it to the bathroom in time. My body trembled as I held on to the sink, my face pale, my lips dry. When I looked up at the mirro

sound pierced through the silence of the room, dragging me

my sec

aid. "The CEO wants to see you immediately

My husband

ning, he noticed I wasn't feeling well. He had told me to go and see the

in away. Then I dressed quickly, hiding the pa

me in front of the office

he asked softly, her eyes full o

ith a strained smile, taking

me, what is this meeting really about?

fened, and her gaze

o meeting,"

oze.

to call you. She said she needed the

d they think I was just a doll

until next month," I sai

But she insisted. And... the boss agree

heir own as I marched straight toward Vincent's office. I didn't need Jeannie to

d the do

n sat proudly in his CEO chair, wearing a short, expensive

oice dripped with malice. "How are

directed only at Vincent. "

his head, he spoke.

cent. You know very well that the neckla

lian cut in, smirking.

for you. That necklace is a masterpiece for

finally looked up, his gaze sharp.

irmly, my voice strong

ime, they both l

t growled, dropping th

king but steady. "First, I'm on sick leave. Second, she is

you, Vincent-you knew this morning I wasn't w

ainted with fake concern. "Oh no, s

nt left the room, lea

nged instantly. The

sharp as knives. "Do you remember when you were dumped in my

out my father like that,

ered. "I'm Mother's favorite. And Vincent? He l

t I will never be like you. You think traveling abroad

ker. He knew my mother had someone she loved and he still chased after her

Sl

e I could stop myself. The sound echoe

e. Lillian's face burned red. Then slow

darted t

o her knees, tears spilling as she cried out, "Siste

door

. His cold eyes cut

not what it look

nd red. "Brother Vincent, I only wanted to talk about our childhood. I ask

's not what hap

idn't eve

ce. "She's your younger sister. You should treat her w

p, Vincent! Do you think I'm happy wo

ed in his eyes-pain, maybe doubt-but i

dered. His voice wa

wo

ou leave me no choice. Pack your

ngs. My whole world

me?" My voice broke,

e was the f

erstand

away, my heart brea

, I knew... this