Tai Ho selflessly cared for Isabella, playing the role of her husband despite struggling to make ends meet. He never complained, treating her with kindness and devotion as if she were his true wife. The people at the cafeteria were surprised to see such a beautiful woman married to a poor man, but only Old Man Gu knew about Isabella's lost memories, as Tai Ho confided in him.

Months passed, and Alexander's slow recovery brought hope to Oliver and Laura White. However, Peter's joy was short-lived, as Lilly and her mother seized control of the family business, manipulating their way to power with ruthless tactics.

Meanwhile, Peter searched tirelessly for his missing daughter, Isabella, but his health suffered due to the strain. As the power dynamics within the Michaelson family shifted, unresolved secrets and long-buried resentments began to resurface, threatening to destroy the business empire.

In her desperation, Lilly hired a hitman to eliminate Isabella, but upon learning of his failure, she panicked and demanded assurance that the job would be completed. The hitman's cold tone sent a chilling thrill down Lilly's spine as she realized the danger she had entangled herself in.

Despite the imminent threat to Isabella's life, Lilly found herself trapped in her own web of deceit, grappling with the moments she witnessed between Tai Ho and Isabella. She began to smoke to reduce her feelings of unease and flashed back to her past fling with Alexander, who had chosen to marry Isabella instead. Lilly's hatred grew, and she vowed to have Tai Ho at any cost, even if it meant risking her own life.
Lilly's heart racing, she was informed of the failure of the people her mother had hired to eliminate Isabella. In a panic, she swiftly retrieved her phone and dialled one of the professional hitmen. Frantically, she demanded assurance that the job would be completed, regardless of any potential survival of the intended victim. On the other end of the line, the hired hitman promised Lilly that the task would be carried out with finality, ensuring no loose ends remained. His cold, calculating tone sent a pleasant shiver down Lilly's spine, as she realised the dangerous individuals she had entangled herself with. The thought of a job well done brought her a sense of satisfaction.
Tai Ho walked out of the café, lost in thought as he pondered his feelings for Isabella. Suddenly, a loud noise pierced the air, and he felt a searing pain in his chest. He looked down to see blood spreading across his shirt.

"Tai Ho!" someone screamed.

He tried to turn around, but his legs gave way beneath him. He fell to the ground, his vision blurring.

Isabella rushed to his side, tears streaming down her face. "Tai Ho, no! Oh God, please don't die!"

Old Man Gu appeared, his face pale with shock. "Call an ambulance, now!"

As they waited for help to arrive, Tai Ho's eyes locked onto Isabella's, his gaze filled with a deep sadness. He tried to speak, but only a faint whisper escaped his lips.

Isabella leaned in closer, her ear inches from his mouth. "What is it, Tai Ho? What are you trying to say?"

Tai Ho's eyes fluttered closed, and his body went limp. Isabella's world went dark as she screamed his name, her heart shattering into a million pieces.

The sound of sirens echoed through the air, and Tai Ho was rushed to the hospital, his life hanging precariously in the balance...



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