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chapter 1

I sat quietly in front of the doctor as she explained my condition for what felt like the third time.My fingers tightened around the edge of my dress while I listened.She told me my uterine lining was naturally thin and that the baby was still unstable. Her voice was calm, but every word landed heavily in my chest.I had to be careful. Very careful.No stress. No heavy movement. No mistakes.She added that women with my condition sometimes lost their babies, and some of them found it difficult to get pregnant again.My heartbeat quickened, fear creeping into every corner of my mind.But I forced myself to stay calm.I nodded again and again as she wrote my prescription, afraid that if I showed even a little panic, everything would fall apart.When she handed me the paper, I took it with both hands.“Get the medicine immediately,” she reminded me.“I will,” I said softly.For three years of marriage, I had been waiting for this moment.A child.Something that truly belonged to me and

Chapter 2

For the past three years, our marriage had looked almost normal.Even though it was never made public, we lived together like any other husband and wife.We talked about simple things. Work. Daily plans. Small worries that did not really matter.Every morning, I helped Alexander choose his clothes.I would stand in front of him, carefully picking his suit, straightening his collar, and tying his tie while he watched me with calm, unreadable eyes.It became a habit.A quiet kind of closeness that I treasured.After that, we left the house together and went to the company.In the evenings, if he had dinners or meetings, he always informed me in advance.And at night…He would ask me to stay.We shared the same bed, the same silence, the same warmth that made me believe we were truly husband and wife.Sometimes, we even relaxed together in a private hot spring bath.Every night ended the same way.A soft goodnight kiss.It never changed.On birthdays, anniversaries, and special days, he

chapter 3

🥀Vivienne’s POV🥀A bitter heaviness spread through my chest as I sat inside the car, watching Alexander and Isabella together.My vision blurred as tears filled my eyes.For three years… I had never seen him like that.That soft expression. That quiet patience. That warmth.With me, he had always been calm. Distant. Controlled.I had told myself countless times that it was just the way he was.That he simply did not know how to love.But now I understood.He did know how.He just never chose me.They walked past my car without even glancing in my direction.Of course they wouldn’t notice.Why would they?To him, I was already someone he had decided to let go.I stayed there long after they disappeared from sight.Then I drove home.Slowly.Numbly.“Madam, what would you like for dinner?” Maggie asked gently the moment I stepped inside.She paused when she saw my face.I did not answer.I walked straight to the bedroom and closed the door behind me.The moment I was alone, everything

Chapter 4

🥀Vivienne’s POV (Cont.)🥀I slowly lifted my head and looked at Alexander.His expression was calm.Too calm.There was no anger. No concern.Only cold indifference.His eyes swept over me briefly before shifting to Olivia.“What is going on here?” he asked, his voice low but sharp.The entire office fell silent.No one dared to move.“Fighting in the workplace?” he continued. “In front of employees?”His tone grew colder.“Is this the kind of environment you think this company should have?”The pressure in the room became suffocating.Everyone lowered their heads, pretending to focus on their work.Olivia, however, showed no fear.She straightened her posture and spoke calmly.“I was only doing my job.”Her gaze shifted toward me.“She barged into my department, shouting and causing a scene. Then she slapped me.”Her voice carried just enough grievance to sound convincing.“I really don’t understand,” she added, “how someone like her is still qualified to be a Brand Director.”My fi

Chapter 5

🥀Vivienne’s POV (Cont.)🥀I swallowed hard.My throat felt tight and bitter, as if every word I spoke would hurt.Still, I forced myself to stand straight in front of Alexander’s desk.“Isabella Blackwood’s public image doesn’t match the product,” I said calmly.“She represents a cold, distant elegance. This campaign is built around warmth and relatability.”I explained everything clearly.Logically.Professionally.Because this was my field.And I understood branding better than anyone in this company.Alexander looked at me.But not really at me.“This is your responsibility,” he said flatly.“Handle it.”My fingers tightened slightly.“The endorsement is important to Isabella,” he continued. “You’ll personally supervise it.”Not a discussion.A decision.My chest felt heavy.But I nodded anyway.“I understand.”My voice sounded unfamiliar.Dry.Tired.I turned and walked out.The moment I reached the bathroom, I leaned over the sink.A wave of nausea hit me.I tried to throw up.B

