Alex, the hunter's trainer, had a single motive for assisting Zoe. She had promised to pay him in exchange for helping her with anything she required. Alex was in dire need of money due to his gambling debts, and the salary he earned from taking care of the Cadell's cabin was insufficient. This is why he was willing to obey Zoe's orders regardless of the consequences."All I have to do is send the video to a reporter and inform them that Miss Victoria Red is cheating on Mr. Martin. It's incredibly simple."With a laugh, Alex began dialing a reporter's number. After a few rings, the reporter answered the phone."Hello. I have a tip for you. Are you familiar with the wealthy Red family? Well, Miss Vi..."However, Alex couldn't finish his report because someone snatched his phone from behind.He looked back, and his eyes widened when he saw Martin's secretary, Hunter!Hunter hung up the phone and turned his attention to Alex. "Who were you talking to?" he inquired.Alex swallowed nervous
Martin was there when Victoria and Gray were kissing. He was worried with his fiancée so he decided to follow Victoria. But when he arrived, he saw them kissing.'She's drunk. Gray initiated the kiss,' that's what Martin said to himself. Initially, Martin's instinct was to confront Gray and give him a good punch. But then, he started to question his own emotions.It was strange for him to feel this way. Although he was intrigued by Victoria because she reminded him of his bodyguard, this time, it felt different. It was almost as if seeing her with another man caused him pain.If it wasn't jealousy, then what else could it be?Martin had a hunch, although he didn't want to admit it. "Maybe," he thought to himself, "I've developed feelings for Victoria."He's willing to forgive Victoria, especially when he knows she might have done this just to break off their engagement. But what did she say to him? She liked Gray because he's a good kisser!Martin was furious!How could she prefer Gra
Gray headed to the grocery store to pick up some ingredients. He and Victoria had plans to catch up this weekend to discuss their agreement. However, Gray was more eager to hang out with her than to focus on the deal."I forgot to check if she has any allergies," Gray muttered as he examined a ripe tomato. "Maybe I should ask her about it?"As he strolled through the aisles, Gray absentmindedly scrolled through his phone. Unfortunately, he accidentally bumped his cart into someone else's."Oops, my bad!" the other shopper quickly apologized.Gray glanced ahead and uttered, "No worries. It's actually my fault for not paying attention. I'm so..." His words trailed off as he realized who was standing in front of him. "Miss Nadia?"Nadia squinted her eyes at the attractive man before her. "Gee?"As they recognized each other, they decided to head to a nearby coffee shop after finishing their grocery shopping."It's been ages, hasn't it?" Nadia remarked with a smile.Gray, who Nadia knew a
"Do you happen to remember a girl named Vic?""Of course. She was my first love."The fork slipped from Victoria's grasp, creating a loud clinking noise as it landed on the plate.As she gazed at Gray's attractive face, she couldn't help but question if she had heard him correctly.It had been years since their initial encounter, and Victoria couldn't recall all the interactions she had shared with Gray. But how did a handsome man like him fall for a girl like her?'I've always had a plain face. I was taller than my peers, and many thought I had a boyish vibe. Even when I worked as a bodyguard, my colleagues never saw me as a woman. How did I become Gray's first love?'It remained a mystery to her. She understood the concept of love, but she had never experienced someone having a crush on her until Gray expressed that she was his first love.It gave her awkward and awesome feelings at the same time."So, how did you know what I looked like before?" Gray asked, interrupting Victoria's
Zoe was getting increasingly anxious as she paced back and forth in her room, clutching her phone."Why hasn't he responded yet? I already sent the money!" she exclaimed.She was eagerly waiting for Alex's reply, as they had planned to expose Victoria's affair with the video he had filmed.But there was still no news about Victoria, and Alex hadn't given his response."This was supposed to be my way of getting back at that woman," Zoe muttered under her breath.Finally, after what felt like an eternity, she received a message from Alex's number. With excitement, she quickly opened the message and started reading its contents.["I'm really sorry, Miss Zoe. Unfortunately, I won't be able to continue working with you. I've been feeling really guilty ever since Sir Martin had that accident. But don't worry, I'll still keep my promise and won't reveal anything. Just know that you won't find me in the Cabin anymore because I've decided to quit my job."]Zoe was boiling with rage. Her hands
When Victoria arrived home, her parents immediately approached her in a rush."Where were you?!" her father, Emmanuel, asked. "Things got crazy because of the scandal. And you just disappeared out of nowhere?"Sabby, her mother, added, "What's this scandal all about? And now there are videos of you helping children at the orphanage.""Please tell me the affair isn't true. The man in the video is Martin, not Mr. Gray. Confirm that for me," Emmanuel demanded.Where should Victoria even begin to explain? She knew her parents wouldn't be happy if she admitted that the man in the video was actually Gray, not her fiancé. Plus, the sudden appearance of her helping at the orphanage was unexpected."Actually," Victoria started, but before she could finish her sentence, someone interrupted her, cutting her off mid-thought."What's the matter with the news?" Victoria's twin brother, Mikhail, chimed in, his tone nonchalant as he glanced at their parents. "Sure, my sister may have lost her memorie
"Sir. It's me, Vic. Come I come in?""Enter."A woman dressed in black entered the room. The scent of paperwork and books enveloped her as she looked at her boss, Martin Cadell, the young Chairman of Crimson Corporation.Martin remained focused on his laptop, not bothering to glance up as she walked in. His attention was clearly elsewhere, highlighting that he was busy."Are you here to submit your resignation letter once again?" Martin asked without facing her.Vic anxiously bit her lower lip. She held the resignation letter in her hand, but she hadn't expected Martin to figure out her purpose.Martin flashed a smile as he spoke, "I've already told you. You can't resign. I haven't found anyone as skilled as you to be my bodyguard."It's been a whole month since Vic told Martin about quitting as his bodyguard. Martin promised to let her go once he found a suitable replacement, but it seems like he hasn't made any effort at all."Sir Martin," Vic called out. "I want to thank you for tr
In the courtroom, Zoe's loud sobs echoed through the room."Vic claimed that I had ruined her time with Martin. She accused me of stealing her opportunities, and then, out of nowhere, she attacked me with a knife!"Dressed in her prison attire, Vic shut her eyes as if resigning to her fate.All the evidence and false testimonies seemed to be stacked against her. It was as if Zoe had orchestrated the whole thing to frame her. Consequently, the trial concluded with Vic being found guilty and sentenced to 20 years behind bars.** **Days had gone by since Vic was imprisoned, yet she hadn't eaten a thing. She simply rested against the wall, lost in a daze.Most of the time, she appeared to be waiting nonchalantly for her fate to catch up with her.Suddenly, she heard footsteps approaching. The sound ceased right in front of her cell. "Inmate 654. You have a visitor."Who could be visiting her when she had no family?Feeling feeble, Vic got up. Her heart was heavy, but she managed to shuff