After Asher lay down in the bedroom, Viola took out her phone and dialed a number she had tried to forget for so long. The Montgo family members had excellent memory, and even after ten years, she still remembered that number.She had never imagined that she would dial this number again after ten years.The phone rang just once before it was picked up, leaving Viola slightly surprised, yet somewhat expectant."Viola," came the voice of a man from the other end of the phone, a magnetic voice that resonated like the low, melodious sound of a cello.It was Nelson's voice, a voice that Viola wanted to forget but couldn't. Even though she didn't want to remember anything about him, he had once occupied a significant place in her life."I want to meet you," Viola said briefly without explaining the reason.But Nelson responded with a soft chuckle, as if he had expected her call. "Sure, when?""Now," Viola replied."I'll send someone to pick you up," Nelson said, and Viola didn't say anythin
Dependence on Fate! Dependence on Fate! Nelson had heard these words ten years ago. It was Montgo family's secret, a secret he had painstakingly uncovered. But after knowing this secret, he felt a sense of ridiculousness.Montgo family had a type of person who would only fall in love with their Dependence on Fate. All their emotions and experiences revolved around that Dependence on Fate. If they couldn't find their Dependence on Fate in their lifetime, they would die.Ironically, he had fallen in love with such a Montgo family member, but he was not her Dependence on Fate."Do you really believe in this so-called Dependence on Fate?" Nelson sneered, "Your pain is nothing more than an inherited disease. As long as a specific medication can be developed, it should be curable.""Is it really just a simple hereditary disease?" Viola retorted."Montgo family has been secretly researching drugs in this area for years. You always carry a pill bottle with you, indicating that this pain can b
Vivienne was taken to the dormitory by Julian and fell asleep almost immediately. Sleeping would prevent her from thinking about those vacant eyes, the words she said, and the fading figure she saw.Why did things turn out like this? She only wanted to protect Asher, to prevent those photos from being exposed. But in the end, she ended up hurting him the most!"Asher..." Vivienne murmured, even in a half-drowsy state, she kept calling his name.Julian stood by the bed, sighing. Even if Vivienne hadn't said anything, she could guess some of it. Something significant must have happened between Vivienne and Asher.Love could bring joy, but it could also bring pain! Not too long ago, Vivienne was happily preparing for her wedding, but now...And what about herself? What would happen between her and Charles in the future? Julian's mind drifted to Charles. Their strange encounter and Charles' absurd proposition of wanting her to like him for a lifetime.Liking such a man was not difficult,
When Vivienne reached the entrance of Asher's office, she saw his secretary. The secretary smiled and greeted her, "Miss Sullivan, are you here to see Mr. Montgo?""Yes," Vivienne nodded."Mr. Montgo is inside," the secretary didn't stop her, but instead gave her a heads up, "Mr. Montgo has been a bit different today. He hardly said a word since this morning."Although Mr. Montgo rarely spoke, today was even quieter."Thank you," Vivienne replied and walked to the door of the office.Her hand rested on the door, but instead of immediately pushing it open, she stood there for three full minutes before summoning the courage to push it open.The soft sound of the door opening resonated, and as the door opened, Vivienne saw the person she wanted to see.He was sitting at his large desk, facing the computer and typing away, working. On the side of the desk, there was her old teddy bear.Closing the door behind her, Vivienne took step by step towards Asher. The closer she got, the heavier h
"If you don't care, why are you afraid that Ezra will release those photos?" he asked, his fingertips gently rubbing against her neck.His fingers were ice-cold, yet the friction against her skin made her feel a burning sensation."I'm afraid you'll get hurt," she took a deep breath and replied.He suddenly laughed, but even his laughter sounded mechanical and cold."But how do you know that postponing the wedding would hurt me less than releasing the photos?" he asked, his nose almost touching hers. His bangs fell on her forehead, and in her pupils was his face, so close to hers. "Vivi, you never truly understood what I fear the most!""I...," her throat felt as if it was being choked, leaving her unable to say anything. So, the protection she thought of offering ended up hurting him even more?"Vivi, anyone who betrays the Montgo family always pays the price," his voice continued to echo in her ears, like sharp needles slowly piercing her eardrums. "Since you no longer want my love,
This strategy seemed to cause more harm than good for both sides, with heavy losses on both ends. Initially, many people speculated that it was because of Scarlett that the competition between the Montgo Group and Four Seas Corporation began. However, seeing Scarlett's current downfall and the lack of support from both Asher and Ezra, those speculations were naturally disproved.In the past, Julian would have chatted with Vivienne about gossip like this, but these days he carefully avoided discussing the affairs of Four Seas Corporation and Montgo Group. Vivienne understood that it was Julian's way of being considerate.In the afternoon, Vivienne called her mother again, but there was no answer. Finally, on the third try, her aunt Rosie picked up the phone. Rosie's voice sounded hesitant as she asked, "Vivienne, is there something you need?""Could you let my mom talk to me?" Vivienne replied.Rosie hesitated and started to say something, but she didn't finish her sentence. Alarmed, V
