๋ก๊ทธ์ธShe had once forced Theo to endure this kind of drug.
Back then, she hadn't fully grasped the agony he must have felt. Now, she understood completely. The heat surged through her veins, scorching and relentless. Her body betrayed her, trembling, not just from fear, but from something far worse. The men approached, rubbing their hands together, their eyes gleaming with twisted anticipation. They weren't ordinary thugs. They had once worked as bodyguards for the riI'll take you home, Sebastian said firmly. His voice left no room for argument. Don't even think about rejecting my offer. You're in no condition to drive. Bianca hesitated for a moment, then gave a small nod. On the drive back, silence hung between them. Sebastian kept glancing at her, his grip on the steering wheel tightening. Finally, he broke the quiet. About last night. Bianca didn't look at him. Instead, she stared out the window, her voice calm yet heavy. Noah is now Hudson's largest shareholder. Next month, he's expected to compete for the chairman's position, and he'll likely win. If that happens, Rebecca will have even more power in Hudson. She'll become untouchable. She laid it all out without hesitation. Sebastian stilled. The North family has ties to Hudson. His brows furrowed in disbelief. If this gets out, their reputation might sink even lower than the Clarks'. I don't know either. Bianca's fingers curled sl
She had once forced Theo to endure this kind of drug. Back then, she hadn't fully grasped the agony he must have felt. Now, she understood completely. The heat surged through her veins, scorching and relentless. Her body betrayed her, trembling, not just from fear, but from something far worse. The men approached, rubbing their hands together, their eyes gleaming with twisted anticipation. They weren't ordinary thugs. They had once worked as bodyguards for the rich, standing in the shadows, protecting the elite. They had seen Bianca before, admired her from a distance. She was untouchable, the most stunning woman among California's high society, and now fate had handed her to them on a silver platter. How fortunate. Bianca staggered backward, her breath shallow. Stay away from me, she warned, her voice shaking. Frantically, she reached for her phone, her only lifeline. But before she could dialโ A rough hand snatched it awa
I know. I know. I won't run into Sebastian and Edward, Bianca said, waving a hand dismissively. A sigh escaped her lips, edged with frustration. Can you say something different? I'm tired of hearing the same thing. Theo's jaw tensed. The audacityโshe was getting bolder by the day. His glare darkened, but Bianca, unbothered, tilted her head curiously. Your eyes are bloodshot. Did you not sleep well last night? Was it? Becauseโshe paused, coughing lightly, but her gaze sharpened with suspicion. Theo stiffened. Did she suspect the truth that he'd spent the night finishing her sketches? He had no intention of letting her find out. Masking his unease behind an icy expression, he cut in. What are you getting at? Bianca cleared her throat. Relax. I just choked on my own saliva. I figured you didn't sleep because your injuries were acting up again. I slept like a log. Sorry about that. Why didn't you wake me? Guilt laced her voice.
You're so full of yourself, what makes you so confident? Theo's words hit like a slap, making Bianca bristle inside.She hated to admit it, but when it came to making money, he was the best she'd ever seen. Still, there would always be someone better.Sebastian, for instance, likely had an edge over him in that regard. Young Master Williams, don't be so cocky, she said dryly.Theo let out a short snort. You should feel honored to have met me. Bianca rolled her eyes. Oh, absolutely. I'm so lucky. You're my lucky star, my savior.She had no interest in arguing with a patient. Just then, her phone buzzed. Sebastian had messaged her on WhatsApp. I heard from Joseph that something happened to you at work.Are you okay? Can I come visit? I'm worried. Bianca sighed internally. Sebastian was always thoughtful, but her original plan to take revenge on Edward by marrying his cousin.But it's no longer necessary. She quickly typed back, thank you for your concern. I'm f
When Bianca turned around, she froze. She wasn't alone. Dr. Kane and his intern stood there, waiting silently. They had only come to check on Theo a few minutes ago, and now they were all staring at her.Their gazes felt odd. Bianca's face flamed. Had Dr. Kane told them what he saw last night?Thankfully, at that moment, Theo stirred awake, drawing their attention. Dr. Kane quickly shifted back into professional mode, proceeding with the checkup.10 min later, as he prepared to leave, he clenched his fist and cleared his throat.You're recovering quickly, but you still need to take care.Bianca stiffened. She didn't miss the hint in his tone. Devastated, she had no words. She simply wanted to disappear.It wasn't until she finished freshening up that she caught her reflection in the mirror. Her lips were swollen.Her eyes widened in horror. No wonder everyone had been staring at her. She was so shocked she nearly fell into the toilet.A moment la
Can't you see how painful it is when I move? Theo gritted out, attempting to shift his hand, only to grimace in pain. Hurry up, or I swear I'm going to pee on you. Bianca's face flushed, flustered. She stepped forward, slipping her hand beneath the blanket. But nothing happened. Theo's body tensed, his frustration evident. How much longer? he demanded, his voice gruff as he stared at her. Bianca's face slightly flushed. Bianca inhaled sharply, steeling herself before ducking fully under the blanket. And that was when the door swung open. Mr. Williams, let me check yourโ The doctor froze mid-step. Silence stretched. A deep crimson spread across the doctor's face as he stood completely stunned. Sorry, Iโฆ I came at the wrong time, he stammered, backing away in a hurry. I'll leave right now. Bianca shot out from beneath the blanket, her face a shade redder than the doctor's.
The next morning, the sound of the master bedroom door creaking open jolted her awake. Still groggy, she shuffled to the bathroom, brushing her teeth absently until the sight of Theo crossing the hall made her freeze. She wiped her mouth hastily and hurried out. "Wha
As soon as Jason staggered out of the ward, Theo tossed a new phone into Bianca's hand. With effortless precision, she caught it instinctively, her brows furrowing in surprise. When she powered it on, a recording file popped up on the screen, the very one containing Jason's full confess
Bianca held the intricately wrapped gift in her hands, unsure of how to respond. Rejecting it outright would seem ungrateful, but accepting it felt a bit too bold. Her hesitation was palpable. Just accept it, Theo said smoothly, nodding as if reading her mind.
Bianca stayed home for several days, waiting for the teeth marks on her cheek to fade before venturing out in search of a new job. However, each interview ended in rejection. Miss North, we don't hire copycats. Miss North, your scandal is well known in the







