ログインChapter 25The atmosphere inside the hospital’s V.I.P. room suddenly became unbearably heavy, as though the air around them had lost all its oxygen and turned into a thick liquid. The distance between Elvino Sebastian Vettel and Ivy had been reduced to almost nothing. The billionaire’s dark eyes stared unwaveringly at Ivy’s pale, slightly parted lips, which had opened in surprise, while the sound of their breathing mingled in the intensely deep silence of the night.Vino’s hand, which had been holding his phone, slowly reached forward, moving instinctively to brush aside the strands of black hair covering Ivy’s forehead and left cheek. The warmth of the man’s fingers against her skin instantly made Ivy’s body tense. The hairs on the back of her neck stood on end, yet strangely, there was not the slightest intention within her to pull away or swat his hand aside. Instead, Ivy’s eyelids slowly narrowed, sinking into the gravity of the sharp, hypnotic gaze of the man before her.Vino’s f
Chapter 24The white light from the sterile hospital lamps reflected softly across the marble floor of the V.I.P. room. The distinctive scent of antiseptic still lingered in the air, blending with the silence of the night that felt even more palpable after the life-altering conversation between them had come to an end.Ivy sat half-reclined on the bed, the IV line still inserted into the back of her right hand. On the bedside table next to her, a flat, illuminated object with a screen displaying a low battery level lay there. Her old phone—the device that had silently witnessed thousands of insults, threatening messages, and psychological torment from the Carter family—vibrated softly, displaying incoming message notifications that she no longer wanted to see.Without the slightest hesitation, Ivy reached for it. Her fingers pressed the power button firmly, then selected the power-off option until the phone's screen went completely dark, leaving nothing but absolute blackness on its s
Chapter 23The roaring sound of the luxury sports car speeding through the city streets that night was loud, yet it did not penetrate the silence inside the back cabin at all. Elvino Sebastian Vettel sat with one hand supporting Ivy's head as it rested limply on his lap. The man's breathing was still slightly uneven, reflecting the remnants of the extreme panic that had overwhelmed him a few minutes earlier on the sidewalk outside the gates of the Carter mansion.Upon arriving at the V.I.P room of a leading private hospital, the team of specialist doctors immediately moved swiftly to treat Ivy's fragile body. After a series of intensive examinations had been carried out, the senior doctor on duty came out to meet Vino in the waiting room with an expression that was somewhat relieved, yet still carried a serious note."How is she, Doctor?" Vino asked directly without any small talk, his sharp gaze fixed on the doctor."Mr. Vettel, generally speaking, there is nothing that threatens her
Chapter 22The night of the announcement party finally passed, leaving behind an overwhelming exhaustion that gnawed relentlessly at Ivy's body. The days that followed inside the Carter family mansion felt much quieter, yet far more suffocating than usual. There were no more loud outbursts—not because they had softened, but because the entire Carter family—Mr. Jemy, Hannah, Arthur, Jensen, Redy, as well as the star of the show, Sarah Sechan—were busy preparing for their private flight to Paris. The elite family's spring vacation had been planned as a celebration of the return of their true biological daughter.Ivy stood near the window of her room, staring through the glass at the rows of luxury cars lined up in the mansion's front courtyard. She watched as Arthur opened the car door with a wide smile, allowing Sarah to step inside wearing an expensive fur coat, followed by their parents, who looked incredibly happy. Not a single one of them glanced toward her window. In fact, they ha
The orchestra played a magnificent melody, reflecting the dazzling light from thousands of crystals hanging from the chandeliers in the Grand Ballroom of the Diamond Hotel. Amid the sea of people dressed in haute couture, the footsteps of Elvino Sebastian Vettel and Ivy moved together in the rhythm of a calm dance. Yet, the tension surrounding them far exceeded the roar of the musical instruments.Arthur clenched his fists so tightly, staring sharply toward the dance floor with his jaw hardened. He took a deep breath, trying to suppress the surge of anger pressing against his chest at the sight before him.“Just leave her alone,” Arthur hissed coldly, dismissing Sarah’s constant whining beside him. The man turned his gaze away in disgust. “Don’t waste your energy on a shameless woman like Ivy. Tonight is your stage, Sarah. Let’s ignore that piece of trash.”Jensen and Redy nodded in agreement with their eldest brother’s words. They looked at Sarah with adoring gazes, completely forget
The massive crystal chandeliers bathed in reddish light at the Grand Ballroom of the Diamond Hotel reflected an extraordinary sense of luxury. The gentle melodies of a classical orchestra floated through the air, enchanting hundreds of elite guests, from renowned businessmen to high-profile art collectors who filled the magnificent room. At the center of the ballroom, Mr. Jemy and Hannah welcomed the guests with broad, proud smiles, celebrating the coronation night of Sarah Sechan as the legitimate daughter of the Carter family.However, the elegant atmosphere suddenly underwent a drastic shift when the ballroom’s main double doors swung wide open.The firm, measured sound of footsteps echoed across the polished marble floor. A man in a tailored-fit black suit with an Italian cut walked in uninvited, accompanied by four burly bodyguards behind him.Elvino Sebastian Vettel.The arrival of the cold billionaire instantly sent restrained whispers scattering among the guests. In the front







