LOGINChristopher let out a small sigh, closed his eyes, and forced the weight of those dark thoughts down.He pulled out his phone and called Jessica.His voice was steady and firm. "Set up a full treatment plan for me."There was a brief pause on the other end before she let out a soft laugh. "What, you're finally ready to stop overthinking and give yourself a break?"She knew him too well. Christopher was always pushing himself too hard. He planned everything and thought ten steps ahead, never letting himself relax for even a moment.Christopher didn't argue. He simply said, "I need stable emotions. I need a clear mind to face the people I need to face, and handle what I need to handle.""Alright, I understand." Jessica's tone shifted, turning serious. "I'll arrange everything starting tomorrow. Medication, therapy, and physical treatment. We'll cover it all. Trust me. As long as you stick with it, you'll get better.""Thank you."Christopher ended the call.After hanging up, he
"Do you think I wanted to end up like this?!"Jayden's tears fell as his voice broke. "It was all of you! The entire Zephyr family pushed me to this point! I just want you to see that everything you did to me back then comes with a price."Gerald looked at Jayden, his outburst filled with regret and helplessness.He knew Jayden wasn't lying. The tragedy of the Zephyr family had come, in large part, from their own internal conflicts and unfairness.Alas, it was too late now.Jayden was already behind bars, and Gerald himself was being dragged down because of it.-Soon, news of Gerald being impeached spread across Northon.Some said he had covered for a relative's crimes. Others accused him of abusing his authority. In a short time, his reputation collapsed, and he became the target of public criticism.He sat alone in his empty office, watching the traffic move outside the window, a sense of defeat settling in.Gerald thought the one person happiest about this must be Chris
However, reason quickly took over Christopher's mind again.Just then, his phone rang, breaking the silence on the deck.It was Nigel.Christopher took a breath and answered."Mr. Zephyr, we'll reach the dock in about an hour." Nigel's voice came through, steady and respectful. "Also, Dr. Reid is already waiting there. She said she brought your medication."The mention of Jessica hit like cold water, instantly putting out the spark that had just risen in Christopher's chest.He snapped back to himself as he was reminded of his depression, of the times he had lost control and the mistakes that followed.He couldn't be that selfish. He couldn't let one moment of impulse put Amelia in danger again."Got it." His voice returned to its usual calm, giving nothing away. "Make arrangements. Once we dock, I'll go see Jessica first."After hanging up, Christopher stayed on the deck for a long time. Only when the ship drew closer to the dock did he turn and head inside.Each step felt h
Jasper gave Amelia a light pat on the shoulder and nodded toward Christopher. "Go talk to him. Some things are better said face-to-face."With that, he turned and walked away, leaving the two of them alone on the deck.Amelia took a slow breath, smoothed the edge of her clothes, and walked toward Christopher.The sea wind lifted her hair. A few strands brushed against her cheek, softening her features.She stopped beside him, looking out at the dark ocean. "How did you find me? I thought… You wouldn't be able to locate the island."Christopher lowered his gaze and said nothing. His grip on the railing tightened.Her presence only made the chaos inside him worse.He wanted to pull her close, to hold her and feel her warmth, to make sure she was really here.However, reason held him back.He saw himself as trouble, as someone who would only bring danger and harm into her life.Silence settled over the deck, broken only by the waves hitting the hull and the wind sweeping past.
No matter how much time had passed, no matter what had happened, Christopher's arms were still the place Amelia longed for.That deep, steady love had always been buried in the quietest part of her heart.When Amelia finally calmed down, Christopher loosened his hold. He cupped her face and looked her over carefully. "Are you hurt? Did he do anything to you?"Amelia shook her head, wiping the tears from her face with a small smile. "I'm okay. He didn't hurt me. He just kept me here and cut me off from the outside."Only then did Christopher let out a breath. "How did you take control of all of them? That was dangerous."Amelia lowered her head, a little embarrassed. "I waited until they weren't paying attention and slipped a small amount of a plant-based sedative into their food. I'd been observing things for days. There's a plant on the island that makes people drowsy if you consume a small amount, so…"Christopher looked at her.In a situation like that, cut off and alone, s
"This isn't fair! It's not!" Jayden roared, his voice filled with rage and madness. "Christopher, just wait! Even if I lose, I won't make it easy for you!"Jasper didn't respond. He calmly secured the handcuffs around Jayden's wrists and turned to the agents beside him. "Take him in. Keep a close watch on him."As he watched Jayden being led away, Jasper let out a small sigh.He pulled out his phone and tried to contact Christopher, but the signal still wouldn't go through. He could only hope Christopher made it through the storm and found Amelia safely.At the same time, out on the rescue vessel, the wind and waves had begun to settle, and the rain had stopped.Christopher watched the coordinates on the navigation screen draw closer, hope rising with each passing second.He knew that if they held on a little longer, they would reach the island and find Amelia."Mr. Zephyr, there's an island ahead! It matches the coordinates," a lookout called out from above, excitement in his v
Luke just found Amelia shameless, always on the lookout for chances to make an appearance.Being around in the industry for so long, even a fool would be able to pick up something.He heard that Amelia was preparing a thesis for her postgraduate exams.What a joke!The wishful thinking of a hous
Amelia looked innocent on the surface, but secretly ruthless on the inside.She feigned weakness to gain an advantage and scheme against Nicole. She looked as though she had given up on fighting them when she was actually laying a dangerous trap for them.After their dinner, Jasper headed to the w
Amelia didn't think he would be so kindhearted.She turned to leave without a word.After Christopher was done trimming the tree, he headed back into the house as well.Amelia sat on the couch, chatting with Dorothy. Dorothy was holding Amelia's hand, asking her how she had been.Both ladies wer
Nicole looked in the direction Luke pointed at.As he had said, the disdain and disgust in Mr. Hale's eyes were clear for all to see."One can't stay in the technology industry for long without any real capabilities. Even an assistant has to have some level of competence," Nicole said with a half-







