LOGINThe next day, I returned to Radiant City, hoping to see him one last time. To my surprise, I was turned away at the entrance.A small note was handed to me by a police officer. On it were Nicholas' strong, determined words."Wait for me to atone for my sins. Wait for me to come to you."Staring at t
"All the mistakes began with me, so today, I will end them."Because of my actions, those who deserved punishment were able to evade justice for four long years. I am willing to cooperate with the police investigation, provide the necessary evidence, and take full legal responsibility for any past a
After hanging up the call, I immediately searched online.Screenshots of Nicholas being taken away were plastered across numerous articles by the tabloids. And the top four trending topics were all about him."Hawk Corporation CEO Publicly Confesses Love""Hawk Corporation CEO Taken Away for Investi
I suddenly received a call from Douglas. He asked when I would need Tabitha's passport back, as it was still with him. I couldn't help but feel that once a person wakes up to the truth, everything starts to fall into place as it was meant to."Send it to Coral Villa," I said, then hung up and went t
In the following days, my schedule was always tightly arranged by Nicholas.He subtly hinted and asked whether I'd consider remarrying him, saying it might make the adoption process for Cory easier. However, I could handle the matter myself, even if it was more troublesome.Rather than discussing re
It wasn't until Leo was wheeled out of the operating room that I finally saw Yasmine and Nicholas in the ward.The two of them exchanged a silent glance when they saw me and turned away in unison, as if by mutual agreement.I couldn't help but feel that the tension between them had somehow lessened.
"What did you just say?" Nicholas' hand, which was gripping my chin, started to shake uncontrollably. Then, he tightened his grip around my chin. "Repeat yourself. what did you say?"I swatted his hand away, a cold smile playing on my lips. "I want you on your knees and beg me to remarry you. Also,
"Ariana!" Nicholas' voice was restrained and calm. It sounded like he was calling out to someone insignificant. Yet, there was an underlying despair as if he was trapped in a nightmare.The hand on my shoulder tightened, and Pete's body trembled slightly. He whispered to me, seeking my approval. "Ms
However, Jasmine's words didn't stir even the slightest ripple in my heart. After a moment's thought, I calmly said to her, "Then you have even less reason to provoke me. After all, without me, you wouldn't have anything you have now.""Ms. Jones, you're so full of yourself!"She refused to admit i
"Enough!" Everything Nicholas said made me sick to my stomach. "Stop trying to make yourself the victim!"His questioning stung even more than when he agreed to let Jasmine replace me. I hung up the phone, my hand shaking uncontrollably. At that moment, all my hopes for the future were shattered. I







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