LOGIN“Congratulations. This is your prize.”
Tonya looked down at the plaque in her hands. Written across it were the words: Bentley Mulsanne Sedan.
“Oh my God!”
Her heart nearly stopped. The Jones family had actually prepared a luxury car worth over a million dollars as a prize.
The crowd erupted with envy, marveling at the family’s extravagance. Even something as casual as a raffle yielded gifts most could only dream of.
Tonya was, without a doubt, the luckiest woman of the night. As she stepped off the stage, she was met with countless envious stares.
Sydney clutched her arm, squealing. “Tonya, you’re too lucky!”
Landon and Wanda were overjoyed, practically beaming with pride for their daughter.
But in the crowd, Wendy’s jaw tightened. Watching To
Magnus froze. “Wait—you mean your mother hasn’t actually been found?”Caitlin sighed. “It’s complicated. The woman we found before wasn’t my mother. She was an impostor.”“I see.”Magnus could already tell from a few sentences that the situation was tangled and messy. Still, he could understand her urgency.He thought for a moment, then said, “My uncle’s temper is… volatile. Most people can’t get near him. But he doesn’t guard himself against me. Here’s what I’m thinking—I could arrange for you to enter the palace.”“Enter the palace?” Caitlin repeated cautiously.“Yes,” Magnus nodded. “You can stay in the palace for a few days under an assumed identity. Once the time is right, I’ll take you to my uncle’s residence myself.”He also thought this might be the perfect cha
Sebastian’s expression darkened. “You mean your mother is in Maxwell’s hands?”The name sent a chill through the room. Not everyone knew who Maxwell was, but those who did immediately thought of the Minister of Justice of Country A.Caitlin’s anger surged like a rising tide. She pictured Maxwell’s cold, deceitful face, and hatred burned deeper in her chest.From this moment on, everything related to the Yun’s Aromatic Codex, everything about the search for Atlantis, had officially come to an end.They would no longer exhaust themselves chasing after the so-called Shard of Life, no matter what fortune it promised.Caitlin, Sebastian, and the others decided to take a few days to rest before heading to Country A.Now that she knew her mother’s whereabouts, she was no longer in a rush. Instead, she needed time to plan—to figure out how to deal with Maxwell.*Three days la
“My meaning is simple. I don’t want to search for Atlantis anymore.”Caitlin’s calm statement made Cecilia freeze in disbelief. “What? Why? Why now? We already agreed!”“I don’t need it,” Caitlin replied quietly. “My brother’s cured. There’s no reason to keep risking lives.”Her voice was steady, but Cecilia’s composure shattered. “Caitlin, you can’t just back out! You gave your word!”She tried to reason with her, growing desperate. “Even if you don’t want to take the risk, what about your mother? Don’t you want to find her?”“I do,” Caitlin said evenly. “But I’ll find her on my own. I don’t need you.”Cecilia stared at her, stunned. It couldn’t end like this. Not when she was so close.She laughed bitterly. “Ha… Caitlin, you think you’re cleve
“I know. But I’m not afraid.”She rose on her toes and brushed her lips lightly against his.“You’re asking for this.”Simon had once planned to wait until their wedding night, to save that first time for something perfect and sacred. But now, with her looking at him like that, he knew he couldn’t wait any longer.“That’s right.” Molly smiled, her eyes bright and steady. “So tell me—do you love me or not?”She had prepared so much for this moment. There was no turning back now. In her heart, there was only one thought—to be his woman.“I love you, Molly.”His voice was low, unwavering. How much he loved her, perhaps only he himself truly knew. From the first indifferent encounter, to the storms they had endured together, he had fallen for her completely, hopelessly, and beyond redemption.All he wanted in this life was to be wi
Dinner went perfectly well. Simon was attentive, grilling the meat for everyone, while Molly ate with boundless appetite.Sebastian and Simon drank together, matching each other glass for glass until both began to feel lightheaded.“I can’t drink anymore,” Simon said, blinking hard as his vision started to blur. He couldn’t afford to get too drunk. If anything urgent happened, he needed to be sober enough to handle it.“Same here,” Sebastian agreed, setting down his glass. His arm had only recently healed, and he knew better than to push his limits.The two men had reached their limit—just drunk enough to loosen up but not so much that they’d regret it later.“Alright,” Caitlin said, smiling. “We’ve all had plenty. Let’s call it a night.”She turned to Molly. “What about you? Coming back with us?”Molly shook her head quickly, already
That afternoon, everyone gathered together to chat and, in the process, tried to talk some sense into Benjamin.During the conversation, Nolan brought up his sister Jillian and made a point to thank Caitlin for helping her find a job.“I really have to thank you, Caitlin. You gave my sister such an amazing opportunity. She’s so motivated now, it’s like she’s finally found her purpose. Every time she calls me, she’s full of energy and excitement.”Caitlin smiled. “It’s nothing worth mentioning. I just thought Jillian has real talent, and she shouldn’t be overlooked. Fragrance & Dye Studio is running smoothly now, and with her there, I feel completely at ease.”Nolan nodded enthusiastically. “Yeah, ever since the domestic and international accounts for Fragrance & Dye Studio went live, my sister’s practically become an influencer. My parents are thrilled, watching everyone







