MasukCharlie let out a soft sigh, trying to calm the turmoil of emotions burning in his chest. He pulled a chair beside the hospital bed and sat down after taking a deep breath. His eyes remained fixed on Elena’s pale face, filled with both sympathy and a deep longing.“William Vanguard is your business partner, Madam,” Charlie explained calmly, keeping his tone professional. “He is the CEO of Vanguard Group.”Elena nodded slowly. However, the faint crease between her brows showed her dissatisfaction with what she considered an overly general answer.“Then... what is the personal relationship between us?” Elena pressed, staring straight at Charlie. “I mean... our more specific relationship, Charlie.”“There is none,” Charlie answered without hesitation.It was a lie he was forced to weave for the sake of protecting the woman’s peace of mind.“Your relationship with him is purely professional, limited to a partnership between business associates.”Elena let out a long breath. Her slender fi
The door to William's VIP hospital room was tightly shut, isolating the secret conversation between the two descendants of the Vanguard Clan from the outside world.Stevani crossed her legs elegantly on the leather sofa, her sharp gaze fixed on William, who was still sitting rigidly in his wheelchair."You'll be shocked when you hear this news, William," Stevani said. Her voice sounded calm, but there was a hint of surprise that she deliberately concealed."What news?" William pressed impatiently. His brow furrowed deeply, revealing curiosity that was beginning to mingle with uneasiness."Charlie Vane... the man who has been occupying your thoughts lately is Elena's ex-husband. The woman whose love you've been desperately pursuing."Silence instantly descended over the luxurious room.William's eyes widened. It took him several seconds to process the fact his younger cousin had just revealed—a fact that felt like a blazing ember, burning away the last remnants of his patience.Then, a
The soft, unmistakable scent of a baby clinging to Leo's body wafted faintly through the air. Even though half of the memories in her brain had been completely erased by the severe head injury, a mother's pure instinct could never be deceived.Elena smiled, her expression filled with genuine emotion. She kissed the crown of Leo's head repeatedly before pulling his tiny body even closer into the warmth of her embrace."I feel as though I've been reborn," Elena whispered softly. Her gaze lifted toward the ceiling of the VIP room, while her eyes shimmered with overwhelming emotion. "I don't know how dark or beautiful my life was in the past. But one thing is certain... I am incredibly grateful to have a son like you, Leo."Leo, sitting on her lap, looked up. His clear eyes gazed at his mother with innocent, carefree curiosity."I remember!" the little boy exclaimed spontaneously."Remember what, sweetheart?" Elena asked. Her smooth brows drew together in curiosity."Mommy used to daydrea
Charlie pulled out the chair opposite Stevani and sat down with an upright posture behind the small round mahogany table. The man did not even touch the drink placed in front of him. He immediately fixed a sharp gaze on Stevani without the slightest trace of pleasantries."Tell me what you want," Charlie snapped. His voice was cold, laced with a restrained threat.Stevani curved her lips into a faint smile. She took a sip of the coffee in her hand with an elegant motion that seemed deliberately intended to test the man's patience. Satisfaction radiated from her beautiful face, as though she were now the one holding complete control over this game."Relax first, Mr. Vane. Don't be in such a hurry," Stevani replied, her voice carrying a veiled hint of mockery."I have many other matters that are far more crucial, Miss Stevani," Charlie cut in flatly. He had absolutely no intention of entertaining small talk.Stevani leaned back against her chair. Her gaze slowly swept over the imposing
Charlie and Aria’s footsteps sounded heavy as they made their way down the cold hospital corridor. The expressions on both men’s faces were difficult to read, equally clouded with gloom after hearing the specialist’s medical explanation.If Elena’s memory had not fully recovered, it meant a new and far more complicated drama was looming over their lives. Aria truly did not want his boss to be dragged back into the vortex of conflict that had caused so much destruction in the past.They walked slowly, their gazes vacant and unfocused. Finally, Aria turned his head, breaking the silence that had grown increasingly suffocating.“Mr. Vane.”Charlie stopped walking. His tall, imposing figure turned to face his assistant.“What is it, Assistant Aria?”“I’m very worried,” Aria admitted, his voice trembling softly. “If Madam Elena remains in this condition for a long time, what will happen to Aethel Corp? I... I can’t possibly run such a massive company on my own. The responsibilities and bur
The atmosphere inside the VIP hospital room was filled with the strong scent of antiseptic. After undergoing a thorough evaluation by the medical team, Elena was finally transferred out of the ICU. A specialist doctor and two nurses carefully recorded her vital signs on the medical chart at the end of the stretcher, making sure that the critical condition that had once threatened her life had officially passed.On the other side of the stretcher, Aria stood stiffly, her posture respectful. Her gaze remained fixed on the face of her still deathly pale leader. Slowly, Elena's previously listless eyes moved before coming to rest on the man in the black suit standing beside her.“Who... are you?” Elena asked.Her voice was so faint and hoarse that it was almost swallowed by the silence of the room.The brief question struck Aria like a bolt of lightning out of a clear blue sky. The assistant's body jolted, her eyes widening in disbelief.“Madam Elena... I'm Aria,” Aria said in a trembling







