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Chapter 20

Penulis: King Newton
Christopher came home, wrapped an arm around Harper, and kissed her on the side of her face.

His eyes caught the invitation in her hand.

"You want to go?"

Harper nodded slowly, as if weighing something.

The envelope, though labeled an invitation, felt more like a declaration of war.

Olivia wasn't extending an olive branch—she was flaunting her so-called victory. She had never learned where to draw the line. Since that was the case, Harper saw no need to back down anymore.

"Christopher, do you still have that thug who spread the rumors?"

The man in question was a smooth-talking con artist—once mistaken by Olivia for a rich heir, back when she'd been too blind to see through the act.

After falling into Christopher's hands, the man crumbled without resistance and spilled everything.

Including an entire collection of Olivia's private videos.

"If we're attending an engagement party," Harper said calmly, "I suppose we should bring a fitting gift."

Christopher listened to everythin
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    The control room had long been taken over by Christopher's people. There was no way Marcus's instructions would be carried out.Carter's face twisted in fury, a grotesque mask of humiliation and rage. He felt as if every murmur in the room was aimed at him, every glance laced with ridicule. Blinded by anger, he stormed up and grabbed Olivia's gown. He slapped her across the face again and again.Her face burned red, and her hair was in disarray. But the physical pain was nothing. It was the truth splashed across the screen that gutted her.Her eyes lost focus. Then, as if a dam had broken, she collapsed into sobs. Broken, finally. This time, she knew—she was finished.The engagement party ended in chaos and was hastily shut down.Marcus tried in vain to contain the scandal, but it spread like wildfire. Netizens, already stirred by gossip from weeks prior, pounced on the shocking twist. The frenzy lasted for days.Olivia became a pariah, cursed wherever she went.She had offended

  • Love You, Forever and Always   Chapter 20

    Christopher came home, wrapped an arm around Harper, and kissed her on the side of her face.His eyes caught the invitation in her hand."You want to go?"Harper nodded slowly, as if weighing something.The envelope, though labeled an invitation, felt more like a declaration of war.Olivia wasn't extending an olive branch—she was flaunting her so-called victory. She had never learned where to draw the line. Since that was the case, Harper saw no need to back down anymore."Christopher, do you still have that thug who spread the rumors?"The man in question was a smooth-talking con artist—once mistaken by Olivia for a rich heir, back when she'd been too blind to see through the act.After falling into Christopher's hands, the man crumbled without resistance and spilled everything.Including an entire collection of Olivia's private videos."If we're attending an engagement party," Harper said calmly, "I suppose we should bring a fitting gift."Christopher listened to everythin

  • Love You, Forever and Always   Chapter 19

    Harper frowned as she watched the chaos unfold in front of her. The whole scene felt like it had dirtied the very air she breathed.Just as she was about to turn and leave, Christopher walked up to her.His words, as always, were few but firm in their meaning. "Came to pick you up."Harper smiled faintly and placed her hand in his.But the next moment, a trace of concern crept between her brows. "Do you think our parents have seen the news?"Christopher gently closed his fingers around hers, warming her cold hands with his own. "Don't worry."The moment those slanderous rumors began to spread, he had already ordered an investigation into the accounts posting them. Every one of the so-called "voices" stirring up filth online had been bought.He didn't hesitate to use his underground connections, quickly pinpointing the one pulling strings behind the scenes.His gaze flicked over to Olivia—cold, sharp, and unmistakably dangerous.Olivia had never seen eyes like that—eyes that co

  • Love You, Forever and Always   Chapter 18

    The right side of Ryan's face swelled almost instantly.One of the large diamond rings on his mother's hand had left a deep, bleeding scratch, stretching from the end of his brow to the corner of his mouth.In that critical moment, he had stepped in front of Harper.Ava stared blankly at the blood trickling down Ryan's face. She remained frozen for several seconds before a shriek escaped her lips.Even Harper couldn't hide her shock.Hadn't Ryan seen all those rumors online? Hadn't he always been the one to protect Olivia, refusing to let her suffer even the slightest harm?But now, she heard him say it with her own ears, "I believe in Harper's character."In truth, Ryan had long since made up his mind. Somewhere in those three years, across more than a thousand days and nights, his trust had quietly taken root.He just hadn't wanted to face it—he had allowed himself to stay lost in lies and prejudice.The sports car crash may have struck his head, but it had scattered the haz

