Wilfred followed Nina’s gaze toward the door. Then, he walked over and opened it. The person who entered was Scarlett.Her worried eyes turned to Wilfred. "How are you?" she asked.Noticing someone behind him, she saw Nina. Scarlett looked surprised but then pressed her lips together, remaining silent.Seeing her, Nina felt a whirlwind of emotions. Nina had just learned about her poisoning, and now Scarlett appeared. The pity she had felt earlier vanished and was now replaced by anger and resentment."It’s you," Nina said, walking over.Scarlett looked up at her. "It’s been a while."Nina asked, "Was it you who poisoned me?"Scarlett’s expression changed, and she chose to remain silent.For her, this matter was also extremely complicated and troubling. But thinking of how it involved Wilfred, Scarlett felt a twinge of guilt.Nina realized she had been too naive, always hoping for the best. "Why did you do it? If you wanted to kill me, why didn’t you just push me off a cliff? T
Wilfred's brown eyes met Scarlett's gaze. Seeing the worry and fear in her eyes, he pulled his hand away from hers. "You don't need to be involved in this."Scarlett's eyes reddened, and she said hysterically, "Is it worth it? Are you insane? We’ve fought so hard to stay alive, and now you want to throw your life away for someone else. I’ve done so much for you, taken so many hits from Sawyer to protect you. Just think of it as doing this for me. I’m your partner. You can’t abandon me!"Wilfred’s hand dropped limply by his side, his voice calm. "I never asked you to do all that for me. This is my burden to bear alone.""Wilfred!" Scarlett shouted, walking over and grabbing his hand again. "Do you have a death wish?"Wilfred looked at her. "Haven’t I told you before? What’s so frightening about death?"Scarlett let go of him and stepped back, filled with disappointment. "If you’re this crazy, I should have killed her back then!"Wilfred’s eyes turned sharp, and he said coldly, "Ha
"Don’t talk like that," Wilfred said.Scarlett's tears continued to fall, but this time, they were for herself, not Wilfred."It’s true," Scarlett said, her eyes hollow as she spoke to him. "Every time I have a nightmare, I dream that no one will take care of my body. I have no family, no friends. If I die, it will be as if I were garbage."Wilfred tried to comfort her. "That day will never come."Scarlett closed her eyes, feeling a deep sadness she could not overcome. She had always been different from other girls. Others had parents while she did not. Her life was filled with killing. People said her parents sold her for two thousand dollars. The idea that no parent would sell their child was ridiculous. She was the proof that some parents did not love their children. They wanted boys, not girls, and sold her without hesitation.Since she could remember, her life was about training to kill and steal. Her childhood was filled with beatings and coldness. Sold into a life wit
At that moment, Nash was still at a social event, feigning compliance while secretly resenting it. Upon hearing the news about Nina, he immediately put down his drink."I understand," he said, hanging up the phone and quickly standing up.Miranda was busy mingling with influential directors and producers, key figures who could help her climb to the top of the industry. She did not notice Nash's departure until she saw the unfinished drink left behind. Distracted, she forced herself to smile and continue engaging with the influential guests as if nothing had happened.Boom—Thunder rumbled in the distance, signaling an impending downpour. Soon, a raindrop fell to the ground. Then another.And another...The rain began to pour more heavily.When Nash arrived, he saw Nina, looking lost and lifeless, wandering aimlessly. Frowning, he got out of the car and walked briskly through the rain toward her. He grabbed her arm and shouted, "What are you doing? It’s raining! Are you c
As she fell into Nash's arms, Nina felt her eyes burn with unshed tears. "Let go of me!" she pushed him away, her eyes locked onto his. "I don't need your sympathy.""Nina..." Nash called her name helplessly.Nina took a step back, her bitter smile unwavering. "Don’t look at me with pity. We have no ties after the divorce. Take your people and go.""I can’t just leave you," Nash stepped forward. "Things aren't what you think.""Don’t come any closer! That’s enough!" Nina shouted hysterically. "Nash, I hate you! You hid everything from me, left me in the dark, and now Scott has to risk his life to save me. If anything happens to him, I’ll hate you forever!"Nash's expression grew complicated. "Would you really treat me like this for Scott?"Nina retorted, "Scott is a hundred times better than you! He’s willing to risk his life for me. Would you do that? You chose someone else when I was at my lowest!""Is that how you see me?" Nash’s voice was tinged with sorrow.Nina sneered.
While keeping Miranda in check, they also had to search for a cure."It’s not like what Ma'am said. It's not just Scott risking himself for her. You are too..." James felt a deep sense of injustice. Nina could not see all that Nash was doing for her. It felt so unfair.Mentioning this, Nash's brows furrowed slightly. "I didn’t expect Scott to find out."He certainly did not expect him to venture into such a dangerous place alone."We'll find another way," Felix said. "Right now, Ma'am needs reassurance."Nash gave a bitter smile. "Didn’t you see? She hates me now. Going back will only make her more upset."He took off his soaked jacket and headed upstairs to change clothes. James and Felix followed, sensing his sadness and frustration. They had rarely seen him this dejected. Even a strong man could be vulnerable in matters of the heart."Solving the core issue is what matters most," Nash said softly. Despite Nina's anger and resentment, he knew what he wanted. He needed to f
Nash said, "She doesn’t need me anymore.""So, there’s a rift in their relationship? No wonder he came back soaked. Even the strongest bonds can be irreparably damaged once a crack appears," Miranda thought to herself.Miranda felt a spark of joy in her heart. She looked at Nash and said, "Nash, I will always need you. I will never abandon you. Believe me, I love you the most. If Nina truly loved you, she wouldn’t treat you this way."As she spoke, she leaned into Nash's chest, her entire being filled with joy.---Upon learning about her poisoning, Nina went to the hospital for a check-up. She wanted to know how long she had left to live and whether she could survive until her baby was born. But the doctor told her there was nothing wrong with her body.Could the poison be undetectable by the hospital?Nina's mind was heavy with worry, facing numerous difficult decisions. What if she died before the baby was born? What if she died after the baby was born? She had to ensur
The script called for a romance between an older woman and a younger man, creating strong chemistry between Penelope and Ivan."Nina."Ivan, bare-chested, approached. His physique, a result of long-term training, combined with his height, made him stand out. If this drama became a hit, he was destined to be the next big star. After every scene, he was polite, bowing to the crew and thanking them for their hard work. Then, he would come to Nina to review his scenes on the camera."Did I not capture that scene well?" he asked, referring to a pool scene with Penelope.Ivan's performance had been a bit raw.Nina reassured him, "No, your character is supposed to be young and inexperienced with relationships. Your performance fits perfectly.""That's good to hear."Ivan was dedicated and serious. Penelope, dressed in a swimsuit, wiped herself with a towel and joined them to review her scene."There's no problem," she said, patting Ivan's shoulder. "Don't worry.""Thank you, Penelo