Instantly, Gillian understood what was happening. Willa must have realized that Luke was nearby, which was the reason Willa acted out such an incredible play.
Gillian's heart tightened with pain as she stared at the handsome face she had known for years. They had been so close a few days ago. They had happily talked about their future a few days ago but somehow, it felt as if they were nothing but a stranger. Now it had gotten to the point where Luke would choose to support Gillian's sister rather than Gillian, the woman he loved. A disparaging chuckle spilled past Gillian's lips. Oh, is she kidding, the two had already gotten engaged. Gillian is no longer the woman Luke loved. Rather, Willa is. Willa had always been. Willa grabbed Luke's hand and shook her head softly, her eyes pooled with tears and her lips quivered. Her delicate actions repeatedly stir sorrow into everyone's heart. “No Luke. Don't blame younger sister, it's not younger sister's fault. It's just that younger sister loves you too much. Younger sister, I'm sorry, it's elder sister's fault. I was the reason younger sister wasn't able to be with the man she loved. Wuu. Wuuu.” Before Willa could complete her words, she burst into soft tears, her body shaking delicately in Luke's embrace. Although it might sound like Willa cares about Gillian. In truth, the subtle meaning behind her words is that Gillian pushed her because Gillian believed that Willa was the one who came in between Luke. Luke felt his heart get stabbed by the pain. He hugged Willa softly before his cold gaze bore at Gillian's body. “Gillian, you disgust me. I can never be interested in such a shameless evil woman like you. The innocent Willa had always been the woman in my heart. Not in your dream will I get entangled with a vicious vixen like you. Not in life.” Luke shot coldly. Gillian's face paled immediately and her body trembled. Although she thought that seeing Luke protect Willa and ignore her was already a stab in her heart, hearing Luke say such crude words to her was a big stab in her heart. Luke, the man she had loved for years, had just called her disgusting. He had just called her vicious. He had just called her a vixen. Hot tears welled in her eyes and a gripping pain enveloped her. A few days ago she had believed that her life had been successfully made up, but now she realized that she had plunged into the abyss! Willa's lips curved in a smirk which she quickly hid by lowering her head. She had just begun with this bitch! “Luke…” “Don’t you ever let my name fall from your lips. I hate when a vile and disgusting person like you pronounces my name.” He bellowed, causing her heart to rip louder with pain. Upon seeing what Gillian had just done to Willa, a fuming Roger Arison, and Kathy Arison stepped into the room. Roger Arison raised his hand and all the dressing staff members dispersed from the room. Roger Arison walked toward Gillian in a large stride and raised his hand fiercely. Immediately, a crisp slap fell on Gillan's face. Gillian's face whipped to the side due to the impact and tears pooled in her eyes, her heart and face dripping with pain. Willa groaned silently and reached out toward her dad anxiously. Unfortunately, before she could, she collapsed on Luke. "Dad, no, you misunderstood younger sister. Younger sister was only annoyed at the fact that Luke and I got engaged. You know sister had a fiery temper. She didn't push me on purpose. Don't hurt younger sister." Willa quickly cried out. Even though it sounded as if Willa was defending Gillian. In actual fact, Willa was subtly telling them that Gillian had attacked her because she was annoyed at the fact that Willa and Luke got engaged. “Willa, that wench would continue to take a mile after an inch. How many times did she bully you in the past without you saying a word? Stop protecting her anymore!” Kathy seethed. How dare Gillian that whore daughter hurt her daughter? She wished she could dismantle Gillian and tear her into pieces! Roger Arison's eyes flashed with anger. He had owed the mother and daughter pair too much because of Willa's existence. Yet that bitch simply grew uncultured as days passed! If he didn't put her into her place today, she'd never learn to put others into the eyes! Roger Arison grabbed Gillian's hair fiercely and gnashed his teeth in anger. "You vile beast, not only did you carry a disgusting torch for your brother-in-law, how dare you harm your sister? Gillian Arison, I tell you that you better follow my plan and not mess up the wedding with that retard, or else I'll see to it that your mother's hospital supply was cut off." He threatened in a cold voice. Gillian felt as if her heart was submerged in cold water. It felt as if she was suffocated, making her unable to breathe. Somehow her whole body and heart hurt a lot! So the family had it planned out already when she was still submerged in her illusion. That's why Willa came to parade in front of her and even played such scheming tricks. It was to make Gillian look