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Late Love, Empty Hands
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When my older brother, Ivan Goldsmith, gets drugged, I'm forced to strip down and use my body as an antidote for him. After I get pregnant, Mom and Dad tell us that we're not blood-related siblings at all. They then ask him to marry me. Ivan nods in agreement. But on the same day, he gets into a car accident after he goes racing. I don't mind him having crippled legs. In fact, I insist on becoming his bride. I thought Ivan would be touched upon hearing my declaration and that he wanted to spend the rest of his life with me. On our wedding night, our villa goes ablaze. After waking up choking on the thick smoke, the first thing that pops into my mind is to save Ivan from the inferno. Unexpectedly, I see him smashing a vase right into my head. Before I pass out, I hear his icy voice. "You, Mom, and Dad have ruined my love life! I've given all of our assets to Vicky just to make amends to her! Since all of you have ruined my life, then you might as well die!"
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Late Love, Empty Hands Chapter 12
EpilogueIvan's POVI was about to lose Iris completely, even if she still treated me as her brother.After being reborn, I desperately tried to reclaim everything I had lost. In the end, I realized that I was nothing but a joke.The recordings Cole retrieved finally revealed why my parents hated Vicky so much.Trying to save money, Vicky used the company phone to call her mother, who was still living in poverty. She mocked Dad's age, said Mom kept a tight watch on him, and bragged that I would be easier to control.Vicky was disgusting. She tried to seduce Dad first, then turned around and seduced me.I was a fool.How could I ever believe that Iris had drugged me? She was such an innocent young woman.The drug had been slipped into my drink by Vicky when I was having dinner with her.Vicky had repaired her hymen surgically, and I believed her lie about wanting to give her virginity to me on our wedding night.She was desperate to marry into the Goldsmith family, so she use
Late Love, Empty Hands Chapter 11
My tone was distant and polite. I had never spoken to Ivan like that before.I said, "Ivan, in this life, I hope we can both be happy."Ivan lowered his head and said nothing. But his answer no longer mattered to me.The day Marcus visited our home was the same day his assistant Cole Gage finished reviewing the recordings.I never asked for the details. My resignation had already ruined Vicky's plan to climb the ranks in the company, and that alone made it worthwhile.My parents liked Marcus very much. Dad especially admired his business philosophy.Dinner ended on a cheerful note.After Marcus left, Mom pulled me into her room."Iris, after Ivan started seeing Vicky, I've been worried about you."My heart tightened. Had Mom been reborn, too?Seeing my shocked expression, Mom gently stroked my hair."Did you really think your father and I opposed their marriage so strongly for no reason? Of course we had our own concerns. Fortunately, you handled it well and found your own h
Late Love, Empty Hands Chapter 10
I was so angry that I raised my hand again, but just then Ivan appeared with Marcus, who was in his business outfit."Iris."Two voices overlapped.Marcus stepped forward quickly and came to my side.In his formal suit and with gold-rimmed glasses, he radiated elegance and a sharp, commanding presence. But I knew his sharpness wasn't directed at me.Ignoring Ivan's stern expression, I clung to Marcus.I said, "Vicky, look here. I have a boyfriend. He's taller, richer, and loves me more than Ivan ever could, and I love him too."Marcus' expression shifted from anger to quiet joy. Immediately, he straightened his posture without saying a single word."You think I don't know what your plan is? You don't want me working here at Goldsmith Group, and you don't want me too close to Ivan. Moreover, you're afraid that I'll use half of the family inheritance to meddle with the company and hurt your interests."I glanced at Ivan and smirked."So this is the kind of woman you like? You'd
Late Love, Empty Hands Chapter 9
Marcus was five years older than me, yet his way of loving someone was just as childish as mine.I turned and hugged him."Marcus, just be yourself. You don't have to be crazy just for me."He held me tightly."I'm afraid you'll think I'm old, boring, and full of that overly mature vibe."His tone was pitiful, and it made me laugh."Then I need to check exactly how strong this 'mature vibe' of yours really is."Marcus laughed, dodging my tickles. Being with him, I finally understood how wonderful it felt to be loved.But I had loved Ivan for a long time, and he only felt disgusted by my love.It seemed that his dislike for me was the source of the problem.I only realized when I started working at the company that, though Vicky held the title of administrative secretary, she already carried herself like she had become Ivan's wife.She bossed people around the office as if she held all the authority.I joined the project department as a low-level staff member and insisted th
Late Love, Empty Hands Chapter 2
Even though my parents comforted Vicky, they never allowed her back in the house again. Dad stopped personally managing her affairs after that.When she graduated and wanted to study abroad, she came to the house, carrying gifts and pitifully begging my parents for a loan.Mom was a generous woman
Late Love, Empty Hands Chapter 1
I was woken by my brother Ivan Goldsmith's labored, uneasy breathing.Opening my eyes, I saw the familiar room. I couldn't see any wedding decorations or smell any fragrance in the air.I had been reborn. Shock and joy made my head spin."Iris, hand me a glass of water."Ivan's low, hoarse voice
Late Love, Empty Hands Chapter 5
Amelia often joked that her brother couldn't hold a candle to mine. Ivan was cold, composed, and imposing, whereas Marcus had the reckless charm of a wayward scion.But the Hackett family's scion had become famous in the business world. In just over three years of running his company, he had nearly
Late Love, Empty Hands Chapter 4
My words made Mom and Dad soften their stance. I quickly signaled Ivan.We had a lifelong unspoken agreement. Whenever Ivan wanted to do something Mom and Dad might oppose, I would first smooth things over with them, then he could speak his mind.Ivan said, "Mom, Dad, after I marry Vicky, I'll s
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