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CHAPTER 041

ANNA'S POV The glass of champagne was finally empty, a single drop sliding down the rim before falling off. I held the glass up just slightly, my fingers relaxed as if dismissing it from my presence. The waiter rushed over immediately—he practically appeared beside me, like he had been waiting for the exact second I finished. He took the glass from my hand with both hands, his eyes darting between me and the stunned man in front of me. “Don’t ever put your hands on me again.” I said, each word sharp, my voice cutting through the muffled noise of the room like a blade dipped in venom. “You little…” Melissa said The rage building up in James’ eyes was almost visible, burning like a small fire about to erupt into something dangerous. His jaw tightened, and I noticed the way his hands began twitching, the tendons in his wrist stretching the skin like he was seconds away from losing control. Awwnnn, did I hit a nerve? Good. He raised his hand suddenly, fast and aimed directly for my

CHAPTER 042

ANNA'S POV The whole ceremony had finally come to an end, and the large hall that had been filled with people just an hour ago was now slowly emptying. Mom and Dad didn’t waste time; they decided to head home almost immediately after the last group of guests left. They both looked exhausted, especially Mom, and even though she didn’t say it out loud, I knew the long day had drained her. I hugged them both before they left, telling them I would call once everything was done. I had already told Dan earlier that he was going to contact James very soon, but I wanted to give it at least a day before I made any decisions about buying the shares. Everything had gone smoother than I expected today, and even though I acted calm the entire time, I needed some breathing space before stepping into another decision. I hadn’t seen Isabel since the moment Ryan decided to step in and James left. At first, I assumed she went to the bathroom, but as the minutes passed, I realized I might be wrong. I

CHAPTER 043

BELLA’S POV The sudden sharp pain in my abdomen woke me up from my sleep, cutting straight through the little rest I managed to get. It felt like someone drove a knife right into my stomach and twisted it for fun. My eyes slowly peeled open, heavy and tired, as I stared blankly at the ceiling above me. For a moment I didn’t even move, I just breathed through the pain, waiting for it to reduce a little before sitting up. My hand shakily reached for my phone beside me on the bed, and when the screen lit up, I saw the time. Already evening. Somehow, I had slept the entire day again without even realizing it. And the painful part? I hadn’t eaten anything since morning. Not a single bite. A wave of dizziness hit me as I placed my palm on my forehead, squeezing my eyes shut. The headache was like someone repeatedly hitting my skull with a drumstick, the pounding sharp and merciless. When I finally forced myself to sit up, I scanned my room and almost turned away from how horrible it look

CHAPTER 044

BELLA'S POV I made up my mind to stand up on my feet and dragged myself out of the room. Staying in bed wasn’t helping, the pain was only getting worse and the hunger was beginning to feel like claws scraping the inside of my stomach. If I didn’t eat something soon, I knew I would faint in my sleep, and waking up on the floor again wasn’t something I wanted to experience twice. The moment I stood up, my head spun violently. I reached out quickly, grabbing the edge of the bedside table. My fingers shook as I held on, my breathing uneven. I tried again, taking one slow step forward, then another. By the third step, my legs almost gave out and I had to grab the wardrobe to keep myself from crashing to the floor. Three times. I almost fell three times before I even made it out of my room. Each step felt like I was dragging a body that wasn’t mine anymore. A constant reminder that something inside me was wrong. I leaned against the wall, waiting for the dizziness to pass, counting my

CHAPTER 045

ANNA'S POV Today was the opening of my pharmaceutical company, and no matter how many times I reminded myself of that fact, it still didn’t feel entirely real. Right now, the biggest pharmaceutical company everyone talked about was still the one I used to work for with James, before everything went wrong and I lost my job in the most humiliating way possible. That company had once felt like my future, my pride, something I poured years of my life into until it was ripped away from me without mercy. But today was different. Today, I wasn’t standing under anyone’s shadow. Today, I was about to own my own company. And if everything worked out just as planned, then I would finally be able to do what had driven me into this industry in the first place — to reach out and help the less privileged, the people who stayed sick for months or even years simply because they didn’t have the money to treat themselves. People who were ignored because saving them wasn’t “profitable enough.” A smal