bad regardless of what the Arison family did to her! The Arison had long planned to make her a substitute for Willa, switching the truth for lies to make her look bad in front of everyone. As if that wasn't enough, they even used her comatose mother to threaten her. The thoughts made Gillian's heart ache extremely. Roger Arison was pleased with himself upon seeing Gillian's pale face. His face scrunched up in disdain, and he coldly ordered. “Apologize to Willa." Gillian's eyes glowed with a cold light. It's enough that she had been accused and schemed at but the last thing she'll do is apologize to the green tea bitch! How many grievances had she gone through because of Willa? “I'm sorry, but Willa's fall had nothing to do with me, why should I apologize?” she rebuked sharply. Although her voice was still weak and soft due to the drug that was yet to wane, her arrogance was clear in her tone. Luke's eyes spewed with fire, and he shot Gillian a glare. “Gillian, what did you just say?” Gillian's lips curved with a disparaging smirk. She must have been blind all these while to follow and believe Luke's goading. Someone like Luke was clearly not worthy of her or her emotions! Gillian raised her neck arrogantly, “I said the last thing I'll do is apologize to Willa. Willa falls on her own, what does it have to do with me? You both clearly cheated on me. It's hilarious how both of you are painting white as black! You two are shameless!” “Gillian!” Luke's eyes spewed fire. This was the first time he had ever suffered such a humiliation. He had always been placed in a high position, when had he suffered such? He wished he could tear this wench apart! A triumphant smile appeared on Willa's face, but it disappeared in the next minute; instead, her eyes turned moist, and she grabbed Luke's hand softly. Her figure swayed delicately. “Luke, don't be annoyed at Gillian. Younger sister loves Luke too much. Ultimately, younger sister would resort to any methods to get Luke's attention. Dad, Mom, younger sister is just being bold, we're family, there's no need for younger sister to apologize to me.” she explained in an innocent frail tone. Luke, Kathy, and Roger's expressions darkened immediately. Despite that Gillian was arrogant, Willa was still supporting Gillian. However, Gillian was still arrogant regardless. How can they bear to watch it? Today they promise to make Gillian, that vile beast, yield! “Gillian Arison, do you think it's up to you to tell whether you'll apologize or not?” Roger Arison sneered, making Willa's heart burst with joy. Gillian's face paled, and her eyes crinkled in disappointment. She understands that Roger Arison planned to resort to force. “Dad…” Ring. The sudden ringing of Gillian's phone interrupted Mr. Roger's words. Gillian stretched her shaky hands to pick up her phone but upon seeing that the call was from the hospital her mom was admitted to, Gillian's thoughts began to spurn chaotically. However, before Gillian could pick up, Kathy Arison snatched Gillian's phone, received the call, and placed it on the speaker. "Hello, Miss Gillian. When are you paying the patient's bill? This month's bill hasn't been paid yet, and the patient hasn't received treatment since two days ago. I'm afraid that if it's delayed for another 24 hours, the patient's life will be at risk." The nurse's calm voice sounded.Gillian clenched her fist and her body shook due to multiple feelings. It's the same thing every time. These were the same schemes the Arison used to prevent her from working in the Arison family; to send her abroad for two years, to... How many lists does Gillian want to count? How much humiliation had she received? "Mrs. Gillian, are you still there?" The nurse's impatient voice asked. Gillian's eyes fell on her disgrace of a father, Luke, Willa, and Kathy. She secretly clenched her fist and gritted her teeth in hatred. Gillian inwardly swore to remember today when she was forced against her will to marry a retard. When she was humiliated beyond words. Gillian promised to pay an eye for an eye in the future. From now on she had no tie with the Arison family. "Fine, I'll marry him. I'll apologize." Gillian breathed out, her body shaking. The sentence had taken her all her will before it could articulate. She couldn't help but give herself a deriding smile, she never exp
A sad smile overtook Gillian's face, her eyes moist, the corner of her mouth drawn down, and her chin trembled as she stared at the pale yet gorgeous beauty in the mirror. Limpid, beautiful big black moist eyes that are clear and bright like a web of shiny stars on a starry night, straight jet black hair that falls to the waist, a cute button nose, soft and pliable seductive plump red lips that seem to call one for a kiss. Overall, the girl in the mirror was a peerless, gorgeous beauty that could topple cities, ruin nations, and pull the heartstrings of any man. Except that the impeccable eyes currently held tears, causing anyone who saw the sight to have a tug in the deepest part of their heart. Gillian clenched her fist tight. Her pain was bare in her teary eyes. “So hilarious!” Gillian suddenly spat, the words clearly meant to taunt herself. A mocking smile surfaced on her face, and she leaned back against the counter, her shoulder trembling. Gillian had planned her who
