A call came in when Victor was speeding towards the Walsh family mansion. It was from Vincent; using hands-free mode, he answered the call from his brother."What?" he asked curtly, his eyes focused on the road ahead."Don't tell me you heard Uncle's suggestion," Vincent admonished.He had been about to enter their uncle's office when he overheard his uncle's instigation to his brother; he was the one who could see the smirk on their uncle's face after he hung up the phone.That was when he realised their uncle didn't really care about their fate. He even began to doubt their uncle's advice to stay quiet and follow their plan during tomorrow's hearing with the judge.Victor had caused enough trouble already; he couldn't add to the list of victims by killing someone tonight. That would be incredibly foolish.If Victor thought he could get away with it just because he believed their uncle would save him, then he had made a grave mistake. Vincent had to stop him before his brother acted
A convoy of police cars escorted Victor and Vincent Davis to the Blackstone Institute—the only prison in Eagertown, which is located on the city's outskirts.Victor covered his face with both hands while growling repeatedly. Beside him, Vincent leaned back in his seat, looking up.Their comfortable and carefree life from yesterday now felt like a mirage.The lifelong sentence haunted their minds since earlier. They felt like they wanted to die even before reaching the prison.The iron bars surrounding the police car seemed to depict their lives from now on.There is a clear boundary between them inside that moving metal box compared to the people out there."I swear, if you say 'I told you so,' I'll strangle you," muttered Victor in his frustration."Vent your frustrations elsewhere; I'm not interested," Vincent replied coldly to his brother.Victor's ears perked up at his brother's markedly different tone. He then realised what he was doing, using his brother as a punching bag for hi
Glenn's mind became very restless, thinking about the new player who had entered the radar, especially since he didn't know which side the new player was on.He knew that Victor escaped, meaning Hazel's life was in danger, Sebastian Thornhill's threats echoing in his ears.Luckily, Benjamin intervened when they were in the courthouse lobby because otherwise, he could have made a fatal mistake by knocking out the old man's teeth.From any perspective, if he couldn't control his emotions, the outcome would turn against him, although the relief of seeing the old man's face battered was very tempting.He also thought about his mother and father's fate if he went to jail for assaulting Sebastian Thornhill. There would be no one to protect them, and they were currently vulnerable.He and Rufus then parted ways in front of the police station; this time, he wouldn't forget to warn Mr Lucas about Sebastian Thornhill.He felt guilty towards him because, at his request, his business was in chaos
"What?" Hazel asked again, wanting to ensure that Glenn's words earlier weren't just her delusion.Glenn smiled at Hazel's innocent reaction; he wouldn't mind repeating it a hundred times as long as he could see her innocent face staring at him with her round emerald eyes."Hazel Walsh, will you marry me?"If Hazel had been dumbfounded earlier, then this time, her reaction would have been different. After ensuring that her ears didn't mishear Glenn's words, her eyes responded by shedding tears.Glenn was naturally confused by Hazel's reaction.‘Is she rejecting me?’‘Of course, we don't know each other yet.’‘Is this too fast? Does she need more time? Or is she no longer interested in me?’‘Or maybe... Is she offended by my proposal because she doesn't love me?’Glenn's thoughts swirled in his head as he watched Hazel's reaction. Now, it was he who looked at Hazel with confusion.Especially when Hazel released his grip and instead crouched on the floor, crying uncontrollably."Hazel..
"Where's Vincent?" Victor asked Eleanor, his biological mother, after being taken around and introduced to some of the crew on the abandoned rig she had been using as her headquarters.The place looked rusty and decrepit from the outside, but inside, it had been polished to look futuristic with gadgets and technology that even Victor didn't know existed.Eleanor's transportation was also highly advanced, leaving Victor continuously impressed. What surprised Victor was Eleanor's troops, who looked like trained soldiers.He was naturally curious about his mother's occupation, which allowed her to have such state-of-the-art facilities.Eleanor looked at her son with a concerned expression. "He said he needed time. When he's ready, he'll come looking for you himself."Victor was immediately offended by his mother's response. "That's impossible! You're the one who instigated him, right? Or perhaps you're imprisoning him somewhere in this place?!" he snapped.Eleanor shook her head. "You kn
There was a commotion inside Sebastian's office; the man was fuming upon hearing the news of his nephew's escape from Don, who now kept his head down, not wanting to get reprimanded because of the boss's foul mood."Who helped them?" Sebastian interrogated sharply, staring at Don."If we go by their clean and traceless modus operandi, it's The Eyes," Don responded, referring to Eleanor's gang."Fvcking shit! What the hell do they want with me? And why haven't your people found them yet after all this time?!" Sebastian snapped.Don cursed inwardly, 'Oh no, here we go again…' he sighed as Sebastian was reminded of his unfinished task.It had been over a decade since The Eyes had been terrorising them; several assassination attempts on Sebastian eventually led him to retreat from the spotlight and work from the shadows.Because they didn't know The Eye's motive, Sebastian became paranoid. Their last attack nearly sent Sebastian to meet his God.Everyone has their own ghosts, and the conc
"Then why do you still accept me?" Yvonne asked curiously.Knowing this new fact made Yvonne start to doubt in her heart the kindness that Glenn had shown her all this time.'Is it sincere? Or is it to gain sympathy from me as his enemy to enter his allure?' Yvonne analysed.If Yvonne's assessment of Glenn had always been flawless previously, now she has begun to waver."Because I know you came here with a genuine intention to work, and you will treat Soulcatcher wholeheartedly because of your mother's condition. So, I did take advantage of your situation; I'm not entirely innocent," Glenn explained without sugarcoating.'I don't know if he answered like that to balance us out or if that's actually what happened,' Yvonne thought.Yvonne breathed a sigh of relief, her stiff posture relaxed, and her straight back bent. "I've been so foolish all this time trying hard to keep my identity hidden from you," Yvonne complained, rolling her eyes.Glenn chuckled, "You didn't try hard enough. Wh
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
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