26 Nick and I did have some good memories. Before Ella came along, every year on my birthday, he’d take me to the river to set lanterns afloat. When we were kids, I’d make my wishes out loud, and within days, whatever I wanted would somehow arrive from Holt HQ. Later, I stopped saying my … Read more
25. In business, a corporate power shift usually brings chaos, but for Nick, it should have been simple. Last time, he had no real rival. When Mr. Holt died suddenly, Nick took control, stepping into his grandfather’s role without opposition. But this time, everything had changed. Now, Julian and I stood in his way. If … Read more
24. When I first proposed our partnership, I assured Julian that three strategic moves would be enough to secure his claim to the Holt legacy. The brutal lessons of my last life taught me I could never let Nick sit comfortably as Holt’s heir. I stationed people to keep a close eye on Nick’s every … Read more
23 2:38 PM ct d < Whatever had hit Nick, it was enough to leave him bedridden for days. His absence spared me any more of his dramatics, allowing Julian and me to focus on wedding plans, which kept me plenty busy. Then one day, Ella came to see me, falling to her knees the … Read more
고고 Julian Holt had an unexpected streak of possessiveness. When I made to stand, he left a line of marks on my neck, visible reminders of his presence. Nick’s face twisted in shock and disbelief before he finally found his voice. “Mila….. y you two… I adjusted my collar, giving him a sideways glance. “I’m … Read more
21. Since childhood, I’d been taught that as the future head of the Jensen family, I couldn’t afford to let emotions rule. Trust your business partners only to a point. Nick Holt, as Holt heir, should have known better. But then, maybe he’d been spoiled, his whole life handed to him on a silver platter. … Read more
20 It was time to expose Ella’s lies about her muteness. Nick firmly believed that Ella’s love for him was pure. Even as she cried and shouted about his betrayal, he’d only sighed, saying, “She’s just passionate–about us” But how would he react once he saw through her lies? Julian had already stationed some of … Read more
19. A month later, the “big show” I’d promised Julian finally began. The real estate subsidiary Nick managed was at a critical stage for going public. He flew to New York to negotiate with investment banks- and, of course, Ella came along “to see the world.” But, due to an “accidental” argument, she returned to … Read more
18. Before Nick killed me, he said a lot of things. I can barely remember most of it, except for one line that struck a chord: “If it weren’t for you–if it weren’t for the Jensen family–Ella and I could’ve lived happily ever after, basking in wealth and love!” We’d see. I’d see just how … Read more
17. Rachel spent three days cursing Nick and Ella’s over–the–top displays of affection. This time, the rumor mill went silent. Everyone now believed that the engagement between the Jensen and Holt familles was truly dead, just waiting for the inevitable fallout. Our engagement was over, yes–but the spectacle they hoped for? That, they’d never see. … Read more