Immediately, all the guests glared at Gillian with hatred and disdain. Such a vile younger sister; how dare she hurt her elder sister? So what if Gillian is beautiful? She's very heartless! “Gillian, you cruel woman, when will you stop treating Willa like this? She's your older sister.” Luke chided with a bellow and made his way toward the sad and trembling Willa to hug her. Gillian laughed coldly, finding everything hilarious. Willa came forward to say a bunch of things herself; how did it become her fault? “Treat Willa how? She came here to say a bunch of things and began to sob herself. What should I do?” “Do according to Willa's order.” Luke shamelessly retorted. “You know Willa's health has always been frail, yet not only did you push her hard in the dressing room earlier, but now you make her cry…” Luke declared in anger. The crowd hissed upon hearing Luke's words, and their gaze toward Gillian became more hostile. How can this bride be so wicked? Thankfully, Gillian i
Gillian’s lips parted in shock. She was so shocked that she froze for a few seconds. Apart from being famously known as retarded handicap, Augustus Albrecht was rumored to have had his face injured due to the accident, resulting in him being ugly beyond words. It was even rumored that Augustus had to go around in a mask so he wouldn't disgust people with his face. However, now that Gillian was right in front of Augustus, she really wished for nothing but to give a slap to whoever spread such crazy news. If Augustus is termed ugly, then no man can step forward to claim he is handsome. Although Luke was among the top 10 most handsome men in the country compared to Augustus, Gillian will brazenly reply that Luke is trash compared to Augustus. Gillian clenched her fist and snapped out of it. Perhaps it wasn't as bad as she took it to be. Perhaps this was the best way to break away from Arison's control. Thinking about the Arison family made Gillian gnash her teeth in h
The driver sleekly drove the car deeper into the city, as if he were driving the car out of the city. Soon, the car sleekly drove into the Imperial Estate, which was famously known as one of the most expensive estates. The cost of the cheapest mansion in the estate starts from 8-round figures. Inside Albrecht's mansion compound were thick green trees adorning the right and left sides of the road. Although the forest looked extremely beautiful from any view, only when one stepped into it would one realize its hoarding of so many dangerous wild animals. As the car drove down, a tranquil and clear river immediately appeared in view, but through the use of a bridge, the river was bypassed easily. A bed of flowers soon appeared in view, and the car bypassed after some minutes. After bypassing different scenes, the car sleekly drove into the mansion’s park before it came to a stop. “Young Miss Gillian, we are here.” The driver announced to Gillian as soon as the car came to
Gillian watched Augustus' driver and bodyguard help him alight the car. Upon seeing Augustus stand on his own, Gillian's eyes widened slightly. The cruel rumors that circulated in the city conveyed Augustus was an ugly and retarded handicap, but... Ever since Gillian came across Augustus, she realized that all the rumors were nonsense and that they were slandering Augustus. Upon seeing how tall Augustus was, Gillian couldn't help but bite her lower lip and blame the heavens for being unfair to a person like Augustus. He has everything; how could heaven be so cruel to take everything away from him? Gillian took a deep breath to calm her chaotic thoughts and then alighted the car. She gave Augustus an approving smile when she saw him patiently let himself be led to the mansion to get his health checked, and he also smiled in return. After alighting the car, Gillian met a fat maid in her fifties, tapping the floor impatiently, waiting for her. Seeing Gillian, the maid ga
‘Younger sister, how can you...’ The video that was being played on the lady's phone before Gillan stepped into the greenhouse was abruptly cut off. Hearing Willa's words that drifted from the phone speaker, the contempt in the greenhouse thickened. Gillian trembled, and her pale face became paler, understanding that the episode of her wedding had gone viral on social media. Even though she was never at fault, nobody will pay a mind to an illegitimate daughter like her after all of Willa's schemes. Gillian didn't even want to imagine how the netizens would trash her while hyping Willa on every social media platform! Gillian clenched her fist upon hearing the beautiful lady's humiliating words. Gillian had told the old maid to let her get a change of clothes because of an embarrassing situation like what had just happened. However, the old maid ended up making fun of her and even going as far as scolding her before cruelly rejecting her. Seeing the beautiful youn
