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However, that time, for the first time in my life, I argued back.“No! I am not giving up my baby no matter what! Even if I have to raise this child alone, I will never get rid of him!”I tried to run away in tears. During the struggle, I lost my footing and fell down the stairs.When I woke up, I lay in a hospital bed.The baby was gone, and Ethan was not there.There was only one message on my phone. He said an important overseas meeting had come up and that he would be away on a business trip for a few days.Back then, I believed something serious must have happened for him to leave me alone at the weakest and most painful moment of my life.I finally understood the truth.He had not left because of work. He had gone home with Olivia and their child so he could tell the world that she was his rightful wife.The realization cut through me like a blade. My chest tightened, and tears blurred my vision.I wandered back to Stormbay in a daze. I did not go home. I went straight

Ethan froze for a moment before his expression darkened even more.“It is only money. As long as you stay with me, you will never worry about food or a place to live for the rest of your life. Why are you so obsessed with this? Olivia is raising a child on her own. Treat it as helping her and let this go.”He pulled a checkbook from his drawer and tore out a check. “How much do you want? Fill it in yourself. Stop making a scene.”“I do not want your charity.” I did not take the check. “I only want what belongs to me. My copyrights, my awards, my recognition. I am taking all of it back.”Ethan lifted his eyes toward me. Something cold and dangerous settled inside them.“You would not dare. Do not forget, everything you eat and everything you own was given to you by me.“Half the business world in Stormbay answers to me now. If you insist on turning this ugly, do not blame me for forgetting our past.”My whole body stiffened.In that instant, my heart turned completely icy.I ha

Ethan stood in stunned silence for a long moment before snapping back to reality. He turned to the staff member and demanded sharply, “Who posted her bail? Did they leave a name or contact information?”The employee checked the system again and shook his head.“The bail was handled through an attorney. The lawyer provided complete legal documentation, but no personal information was left behind.“We verified the lawyer’s credentials according to procedure, and everything was valid. However, when we later tried to contact them, the phone number on file had already been disconnected.”Ethan’s expression darkened until it looked like a storm was gathering across his face.He called his assistant at once.“Find out who bailed Vivian out. I do not care what methods you use. I want that person’s identity.“Check her recent calls and spending records. Do not overlook anyone who had contact with her.”“Yes, Mr. Ferguson. I will arrange people to investigate immediately and report back

Olivia had spent the past few years at Ethan’s side, gentle and attentive. She took good care of the child and obeyed Ethan in everything. A woman like that seemed incapable of doing something so cruel.“This is ridiculous.” Ethan let out an icy snort and tossed the letter onto the desk.For some reason, the words in that letter clung to him like a thorn buried under his skin.He could not ignore them.Olivia had returned at the exact moment his company began to recover.Every now and then, she would casually ask about the company’s finances.Details he once overlooked connected together in his mind, one after another, and the uneasiness inside him grew stronger.Someone knocked on the office door.His assistant hurried inside.“Mr. Ferguson, we found something.”The assistant stepped forward and handed Ethan a file.“We have continued searching for Ms. Quinn’s whereabouts. We have not located her yet, but during the investigation, we uncovered suspicious information regardi

“You think I would not dare?”Ethan’s eyes burned with fury as his grip tightened around Olivia’s throat.“Of course you would not.” Olivia shouted recklessly, as if she had nothing left to lose. “You are one of the top three richest people on the Forbes list now. You have money, power, and status. You would never throw all that away.“You are just an idiot who got played by a woman. Vivian was the only one stupid enough to stay by your side.”“You still dare mention Vivian?” The rage inside Ethan exploded. His hand tightened so much it seemed like he might crush her neck.Around them, the sounds of cameras snapping grew louder. Phone flashes lit up nonstop.The assistant rushed forward and grabbed Ethan’s arm.“Mr. Ferguson, not here. This is getting too much attention.”Only then did Ethan snap back to his senses.He looked around at the crowd gathering nearby and the dozens of phones pointed at him.Grinding his teeth, he released Olivia.She collapsed onto the floor, cou