Chapter 86
As they were about to head inside, a sleek car rolled up, stopping right next to Celena and Liam. The door swung open, and Cheryl and Wasyl stepped out, their arms laden with ornate, expensive boxes.
Not far behind, more cars pulled up. Out came Yafe and Walter, each holding their own set of elegant gift boxes.
Cheryl’s eyes locked onto Celena, and she said sarcastically, “Well, well, what do we have here? If it isn’t my dear sister, so desperate to come back home.” She gave them a once-over, her gaze lingering on their empty hands. “Thinking of meeting Mr. Lynch, are you? Are you here with that stench of poverty on you, not even a decent gift to your name? How utterly disgraceful.”
“I…” Celena’s voice faltered. Cheryl’s taunts had snuffed out the last ember of her courage, leaving her feeling utterly defeated.
She had had nothing, not even a presentable gift. Why would Mr. Lynch ever consider her for the project cooperation unless he had lost his mind?
Cheryl stepped closer, looking as dark as a storm cloud. With her icy glare, she bore down on Celena. “You do know where you are, don’t you? Scram, before you make a bigger fool of yourself and the Stone family. How would you deal with it if you ruined our deal with the Max Group?”
questioning. She turned a ghostly shade of white and glanced at Liam. She whispered,
here now, might as well check it out. Who knows? They might end up
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with you.”
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She had no hope of a meeting, much less a partnership. That was beyond her wildest dreams!
around were not even sure they would be chosen. How could she, a woman with nothing to her name, stand
would be
but laugh at Liam’s optimism, her sneer dripping with contempt as she mocked, “Are you still
"My Invincible Husband Has Returned" by Urban is a gripping urban novel that delves into the depths of family, sacrifice, and the consequences of past decisions.
In the heart-wrenching opening scene, we find ourselves in a hospital room where a young girl, Jovie, fights for her life amidst a sea of medical equipment. Her mother, Celena Stone, clings desperately to her daughter's hand, her anguish palpable as she tries to comfort her gravely injured child. Despite the agony etched on Celena's face, she holds onto hope, reassuring Jovie that her father will return if she holds on.
Celena's plea for help sets the stage for the dramatic entrance of Liam Cole, a decorated military figure and the godson of the prestigious Cole family. Just as Liam is about to be officially handed the reins of the Cole dynasty, he receives a life-altering call revealing the existence of his daughter, Jovie, and her dire condition.
The sudden revelation shatters Liam's composed exterior, plunging him into a whirlwind of emotions ranging from disbelief to profound regret. As he rushes to his daughter's side, abandoning his prestigious ceremony, Liam's inner turmoil becomes palpable, revealing a man torn between duty and the overwhelming desire to right past wrongs.
With each passing moment, the urgency of the situation mounts, driving Liam to push the limits in his quest to reach Jovie before it's too late. His determination to make amends for his past negligence fuels his every action, propelling him toward a confrontation with his own failings and the chance for redemption.
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