Forgetting all about Rose , he sped back to the hospital , only to find that Katherine and I were long gone . Katherine , decisive as ever , had already chosen her successor from among her nieces and nephews ; a sharp young man named Leo Kingsley . She tasked me with helping him transition into the role , giving me the authority to oversee his work . Leo was Kather- ine's sister's son . After working with him for a few days , I saw why she'd chosen him . He was intelligent , bold , and principled . Meanwhile , Terence returned to the family estate . He found out his inheritance had been officially revoked but couldn't bring hims elf to believe it . He was her only child , how could she give everything to an outsider ? He had forgotten , or perhaps never understo- od , the one thing she would never tolerate : betrayal . He knew his father's infidelity had haunted her for her entire life , yet he had Chapter 2 stabbed her in the very same way . He begged Katherine for another chance , but she refused to even see him , flying to a private wellness retreat overseas . 12:38 He then tried to find me , but I had blocked him on everything . His only option was to wait for me outside the corporate headquarte- rs . He found me leaving work with Leo . It had started to rain , and Leo was holding an umbrella over my head , the two of us walking closely together . He had an arm gently around my shoulders , shielding me from the downpour . Terence saw us . He saw the way Leo looked at me . And he exploded . " Leo , you son of a bitch ! " he roared . " Amelia is my wife ! Get your hands off her , you pathetic worm ! " Leo smiled coolly . " Cousin Terence . As I recall , Amelia has already divorced you . Weren't you busy with your little Rose ? " The reminder that Leo was now his replacement , coupled with the jab about Rose , sent Terence over the edge . He lunged forward and punched Leo in the jaw . " Shut your mouth ! We just had a fight ! We'll get back together ! You're a pathetic opportunist , and you will not have her ! " As he drew back to swing again , I stepped between them , pushing Leo behind me . " Terence , we are divorced . I have every right to see whomever I please . It has nothing to do with you . " His eyes were red with desperation . " Amelia , I was wrong . I know you're angry , but I'll break it off with Rose completely . I'll be yours and yours alone . Just forgive me , please . " His pleas meant nothing to me . " You know me , Terence . I never forgive betrayal . The moment you chose to cheat , you should have known that if I ever found out , it would be over . You can go all the passion and excitement you want now . Just stay away from me . I can't stand the sight of you . " My words were like daggers . His face went pale . " No, " he shook his head , refusing to accept it . " We were together for five years . I don't believe you can just throw that away . Tell me what I have to do to make you forgive me . I'll do anything . " " It's impossible , " I said coldly . I took Leo's arm and started to walk away . " Amelia ! " Terence screamed behind us , his voice cracking . " Were you sleeping with him all along ? Is that why you were so eager to get rid of me ? Did you convince my mother to make him the heir so you two could run off together ? Fat chance ! I'm her son ! She would never cut me out for him ! " He was spiraling , shouting at my back . " If you walk away now , Amelia , I will never , ever forgive you ! " I didn't even turn around . I just kept walking , leaving him to his impotent rage . Once we were in the car , I looked at Leo . " Why did you provoke him like that ? You took that punch for nothing . " ANAKA Tow else was I going to get Direc 20 I I looked away from his handsome face . " Don't waste your time on me , onal partnership . " y about me , even tor a second ? " not interested in romance . I want a purely professi- I saw the disappointment flicker in his eyes , but he just smiled gently , " I understand . But you'll see my true intentions . " I'm a patient man . I believe that , in time , In the end , Katherine was true to her word . The only thing she left Terence was the management rights to the one hotel where he had kept Rose . Under my and Leo's care , she lived out her final years in peace and without regret . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!