Chapter 8 The journey back went surprisingly smooth , though I never expected James's mother to hold such a formidable mod- ern identity . Ten Alexander Hartwells combined couldn't hold a candle to this former empress , Emily Grant . Only therapy did I learn James had always taken his mother's surname . Thanks to my seven years of ancient - era knowledge , James adapted swiftly to modern life . He quickly embraced cars and airplanes . Within mere weeks , he was issuing commands at the company . The sudden emergence of the Grant heir sparked widespread curiosity . Emily looked at me approvingly and announced publicly : " In three months , the Grant family will welcome a daughter - in - law and formally introduce our sole heir , James ! " Overwhelmed by the honor , I found her clasping my hands with satisfaction . " Excellent . I've seen your profile and know your capabilities . " " Dear Victoria , you've endured hardships . With the Grants ' protection and James guarding you , you'll find peace now . " Moved , I nodded - only to freeze at the sight of a familiar figure nearby . Instantly , my body tensed up , breath nearly stopping . Alexander . Why was he at the Grants " ? Noticing my confusion , Emily smiled , recounting Alexander's past seven years . " After you left , he initially didn't care . Later , he called off the engagement with Linda , turning the city upside down searching for you . " " When the Sinclairs fell , Linda was kidnapped and assaulted by enemies - limbs severed . Alexander showed zero re- action . " " Over these years , Hartwell's rivals united against him. He suffered countless injuries , nearly dying multiple times . " " Recently , barely healed from wounds , he came begging about time travel . He knows only our Grant family possesses such power . " " But little does he realize - I despise heartbreakers and scumbags . Hmph ! I'll never aid him . " 0.0 % 07:50 Chapter 8 " Victoria , you're my daughter - in - law now . I won't help outsiders . " " Though ... if you wish to see him , I won't stop you ... " I shook my head , smiling at my future mother - in - law . " No need . Let's prepare the wedding . " I knew Alexander would discover my return . 288 iVouchers Three days before the ceremony , James's and my posters blanketed the city . Skyscraper displays looped our wedding photos . My guarding partners , learning of my return , flocked to the Grants . Seeing me fully restored , they wept with joy . " Praise the heavens ! Victoria's not just youthful again - she's completely healed ! " The wedding day arrived swiftly . As I waited in my gown for the groom , Alexander's shocked voice pierced the air behind me . " Victoria ! " A tremor ran through me . Slowly turning , I offered a calm smile . " Alexander . We haven't met each other for a long time . " 07:50