All Chapters of Your Heart Beats for Another: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

10 Chapters

Chapter 1

"Get out. You really think you can make a move on your best friend's boyfriend?"My husband, Hudson Lynwood, threw a glass at me in disgust. It shattered against my forehead, and blood oozed out of the wound."Jovi, I think you should step out for now. Don't provoke him. I'm worried his heart won't be able to take it."Quincey Stryker cowered softly in my husband's arms, looking at me pleadingly. I looked at them, wrapped in their unshakable love. They seemed inseparable. My heart was torn apart as pain hit me in broken pieces. One was my husband of two years, and the other was my best friend since college years.Hudson had been born with a heart condition. He now had the heart of Quincey's boyfriend, Maverick Goldstein, who had died in a car crash. After the surgery, Hudson insisted he was Maverick.I forced a smile and set a container of healthy food on the table next to the hospital bed."Quincey, I spent three hours making this food. Make sure Hudson eats it."I went to th

Chapter 2

When I got back, Hudson was already asleep. He had just been discharged from the hospital and still needed time to recover.Quincey came out of Hudson's room and reassured me, "Jovi, don't worry. As long as Maverick's heart doesn't reject Hudson's body, I'll return him to you."But the next day, Quincey collapsed and was hospitalized. When I hurried to the hospital, the first thing I was greeted with was Hudson's heavy slap. "Jovienne, you poisoned Quincey? You vicious woman!""Don't blame Jovi, Hudson. It's my own fault for eating something bad," Quincey said as she got out of bed, stopping Hudson from attacking me.When Hudson saw Quincey, who was on the verge of collapsing, he disregarded me and rushed forward to catch her in his arms."Quincey, you're too kind. You don't need to protect her."I covered my cheek, feeling heartbroken, as I looked at Hudson."Hudson, do you still remember when you proposed to me, you promised you wouldn't let anyone bully me? Now, you're the on

Chapter 3

Since I promised Mirelle Lynwood I'd take good care of Hudson, I still went to the market. Mirelle was Hudson's elder sister. She grew up with us in the orphanage, but her life ended at 23.It happened when she was working part-time at a bar. The owner drugged her and assaulted her.When Mirelle called, Hudson and I ran out of class without a second thought.On the hotel bed, Mirelle lay there in her birthday suit, broken. Blood poured from between her legs and wrists, staining everything in crimson darkness.I quickly grabbed the blanket, hands shaking as I covered her up. I could feel my heart racing as I held her, and I could feel her slipping away."Jovi, I won't be able to protect you anymore. I can't bear the thought of leaving Hudson. Please… take care of him for me. Hudson, I know how you feel about Jovi. Be nice to her, or I won't be able to rest even after I'm gone."I saw Hudson's bloodshot eyes, which were filled with rage, and his fists were clenched so tightly his v

Chapter 4

When I got back, Hudson wasn't home."Jov, Hudson really is Maverick. I know it's hard for you to accept it. But Maverick came back to me. As my best friend, shouldn't you be happy for me?"With a chuckle, Quincey swirled the wine in her glass and looked at me with disdain. I didn't understand why Quincey had become like this. We got along so well throughout four years of college. We practically shared everything with each other. And she knew perfectly well what Hudson meant to me."Why pretend? If you love Maverick so much, why won't you let go of Hudson? Is it really just because Hudson has Maverick's heart?""Jovienne, after all these years, do you still not understand me?"Quincey let out a long sigh and looked at me regretfully. "If Hudson sees you hurt me, do you think he'll still stay with you?"As the door lock turned, Quincey smugly smashed her wineglass and picked up a shard to slash her own arm without hesitation. Blood ran down her arm.Before I could even react, s

Chapter 5

I stayed at Gideon's place for a few days to recover, and Hudson never contacted me even once.On the other hand, Gideon was out early and back late every day. Yet, he never failed to bring delicious food for me. Once I started feeling better, I went back to the house Hudson and I had shared.That shabby 540-square-foot apartment had drained every penny of our savings over four years."Jovi, I promise I'll buy you a luxurious house someday." Hudson's earnest promise still seemed so fresh in my mind. But why had everything changed?I pulled out my key and went inside, only to see Hudson there."Hudson? Are you…"I was filled with hope as I walked over quickly, hugging him from behind. I felt his body stiffen, his hands awkwardly hovering before he finally shoved me off with force."Jovienne, I'm sorry if I ever caused you trouble before, but I can only be Maverick." Hudson turned and pulled a piece of paper from his pocket, saying coldly, "Sign this."I stared at the divorce pap

