orce." Corinne's tone t

ldly, lips pursed, awa

ivorce, but on one condition-you m

re of her request, but to safeguard her

h such a sum?" Julian sneered at

. "I may not inherently warrant such a price, Mr.

n and defiance. He was momentarily caught off guard. Had she not demanded

mere fortune-seeker, willing t

m, the woman he intended to marry awaited hi

mile. "Very well, but c

you keep it under wraps until her health stabil

ough Julian's dark e

e my mother, and bring you

ey?" Corinne traile

"Do you doubt my sincerity? Provide your accoun

fifty million dollars from Julian

dn't dignify her w

r as a shallow gold-digger, but it

the well-being of the Gibs

tion of her, it held n

. Despite Zoey's still pallid complexion, Corinne noticed

Observing a slight improvement in the couple's

l, Corinne climbed

ed a peculiar scent that

ad never been susceptibl

dy had grown increasingly sensitive, f

y, enveloping them in sile

Nonetheless, the persistent discomfort gnawed at her abdomen, compelling her to shut her ey

and she finally retche

a cold gaze and asked,

omach, discomfort evident. She shook her head and

y. "Don't vomit," he warned icily.

lutching onto the nearby handle, she appeared unusually pale. The nausea intensified, and unab

allid complexion with a cold stare. "We'll go to the ho

rced a bit

red course, swiftly propelling

examination, and within half an

doctor glanced at the report and delivered unexpected news. "Ms. G