Rebecca had once been madly in love with Edward- her first love, her everything. But after a passionate one-night stand, Edward shattered her world, breaking off their engagement without a word of explanation. Rumours of their night together spread like Wildfire, forcing Rebecca to flee abroad in shame, vowing to hate him forever. Now three years later, she is back to save her falling family business, only to find Edward standing in her way. He is determined to win her back, blocking every potential suitor. "I would rather die single than marry you." "You shouldn’t have said that," Edward growled, capturing her lips in a kiss, "If you want to save your father's company, Marry me." "I hate you," she spat, shoving him away, "You were my undoing." "I was forced to hate you," Edward said. "What do you mean?" Rebecca raised her brow. "First you have to bear my child!" Edward grimly said.
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"Your mother needs immediate surgery to save her life." The doctor's firm voice suddenly made Anna hold her breath for a moment. For a year now, Martha, Anna's mother, has been suffering from kidney failure, requiring regular dialysis. Complications have worsened her condition, requiring Martha to remain hospitalized for the past few months. All her possessions had been sold off so Anna didn't know where to find the money for the exorbitant cost of the operation. "Does it have to be now, Doctor? Can it be postponed? I don't have any money yet. Can we just treat it normally?" Anna tried to bargain. "Looking at his condition now, we are worried that his heart will suddenly stop during dialysis...." Anna held her breath again. Her heart felt as if it had been stabbed by a blunt object, making it difficult for her to breathe. Unable to stop it, Anna's tears fell as she felt how the world could turn around in an instant. Anna once lived a life of luxury. Born into a wealthy and respected family, Anna was a princess who had everything. However, the company suddenly went bankrupt, the cooperation failed, all assets were confiscated, debts were everywhere. Her mother was seriously ill and what was even more painful was that Anna's father ran away irresponsibly after defrauding many people while taking all their remaining possessions. Cruelly, Anna's father let Anna fight alone for Martha's recovery without caring whether Martha lived or died at this time. Anna's heart was pounding. Anger and despair mixed together, and she rushed home to seek help from Jeremy, her husband of six years. "I need money for my mother's kidney transplant. Lend me some money, Jeremy! I swear I'll pay it back in installments." Jeremy, who was busy with his work, immediately glared at Anna. "What, Anna? Borrow money? You forgot that all my money was taken by your bastard father, huh?" Anna shuddered. Jeremy had also been a victim of Anna's father's misconduct, causing Jeremy's company to be in dire straits and now on the verge of bankruptcy. "Jeremy, please, just once! I know you still have savings, lend them to me first to save my mother!" F*CK! Jeremy slammed his fist on the table. "Anna, realize that you are no longer a princess who can get everything just because you want it! I don't have any money anymore!" "But if you manage to get investors to save the company, maybe I can give you the money...." Anna's tears flowed even more heavily. This is too much. I don't know if Martha can hold out until Anna finds investors, and finding investors for their company is like looking for a needle in a haystack. It's incredibly difficult. In fact, after meeting many entrepreneurs, spreading many proposals, trying day and night, there was still no crazy person who was willing to waste his money to invest in a company that was almost dead like theirs. However, a call that afternoon to her cell phone suddenly made Anna find hope again. "Global Delta Group has agreed to become an investor in our company, ma'am. The leader wants to meet you tomorrow morning." "Is that true? Tell me you're coming! I'll definitely be there," Anna replied with a look that sparkled with hope. The next day, Anna tidied up her appearance. Anna had been with the company for a long time and had experienced its decline until everything slowly collapsed. Staff reductions are inevitable. In fact, the remaining employees are already two months behind on their salaries. It's so sad. From having everything to having nothing, that's Anna's current situation. However, Anna did not want to wallow in her sadness and tried to smile to welcome her only new hope. Quickly, Anna arrived at the Global Delta Group building, a large, magnificent, and growing construction company. "With Mrs. Anna? Please come with me, Mr. Diego is waiting for you," said the secretary. Anna's smile faded slightly upon hearing that name. When she submitted the proposal, she had only communicated with the company manager, and with so many companies she had visited, she hadn't had time to find out about the company leaders. However, that name made Anna immediately fall silent. Diego. The name reminded her of a figure Anna wanted to forget. The man with that name was the man whose life Anna had heartlessly destroyed six years ago. The man who made Anna feel so guilty, but also helpless. The man was Anna's ex-husband whom Anna loved very much. Yes, Anna had been married before she married Jeremy. Their marriage was disapproved of because Diego was a poor young man. So, heartlessly, Anna's father framed Diego and threw him in prison. Anna's chest tightened at the memory. She didn't know how Diego was doing since he'd been released from prison. But one thing was for sure: she was certain he would hate her until he died, and the mere thought of him made her shudder. "Excuse me, ma'am! We've arrived, please come in!" The secretary's voice interrupted Anna's reverie. "Oh, thank you!" While tidying up her formal suit, Anna entered the room and tried to smile as she looked at the back of a tall and handsome man, one hand holding a drinking glass and the other hand tucked into his trouser pocket. The man was standing staring out of the large window which directly displayed a view of the busy city streets. "Good morning, sir! You must be Mr. Diego, the head of Global Delta Group. Let me introduce myself, I'm Anna from Novarecon Company," Anna greeted politely. The man grinned when he heard Anna's voice, a voice he hadn't heard for a long time. "Mrs. Anna William from Novarecon Company!" the man repeated, making Anna frown. Why did the man's voice sound so familiar to her? Had they met before? Anna was still guessing until the company leader turned around and made Anna's eyes widen. "Mrs. Anna Williams finally we meet again!