Agatha tried to use the Hardwells' power and influence to pressure the officers.But before Officer Lawson could say a word, Magnus stormed in and barked, "Shut your mouth!"He strode over in large, heavy steps. Grabbing Agatha by the arm, he yanked her to his side. Then, in a voice low enough only for her to hear, he growled, "Do you even know what you're saying? Are you trying to drag the entire Hardwell family down with you? He committed unforgivable crimes!"Magnus wasn't about to use the Hardwells' influence or network to protect Timothy. Even if he wanted to, there wasn't a single person willing to risk their future, compromise their beliefs, or ruin their name to save a criminal like Timothy.Agatha didn't believe any of that noble-sounding nonsense. She was sure Magnus was doing this to get back at them for taking control of the company. That was why he refused to help Timothy.She felt like screaming. She wanted to point a finger right in his face, curse him out, call him
After Irvin returned home, he immediately began working with the police. Before he was interviewed, law enforcement had already surrounded Hardwell Manor from every angle.Timothy was sharp and quick-witted. The moment he saw Irvin's live broadcast, a sense of dread washed over him once the initial disbelief wore off. He realized things were about to go very, very wrong. He immediately tried to flee.He looked around at the circle of cops closing in on him and knew that there was no escape. And for the first time in his life, he laughed out of pure regret. He had never been one to regret anything, but at that moment, he did.He regretted underestimating Irvin. He had treated Irvin like a toy, something he could twist and bend at will. He thought no matter how hard Irvin fought, he'd never be able to escape the path he laid out for him.What he never imagined was that Irvin didn't just escape, but he'd turn around and completely destroy him in a single move, making him utterly speec
Timothy was stunned as he stared at Irvin on the live broadcast. He couldn't believe that Irvin had the nerve to say something like that in front of the public.The thing with Timothy and Agatha was that they'd never really seen Irvin as family. They treated him like a fool. But deep down, they both believed that Irvin would always put the Hardwells first, no matter what. They just assumed that even if Irvin found out about Timothy impersonating him, he would never expose it publicly for the sake of the family.And with the fact that they looked identical, and even shared the same DNA, Timothy had been convinced there was no way Irvin could ever prove he wasn't the head of the criminal organization. That was why he was so sure he could frame Irvin and get off scot-free.What he never expected was for Irvin to expose everything in front of everyone.And while Timothy had been pretending to be him, Irvin had gone straight to the top and contacted the most authoritative government a
Irvin wasn't safe in Redwood anymore. It was time for him to move. The night he confirmed his body had fully recovered, he left Redwood by boat.As I watched his figure disappear down the dock, I couldn't help but call out, "Irvin, you have to win! You have to stay safe!"More than anything, I wanted him to live.He turned and looked at me, flashing a smile. That smile was just like the one he gave me when we were 17. It was bright and confident, like warm sunlight breaking through, dazzling and unforgettable."Don't worry. I'll win and be just fine."Although he still chose to let go and wish me well, his mindset was no longer the same as before. Back then, not being able to be with me made him want to give up on life. But now? He wanted to stay alive to watch his babies grow up.He wanted to stay alive and receive another chance.Even if the chance was tiny, there was still a possibility. As long as there was even a sliver of hope, he would fight with everything he had to win
"In a way, you deserve this. This is the result of your failed schemings. It's not that the heavens are against you, or that everyone wants to hurt you. So stop overthinking it," Timothy said.He meant to comfort her, but his words only deepened the pain.Still, what he said was the truth. It wasn't the heavens, nor others, who were out to get her. Everything that had happened was her own doing. There was no one else to blame.Although he wasn't a good man, at least he acknowledged that. No matter how things turned out or what the outcome was, he was prepared to accept it all and blame no one but his own shortcomings. He would never blame the heavens or others for what happened.Grace was so shaken by his words that she couldn't bring herself to complain anymore.And as if that wasn't enough, he added, "If we choose to be the bad guys, we must be prepared for a tragic ending. Don't be mean and so fragile at the same time that you can't handle the consequence of failing."Grace
Timothy looked at Grace and said, "You've been screwed over too badly by Irvin and William. The Kellers are already a bottomless pit right now. It's not something I can fix, even if I wanted to. I think you should give up and just rest at home since you're pregnant."The Kellers were indeed a bottomless pit right now. Even if he poured half of the Hardwell family's fortune in, it wouldn't make a difference.Under normal circumstances, he wouldn't even bother to save the Kellers, much less now. Trying to save them would only ensure they were all doomed.Grace wanted to beg him desperately, but after calming down, she knew it was pointless. No matter how much she pleaded, he wouldn't help her.In fact, the more she thought about it, the more she realized she didn't want Timothy to save the Kellers either.The amount of money they needed was massive, so much that it could shake the very foundation of the Hardwell family.With Irvin and William already joining forces against Timothy,