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All Chapters of The Best Is Yet to Come: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

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Chapter 1

Lindsey Johnson had gone to demand repayment from her fiance's true love, Stephanie Sullivan. The next day, Jacob Whitaker threw a ledger at her. It was one that she had never seen before. Inside, every single expense from their five-year relationship was written down. From two-dollar ice cream to designer handbags he had given her. Even hotel bills and condom purchases were meticulously recorded. "I'll split the hotel bills with you. After deducting the 100 grand Stephie owes you, you still owe me 2.08 million. You have one month to transfer the money to my account."Leaning lazily on the couch, Jacob raised his head and gave Lindsey a mocking look. The strange and unfamiliar gaze in his eyes made her tremble. "What?" he pressed. "Can't you afford to pay it back? Didn't you consider whether Stephie had the money when you forced her to pay up by threatening and humiliating her?"The private room fell into a terrifying silence, and everyone's eyes were locked on Lindsey. A mom

Chapter 2

Frank Hudson's voice trembled with excitement over the phone. "Lindy, are you serious? Has your mother's situation been resolved? And that man—""My mom has passed away," Lindsey cut him off. "And that man is useless now."There was a pause on the other end. Then, Frank spoke in a gentle tone, "Lindy, I don't know what happened to you in the past five years, but the most painful moments are often the periods when we have the most growth. Your life is just beginning."After all, how could the life of a prodigy like Lindsey end up tangled in the mess that was Jacob?Perhaps, Lindsey did have some affection for Jacob once. He was handsome, treated her well, and willingly spent money on her mother's medical treatment. What reason did she have to be dissatisfied?However, everything was shattered the day Stephanie returned from abroad. Jacob, who rarely drank alcohol, muttered the truth in a drunken stupor, "Stephie, I missed you so much that it's driving me crazy. If only I hadn't tak

Chapter 3

Stephanie's face turned pale the moment she heard Edison's words."I refuse!" Jacob said flatly.Edison struck him hard on the back with his cane. He was furious beyond belief. "You ungrateful child! You were the one who insisted on being with Lindy back then. You even swore in front of your parents' graves that you'd give her a happy life. "And now look at you. You've delayed the wedding year after year. It's been five years! How much longer are you going to waste Lindy's time?"Lindsey lowered her gaze. She suddenly recalled that she and Jacob had shared some good memories too. He was a decisive and ruthless man on the outside, but he had once been thoughtful and considerate for her sake as well. Back then, just because Lindsey said she was afraid, Jacob spared the life of an enemy who tried to kill him. From that moment on, everyone knew he had a weakness. Jacob had calmness and composure etched into his bones, but he stayed up all night keeping watch at her bedside on the

Chapter 4

Lindsey had a very long dream. In her dream, Stephanie hadn't yet returned to the country. She and Jacob were still a couple deeply in love. He would take her to hang out with his friends, proudly showing her off like she was his entire world. Jacob would also accompany her to visit Jenny at the hospital. He tried his best to win her mother's favor and cautiously hoped that Jenny would acknowledge him as her son-in-law. He had done so much for her and given her countless memories of heart-pounding moments. Lindsey truly believed they would have a future together. Her dream was finally shattered when she was abruptly woken up by a bucket of ice-cold water dumped over her head. Her thin clothes were completely soaked, and a cold gust of wind pierced her body with unbearable pain. Jacob sat in a chair and looked down at her with a cold gaze. "You should be grateful that Grandpa pulled through. Otherwise, you would've lost your life on the operating table. However, you're going t

Chapter 5

Stephanie was hospitalized for two weeks, and Jacob stayed by her side the entire time. During those two weeks, Lindsey packed up her luggage and moved out of the villa that had imprisoned her for five years. She rented a small apartment with the little savings she had left and returned to work at the bar where she used to have a part-time job. She had to endure these last two weeks before she could officially return to the National Institute of Research. However, she hadn't expected to run into Jacob again so soon. To celebrate Stephanie's discharge, he booked out the entire bar and invited all the rich young scions of Janderville for a party all night long. The lights in the bar were dim, and the music boomed as loud as thunder.Meanwhile, Jacob took great care of Stephanie the whole time. His friends surrounded her and fussed over her as well. Lindsey didn't want to be involved with any of them, so she texted her boss to request leave. However, Stephanie called out to her