★★★★★ "I would like to know where I went wrong," Connor said after steadying his frayed nerves. His hands clenched at his sides, itching to lash out, but his curiosity for the flaw in his grand plan kept him rooted. Edward stepped slightly to the side, positioning Rebecca protectively beside him. His gaze bore into Connor with quiet intensity. "Your mistake?" he began, voice steady and deliberate. "It started the moment Grandfather insisted I give you an equal opportunity in the business. When I allowed you to take charge of the projects I owned, you thought you had won." Connor scoffed, though unease flickered in his eyes. "Then why did you let me control everything, even the Blue Heaven properties?" Edward's lips curved into a sharp, humourless smile. "Control? You own nothing, Connor. The papers you collected—stolen, actually—are all fakes. I orchestrated every move, letting you believe your schemes were succeeding. Why? Because I knew you had Grandfather imprisoned on that
★★★★★Imara’s face remained impassive, her tone cold and measured as she continued, "They weren’t going to stop the bond between you and Edward, especially after his accident. But they should have. My father is Mr. Harrington’s best friend; it only makes sense that they’d think of me for Edward. We’re equals, Rebecca. Same status, same world. You? You never belonged. Besides," she added, her eyes narrowing slightly, "Mr. Harrington and your mother were having an affair. Your relationship was a mistake from the beginning."Her words hung in the air, sharp as a blade. There wasn’t a flicker of remorse in her expression, as if she were narrating a mundane event instead of confessing to tearing lives apart.Rebecca’s breath hitched, disbelief etched into every feature of her tear-streaked face. "You’re fucking insane," she spat, her voice trembling with both rage and heartbreak. "I can’t believe it. At your age, you plotted something so cruel, so vile. You didn’t just ruin Edward’s life—y
★★★★★Connor stood there as if paralyzed, his eyes fixed on Edward’s lifeless body, the blood pooling beneath it. His face was a mask of shock, but he didn’t move or speak; he just stood frozen in that terrible moment.Imara, her face streaked with tears, whipped her head around to glare at him. "You bastard!" she shouted, her voice trembling with fury and despair. "You said you wouldn’t let anything happen to him! And now—now he’s not breathing! You betrayed me, didn’t you?"Connor’s head snapped up, his eyes narrowing as he glared at her, his voice low and cold. "Keep your mouth quiet," he said, the distaste in his tone unmistakable.Imara surged to her feet, her fists clenched as she marched toward him. "Don’t you dare tell me to keep quiet! You planned this, didn’t you? You knew this would happen! I stood by you. After all, I trusted you because I wanted to protect him—and you let this happen!"Connor’s expression darkened further, his jaw tightening as he took a threatening step
★★★★★Rebecca’s confession landed like a bomb in the room, silencing everyone in its wake. Edward’s face twisted in fury, his breathing ragged as he stepped back and reached behind him.In one fluid motion, he pulled out a gun, the metallic glint catching the faint light. His eyes were ablaze with unrestrained rage.“I shouldn’t have trusted you,” Edward growled, his voice low and venomous. “I shouldn’t have saved your face from public humiliation. You don’t deserve redemption. You deserve to die in the filth you’ve created.”Rebecca’s breath hitched, her bravado wavering as she took a step back. Connor instinctively moved to shield her, his hands raised in a plea.“Edward, stop!” Connor shouted, his voice edged with panic.Edward ignored him, his gaze fixed solely on Rebecca. “Your entire family ruined mine,” he snarled, his grip tightening on the gun. He raised it, the barrel now trained on Rebecca.Imara gasped, her heart pounding in terror as she instinctively stepped forward. “Ed
★★★★★“I didn’t know this place was so far from the town,” Imara said as she stepped out of the car, glancing around at the pitch-black surroundings. The faint crunch of gravel beneath her shoes was the only sound in the still night. Her arms crossed instinctively as a cool breeze brushed past.Edward closed the car door behind him and stepped forward, his eyes scanning the unlit house in the distance. “This is the place my father bought,” he said, his voice low but calm. “He used to bring us here when he wanted to escape the chaos of work… to relax with the family.”Imara tilted her head, her curiosity piqued as she followed his gaze to the looming structure. “It looks so isolated,” she remarked, her tone a mix of awe and unease. “No wonder it’s good for getting away.”Edward nodded, his expression darkening slightly as he noticed the lack of lighting around the house. “Connor should’ve turned on the lights,” he muttered, his voice edged with irritation. “It’s too quiet.”Imara stepp
★★★★“I know where they are,” Imara said hesitantly, her voice laced with reluctance. She withdrew her hand from Edward, her other hand fidgeting with the edge of her scarf. “Rebecca told me… but she made me promise not to tell you. She said, under no circumstances, should you know where she’s gone.” Her eyes briefly flickered back to Edward before darting away again. “But seeing you like this… feeling betrayed, struggling… I can’t keep it from you.”Edward leaned forward slightly, his intense gaze fixed on her. His expression softened for a brief moment, though the storm brewing in his eyes remained. “Thank you, Imara,” he said with a firm nod. “If it’s not too much trouble, I’d like you to come with me. It’ll be safer that way. I’ll send someone to keep an eye on your father.”Imara shook her head, a faint smile tugging at the corner of her lips. “No, you don’t need to worry about him. Father… he prefers being alone. He usually lies to make sure I won’t fuss over him.” She grabbed h
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