Lahat ng Kabanata ng You Watched Me Break, Now Watch Me Rise: Kabanata 311 - Kabanata 320

"We don't know if the deputy minister has invited you to curry favor with you or to steal the base from you." Wendell analyzed the situation. "But as far as we know, this invitation has nothing to do with Mr. Mayer."James' gaze darkened. "We'll know when we show up at the party."Wendell set the documents on the table. On his way out, he deliberately left the study door open.James heard Beverly's and Ashley's voices coming from the living room. Ashley asked, "Do you remember how you donated your shares in Gray Corporation to a charity foundation before you left?""Yes," Beverly said, recalling her decision back then. "Well, the attorney you appointed for the case was Reynard's wife. Do you remember Reynard?" Ashley pressed."I do.""Because you handed over control of Gray Corporation, Reynard took over and removed Evan as the CEO of the company."Beverly blanched at this. She considered Reynard's rotten track record and clenched her hands. "Years ago, Reynard abandoned h

James pinned Beverly's hand in place, preventing her from prying off his grip. She lowered her head and avoided his gaze. He sat down next to her and pulled her into his lap, asking, "What's wrong?"Beverly lifted her gaze to his face, her eyes glistening with tears."You're too kind to me, Chief Bronson." Her voice thickened with an oncoming sob, her nose prickling. The tip of her nose turned red, the flush of color bringing out the alabaster tone of her soft, supple skin. "You've been so kind to me, it's almost as if you truly…""Truly what?" James asked patiently."Truly want to marry me and make me your wife." Beverly finished her sentence.Something tugged on James' heart, but his expression gave nothing away as he said, "I truly do."Beverly's eyes widened in surprise, and tears rolled down her face. He reached to brush the tears away, his cool fingertips caressing her cheeks. "Can I?""Why?" She pressed in disbelief, "Why me?""Because I like you," James thought, yet he

"My mom left this for me," Beverly explained with a smile, touching the ruby necklace.Wanda glanced at the necklace and found it somewhat familiar, but jewelry all looked the same to her, so she didn't dwell on it. She glowered at James angrily, only to see him staring at Beverly, his eyes shining brightly.Did he love her that much?Furious, Wanda snapped, "Let's get going, people, or we'll be late!"She stormed out of the front door ahead of the rest and deliberately got into James' car. Tabitha had plenty to talk about with Beverly, so she dragged the latter into the SUV she and Wanda had come in.James grabbed Beverly's hand. She blushed at the firm and warm grip around her wrist. "I'll take Esther.""It's fine, she can ride in the car with us," Beverly said."She'll make a fuss and give you a headache," James pointed out, his voice gentler than usual.Beverly let go in the end and watched as James lifted Esther out of her arms. The little girl rested obediently on James'

Beverly was stunned to learn that James wouldn't return to the base. His response made her heart go cold, though it hadn't been that long ago since he'd warmed her with his reassurances.She trudged into the bridal boutique absentmindedly and found Timothy and Damien waiting for her inside. Timothy threw himself into her arms. "Mommy, you look so pretty today! Can we take pictures together?"James entered the boutique with Esther in his arms. He saw Damien and noted his steely gaze, then turned to look at Wanda.Wanda knew she'd caused big trouble this time. To her credit, she kept mum as she led Tabitha into the boutique to pick out clothes.Esther rubbed her eyes groggily and reached for Beverly, who took her from James. Ruffling Timothy's hair, Beverly said, "I'm sorry, but not today, Timmy. I'm supposed to take pre-wedding photos with Mr. Bronson today. Those are special photos."She might have been in a bad mood, but she didn't want to rain on anyone's parade.Damien's s

Christina held Theresa tightly, knowing full well that she'd done something ridiculous and could end up hurting Beverly. If the DNA test proved that Esther was Evan's daughter, he would definitely take her back. He would do anything to make Beverly come home.Uneasiness settled in her stomach as Christina walked up to the front desk. "Do you have the contact number for the couple who had a pre-wedding photoshoot just now?""Yes, but the number belongs to a secretary," the receptionist said. She'd seen Christina chatting with Beverly earlier and figured they were, at the very least, friends. Nonetheless, she asked, "What's your relationship with them?""The bride is an old friend," Christina lied. It was the best reason she could think of. "Could you pass me the secretary's number, please? I've got something very important to tell them."The receptionist told Christina that it was a difficult ask, but she would give the secretary a call for Christina all the same. As such, she dia