Jasmine downed her glass of wine and smashed it on the ground. "You won't! You'll never recognize me because my mom is from the countryside and a second wife! We’ll never get your recognition!"Catherine and Edmund looked at her coldly.After a moment, Edmund said icily, "I've never treated you differently from Jerred. You have everything Jerred had. The Hunt family has never mistreated you.""Yes, you’ve never mistreated me, but what you’ve done is even worse than mistreating me!" Jasmine's face twisted with anger. "Every time we finished school, you only talked to Jerred. After every exam, you only asked about his results. Even if I was the top student, all you told me was to keep working hard."Tears streamed down Jasmine's cheeks. "I'm your child too. Why do you only see my older brother? Why can’t you ever see me?"Edmund looked at her in disappointment. "The only reason I didn’t praise you was because I already knew your results. I didn’t want you to become prideful. In a la
Everyone in the elite social circle knew that outside of official business, Sinead was the one handling all other matters for the Ward family.Eden’s standing within the Ward family became clear when Geoffrey stepped up to speak on her behalf.The guests silently kept their thoughts to themselves.Jasmine's eyes widened in disbelief as she looked at Geoffrey. "Eden’s involved with another man, meaning that she’s been unfaithful to Mr. Alain. Can you really accept that?"Geoffrey cast her a faint glance, his tone cold. "Ms. Jasmine, I won’t hold your words against you because you’re Eden’s younger sister. However, if you continue making such wild accusations and harming Eden, my family will take legal action against you."Jasmine’s eyes narrowed before she turned to Eden with a sneer. "Not bad, Eden. Not only did you manage to deal with Mr. Alain, but you’ve also got his parents wrapped around your finger. I’m really impressed. But what’s the point? If one of your scandals can be e
Although Eden appeared to be just an ordinary girl from the countryside, she was always full of surprises.Her appearance, academic achievements, social circle, and dancing skills—just any one of these was enough to astonish others.Before Jasmine even realized it, Eden had already become the center of everyone's attention.Jasmine bit her lip, tears welling up in her eyes, but she refused to let them fall.Eden gave Jasmine a brief glance before looking away. "Now that you know the truth about the man in the photo, you should also know the truth about Facebook and the photo."Eden glanced at Ewan, who nodded and pressed a button on the keyboard. The information on the screen changed, revealing the sender's ID and the content from Jasmine's mobile.Jasmine was instantly stunned. "How... How did you..."Eden’s lips curled into a smile. "I have quite a few things that would surprise you. Would you like to see them?""No!" Jasmine screamed without hesitation.She didn’t know what
The Hunt family left.The party was completely ruined thanks to them. Sinead felt there was no need to continue with the party. It was getting late, so she announced the end of the event.Sinead and Geoffrey saw the guests off.Meanwhile, Eden made sure the students from Class 3-18 were ready to go home.Sinead had arranged transport for them. Some of the students returned to the dorm, while others went home.After Eden was done seeing the students off, Sinead had also finished bidding farewell to the guests.Seeing Eden standing alone by the roadside, Sinead walked over to her.Everything that had happened tonight was unexpected. She was worried that Eden might be upset.Suddenly, a black car made a sharp turn and sped toward Eden on the road, crashing into several cars along the way.Eden’s eyes turned cold. But when she realized the car was heading straight for Sinead, she was horrified. She ran toward Sinead, shouting, "Move!"Alain and Horace, who had just stepped out of
Sulien and the paramedic moved Sinead into the ambulance. Horace, recalling Eden's instructions, grabbed Sulien and said, "Eden said not to move the needles on Aunt Sinead. She told you to proceed with the surgery first."Sulien looked at him with a stern expression. "Ms. Eden's needles might have prevented her condition from worsening, but... it doesn't look good.""I don't care what you have to do—just save her," Horace demanded, his voice almost a growl.Sulien bit his lip and said nothing.Meanwhile, Alain was in hot pursuit of the car that had rammed into his mother. Though he knew Estburg's roads well, the car managed to escape him several times.He pressed harder on the gas, but despite his speed, the black car disappeared again.Alain's eyes narrowed as his mobile rang. It was Eden. He quickly answered, "How's my mom, Ed?"He assumed Eden was with Sinead, saving her."I left her with Sulien. I'm tracking the car now. Link up with me and follow my marker." Eden's mobile
It wasn't until Eden had already entered the operating theater that Horace regained his composure.Horace suddenly became excited, exclaiming, "That's right! Eden can definitely save Aunt Sinead!""But her heart has stopped beating," Sulien said in a muffled tone, his head hanging low. "Other than Nosoi, no one can bring her back."He wished his medical skills were better so that he could save Sinead.Hearing this, Horace's expression darkened, and he slammed his fist into the wall. "Damn it!"Alain, still watching the operating theater from outside, finally walked in.Eden was doing everything she could to save his mother. He felt he needed to be there with her.When Horace and the others saw Alain enter, they followed him, eager to see if Eden could perform a miracle and save Sinead.Inside the operating theater, Eden pulled out her needle pack and removed the white sheet covering Sinead.She selected a needle, found the precise point, and inserted it with swift, sure moveme
Eden took a deep breath, drenched in sweat, but she didn’t stop. She continued inserting the needles.When performing the Thirteen Angels’ Breaths technique, she couldn’t afford to pause. All 108 needles had to be placed in one continuous effort.Finally, Eden inserted the last needle.Sinead, who had been pronounced dead, suddenly opened her eyes. Horace, Caelus, and even Sulien stared in disbelief.After a moment of shock, Horace shouted excitedly, "She's alive! She's alive!"Eden, utterly exhausted, forced herself to speak in a weak tone, without her usual sharpness. "Don't tell anyone how I saved her."Horace quickly nodded. "Don't worry. We’ll keep it a secret."Alain noticed how pale she was and frowned. "Are you sure you're alright?"Eden looked up and smiled faintly, her lips colorless. "Not alright. Don’t let anyone disturb me. No doctors."Then, Eden collapsed on the spot.As soon as she fell, Alain rushed forward and caught her in his arms.Without hesitation, he
Eden's bedroom.Eden opened her eyes, her gaze clear. She picked up her phone and checked the time—she had only slept for three days. Usually, after performing the Thirteen Angels' Breaths technique, she would sleep for at least seven.She closed her eyes, focusing her strength in her palm. A white mist appeared, easier to control than before.If she could refine her control further, performing the Thirteen Angels' Breaths wouldn't be so difficult anymore.Eden heard Sinead's voice and decided it was time to get up.As soon as she opened the door, everyone in the living room noticed.Alain, who was replying to a text, put his phone away and stood up, speaking gently. "Let's get you something to eat first."During the three days Eden was asleep, Alain had his personal chef prepare meals daily. If the food got cold, he’d have it remade, ensuring she had something hot to eat when she woke up.Eden, feeling hungry, followed Alain to the dining room.Sinead quickly joined them, bri