All Chapters of I Was Never Your Final Choice: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

11 Chapters

Chapter 1 True Colors

After sending the message, I pushed through the pain to leave. I didn't want to run into them.Suddenly, someone pushed open the door of the VIP lounge.Instinctively, I slipped into the fire exit and left the door cracked open just enough to see outside. Dianne Emerson stepped out first, carrying a bag of vitamin supplements.She studied the bottles before mocking, "Riley may be cheap, but her taste is surprisingly good."To earn the money for those supplements, I had nearly been harassed by a pack of disgusting men.Back then, all I could think about was her calling my name, her face pale from struggling to breathe.So, I forced myself to endure it all, just to buy her the medicine.It turned out that she never needed them."Enough. Riley's going to be your sister-in-law soon. Stop talking about her like that," said a voice I knew all too well.I couldn't believe my eyes when my crippled boyfriend, who struggled to walk on his own in the last two years, rose to his feet.Ch

Chapter 2 A Wicked Suggestion

Something flickered in Christopher's eyes when he saw my blistered hands, but it lasted only a second.The next moment, his expression turned solemn again. "You'll be fine, Riley."He looked away, unwilling to meet my eyes. "Dianne's artificial heart matters more. We have to save every penny we can. Soon… it'll be enough."He must be referring to the 999th test.It was important because Dianne was supervising these tests. Her attitude would influence the results, so I couldn't afford to upset her.He still believed that we could get married and finally begin our happily-ever-after after I passed the last test.But now, I opted out.Before I could open my mouth, Dianne teared up. "Riley, please don't blame Chris. It's all my fault for burdening the two of you. I'm truly sorry. I don't need the medicine, just please don't be angry…"Then, she pretended to throw herself against the wall.Christopher grabbed her in time. His face was filled with worry.He turned to me. "Riley, ju

Chapter 3 Confrontation

Dianne pointed the flashlight in my face.I forced myself to stay calm and lifted my bruised hand. "My hand hurts too much. I can't sleep. I just wanted to get some air on the balcony."She suddenly laughed, soft and strange. Then, she walked toward me with a glass of water, swaying slightly with each step. "Riley, you're having a fever. Going outdoors will worsen your condition. Here, have some water."At that moment, she released her grip on the glass.It shattered on the floor."What is it? What happened?"The noise woke Christopher.He came out in his wheelchair. When he spotted me at the door, he went pale. "Riley, where are you going?"I looked at the two of them, still putting on their little act, and something inside me finally snapped."Stop pretending, Christopher. Your legs are fine. Dianne isn't sick either. The two of you have been lying to me this whole time, haven't you?"He froze.I raised my blistered hands, my voice shaking. "It hurts so much. I just want t

Chapter 4 The Truth

"What are you talking about?" I demanded.The owner looked almost amused by my fear. He didn't rush to torture me. Instead, he pulled a chair and sat beside me."You're going to die anyway," he said lazily. "What difference does it make if I tell you?" He leaned back and grinned."Miss Emerson isn't Mr. Turner's adoptive sister. Their families have known each other for generations. They grew up together. The Turner family never thought you were good enough, so they made up this whole 'Loyalty Test' to force you two apart. Miss Emerson pretended to be his younger sister so she could keep an eye on you. And as for why there had to be 998 tests…"He stood up, walked over, and patted my face. A spark of cruel satisfaction glinted in his eyes."She's mad that you stole her man. She wanted to watch you crawl, watch you beg with no dignity left, watch you wear yourself out for scraps. Only then would she be satisfied. You're the only thing standing between her and marrying Mr. Turner."

Chapter 5 Diamond Ring

"Declan…"Believing Declan had come to save me, I reached toward the figure in the doorway.When the person drew closer and allowed me a good look at his face, I froze.It wasn't Declan as I hoped. It was Christopher.The moment he saw me sprawled on the workbench, his face darkened.I had no room left for pride. Even if it was him, asking for help was still better than waiting helplessly to die."Help me, Christopher! These guys want to kill me! It's not about lifecasting at all. They're trying to suffocate me!"His brows drew together, and after a long pause, he finally walked over.Finally, he walked over to me.He was a Turner, after all. The men released me and stared warily at him. Nobody dared to intervene.I let out a breath of relief and shakily pulled myself up to sitting position. I reached out to take his extended hand.For a moment, I believed he would be my savior.Then, I heard a click.Something cold locked around my throat.I looked down in disbelief, onl

