Ever since he had laid eyes on her, on that fateful day many years ago, Simon's heart throbbed for only one person, Vana. She was the gem of the family; the apple of their eye. When she turned eighteen, however, her life took an unexpected turn for the worse. Before she knew it, she was being smuggled to a foreign land. After four years of fending for herself, she finally found the chance to return home, only to be exposed to a series of humiliating scandals. Just when everything seemed to be going wrong, Simon reappeared in her life, like a knight in shining armor, to save her from a life of misery.
The scorching sun evaporated the water on the ground. The entire land was like a steamer, burning everyone in sight. People yelled out in pain and frustration as they walked across the pavements.
At the back door of the Hilton Hotel was the famous JS Park in H Country. Their colorful pavilions, their intricate sand plates, and their beautiful carvings imitated the Ancient Greeks. It was one of the most magnificent parks in H Country.
Impatiently, Vana Gu leaned against the water dispenser. As her thought flashed back to what had happened at the banquet, she frowned in annoyance.
"As long as Dad and Mom get better, you can come back, sister. If you feel uncomfortable, I- I can go."
Vana Gu sneered. "Oh? Will you leave the Gu Family? Do you have any other relatives to rely on?"
Emily Gu didn't expect that Vana Gu didn't ask her to stay. It seemed that the woman in front of her had grown out of her gullible phase.
"I don't have any other relatives, but for your sake, I'm willing to leave my hometown and go anywhere, even to the countryside."
Vana Gu was tempted to tear the woman's face apart. Anger began building up in her chest when the pictures of that incident happening at the banquet appeared in her mind.
A dirty old man approaching her, his fingers running down her skin, and his putrid scent invading her nostrils... Just the thought of it made her want to scream.
Vana Gu clenched her fists.
Everything that had happened four years ago was still vivid in her mind. She knew for a fact that all of these had something to do with Emily Gu, but she didn't know how her adopted sister could calculate all of these incidents so perfectly that nothing could be traced back to her. If it wasn't for that kidnap, Vana Gu wouldn't have been thrown abroad. A part of her had doubts, so the moment she returned, Vana Gu quickly confronted Emily Gu about the incident.
"Nice try, Emily. Do you think I will buy it? Tell me, where did you find the man? With so many women around that party, why did he only approach me?"
Vana Gu narrowed her eyes. Astonishment was painted all over Emily Gu's face. If Vana Gu didn't know her any better, she would've thought that Emily had nothing to do with this.
After all, she looked so innocent.
"Sister, how could you say that I was responsible for that? I don't even know where he came from."
"Bullshit." Vana scoffed. "You didn't bring him in then, so you accidentally clicked on the web page when you showed me a picture using your mobile phone. The web page was about sex slaves, and now, you've stirred the matter into saying how I've worked as a sex slave for the last four years. Is that what you want to see, sister? Do you want me to be humiliated so bad that you could take over my place?"
"What are you talking about?"
Vana just couldn't take it anymore. Without another thought, she raised her hand and slapped Emily on the face. The sound echoed across the park.
"Vana!"
someone called. Vana blinked back, staring at Emily's reddening cheek. Emily leaned against the stone pillar, whimpering like a lost puppy.
Billy He got close to the two sisters. He shoved Vana away and held Emily in his arms. "Didn't you know how she knelt outside Uncle's study for a whole day just so that you could return? She even got sick for you! And you slapped her to thank her for it?" His eyes flashed in anger.
Vana laughed at his words, snorting. Did he really know what Emily was capable of?
Emily didn't want her to go back to the Gu Family at all. Instead of drawing her away directly, Emily wanted to act like a damsel in distress who had been hurt by her own sister. This way, everyone would be able to see how 'crazy' Vana had become.
"Turns on Vana's been a sex slave for four years!" "You remember the naked woman in the glass tank right?
The one in Africa. They said that it was Vana!" "The robbers sent the Gu Family photos of their daughter
in rather obscene positions. How despicable!" "It was said that the second daughter was kidnapped by overseas gangsters.
She'd suffered so much, and now she's mentally unstable. It said that one mistake would send her crazy! The poor lady!"
"The Gu Family is ultimately disgraceful! Their daughter is just immoral!"
The shocking scandal broke out. Carl Gu and Cathy Xu were so angry that they had to be sent to the hospital due to their palpitations. Vana wanted to go to the hospital and take care of her parents but Emily stopped her.
She asked Vana 'kindly' to not show up first till they got better.
Vana turned to Billy only for him to condemn her the minute he saw her. His face was filled with disgust and hatred.
"Billy, it's not her fault. In fact, it's mine. I was worried that my parents would be emotional if they see her, so I told her that she shouldn't see them for the time being... I–I promise to let her see them once they get better... I'll even leave my hometown for her! But...she still doesn't want to let it go." Emily lowered her voice to a whisper. Her hands were trembling. Vana sneered. She'd give her the Golden Globes Award for being the best actress, that was for sure.