Vivienne was taken aback for a moment, and then she realized that the director was referring to Asher. It was because of Asher's influence that her mother was able to stay in the best ward and receive the best doctors during her last hospitalization.With this realization, Vivienne's expression dimmed momentarily, but she quickly composed herself and said to the director, "If my mother needs surgery, then please proceed as soon as possible."The director hesitated for a moment, making Vivienne feel uneasy. "Is the surgery risky?" she asked, recalling that during her mother's last surgery, the doctor had mentioned potential risks, but had also assured them that the procedure was common and had a high success rate. Her mother's previous surgery had gone smoothly."Your mother's mucinous tumor is in a difficult position, surrounded by many nerves and blood vessels, making the surgery extremely challenging. If our current doctors perform the surgery, the success rate may not be high," the
"Can you handle the retaliation from the Montgo family?" Viola said coldly."Even if I can't handle it, I will endure it," Vivienne replied resolutely. As long as it could save her mother, there was nothing she wouldn't do or endure.If Viola's impression of Vivienne was somewhat vague before, it now began to deepen. The girl in front of her didn't cry or plead with tears in her eyes, but instead, she looked at Viola with a determined gaze. Perhaps it was this strength that attracted Asher to her.At the same time, Viola also knew that Vivienne was the one who could make Asher lose his soul, but she was also the one who could bring him back to life."You've seen those photos, haven't you?" Viola suddenly spoke, referring to Asher's photos from ten years ago."Photos?" Vivienne was taken aback. Did Viola mean the scandalous photos of Asher? But how did Viola know about that?Vivienne looked at Viola in surprise, and Viola continued, "No need to be so shocked. I just want to know, what
When Sheila Montgo's baby was born, Asher felt a little disappointed because the child's appearance showed no resemblance to her mother.In Asher's daydreams, he hoped his daughter would look more like Vivienne. However, being a newborn, with wrinkled skin and all, she simply looked like a little monkey.As Sheila grew day by day, her facial features became more distinct, and she started to resemble Asher more and more. Despite Asher's initial disappointment, Vivienne was delighted, especially when she saw the two pairs of eyes, one big and one small, staring at her. It gave her a sense of accomplishment.It was after Sheila's birth that Vivienne learned about the Montgo family's blood curse. Asher took the initiative to tell her, and the revelation left Vivienne utterly shocked, like a storm at sea.The Montgo family's blood curse meant that in the next generation of Montgo children, one of them would inherit it. Although Vivienne felt uneasy and worried, when Sheila turned five, the
Compared to the newborn baby, Nelson was more concerned about Viola. After she was brought back to her hospital room, he never left her side. After the baby was cleaned up, it was brought to the bedside, lying next to Viola.The little baby closed its eyes. Was this his and Viola's child? A rush of tenderness surged in Nelson's heart. Would the child resemble him or Viola? If possible, he hoped the child would resemble Viola more.Just as he was thinking about this, the baby suddenly moved, half-opening its eyes and then bursting into wailing cries. Viola, who had been sleeping, woke up because of the baby's crying."Bring the baby to me; she must be hungry, and I want to breastfeed her," Viola said.Only then did Nelson realize that she had woken up. Following her instructions, he stiffly picked up the baby. In that moment of holding the soft little body, he felt an indescribable sensation.Viola couldn't sit up at the moment, so she needed to lie down to breastfeed the baby. Nelson
The day before Viola's due date, she was admitted to the hospital and underwent various routine checks. On the following day, Viola remained calm and even flipped through magazines before entering the operating room.In contrast, Nelson was visibly more anxious and approached the doctors several times, asking about various possible emergency situations during childbirth, even though they had already explained them to him many times.When Viola was wheeled into the operating room, Nelson's whole body tensed up. He stood outside the room, staring at the closed door as if he were a statue.Anyone could see how nervous he was, and as time passed, Nelson's complexion grew paler.Viola was considered an older mother, and despite the best doctors that the Montgo family had arranged and even with a caesarean section, there were still risks.Sebastian noticed Nelson's anxious state and gently patted his shoulder. "Don't worry, Viola and the baby will be fine."But Nelson remained motionless, h
