admind 13 Xavier froze, panic tightening in his chest like a vice. Celeste’s things were all gone, and their absence could only prove that she must have run away from home. Why exactly? Why did she leave without a word, and where would she go after leaving? These questions swirled in his mind, and he himself … Read more
12 For a long time, there was no reply from her side. Xavier couldn’t help but frown, recalling the unpleasantness from a few days ago. Could it be that she was still sulking? Or perhaps she was already asleep. She must be asleep. He had wanted to call and coax her, but then he stopped, … Read more
11 He was about to pick it up, but Vivian Leaning against the table, she lifted her skirt, her you want Vivi to help you perk up?” Xavier indeed hadn’t slept well last night. slowly moving up his thigh. She raised an eyebrow and said, “Did Xav not sleep well last night? Do Vivian, due … Read more
10 On the other hand, Xavier had already picked Today, he pushed off all his work to specifically practically gleaming. “Xavier, this car must be very expensive, rig the others. Any Vivian’s family on a shopping trip. In the black Maybach, Mr. and Mrs. Bennett’s eyes were “It doesn’t look cheap. Xavier is a big … Read more
Menu 9 Menu Moments later, they wheeled Celeste into the operating room. But the moment the door closed, Vivian, her supposed severely burned thigh miraculously intact, stepped off the bed, a triumphant smile playing on her lips. She addressed the doctor with chilling calmness. “Begin. And no anesthetic. I want to watch you peel her … Read more
8 Hearing that, Celeste’s heart hammered. She knew Xavier would choose Vivian. Though she’d braced herself for his abandonment, bitterness still welled up. But Xavier didn’t hesitate.“I won’t choose. I want them both!” Celeste was stunned. Vivian, however, was furious, her jaw clenched. Yet, tears streamed down her face.“Mr. Sinclair, don’t worry about me. This … Read more
7 In the interrogation room, Celeste was helpless. No matter her explanations, the detective remained unmoved, locking her in pretrial detention. The moment she entered the cellblock, all eyes turned to her. A short–haired woman, chewing on a toothpick, barked, “Newbie, grovel to the boss.” The boss,‘ a woman with a buzz cut and a … Read more
6 Celeste abruptly opened her eyes, finding herself in a hospital bed. She hadn’t died; the four–story building’s awning had cushioned her fall. Lucky, maybe, but three broken ribs screamed otherwise with every breath. “Honey, you’re awake!” Xavier rushed in, looking haggard, like he hadn’t slept in days. “Vivi can finally rest easy. She blamed … Read more
5 She was submerged for three hours. The seawater intensified her pain tenfold, but Celeste gritted her teeth, clinging to life until exhaustion finally overcame her. She managed to clamber onto the deck, gasping for air. Menu Clutching the necklace tightly, a flood of memories washed over her. Xavier had promised her a life of … Read more
4 For the next week, Xavier didn’t come home. During this period, he didn’t contact her once. Just like their usual fights, neither was making the first move to talk. But Celeste knew his whereabouts. Vivian posted on Instagram every day, flaunting how Xavier took her to candlelit dinners, booked entire cinemas just for her, … Read more