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Two months after the incident with Cindy's father, Jonathan woke up from his coma. He had been in a coma after that day when he was brought to the hospital after taking that shot for Cindy.After the accident, they couldn't keep the news from the parents and they got to know what happened that night.Elizabeth was so worried about her son that she almost spent all her days at the hospital until one day Cindy passed out because of exhaustion. She had informed them about her pregnancy since she couldn't keep quiet about it.After Jonathan was declared comatose, she had to get back to Black Enterprises to manage her husband's company. She had requested Tyson to help her manage JC Group on her absence. Martin was helping with the issues at the company while Elizabeth took care of Jonathan during the day.At night, she would come and spend tge night at Jonathan's ward. They had brought an extra bed inside the ward since she had refused

Tabitha George, Cindy's mother had met Clement George while they were in highschool. Although Clement was a year ahead of her, they had gotten married immediately after she completing highschool. Her parents had been against the idea of her getting married but this later on led to her running away from home.Clement didn't receive any opposition since he was an orphan. His parents had died while he was still young. He grew up alone but didn't face many challenges since his parents had left him a great fortune to sustain his living.After they had gotten married, they had a good life life until Tabitha got pregnant in their second year of marriage. She was 20 years old by the time she got pregnant. Tabitha and Clement were so happy when the doctor gave the news to them after Tabitha was taken to the hospital after she had fainted for several times.But the doctor also had bad news for them. Her pregnancy had complications and if she kept t

"You look beautiful," Cindy said to Violet as they waited in the bridal chamber on her wedding day. She was donning her white off shoulder wedding dress.It was only a few minutes for the bride to walk out as the ceremony had already began. They had decided to have a church weeding and only invited their closest friends and family. Just like Cindy, she never wanted to have a fancy wedding. With her pregnancy, she would really get tired faster.Although she was in her third month of pregnancy, her baby bump was not so obvious."Thank you, you look great as well. It's sad that you couldn't be my maid of honor because you're already married. You're so cruel to me," Violet couldn't help but conplain as she pouted her cherry lips.She had wanted her best friend to be her Maud of honor but since they had gotten married earlier on, she had to ask Martin's girlfriend Amanda to be in her stead."Come on, you know I really wante

"So what is it that bothering you at work? Maybe I could lend a helping hand," Jonathan had brought what was bugging him during the night while they were having their breakfast the next day."It's okay love, I could deal with it. No need worrying yourself," Cindy knew that he was worried but if he helped her, what about the problems in his own company?How could she let him help her in handling those old men? But of course if things got worse, she could go sought him out for help."Alright but if becomes too much for you to handle, I'm here for you," he told her with a gentle smile on his face."Sure," she replied back."Now, do tell me. I can't be rest assured if I'm in the dark," he was really adamant on knowing what was going on at her company. Although he could get the information he wanted with a little investigation, he didn't want to. He wanted to hear her tell him by herself."Nothing much, just those old men

Two months had gone since Jonathan's birthday. During this month, a lot had happened in their lives.Jonathan had proposed to her a week after his birthday and had her move in with him and she permanently moved in to stay with since they were going to live together after getting married.They had gotten married during that period. When Jonathan had proposed to Cindy and she said yes, he was so happy that his beloved agreed to marry him. He had wanted to give her a grand wedding but Cindy declined having a grand wedding. She wanted a simple wedding that included their friends and closest family.Jonathan didn't want to go against her so he agreed. Their wedding happened on Monroe Island that Jonathan's mother had gifted to her during her birthday.Those among who attended the wedding were Martin, Tyson, Violet, Jonathan's mother and some business associates. The public wasn't invited and they only knew about their marriage after the

"Good morning my love," that was the first thing Cindy heard immediately after opening her eyes. She looked up to see a handsome face just above her head. Almost all of her body was lying on him with her head on the crock of his neck."Hmm morning too love," she replied while still in a daze looking up at his handsome face.His facial features were so damn perfect that she wondered what he saw exactly in an ordinary person like her leaving all the rich socialites.Giving the dazed lady a peck on the lips he asked, "What are you thinking of so early in the morning?""You," she said out loud whatever was in her thoughts. She didn't even realize that she had spoken out loud until she heard his next question.Jonathan was stunned for a moment before hugging her body closer, "Tell me, what exactly about me were you thinking about?"When Cindy heard his question, she was immediately brought back from her r