Chapter 6

The door to Lindsey's hospital room had opened at some point, and Stephanie strolled in leisurely. Her complexion was healthy and rosy. She didn't look at all like someone who had just recovered from a serious illness. Lindsey sneered, "The two weeks you spent at the hospital… It was all an act, right?""So what if it was?" she replied smugly. "Jacob would kill or die for me as long as I put on a pitiful act. Very soon, I'll be standing proudly by his side."With that, she threw a plastic bag at Lindsey. Inside was the urn that held Jenny's ashes. Lindsey felt as if her blood had frozen in her veins. She opened the urn with trembling hands, only to find it empty. "What… What did you do? Where are my mother's ashes?"Stephanie gleefully admired the devastated look on Lindsey's face. She said, "By the way, it was my suggestion to have the hospital stop your mother's treatment. See? Jacob could ruthlessly take the life of your closest family with just a single word from me. What

Chapter 7

Lindsey found herself lying on a bed in the villa when she woke up once more. A shrill scream came from the living room. She struggled to get out of bed and opened a crack in the door. She saw Jacob sitting expressionlessly on the couch with the group of beggars kneeling before him. There were wounds all over their body, and they were trembling in fear. They mumbled their pleas through bloodied mouths, "Please let us go!"However, Jacob gave his verdict like a decisive judge. He ordered his bodyguards to break their arms and had their tongues cut out to keep them silent. "She's not someone you're allowed to touch!" he declared. Then, Jacob gave his bodyguards a signal before they dragged the beggars out. This scene felt surreal to Lindsey, as if everything that had recently happened was nothing but a nightmare. But the searing pain nearly made her lose her balance. The injuries on her back had reopened, and she couldn't help but inhale sharply from the pain. Jacob heard th

Chapter 8

Jacob proposed to Stephanie on the night Lindsey left the villa. His proposal shocked the entire city. The live stream of his proposal was broadcast everywhere on social media and the internet. Countless influencers and celebrities reposted the video with their well-wishes.Under a virtual starry sky, Jacob kneeled on one knee and offered Stephanie an engagement ring with full reverence. His voice shook from nervousness as he said, "Stephie, will you marry me?"The crowd erupted in excitement. Cries urging Stephanie to say yes rose above the applause and floating flower petals. Tears welled up in Stephanie's reddened eyes as she responded gently yet firmly, "Yes, I will."Dozens of drones formed a heart pierced by an arrow in the night sky, while a two-hour-long fireworks show lit up the night. At the same moment, giant screens across every skyscraper in the city began looping the romantic history of Jacob and Stephanie over the past ten years. Every public display of romance

Chapter 9

An explosion went off in Stephanie's mind, and something deep within her heart seemed to be breaking down bit by bit. Her pride bruised, Stephanie slapped Jacob hard across the face and shoved him away. "Jacob, look clearly and see who I am!"Jacob snapped out of his daze. The moment he saw the woman standing in front of him, he felt a strange sense of disappointment. Stephanie pounded furiously on his chest. "Jacob! If you've fallen in love with Lindsey, then go find her! Why are you marrying me?"Jacob panicked immediately at the words. He grabbed her hands tightly and said, "I'm sorry. I'm so sorry, Stephie. The one I love is you, and it's always been you. Please don't cry, okay? It breaks my heart when I see you cry."His words seemed to flip a switch in her. Stephanie burst into tears and threw her arms around his waist. "Is that true?""Yes, I swear." Jacob looked at her tear-streaked face and felt a tightness in his chest. He pulled her into his arms. "I, Jacob Whitaker,

Chapter 10

The wedding venue was grandly decorated. Fresh flowers, wine, and a red carpet… Everything was meticulously arranged by Jacob. He stood at the end of the aisle and gazed intently at the doors of the banquet hall, eyes filled with emotion. The doors finally opened wide when the music changed. Stephanie looked beautiful and charming after dressing up and getting her makeup done. She walked toward Jacob with confident steps. He was about to marry his first love and the woman he loved for many years. Together, they would spend the rest of their lives together. However, Jacob felt a strange emptiness inside his heart as he stared at Stephanie's exquisite face. He couldn't help but feel something was off somewhere. In a daze, an image of Lindsey's lively figure flashed before his eyes. She ran up to him with a bright smile and said, "Jacob, will you marry me one day?"…"Jacob."The voice in his memory overlapped with the one before him. At that moment, Stephanie was looking at

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