LOGINFinally, he placed a letter on the desk with steady hands.
Mr. North, I'd like to tender my resignation as well. A sharp intake of breath echoed in the room. Noah's fingers trembled as his heart clenched painfully in his chest. You ungrateful wretch! North Corporation isn't finished yet! His voice cracked, an ugly mix of fury and desperation. The general manager remained composed. A business thrives on its reputation. NorthWhen 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 your— The doctor froze mid-step. Silence stretched. A deep crimson spread across the doctor's face as he stood completely stunned. Sorry, I… 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.
Daniel let out a dramatic sigh. Theo, now that you're hospitalized, how many corporations have to delay several major projects? The losses will probably exceed a billion. Theo didn't even blink. Let her pay. His gaze flickered toward Bianca. Lazy, yet deliberate. I got injured saving her, after all. Bianca's stomach dropped. A billion. She wanted to cry. Even if she worked her entire life, she wouldn't be able to pay back that amount. Daniel seemed to share her sympathy, shaking his head with a sigh. It's over, sister-in-law. You'll never escape Theo's grasp now. Theo's expression darkened. Do I look like some kind of villain? Daniel coughed and quickly corrected himself. My mistake. Then his face hardened with annoyance. Anyway, how dare Hudson let something like this happen without taking responsibility? I'm going to make sure their property development project crashes and burns.
At Hudson Corporation, Bianca waited in the lobby for half an hour before an assistant finally led her upstairs to the manager's office. Inside, Mr. Frank greeted her with a polite smile and poured her a cup of tea. Just as they settled in, his phone rang. Apologies, Miss North, he sighed after glancing at the screen. There's an urgent matter in the engineering department. I'll need to step out for a bit. Please wait here. Bianca nodded, suppressing a sigh. She had no choice but to wait. Minutes dragged on, and soon it was nearing 05:30 p.m. Worry gnawed at her. If she returned home too late, Theo might start doubting her again. She hesitated, then took the initiative to call him. I might be late today, she said carefully. I'm still waiting for a client. Theo was silent for a beat. The fact that she was voluntarily reporting her whereabouts pleased him, but the idea of her waiting on someone e
It's a good idea. After ending his video call, Theo quickly dialed Felix. Buy some funeral offerings. The pricier, the better. Clothes, shoes, flowers, everything. Get as many as you can. Felix was taken aback. It was the first time he'd been given such an order. How many do you need? It doesn't matter. A truckload. Felix was left speechless. The next morning, Bianca woke at her usual time. Theo, who had been up for a while, frowned as he saw her beginning her day. What are you doing making breakfast? She replied. Theo's frown deepened. Even though her grandmother had just passed away, she was still in the mood to cook. Don't go. Let Aunt Linda handle it this morning, he said, grabbing her arm. No, it's my duty to make breakfast for you, Bianca insisted, her tone submissive. Irritated, Theo sat up. We're not eating. Get changed. I'm taking you
Aunty Linda sighed. She had seen enough young people—always too stubborn to admit fault, too proud to apologize, yet too unwilling to truly walk away. It was painfully obvious Theo cared about his wife, but the problem was neither of them knew how to back down. What misunderstanding could there possibly be? She muttered under her breath. Theo's face remained cold, but something in his chest tightened. He had seen it with his own eyes. Bianca was completely clean. His fingers pressed against his temple in frustration. A long silence stretched between them before he finally exhaled sharply and pulled out his phone. Felix, he said, his voice low, laced with an edge of restraint. Find out exactly where they went. If they had gone to a hotel. Bianca North, your life will be over. Felix, at the other end of the call, was momentarily speechless. Hadn't Theo refused to investigate j
Let me help you. Theo bent down, extending his hand, a sleek watch peeked from beneath his cuff, minimal in design with a sapphire exhibition case back and a brown leather band. Its understated elegance outshone the flashy timepieces celebrities flaunted on billboards. Bianca's eyes dri
As Theo approached Bianca, a sour, unwashed smell wafted from her frail body. But he didn't care. Urgency burned through him like wildfire. He dashed toward her limp form and shook her forcefully. Bianca, he barked, his voice thick with desperation. No res
Find a way to bail him out. Ruth demanded her voice sharp. The caller hesitated. I'm afraid that's impossible. Young Master Daniel Kelly intervened personally. He's ensuring Zane stays behind bars indefinitely. We can't risk offending the Kelly family. Ruth's heart clenched with mounting dread. A
Tears streamed down Bianca's cheeks, warm against her icy skin. Trapped, abandoned and forgotten. No one was coming. The eerie silence swallowed her sobs, each passing second gnawing at her fraying hope. Beyond the locked main door, the old woman pulled out her phone. Her voi







