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Chapter 1

When my boyfriend, Simon Hepworth, got down on one knee for the 66th time, I was finally moved by his persistence and said yes.But on the eve of our wedding, he dropped a bombshell on me. He told me he wanted to have a child with his stepsister, Fiona Hepworth.Have a baby with his own sister? How absurd was that?I refused outright, and we got into a huge fight. But I never could've imagined what came next.On our wedding day, I stood waiting at the altar for three hours, bouquet in my hands. But Simon never showed up. Guests were getting restless, demanding to know when the ceremony would start.I frantically dialed Simon's number for the 18th time. This time, he finally answered.But before I could say a word, his irritated voice came through the line. "Didn't I tell you I'm taking Fiona to the hospital today for our IVF appointment? Why are you being so unreasonable?"My fingers tightened around the fabric of my wedding dress as I shouted back, "Why today of all days? Is sh

Chapter 2

After making sure my father was okay, I returned to Simon's villa to pack my things and leave.Simon and I had known each other since our schooling days. We'd been together for ten years. In those ten years, he never stopped proposing, and I kept turning him down.Back in school, I wanted to focus on my studies, so I said no. After graduation, I was busy building my career, so I still said no.Thinking it was because I looked down on his family background, he made a promise to me. "I'll succeed and give you the life you deserve." He worked like a madman.I was moved by his determination. I even helped him start his business. Step by step, he rose to the top, becoming the CEO of a publicly listed company.By the 66th proposal, I finally gave in to his persistence and sincerity and said yes.Who would've known that he'd suddenly tell me he wanted to have a child with Fiona, right before our wedding? I still couldn't wrap my head around it.It was true that Fiona and her mother h

Chapter 3

To celebrate Fiona's pregnancy, Simon threw a grand party. I had no way to refuse. He practically dragged me there.What I didn't expect was that the party would be held in the city's most luxurious hotel, the very same venue as our canceled wedding. Under Simon's meticulous planning, the party was even more extravagant than our wedding.The moment I stepped into the banquet hall, memories of being abandoned and publicly humiliated came crashing back. Overwhelmed with disgust, my whole body trembled as I numbly sank into a chair in a corner.Meanwhile, Simon escorted Fiona around, clinking glasses with guests. At one point, they even slow-danced as orchestra music filled the room. They looked more like a devoted husband and wife than me and him could ever be.I retracted my gaze, turning my focus to the wine glass in my hand instead. That was when a group of drunken men suddenly approached me."Hey, miss. Drinking all alone?""Hold on. Isn't she the bride who got dumped at the al

Chapter 4

I fled to the hotel restroom, hoping to find a quiet place to catch my breath. I suddenly heard the sound of muffled moans coming from inside. I looked up to see Simon and Fiona. He had her pinned against the sink, kissing her fiercely. Their faces were flushed, breaths ragged.I heard Simon's husky voice. "Baby, thank God you're okay. You really scared me.""I'm fine, Simon. It's my fault for dragging you to that concert and making you miss the wedding. That's why Ivy is so upset…""She still shouldn't have pushed you. You're already two months pregnant."My mind exploded with a deafening buzz.So, Fiona had been pregnant all along. There was no IVF appointment that day at all.Simon kissed her again. She resisted softly, pushing against his chest. "Even after everything between us, you still won't call off the engagement?"Simon went quiet. After a long pause, he kissed her again. "Didn't we agree not to talk about this? I'm destined to marry Ivy. But even after we're marr

Chapter 5

A group of bodyguards rushed forward, swiftly taking down the men who had attacked me. Someone helped me up from the ground and gently draped a coat over my shoulders.In the darkness, it took me a while to recognize him. It was Lambert, my father's most trusted assistant."Ms. Morris, are you alright?" Tears streaked my face as I shook my head. I must've looked absolutely pitiful.Lambert's eyes turned cold as he glanced at the men. "How dare you lay a hand on the Morris family's daughter? You must have a death wish."He then ordered the guards, "Take them back to the mansion. They need to learn the consequences of their actions."At once, the men fell to their knees, begging for mercy. "No, please! Let us go. We were paid to do it!""Who sent you?""It was Ms. Hepworth!"My fists clenched instinctively. It was Fiona again. Why on earth was she so set on targeting me?Lambert gave an instruction to one of the bodyguards beside him, who then immediately hurried off."Even s

