porch of the house he had long abandoned. Dark thoughts crept into his mind—if he knocked on the door, would he be welcomed? Or would everything be different?Mason took a deep breath and pressed the doorbell of the seemingly deserted house.Several minutes passed, and Mason continued to stand there, waiting. Finally, the front door opened, and Beatrice appeared. Despite looking older, her face was bright. She had found her own peace.However, the arrival of Mason seemed to shatter that peace instantly.“Mason?” Beatrice looked at him in disbelief.“I’d like to talk to you, Bea. May I? That is, if you’re willing.”Beatrice’s eyes remained fixed on Mason’s pitiful figure. Whatever had happened, something terrible must have hit Mason hard. Was this something Beatrice should celebrate?Regardless of Mason’s current troubles, maybe he had fought with Eleanor and decided to come back home.Beatrice’s ego raged inside her. A