Aurora forcefully pushed Yvonne aside, exclaiming, "Jay! Take her away!"Jay kicked away the servants staring at him, lifting Vespera from the ground, and moved to Aurora's side.Aurora, dismissing Yvonne without a word, followed Jay out to the car. She checked Vespera's neck, finding her pulse and breathing normal, yet worry clouded her features. "Jay, head to Lysander's," she urgently commanded.Jay sped through the streets to the hospital. Aurora had already called Lysander, who took charge upon their arrival.Within mere minutes of entering the examination room, Lysander emerged, reassuring, "She's fine, just drugged with a sedative. A good sleep, and she'll recover."Aurora breathed a sigh of relief, following Lysander to his office. She inquired, "Do you know what's happening with the Thornfield family?"Lysander, shedding his lab coat, asked, "What aspect are you referring to?""I can't pinpoint, but Yvonne was there when I visited the Thornfields today. Is Yvonne a member of

"Heath has always treated you like a precious gem, afraid you might fall if held too loosely, afraid you might break if held too tightly. How come you're arguing now?" Vespera teased.Aurora, tugging at her hair, replied, "We didn't argue. It's precisely because we haven't argued that I'm troubled. I don't know what I did to upset him. He's always so aloof it's unreasonable, and I have no idea how to cheer him up!"Vespera chuckled and said, "And you still wonder why he's upset? What kind of man is Heath? The scion of a wealthy family that every socialite in the city dreams of getting close to. Yet, you, you've been hiding him like he's some sort of secret, not even attending the gala with him last year. How could he not be angry?"Aurora paused, asking, "Are you saying he's angry because I didn't attend the gala?"Vespera replied helplessly, "It's not just about the gala; it's because you two haven't gone public yet. Right now, so many people still think Heath is single!"Aurora laug

In the world of entertainment, the very thought of collaborating with the Fairbank Corp was a distant dream for many, and for those in the business world, securing a partnership was even more daunting.Imagine the surprise when a small, underestimated studio not only launched a leading actor and actress within a mere two years but also a pop sensation sweeping the charts, and a young designer known in every household. And now, this modest studio had somehow snagged a partnership with the Fairbank Corp!Evelyn was seething with envy. Aurora, of all people, had managed to secure a collaboration with the Fairbank Corp. Did this mean Aurora was inching closer to the prestigious circles of the Fairbanks than she was? This was something Evelyn couldn't stand for. She was determined not to let Aurora outshine her.Elowen was beside herself with frustration. She had humbled herself to propose a partnership to Heath, only to be outright rejected. Yet now, Heath had turned around to collaborate

Aurora found the situation utterly bewildering, yet couldn't help but burst into laughter.Her ridiculous father had abandoned his wife and daughter, only to find that two of the three children he'd painstakingly raised weren't even his own.Aurora couldn't contain her laughter, but Heath wrapped her in his arms and said, "Rory, you're crying."After a few seconds of silence, Aurora burst into tears. Kieran and Jay tactfully made their exit, leaving Aurora to sob uncontrollably in Heath's embrace.Her foolish mother, what kind of man had she married?A man of hypocrisy, selfishness, and failure, while her mother, who appeared as graceful as a princess, had wasted her entire life on him.Had anyone ever questioned Madeline's past or the parentage of the three children, perhaps her mother wouldn't have ended her days in depression.Heath held her, gently patting her back, and said, "Rory, it's all in the past now."Sniffling, Aurora replied, "Yes, it's in the past.""What do you plan to

Aurora tightened her embrace around Heath's waist and whispered, "Heath, I'm really scared.""What's frightening you?" Heath inquired gently."It's Grandpa... He's always talking about his will and though he does it quietly with Leen, I know. He thinks he hasn't got much time left. He can't even sleep peacefully. I... I just wish he could see me get married, have children. It feels like only with his blessing, my life would be complete," Aurora confided, nestled in Heath's embrace.Heath wrapped his arms around her, offering solace. "Don't worry, Lysander said he'll be fine with proper care. He'll see you marry, have kids, everything."Aurora nodded vigorously in his arms, finding solace only in Heath's assurances, believing firmly that Grandpa would be alright.After spending much of the day together, it was not until Heath got into his car and drove away that Aurora returned to her room, watching his car disappear into the distance.Upon his return, Heath immediately summoned Kieran