chapter 10 Vincent’s legs gave out and he collapsed into his chair, gasping heavily.[] Grace and Stella crumpled to the ground like puddles of mud, their eyes vacant, completely drained of life.[] Step by step, I walked up to my father.] Looking at this man I’d called “Dad” for over twenty years, my eyes held … Read more
chapter 9 Stella suddenly exploded like a cat whose tail had been stepped on:[] “Sis! Why are you making fake videos to frame Connor!“]] “He’s everyone’s lifesaver! How can you do this to him!“] Her performance was full of tears, her eyes filled with the pain of betrayal by family, makin Watching her pathetic acting, … Read more
chapter 2 An hour later, Dad and Grace showed up at the detention center.[] Through the cold iron bars, I calmly watched the TV on the wall broadcasting emergency rescue coverage of the “Deep Diver.“[] The news anchor was dramatically introducing the missing crew members, painting them as heroes who’d sacrificed everything for their country. … Read more
10 < I thought my ill–fated connection with Aiden was over, but while waiting for Lucas in the parking lot, Aiden kidnapped me. “What are you doing? Let go of me!” Aiden looked at me with crazed joy, a hint of madness in his expression. “Whether Chloe or Lucy, from today on, you’ll be my … Read more
09 “Did you see that clearly? This is the man I like. I would never be interested in someone like you!” After I spoke, the scene went deathly quiet. I turned my head to see all four brothers staring at me in shock, with a hint of gossipy interest. By then, the test results had … Read more
08 I stretched lazily as I got out of bed, seeing breakfast and my tablet laid out on the table, along with my favorite pan–fried buns. My three brothers were staring at me with wry smiles, sighing slightly. “We’ve really raised an ungrateful brat. Only knows how to make coffee for second brother, completely forgetting … Read more
07 The doctors had no choice but to cut open his clothes. But when Aiden woke up, he was like a walking corpse. Seeing his clothes had been changed, he rushed out of the hospital like a madman, grabbing nurses and asking with bloodshot eyes. “Where are my clothes?” Disregarding his germaphobia, he dug through … Read more
06 Mo ~ ** “A female victim was killed. We’ve arrested all the kidnappers. They confessed to dumping the body in the river to destroy New ” M ” www NY * ” ww w ” T w ” x V x S Aiden couldn’t hear anything else. The word “deceased” hammered into his heart. … Read more
05 “Some crazy heiress? More like a slutty heiress…” “Ah!” The raucous laughter cut off abruptly. I heard a whoosh of air, followed by cries of pain. The humiliation I had braced for never came. Instead, a familiar scent wafted over me. I trembled as I forced my eyes open, but all I saw was … Read more
04 When I opened my eyes again, my body burned with pain. I wasn’t in a hospital, but a dark basement with a cheap bed. I touched my singed, messy hair, my heart shattering. The housekeeper hugged me gently with reddened eyes. “Miss, you’re finally awake. You’ve suffered so much. How could Mr. Aiden do … Read more