The sunlight had fully spread across every corner of the luxurious apartment. Yet the atmosphere inside felt like a suffocating fog. Evelina was still sitting on the sofa, staring blankly at the floor, while Hunter Jackson stood a few steps from the door, still unable to believe what had just happened.At the doorway, Serena Jackson stood with a tense face. Her beautiful eyes were lit not by love, but by a consuming fire—jealousy, fury, and fear.“Hunter.” Her voice was sharp, cutting. “We’re going home. Now.”Hunter turned slowly, his breath heavy. “I’m not going home.”Serena lifted her chin. “So you’re choosing to stay here? With a woman you don’t even really know?”“I know who she is,” Hunter replied shortly. “And I’d rather live in this confusion… than in a lie with you.”Serena stepped inside, now only a few feet from her husband. “You talk like I’m your enemy. I’m your wife, Hunter! The wife who stood by your side for five years, supported you, defended you in front of everyone
The pale light of dawn began to chase away the night’s darkness from the window of the luxurious apartment. Inside the room, Evelina was still awake. Her fingers danced over the keyboard, eyes sharp as she traced every digital trail that might lead back to her former identity—Olivia Grace.Wraith, the only person who knew who she really was, never gave warnings lightly. If he said someone was digging into medical data about facial reconstruction, the threat was real.“Who could be close enough… and suspicious enough to investigate this?” she murmured.A rustle from the bed made her turn her head. Hunter began to stir, his face pale, cold sweat dampening his forehead. He was muttering in his sleep, calling Olivia’s name again.“...Olivia...don’t go…”Evelina stared at him silently. That voice once meant the world to her. But that world had burned to ash, leaving behind only scars and ruin.She took a deep breath. It wasn’t time to drown in memories. There was something more important n
The night crept slowly along the walls of Hunter Jackson’s luxurious apartment. Dim lights cast soft shadows that wrapped around every corner of the room. In the master bedroom, Evelina Willson stood in front of the mirror, letting her long hair fall freely. Her new face reflected the soft glow of the night lamp—serene, yet cautious.But that calm was quickly disturbed by the sound of heavy footsteps. Hunter Jackson entered, his body relaxed, but his eyes burning with desire.“You’re still awake,” he said softly.Evelina turned slightly, nodding. “You’re not asleep either?”Hunter moved closer. The scent of his masculine cologne filled the space between them. His gaze traveled from her head to toe, unabashed and lingering.“You know,” he murmured, voice thick, “I still remember our kiss at the club. Vividly. And I want to feel it again.”Evelina remained silent. Her heart pounded, but she kept her expression cold. “Hunter… that shouldn’t have happened.”He stepped closer—just one step
The atmosphere inside the VIP lounge of the club still sizzled with heat. The music continued to thump, but no one danced anymore. All eyes were fixated on one thing—the undeniable chemistry between Hunter Jackson and Evelina Willson.Hunter stood frozen in the corner of the room after Evelina had walked away. His guests exchanged glances, whispered among themselves, and held their breath, anticipating another fiery argument. But instead of a fight, Evelina returned—her walk graceful, her expression captivating.“Hunter,” she called softly.He turned, still fuming. “What now?”Evelina met his eyes with a hint of playful allure. “Let’s go home. Let’s end your party here.”“Home?” he stepped closer, his jaw clenched. “After they humiliated me? Right in front of me?”“Don’t be angry, love,” Evelina replied gently. “I saved you from becoming the man who loses control. You know that.”Hunter inhaled deeply, trying to suppress the rage burning in his chest. His gaze locked with hers, steady
The city was cloaked in the light of the night.Skyscrapers glowed like giant candles in the distance. Luxury cars came and went, and among them, a sleek black sedan came to a halt in front of the most exclusive nightclub in the city center: LUXE NOIR.The car door opened, and Evelina Willson—whose real name was Olivia Grace—stepped out with grace. A maroon evening gown hugged her slender figure, with a low-cut back and a daring slit up her thigh. Her hair was styled in a loose updo, exposing her elegant neck and the sparkle of tiny diamond earrings.Behind her, Hunter Jackson emerged from the driver’s side. He wore a deep navy evening suit—relaxed, yet exuding authority. The eyes of the photographers stationed around the club instantly locked onto them.“Why must I come to a place like this, Mr. Jackson?” Evelina asked, eyeing the club’s bold logo.Hunter smiled. “To celebrate your acceptance into the company. I want my associates to meet you. We’ll be in a private room. You’ll like
Five years had passed since that night full of turmoil. Five years since Olivia Grace vanished from the world, declared dead in a car accident—though her body was never found.But in truth… she was still alive.No longer as Olivia Grace.Now, she was Evelina Willson.With a new face, a new identity, and a heart far colder than before. The scars that once marred her cheeks and forehead from shattered glass were gone—replaced by flawless skin thanks to the best plastic surgeons in Seoul. She wasn’t just healed.She had been reborn.The towering building of Jackson Holdings loomed in the heart of the city. A monument of power and arrogance, a place where lives were trampled for profit.Evelina—once Olivia—stood in the main lobby in a navy office dress, her golden-brown hair neatly pinned up. Her face bore a light touch of makeup that made her porcelain skin glow. Her sharp gaze was veiled behind pale blue contact lenses, completing her transformation.“Good morning. How may I help you?”