Chapter 6

Meanwhile, I had already taken a flight back to my family home.The moment I walked in, Mom was there to greet me. It had been a while since I last saw her. The wrinkles on her face seemed deeper than before.Dad had been transferred to the local hospital for observation and rest. After I packed my things, Lambert and I went to visit him.I remembered how my parents had opposed me and Simon's relationship from the start. They had believed that only a man from a wealthy, distinguished family could be worthy of me. Having been bound by endless family rules since young, I had always hated the idea of "marrying within the same class".Because of that, I had a huge fight with my parents. In a blaze of anger, I left home and moved into Simon's tiny rental apartment, leaving behind a note telling my parents that I didn't want their money or their rules.Now, here I was, tail between my legs, back home.Dad was in surprisingly good spirits. He must've known I was coming and was sitting

Chapter 7

I studied finance in university, and with Lambert's help, I picked things up quickly. In my first week at the company, I already had a clear picture of the company's core business, cash flows, and potential partnerships.Lambert compiled a file of the Hepworths' recent activities and placed them on my desk. "Simon's been trying to reach you. He hasn't been managing the company much lately. Several of their projects have big holes."I raised a brow but wasn't surprised. Recently, there had been reports about suspicious people near our office, and every investigation pointed to the Hepworths. A few of those people were caught carrying letters. The letters were written by Simon to me, trying to contact me that way. The content was all the same—him pleading for forgiveness and reconciliation.I didn't bother reading them. I handed them to my underlings to be burned.I couldn't understand his reason behind doing all this. He was the one who cheated with Fiona, yet he was begging me to

Chapter 8

In his office, Simon threw his cup to the floor, with a force hard enough to shatter it."I told you, Ivy must read those letters herself! How could you let someone else burn them?"His subordinate, frightened, crouched on the floor, not daring to speak. Only after Simon vented his anger was he allowed to leave.Just then, the secretary knocked and came in. "Sir, we've received documents from the Morris family.""What?" Simon sprang up, snatching the file from the secretary's hand. "After so long… she's finally answering me…"But when he opened the file, it wasn't a reply from me. It was stacks of evidence that pointed to Fiona.There were surveillance tapes and witness statements showing she had hired thugs to harass me. There were bank records showing she had embezzled Hepworth family funds to make up for her galleries' losses. There was even proof she had paid media outlets to spread lies about the wedding and steer public opinion.Every piece of evidence was clear. And at th

Chapter 9

Looking at the gift sent by the Hepworth family, I couldn't help but smile.On the screen, Fiona's hair was a mess as she said repeatedly, "I'm sorry, Ivy."Lambert leaned in and said, "Ms. Morris, Mr. Hepworth says he wants to restart the partnership. He's hoping to meet with you next week. Shall I…""Since he's showing some sincerity, of course, I'll meet him," I said.The meeting was held at the top-floor conference room of the Morris Group tower. When I pushed open the door, Simon was already there, seated by the window. The moment he saw me, he shot to his feet, his eyes full of nervous hope."Ivy, you're finally willing to see me." He tried to reach for my arm, but I stepped aside without a word.He sat down opposite me, his tone appeasing as he spoke. "I've already made Fiona pay for what she did. The child in her belly is gone now. I swear, that night was a terrible mistake! Can you forgive me now?"I raised my eyes, my calm gaze meeting his tense one. I slid a share-tra

Chapter 10

Simon thought that signing the agreement would be enough to protect the Hepworths' assets. But he had no idea it was all part of the trap I had set for him.Through Lambert, I had already been secretly buying up shares from the company's other shareholders. Once I held the majority, I immediately called a board meeting, stripped Simon of his CEO position, and froze all of his assets.By the time Simon realized what had happened, he was already being thrown out of the building. He called me again and again, but I never picked up. He tried to barge into the Morris Group tower over and and over, only to be tossed out each time.He begged his friends for money, hoping to start over, but those friends now kept their distance from him. No one was willing to help.With nothing left, Simon clung to the little cash he still had, drowning himself in alcohol day after day. Until one night, on his way home, a familiar figure stopped him. It was Fiona. Her face was disheveled, and her face wa

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