"I..." Viola hadn't finished her sentence when Nelson's lips pressed against hers, stopping the words that were about to come out. His tongue swiftly entered her mouth, stirring her saliva, and he took her tongue into his mouth, biting it as if venting all his frustrations.Though her tongue wasn't bleeding, it hurt terribly, and her lips also throbbed with pain from the pressure of his lips. She tried to push him away, but his hands easily restrained her wrists."Mmm... Hmm..." Viola initially struggled, but she didn't dare to move too much, afraid of hurting the child in her belly. Giving up on resisting, she allowed Nelson to kiss her.He kissed her with his eyes closed, his long, thick eyelashes casting a heavy shadow on his eyelids. Meanwhile, she kept her eyes open, staring at his face that was now closer than ever before.He deepened the kiss, seeming to release pent-up emotions, indulging and losing himself in the sensation.When he finally ended the kiss, Viola knew she must
When Viola returned to the Montgo mansion, Sebastian looked at her with a look of disbelief as she stood there with a big belly. Before leaving, Viola had told her family that she was sent to work in another city by the hospital, and her family didn't suspect anything. They just advised her to take care of herself while outside."How many months pregnant are you?" Sebastian's voice sounded."Almost 8 months," Viola replied honestly."How is your health? You're a doctor yourself, so you should know the risks of having a child at this age," Sebastian worriedly asked. After the shock, his main concern now was his sister's well-being."I know, but there shouldn't be any major problems if it's a cesarean section," Viola said. For women like her who have never given birth before, a cesarean section would be more suitable than a natural birth."Why didn't you stay at home?" Sebastian asked."Because I wanted to clear my mind and quietly find a place to give birth," without getting entangled
Since the day they parted at the hospital, Nelson withdrew the surveillance around her, and he didn't want to know anything about her. Later, when he tried to find Viola, he couldn't locate her no matter how hard he tried. Until one day, Mort brought news about her. It turned out that Viola had gone to a remote village the next day and had been living there for several months.The car sped along the road. Viola, Viola! Nelson kept repeating her name in his heart. She was so close, only two hours away... no, an hour and a half, and he could see her!He had so many words he wanted to say to her. He wanted to tell her not to try to avoid him, that he could endure her disgust, her indifference, and even her love for her Dependence on Fate. But... he couldn't endure not seeing her!Ten years ago, when she disappeared from his world, even though he aged overnight, he could wait for her to come back. But now, after she vanished, he had lost even the patience to wait.He couldn't endure it li
Nelson suddenly laughed, his laughter was cold, each laugh feeling like a chilling cold wind blowing across his cheeks.After a moment, his laughter ceased, and he stared straight at her, his voice icy to the extreme, "No regrets! I, Nelson, believe that I can do anything for you, but there's one thing I can't do. Viola, it's not up to you to decide when it's over! It may be over for you, but for me, it's not over yet!""What do you want to do?" His gaze and tone made her feel uneasy."Viola, unless you die, I'll follow you to the end, no matter what!" He said each word deliberately, like a bolt of thunder striking her mind, shaking her heart.She was stunned, and her heart pounded wildly. Did she make a mistake? Did she make a mistake? "To the end"... he actually said such words. Perhaps she had pushed him to the brink for him to say such ruthless words. Or should she say that she had extinguished all of his hopes?Before she could speak, Nelson had already turned around and left the
In the obstetrics and gynecology operating room, he ran as if he had gone mad, his handsome face showing anxiety, unease, and panic.If those who knew Nelson were to see him in this state, they would undoubtedly be shocked. The composed and calm man would reveal such an expression!The light was on at the entrance of the operating room, but among the crowd waiting outside, he didn't see that familiar figure.Is she inside the operating room? His heart clenched tightly, feeling the intensifying unease.Nelson rushed toward the operating room, and the nurse at the door tried to stop him, "Sir, there's a surgery in progress, you can't just go in like this!""Get out of my way!" He coldly retorted, pushing the nurse aside. The fierce aura emanating from him made the nurse dumbfounded. Though he was undeniably handsome, he looked more like a ferocious demon at that moment.Nelson charged toward the operating room again, and this time, the other nurses and attendants reacted. They bravely s
One month later, when Viola was at the hospital working, she suddenly felt nauseous and started vomiting. It was then that she realized she might be pregnant. She went to the pharmacy and bought a pregnancy test kit. Looking at the two bars on the test kit, her body felt a chill.Is she pregnant? Although pregnancy test kits might not always be accurate, the chances of them being wrong were very low. And now, she had tested with more than one kit, and they all showed that she was pregnant.Viola was usually calm and composed, even when dealing with family matters that made her anxious and worried, she could still make quick judgments. But now, she really didn't know what to do. She never imagined that one day she would be carrying Nelson's child!Back in her office, Viola lowered her head, looking at her still-flat abdomen. Was there really a life growing in her uterus? But right now, other than experiencing morning sickness, she didn't feel anything else. It even made her feel like t