Chapter 6 My Savior Has Arrived

I forced my head up, trying to see through the blur clouding my vision.My prayers were answered.At the front stood a man in a dark trench coat, killing intent blazing in his eyes—Declan Harper, my brother.He and his men moved without hesitation, striking down every thug in the basement.The men who had assaulted me were no match for trained mercenaries.The crack of bones, the thud of blows, the screams and desperate pleas for mercy—all of it filled the air.Declan drove a kick into the owner—the one who had cut open my shirt—and sent him crashing across the room. The impact alone was enough to break his ribs.Declan moved past the crowd, and his gaze locked onto me on the workbench.I was undressed and bruised.I had never seen him crying despite his injuries, but at that moment, he teared up. "Riley, am I too late?"His hands were shaking.He couldn't bring himself to touch me, as if afraid it would add to my pain.His eyes were reddened with tears when he unchained me

Chapter 7 They Will Pay for My Suffering

Christopher rushed into the site and frantically searched for Riley. He couldn't find her anywhere.He grabbed the trembling workshop owner from the corner and demanded, "Where's Riley? How did you lose her?"Rage burned in his eyes, turning them bloodshot.The man's face was swollen and smeared with blood. Several of his teeth were gone, and his words came out slurred."A group of mercenaries took her… It was bad… Emerson, you should've told us she had someone backing her…""Watch your mouth. Riley is an ordinary woman. Stop making baseless accusations."Dianne denied the claim, hoping to avoid blame.Christopher missed their exchange. He was convinced that Riley was abducted.He wondered who sent the mercenaries. 'An enemy? Kidnappers?'"Riley…" He called out her name.He released the owner's collar and stumbled backward.His foot hit a metal can, knocking it over. Something rolled out with the hardened silicone inside—something that caught the light.His breath hitched

Chapter 8 The Mob Prince

Truth be told, even after Declan threatened to walk away and leave me to my fate, he had still tried more than once to punish Christopher for how he treated me.I intervened every time by shielding Christopher with my own body, which was why he was unscathed.Now that I had decided to retaliate against the Turner family, Declan agreed readily."I promise to make them pay you back. An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. I'll bring them to ruin and let you play with them as you please."…"It's been two weeks. Why isn't there news about Riley yet?" Christopher roared.Half a month of sleepless nights had hollowed him out. His stubble had grown wild, his eyes sunken and bloodshot."Chris, you need to eat something." Dianne cautiously entered the room with a bowl of stew."Go away!" he snapped, knocking her hand aside. The hot stew spilled on the floor. "Had you not gotten in my way the other day, I wouldn't have lost Riley!"Fury reddened his eyes. He fixed his gaze on the woman

Chapter 9 Confrontation

Christopher's reaction startled everyone nearby, but he paid them no mind. He shoved through the crowd and stumbled after the woman on the deck."Is that you, Riley? Have you come back to me?" He reached out a trembling hand to grab her shoulder.She turned around when his hand was an inch away from her shoulder.He didn't expect her to be a stranger, and he was stunned speechless."I don't know you, sir." She frowned and swatted his hand away in disgust.Disappointment engulfed him. The light of hope slipped from his eyes as he apologized profusely, "I-I'm sorry…"'She's not Riley, either. Where did Riley go?'Dianne hurried over and slipped her arm through his, her voice soft as she tried to calm him. "Don't get upset, Chris. Look, isn't that the Mob Prince over there? Let's go say hello. If anyone can save the Turner family, it's him."He followed her gaze and looked into the distance.Not far away, a tall, striking man stood with his back to them. Beside him was a woman in

Chapter 10 Revelation

"No. You're wrong. Dianne would never do something like that," Christopher said at once, but the look on his face had already changed, and Dianne saw it. Panic flashed across her eyes.She stepped out from behind him and jabbed a finger at me. "Riley, take that back! Just because you have someone backing you now doesn't mean you can make wild accusations! "So what if he's the Mob Prince? Look at her, Chris—she probably got involved with him a long time ago. Don't believe her! She's just holding a grudge against us. She wants to turn us against each other!"At that, Declan signaled for his men to act. A group of bodyguards immediately held her down and dragged her toward us.She protested. "What are you doing? I'm—"Declan removed his glove and slapped her hard.After that, he cleaned his hand with a handkerchief. His icy glare sent shivers down her spine. "It's against my code to hurt a woman, unless she deserves it."Covering her swollen face, she shot him a disbelieving loo

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