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
3 “What’s going on?!” Celeste asked, not understanding. But when she saw Vivian’s clothes disheveled and her trembling, curled up in Xavier’s arms, she roughly understood. He flew into a rage to defend his girl but she didn’t expect him to slap her the next second. “Don’t you know what’s going on?!” Xavier’s eyes were … Read more
2 Merus Before leaving, Celeste went to the restroom. As soon as she came out, she ran into Vivian Bennett walking towards her, with a shapely figure and an incredibly pure face, the type any man would like. “Mrs. Sinclair, why haven’t you left yet?” Vivian had no intention of hiding anything at all. She … Read more
Celest91 Five years He to into their Xavier Sinclair cheated. Pehind Celeste Sloane’s back. After Celeste found out, she dilat make a scene, iH JE TER y F a run off with some rich businessman from San Francisco. After that day, Xavier just slipped back into family life like nothing had changed – same sweet, … Read more