“You know I would never do such a thing. I won’t betray you like that,” Ray said, his voice quiet but firm, laced with an edge of coldness. “You don’t trust me, Lily?”Lia laughed bitterly, her voice hollow and sharp. “Ha… ha… haaaa! Trust? You dare to talk about trust?” Her eyes blazed with fury, her words dripping with disdain. “Why would I trust you? Your bloody company released my creation as theirs, and you dare to speak of trust. Trust you?” She scoffed, shaking her head, the sarcasm in her tone palpable.“Yes, I put you in charge publicly. Yes, the world believes you run this company. But you know what? That’s just a façade. You’re in charge on the surface. You don’t get to steal from me, Ray. Not like this.”“I know you’re frustrated, Lia, but please… turn it down,” Lilly’s voice chimed in her mind, softer this time.But Lia couldn’t hear her—or rather, she chose not to. The rage swirling inside her was too loud, too consuming. And deep down, even Lilly knew stopping her now c
She flinched at his words, her expression wavering as the weight of his sincerity pressed against her walls. But those walls were high, and the years of pain that built them weren’t so easily dismantled. The years of being locked up, the years of being denied blood she craved.“You don’t see me,” she whispered, her voice barely audible. “No one ever does.”And with that, she crumpled into the nearest chair, her hands covering her face as sobs wracked her body.Lilly just kept mute, because she herself does know much or what Liliana has gone through she has no memories of them.Ray stood there for a moment, helpless and heartbroken. Then, slowly, he knelt beside her, his hand hovering uncertainly before resting gently on her arm.“I do, Lia,” he murmured. “And I’m going to prove it to you. I don’t care how long it takes.”But as she cried, her pain laid bare, he wondered if his words could ever be enough.“Take me home, I’m tired and I promise to return your Lilly back to you, maybe it
"Her heart is not beating any more doctor," a lady in a short white dress said anxiously "check her pulse" the doctor yelled Even after checking her pulse, he realized that there was no sign of movement from the girl lying on the bed. He had no idea what to do right now because the girl lying on the bed is not just anyone but the great 'Liliana Anderson' the 'ice Queen' as she was popularly known by. A woman that's always see expressionless, never see smiling and all now been killed by food poisoning was another thing, who had the gut to do such a thing like this.Her family is just standing outside, what will tell them and how? This was the first time in history he does know how to announce the death of a patient, to the patient's family. When he stepped out of the room her family immediately got up and walked up to the doctor as well "What happened to my sister? A girl that looks the same age as Lilianna asked anxiously "How is my daughter " both her parent asked. "Well am mm
This was never the reaction he was expecting, he thought they would be sad, cry, and all not just sat 'oh' it quite obvious they wanted him dead, he just left them there to attend to another patient. Meanwhile, in another hospital, a woman in her late 40's was on her knees pleading with the doctors to treat her daughter. "Please doctor I beg of you, perform the surgery, I promise to pay the bills once the treatment is done" she pleaded with tears running down her cheeks. "Ma'am you need to pay the bills before we start treatment," said the doctor. "Please, I will pay, please," said the woman. While they were talking a nurse came out of one of the rooms and whispered something to the doctor's ear. Then the doctor turned to the woman and said "Ma'am am sorry to inform you that your daughter is dead". "No no no no, this can't happen, my Lily, my lily is fine, yes she is fine"
Lilly POV My thoughts were interrupted with the sudden bang on the door, I looked up and saw the doctor walking towards me. "Are you ok, Miss Anderson?" He asked with a shaking voice. Is he scared of me? Why was he scared? Then again, the previous owner of this body was a scary being who does feel pain, but now that I am here, thereof will be some changes. Back to the present. "Am fine?" I told him blankly, I wanted to smile, but it seems this body doesn't express any emotion whatsoever, I don't even feel anything when the nurse injected me. It's weird. How can someone feel nothing, not even pain or anger nor happiness "Where are they?" I asked the doctor eventually "Who?" Why was he acting dumb? Doesn't he know that I was asking about Lillianna annoying family members. "You know who?" I answered him blankly. "Oh, I am so sorry, I may have informed them that you were dead. They went home to organize a press conference to announce your death to the w
Lily POV I kept staring at my reflection on the mirror inside the hospital bathroom, I was amazed by my new look, although I was beautiful before the reborn, but not this much the girl in the mirror was flawless and perfect. According to what the doctor told me, I know by now that the Anderson's must have declared me dead, The Anderson family is filled with actors and pretenders. How were they even able to fool Lilianna for such a long time. Well, a girl with no emotion may not understand it as well. Lilianna's father was just as cruel as mine they body has no empathy for mankind, I can't imagine what she went through as a child, according to the memories obtained from the previous owner of this body. Lilianna's mother, Evelyn, married James (Mr. Anderson) when he had nothing. Anderson Empire was previously known as Altee group of company. Evelyn was the only child of her parent which makes her the heiress to her father's empire, she took over when she graduated colle
