Gemma had overlooked this, too focused on securing a heart for Neve. She had been too excited and anxious to check."Neve, you must make me proud. You don't know how much I've sacrificed for you."Neve nodded innocently. "Mom, don't worry. I won't let you down."Gemma nodded and changed the subject. She couldn't dwell on it any longer, as it would only hurt. "A heart that matches yours has been found."Sure enough, Neve's attention shifted and she exclaimed in joy, "What? A heart that matches mine has been found? Oh my god."Having a healthy heart had been Neve's wish since childhood. If the surgery was successful, she would be able to run, jump, and do the things she loved."Mom, I'm so happy," Neve said, rushing into Gemma's arms, tears of joy streaming down her face."Is this true?" Melvin, who had just arrived at the hospital, heard the good news and felt like he was dreaming."The surgery is scheduled for tomorrow. Neve, prepare yourself," Gemma said, lovingly stroking Nev
"Brianna, go and get the box from the safe," Leah instructed.Brianna looked surprised but still fetched it.The box was quite antique, with dark patterns swirling under the light, giving it a mysterious look.Leah opened the box with a key, and when it clicked open, Jade's heart skipped a beat.Inside the box lay a piece of ancient jade. When the box opened, there was a faint halo glowing from the jade, adding to its mystique.Leah handed the jade to Jade, saying, "Jade, take it."Jade looked at Leah in bewilderment. "Grandma, what's this?"Leah put the jade around Jade's neck and smiled. "This is yours. I was keeping it for you, but from now on, you'll keep it yourself."Jade was only an adopted daughter. In her previous life, she hadn't even known who she was. Was Leah now revealing her true identity by giving her the jade?Seeing Jade's eager expression, Leah shook her head. "When I brought you from the orphanage, this jade was already on you. I don't know much about your
At Leah's insistence, Jade stopped refusing. "Okay, Grandma, I'll accept it for now."Leah smiled and patted her shoulder. "Alright, go about your business."Outside Leah's home, Jade received a call from Melvin. "Jade, Neve's having surgery today. How could you not be here for such a big event?"Clearly, he was calling her to be a standby blood donor, but he made himself sound so righteous.Jade believed that if anything happened during the surgery, Melvin would not hesitate to drain her blood to save Neve."Sure, Dad," Jade scoffed with a raised eyebrow. There was a cold gleam in her eyes.They wanted to use her blood, huh? Well, they'd have to see if she was willing.When Jade arrived at the hospital, Neve had already been taken into the operating room. Upon seeing her arrive, Gemma glared at her. "Your sister is having such a big surgery, and you're late. It seems like you don't care about this family at all.""If I'm not welcome here, I can leave right now." Jade found a c
Although Jade wanted to let them fight it out, she didn't want to involve innocent people. That fire had not only claimed several lives in her past life, but it had also caused significant damage to the hospital. However, if she claimed that someone was planning arson, she was afraid everyone would think she was crazy.She could only go to the security office and find the head of the security team. "The electrical circuits in the corridor of the operating room area are old and pose a safety hazard. As a patient's family member, I'm very concerned. I demand that you take fire prevention measures."The head of security looked helpless, but he couldn't get angry at her, so he said, "Alright, we'll take your suggestion into serious consideration. I'll make arrangements right away."Jade wouldn't budge. "You better go now, or I'll file a complaint against you."Seeing that she was being so difficult, the head of security had no choice but to ask two people to check the electrical circui
Jade quickly stepped aside. She didn't want to get caught up in this mess.The hospital was already crowded, and since Kaitlyn and Gemma were causing a scene, everyone came over to watch the commotion. The scandal of the wife fighting with the mistress was sensational.Melvin wanted to step in to break up the fight, but a mere man like him could barely interfere in a fight between women. Before long, he ended up with a few scratches on his face.Gemma and Kaitlyn were entangled in a fierce fight, pulling each other's hair and slapping each other's face.Gemma, who had a fierce temperament and was very angry, gained the upper hand after a few rounds. Kaitlyn's buttons were scattered on the floor, her neat hair had turned into a mess, and her fair face had been scratched beyond recognition. Pinned down by Gemma, she took a brutal beating.Gemma swung her arms and slapped Kaitlyn's face left and right mercilessly. Suddenly, her wrist was grabbed. When she turned around, she saw Melvi
Kaitlyn grew more excited as she thought about it. She poured gasoline without paying attention to the nearby wires, which were also splashed. After pouring it, she quickly brandished a lighter, but she didn't anticipate that her leg would give out, causing her hand to hit the wall.The lighter was instantly knocked to the floor, and a spark met the oil, causing flames to erupt instantly.Kaitlyn screamed and quickly backed away. The security guards who rushed over saw the scene and immediately restrained her before using fire extinguishers to put out the fire.Kaitlyn's arms were held back, and she shouted in a panic, "Let go of me! I'm pregnant. Let me go!"The security guards didn't listen to her and said, "You committed arson, which is against the law. You can explain this to the police.""Let me go, let me go!" Kaitlyn screamed, seeking help from Melvin, "Melvin, save me, please save me! I didn't mean to do this, I really didn't!"Melvin was too busy to care about Kaitlyn no
