LOGINChapter Seventy-OneCaspian stared at the message on his cell phone and scoffed in disbelief.“This little monkey…” he murmured to himself, “What is she up to now?”Aurora, who was reading over his shoulder could not help but chuckle softly.Shannon was really a character.Perhaps, she did not remember that Aurora worked with her uncle Caspian, and that she would have to reach out to him in his office if Caspian was unreachable.Caspian sighed warily, then called Shannon.The little girl picked up on the third ring, “Uncle Caspian!” She said in her cheery little voice. She stopped giggling and turned serious, “Did you see my message, uncle?”“Yea, I did.” Caspian replied, “And it’s not happening. Aunt Aurora is busy with work. I’ll come pick you up today after lunch, okay?”“No!” Shannon refused, sounding close to tears, “Please uncle, can’t you talk to her instead? It’s just for today, I promise.” She paused, then sniffed loudly before saying in a sheepish voice, “For today and every
Chapter Seventy“Leave the office, Nadia.” Caspian uttered coldly, “This discussion is over.”“No, it isn’t.” Nadia uttered, shaking her head frantically, “I had specifically sent my paper in to the Helios foundation. What if it was showcased in the event? Are you saying that you will deny me the opportunity to have my moment?!”She clenched her fists and glared at him, “That is unacceptable!”At those words, Caspian paused, a slight frown on his brows.She was right.And given Nadia’s reputation, and talent, she might eventually have her paper showcased at the gala this time around.This was a dream of hers and was one of the reason why she always looked forward to these events every three years. What if this event was the one that would eventually have her paper recognized?It would be cruel to exclude her from the event if something like that were to happen.Aurora touched his arm, “Just let her come to the gala,” she uttered, giving Nadia a neutral look.She was aware that Nadia
Chapter Ninety-SevenThe legendary medical genius whose identity had remained hidden for years.The woman whose research had transformed treatments that some of the world’s greatest institutions had struggled with for decades.The woman whose touch had saved many of their family members and clients life. And every one of them had signed agreements guaranteeing her anonymity.The pact was absolute.Seraph’s identity was to remain secret.So they watched silently as people who knew nothing about her mocked her achievements and reduced her entire existence to the word divorced.One elderly medical professor standing near the front of the hall lowered his gaze when their eyes briefly met.Aurora recognized him, and he did the same as well but neither said a word.Meanwhile, at Celeste’s outburst, Nadia and Caspian were furious.The words spread through the hall like a stain.Aurora remained perfectly still as the whispers continued around her. She had expected some form of ridicule the m
Chapter Ninety-SixEthan’s eyes widened as gasps rippled through the small crowd which had gathered around them.Celeste’s smile froze at the sound of those words.Cremworth? As in, Cremworth University?!She turned the color of wet cement.That was the top university in Crestmont! How could Aurora be the best graduating student there?! She did not even finish high school!Ethan focused on the man, “What did you just say, Sir?” He asked coldly, “Do you mean what you said?”The man looked Ethan over and recognized him but he was still displeased at the question, “Why wouldn’t I mean it?” He asked, “I was classmates with Aurora Hale! What are you saying?!”Ethan’s face drained of all color and he slowly turned to look at Aurora, who was regarding him with a clam, indifferent look.She had really attended college?! And was the best graduating student too?!Dr. Peterson continued excitedly, “She was practically fought over by universities overseas. I remember hearing that several of them
Chapter Ninety-FiveCeleste didn’t waste another second.She adjusted the diamond bracelet on her wrist and walked toward Aurora with Ethan beside her.The closer she got, the more convinced she became that Aurora’s presence at the gala was some kind of elaborate joke.This was the Helios Medical Paper Exhibition and Laureate Gala.It was not a social gathering where anyone could simply appear because they knew someone important.Researchers who attended had spent years establishing themselves. They had published papers, led studies, developed treatments, and built reputations.Aurora had none of that.She was a divorced woman who had spent the last six years away from professional medicine.And yet there she was, standing beside Caspian Vaughn as though she belonged.Celeste stopped in front of them, “Why, if it isn’t Aurora.” She said, looping her hand possessively round Ethan’s arm.Ethan stiffened but he could not pull away at that moment.Aurora turned toward her. Her gaze landed
Chapter Ninety-FourThe conversation gradually moved back to work. Soon the team members dispersed and went back to their respective desks, and to their respective work load.Aurora, however, had already forgotten about them.Inside her office, she sat behind her desk with a research paper open before her. Her copper-colored hair fell over one shoulder as she carefully marked several sections of the document.She had heard enough of the conversation outside to understand what they thought.She simply didn’t care.Aurora had never been interested in convincing people through words.If someone thought she was lucky, they were entitled to their opinion.If someone thought she was incompetent, that was also their choice.Eventually, reality would answer for her.She turned another page and continued reading.Several weeks passed, and the atmosphere at Seraphin Medical Institute slowly settled into something less hostile.The researchers no longer deliberately ignored Aurora when she enter
Chapter SixAurora’s froze underneath him and her eyes widened in alarm for a second, as the realization of what he’d just said crashed through her.Shit!He was right.Six years ago, when she’d newly married Ethan, he’d called her into on his study with all the formality of a businessman calling o
Chapter FiveAurora returned to the quiet house, and went straight to her bedroom, silently acknowledging the housekeeper who greeted her.She headed to her closet and began calmly packing her things, taking her time because there was not much to pack in there.She did not own a lot of things and t
Chapter FourCeleste turned towards Ethan at that moment, her doe eyes as bright as the stars.“This is really so beautiful, Ethan.” She uttered, holding the necklace up, “Can you help me put it on? I want to see how it looks like.”Ethan got up without a word, taking the jewelry box from her hands
Chapter ThreeAurora spent the next few hours of the ceremony sitting in the shadows feeling numb.Her gaze never left the front row seats where Riley sat with Ethan and Celeste. They looked so happy and Riley looked so content. Aurora felt her heart aching once more.Does this mean that she was n