  • Love You, Forever and Always   Chapter 17

    When Harper arrived at the hospital, Ryan's ward was already crowded—Marcus and Ava were both there, and even Olivia, whom Harper hadn't seen in a long time.But Ryan was nowhere to be found.Ava's expression was proud and aloof. "Ryan went for a checkup. I purposely arranged this meeting with you while he's gone. Don't count on him to stand up for you!"Harper let out a cold laugh. If she were going to count on anyone, it would be her own family. And Christopher.Ryan? He was nothing to her.She didn't bother dressing it up—two sentences were all it took to lay everything bare. Her expression was weary and annoyed."Take your son and leave. Don't ever show up to bother me again."Ava's face turned green, then red. She had no intention of examining the truth of the matter—who had hurt whom, who had lied. In her eyes, her son could do no wrong. Toying with a woman? That didn't even count as a mistake.Olivia gently held Ava's arm, her gaze deep and unreadable. These few days had

  • Love You, Forever and Always   Chapter 16

    When Ryan woke up again, the hospital room was empty, save for himself.He bolted upright, only for the world to tilt and darken. Reaching up, his fingers brushed against thick bandages wrapped around his head. One arm was in a cast.After a few seconds, he forced the covers aside, stubbornly trying to get out of bed. But just then, Harper walked in.A rush of relief surged through him. His eyes lit up. "I thought you'd left," he said.She set the medicine down on the bedside table. "The doctors ran tests," she said, her tone flat. "You've got a mild concussion and a broken right hand."Ryan didn't care in the slightest. If anything, he wished the injuries were worse. If breaking his body meant she'd soften and stay, he would've gladly taken worse—paralysis, even.He was still trying to figure out what to say when she spoke again. "Christopher looked into it for me. The guy driving the sports car was just a random rich kid. He has no connection to you."Ryan froze. The sudden sh

  • Love You, Forever and Always   Chapter 15

    When Olivia caught the way he was staring at her, a wave of dread rolled over her.And sure enough, Ryan's words, cold and sharp, hit harder than ice. "Is what Harper said true?"Her heart clenched as she saw the messages displayed on his phone.The very thing she feared most had finally happened.Damn Harper.She was overseas now, engaged to someone else—why couldn't she just let go? Why did she keep haunting her like a ghost?Olivia cursed her bitterly in her mind, but outwardly, she forced herself to maintain a fragile composure, like a proud woman suffering unjust humiliation. She gave a helpless, bitter smile."Looks like Harper really hates me. Even after breaking up with you, she's still trying to destroy my reputation with lies. Ryan, I didn't do anything like that. Whether you believe me or not—it's up to you."Ryan put away his phone, giving her a long, unreadable look. "I'll ask Harper myself. If this turns out to be a misunderstanding, I'll apologize, make it up to

  • Love You, Forever and Always   Chapter 14

    These past days had been a quiet agony for Harper. The only consolation she could cling to was that, even after learning everything, Christopher still chose to get engaged to her.More than that—on her worst days, when everything twisted in her chest and drained her spirit—his occasional words of comfort always arrived just in time, steadying her when she faltered.If it weren't for his silent companionship, she wasn't sure she would've made it through without breaking.Harper's mother looked at Christopher in surprise. Gabe was the first to snap out of his daze, clapping Christopher excitedly on the shoulder. "Good lad! With you taking care of Harper, we can finally rest easy."Christopher gave a quiet nod and reached for Harper's hand. "Once the wedding is over, once everything's settled, Ryan is the first one I'm going after. I'm not letting anyone bully my wife."Harper was deeply touched, but she gathered her courage and spoke. "I want to let this go."Three pairs of eyes tu

  • Love You, Forever and Always   Chapter 13

    Ryan's expression was unreadable as he quietly looked down at Olivia in his arms.Olivia feigned surprise. "Ryan! You're back in the country?"The chill in Ryan's eyes seemed to ease at her words, likely still echoing with the conversation he had just overheard. He gave a soft hum in response.Olivia lowered her head, a bitter smile tugging at the corners of her lips. "We were both wrong about Harper… I should go apologize to her."Ryan was silent for a long time before finally speaking. "Don't bother."An apology now wouldn't undo the damage done to Harper. None of it could be undone anymore.He didn't blame Olivia. If blame had to be laid somewhere, it was with himself and Harper—two people who had taken the wrong path from the start.His head felt cloudy, his body unbearably heavy. Days of travel and emotional blows had worn him down to nothing. It felt like being pulled into the ocean, water pressing in from all sides, impossible to breathe.And then, to Olivia's surprise,

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