Masuk"So you actually went through all the trouble of planning all this?"William let out a mocking chuckle as the hood covering his head was removed. He had assumed his father had taken him somewhere far away because of how long the journey had been, but apparently, his father had deliberately misled him. A crooked smile appeared on his face when he saw his once orderly office in complete disarray. He then shot a sharp glare at his father, who looked utterly smug as he held a cigarette between his fingers."I’m only taking what should have been yours. As a son, don’t you feel ashamed for taking all of my wealth before I’m even dead?""I never took anything that belonged to you!" With a snort, William began struggling to free his bound hands. "Grandpa gave me all of it because of what I accomplished on my own! And if anything, I’ve been too kind by letting you enjoy part of the Velmond family fortune all this time!""So you’re still that confident, huh?" Roland chuckled as he rose from hi
"Mommy!""Look! Daddy is hugging us so tightly that we can't move!"Serena slowly opened her eyes as she heard the triplets' laughter. A blinding ray of light made her lower her head for a moment. Her head was throbbing with pain. But when she saw the red stains running down her hand, her breath caught."Selena..."Hearing the gentle voice, Serena slowly lifted her head again. The sight of William's biological mother standing before her left her speechless for a moment. She slowly turned toward the sound of the triplets' laughter before looking back at the woman who was smiling warmly at her."Mom... What happened?" she asked softly, her voice slightly trembling.Mirelle Velmond smiled again as she gently took Serena's hand, which was now covered in red stains. The hand that had hurt moments ago slowly began to feel more comfortable."Mom—""Just hold on a little longer, okay? Hold on for the sake of the happiness you can share together," William's mother interrupted with another gent
"You’re completely insane! She’s not your wife anymore!"A faint voice echoed as Serena slowly regained consciousness. She tried to sit up and look around. But it seemed William and the old man weren’t inside this room. they were outside."I really do want to protect her... I love her," William’s sincere voice made her movements stop."I know this is too risky. But I will never let anyone hurt her again.""He asked me to meet him tonight. I think he’s going to use that opportunity to get rid of me. And before that happens, I’ll use it to destroy him instead!""Destroy him? You say that so easily?" another voice replied. "I know he tore your company apart today! Do you really think your father will give up that easily?!""You can forbid me from seeing Serena and the triplets if I fail to stop him tonight," William’s voice rang out firmly without hesitation. "You won’t even have to bother killing me because I’ll end my own life.""You really want to test me?""I just want to do somethin
"Don’t push her too hard. She needs—""She doesn’t need anything here, including you! I’m her father! She never needed a man who drove her away and destroyed her life!"Hearing the commotion again, Serena’s head throbbed even harder. The words drove her away and destroyed her life echoed instantly, blending with the piercing ringing that felt deafening in her ears.Slowly, she stepped back, trying to avoid the hand reaching out to pull her. She tried to escape the situation, especially as fleeting images like this suddenly appeared in her mind.No... she had never been in a situation like this before, right?Serena tried to brush the thought aside. She closed her eyes for a moment, attempting to calm herself, before finally forcing herself to look at the older man who claimed to be her father."Come home with me, Serena," Martin said, trying to approach his daughter again. "You’re no longer his wife. I don’t want you to be used by him again. Your memory isn’t fully restored, and that
William’s hands clenched tightly at those words. His eyes narrowed sharply. His breath hitched for a moment before his attention was drawn away by the sound of a bedroom door opening."Will? Are you done making the pancakes? Want me to help?"Roland, who had also heard the voice, fell silent for a moment before letting out a chuckle. "So you’re with that woman? Are you living together again?""Don’t ever interfere in my life or the company again!" William hissed under his breath, unwilling to let Serena hear him. "Velmond Corporation is no longer yours! Grandfather gave it directly to me!""Too bad the old man has long since passed," Roland shot back, unrelenting. "He made the biggest mistake of his life. Velmond Corporation doesn’t belong in your hands, someone so weak, so easily manipulated by love!""You—""Meet me tonight," Roland cut him off firmly. "Your problem with me will be over if you’re willing to help me destroy that woman’s family!"Hearing the call abruptly end, William
"Welcome to our home! Do you like the new changes? I made some adjustments back then because I was getting bored."Looking at the decorations in front of her, Serena took another step forward. She slowly released William’s hand. There was still something unfamiliar and strange about how attentive the man was toward her. Her gaze swept across a painting of a horse that looked incredibly majestic. After that, she looked at several antique wooden ornaments, which made her turn back to the man she still remembered as her husband."Where’s your mother? It’s not like her to put that ornament there."Hearing the question, William fell silent. A tight, painful feeling filled his chest. It turned out Serena didn’t remember that his mother had passed away. His mouth opened as if to say something, but the words seemed to get stuck, held back by something he couldn’t bring himself to express."My mother...""You should place that ornament here," Serena said, correcting the position of the decorat
"We’re already in position, standing by in the rear, sir."William’s grip on the steering wheel tightened the moment he heard his subordinate’s report. His eyes narrowed sharply as he stared at a warehouse only a few hundred meters ahead. His foot hovered over the gas pedal before he muttered to hi
"Come here, sweetheart... Give Daddy a chance to be better."Hearing those words, Caelric pressed his trembling lips tightly together. Tears slipped down his cheeks once more. The memory of joyful laughter shared with his mother, the man standing before him now, and his two siblings left him silent
After the splashing finally slowed and the children grew tired, William climbed out of the pool first, lifting Caelen onto his hip with practiced ease. Caelia followed, clinging to Serena, while Caelric swam one last triumphant lap before paddling to the edge."Alright, water monsters," William sai
"You’re smarter than this, my son."Roland studied William in silence for a long moment, his eyes cold and assessing. Then he exhaled slowly, the sound heavy with disappointment."You should have known how to use it," he said at last, his voice calm before his gaze sharpened like a blade. "Or at th