Time they say heals all woundes Time cures Time changes, But Liliana and I are both stuck in time, I tried to be normal for the sake of my mother, where as Lilianna feels nothing she was just a empty human whom have been deprived the right to live a normal life. She was stuck in time right from birth, and I was stuck in time pleasing my mother without considering my own emotions. This body may feel nothing but my soul feels all the emotion buckled up for years in me and now that this body belongs to me and i want a second chance to live a normal life i need this body to feel. I will find a way to make this body feel my own very emotion and try to be happy this time around. Evelyn family try to take Lilianna away so she could grow up in a favorable and good environment so it would increase her mental health and perhaps help create some emotions in her, but Evelyn last wish was to not deprive her husband the memories of her, not knowing the man she was defending on her dea
Chole Pov I still can't believe the call i received right now was from my boss. It is quite unbelievable. When i read about her death on social media, i was broken from within, although my boss is special in her own way and amazing. She still the only person we believe in my capability. She may not know how to express and feel, but she is a kind soul, I remember when I first met her, I was just a nerd with no confident nor-income but she changed my life. During the interview, she asked me if I was willing to change for the better cause she doesn't need an assistant with low self-esteem. She taught me how to be brave, She taught me how to be expressive, She taught me how to believe in myself, even though she kept telling me that whatever I have become now is by my own doing but I knew deep down I'm nothing without her, know that she was alive and kicking is enough for me. I got up and grab my car keys and go straight to the hospital, when I got to the hospital I asked wh
She flinched at his words, her expression wavering as the weight of his sincerity pressed against her walls. But those walls were high, and the years of pain that built them weren’t so easily dismantled. The years of being locked up, the years of being denied blood she craved.“You don’t see me,” she whispered, her voice barely audible. “No one ever does.”And with that, she crumpled into the nearest chair, her hands covering her face as sobs wracked her body.Lilly just kept mute, because she herself does know much or what Liliana has gone through she has no memories of them.Ray stood there for a moment, helpless and heartbroken. Then, slowly, he knelt beside her, his hand hovering uncertainly before resting gently on her arm.“I do, Lia,” he murmured. “And I’m going to prove it to you. I don’t care how long it takes.”But as she cried, her pain laid bare, he wondered if his words could ever be enough.“Take me home, I’m tired and I promise to return your Lilly back to you, maybe it
“You know I would never do such a thing. I won’t betray you like that,” Ray said, his voice quiet but firm, laced with an edge of coldness. “You don’t trust me, Lily?”Lia laughed bitterly, her voice hollow and sharp. “Ha… ha… haaaa! Trust? You dare to talk about trust?” Her eyes blazed with fury, her words dripping with disdain. “Why would I trust you? Your bloody company released my creation as theirs, and you dare to speak of trust. Trust you?” She scoffed, shaking her head, the sarcasm in her tone palpable.“Yes, I put you in charge publicly. Yes, the world believes you run this company. But you know what? That’s just a façade. You’re in charge on the surface. You don’t get to steal from me, Ray. Not like this.”“I know you’re frustrated, Lia, but please… turn it down,” Lilly’s voice chimed in her mind, softer this time.But Lia couldn’t hear her—or rather, she chose not to. The rage swirling inside her was too loud, too consuming. And deep down, even Lilly knew stopping her now c
Ray stopped mid-stride as the word “Get out” rang in the room, his expression flickering briefly with surprise.Lia’s eyes widened slightly, realizing how her words might have been interpreted. In her mind, Lilly’s voice interjected swiftly.“Don’t sabotage this, Lia. Don’t give them more ammunition. Remember, in front of the world, you two are the perfect couple. Change your words—we’re in this together.”Taking a deep breath, Lia forced her emotions under control. Straightening her posture, she corrected herself, her voice sharp yet deliberate. “I meant, get in. Since you’ve decided to grace us with your presence, you might as well contribute to the discussion.”Ray’s surprise faded, replaced by a faint, knowing smile. “Of course,” he said smoothly, walking toward her and taking the seat beside her. His confident presence amplified the already thick tension in the room.Lia turned back to the board, her gaze icy and commanding. “Let’s address the matter at hand. We will not sit idly
