Olive's POV~My father never had a sinister belief in harming me so after struggling with myself, I accepted the gift."Alright! I'll give it to him in our next family meeting."Grabbing the gift from him, I tried not to show my dismay. But it was already obvious."I know you are worried that might cause me trouble, but I can't let Melissa decide for me.""I didn't say anything.""You don't need to. I can read it from your face."I bit my lip in embarr*ssment. It annoyed me to see him desperate."I must apologize to him too. He has been treating me as well as his daughter.""Your personality is outstanding, my love. I'm sure you met the old man's standards."We got back inside. I gave his coat back and strode to Edward who was standing with a few people and separated from them when he found me there.When I got to him whispers reached my ears. I thought they must be prestigious people and celebrate the night that Mr. Johnson lived this long and achieved success. He gave them all the o

Jonathan's POVUndoing my tie, I tossed it on the floor. Roaring and cussing Edward."You were certain he would choose you."Elenore snapped at me.Sitting on the edge of my bed, I glared at her. She meant it, and I tracked down changes in her since the moment Edward and Olive came to the hall."Make it clear? What do you want to say?"She sat beside me, grabbing my arm and shaking it."Did not that position belong to you? Why did he p*ss it to that ugly beast?"The scent of sarcasm exuded from her words. She regretted not accepting her marriage."Listen! I *ssure you the position will come back to its true heir, not that cripple."I thought about keeping Elenore by my side for a while. She was still useful.She got on her feet and stretched her arms, "I'm extremely exhausted. I'm going to my room to get some rest."Really? Wasn't she the person who planned for tonight? I could see her intention to break up with me.I smirked bitterly!"Excuse me!"She turned around and looked at me,

He was treating me like his wife, but I was sure if that were Elenore, she must have worked as a maid and tolerated the worst of all.Should I leave him once his face recovered? We couldn't live like this unless he was a married man. Elenore could simply send me to the jail, claiming that I had set her up.My stepsister was capable of everything cruel. My muscles cramped at the thought. If it wasn't for his voice to break my thoughts, I would have stayed there for a long while."Is that mine?"Shoving the thought off my head, I nodded. Placing the tray on the table."I saw another wound on your arm. Is it a daily routine to go around and get yourself harmed?"He laughed and my heart sank again."It is not my fault that people want to hunt a beast."You are not a beast, Edward! You are a man!At least, I saw him as a man, perhaps cruel to others, but it was his way to survive and protect himself. His world was wilder than mine or as wild as mine. But we chose different ways.Ah, what a

Johnathan's POV~My brother was a wretched vulnerable d*ck I could smash down at any time. Why was I so scared of him or bothered to hear about his new achievement?I knew he would lose it to me with his life. Conceivably remembering how Elenore started blaming me over the position annoyed me. Moreover, that beast had such a precious woman by his side because of me, and they were not even married.I sat on my swivel chair and started my system to check the files. It was a busy business day. I had to prove myself.My Secretary knocked on the door, wishing to come in."Get in, Raya!"She was very pretty but not my type. I liked more delicate and woman-tempered ones. Raya was cold and never attempted to seduce me. She was focused on her job, and it made me trust her."Sir, I received this a few minutes ago!"She put a file in front of me and at the same time a message popped up on my phone's screen.I was waiting for my men to confirm Edward's death, so willingly I opened the message box

Edward's POV~I was on my way back home and couldn't get rid of the resentment my grandma injected into me. I could see how serious she was to menace me.Each word she uttered came to strike me like a thunderbolt. I had no clue this far she would go. John used her emotions and hatred to force her against me.I sighed and leaned my head back. This unhealthy family of mine shouldn't harm Olive. She dreamed of being a nurse and helping others. And I dreamed of having her by my side.Was it love? I had never loved a woman! I couldn't imagine myself living without her."Sir, since we left the mansion, someone has been following us. Soon we'll reach the bridge to the island."I looked back and saw how close the car was. I knew that face. That was Elenore Levine!A sneer stretched along my face.Why was she following me?"Do you wish to get rid of her?"I shook my head upon seeing how eagerly she was following me. Ignoring and turning her down felt so good. If she bothered Olive, I would giv