로그인The 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
Juna's footsteps felt incredibly heavy as he stepped onto the marble floor of the Collyn residence's living room. The atmosphere inside the large house now felt suffocating and unfamiliar, like a prison trapping the last remnants of his sanity. Calvin's cold words in the courtyard of the Ashford residence continued to echo in his mind, replaying over and over like a broken tape that tormented him.Settle your problem with that little bitch.Right. He had to put an end to all this chaos tonight."Juna! You're finally home, Darling," Seraphina exclaimed as she suddenly appeared from the kitchen.The woman's face immediately brightened as she half-ran toward Juna. With the familiar spoiled gesture she always used, she wrapped both arms around Juna's neck, trying to press her body closer despite the signs of pregnancy beginning to show."I was so worried, you know. Since this afternoon, you—"Swish.Without waiting for Seraphina to finish her sentence, Juna grabbed her wrist roughly and p
The sound of crying that had once filled the hospital room finally faded, leaving behind a comforting silence. Ziyi, whose energy had been completely drained by her overflowing emotions, was now fast asleep in the guest room of the Ashford residence after Camelia had helped calm her down.Camelia's footsteps sounded softly as she returned to her master bedroom, finding Calvin standing quietly by the window, staring blankly into the darkness of the night.Camelia walked closer and gently wrapped her arms around her husband's waist from behind."What's wrong, Honey?" Camelia asked softly, resting her cheek against Calvin's broad back. "Ever since you came in from the yard, you've looked so gloomy."Calvin flinched slightly before slowly turning around to face his wife. The man forced a faint smile onto his lips, though the darkness in his eyes could not be hidden. He took both of Camelia's small hands and held them tightly, as though he was afraid o
Chapter 11The sharp smell of antiseptic stung Camelia’s nose as her consciousness slowly returned. Her eyelids felt heavy. She tried to open her eyes, then closed them again because the light was too bright.“You’re awake?”A man’s voice sounded near her. His tone was firm, but there was something
Morning had not fully arrived when Calvin stood on the second-floor balcony of his house. Cold air seeped through the thin shirt he was wearing, but he didn’t care. Both of his hands rested on the balcony railing, his eyes fixed on the sky that was still dark.The bedroom light
The next morning.Calvin stood in front of the bedroom mirror, adjusting the cuffs of the white shirt he was wearing. Behind him, Tata moved back and forth with focused concentration, making sure Calvin’s work outfit looked perfect.“The shirt fits well,” Tata said with a smile. “This gray tie matc
Chapter 47That afternoon, Calvin’s hospital room felt quiet. Mira had just gone home for a while, while Samantha went out to buy something. For the first time since being hospitalized, Calvin was truly alone.He leaned against the bed while playing with his phone.Work notifications kept coming in







