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CHAPTER 9

Penulis: Caca
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-08-31 21:04:13

The crystal chandelier in the living room of the Sterling family's main residence cast a magnificent golden glow, yet the atmosphere inside felt more like an execution chamber.

Lucas Sterling sat on the leather sofa, his face pale, both hands clasped over his face. Spread across the glass table before him were dozens of internal investigation reports, private security camera recordings, and evidence of secret transfers that had just been handed over by the elite security team he had hired.

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    "Lucas... you..." The words caught in her throat, trapped alongside the suffocating tightness knotting her chest. The breeze blowing through the hospital garden whipped against her cold face, biting down to the bone. In her grip, the photographs and the declaration outlining the Sacred Vows between Lucas and Chloe crumpled further, the edges folding under the violent trembling of her fingers. Aria truly had not anticipated that Lucas could be so heartless as to play with her feelings like this. He had feigned the deepest remorse, kneeling to beg for her forgiveness, striving to win back her love as though she were the single most precious woman in his world. Yet the bitter reality struck without mercy. All his tenderness, his possessive touch morphing into sweet attentiveness, and the lingering warmth that had momentarily reignited a spark in her chest were nothing more than pure manipulation. She was nothing to him but an easily fooled toy. Tears streamed down her pale cheeks, was

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    The muffled click of the camera in the quiet hospital corridor signaled the end of the surveillance. The mysterious figure behind the pillar smiled in satisfaction, casually scanning a few shots on the camera’s digital screen that captured every angle of the intimacy and emotional turmoil between Lucas and Aria. Without wasting a single second, the person slipped away carrying a mountain of malicious intent after securing every photo desired. Swift footsteps merged into the shadows of the hallway, leaving behind a ticking threat ready to explode at any moment. Meanwhile, inside the VIP care unit, the charged tension that had consumed the room gradually faded, replaced by a quiet calm. Mindful of their promise and Eleanor’s critical state, Lucas and Aria dedicated themselves entirely to caring for her. Personal arguments and impulsive urges were pushed far aside to ensure the old woman received proper care and a stable emotional environment. Days passed in a steady rhythm. Aria's fa

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    The toxic whisper rasped directly against her earlobe, instantly freezing every nerve in Aria's body. The warm breath fanning across the curve of her neck brought no intoxicating thrill, only a wild surge of rage that exploded inside her chest. The manipulative words he had just uttered acted like a bucket of ice water, completely snuffing out the lingering, false spark of passion that had paralyzed her mind moments ago. Gathering every remaining shred of strength, hatred, and composure, Aria slammed both palms against Lucas's broad chest. She pushed his sturdy frame with all her might until his possessive embrace slowly loosened. "You're insane, Lucas!" Aria hissed, her voice trembling as she fought to suppress her burning anger. Her eyes speared straight into his sharp gaze, ignoring how her chest heaved as she struggled to catch her breath. "Insane! How could you think of something so despicable right in front of your critically ill mother?" she continued in an emphatic whisper

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