MasukSlave to Redemption"Come back tomorrow." Those words echoed in Julian’s ears like a melodic curse.The following morning, before the sun had even breached the horizon, Julian was already positioned outside Ricard Cross’s palatial estate. He no longer carried a tattered cardboard sign. This time, he wore a charcoal-black suit, its fabric faded—a haunting remnant of his glory days as the Media King. He sat in his electric wheelchair, which had begun to stall and judder, waiting for the gargantuan gates to swing open.At ten o’clock, a polished black Rolls-Royce glided out. The rear window hummed as it lowered, revealing Jennifer’s flawless face framed by oversized sunglasses. Beside her sat Ricard, his arm draped possessively around his wife’s shoulders."Look at your faithful hound, Jennifer," Ricard sneered, a low, demeaning chuckle escaping his lips. "He actually showed up. Shall I have the staff fetch him some water in a plastic bowl?"Jennifer did not smile. She fixed Julian with
Kneel and Beg My Love"You shouldn't have come to my wedding. I still remember everything, I truly hate you," said Jennifer, her voice now calm, a contrast to the tears that had just fallen. Ricard stood upright beside her, but Jennifer was only focused on her pitiful ex-husband."I will defend you, don't be afraid of this man," whispered Ricard."I'll do anything as long as you forgive me and come back to me. Please don't hate me, Jennifer." Julian forcibly pulled Jennifer's hand."Let go of me! Don't bother me again! I forgive you. I forgive all the suffering you inflicted on me. However, forgiving is not the same as returning. A dead love cannot be resurrected just by regret, especially when it comes late, after you have lost everything.""Please hear me one more time! I beg you to forgive me and not marry that man. That man is not good," said Julian."Ricard, please escort this man out! I'd rather marry you now. He is disturbing us and ruining our happiness." Jennifer asked her hu
Marriage on the Sea: The Belated Regret"Perhaps it might be possible. Kneel down and tell me you regret it," replied Jennifer.Julian closed his eyes, forcing himself to repeat the words he most hated and most needed. He knelt once more, before his former fiancée, the man he once paid to eliminate this very woman."Jennifer Jones, I apologise for our past. You are the most beautiful, and I love you deeply. You are my Cassie, the woman I love, so please, return to me and can we be together?"Jennifer tilted her head, a thin, irresistible smile of triumph on her lips. "Very well! I will forgive you, but you must leave this place. I am getting married in three days. Do you not have my wedding invitation? I shall give it to you. Remember this! You and I are over, and I no longer love you." Jennifer then stepped away and gave Julian her wedding invitation so that he would attend. Naturally, she was delighted that her former lover could be reduced to tears."Can we be together?" Julian ask
Beg and Implore Me"Have you forgotten your trespasses? You cast me aside, you betrayed me, and now you are tasting the consequences. You must know that I am no longer Cassie; even if you beg for love, pleading for me to return to you will be utterly impossible. I am going to marry Ricard—he is my saviour," answered Jennifer, who was formerly known as "Cassie.""Cassie, forgive me. I was wrong... I am no longer crippled now. I will make amends to you and I will prove that I can be wealthy again. I will pursue your love once more," pleaded Julian, who desperately did not want to lose Cassie or Jennifer."Don't call me Cassie; I despise that name. That name is the one you ruined. You are the man who destroyed my career and my life. You almost burned to death in that car, yet all you cared about was pleasing Elena and Lord Rose. You are utterly ruthless, Julian."Cassandra then turned away, approached Ricard, and held his hand. She walked out of the luxurious suite, leaving Julian Sterli
I Choose Ricard Julian Sterling sat in the wheelchair, helpless. He remained silent when he saw the DNA test results proving that Jennifer was Cassandra. How could Cassandra, a screen queen who had been declared dead seven years ago, be alive? "I am Cassandra Vance. You have read the DNA test results. Julian, does Kat know that I was actually your former lover?" That name struck Julian's heart. His chest tightened when he found his secret lover from the past alive with a new face and identity. He shook his head, trying to find a loophole, proof that this was a joke, or a hallucination caused by pain and medication. "You're lying! That's impossible! Cassandra is dead! I—I saw the death certificate... I even..." Julian choked, his memory returning to the dark past, when he received confirmation that the woman he considered a burden had disappeared from his life. Jennifer, now fully admitting her true identity as Cassandra Vance, stepped forward. Her eyes no longer showed softness
I am Cassandra Vance "That is, Sir... Miss Jennifer sent me a message. Here is the message," said Marcus, showing him the woman's text. "What? So she really went and chose another man? She is so heartless, abandoning me when she also used my money to become the Screen Queen." Marcus left immediately, as he had an investigation to pursue. The late afternoon sun of Los Angeles illuminated the marble floor of Julian’s luxurious private suite, but the warmth of its rays failed to touch the man now lying helpless. Julian clutched his mother's diamond necklace tightly, his eyes staring blankly at the sales note and the cancellation of the wedding. "It’s all over. Jennifer is leaving me now for another man." Morning arrived. The door to Julian’s house opened, and a man entered alongside Jennifer. Ricard, a staggeringly wealthy billionaire from overseas, stood in the doorway. "Jennifer, have you changed your mind? You're not leaving me, are you?" Julian asked, his voice hoarse. "I onl







