So, after that big party yesterday, word got out that Vincent's got a new lady in his life. They hit it off abroad, fell head over heels, and even have a cute little kid now.

But here's the kicker, this lady looks just like Charlotte, who's supposedly been out of the picture for years. That's got everyone talking about the past, all those juicy rumors about Charlotte and her love triangle with Liam and Dylan. Apparently, Charlotte was head over heels for Liam and only dated Dylan to be close to Liam. Heck, she even had secret meet-ups with Vincent.

Sneaky, right?

But Charlotte was supposed to have died in that nasty car crash that knocked Liam out of the game for a good year and a half.

Now, folks are whispering that maybe, just maybe, Serena is actually Charlotte in disguise. And maybe Vincent didn't just go abroad for work, but to cook up a new identity for Charlotte.

People just can't help but gossip, and it's not just the neighbors - even friends can't resist.

The day after that bash, Vincent's pals invited him over so they could meet Serena.

They showed up on time, but got a playful scolding for being 'late' and were told to take three penalty drinks.

"Serena doesn't drink; I'll take them for her," Vincent said, all smiles, and downed a drink like it was nothing.

His old buddies, who were all there, wouldn't really give him a hard time. After one drink, they teased, "Come on, what's the fun in drinking alone? So you got married and had a kid in secret, huh? We're not letting you off easy! Forget the drinks, just give each other a kiss!"

"Kiss! Kiss!" they all cheered, and Vincent turned tomato red.

Someone piped up, "Didn't you say your missus grew up abroad? Should be pretty outgoing, right? What gives? She won't even give you a peck?"

Vincent always played it coy about Serena's past, just saying her folks moved overseas early and ran a shop. Push for more details, and he'd clam up tight.

The mystery just fed the rumors that Serena was really Charlotte, and that got everyone's antennas up.

As the teasing went on and Vincent was shyly backing off, Serena just strutted over, grabbed his chin, and planted one on him.

The place went dead silent.

After a quick smooch, Serena turned to the crowd with a grin, "Come on, you know Vincent's shy. Next time, come straight to me and save him the blushes."

But the crowd wasn't biting, and the vibe was still pretty awkward.

"Is that it? Just a kiss and you're all quiet?" Serena was confused by the silence.

But everyone was staring at the door, not saying a word.

"Serena," Vincent tugged at her clothes, "stop it, someone's coming."

"Someone? Who is it?" Serena turned around and saw a strikingly handsome man standing at the door.

She gave him a once-over, about to ask who he was when she overheard someone mutter, "Looks like Liam's here to stir up trouble."

And it clicked for Serena, "That's Liam, isn't it?"

Serena shot the quiet guy at the door a look that screamed 'not happy'. "Who let him in? Doesn't anyone remember Vincent can't stand the guy?" The room went quiet as no one wanted to say a thing, but Liam was already walking over.

His eyes were locked on Serena like a hawk on a mouse.

It was like he saw his next meal.

"Mr. Parker just shows up uninvited, looking for round two?" Vincent quickly stepped in front of Serena, cutting off Liam's creepy stare.

Liam glanced at Vincent with a sneer, "Why bother? She wouldn't be pleased if I knocked you around."

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Vincent was ticked off, "Look, Liam, get this straight-she's my wife, not Charlotte!"

Serena chimed in, "Why act all lovey-dovey over someone who's gone, Liam? And it's pretty shady, creeping up on a married woman, right?"

Liam turned white as a sheet from her straight talk.

He stared at Serena, his eyes a mix of emotions.

"You're not Charlotte," he muttered like he was trying to convince himself more than anyone else.

"I'm definitely not that idiot," Serena fired back. "Vincent filled me in on your story. Hard to believe someone who looks like me could be so dumb. She must've been blind to fall for you!" Serena wasn't holding back her disgust one bit, "Cut it out with those looks, Liam. Don't you dare think you'll see Charlotte when you look at me? I wasn't raised to be your entertainment!" The room had gone cold as ice, everyone too scared to breathe, just watching the drama unfold.

Liam wasn't the man he used to be; he'd thrown all his old rules out the window.

They were all worried he'd lose it because of Serena's words and drag everyone into the mess.

Vincent wasn't about to let Liam spoil what was supposed to be a good time. He wrapped his arms around Serena, whispering a "sorry" to the crowd.

He gently steered Serena to a corner, bending down to whisper in her ear.

Serena seemed pretty fired up, not really listening to him. It took a few kisses on her hand from Vincent to chill her out, her attitude softening like a spoiled little girl.

They were all cozy, whispering to each other, Serena even playfully punching Vincent's chest, which he just laughed off, holding her hand against his face lovingly. They were in their own little world.

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From afar, Liam watched the woman who could be Charlotte's twin, cozying up with Vincent, his body tense like a coiled spring.

Yesterday's news photos didn't do her justice.

She was way more stunning in person.

And right there, in front of her, he was sure she had to be Charlotte.

It seemed to him that Charlotte just couldn't stand him anymore, and didn't even want to acknowledge him.

The thought alone was like a knife twisting in his heart.

Charlotte hated him.

He'd already come to grips with that, but actually facing it still hit him hard. holds this content.

How to get past her hate, or how to start fresh with her, he was clueless.

But the idea that she was still out there, still breathing-that was something.

He felt lucky just for that bit of grace.

He couldn't get greedy.

But then...

Seeing some other guy by her side, stung.

He could've been the one with those sweet moments, the future they could've shared.

He'd blown all those chances to bits.