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Outside the hospital, luxury cars pulled up one after another.Cecilia's identity was no longer what it used to be.She was no longer the illegitimate daughter thrown out of the house years ago—she was now the sole legal heir to MT Group's chairman.And with that shift, MT Group's standing skyrocketed.The moment news spread that the chairman of MT Group had been in a serious accident, representatives from major corporations rushed over—on the surface to "offer support," but in truth to assess the situation and see whether there was chaos to profit from.Photographers crowded the narrow entrance, turning it into a wall of flashing lights. Each time a high-end car arrived, the barrage of clicks and flashes intensified like a sudden storm.When the representative of SCA Group arrived—Nick—camera shutters went berserk. The atmosphere hit its peak the instant he stepped out of his car.Dozens of microphones and cameras aimed at him. Nick let out the faintest sigh.He must have been cursed

Eleanor's eyes flew wide open, her mind going blank.She instinctively tried to push Nick away, but her arms felt weak and useless.Nick forced her lips apart, greedily taking her breath as if he had been starved of it. That hollow ache inside him finally filled; the suffocating restlessness finally eased.Yes. This. This was the feeling he'd been chasing.He didn't know how long the kiss lasted.Eleanor finally snapped back to herself. She shoved Nick away with all her strength, stumbling back as she covered her lips with trembling fingers.Her voice shook as she shouted,"What—what is wrong with you?! Are you insane?!"Nick was panting hard, his eyes wild and desperate. He pressed both hands against his chest, his face pale and contorted."I know it looks crazy," he rasped, "but I swear, I don't know if I've been poisoned."His voice cracked with strain."It's like some addict going into withdrawal. This—" He pounded a fist lightly against his chest. "—this hurts like hell when it h

The VIP suite on the top floor was overflowing with flowers—bouquets from every major corporation, stacked so high they nearly formed a wall.The moment someone stepped inside, a heavy wave of fragrance washed over them, so thick it felt like it clung to their shoes.White lilies, pink roses, and a variety of exotic flowers filled the room, transforming the sterile hospital space into something that looked almost like a greenhouse.But the beauty was only surface deep.These flowers were nothing more than hollow gestures—performances of sympathy from business partners who cared far more about appearances than about the man lying in the bed.Cecilia pushed open the door. The temperature and humidity inside were controlled to perfection.On the bed, Edward lay motionless, eyes closed. The monitors beside him beeped steadily, a faint, rhythmic pulse of sound.Tubes were inserted into his body, each one connected to a machine quietly keeping him alive.At first glance, the scene was almos

Liam looked at the photo on the screen, a faint curve lifting the corner of his mouth.“Not bad. Send me the whole set later.”“Your father actually allows you to behave this recklessly?” Albert’s tone carried clear disapproval.“He allows it because he knows I’m not being reckless.” Liam settled into the chair, his voice calm and certain. “I intend to spend my life with her.”“Do you even understand how long a lifetime is?” Albert’s gaze sharpened.“Longer than my mother’s or my uncle’s, I hope,” Liam replied quietly.The old man stiffened. He shook his head helplessly.“I need you to think carefully. Your mother was even more stubborn than you, and look where that got her—played for a fool her entire life.”“That’s because she loved the wrong man,” Liam said steadily. “Not everyone is as lucky as Cecilia—she met me.”Albert froze for a beat before chuckling despite himself.Liam continued, “I’m not cold, and I’m not unfaithful. I won’t betray her. I believe she’ll grow old with me,

Robin pressed his lips together, the smile finally fading from his face. Just when Nick thought he was about to give in, Robin suddenly grew serious.“Threatening me won’t work. I really can’t tell you. Just get Liam back here as soon as possible.”“Why not?” Nick frowned. “What could possibly be something I can’t know?”Robin gave him a long, cold look.“He left you with something simple to handle, and you still managed to mess it up—badly. You let Cecilia take such a heavy blow that she passed out.”Nick froze.He was being blamed?How? He’d done exactly what Liam told him!Robin saw the dissatisfaction written all over his face and sighed.“Forget it. Even if I explain, you won’t get it. Just don’t set her off again.”“Set her off? What are you even talking about? I just had dinner delivered!”“Do you know what happened at the hospital today?” Robin leaned against his desk. “Edward’s in a vegetative state. Margaret’s severely injured but will live. For her, that’s the worst possibl