Have you ever loved someone so deeply that it killed your heart? Nicole Spencer had. For twenty long years, she loved Travis Graham with everything she had. To win his affection, she bent over backwards to please him, compromising herself at every turn. She truly believed that unwavering devotion could melt even the coldest heart. That belief lasted until she found herself lying on that sterile operating table - that's when the flame of her passion finally flickered out. Years later, Nicole had transformed herself. She became the wealthiest female CEO in the city, the youngest woman ever inducted into the National Academy of Medicine, and the chairperson of the International Disability Foundation. At a glittering charity gala teeming with the city’s elite, Nicole was the center of attention. Wealthy bachelors circled her like bees to honey. After one too many glasses of whiskey, he cornered her in the hallway outside the powder room. "Didn't you swear you'd love me forever?" he demanded. "Didn't you promise you'd never leave, no matter how many times I pushed you away? How dare you break your word!" "Mr. Graham," she replied with a polite smile that didn't reach her eyes, "those were just the naive promises of a lovesick girl. Surely you didn't take them seriously?"
View MoreListening to Richard's distorted version of events, Helen turned pale with anger and hurt."You're lying! You deliberately tried to hurt Nicole!"Caught red-handed, Richard ground his teeth, his eyes almost shooting flames of rage."You wretched woman, you're trying to destroy me! Just you wait!"Experienced with countless cases, the police officer quickly understood the situation.He handcuffed Richard's feet and pushed him against the wall. "Hands up, face the wall!"Richard was cunning. He knew better than to resist the police, as it would harm his future prospects.So he complied with everything, simultaneously explaining that he had only accidentally injured Nicole, absolutely not intentionally harming her.The police asked him to calm down, then turned to Nicole to confirm Richard's story.Nicole spoke firmly, "Officer, my mother can testify that Richard not only tried to harm me but wanted to kill us both. I urge you to press charges. If you don't, I'll pursue legal act
The bottle flew through the air, about to strike Nicole. Helen mustered all her strength to push Nicole away."Bang!"The bottle exploded on impact.Helen felt no pain on her body.But her heart ached as if a piece had been torn out.Because Nicole had shielded her with her own body.The bottle crashed directly into Nicole's arm, shattering on impact.Helen felt Nicole's body tremble, and her own heart nearly broke.She tried to turn Nicole's body with her good right hand but couldn't move her.Tears streaming, she begged, “Nicole, let mo… let me see how badly you're hurt. Let me see!"Feeling unworthy of being a mother, she struggled to even call herself "mom."Nicole straightened up, covering her bleeding shoulder, and smiled, "I'm fine. Just a surface wound. I'll just bandage it."Seeing Nicole trying to comfort her, Helen's heart sank further, and her tears wouldn't stop.She looked at Richard with desperate rage, screaming, "She's your own daughter! How could you do t
Seeing Richard's horrifying face appear in the hospital doorway, Helen instinctively shouted, “Nicole, run! Quickly run!"After years of experiencing a man's brutal behavior, she was determined to prevent her daughter Nicole from falling into this monster's hands."Run? Run where? If you're not remarrying Travis, you're not going anywhere!" Richard blocked the door with his drunken body, resolute in preventing Nicole's escape.When he first learned that his abandoned daughter had married into the wealthy Graham family, Richard had laughed triumphantly, believing he'd finally found a cash cow.He knew that despite Nicole's seemingly cold attitude toward Helen, she deeply cared about her mother's well-being.Whenever he called Nicole and let her know Helen was injured, she would obediently send him money.This tactic had worked flawlessly for years.But Richard was never satisfied."The Graham family is worth billions, and you're giving me just tens of thousands? Are you trying t
From the moment Karen entered, arrogantly slapping Nicole and then stomping on her hearing aid, Travis had remained coldly detached throughout.Or at least, that’s how Nicole saw it.She had long stopped expecting anything from this man.But when he demanded she apologize to Karen, who had slapped her, Nicole's anger surged from her chest. "Apologize? Absolutely not."Her indifferent gaze swept over Travis’s chiseled, shadowed features before settling on the elderly patient.She walked over and said gently, “Sir, I'm leaving now. Take care of yourself, and thank you."The elderly patient, already frail with a weak heart, had been too intimidated by Karen’s aggression to speak up earlier.Hearing Nicole's thanks, he felt slightly ashamed for not being more helpful.Nicole shook her head, telling him that taking care of his health was most important.After saying goodbye to the patient, Nicole walked toward the hospital room door, never once glancing at Travis.Travis watched a