Chapter 6

After I endured in silence for a while, Quincey got bored. And I finally had the chance to go to Lumina Group with them."Before my boyfriend passed away, he gave all his shares to me. Now, I'm the chairwoman of the company. I'm not in good health, so Hudson is temporarily taking over as acting chairman."I watched Quincey's decisiveness and calmness in the boardroom. Indeed, I didn't know my best friend at all.I saw Hudson sit confidently in the center of the group, issuing orders with authority. The directors, who had been whispering just a moment ago, gradually fell silent."Hudson, is this really you? Is this the purpose behind your insistence on being Maverick?" I wondered.I watched the two of them standing up high, looking down at everything. When did you start to join forces secretly?Of course, I also noticed someone quietly sending messages. This person had once appeared at Gideon's house.…"Gideon, they've already gotten the agreement from all the directors. I assu

Chapter 7

Gideon sat down and put his arm around my shoulder, looking at Hudson provocatively."If you don't mind being with my sloppy second, go ahead." Although I was prepared, hearing Hudson's indifferent voice still made me feel a little sad."Quincey, let's go eat your favorite chocolate cake." Hudson looked at Quincey with a loving gaze, and Quincey shyly nodded before kissing his cheek.Just as Hudson grabbed Quincey's hand and was about to leave, Gideon asked, "Hudson, how about a basketball game? A contest between men."I didn't know why Hudson agreed. His heart couldn't handle such intense activity. I felt uneasy watching the two of them clash on the basketball court.I could see the murderous intent in their eyes."Jovienne, Hudson's never fought for you, right?"Quincey leaned toward me, her gaze fixed on Hudson on the basketball court, seeming unconcerned."Oh? So now he's Hudson and not Maverick?" I snorted."It doesn't matter who he is, as long as he's mine."I wanted to

Chapter 8

Yes, I changed the documents. Aside from the part about Quincey tampering with Gideon's brakes and causing his accident—which was true—everything else was not only false but also forged by me.I even created another copy of the equity transfer agreement, but this time, the recipient wasn't Quincey. It was Hudson.Gideon didn't understand why I would help Hudson instead of getting revenge when I had such a good chance. He didn't know what Hudson meant to me.That board meeting ended in a crushing defeat for Gideon."Why?" Gideon asked me with a bitter smile."I'll give you an explanation when the time comes," I replied. I couldn't look at him, feeling guilty. I remembered every bit of the trust and care he'd shown me.Hudson really did have a leader's mind—maybe it was because he'd been through too much. His thinking was deeper and steadier. Under his leadership, Lumina Group rose to another level.But now, he was the only one at the top because Quincey had been arrested for atte

Chapter 9

Hudson let go of me, his expression darkening. "Why? Don't tell me you've really fallen for Gideon."I looked at Hudson. He felt unfamiliar to me."None of this was ever really ours. And we've already accomplished what we set out to do, haven't we?"I still had the documents in my hands. As long as I turned on him, Hudson wouldn't be able to hold onto everything he had now. But I forgot—he was the one I grew up with, the one I fell in love with, and the one I married.He knew me as well as I knew him. Whatever I was plotting in my head, he could see right through it. Hence, Hudson put me under house arrest."Jovi, do you remember what I said? I said I'd give you a bigger, more luxurious house to live in. Look, I did it."Hudson walked over and gently wrapped his arms around me, burying his head in my chest. He was looking for my approval and recognition."Hudson, those things were never truly ours. Can't we just go back to the way we were?" I pleaded as I held him close."Jovie

Chapter 10

I saw the pain in Hudson's eyes."Why did you choose him over me? You were just standing so firmly on my side." Hudson shouted at me, his voice raw.It was as though I had committed some unforgivable sin. His eyes were full of disappointment as he looked at me."Hudson, please. Let's stop this. We already used Gideon to avenge Mirelle. We can go back to the simple, happy days we used to have."I stared at him through my tears. If I could, I'd give anything to be the one to die back then. Seeing my tears, Hudson panicked."Jovi, don't cry." He quickly comforted me as if he were trying to convince himself as well. "Jovi, I can give you a better life. Those tough, broke years are behind us. We just have to take care of Gideon."My eyes widened in disbelief as I watched Hudson pull a dagger from behind his back."Come here, Jovi. Come to me. Don't forget Mirelle asked you to take care of me."Hudson tried to coax me gently, reaching out a hand. I found myself slowly and involuntari

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