As Liam entered the hospital ward where Claire was, his gaze swept over the faces of their family, as they were filled with hope.Grandfather Wilson was the first to approach him."Liam," Grandfather Wilson began, "we owe you an apology." His expression was a mix of gratitude and seriousness as he addressed Liam. "We've misjudged you, and for that, we're truly sorry.""Claire has agreed to marry you. We hope this can be the start of a new beginning for all of us."Liam's eyes lit up with carefully controlled excitement.Just yesterday, it seemed as if everything was about to come crashing down, and now he was finally going to get what he wanted.He glanced at Claire, who was sitting up in her hospital bed, her expression filled with anxiety and, at the same time, resolve. Liam took a deep breath, calming himself despite the rollercoaster of happiness and victory that was turning within him."Thank you, Mr. Wilson," Liam said, his voice steady. "This means a lot to me. I promise to t
Victoria grabbed her car keys and headed out of the house.As she drove to the meeting spot, the events of what had happened in the past few days replayed in her mind.From the Nathan stealing the gifts from her family, to him disgracing the a Wilson family at the Celestial resort and now he tried to kill her daughter. Nathan had gone too far. Nathan has bitten more than he can chew and now he was going to pay the price.The meeting place was a dimly lit, abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of town.Victoria parked her car and walked inside, the sound of her heels echoing through the empty space.The gang members were already there, smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol while they waited tmfor her. Their leader, a tall man with a scar running down his cheek, threw his cigarette on the floor and stepped on it thoroughly before he sprepped fowsrd towards Victoria.The smell of Cigarettes and alcohol in the air irritated Victoria and her Irritation was obvious in her face. the res
James continued, "Before Vanessa’s parents died, they had arranged a contract marriage between her and Henry Smith, Liam's younger brother.""Her family was in a dire situation at that time, and the marriage was intended to save their failing business."Nathan raised an eyebrow. "Henry Smith?"Nothing good could come from that family. Henry was even more arrogant than Liam."Correct," James replied. "The only way Vanessa would be able to avoid the marriage was if she married into a more powerful family than the Smiths.It’s likely that this is one of the reasons she’s been so determined to build Royal Corp’s success."Nathan took a few minutes to process the information.He wondered why Vanessa had shown up at Grandfather Wilson's birthday the other day, offering him a deal to join Royal Corporation. She was indeed determined to get herself out of the contract marriage.James then pulled out a document from the briefcase he was carrying."Just as Vanessa mentioned at Grandfather Wils
Henry interrupted, his tone condescending. "Then you’ve been wasting your time and resources on someone who is useless.""It's time you face the truth: there is no one coming to save you!"Henry's smirk grew even wider. "Not even Nathan, a mere impostor.""The real Lord Cloud would not even look in the direction of the Royal Corporation."He let out a harsh laugh, turning on his heel and storming out of the office, slamming the door behind him.The echoes of his mocking laughter lingered in the room, leaving Vanessa and her assistant, Laura, in stunned silence.Vanessa stood still despite the humiliation. She felt more determined than ever.Vanessa refused to be deterred by Henry’s taunts. She had faith in Nathan; no matter what anybody said, her faith would not waver.Nathan had singlehandedly saved the Royal Corporation from bankruptcy, despite the board of executives consisting of the best graduates from prestigious universities around the world.If there was a way to secure Lord C
The tension in the room was at its peak, and the barman’s unease was becoming more and more obvious.Nathan’s voice remained calm but cold. “I insist. It’s just a drink, after all. It’ll help you unwind from the long shift,” Nathan said.The barman hesitated, his face growing paler. He placed the glass back on the table with a shaky hand. “I really shouldn’t. It’s against my policy to drink on the job.”Nathan’s suspicion deepened. He could see the barman’s anxiety and knew that something was wrong. “Is that so? Come on, you are a barman."" I’ve never encountered a barman who turns down a drink from a guest. "Besides, I am your boss, and I am giving you the go-ahead. Have the drink,” Nathan insisted as he leaned back into his chair.James, still observing closely, shifted his stance, ready to intervene if anything went wrong.He subtly signaled for the hotel’s security to be on alert, understanding the gravity of the situation.The barman’s composure was slipping.He glanced nervous
The manager's gaze was locked firmly on the barman, his features contorted with a fiery rage that burned in his eyes.With a tone dripping with accusation, he addressed the esteemed Lord Cloud, "Forgive me for barging in just like that, Lord Cloud, but this barman here is nothing but a fraudulent imposter who has made his way into the hotel and is trying to harm you!"Nathan's brow furrowed, a flicker of suspicion igniting within him. He was not entirely surprised. This was the very same barman who had just moments ago attempted to serve him a drink that even he himself refused to drink. "Is that so?" Nathan asked, turning to the barman with a sense of urgency.The accused barman recoiled, his expression morphing into one of desperation as he cried out, "That's simply not true! I have no idea what you're talking about!"The manager's lips curled into a sneer as he cut the man off, barking, "Save your lies, you fool! You're nothing but an imposter and you will be exposed right here!"
The fake barman’s pleas grew more frantic. “I don’t know! I don’t know their names, I swear! I’m just a pawn in this—”The manager’s face was a mask of cold fury.He motioned to the bodyguards, who moved forward with grim determination. “If he won’t talk willingly, we’ll have to find other methods to extract the truth from him.”Nathan raised a hand, signaling them to halt.“No. We’ll give him one last chance. But if he doesn’t cooperate, we’ll get the information out of him, no matter the cost.”The fake barman’s eyes were wide with fear, and his breath came in ragged gasps. “Please, I don’t want to die! I’ll tell you whatever I can, just don’t—”Nathan cut him off with a steely gaze. “This is your final opportunity. Speak now, or face the consequences.”The fake barman looked around in panic, his mind racing. “I—I really don’t know! They didn’t give me any details, just said to serve you the poisoned drink!”The fake barman continued to lie, hoping that they would buy his deception.
THROWBACK TO THE NIGHT NATHAN REGAINED HIS MEMORIES"Mother? Mother, where are you?" Nathan's grip tightened around his cherished teddy bear as he whispered softly, weaving through the bustling crowd of the mall, his eyes scanning for Victoria, his mother-in-law.She had brought him earlier to buy him some toys and instructed him to wait for her, but hours had passed, yet she had not returned.Nathan was always maltreated by his in-laws, but he had hoped today would be different as Victoria promised to take him shopping.It seemed she had abandoned him. "Mother? Where are you?" he called out again, his voice tinged with fear.A few shoppers glanced his way, but none stopped to help. Nathan’s heart raced as he wandered, the anxiety building in his chest.He felt the sting of tears in his eyes, and his grip on the teddy bear tightened.Nathan searched all the sections of the shopping mall, but he still could not find Victoria.He sat on the couch in one of the sections, crying his eyes