Yang Lifei tilted her head slightly, her expression almost curious—too calm for someone who had just humiliated her former friend in front of an entire room.“Since you’re happy for me,” she continued, her voice light but carrying across the hall, “then you wouldn’t mind explaining something to everyone here… would you?”A ripple of unease spread through the crowd.Xue Li’s fingers curled into her clutch. “W-What do you mean?”Yang Lifei took a slow step forward, the hem of her red dress whispering against the polished floor. Her gaze flicked briefly to Li Xuan before returning to Xue Li.“I’ve been wondering,” she said softly, “why, on the night of my engagement… I lost felt really uncomfortable after drinking the juice you handed me.”The room fell dead silent.Li Xuan stiffened instantly. “That’s ridiculous—”“Is it?” Yang Lifei cut in, her tone still gentle, but her eyes sharp enough to draw blood. “Then perhaps you can explain why you were also in that hotel room.”A collective g

Yang Lifei hears them.She pauses—but instead of reacting, she smiles faintly thinking internally, last life… I would have shrunk back. Not this time.Jin Chen taps her lightly on the back, “Let them talk.”Across the room, Jin Chen’s mother raises her glass, everyone's attention is drawn to her,“Everyone, may I have your attention?” The room quiets.“Thank you all for coming to celebrate my birthday. Tonight is special… not just for me. She gestures toward Yang Lifei, “Because I finally have someone I’ve been waiting to introduce properly.”Murmurs spread, everyone guessing who she wants to introduce and almost instinctively turns to look at Yang Lifei. Jin Chen had never been close to women before but now he was holding a woman on his mother's birthday party, and the attention seeking dress the said lady is wearing.Most people didn't know about their engagement because it was only close family and friends who attended.Xue Li frowns and mutters under her breath, “What is she doing…?”

Yang Lifei decided that she will not dwell on Madam Jin's pick on her dress, it was her party and she was going to let her have fun.Since there was still enough time until the guests would start arriving, she decided to take a stroll in the family garden and relive the memories she didn't get to enjoy in her last life.Jin Chen was more that happy to take his wife around. Knowing that their past life relationship was not so good because of misunderstandings and lack of proper communication between them, he wanted to get even more closer to her than they already were.Yang Lifei enjoyed the view, drank tea and fed the fish in the mini lake before they went back to their room to get ready since it was almost time for the guests to start arriving.Jin Chen had just walked out to take a call when his mother arrived to check on their progress getting ready and found Yang Lifei struggling with setting the dress right."Wow," she was amazed when she saw her. She looked breathtaking in the d

"Okay, Mr know it all. Time to go to bed. We have a lot of activities tomorrow," Yang Lifei said to Jin Chen who was still holding onto her and resting his head on her shoulder."Of course my wife. Even this night, there are a lot of activities as well,"Jin Chen said and then scooped Yang Lifei in his hands before making his way towards their bed. They really had a long night ahead of them.***The couple was awakened the next morning by the insistent knocks by Jin Chen's mother. Although Yang Lifei was still sleeping, Jin Chen had woken up earlier. Even if he slept really late, he would normally be up by 6.30 latest. Since they had had a long night, Yang Lifei was so exhausted that she was still asleep by 8. Jin Chen just laid beside her the whole time she was sleeping until they were interrupted by the knocking on the door.Jin Chen definitely knew that his mother was the culprit. In the whole Jin family, only his mother had the guts to knock on his door. When his mother had started

"Grandma, " Jin Chen called his grandmother out. His grandmother would not lower his points in front of his wife, he won't allow it."Yes my dear," Old Madam Jin answered him with a smile like she wasn't teasing him a moment ago."My wife knows me so well, more than you do and she's still in love with me," Jin Chen said with a smug smile leaving the old lady gaping at him like an idiot. Indeed Yang Lifei even made him know how to be smug and joke around."Darling, may God bless where you came from, you're such a blessing to us," Old Madam Jin said to Yang Lifei with a kind smile."Come on grandma, you're making me embarrassed with all the praises," Yang Lifei said with a shy smile but she knew that the old lady really meant what she said. Even herself had noticed how much Jin Chen had changed when they get along amicably compared to their relationship in the past life."Come on child, you know we mean it," the old man told Yang Lifei too. Whatever these two old bones said regarding Ya

Since Yang Lifei never attended the Jin family gatherings, she never met them and after Madam Jin's birthday party, she never wished to see the Jin family members again."Old Master, she looks just like her grandmother when she was still young," Old Madam Jin said to the Old Master."Yes, if not for her being too young, one might think it's her," Old Master Jin also commented on the resemblance between Yang Lifei and her paternal grandmother. Yang Lifei's grandmother had been a very beautiful young lady back then and had given the Old Master of the Yang family a hard time while chasing her and even had to face a lot of competition from other men including Old Master Jin but eventually, Old Master Yang had been the final winner of her heart and even got married to her.The old generation of these two families had been friends since before and so they knew each other very well. And both of them understood how Yang Lifei really resembled her grandmother. If only she were alive to see tha