“Stupid, you say?” Lia’s voice was a venomous whisper, yet it filled the room with a dangerous energy. Her gaze, cold and unwavering, locked on James. “You seem to have forgotten your place, Father. Or do you need help being reminded?”The sheer force of her words and the bloodlust emanating from her were enough to make James stiffen in his seat. A flicker of fear crossed his face before he masked it with a scowl.The tension in the room was suffocating, but one of the board members, Mr. Hunt, a long-time supporter of James, finally mustered the courage to speak. “President,” he began hesitantly, “it’s important to acknowledge the larger issue here. This situation wouldn’t have escalated if the designs had been handled more discreetly. Some accountability lies with—”Lia’s icy glare snapped to him, cutting him off mid-sentence. “Are you implying that I caused this?” she asked coldly, her voice steady but razor-sharp.“No—no, that’s not what I meant,” Mr. Hunt stammered, but another bo
Chapter 129: Change “The new K branch in China revealed the design of a laptop set to be released next week,” Drake explained, his voice taut with frustration. “Unfortunately, the design looks practically identical to Anderson’s models. It’s like they didn’t even try to make any significant changes.” Ray took a deep breath, his jaw tightening in disappointment. Why would Grandfather do this? Openly declaring war against Lilly’s company and framing Ray in the process—it was a move as cunning as it was cruel. After a long pause, Ray exhaled sharply and ended the call without another word. As soon as Lia arrived at the company, her determined stride carried her into the building with unwavering purpose. Her voice was sharp as she instructed Chloe, “Get the board members ready for an emergency meeting immediately. I want solutions on the table as soon as possible.” Lilly’s voice echoed in her mind, cutting through the tension. ‘The board members are definitely fuming right now.’ ‘Do
Ray gripped the steering wheel tightly as Jerry’s words echoed through the car speakers. His jaw clenched, his patience running thin. “Do you need helping talking, get on it man I don’t have all day” Ray said coldly?” he snapped, his voice cold.Jerry exhaled sharply on the other end. “Big bro, it’s Grandfather. He’s trying to sabotage Lilly’s company.”Ray frowned, his eyes narrowing as he focused on the road ahead. “What? Why? That doesn’t make any sense. And he knows in the eye of the public I’m in charge of how the company is run right?”“He sees her as a distraction for,” Jerry explained, his tone heavy. “And let’s be honest—she’s drawn a lot of problems to us recently she comes with loads of complications like. But I think it’s more than that. I believe he knows why those kidnappers’ heads blew up. This is his way of creating a distraction while keeping us in the dark.”Ray’s fingers tapped the steering wheel rhythmically, his mind racing. “That doesn’t add up. No one informed h
Lia leaned forward, her voice dropping to a cool, calculated whisper as she fixed Dr. Harris with an unwavering gaze. “We’re not done yet, Doctor.”Dr. Harris tensed, his breath catching in his throat. “What… what do you mean?”She tilted her head slightly, her expression deceptively calm. “The story you’re going to tell Ray isn’t good enough yet. He’s not a fool, and you know that. ‘Pregnancy hormones’ won’t cut it. You’ll say it’s mental exhaustion, the aftereffects of trauma from my kidnapping. That’s the narrative he’ll believe—clean and simple.”‘You’re surprisingly smart, dummy head,’ Lilly’s voice echoed in her mind.‘I’m always smart, body thief,’ Lia bragged, inwardly smirking.‘Yeah, right. You’re only smart because my twin created you,’ Lilly teased.Dr. Harris glanced at her oddly but said nothing, his hands trembling as he nodded quickly. “Yes, of course. Mental exhaustion. Trauma. That makes sense.”“Good,” Lia said, her smile widening into something both sweet and sinis
The warm water cascaded over Lia’s shoulders as she turned to Ray, her lips curving into a small, playful smile. “You know,” she began, her tone teasing, “it’s such a waste to let all this water run just for me. Why don’t you join me? We can save some water… and I can spite Lilly while I’m at it.”Ray raised an eyebrow, his lips twitching with amusement. “Spite Lilly? You do know that you, right?” Why will she want to spite herself, she so weird.Lia shrugged, her wet hair clinging to her back. “Doesn’t mean I can’t annoy myself. Besides, I might need some help. Who better than my darling cutie of a husband to make sure I don’t slip?”He sighed but couldn’t hide the fondness in his eyes as he began unbuttoning his shirt. “You’re impossible, you know that?”“And you love it,” Lia quipped, her voice light despite the lingering tension in the room.Once undressed, Ray stepped into the shower, his presence grounding her instantly. His hands moved with careful precision, helping her rinse
Ray’s heart pounded as Lilly’s unresponsive body slumped further against him. “Lilly!” he called again, his voice trembling with fear. When she didn’t answer, panic surged through him.Without a second thought, he reached for his phone, fumbling as he unlocked it to call Damon. But just as his finger hovered over the call button, Lia’s weak voice cut through his frantic movements.“Ray… stop,” she murmured, her voice barely audible. Her hand trembled as it grasped his wrist, halting him.“You’re not fine,” he argued, his eyes wide with desperation. “I’m calling Damon, and I’m getting the nurse. You’re clearly not okay, and I can’t just sit here while—”“Please,” she interrupted, her voice cracking as she tried to steady her breathing. “I’ll be fine. I just need rest.”Ray hesitated, torn between her pleas and the sheer terror of losing her. “You said that last time, and now this. Lilly, whatever’s happening to you—it’s not normal. I can’t lose you, do you understand?”“You won’t,” she