All Chapters of The Last Gift: Chapter 1 - Chapter 8

8 Chapters

Chapter 1

Viola Smith's POVThe doctor looked at me with pity as I swallowed a heavy dose of painkillers.Three days left to live. That was what they had told me.I took the elevator up to the VIP floor. My dad, Charlie Smith, was slicing fruit for Jane. Meanwhile, my mom, Wendy Carter, was curled up beside her, watching a movie.The moment I opened the door, the happy chatter stopped."Didn't you say you were on your deathbed this morning? What now? No one believed your lie, so you came back to pick on Jane again?"Viola, from this moment on, your father and I aren't leaving Jane's side. You won't get another chance to hurt her," Mom said coldly, stepping in front of the bed to block me."We're the Smith family—nobles of Moonfall Pack. We have standards, and we're respected. But you? You've always been hot-tempered and jealous. You even faked being sick just to steal the Miracle Elixir meant for Jane!"Dad stood beside Mom, just as defensive, like a hen guarding their chick.And behind

Chapter 2

My heart sank, and for a second, I thought I had misheard."You agreed to it?"Leo looked uncomfortable at my response. "Viola, Jane may not be your real sister, but she's been part of this family since your parents adopted her. You want her to get better, don't you?"He paused, like he was choosing his words carefully. "We're just going through the Marking Ceremony. The witch says it'll help Jane recover faster, as it'll lift her mood. It won't change anything between us. I'm still your mate and Mark's dad."Before I could respond, Mark spoke up. "Mommy, Aunt Jane's really upset. The doctor said it's bad for her health. So please agree with Dad, okay?"I stared at them both.One was the man I had loved for years, the other my son.I had given everything to both of them. Every piece of me. As a mate, as a mother. I had sacrificed it all.Why were they treating me like this?Why would they betray my love, just for Jane?I stood there silently for a long time.What did it matter now? I w

Chapter 3

"Viola, you're here."When we arrived at the hospital room, Jane was watching a movie, her complexion undeniably worse than mine. If anything, she looked like the one who was seriously ill.Despite her warm greeting, the challenge in her eyes—that unmissable arrogance—cut sharper than any blade."Viola, thanks for handing the company over to me. Don't worry, I'll make it even more successful.""With Jane managing the company, you won't have to work so hard. You'll still get your share of the profits, and it'll be so much easier for you," Mom added, grabbing my hand with a smile.I forced a smile back. "Yeah, I agree. That's why I'm going to hand over all my assets to Jane to manage. That way, I can relax."Everyone froze, shocked. They knew just how much that was worth."Viola, are you serious? Even the trust fund in the bank?" Leo's voice was a mix of shock and confusion.I was puzzled. Jane had always wanted everything I had, and the whole family was always there to support h

Chapter 4

I pressed my hand to my mouth, trying not to cry out loud, and quietly stepped out of the hospital room. I didn't know where to go.I had one day left to live.I thought about going for a walk by the beach, but it was so far away, and I didn't have the strength. Was I dying already? But it wasn't time yet. What should I do?In a daze, I dialed a number.The next thing I knew, I woke up to the sound of a familiar voice—Selena Hunt, my best friend. She had rushed all the way from Horizon Pack's territory to see me.We met in college. Back then, she never liked Leo. She always thought he wasn't good enough for me, and that he didn't deserve my love. We fought about it back then, and I didn't listen to her.She didn't come to my Marking Ceremony.I knew I shouldn't have called her. But she was the only one I could trust now."What have you done to yourself? You're almost dead! Where is your mate?! You always told me how happy your family was. But now look at you!"Selena cried as she sp

Chapter 5

-Jane's POVI was watching TV when the door to my hospital room opened."Why are you here?" I asked.It was my biological father, Jeremy Ziegler. I felt both scared and disgusted when I saw him.He smirked and looked me up and down. "What do you think I'm here for? Money. I need ten thousand dollars. I'm out of cash."If I hadn't dumped you at the orphanage, how would you have ended up with the Smith family?""I hurled a glass at him with a snarl. "No money? Then you come crawling to me—again? You've got hands and legs, go earn it yourself! What right do you have? You never raised me!"He raised an eyebrow and looked at me with a challenge. "If you don't give me the money, I'll tell everyone what you did to Viola."If I don't have money, I'll do whatever it takes."I deflated like a punctured balloon, defiance leaking out of me. Those secrets couldn't see the light—no matter the cost.I bit out through gritted teeth, "Fine. But you'll have to wait until I'm discharged and take over th

Chapter 6

Jane's POVI went back to the hospital, and soon my parents and Leo arrived.I pretended to ask, "Mom, Dad, you're here! Have you seen Viola? I called her to ask about the company, but she didn't answer."Dad shook his head, looking upset. "That girl… After handing over the company, she still throws tantrums? Just wait till I teach her a lesson! Doesn't she realize how much work goes into a transfer? And now she won't even pick up her phone?"As Dad spoke, he called Viola. At first, the call went through. But by the third try, it went straight to voicemail.Dad frowned. "Now she's turned her phone off! Pulling a disappearing act, huh?""She must be throwing another tantrum, no doubt. Who even knows what set her off this time? Years of this drama, and she still hasn't outgrown it!"Mom also snatched up her phone, fingers jabbing at the screen as she fired off a terse message. [Viola, get back here. Now.]It was clear to me that my parents were growing increasingly frustrated wit

Chapter 7

Wendy's POVI lay in bed, but I was somehow unable to sleep."What's wrong?" Charlie asked."I still can't reach Viola. Her phone is off, and I'm worried."Charlie shook his head. "She's probably just mad. She's not answering calls or messages, and I tried to mind-link her, but she ignored me. That girl has such a temper!"He thought Viola was just angry and avoiding us on purpose, but I had a bad feeling—a feeling I couldn't shake.In the past, even if Viola was upset, she wouldn't go more than a day without contacting us. She would always call or respond, even if she had turned off her phone. She would never block the link between us—we were the ones who did.But this time, it felt different.I remembered when Viola had left a few days ago, right after she had Jane sign the transfer papers. We had all been so elated, until we realized she hadn't just stepped out. She had vanished.It wasn't like her at all.What if something had happened to her?"How long has it been sin

Chapter 8

Leo's POVWendy had passed out, so I told Charlie to take her to the hospital. Clutching the few belongings the police had returned to me—Viola’s phone and a handful of signed transfer agreements—I rushed after them.At the hospital, Charlie stared at the documents."Viola... is this all she left behind?" Charlie was crying, tears streaming down his face as he looked at the documents—company shares transfer agreements and the bank trust fund transfer."Dad, Grandpa, Grandma, look at this!"Mark was holding up a phone. "Someone's sending nasty texts to Mommy! This is so wrong!"The screen showed a text message: [Viola, your parents, mate, and son all belong to me now. You can't compete with me. I'll take everything you own!][Viola, don't think ignoring me will make this go away! Didn't you say you'd give me the company? Why does the ownership still belong to you?][Viola, you lied to me! I'm going to tell Mom and Dad you've been picking on me!][Viola, are you dead out there?

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