Upon hearing Calista's order for the two maids to come in, Gillian secretly let out a sigh of relief. Emma didn't expect that she'd be called in to be interrogated, right? So Gillian believed that there was no way that the maids would have been secretly settled by Emma. Gillian's lips curved slightly in anticipation. She couldn't wait to see Emma's old, ugly face slapped hard when the two maids came into the greenhouse to tell the truth. In less than 5 minutes, the two maids were ushered into the greenhouse. The two maids respectfully bowed as soon as they stepped into the greenhouse. “Master, Madam, Miss.” The maids bowed and greeted each other respectfully. Calista ignored their greetings and leaned back in the chair. “Both of you bypassed Emma and Miss Gillian when they were both arguing earlier, didn't you? What do you hear?” She asked straightforwardly, her gaze not bothering to fall on the two. The two maids exchanged glances before their gazes fell on Gillian and Em
“Gillian.” Roger Arison stepped into the ward and perfunctorily made his way toward the table where the flowers and gifts were placed. He placed the flowers and basket of gifts he had carried along on the table, no traces of concern for Gillian in his eyes.If it wasn’t that not coming to visit Gillian would spark a reaction, he’d definitely not have come to see this cocky wench who ruined his years of hard work. Hmph.But thinking about it, if Gillian hadn’t had an accident, would Willa be capable of using pity to win netizens' hearts and increase the stock price? No.And it was all because of this that Roger had visited Gillian.By showing affection, hopefully, he’d be able to win netizens' hearts and also increase the stock price.As long as there’s an increment, Roger's company situation will turn around, and he’ll definitely be able to win investors again and find partnerships.Upon seeing Irie, who was currently going through her phone while grinning from ear to ear and leisurel
A thin and pretty nurse gently pushed her medical cart toward Gillian's ward. Upon seeing the Albrecht guard, her eyes sparkled with sweetness, no sign of fear or nervousness in them. She gently reported, “It's time for Miss Gillian's treatment.” The Albrecht guard watching over Gillian’s ward immediately eyed the nurse from head to toe, unfazed by her sweet nature. Upon seeing the guard's glance, the nurse suddenly recalled something. She blinked her eyes innocently, smiled sweetly, and explained, “Doctor Ren had an emergency case to attend to, so he sent me to check up on and treat Miss Gillian in his place.” Upon seeing the guard staring at her quietly, her stomach flipped from petrification, yet she tried to appear calm. The nurse tightened her hold on her cart and hurriedly spoke up, “Miss Gillian's issue is urgent. The more we delay, the higher the risk…” “Where's your card?” The Albrecht guard suddenly retracted his gaze and interrupted in a gruff voice, completely unf
The incessant buzzing of Luke's phone made his face wrinkle, and he let out a groan.His hand drowsily reached out for his phone, and he picked it up. He sighed and reluctantly opened his eyes before unlocking his phone to go through it.Soon, Luke realized that he was being tagged on social media.Since Luke and Gillian had once had a relationship in the past, of course, the netizens weren't willing to let Luke go, so they had tagged him, wanting to see his response.Soon, the drowsy expression on Luke’s face disappeared, and he abruptly sat up due to shock. “Gillian had an accident last night?” he pronounced, talking to no one.Immediately, Luke pushed off the blanket from his body and abruptly stood up, revealing his toned and naked body.Upon hearing Luke's words, Ivy's eyes flew wide, and her expression immediately became twisted.She abruptly sat up, causing the blanket on her body to fall, revealing the bite marks left by Luke the previous night.Her hands immediately stretched
A certain news and live broadcast suddenly took over the whole internet by storm that early morning, breaking the internet and shocking netizens.Willa had gone to a temple early at dawn just to pray for Gillian’s recovery. How could the netizens not be shocked?As if that wasn’t enough, Willa even went to donate things to orphans and the needy, as if hoping that such donations would soften heaven’s heart and help give Gillian a speedy recovery.All the media channels that broadcasted this live instantly had a surge of views and endless gifts and comments from fans.At that moment, the netizens couldn’t help being exceptionally touched.They felt that even though Willa had treated Gillian badly in the past, she deserved to be forgiven.After all, who hasn’t made a mistake at some point?The netizens even mentioned that a sweet family couldn’t go without having enmity at some point—otherwise, how would the bond be sweet?Some netizens even commented that they had done worse to their fa
