20 Austin, Blackwell Group located in the CBD Inside the vast office, sunlight streamed in through the floor–to–ceiling windows. Lucian picked up the fountain pen beside him and swiftly signed his nime. His strokes were swift, yet unwavering Just like the man himself, on the surface, he appeared decisive and swift, but in reality, every … Read more
19 Manu The low murmurs of conversation abruptly ceased Inside the conference room, everyone’s gaze unanimously turned towards the door. With a steady push of the door, a man in a suit walked in, leading a professional legal team behind him, their steps neat and firm How could it be him? Xavier knew this person. … Read more
18 Vivian struggled with all her might, Because she had personally witnessed Celeste’s skin being cut off without anesthesia, that pain worse than death as proud as she was back then, that’s how desperate she was now. Before long, she was tied down to the operating table. Xavier sat coldly in the observation room, as … Read more
17 Vivian scrambled to her feet, wanting to rush into the sea of flames. But after only a few steps, she was stopped by Xavier. He held her tightly, then cupped her face, forcing her to stare ahead without blinking Her father thrashed a few times, then completely lost hope and sank into the sea, … Read more
16 16 Vivian wanted to run after him. But after only a few steps, someone tripped her and she fell to the ground, followed by booming laughter from above, which sent shivers down her spine. She still wanted to run, but her ankle seemed to be sprained It hurt terribly as soon as she tried … Read more
15 Inside, Vivian still didn’t know she had been exposed. But the look Xavier had just given her, fierce and seemingly laced with anger, still left her with lingering fear and confusion as to why. Did she do something wrong? Could it be that because she brought the Divorce Decree, Xavier couldn’t accept it for … Read more
14 Divorce Decree?! Xavier looked at it tremblingly. After a while, he finally reached out with a trembling hand, took it, and opened it, his heart plummeting. Xavier & Celeste It was their names written on it. So Celeste hadn’t run away from home; she had already divorced him. But why was he unaware of … Read more
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