INICIAR SESIÓN"The one who gained the most from this disaster is Amelia. She's the real culprit here," Eve said sharply, pulling out her phone to show them the trending topics about Amelia. "She's now winning favor with Jacob and Magnus, and her public image has skyrocketed."Damian stared at the endless stream of praise for his ex-wife, along with the fact that two legendary figures had followed her account. His blood pressure soared. What drove him over the edge were the comments mocking him for being her ex-husband, calling him blind and a fool for ever casting such a gem away.“Ugh!" Damian suddenly coughed up blood and collapsed again.“Holy crap! Damian!"“Damian!"“Doctor! Someone get a doctor!"Doctors and nurses rushed inside, throwing the ward into utter chaos.***********In the sprawling garden of the Sullivan family mansion, a sea of vibrant blossoms unfurled in every shade imaginable, while at its heart stood a graceful semicircular glass sunroom.Inside, every object exuded luxury, ea
Back in their youth, Magnus and Jacob had raced together, the reckless thrill of those wild days still burned in their memories. Racing was pure adrenaline, a rush that stole their breath yet left them hungry for more.But even in their wildest days, neither had driven like Amelia. She'd sped like someone with a death wish, yet in total control.The two of them watched the footage, faces bright with grins, lost in the glow of old memories. The clip pulled them back to their fiery youth, ah, what glorious times those had been.“Incredible. Absolutely incredible!" Magnus kept praising even after the video ended, his excitement refusing to fade.“And that's not all," Jacob said, pulling up a news article. "She's also the world-renowned pianist, Tiana."Magnus's eyes bulged in shock. "My God…She's an all-rounder! This is beyond imagination!"Magnus couldn't even begin to fathom it. How could one woman leap from the raw speed of racing to the refined grace of a piano's keys?“And more!" Jac
Jacob sighed, speechless, and then sat up on the bed.“Hurry up and open the door. The mosquitoes out here are eating me alive! With all the money you stash away, I assumed you'd have someone to answer the door for you." Magnus kept nagging through the phone, leaving Dr. Jacob no choice but to drag himself out of bed.Jacob checked the security feed. Sure enough, Magnus was standing there. He pressed the button to let Magnus in.The door slid open, and once Magnus stepped inside, Jacob pressed the button to close the door.By the time Magnus reached the living room, Jacob was already coming down the stairs.“If not for the coffee beans, I'd have left you outside as mosquito bait. Can't an old man get some sleep in the middle of the night?" Jacob grumbled.“Guess what happened today?" Magnus leaned closer, grinning mischievously.“Go on, I'm listening," Jacob muttered as he sat down and started brewing the coffee.Jacob listened as Magnus vividly recounted what had happened at Margot's
After the mess was cleaned away, the birthday banquet resumed as though nothing had happened.“Mr. Cruz, if you have urgent matters to attend to, perhaps you should head back first. I'll be in touch," Amelia said gently, noticing how Magnus had checked his watch more than once.“Why still call me that? I'm your student now, formality is wasted on me," Magnus replied with a fawning grin.Amelia gave a light laugh. "Mr. Cruz, forgive me, but I can't indulge that wish. You are an elder, after all."“Alright then." Magnus inclined his head and then turned to raise his voice toward Margot. "Happy birthday, Margot. Something pressing has come up, so I'll take my leave."Before leaving, he produced his phone and addressed Amelia. "Let's exchange contact information. If you ever need anything, don't hesitate to call."“Okay." Amelia accepted without hesitation, trading details with him.*********Amelia had barely stepped out of the restroom when a tall figure materialized beside her. There wa
Damian stood frozen, a rush of memories flickering one after another through his mind, each recollection heavy, each one pressing tighter against his chest as though unseen hands were wringing his heart. The longer he dwelled on it, the hotter his anger burned, his blood boiling in his veins.Then, without warning, a dizzy spell overtook him. He doubled over and hacked up a mouthful of blood, crimson spilling past his lips. His steps faltered like a drunkard's, his body swaying precariously, as fragile as a leaf clinging to a branch in the midst of a storm.The blow was too great to withstand, his very vitality seemed to drain away, leaving behind nothing but a hollow shell where strength and spirit had once lived.Gasps and startled cries rippled through the air as Sophia pushed Eve aside and lunged forward to catch Damian.“Damian! How could this happen?" Sophia cried, her voice a mix of panic and desperate concern. "Why are you coughing up blood?"“Damian, any other discomfort? We m
Her words hung in the air, sharp and heavy. A counterfeit for Margot's birthday gift? Murmurs rippled through the crowd. Who would dare?“A counterfeit? From who?" Margot's brows shot up. Was Amelia implying the Wright family? She had mentioned sparing their dignity earlier. But the painting in question, Eyes from Heaven, hadn't looked like a fake at all. And swapping it? Unthinkable.Before Amelia could elaborate, Damian stormed forward. His hand clamped around her wrist, dragging her toward him.“Amelia!" he snapped, his eyes blazing. "Are you trying to smear me because I exposed you as a fraud, someone who isn't even a real artifact restorer?"She met his fury without flinching. "I'm not smearing anyone. The Eyes from Heaven your family sent is a fake," she said, her voice ringing out with crisp, cutting certainty.Gasps and whispers filled the room.“How could it be? It didn't look fake."“The nerve of the Wright family! Sending a counterfeit to the Sullivans? Are they insane?"“Bu
“I still think Amelia is the one going after different men and not the other way around. I mean, what’s so great about her that a man would want to chase her?” Lilian scoffed, her voice sharp with irritation. “I can bet on it that she must have successfully seduced that owner and must be letting him
“I had no choice but to marry you!” Damian argued, strongly. “Not marrying you back then would mean losing my place in the company.”“I guess the company is more important than your supposedly strong love then.” Amelia snarled.Lilian suddenly barged into the conversation, bristling with indignation
Amelia stared at Lucas and asked, calmly.“So, how do you feel about my condition?”Lucas sat up and replied without hesitation.“Fine. I will give you my life in exchange of the opportunity to meet with the Gifted doctor.”There was no bluff, no hint of playfulness in his tone. He meant every word.
“No thanks.” Amelia politely declined Mark’s offer. Then she gestured at Jessica and said.“If you don’t mind, can you take my friend home instead?”It was clear that Jessica had a few drinks so she was suitable to drive. Though she hadn’t drank to the point of intoxication, still, it wasn’t right f







