Chapter 98. Half of Everything.In the morning, she was anxious as she got ready in front of the mirror. Jayden was calmly sitting in the living room, sipping some tea in front of the coffee table until she finally descended the stairs wearing a perfectly fitted suit, her hair neatly aligned to one side with the tips curled."You seem very calm; aren't you worried that when your boss arrives, he'll be only half a millionaire?""And who said he's a millionaire?" Jayden asked, rising with a wicked smile, as if plotting something. "Besides, you look like an executive; you're just going to watch, Miss Bay.""I know, if things get too bad, I can handle it," she suggested determinedly."You're not a superwoman, and Richard is not so weak that he can't overcome this crisis. Just follow the plan, Miss Leblanc, without suggesting anything. Let things go their natural course, and you'll see how you married a calculating man.""But he's not here now.""But I am, Miss Leblanc; it's the same when
Chapter 99 - A Way to Find YouJayden sighed several times, trying to stay calm and choose his words carefully."Have you lost your mind?" he asked."No! But..." she murmured, looking around. "I don't want to talk about this here. Let's go to the car."As they walked a few meters away, they encountered Emma and her security guard talking. As soon as they saw Jayden and her, they concluded their conversation and moved away."They are definitely planning something. If you decide to expose yourself, it will be even worse," Jayden grumbled as they entered the elevator."I have to do something to find my husband!" she protested, looking at him seriously."Not even Richard would agree with this.""But it's because of him that I'm doing it.""If he were here, he'd think you're inclined to get close to Taylor again, considering it's the second time you've suggested this.""What are you implying? You know that under different circumstances, I would never suggest this," she protested while Jayd
Chapter 100. Wandering ThoughtsÚrsula was feeling on top of the world on a sunny morning. It seemed like nothing was wrong, except for the strange feeling of knowing that Richard was somewhere else, living in a place she couldn't access."Dad!" she exclaimed, surprised, when her father entered her room, breathless and with a panicked look on his face."Read this!" he demanded, agitated, throwing the papers onto her bed.Úrsula calmly began reading each page."We've been deceived?" she asked, wide-eyed."More than that," he grumbled, bringing his hands to his head as she continued reading."Dad, what does this mean?""Are you daft? We have to give everything back, and obviously, there will be compensation. Richard had thought of everything, even when he's somewhere else, he continues to cause trouble," he grumbled as his daughter's hands trembled, feeling everything she had achieved slipping through her fingers."But they need proof. They can't prove that Richard didn't sign.""We don
Chapter 101. Vanishing CluesElizabeth met Gaby at her old house, and the two gathered on the balcony, sitting on an old wooden bench where they used to stargaze among the plants of their childhood."Why has everything become so complicated?" Elizabeth asked, staring at the blue sky."I remember when we didn't care about love, crime, or family fortunes. Now, we're trapped in what we hate the most.""Yes... I wish I could go back in time, but if I do, I'll also go back to the time when I loved the man I now hate with body and soul.""That would be the worst thing to do, considering it's where you met him. It was..." Gaby murmured uncomfortably.Elizabeth's eyes welled up as she recalled."It was where things improved, you know... I don't know how he became such a petty man. He used to be someone special, trustworthy, and lovable. Someone... sweet and noble. He turned into a monster..." she lamented, sobbing."Maybe... he always has been. After all, he's been involved in criminal scheme
Chapter 102 While UnseenGaby returned home and remained vigilant to everything that was happening. She discovered that men were watching her and somehow they might have uncovered her identity. However, she didn't feel the urge to interfere. For now, her investigation had concluded until Taylor made a misstep and they discovered something.But nothing seemed right. Another week passed, and Richard was still confined to a bed, seemingly improving. The fake Elizabeth was taking good care of him, administering his medicine at least three times a day.As every day began, the fake Elizabeth served him breakfast, and he would then sleep heavily while she secretly administered the injection. After explaining the injection, she would lock the door, undress him, and with a basin of water and a cloth, she cleaned his body. After each meal, he slept for almost three hours.While wiping his chest for a moment, she stopped the fabric on his skin, looking at him with apprehension."How can I..." Sh
Chapter 103. MarriageAfter half an hour, as promised, she was ready and stunning, but she couldn't understand why so much effort was put into it."Where are we going?" she asked grumpily as her brother took her hand, leading her to the exit."You'll find out," he announced while Jayden watched them anxiously."I'm not sure if I should let you guys go," Jayden commented, stopping in front of the door and preventing them from leaving."We'll take care of her, I promise we'll bring her back safely," Brian assured."Nothing will happen to her, no one would dare," Brian added arrogantly, dragging Elizabeth out of the mansion.Soon after they left, Coralie passed by Jayden, heading up the stairs without even speaking to him as she ascended slowly."What's wrong? You seem distracted today," he whispered, watching her climb.Once in the room, she served Ailda and intended to leave until Ailda called her."You're not okay?""I'm fine," she replied, forcing a smile."That's not what it looks l
Chapter 104. The Girl at the Top of the Stairs"Liz..." She heard a familiar voice and smiled nonchalantly as she sensed him approaching, but she didn't turn to face him. "I didn't expect you to come. How have you been?""How hypocritical..." she whispered without him hearing, scrunching her face. "Hi," she grumbled unwillingly."I... won't stay married for much longer.""But I will. I don't intend to divorce Richard.""Liz... he ran away. He's the one who tried to kidnap you. You saw the testimonies."Elizabeth swallowed hard, trying to contain the anger and the urge to argue. She simply walked away again, avoiding at all costs to look at him.Taylor smiled nonchalantly, believing that her lack of response was proof that she had doubts about Richard.Elizabeth left the hall, passed through the door, and headed to the staircase, leaning on the railing with her hand on her chest, feeling frustrated."How much I miss...," she lamented, trying to hold back the tears."Go to your room. Do
Chapter 105. Frustrated Wedding Night.Elizabeth's brothers circled around, growing increasingly concerned as they searched for Elizabeth."I didn't take my eyes off Taylor, yet he might have sent some men to get her." Brian commented, more anxious than Ryuk."I don't believe it; it would be too obvious. He didn't kidnap her." Ryuk stated confidently."It makes sense, but she's not around, and she's not answering her phone either.As they continued searching, Taylor noticed the brothers' restlessness, realizing they were looking for someone. Then he realized Elizabeth was no longer there.He asked one of the house staff, and they informed him that she had gone upstairs without being followed, heading to the corridor of the bedrooms. He went to find Elizabeth, searching in all the rooms until he finally reached the secret place. There, he saw her sitting next to Aurora, who was now sleeping with her head resting on Elizabeth's lap."Ah... you met her." Elizabeth heard the voice that ch