INICIAR SESIÓNRonal's hurried footsteps echoed through the second-floor corridor of the Ashford residence. The sharp-eyed man stopped right in front of Calvin's study door, taking a short breath before knocking on the teakwood door before him.Knock! Knock! Knock!"Come in," Calvin's baritone voice called from inside, sounding heavy and filled with his usual authority.Ronal pushed the door open and immediately walked toward the large desk where Calvin was reviewing several operational reports. "Mr. Calvin, there is urgent information from the field team that has been monitoring our enemies' movements," Ronal reported, deliberately lowering his voice while emphasizing every word.Calvin set down his pen and leaned back in his executive chair. His thick brows furrowed. "What information? Who's making a move?""Dr. Berlyn, sir," Ronal answered, looking directly at his superior. "She returned to the city last night. Based on reports from our surveillance team at the airport and her rented apartment, h
In the family lounge of the main residence, Sarah looked at Mira, who sat with her head lowered and her face swollen from crying. The cup of tea on the table had long since gone cold."It's only natural for Camelia to be cold toward you, Mira," Sarah said calmly. "If I were her, I probably would have thrown you out of this house the moment I woke up from the coma."Mira lifted her face, which was filled with guilt."I know I was wrong, Sarah," she said softly. "At that time, all I could see was Calvin suffering for two months. I wasn't thinking clearly.""Not thinking clearly?" Sarah shook her head. "You were even planning to match Calvin with Doctor Berlyn while Camelia was still fighting between life and death.""I was only worried about Calvin's future and the children's future," Mira defended herself quietly. "Berlyn seemed caring and was always taking care of Camelia. I thought she was the right woman if something happened to Camelia.""Now look at the consequences." Sarah crosse
The air in this remote southern region of China felt far cleaner, piercing Ziyi's skin with an unfamiliar freshness. Far away from the blaring car horns and thick clouds of metropolitan smog, she walked slowly along a stone-paved path lined with rows of bamboo trees. Her eyes wandered from side to side, watching the dry leaves drifting through the air. For a moment, the heavy burden weighing on her shoulders melted away, replaced by the sense of peace she had longed for so dearly. Ziyi became too immersed in that fleeting tranquility, allowing her gaze to blur without paying attention to her surroundings.From around the bend ahead, a tall man was walking in the opposite direction. He held a smartphone to his left ear, listening to a stream of reports with his brows deeply furrowed. His attention was completely occupied by the conversation on the other end of the line, causing his long strides to remain oblivious to anyone else sharing the same path.Thud!
The wheels of Ziyi's suitcase creaked softly as they glided over the porcelain floor of the busy airport. All around her, the hustle and bustle of people conversing in fast Mandarin resounded back and forth, confirming that she had set foot on Chinese soil. However, Ziyi did not choose to return to her hometown. She had intentionally booked a connecting flight to a small town in the southern region that was far from the reach of anyone who knew her. She wanted to completely disappear, burying her old identity deep down.The phone inside the pocket of her fur coat vibrated continuously. Ziyi stopped her steps near a large pillar, then reached for the flat object. Camelia's name was displayed on the digital screen. Ziyi exhaled a soft breath before sliding the green button upward."Hello, Camelia," Ziyi greeted in a voice that she tried to make as warm as possible, even though the remnants of physical exhaustion after the long flight were still clearly evident."Ziyi! You have arrived s
Seraphina's footsteps stomped harshly on the quiet porcelain floor of the living room. Ever since her eyes opened this morning, the atmosphere of the Collyn residence felt so dead. There was no sound of a car engine warming up, no firm stride of leather dress shoes, and none of Juna's usual arrogance that typically dominated this house.Sera walked toward Juna's master bedroom, pushing open the door which turned out to be unlocked. Empty. The man's wardrobe looked a bit messy, with several shirts and his passport no longer in their places."He really left..." Sera murmured, her voice trembling amidst the cold silence of the room.The woman stepped backward, then limply leaned her back against the wall. Her trembling hands moved up, clutching her own hair in frustration. Her breath came in short gasps, her chest rising and falling to hold back the surge of anger that suddenly burned her heart."Damn it! Why did everything become such a mess like this?!" Sera screamed hysterically, vent
The harsh creak of a door hinge instantly broke the silence inside Juna's room. Seraphina walked in without knocking, her face no longer swollen from crying but hardened with eyes filled with ambition and careful calculation. She crossed her arms over her chest and looked at Juna, who was still sitting on the floor with his back against their wedding photograph. "Twenty percent will never be enough for this child's future, Juna," Seraphina declared in a deliberately raised voice, trying to intimidate the man before her. She walked toward the bed and pointed her chin at the document on the dressing table. "I want fifty percent of Collyn Group's shares. If you give me half of the company's power, I swear I will never interfere in your life again. I'll let you go chase that Chinese woman." Juna was stunned for a moment before slowly lifting his head. His shoulders began to shake violently before a hollow, cynical laugh escaped his stiff lips. "Hahaha..." Juna laughed softly, a la
Chapter 19The apartment door closed softly behind Camelia.Camelia immediately leaned against the door. Her chest rose and fell unevenly. She closed her eyes for a few seconds, trying to calm the heavy breathing that had plagued her since earlier.“Finally…” she murmured softly.Aurora turned her
Chapter 16The door to Calvin’s apartment opened just as the clock hands pointed to nearly midnight.Samantha walked in with quick steps, kicking off her high heels carelessly. The moment she saw Calvin standing in the living room, still wearing his work shirt, her face immediately brightened.“Cal
Chapter 13Camelia Collyn closed her eyes. Her body lay on the sofa in Jonathan’s apartment, a thin blanket covering her. It was already late at night, the city lights faintly visible behind the curtains. That quiet atmosphere instead made her mind noisy.Old memories slowly surfaced.Ten years ago
Chapter 14Two months passed quickly, but for Calvin Ashford, his days felt heavier instead.That morning, Calvin had just sat down at the dining table when nausea hit him again. He covered his mouth, stood up in a hurry, and rushed to the bathroom.“Ugh—”The sound of vomiting was clearly heard.S







