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Chapter 1

Inside the study, Vincent Arnault and Dr. Andrew Linacre were still arguing, not even bothering to keep their voices down."I care about Sophia's health too," Vincent insisted. "That's why I called you. You're my most trusted friend and a top doctor. If anything happens, you'll handle it."Andrew sighed. "If Sophia ever finds out you married her just to use her blood for Emma... that you're planning to use your future kid's umbilical cord blood to cure Emma's leukemia... Do you have any idea how much that would destroy her? She actually loves you.""She'll never find out," Vincent said, shutting him down."And when Emma's better? You gonna divorce Sophia and marry her?""We'll deal with that later." This time, his voice wavered.Silence.Andrew popped open a bottle of wine and poured himself a drink. "Sophia's fiancé ditched her the second he learned about her rare blood type."Then, by some sick twist of fate, he found your post on the dark web looking for her blood. So, he ju

Chapter 2

A knock at the door. Vincent's voice followed."Sophia, are you asleep?"I wiped my tears, forced my face into place, and stayed silent.When I didn't answer, he just walked in. No hesitation.Our eyes met. Shock flickered in his, but he covered it fast, slipping into his usual act. "You're still awake? Why didn't you answer me?"I smiled, bright and easy. "I was watching videos. Didn't hear you. Hey, what's Andrew doing here so late?"Behind him, Andrew was already sweating. "Uh... well, you know... Vincent and I haven't caught up in a while, so I stopped by. You don't mind, right?""Of course not. You're always welcome." I grinned.My clueless act seemed to put Vincent at ease. He stepped closer, wrapping an arm around me. "Did you drink the milk? It's good for sleep."Milk laced with sleeping pills. Yeah, real helpful.I sneered inside but kept up the act. "Yeah, but my stomach was off. I threw up."Vincent tensed. "Threw up? Are you... pregnant? Andrew, check her."Andr

Chapter 3

As Vincent's soft breathing turned into light snores, I carefully reached for his phone, pressing his finger against the sensor to unlock it.His messages with Emma Ortega popped up immediately.Vincent: [Good news—Sophia might be pregnant. Once we get the baby's umbilical cord blood, you'll be cured.]Emma: [Really? That's amazing! When I'm healthy again, what do you plan to do with her and the child?]Vincent: [Don't worry. Once everything is over, I'll send them away. They won't interfere with your life.]Emma: [She loves you so much. Will she really leave willingly?]Vincent: [If she refuses, I'll threaten her with her family and friends.]Emma: [Vincent, you're so good to me... I'm sorry for dragging you down, forcing you to marry a woman you don't love.]Vincent: [As long as you're happy and healthy, I'd do anything.]After tucking me in with sweet words, he turned right around and whispered love to someone else.I opened his photo album. The screen filled with images o

Chapter 4

"Sophia, finally! I've been waiting forever!"The second I stepped in, Vincent was on me, pressing hot kisses all over my face."What's got you so hyped?" I asked, pretending I didn't know."Our baby, of course! Do you know how happy I am? Best day of my life. We're having a child—a child with your blood. I hope they take after you." He was practically wagging his tail like an overexcited golden retriever."So why'd you call me to your office?""To give you a reward!" He pulled me toward his desk. "Look, I already told the lawyers to transfer some properties to you. This is where you and the baby will live."I scanned the documents, my stomach tightening with every word.Vincent had gifted Emma oceanfront villas and luxury apartments downtown. And me? A basic house in the countryside. Not awful by normal standards, but compared to what Emma had? A slap in the face.I latched onto the flaw in his words. "I'll be living there with the baby? Aren't we all supposed to live together