Chapter 6

🥀Vivienne’s POV (Cont.)🥀The atmosphere in the private room grew tense after Eliza’s words.Even my colleagues from Vanguard Global Enterprises looked uncomfortable.Surprisingly, even Isabella’s team shifted uneasily in their seats.Someone tugged lightly at Eliza’s sleeve under the table.A silent warning.But she didn’t care.She sat upright, her chin slightly raised, as if she had said nothing wrong.I looked at her calmly.“So what you’re implying,” I said slowly, “is that Chairman Hawthorne values money more than relationships?”My voice was steady.But something inside me was already burning.Eliza’s expression stiffened.“That’s not what I meant,” she said quickly.Before the tension could escalateThe door opened.Alexander walked in.With Isabella beside him.They looked… perfect.Polished.Composed.He carried that quiet authority that made people instinctively lower their voices.And sheShe shone.Standing together, they drew everyone’s attention without trying.“They r

Chapter 7

Vivienne’s POVAlexander had always been a public figure as the CEO of Vanguard Global Enterprises. His name appeared frequently in financial news and business magazines, and his reputation had always been clean and admirable.People praised his appearance, his height, and the powerful background he carried with quiet confidence. There were no scandals tied to his name, and over time many people began to treat him as a perfect example of success.Isabella was no different in status. She had built her fame overseas with beauty, talent, and a strong professional image.When the two of them appeared together, the public quickly decided they belonged side by side.The internet erupted with excitement.Fans created endless posts, edits, and imagined stories about their relationship. A hashtag combining both their names spread rapidly, drawing more attention with every passing hour. Thousands of people followed the topic closely, discussing every detail as if it were a confirmed love story.

chapter 8

Vivienne’s POVWe arrived at Ashford Manor in the evening.The gates opened slowly, and the familiar building appeared before us. Even after all these years, the place still gave me a quiet sense of comfort and safety.The housekeeper welcomed us warmly and told us that Nana Evelyn was in the kitchen. She asked us to sit and rest while she prepared drinks and arranged fresh fruit on the table.Nana Evelyn had always been different from the rest of the family.Although she had lived in wealth for many years, she still carried the habits of a simple life. She preferred cooking for the family herself rather than relying on the staff. She spent her free time knitting scarves and small gifts, always thinking of others before herself.Within the Hawthorne family, there were many unspoken conflicts and quiet power struggles.But no one ever disrespected her.Her words carried weight.I changed my shoes and asked about Grandpa.The housekeeper’s expression softened. She said he was upstairs r

Chapter 9

Vivienne’s POVThat afternoon, we left Ashford Manor together.The car moved steadily through the crowded streets, but inside, the silence between us felt heavier than the traffic outside. Neither of us spoke for a long time, and the quiet tension made the space feel smaller than it was.I kept my gaze forward, trying to organize my thoughts before finally breaking the silence.“You saw Pop Pop’s attitude,” I said calmly. “He will not support the divorce.”My voice remained steady, but my fingers rested tightly against my lap.“What do you plan to do?”Alexander did not answer immediately.He looked out the window as if the passing scenery required his full attention. After a while, he exhaled slowly.“We can finalize the divorce first,” he said. “Quietly.”I lowered my eyes slightly.“We will explain it later,” he continued. “When things settle down.”His answer did not surprise me.Even after everything Grandpa had said, nothing had changed.There was no hesitation.No reconsiderati

Chapter 10

Alexander’s POVThe meeting ended, and I leaned back slowly in my chair.A dull fatigue settled over me, pressing heavily against my temples. I closed my eyes for a moment and pressed my fingers against the sides of my head, trying to ease the tension that had been building since morning.Documents were scattered across my desk, waiting to be reviewed.I knew I should continue working.But for a brief moment, my body refused to respond.The sound of my phone ringing broke the silence.I picked it up and glanced at the screen before answering.Isabella’s voice came through, soft as always, though there was a trace of dissatisfaction beneath it.She asked if I was still at the company, then explained that she wanted to come over. After a short pause, she mentioned that the shoot had been canceled unexpectedly. According to her, Vivienne had left without giving a clear explanation, saying only that something urgent had come up.I frowned slightly.“That is not like her,” I said.I knew V

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