Later that afternoon, Jason returned home after another frustrating day. The moment he stepped into the house, he loosened his tie and let out a long sigh. His mind was still occupied with Donald. No matter how hard he tried, every plan he had made against Donald had ended in failure. Instead of hearing news of Donald's downfall, every report that reached him only seemed to elevate Donald's reputation even further. It irritated him to think that the man he desperately wanted to destroy was becoming more respected with every passing day. Still lost in thought, Jason walked into the sitting room and dropped onto the sofa. He leaned back and closed his eyes for a moment, hoping to clear his mind. Before he could settle, he heard his mother's voice calling from the hallway. "Jason." He opened his eyes and looked towards the entrance. "Yes, Mum?" His mother walked into the sitting room carrying a cup of tea. There was a serious expression on her face, one that immediately caught Jason'

The moment Jason dropped to one knee, the cheerful atmosphere inside the Wilson family mansion changed completely. Only moments earlier, the house had been buzzing with lively conversations, laughter, and cheerful greetings. Family members moved from one group to another, chatting excitedly, while children chased one another around the spacious living room. The aroma of delicious food filled the air, and soft music played quietly in the background. Then everything changed. Conversations came to an abrupt halt. Laughter disappeared. Even the children, who had been running around without a care in the world, suddenly stopped and turned towards the centre of the living room. Every pair of eyes settled on Jason. Jane herself froze where she stood. She had expected Jason to greet her privately after arriving or perhaps hand her the elegant gift bag he had brought with him. At most, she thought they would spend some time talking with the rest of the family before leaving together. N

The moment Jane disappeared through the mansion door, an uncomfortable silence settled over the entire Wilson family gathering. Just a few minutes earlier, the atmosphere had been filled with excitement, laughter, and celebration. Everyone had been smiling, congratulating Jason, and imagining the beautiful future that they believed was about to begin. But now... Everything had changed. The music that had been playing softly in the background had stopped. The laughter had completely disappeared. The cheerful conversations had turned into whispers. The engagement celebration that was supposed to become one of the happiest memories for the Wilson family had suddenly become an awkward and embarrassing moment that nobody knew how to handle. Jason remained standing in the middle of the room. The ring box was still in his hand. His face carried a calm expression, but anyone who looked closely could see the disappointment hidden in his eyes. He had prepared for cheers. He had prepa

The laughter continued for several seconds. Everyone in the room looked at Jane as though they could not believe what they were hearing. To them, the idea was impossible. Donald Smith? The same Donald they had known years ago? The same young man they believed was not good enough for Jane? The same person they thought had nothing to offer? They found it difficult to accept that he could have become the person Jane was describing. Jane looked around the room and noticed the disbelief on their faces. She was not surprised. She had expected this reaction. She knew they would not believe her immediately because they had already created an image of Donald in their minds. An image of a struggling man. An image of someone who had failed to move forward. An image of someone who was still trapped in the past. But they did not know what had happened after she walked away from him. They did not know the battles he had fought. They did not know the sacrifices he had made. They did

The discussion about Donald continued for several minutes. The Wilson family members remained gathered in the living room, each person expressing their thoughts and opinions about everything they had just discovered. Some of them were convinced that Jane had made the right choice. They were beginning to understand that perhaps they had judged Donald too quickly and had failed to see the changes that had happened in his life. Others were still uncertain. They found it difficult to completely let go of the image of the Donald they had known years ago. To them, it was still hard to imagine that the young man who had once struggled had become someone successful and respected. They discussed Donald's transformation, his achievements, and whether he truly had become as influential as Jane claimed. The atmosphere was filled with different emotions. Confusion. Curiosity. Excitement. Doubt. Everyone had something to say. "I still cannot believe that Donald became this successful," o