Chapter 5

When Vincent walked in and saw the suitcases, his face went ghost-white. "You running away?""Something like that."He grabbed my hand, all wounded sincerity. "I know I was harsh, but I just—I lost it when I found out you weren't pregnant. I love you so much. Emma's only here temporarily—she'll leave soon."I shook off his hand and kept packing.He added, "You think something's going on with Emma? You're overthinking. She's just the daughter of an important business partner. This is business, that's all.""I don't care what she is. It doesn't matter anymore."Vincent exhaled sharply. "You're really upset about this, huh?" His voice dropped, all soft and pleading. "Darling, I love you. I've never loved anyone else. Right now, we need the Ortega Group's support, but once we're stable, I'll cut ties with her, okay?"His eyes told the perfect love story.I kept packing.Vincent's patience snapped. "Fine. Go stay somewhere else and cool off. You're being paranoid."Honestly, marry

Chapter 6

In Averland, I had my own house, a solid job, and a new social circle. No one was stealing my blood. Life was good.Every now and then, my recording app would play Vincent's voice, sharp with frustration."Sophia still hasn't come back?"Kevin's reply was calm. "Mr. Arnault, she immigrated to Averland. Looks like she really doesn't want to return.""Impossible." Vincent still believed I'd never leave him.Some time later, his voice came through again."She really left."Emma's voice followed. "So what? If she's gone, we'll find someone else. No way she's the only person in the country with that blood type.""No, I have to find her and bring her home.""Vincent, just divorce her already and marry me. We can buy what I need at a high price. Money fixes everything. Honestly, I never understood why you married her. You could've just kept her as a mistress.""I can't live without her. My heart feels empty. Every time I close my eyes, all I see is her—when she's happy, when she's a

Chapter 7

Vincent stood in front of me, yet he felt like a stranger.The polished, put-together man I once knew was gone. His hair was a mess, his eyes bloodshot, and his face rough with stubble. He looked wrecked.I stepped around him. He blocked me again."I don't get it. We had one argument, and you up and left—moved to Averland. Did you ever even love me?"I met his desperate gaze and almost laughed. 'Do liars eventually believe their own lies?'"I wasn't gonna spell it out, but let's be real—I was too naive, too stupid. I know why you married me. My rare blood type. You needed a walking blood bank for Emma."His face drained of color. I didn't stop. "If you'd just asked, I would've donated. But you drugged me. Stole from me."Do you even get how terrifying that was? I spent nights wondering if I'd fall asleep and never wake up—just another body you drained dry."Tell me, how the hell was I supposed to stay with you after that?"Vincent went pale, sweat beading on his forehead. His

Chapter 8

Afraid that Vincent would come looking for me again, I took an extended leave, moved, and barely stepped outside.Through the recording pen app, I listened as the arguments got nastier by the day."Vincent, have you lost your mind? Without my family's backing, your company's doomed!""I've made up my mind, Emma. We're done. Once you move out, I'm turning your suite into Sophia's entertainment lounge."Disgusting."Mr. Arnault, employees are panicking. Many have already quit.""Let them.""Sir, Ortega Group just poached several senior execs. Management's a mess.""What? Unbelievable.""Mr. Arnault, your parents are furious. They might cut you off and hand Arnault Corp to your sister. You should patch things up with Ms. Ortega—if the company falls, your wife will have even less reason to return.""I know. But I already failed Sophia once—I won't let her down again."...Vincent's world was crashing down. He'd lost so much for me.I sighed. Love that comes too late is like mo

Chapter 9

Vincent met Emma's gaze, but whatever tenderness he once had was long gone. His voice was ice."Perfect timing. Prove to her there's nothing between us."Emma scoffed. "You drained her blood for me. Now you're throwing me away for her? Pathetic."Vincent didn't answer.Her eyes darkened. "If I can't have Vincent, neither can you. Die, you wretched woman!"Before I could react, she pulled out a knife.I froze. The blade came straight at me—Then, a sickening stab.But no pain.Vincent had stepped in front of me. Blood spilled, staining the floor.Even as he staggered, his eyes locked onto mine. "You okay? Did she hurt you?"I shook my head. Only then did his eyes finally close.***The cops dragged Emma away as she shrieked profanities."You filthy witch! Lunatic! I'll kill you one day!"I scoffed. "You're a patient. Instead of resting, you ran all the way here to commit murder? You got a death wish?""Why do you get everything I want? A healthy body, Vincent's love—I ev

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