LOGINDiego gave a cold laugh. “Stand-in? Do you think you're even qualified? I’ve never once confused the two of you. You are Leticia. She is Briella.”
Leticia's face went deathly pale. She understood every word.
He had always been clear-headed.
He loved Briella, and she—she wasn't even a substitute.
There was never a “stand-in.”
It was all in her head.She thought that as long as Briella was gone, she’d have a chance.
But she never did.Five years had passed, and she still refused to accept the truth—
Until now.“Ha… hahaha… hahahahahaha!” Leticia threw her head back and laughed hysterically.
She was a joke. A total joke.“Kill me!” she screamed.
Briella looked at her coldly for a long while. Then, she stepped forward and grabbed Leticia by the chin.
“Die? And let you off that easy? Don’t dream. Never.
Diego gave a cold laugh. “Stand-in? Do you think you're even qualified? I’ve never once confused the two of you. You are Leticia. She is Briella.”Leticia's face went deathly pale. She understood every word.He had always been clear-headed.He loved Briella, and she—she wasn't even a substitute.There was never a “stand-in.”It was all in her head.She thought that as long as Briella was gone, she’d have a chance.But she never did.Five years had passed, and she still refused to accept the truth—Until now.“Ha… hahaha… hahahahahaha!” Leticia threw her head back and laughed hysterically.She was a joke. A total joke.“Kill me!” she screamed.Briella looked at her coldly for a long while. Then, she stepped forward and grabbed Leticia by the chin.“Die? And let you off that easy? Don’t dream. Never.
Briella's eyes widened. "You—"So they were never divorced!Diego smiled and patted her head. “That’s right, silly girl.”After speaking, he leaned down and kissed her.Briella’s eyes were bright as she looked at him, almost making Diego lose control.He bit her lip gently. “Be good, focus on healing yourself. I’ll take care of everything else.”…Dutton stood with Harvey and looked at Diego. “Mr. Elsher, thank you for your help.”“No need.” Diego nodded, casting an extra glance at Harvey, but ultimately said nothing.Harvey lowered his head first. “Mr. Elsher, I apologize. I had my reasons back then. I also realize I misunderstood Miss McKenna. May I see her?”Diego raised an eyebrow. “Sorry.”Harvey pressed on, unwilling to give up. “I know Miss McKenna’s backgroun
"Where did you get that information?" Diego frowned, a bit confused.Nash and Mason took a deep breath. "It’s true, sir! We heard it with our own ears—Miss Ashley and Miss Riley said it themselves!"Diego adjusted the frame of his glasses on the bridge of his nose, saying nothing, as if lost in thought.The two of them exchanged glances. "Sir?"Whoosh—Diego abruptly stood up, his expression dark, and walked out.The two quickly followed behind him—Please don’t let anything go wrong!In the hospital room—Dr. Lane was adjusting the IV drip. "That was terrifying. Thankfully, you're okay.""I'm fine. I know my limits," Briella said, half sitting up.Suddenly, bang!—the door slammed open.Dr. Lane turned around unhappily. "What’s going on—?"He paused. "Mr. Elsher?"
That night.The heads of the Kurt and Reid families were making their final preparations."Everyone's in position?" Mr. Kurt asked."All accounted for. We can move out now."Patriarch Reid let out a cold laugh. "Good. Do one last sweep. We can't afford a single mistake!""Yes, sir!"Mr. Kurt crossed his arms, eyes gleaming with ambition."This time, let’s see how we crush those two old families. That arrogant Mortensen cartel and the smug Ledger family… we’ll make them regret ever looking down on us!”"Exactly. Avenlith’s aristocracy isn’t just theirs to rule anymore!"The two men laughed, already dreaming of the glorious future ahead.Fifteen minutes later.Mr. Kurt checked the time, frowning. "What’s taking so long? The check should’ve been done by now. No one’s answering calls either… Don&rsq
Briella lowered her eyes. The simple sentence hit Diego like a bolt of lightning.His grip on her hand tightened fiercely.He had always known she was somehow involved in the 911 explosion—but he never expected she’d been that close to dying herself.“Briella…”He’d been investigating 911 for so long. And now… he wasn’t even sure he wanted to know the truth anymore.He moved, sitting on the edge of the bed and pulling her into his arms.“Tell me,” he said softly.“My teacher was one of the most brilliant researchers I’ve ever known. My senior was just as talented—she would’ve been just like her. But that day… the lab exploded. I knew something felt off. I noticed it, I swear! But I still left the lab…‘Why? Why did I leave?’“If I had just been more careful… if I stayed even a little longer&he
Briella froze. “What…?”“The purge back in Avenlith was too brutal,” the old man said, voice heavy. “I don’t want that tragedy to repeat itself. We may have never met formally, but I’ve heard your music. There’s strength in it. Freedom. A pursuit of something deeply personal. That’s why I believe in you. Stop all of this. Child…”Before he could finish, the President suddenly twisted around and grabbed the old man’s hand, yanking it back hard.“Uncle, why are you betraying the Yale family now?!”The President’s usual calm facade cracked, his voice tinged with frustration and disbelief.The old man gave a soft chuckle. “It’s not sudden. I’ve been thinking about it for a long time—ever since Luna revealed her identity. She’s her daughter. Her mother’s legacy… it’s only right she’s the one to carry it







