A while ago, when Eunice was on her way to the resort and casino, Jullian showed Lhyn and Mirasol the presidential suite he had reserved. He then assigned several of his subordinates to guard outside the suite to ensure no one would interrupt the family reunion later.Upon entering the room, Lhyn was taken aback to find a group of stylists eagerly waiting for her. She was taken to the dressing room, where her makeup was done, and she changed into a different outfit.“Is it necessary for me to dress like this?” Lhyn, unaccustomed to attending such a lavish gala, hesitated to leave the room in the gown chosen for her.Mirasol was likewise dressed in a pleasing outfit that the elderly lady was comfortable with. Her eyes twinkled upon seeing her youngest daughter in a white dress.She felt a pang as she realized Lhyn was already past marriageable age. It was her fault; she was now alone and lonely.She failed to fulfill her duty as a mother.Fortunately, if it weren’t for the change in he
That question astonished Lhyn. How is she supposed to introduce Jullian to her mother when she now assumes he is Eunice’s husband when, in fact, it is Leah to whom Jullian is engaged?Since the two were engaged, Mirasol has never met him because Miranda was embarrassed to introduce her mentally ill mother. Unbeknownst to her, Mirasol slowly regained her sanity after Christian sneaked into another doctor to check on Mirasol and change her medication.After he found out that Miranda paid the doctor she hired to treat her mother, Christian threatened that doctor to expose all his illegal activities over the past few years. Thus, he continues to pretend to be checking on Mirasol. But in actuality, another doctor would check on the older lady.Meanwhile, Lhyn felt helpless after being asked this way. She glanced at Jullian with pleading eyes, seeking his help in explaining the matter.Jullian understood. He kneeled on one knee before Mirasol, then took her wrinkled palm and grasped it gent
Lhyn was caught off guard when Mason was being straightforward. She gave him a shocked look but quickly retracted her gaze when he kept staring at her. She felt extreme awkwardness. Thus, she excuses herself to get something to drink for everyone. A steward standing in the corner tried to stop her, but she motioned for her to help her instead of stopping her. Mason felt helpless as he watched Lhyn’s retreating figure, which soon disappeared from his line of sight when she entered this suite’s kitchen. ‘She hasn’t changed one bit.’ Mason conceals the smirk about to appear on his face. Lhyn was clearly uncomfortable, so he stopped saying anything further. Anyway, he had ample opportunities to talk with her again. Tonight was only the beginning of their frequent meetings. Mason stood upright and coughed to clear his throat, then shifted his gaze toward Mirasol. He smiled at the older lady and said goodbye. “Ma’am, I have something to talk to Mr. Lopez about, so we must excuse ourselv
After posting the photo, Alberta rushed to find Leah, hoping for praise.In the dressing room, stylists and makeup artists were all around Leah. When her mom brought her to the resort, she explained that Robert had prepared this banquet to surprise her. Therefore, she was over the moon!They didn’t hold a lavish banquet to announce her engagement after she officially accepted Jullian’s proposal; they simply stated what both families had agreed upon. Hence, this is her chance to do so.She had always wanted to be Mrs. Lopez since college and liked Jillian Lopez, the CEO of Lopez Group, but the man has a girlfriend named Evita Sanchez.She still held resentment for that woman. She couldn’t forget how Evita would embarrass her after she learned she had eyes on Jillian.Evita is the worst. She confronts her several times, slaps her, and even shoves her against a wall to threaten her to back off and forget her desire for Jillian.She felt humiliated every time.She’s grateful this happens
Leah picked up her phone and dialed her mom’s number. She made countless attempts to connect the call but was unsuccessful in reaching her mom. At this point, anxiety started eating her up. “Where are you, mom?” Leah wants to speak with Eunice, so she needs a few people to abduct her and lock her somewhere else! ‘That should I do!’ Leah narrowed her gaze as she typed on her phone, sharing her brilliant plans with her mom. ‘Eunice, it was you who asked for this!’ She was thrilled as she waited for her mom’s reply. However, the middle-aged lady remained silent. Leah is losing patience. “Dammit, mom! Why aren’t you replying?” Leah bit her nails. “Miss Leah, please calm down. Madam President has warned you not to bite your nails!” is the assistant’s reminder. Leah glared at her. She hadn’t forgotten that. However, it had already become her habit, and she couldn’t control herself not to do it, particularly when she desired to take action, but something was holding her back. Helpless
Mark shrugged his shoulders and pursed his lips not to grin. Growing up with Christian, he knew well that he shouldn’t cross the line regarding Eunice. It was a sin just to mention her name and joke in such a way. “I’m sorry, Chris, but I am just stating the facts. We all know that the truth will reveal itself. As I’ve mentioned, Jullian will eventually learn that Eunice is his lawful wife through his twin brother’s selfish acts, which I call a malicious scheme.” Mark furrowed his brows as he went on. “Too bad Jillian didn’t consider that his twin brother’s enemy bell would ring and locate him with the belief he is Jullian Lopez.” Christian remained silent, so Mark continued to blab. Paul, on the one hand, was caught in a dilemma—should he leave now or wait for a new order? Perhaps it’s best to wait for a new order, as leaving now could risk missing out on important decisions from his boss. “Why don’t we take this opportunity for those people to come out by themselves?” Mark added.
“Why would I marry you? Originally, you were Leah’s fiance. And so, I have no desire to become a substitute bride and be accused of stealing you from her. Are you planning to have two women? One as your wife and the other as your lover? Then you’re an arsehole! Who do you think I am? I am not cheap!”I was furious just thinking of it, and I felt insulted. Although I was now a widow, I was not cheap or an easy girl. As my mom and the people who served us taught me, I highly respected myself.Besides… ‘Don’t you know I am your sister-in-law?’I almost blurted that out, slapping his face while I yelled repeatedly. Hence, I summoned all the sanity left in me so I would not make this mistake that I would surely regret.The last thing I want the Lopezes to know is that I married Jillian and have a son together.My life is almost perfect having my son with me, and so I don’t want to get involved in their family; therefore, we shouldn’t have any scandals.Thus, I attempted to free myself from
EUNICE POV “One week,” Jullian replied with a smile. “Stop kidding me!” I freak out, meeting his glowering eyes with shock flashing at my own. “I’m serious, of course, and I will prove that to you. Tonight, I will announce that Leah and I no longer engage, but I am marrying my true love.” ‘True love, my arse!’ Jullian’s statement left me speechless. I have no plan to play with fire with him, and besides, I won’t linger around here, so now I am lost on what I should do and what excuses I should use. ‘Ah, he’s crazy like his twin brother!’ I have given Jullian a definite period to end his relationship with Leah so that I can settle the score between the mother and daughter when the time is due. After that, I’ll return to Switzerland quietly and leave this country for good. If ever my presence was needed—probably just then—I would have to revisit Claire City for business only. Moreover, Chris should have his own life. He has done so much for my son, Jillian, and me. He will not rema