LOGINJust hearing the word ‘engagement’ completely changed the mood in the room, like a single spark igniting a field of dry grass. Isabella’s breath turned shallow and uneven. She stood frozen, her eyes locked on her brother as though she were looking at a stranger wearing his face. There was something unfamiliar about Alan in that moment—something colder, more distant, almost unrecognizable. “Engagement to Samantha… no, this is happening too fast,” she thought anxiously, her chest tightening as disbelief and concern tangled together inside her. Across the room, Mrs. Helen tilted her head slightly in confusion, clearly struggling to process what she had just heard. Her brows furrowed as she turned toward her son. “What are you talking about, son? Engagement… how exactly?” she asked, her tone carrying both curiosity and disbelief. Alan, however, remained composed. A faint smile rested on his lips, one that suggested satisfaction and certainty. He looked like a man who believed he had f
The fear in Isabella’s eyes was immediate and unmistakable. Her entire body stiffened the second the word “divorce” left Alan’s mouth. Confusion, panic, and disbelief crashed into her all at once as she stared at him. “Divorce?” she repeated shakily. “What are you talking about? What happened to Audrey? What did you do to her?” Alan exhaled heavily, clearly irritated by the flood of questions coming at him. He rubbed the back of his neck before shaking his head slowly. “Isabella,” he muttered impatiently, “why are you throwing so many questions at me at the same time? You already know what divorce means. And for the last time, I didn’t do anything to Audrey. She…” But Isabella refused to let him finish. “Then explain why she’s in the hospital!” she snapped loudly, her voice echoing across the room. “How did she end up there?” Alan paused for a moment and slowly licked his dry lips. He tilted his head upward as though struggling to contain his frustration. “If you had allowed me t
The world around me felt distant, floating somewhere beyond my reach.Slowly, painfully, I forced my eyes open, but everything above me looked distorted. The ceiling spun endlessly, the white lights blurring together like streaks of fire cutting through the darkness. It felt as though my body was drifting through space, weightless and unstable, and only after a few seconds did I realize I was being rushed somewhere on a stretcher.My vision refused to focus properly.Shapes moved hurriedly around me, all dressed in blue uniforms. Their faces were unclear, fading in and out like shadows. Bright hospital lights flashed directly into my eyes, making my head pound violently. My entire body felt numb, yet at the same time unbearable pain tore through me from the inside.Then the voices came — panicked, urgent, desperate.“Stay with us, sweetheart!”“You’re strong. Keep fighting!”“Adjust the oxygen now!”“She’s bleeding too much!”“We’re losing her pulse!”“Hurry!”The words echoed around
The moment he stepped into the hallway outside Alan’s office, shocked murmurs spread through the crowd immediately. “Mr. Williams?” “The tycoon himself?” “What is he doing here?” “Why would someone like him come here without notice?” “Oh my God…” The atmosphere shifted instantly. Everyone’s attention turned toward the entrance, and the atmosphere instantly became tense. Even the security guards looked nervous. Samantha’s expression collapsed the moment she recognized him. Fear flashed across her eyes instantly. Without wasting another second, she moved behind Alan, lowering her face slightly as though trying not to be noticed. Michael slowly lifted his head in shock. Even through my blurry vision, I managed to look weakly toward the entrance. The moment I saw him, relief crashed over me so powerfully that tears instantly filled my eyes again. My father. The powerful tycoon himself — Mr. Williams. His presence alone commanded authority. Several bodyguards surrounded him as
After Samantha’s fist crashed violently into my stomach, agony tore through my body like an explosion. The force of the blow stole every breath from my lungs instantly. My mouth fell open soundlessly as a sharp, unbearable pain spread beneath my abdomen. Instinctively, both hands flew to my stomach while my entire body trembled uncontrollably.I couldn’t fight back. I couldn’t scream. I couldn’t even cry. It felt as though my entire body had frozen in shock.Every employee stood motionless, staring directly at me, waiting for me to retaliate, expecting me to attack Samantha back the way she had attacked me. But I remained rooted to the spot, unable to move.Then suddenly, another sharp pain twisted violently through my abdomen.I gasped.Something warm slowly trickled down my legs.At first, my brain refused to process what was happening. My breathing became uneven as fear slowly crawled into my chest. Trembling violently, I lowered my gaze, and my world shattered instantly.Blood.Th
The lawyer strode confidently through the restless crowd, his polished shoes clicking sharply against the marble floor as the murmurs around him slowly faded into silence. His expression was calm and professional, almost emotionless, as though he had carried out moments like this countless times before. The tension in the air thickened with every step he took toward Alan.Everyone watched closely.Some employees whispered among themselves while others simply stared, eager to witness the destruction of a marriage unfolding right in front of them.The lawyer finally stopped in front of Alan and handed him a neatly arranged file. His voice was smooth and formal as he said, “These are the divorce papers.”Without hesitation, Alan collected the file from him. There wasn’t even the slightest trace of doubt on his face. Instead, he looked almost impatient, as though this was something he had wanted for a very long time.“Where do I sign?” he asked immediately.A wave of shock spread through