Regardless of Neve's state inside, Gemma was truly done for this time. Despite her legitimate status, could Melvin be around a woman who was disfigured? Today's events would definitely make headlines the next day, and Melvin would be preoccupied.The weight in Jade's heart seemed to have been released, and she felt inexplicably light. This was the nicest day she had experienced since her rebirth."Jade." A cold voice came from behind, and Jade turned to see Caelan standing there with a stern face. It was understandable that he, as the CEO, would be informed of such a big incident. Jade smiled and greeted him. "Mr. Fitzgerald."Caelan stood in front of her, his gaze cold and his tone icy. "Jade, I don't care what your motives are, but don't test me. This hospital is a place meant to save lives, not a place for you to seek revenge. If you dare play tricks under my nose again, don't blame me for being ruthless."Jade was struck by a realization. Caelan thought that today's events were
Jade approached step by step, wearing a smile as she stood by Gemma's bed. "Mom, why would you think that? I'm your daughter. How could I ever find you ugly?""Ugly?" Reminded by Jade's words, Gemma instinctively reached for her face, anxiously looking around. "A mirror! Get me a mirror! I need a mirror right now!"Jade took out a mirror and handed it to her. "I advise you not to look, or I'm afraid you won't be able to eat."Gemma snatched the mirror and when she saw the monster in it, she screamed and dropped the mirror to the floor, covering her face. "No, this isn't me! It can't be me!""Of course it's you, Mom. Severe burns have disfigured you, but don't worry. I'll definitely cure you," Jade sneered.'Gemma, did you ever dream you would end up looking like this? Every year, you spend a fortune on your face just to preserve your youth. Your face is your life, and now that it's ruined, you've lost half of your life.'"It's not me, it's not me, it's not me!" Gemma buried her h
Chenelle's words made Jade clench her fists in anger. For someone so heartless, she really wanted to wake her up with a good beating.Taking a step forward, Jade grabbed Chenelle by the collar.Chenelle screamed, thinking Jade was about to hit her, and retreated in fear. "What are you doing? Do you want to hit me again?!"'So, she can also feel fear.'Jade sneered coldly, rolling up her sleeves to show the scars on her arm. "While you complain about the world's injustices, open your eyes wide and see that not everyone is as fortunate as you."I was also adopted, but compared to you, our lives are worlds apart. While you resent not getting enough attention, others are struggling to find their next meal. When you let jealousy drive you to harm others, some people are just praying to survive."Chenelle, you truly don't appreciate the blessings you have."Jade's fair arm was covered in scars of various sizes—burns, cuts, and a long stitched wound that looked like a centipede. Althou
Chenelle forcefully shook off Jade's hand, her eyes filled with venom as she spat, "You bitch! Stop pretending to be so righteous. I despise people like you the most. Do you think the Fitzgeralds adopted me out of kindness? No, it's because they felt guilty."Her face twisted with intense hatred, her gaze sweeping across everyone in the hall with a sharp, accusatory edge.When her eyes landed on Kennedy, her resentment peaked. "Ever since I stepped into the Fitzgerald household, you've treated me with hostility, never once showing me a kind face."My efforts to make you happy were like a dog desperately seeking attention. When you were in a good mood, you were somewhat kind to me, but when you weren't, you completely ignored me. "Do you think bringing me into the Fitzgeralds would make me grateful? No, it won't. I hate you. I hate every single one of you! You took away my only family and snuffed out the last bit of warmth I had."If it weren't for my father trying to protect Cael
After changing her clothes, Jade applied light makeup while standing in front of the mirror. As she gazed at her rosy reflection, fragments of the previous night's events flickered in her mind. Her cheeks flushed, and she covered her face with her hands, fanning herself nervously. 'What to do, what to do? How should I face Caelan later?'After much hesitation, Jade decided to face him. After all, they had already crossed all boundaries. Avoiding him now would be unnecessarily dramatic. Moreover, they would be living together in the future. It wasn't practical to keep avoiding him.With this thought, Jade felt significantly more at ease. As she approached the door, she heard Caelan's voice from the living room. "Hold her there. I'm coming right over." Puzzled, Jade opened the door and looked at Caelan.He ended his call and said, "We've found the person who drugged you. I'm heading over now.""Who is it?" Jade asked angrily.Caelan gave her a deep, serious look before replying,