"Emily, don't say that. You've already done so much for her. If someone deserves to leave this place, it's her."
Vana sneered, finally looking up at him. He was the man who claimed to have known her so well four years ago. Why didn't he believe her now?
Vana clenched her fists as Billy He held Emily steady. The coldness in his eyes was like a prick to her heart.
"Vana, considering the kindness you've shown when you saved me from those kidnappers, I know that what happened to you also has something to do with me. But today you've shown me that you're no longer who you used to be. The Vana I knew wouldn't act like this. In fact, she would've been...she wouldn't be like this! You're not my friend...not anymore. I advise that you don't go home for now."
Without giving her a chance to reply, Billy He left with Emily by his side.
What Vana couldn't understand was how Billy He concluded their friendship for seventeen years for someone who he had only gotten to know for four years! He just told her that she shouldn't come home...
But if she didn't...then where will she go?
Lucia Balstone thought she had chosen the right man to spend the rest of her life with, but he was the one who ended her life. Their ten-year marriage seemed like a joke when her husband stabbed her with a dagger. Fortunately, God is never blind to people's tears. Lucia got a second chance. She was reborn at the age of 22, before all the terrible things had happened. This time, she was determined to avenge herself and let those who hurt her pay! She made an elaborate list of her goals, and the first thing on her list was to marry her ex-husband's enemy, Alonso Callen!
After three secretive years of marriage, Eliana never met her enigmatic husband until she was served with divorce papers and learned of his extravagant pursuit of another. She snapped back to reality and secured a divorce. Thereafter, Eliana unveiled her various personas: an esteemed doctor, legendary secret agent, master hacker, celebrated designer, adept race car driver, and distinguished scientist. As her diverse talents became known, her ex-husband was consumed by remorse. Desperately, he pleaded, "Eliana, give me another chance! All my properties, even my life, are yours."
In the previous life, Maggie Johnson was so cowardly, gullible and stupid that she was coaxed by her fiance and stepsister and then broke her legs and lost everything including her fortune, love and even life. However, she was so lucky that she was reborn in the year before everything happened. Since her life restarted, how could she repeat a previous tragedy? Therefore, in this life, she took the opportunity to improve herself and take revenge on the ones who had ever insulted her. Facing the people who had humiliated her previously, she became smart and experienced to break their frames and tricks that had caused her to hurt in the previous life. Finally, no one could stop her pace to amaze the world any more.
Rena got into an entanglement with a big shot when she was drunk one night. She needed Waylen's help while he was drawn to her youthful beauty. As such, what was supposed to be a one-night stand progressed into something serious. All was well until Rena discovered that Waylen's heart belonged to another woman. When his first love returned, he stopped coming home, leaving Rena all alone for many nights. She put up with it until she received a check and farewell note one day. Contrary to how Waylen expected her to react, Rena had a smile on her face as she bid him farewell. "It was fun while it lasted, Waylen. May our paths never cross. Have a nice life." But as fate would have it, their paths crossed again. This time, Rena had another man by her side. Waylen's eyes burned with jealousy. He spat, "How the hell did you move on? I thought you loved only me!" "Keyword, loved!" Rena flipped her hair back and retorted, "There are plenty of fish in the sea, Waylen. Besides, you were the one who asked for a breakup. Now, if you want to date me, you have to wait in line." The next day, Rena received a credit alert of billions and a diamond ring. Waylen appeared again, got down on one knee, and uttered, "May I cut in line, Rena? I still want you."
She thought he was the villain. He was only trying to save his soul. Rena lives in a world of sunshine, sweets, and simple dreams. Until one reckless decision drops her into a dark realm of secrets, curses and werewolves. Kidnapped, heartbroken. She doesn't know who to trust anymore especially not Logan, the arrogant, cruel Alpha who's keeping her as a hostage. Until she discovers his dark secret. He's been hearing her thoughts all along. Now the walls between them are crumbling. And when feelings grow where hatred once lived, a curse demands that blood becomes a love that demands sacrifice. But how can she give her heart to the one who might need it to die?
Kara Martin was known as Miss Perfect. She was a beauty with good personality and successful career. Unfortunately, her life changed at one night. She was accused of adultery, losing her job, and abandoned by her fiance. The arrogant man who slept with her did not want to take responsibility. He even threatened to kill her if they met again. What's worse, Kara was pregnant with twins and she chose to give birth to them. Four and a half years later, Kara returned to work at a large company. As the secretary, she would frequently face their notorious CEO. Kara thought it wouldn't be a problem, but as it turned out ... the CEO was the father of the twins!