تسجيل الدخولThe hot midday breeze mingled with the suffocating silence in a secluded corner of the city park. The surrounding asphalt road suddenly felt deserted, as though all the oxygen in the area had been sucked away by the mere presence of Elvino Sebastian Vettel. The man stood tall like an unyielding steel wall, holding Ivy tightly in his arms as her body continued to tremble violently from the slap she had received moments earlier.The moment Vino's large fingers touched Ivy's swollen left cheek and noticed the fresh blood at the corner of her lips, the billionaire's jaw clenched tightly. The muscles in his jaw and neck bulged as he struggled to contain the tremendous fury threatening to erupt at any moment.Standing before them, Arthur, Jensen, and Redy were frozen in place. The anger that had previously colored their faces had vanished, replaced by an alarming pallor. Their legs felt weak, as though they were standing on a fragile sheet of ice. They knew exactly who the man before them w
The midday sunlight reflected dazzlingly off the towering buildings in the city center, illuminating the asphalt roads crowded with luxury vehicles. Inside Elvino Sebastian Vettel's private penthouse, the atmosphere was in stark contrast to the bustling world outside. Ivy sat in the living room, holding a cup of warm herbal tea while reading a classic architecture book that Vino had bought for her just yesterday afternoon.This peaceful life was so soothing, as though it had erased every trace of the past trauma that had once gnawed away at her soul. However, beneath that tranquility, fate apparently had not finished testing the young woman's mental resilience.The phone on the marble table suddenly vibrated violently. An incoming call from an unknown number appeared on the screen.Ivy frowned slightly. She stared at the phone screen with hesitation. Ever since she had changed her number at Vino's instruction, no one from her past should have known her new contact information.With sl
The morning air on the top floor of Elvino Sebastian Vettel's penthouse was calm, carrying the coolness of a city that had only just awakened from its night's slumber. On the large bed covered with pristine white sheets, Ivy slowly opened her eyes. No more nightmares haunted her sleep, and no longer did anxiety clutch at her chest whenever she heard footsteps outside the door. All that remained was a soothing silence and a warmth that gradually seeped into the depths of her soul.Ivy sat up, straightened the blanket, then walked toward the enormous glass window overlooking the city skyline from above. In her hand was a cup of warm tea, its thin steam rising gently. Her thoughts drifted back to the events of the previous night at the luxurious banquet hall—how Elvino had stood firmly by her side, protecting her and defending her dignity without the slightest hesitation in front of the Carter family.Am I truly worthy of all this...? Ivy wondered quietly, staring at her own reflection i
Chapter 32The low rumble of the black limousine carrying the Carter family back to their mansion that night felt eerily quiet and oppressive. Gone were the cheerful laughter, playful banter, and arrogant satisfaction that usually filled the air around them. The incident at the banquet hall earlier—where Arthur, Jensen, and Redy had been thoroughly humiliated by Elvino Sebastian Vettel in front of hundreds of business leaders—had dealt a devastating blow to the family's pride.Arthur sat back against the limousine's leather seat, holding the corner of his slightly bruised lip. His eyes were fixed sharply on the view outside the window, and every now and then, he let out a harsh breath."That bastard," Arthur hissed, suppressing the anger still burning in his chest. "Vino Vettel has absolutely no consideration for others anymore. How could a distinguished man like him choose to defend a piece of trash like Ivy?"Mr. Jemy, seated opposite him, snorted heavily. "Be quiet, Arthur. You, Je
Chapter 31Elvino Sebastian Vettel’s deep baritone voice echoed with absolute authority throughout the grandeur of the banquet hall, freezing the air and causing hundreds of pairs of eyes among the guests to widen in stunned silence. Not a single person in the room dared to breathe too loudly after hearing the blatant threat from the most influential billionaire in the city.Before them, Arthur, Jensen, and Redy stood frozen, their jaws clenched tightly. The three men’s faces had turned deathly pale, only to flush with the redness of anger and overwhelming humiliation after being utterly disgraced in front of their own business associates.Arthur clenched his fists so tightly that his knuckles turned white. The pride of the Carter family, which had always been held in the highest regard, had suddenly been shattered into pieces within mere seconds.“Mr. Vettel!” Arthur snapped, losing control as he stepped forward with ragged breaths. He pointed directly at Vino’s face without fear any
Chapter 30The days passed with a speed that was almost impossible to keep up with, bringing drastic changes to Ivy’s life behind the glass walls of Elvino Sebastian Vettel’s magnificent penthouse. Under the billionaire’s complete protection and boundless patience, the wounds that had tormented Ivy’s soul for so long slowly began to heal. There were no longer days filled with fear or tears in the dark corners of her room. Instead, Vino made sure that every second of the girl’s life was filled with a sense of security, care, and peace she had never experienced in her entire life.However, the outside world never stopped turning.The Carter family’s spring vacation in Paris had finally come to an end. After spending weeks indulging in luxury, unlimited shopping, and false smiles, Mr. Jemy, Hannah, their three sons, and their beloved daughter, Sarah Sechan, finally returned home.As soon as they arrived at their main mansion, the servants welcomed the elite family with their heads bowed