'And then…' Thinking about it further, Jade couldn’t bear to continue. 'Could it be that I spent the night with Orion?!'"Morning..." The familiar deep voice sent a shiver through Jade, followed by a surge of joy enveloping her entire being. That voice, she would recognize it even in death.It was Caelan. This was Caelan's voice!Jade remained motionless, her body stiff. The swing from immense sorrow to immense joy was too overwhelming—she needed a moment to process it all."Why aren't you saying anything?" Caelan noticed Jade's odd behavior and propped himself up to look at her face, only to find her silently shedding tears.His heart clenched, and his first instinct was to apologize. "I'm sorry, last night I had no choice. Your situation was too dangerous—"Before he could finish, Jade threw herself into his arms.Caelan was at a loss, his body rigid, afraid to move a muscle.Tears dripped onto his chest, scorching his skin and softening his heart."Are you still in pain?" h
Jade felt as if her head was about to explode, her body burning, with her organs seemingly on the verge of combustion."Jade, Jade, wake up." Caelan gently patted Jade's cheek. The moment he touched her skin, he was startled by how scalding hot she felt.Jade's eyes fluttered open in a daze, her vision blurred, unable to discern the face looming close to hers. She grasped the cool hand on her face, pressing it tightly against her skin."So cool… So cool…" Jade murmured unconsciously, her body instinctively leaning closer. She wrapped her arms around the man's neck, rubbing against him desperately. "Help me… I feel so uncomfortable, so hot."Seeing her in such a state, Caelan felt an indescribable pain in his heart. His fists clenched tightly, veins bulging on the back of his hands as he commanded Samuel, "Find out who did this."Samuel nodded. "The doctor is on his way, but we need to lower Miss Severin's temperature immediately."Caelan's eyes darkened momentarily. He bent down,
Orion's face had turned a shade of red that was far from normal, yet he struggled to stay conscious, shaking his head with a bitter smile."I never thought I'd see the day when I'd be outsmarted."Jade's heart tightened in response. She had reserved a VIP suite in the hotel, with only two rooms on the entire floor. To ensure privacy, she had explicitly instructed that no one was to come upstairs. Now, Orion had been drugged, and she…A sudden spell of dizziness caused Jade's legs to give way. She clung to the door frame to avoid collapsing. To her horror, she realized she had been drugged too. 'Damn it! How could I have let my guard down?!'"I'll call for help. Don't move."Overwhelmed by the heat coursing through her body, Jade was on the brink of losing her sanity. In a bid to stay conscious, she dug her nails into her palm. The pain brought a moment of clarity, but it was fleeting. The heat surged back, stronger and more relentless than before. Fear crept up from Jade's feet
Jade arrived at the hotel and easily found the floor, unlocking Room 2020. As soon as she stepped inside, she was taken aback—red roses filled the entire room, and candles burned softly in the corners, creating a romantic and cozy atmosphere.This was the result of Melanie and Tiffany’s hard work all afternoon.As Jade walked on the soft carpet, Jade's heart danced with excitement. Today, she would give herself to Caelan—she was finally going to be his woman. She had been waiting for this day for so long.Her phone buzzed with a text message. Jade opened it and saw it was from Tiffany.Tiffany: [There's a gift for you on the bed. You're welcome.]'A gift? What kind of prank is this girl up to now?'Following Tiffany’s instructions, Jade found the gift on the bed. She opened it and gasped. A few black straps connected to bits of sheer fabric!'Lingerie?' Jade’s face turned crimson, and she quickly shoved the outfit back into the box. If she wore this to see Caelan, she’d rather
Caelan: [Alright, go ahead and get busy.]Jade felt a slight chill in her heart as she read the message from Caelan. Shouldn't he have asked where she was going? Why did he just reply with that?There was something off about Caelan's mood, but she couldn't quite pinpoint what it was.Seeing Jade lost in thought, Melanie waved her hand in front of her friend's eyes. "Hey, snap out of it. Did Caelan say when he's coming?"Jade, feeling a bit down, replied, "I haven't figured out how to tell him yet.""What's there to figure out? My goodness." Melanie grabbed Jade's phone and quickly typed a message to Caelan.Jade: [I'll be waiting for you at 5:00 p.m. in Room 2020 of Serendipitus. We need to talk.]With a flourish, she sent the message and tossed the phone back to Jade.Jade's eyes widened in shock. "Melanie, can we really do this?""Why not? Trust me, right now Caelan is probably as anxious as a cat on a hot tin roof, wondering if you're going to break up with him."Tiffany c
The car sped toward Jade's villa, coming to a stop.Caelan immediately took out his phone and called Jade. Just like before, there was no answer. While staring at the tightly shut door, Caelan's heart clenched. 'Could it be true, as Chenelle said, that Jade has fallen for Orion?'..."Hey, can't you two stop this?" Jade sighed in exasperation.She had been perfectly content at home when Tiffany and Melanie had barged in and dragged her out.To make matters worse, they had taken her phone. Their excuse was to make Caelan worry and see if he would dare to disappear again. Most importantly, they wanted to surprise him."Just relax and stay here. Tiffany and I will handle everything else," Melanie said, pressing Jade into a chair and thrusting a makeup brush into her hand. "You just focus on looking beautiful and don't worry about a thing, okay?"Jade couldn't help but laugh. "Can you two stop being so overbearing? I'm the main character here. Can't you show me some respect?"The