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Melanie Carter
Reeds could only stare at the woman as she stepped into the light.She had flawless ebony skin, as flawless as Snow. Her bright brown eyes were sharp and intelligent, framed by long lashes. Her full lips were red and curled into a professional smile. She wore a snow-white shoulder-length wig that glowed under the moonlight above.Her figure was accentuated by the blue female suit she wore, tailored to perfection, hugging her wide hips elegantly. In one hand, she held a clipboard, while the other rested at her side as she stood a few feet from Reeds. "My name is Melanie Carter. I’ll be taking over Mr. Prescott’s duties effective immediately," she introduced herself. Reeds blinked. Her voice carried a slight British undertone. He turned sharply to Archibald. "When did you do this?" Archibald clasped his hands behind his back, his expression calm and unreadable. "Melanie was one of Prescott’s most capable subordinates. Given his… sudden dismissal, it was only logical to promote h
Pound of flesh
Lord Donovan’s countenance darkened, his eyes glinting with cold fury. "How dare he," his lips curled into a scowl as he growled. "Who does this Reeds think he is? To lay hand on my nephew, does he have a death wish?"Zayn swallowed hard, his voice trembling with rage and pain. "Uncle, he—he claims to be the heir to the Higgins family. But that can’t be true, can it? The Higgins family hasn’t even announced an heir yet!"Lord Donovan released Zayn’s chin and straightened. He stroked his salt-and-pepper beard thoughtfully, his gaze distant. After a long silence, he murmured, "It’s possible. I’m a core member of the Higgins family, and even I don’t know who the heir is! If Reeds really were the heir, I would’ve known!"Zayn’s eyes widened in shock. "What? You don't know who the heir is? How is that possible?""Because the family’s matriarch has kept it a closely guarded secret—even from me. Only a handful of her most trusted confidants know the truth. She’s never fully trusted me, des
Lord Donovan
The moment Reeds was gone, Evelyn turned to Karyl. "I still can't believe Zayn would do something like this to you. Let's sue him.""We can't, mother," Karyl muttered, lowering her head. "Zayn has friends and allies in high places. Moreover, he's my company's major shareholder. I'm afraid after what transpired today, my company would be no more.""I hate to admit it but you're right, Karyl," Hubert said, stroking his chin. "If you plan to go up against someone like Zayn, you need someone equally wealthy."At that very moment, an idea sparked inside Karyl's brain.She glanced sharply at Chris who stood up by the side, watching her with a modest smile on his face. "Chris," she began, her eyes pleading. "This might come out wrong but I have no other choice. My husband is completely useless to me. You're the only person I can turn to right now."Chris kept his smile fixed, eyeing her closely. "What do you want, Karyl?"Karyl took a deep breath. "The Thompson family has powers and resourc
Chris Takes the credit
A black Mercedes Benz-pulled up outside the hospital entrance.The uniformed chauffeur, sprang out and rushed to open the back door before the car even come to a full stop. Evelyn Rogers stepped out along with her husband, Hubert Rogers. Without wasting another second, they strode into the hospital lobby, their eyebrows creased in worries."Where is our daughter? Karyl Rogers," Evelyn demanded when they reached the receptionist desk. "Which ward is she in?"The receptionist barely had time to check the system before Evelyn snapped again. "Hurry up. I want to see my daughter immediately!"The startled nurse stammered, "Fifth floor, ma’am. Ward 507."Before the nurse could say more, the two couple were already striding off towards the elevator.As they reached the elevator, Evelyn frantically hit the button until the doors slid open. Inside, she pressed the number 5 as if jabbing it would make the lift rise faster."I hope Karyl is alright," she muttered, her voice shaky. "If anyth
A lie
The automatic doors of the hospital lobby slid open, and Reeds strode in, his expression dark with worry. Standing near the reception desk was a woman in a sharp black suit. She was Shawn’s security operative, assigned to keep an eye on Kary. The moment she spotted him, she straightened and saluted. "Where’s my wife?" Reeds demanded without slowing down, his brows creased in worries. "How is she?"The woman stepped forward, hands clasped professionally. "Sir, according to the doctors, Mrs. Karyl is doing alright. She was administered some medication to stabilize her condition. She’s currently resting."Reeds exhaled deeply, relief washing over his body. The tension weighing on his shoulders lifted like magic.Behind him, Archibald placed a reassuring hand on his back. "See? I told you not to worry. She’s fine."Reeds gave a curt nod. "Thank you, Archibald. You've been a big help."But before he could move toward the elevators, the security officer hesitated, then added, "Umm... Si
A first love
Karyl stirred, her eyelids fluttering open as consciousness returned to her. Her head throbbed dully, and her limbs felt heavy like sandbags.Blinking slowly, she turned to the side—and saw a figure seated beside her.As her vision adjusted, she saw a man sitting beside her bed.He was tall, broad-shouldered and gave off the faint scent of cologne lingering in the air. Her heart leaped. "Reeds? Is that you?" she murmured, her voice hoarse. The man shifted, leaning forward slightly. She caught her breath sharply as he came into focus. It wasn’t Reeds. The sharp jawline, the playful glint in his eyes and that same charming smile that made her heart raced at one time...It was Chris. He grinned softly at her. "You're finally awake. Thank goodness."Karyl’s pulse spiked. She jerked upright, wincing as a dull ache throbbed in her temple. "What—what are you doing here?"Chris held up a calming hand. "Relax. The doctor said you need rest."She shook her head, trying to dispel th
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