"I got it, Dad. I've sent the details in the files to your mail," Zenaida conveyed to the person at the other end of the call, unable to contain the excitement in her system.Upon hearing this, the voice of the person at the other end of the phone softened, and he praised her. "You've done well, Zenaida. You have done the whole family proud. This time, it's not only Father that owes you; the whole family does. Think of what you want. When you return, you can ask for whatever reward, and Dad will give it to you," he said, his voice laced with sincerity and softness.Upon hearing this, Zenaida's eyes lit up, and her face broke into a sweet smile; her heart began to race, and her thoughts began to spin while thinking of what she could ask as a reward."Thank you, Dad." Regardless of the joy coursing through her, Zenaida steadied her voice and calmly responded.Hearing Zenaida’s calm voice made the man hum in approval. He continued, “You've proven yourself capable enough to take over the
“Gillian, hurry up and open your eyes. You can’t just sleep like this. Hurry up.”Immediately, Willa burst into tears that resounded in the silent ward.Willa wrapped her hands around the comatose Gillian's hand and rested her head next to Gillian, her teary face buried in Gillian’s bed, wetting the bedsheets.Willa's body shook, her eyes red and swollen, her lips quivering, and her body trembling.With Willa's tears and pity-evoking actions, anyone who came across the scene would definitely be touched and believe that Willa and Gillian had a very close relationship with each other.However, one of these people didn’t include Scott.Hearing Willa's endless loud and dramatic wails made Scott very frustrated.The ward was supposed to be quiet, yet ever since Willa stepped into it, it was the total opposite.Scott had to use all his strength to suppress his urge to throw Willa out. Rather, Scott chose to walk out of the ward, wanting Willa to leave before he stepped back in.At this poin
“Gillian had a serious accident?” Upon seeing the news and pictures on social media, Willa abruptly sat up and stopped scrolling, completely ignoring the pain coursing through her. Suddenly, Willa's face broke into a smile, and her body shook with excitement. She felt that this was the best news she had received in a while. Suddenly, Willa's expression changed, and she scowled. “That bitch should have just died.” It'd really have been better if Gillian, that slut, had just died directly—but, well... Willa calmed down. Upon seeing that the incident left them battling for their lives and the accident left no one conscious, Willa felt that this was still better. Especially at such a time when Gillian was about to take over the Albrecht family. Seeing the news post about Gillian taking over the Albrecht company as CEO was enough to plunge Willa’s mood and make her feel sick. That Gillian bitch was just an illegitimate daughter and born out of wedlock. Also, Gillian wasn't born as a
The night was dark and beautiful, and the breeze was gentle enough to put a smile on one's face; the moon shone, and the streetlights lit up the dark city.Except that even though the night was beautiful, the scene at the intersection was far from beautiful.The impact of being slammed by the truck left the car metal screeching, shattered the car glass, and left the headlights flashing.Gillian's body jerked forward due to the force, her head collided with the window edge, and her hand went limp by her side. The shards of window glass and flying debris pierced her skin.Blood oozed from Gillian’s forehead and trailed from her temple down to her jawline, soaking into her suit.Smoke began to rise, and an acrid smell filled the air, polluting the fresh air.The driver's head slumped against the wheel, lifeless, while the guard sitting at the co-driver's seat coughed and tried to regain his consciousness.The guard reached out toward the door despite his weak state, instinctively wanting
“Wife, you are so beautiful.” Augustus wrapped his hands around Gillian's waist and plastered endless kisses on Gillian’s face and neck.Gillian was in a custom-made dark suit, and her hair was packed high, accentuating her features and making her appear more professional. Gillian’s face reddened and her ear dyed pink.Upon noticing that Augustus was already becoming clingier as if he was about to lose control—his eyes growing darker and the kisses more intense—Gillian’s hand quickly clamped around his hand that held her waist. “Young master, you are mmhhh… losing control. Mmmhhh. I will be late. Augustus.”Each of Gillian’s words was cut short by Augustus' fervent kisses that made her melt into a puddle in his hands.After a few minutes, Augustus reluctantly pulled himself back. The woman was too sweet and effortlessly seductive. How could he restrain himself whenever he was around the enchanting woman? “Wife is so perfect.” He praised her again and again while speaking sweet words t