CHAPTER 046

ANNA'S POV “That’s really humble of you to do so, ma’am, and if it works then everyone would remember your name as something more.” The reporter said as she finally took her seat, her eyes lingering on me for a brief second before she adjusted the papers on her lap. I gave a short nod in response, my hands resting calmly by my sides even though my shoulders were starting to feel stiff from standing there for so long. Before I could even take a breath, another hand went up in the air. Then another. It seemed like I was going to be answering a lot of questions today whether I wanted to or not. I pointed lightly in the direction of one of the raised hands, giving a small nod to let her know she could speak. “A quick question,” the reporter said as she stood up, her voice confident, almost sharp. “Research shows that you were once in a relationship with the current managing director of Greenleaf Med years ago, and now you’re building a pharmaceutical company that looks just as good an

CHAPTER 047

BELLA'S POV I stepped out of the shower, taking a small, shaky breath as my wet feet touched the cold floor. My legs felt like jelly, weak and unsteady, and I had to grab the edge of the bed to steady myself before slowly lowering down to sit. I had been standing for far too long already, and I knew that if I pushed myself even a little more, my body would give up on me completely. I sat there for a moment, shoulders slumped, water dripping from my hair onto my worn-out nightdress and the mattress beneath me. Now that I had taken my bath, the smell in the room would reduce at least a little. That alone gave me a strange sense of relief. I hated that smell more than anything — it reminded me of how my body was no longer cooperating with me the way it used to. If I could just gather enough strength later, I would clean the room properly. I needed to. I was tired of living in this kind of condition, tired of waking up every day feeling ashamed of my own body and surroundings. I didn’t

CHAPTER 048

BELLA'S POV “Why wouldn’t it be hard to believe? This is a medication that hospitals sell for thousands of dollars, and now someone out of nowhere just pops out and says they’re selling theirs for just two hundred dollars?” my mom said, her tone filled with doubt as she stared at the phone screen. “Can we have a seat in the living room? I’m already tired,” I said, turning away before she could add another long lecture. My legs felt weak again, the kind of weakness that came without warning and made me feel older than I actually was. She followed behind me, and I carefully lowered myself onto the couch, letting my back sink into it like I had just run a marathon. The living room smelled faintly of cleaning detergent and old furniture, but it was better than the room I had just left. “It’s not our business if the person sells it for even five dollars,” I said, resting my head against the back of the couch. “The good thing is we can afford this now. I’m not gonna die, I can be cured.

CHAPTER 049

JAMES’ POV I sat there at the dining table, the early morning light passing through the blinds and casting long lines across the polished surface. It was barely 8 am, yet the house was already alive. I could hear movement from the kitchen, the low voices of the staff as they went about their duties like clockwork. Everyone was awake. Everyone except Melissa. She was still upstairs, fast asleep, wrapped in sheets like she owned the world. And knowing her, she wasn’t going to wake up anytime soon either. What a wife she was. I scoffed quietly, pushing my chair back a little as the thought of her irritated me even more. Every time we argued, this was one of the things I brought up. Since the day Melissa and I got married, she had never made breakfast for me. Not once. Not even on days when the staff were off or running late. Yes, we had maids. Yes, we had cooks. But was it really too much to ask for her to try just once? If she had done it even one time, it would have made a diffe

CHAPTER 050

RYAN'S POV “I thought it was just me overthinking everything, but I honestly think I’m starting to feel something, and I know it might still be small, but I know something is there,” I said to Dan, who sat next to me as we had tea outside my estate in the evening. Even as the words left my mouth, I wondered if I should have said them at all. I wasn’t the type to talk about feelings, not like this. For years, emotions had been something I kept locked away, buried under responsibilities, business meetings, and family expectations. Saying it out loud made it feel real, and that scared me more than I wanted to admit. Dan took a slow sip of his tea before responding, studying me like he was trying to confirm something he had suspected for a long time. “We’ve known each other for years, Ryan. I’ve tried matching you with all the ladies that I know possible, but you always seem to turn them down because you’re not interested. At some point, I thought that you were actually gay, so I’m su

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