The door clicked shut behind her.For a moment, Seth didn’t move.Then he let out a slow breath, dragging a hand through his hair as if grounding himself. Five minutes—he’d asked for it, planned for it, thought it would be enough to make an impression.It wasn’t.But it was something.And with her… something mattered.—Gabriella didn’t stop walking until she reached the elevator.Only then did she press the button and let her shoulders drop—just slightly.What was that?She stared at her reflection in the polished metal doors. Composed. Untouched. Exactly how she always looked.So why did her pulse feel off? She knew that staying around Seth for long might let him catch on, she was sure Seth was aware of the effect he had on her, but he never talked about it, not even once. He didn't want to make her feel uncomfortable and that made her feel good that he cared about her feelings.“You’d let me walk away…”The words echoed faintly in her mind.No deals. No conditions.She knew that he

Seth set the glass down on the small table in front of her.“Warm honey water,” he said simply.Gabriella’s eyes flickered to it, then back to him. “You’re very confident.”“I’m observant,” he corrected, taking the seat opposite her—not too close, not too far. Careful.She didn’t reach for the glass immediately. “Or calculated.” He didn't even bother asking her what she wanted to drink, and last time, she only said warm water but it came with honey in it. He had been hinting at her since their first meeting.“Would it be worse if I said both?”Her lips twitched, but she masked it quickly. “It would be honest.”“Then I’ll stick with that.”A beat passed.Gabriella finally picked up the glass, her fingers brushing against the warmth. She took a small sip, more to buy herself a moment than out of thirst.“You do realize,” she said, setting it back down, “this doesn’t earn you extra time.”“I know,” Seth replied. “This is me not wasting the five minutes you already gave me.”She leaned ba

Gabriella tilted her head slightly, studying him as if she were weighing all the options she had, but then realised she didn't have much, she had already agreed and also as a businesswoman, she knew not to back down on a deal.“Don’t get too comfortable,” she added, her tone cool but not unkind. “Being ahead of schedule doesn’t mean you’ve passed anything yet.”Seth let out a soft chuckle, slipping his hands into his pockets. “So there’s a test.”“There’s always a test,” she replied. “You just don’t get to see the questions in advance.”“That’s a little unfair, don’t you think?”Gabriella shrugged. “You didn’t exactly start this fairly either.” She was never given the chance to make a choice, with her family in dire saving and only him who could save them.The words landed, not harsh—but precise. A reminder. A boundary.For a moment, Seth didn’t respond. He watched her instead, something quieter settling behind his usual confidence.“Alright,” he said finally, nodding once. “Then I’ll

"Thank you Miss Jones. Mr Williams is expecting you," the lady said to Gabriella and she knew that Seth would be waiting for her at the elevator doors.The elevator doors slid open with a soft chime.Gabriella stepped out first, holding the contract folder a little tighter than necessary. The familiar reception floor felt different this time—quieter, like the air itself was waiting.Before she could take more than two steps forward, the hallway ahead seemed to already know she was coming.Seth was there.Leaning casually near the elevator doors leading into the executive corridor, as though he had been standing there long enough to make waiting look effortless. When he saw her, his expression shifted—still calm and smiling too.“Gabriella,” he said, like he had been holding the name in mind all day.She stopped a few feet away, studying him for a moment. “You didn’t have to wait here.”“I know.” A faint smile. “But I wanted to.”A pause stretched between them. She lifted the folder sl

She almost slapped herself for forgetting such a serious issue. That grace period of one week from Seth Williams had given her so much freedom that she even forgot about it. When she checked the date, she was glad she wasn't out of time because that was the last day that Seth Williams wax expecting a response from her and also when their company's destiny would be decided."Miss Jones, you are a tricky one," that was the first word that came from Seth Williams' mouth when Gabriella Jones finally called him on the last day he had given her to think about her decision regarding her father's company. "Mr Williams, I'm in time just like you had indicated during our meeting," Gabriella was not going to go along with Seth's direction. Like her brother Sam said, she was not an easy target."I see," Seth Williams chuckled hearing Gabriella's reply. His voice was so deep on the phone that it made Gabriella's stomach full of tingly sensations. She tried as much as possible not to speak so that

Now, his children wanted to protect him even at the cost of their own happiness. He wondered what he had done in his past life to deserve such children. The reaction he had expected from them had been the total opposite and felt relieved somehow. They had grown so much even without the presence of their mother in their life and had become independent.When his children left to go back to their places, Mr Jones felt like a huge load had been lifted off his shoulders, but at least his children didn't hate him for what he did, rather they were understanding and willing to help in his company situation. Their effort as a family was going to save them. He really was thankful to his kids for being so understanding even though he didn't say it, they knew their dad was really appreciative.Inside the car, Sam Jones decided to talk to his sister again just to make sure that she was doing the right thing and not just being pressured into doing it. The moment his sister wanted to ride in his car