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The ambulance drove away .
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The Porsche was shattered , its airbag still deployed on the driver’s side . The blood on the ground was still a gruesome sight .
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The handsome man sighed and said , “ That woman just now – I couldn’t tell if she was pregnant or on her period , but I saw blood streaming down her legs . ”
His assistant said , “ What’s it to us ? Come on , let’s go – you’ve got that audition for the lead in a music video . Don’t mess this up , or you’ll miss your shot . ”
The handsome man stood still . He suggested , “ Shouldn’t we at least notify her family ? ”
His assistant said , “ Lucas , for heaven’s sake – stop being so soft – hearted . We’re just strangers to her . We’ve already done our part by calling an ambulance and paying for it ; that’s more than enough .
“ Let’s go . You’ve been working odd jobs in showbiz for years , and your career’s still going nowhere . If this audition falls through , too , do you even want to make your debut or not ? ”
“ Of course I do , ” Lucas replied .
Ever since childhood , Lucas had been passionate about singing and dancing . Multi – talented , he worked tirelessly to prove himself , longing for the spotlight and recognition . Yet his career had remained stagnant for years .
Lucas was fast approaching thirty – the age when a man was expected to have established himself . He couldn’t stomach turning thirty with nothing to show for it .
Just then , his phone rang . Seeing the caller ID , Lucas let the phone ring out and watched in silence as it became a missed call .
That call suffocated him , making his fingers go numb’with fear . He thought , ‘ If only I had an understanding mother , one who wasn’t so controlling . ‘
At the Kelly residence , Irene was having coffee with the whole Kelly family , and the conversation naturally turned to Yalena and Jonathan .
Yalena’s mother , Katrina , said with a smile , “ Yalena can be a bit mischievous sometimes . We’d appreciate your understanding . ”
Irene smiled warmly and said , “ Yalena is such a considerate girl . When Hayden was hospitalized , she visited him regularly . I truly adore her . ”
Yalena said sweetly , “ Thank you for your kind words , Mrs. Lynn . I’ve always believed that filial piety comes first among all
virtues . ”
Irene nodded in approval . She said to Katrina , “ You’ve raised Yalena so well . She’s so well – behaved and considerate . ”
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Katrina said gently , “ We’ve always supported Yalena’s decisions , whether in life or relationships . ”
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Irene smiled and said , “ Jonathan is quite fond of Yalena . He’s a bit reserved by nature , and the thing is , he’s tied up with work today . But I’ll make sure he comes to pay you both a visit another day . ”
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Yalena’s father , Eason , nodded sincerely and said , “ Mutual affection comes first , and then it’s all about the person’s moral integrity . Frankly , my wife and I don’t place much importance on family background – we just want Yalena to be happy . ”
Irene chimed in warmly , “ As they say , birds of a feather flock together . You’ve truly spoken my mind. With parents like you instilling such sound values in Yalena , I feel completely at ease . I wholeheartedly approve of this marriage . ”
She was so domineering , it was as if she were ready to make all the decisions for Jonathan , even in his absence . She was practically itching to pick up the phone and get Jonathan and Yalena married on the spot .
Yalena sat demurely beside Katrina in an elegant dress , though her eyes kept darting furtively toward the antique clock on the wall . As the seconds ticked by , a triumphant smile played at the corners of her lips .
She thought , ‘ Teresa and her son must have been dead by now , right ? With three elders – my parents and Irene – here at home , I’ve got the perfect alibi .
‘ Even if Jonathan suspects me , I could clear my name . With Irene always ready to back me up , what could Jonathan possibly do to me ?
‘ Next , all I have to do is put on a gentle facade and pretend to be Jonathan’s confidante – comfort him , make him feel cared for , let him fall for me , and then marrying him will be a breeze . My plan is perfect . ‘
Noticing how Yalena’s lips would occasionally curl into a sly smirk while her eyes darted around , Katrina asked , “ Yalena , what’s got you smiling like that ? ”
Yalena quickly masked the calculating glint in her eyes and said sweetly , “ Mom , I’m just so happy that Mrs. Lynn likes me this much . I can’t wait to marry Jonathan . ”
Quick as Yalena was to conceal it , that venomous glint in her eyes didn’t escape Katrina’s notice . Katrina arched an eyebrow .
Just then , Yalena’s phone buzzed . Quickly dabbing at the corner of her mouth , Yalena stood up and said , “ Mom , a friend is calling me . I need to take this . ”
“ Alright ,” Katrina replied . She gazed after Yalena’s retreating figure , unblinking .
After Yalena left , Irene exchanged a few more pleasantries . Noticing it was getting late , she prepared to take her leave as well .
Once Irene had left , Katrina turned to Eason and said , “ I don’t know why , but Yalena’s been acting a little strange lately . ”
“ Strange how ? ” Eason asked .
Katrina replied , “ Sometimes when she sits beside me , I feel like she’s a completely different person — not my daughter at all . ”
Eason sighed and pulled Katrina into a gentle embrace . He said , “ You’re overthinking it , dear . Don’t let Yalena hear you say
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that – imagine how heartbroken she’d be . ”
A year ago in Mianara , Yalena was kidnapped and barely escaped with her life . Had Eason not forked out a king’s ransom for her release , she would surely have perished at the kidnappers ‘ hands .
Katrina found herself tearing up again as she recalled that harrowing ordeal – the torment Yalena had suffered , and how close she’d come to losing her precious only daughter .
Katrina said , “ You’re right . I was overthinking things . Yalena’s return to us is truly a blessing from above . We should
cherish her all the more .
“ If she truly loves Jonathan and he returns her affection – even though he’s divorced – we must respect our daughter’s choice . ”
Eason said , “ Don’t worry . Yalena has great judgment . Jonathan is not only handsome and charismatic , but also level- headed . Even though I haven’t worked with him much , his integrity and reputation are beyond reproach in the business world . ”
Katrina snuggled into Eason’s embrace and said , “ Good . As long as he’s not a womanizer and can make Yalena happy , that’s all that matters . ”
Upstairs in her room , Yalena’s face twisted in dismay . She had expected the call to bring good news – that Teresa and her son were dead by now . But she was disappointed .
She gasped , “ The woman in the car wasn’t Teresa ? How the hell is that possible ? ”
The man on the phone replied , “ We did our homework – the car we tailed was Teresa’s , the license plate matched our intel , and the timing fit her airport run .
“ But after my guys hit it and got out to check , the woman inside wasn’t her . The woman was alone – no kid in the car . ”
Yalena’s lips twisted in a furious snarl . She shouted , “ You useless idiots . Didn’t you even double – check before ramming the damn car ? ”
The man replied , “ We didn’t even know it wasn’t Teresa in the car . ”
Yalena asked , “ Who the hell was that woman in the car ? Is she dead ? ”
The man lowered his voice and said , “ She wasn’t quite dead yet . My two guys were about to finish her off , but then a car pull .
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