Lucy heard the familiar voice and felt a wave of relief.Casting a seemingly casual glance at Nicole, she called out tearfully, "Mom!"An elegantly dressed middle-aged woman entered, walking rhythmically in high heels.However, rather than going to Lucy, she strode straight toward Nicole.Nicole's heart sank.Simultaneously, she recalled Lucy's meaningful glance from earlier, and a sense of foreboding swept over her."Slap!"A loud, crisp sound rang out in the hospital room.Immediately after, the sound of a miniature hearing aid falling to the floor followed.Nicole's face turned to the side, her left cheek burning with pain."This is what happens when you bully my daughter!" the woman spat, her tone sharp with indignation.Standing with arms crossed, her elegant face wore an air of superiority typical of those in power.Her black hair was perfectly coiffed, her makeup immaculate, a luxurious gold necklace adorning her long neck.Designer handbag, dress, earrings... Her e
"Your ex-husband?' The elderly patient looked utterly surprised, casting a sideways glance at Travis. 'Why are you still taking care of him and tolerating his attitude after your divorce?"Sometimes, blunt words carry deep wisdom.Nicole secretly chuckled, watching Travis's face turn green with anger.Lucy quickly tried to explain to the elderly man, "One day of marriage means a hundred days of kindness. Besides, Nicole was once part of the Graham family…" Her voice trailed off before she could complete “adopted child.”"Miss, forgive me for being direct, but what exactly is your relationship with Mr. Graham?" the patient asked sharply, cutting her off mid-sentence.The question left Lucy speechless. She looked expectantly at Travis, hoping he would clarify their relationship verbally.Of course, she hoped for the answer she wanted to hear. After all, Travis had divorced Nicole, and if he truly loved her, he should publicly acknowledge their relationship.Noticing Lucy's silent,
Nicole didn’t respond to James and instead walked straight back into the hospital room, took out her phone, and started recording, pointing the camera at Travis."Mr. Graham, there are three elderly patients outside, and you have exactly three empty beds in this room. Please agree to let them move in."Travis looked into the camera, slightly narrowing his eyes."What are you doing?""There are three elderly patients who need beds. As the CEO of Graham Corporation and someone known for charitable work, I'm sure you would agree to such a request."Nicole knew Travis cared deeply about his company's interests. He would never allow anything to tarnish its reputation.Travis slowly straightened up, his handsome face darkening. "Are you threatening me?""Travis Graham, the youngest CEO in the history of Graham Corporation, is not just an ambitious business leader but also a passionate philanthropist," Nicole paused deliberately. "If I'm not mistaken, that was the praise from a major b
The attending physician's face twitched at Travis's words. With his hands tucked into his white coat pockets, he was about to give this arrogant CEO a piece of his mind when James begged him to discuss it outside.When he saw James's pleading expression, the doctor swallowed his anger and followed James out.Nicole went after them."Doctor, what if we paid $5,000 per night for the private room?" James negotiated."Absolutely not! We're severely short on beds! Your boss is taking up a four-person room all by himself - it's completely wasteful! Hospital administration has ordered me to free up the room today!""How about I contact the hospital director directly to discuss this?""The director was clear - the room must be vacated today, no matter the money offered! We can't prioritize your wealth over other people's lives! Other patients need proper hospital care too!"The doctor, having worked his way through medical school on scholarships and part-time jobs, particularly resented
The fine ceramic bowl shattered on the floor with a sharp crash.The food spread across the tiles, its aroma filling the air.Nicole looked at the food she'd bought from the restaurant, feeling oddly relieved.At least she hadn't wasted hours cooking for Travis like she used to.Lucy watched the scene with secret delight while feigning shock. "Travis, that was food Nicole worked so hard to make for you!"She turned to Nicole with fake sympathy. "I'm so sorry, Nicole. Travis is only acting this way because he's unwell. Please don't take it personally."Nicole inwardly scoffed - Lucy had already said everything. What was left to say?"It's fine. I just picked it up on my way here. If Mr. Graham doesn't want it, that's that. I won't buy any more - no point wasting food. You know, there are starving children in Africa. Wasting food like this could send you to hell."Travis had regretted knocking over the bowl the moment he did it.But his nascent remorse vanished when he heard Nic
For twenty years, Nicole Spencer had loved Travis Graham—from the moment she was six until she turned twenty-six. Loving him had become as natural as breathing.Until the day several thugs pinned her to the marble floor and struck her repeatedly.Until the moment she collapsed, blood trickling from her ears.Until her world plunged into silence, and every sound faded into nothingness.That was the day her heart died....A muscled man with sleeve tattoos lounged in a leather armchair, one leg crossed over the other, a cigarette hanging from his lips. He glanced at Nicole's unconscious form on the floor, then pulled out his phone."Mr. Graham, she's passed out," he reported."She's faking it. Keep dousing her with cold water until she confesses," came an ice-cold voice through the speaker."Yes, sir."The tattooed man nodded to one of his men, who quickly returned with a bucket of ice water. Without hesitation, he threw the freezing liquid directly at Nicole's face.The brutal ...
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