All Chapters of Eternal Love for Florence: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

In the memorial photo, Pierce’s pale face held a forced smile, his lifeless eyes staring straight at me. I was so startled that I let go of the frame, and it clattered to the floor with a loud crash.Dazed, my mind flashed through old memories, and I nearly fainted.Could he really be dying?No, it couldn’t be true. He had lied to me so many times before—who’s to say this wasn’t another lie? He probably just wanted to cut ties with me for good. Maybe he had fallen for Lucy long ago, ran off with her three years ago, and now, to escape me once and for all, he came up with this story about being on his deathbed.My legs gave way, and I collapsed onto the floor.Staring at the black-and-white photo, my heart pounded in my chest.Of course, I was worried about him. How could I not be?But then the memories of his deceit came flooding back—the lies, the humiliation, even the fact that he and Lucy now had a child together. He had turned me into a laughingstock in a single night.I forced m

On the narrow sofa, Pierce pressed tightly against me, his fingers idly playing with the expensive jewels embedded in my strapless dress, the touch filled with teasing and temptation. His eyes narrowed, a cold, calculating look overtaking his expression, though beneath his lashes, there seemed to be a hint of desire.We remained frozen, neither of us speaking, as the stifling summer breeze stirred my loose hair."If you're looking for a thrill, Pierce, go find someone off the street," I said, pushing at his shoulders, trying to break the tension. "I won’t let you ruin my wedding."He remained silent but then suddenly spoke. His hand clamped around my wrist, pinning me down beneath him. His eyes, once dull, now burned with intensity."Why him?" he asked as if convinced that my marriage to Henry was just to spite him.I gave a mocking smile, a trace of sarcasm in my voice. "Why not him? What if I told you I love him?"Pierce stared at me, stunned, disbelief flashing across his face."An

"If this video were to leak, what do you think would happen, Miss Lambert?" Henry's voice was cold, sending a chill down my spine.The Lambert family was on the brink of collapse, and Henry had already saved me and my family once. No one else would step in to help us again.But Henry didn’t love me, so why marry me? I asked him, but his response was filled with mockery."Put away your childish fantasies. I married you to make your life a living hell, and to make Pierce suffer."I furrowed my brow, letting out a bitter laugh. "Pierce is already married, with a child no less. You're doing him a favor by getting rid of me. If anything, torturing me will only make him happy."Henry seemed taken aback by my words. He leaned in closer, his twisted expression filling my vision. Panic surged through me as I swallowed hard.He stroked his chin, squinting as he looked me over, and then let out an even more deranged laugh.Henry grabbed my throat, sneering as he praised Pierce's supposed devo

The downpour blurred my vision, and I hastily wiped the rain from my face. The mountain path was slick with mud, overgrown with weeds, and sharp branches occasionally scratched at my legs. Each scrape sent stinging pain through the rain-soaked wounds.The sharp gravel dug into the soles of my bare feet, but I couldn't stop. The security guards were closing in behind me, relentless in their pursuit.Under the faint light of the moon, I could barely make out the path ahead. Dark shadows flitted through the trees, and birds with eerie cries swooped above, their wings cutting through the stormy sky. I glanced back in panic, seeing the guards gaining on me, closing the gap quickly. My heart raced as my foot slipped, and I fell hard onto the ground. The cold, wet earth pressed against me, and I let out a pained groan as I scrambled back to my feet.Just as one of the guards was about to grab me, my foot missed a step, and I tumbled down the slope.The world spun around me. Tree branches wh

Tanya sat across from me, noticing my thoughtful expression. She cleared her throat as if testing the waters. “Florence, are you wondering who caused the Caldwell family to go bankrupt?” she asked, cautiously.I simply nodded quietly.Tanya let out a long breath and, true to her lively nature, moved closer to me, squeezing my shoulders. "Well, I’ll tell you, but don’t get mad."After I promised, she finally revealed the truth."It was Pierce."I wasn’t exactly surprised when I heard his name, but it still stirred something deep inside me. Henry had constantly targeted Pierce, so it made sense that Pierce would retaliate.Just as I was processing this, Tanya handed me a cup of tea. “Actually, Pierce has…” she trailed off, her brow furrowed, hesitating. Her indecision was frustrating, making me lose my patience.“What about him?” I snapped, my voice suddenly louder.Any mention of Pierce seemed to trigger me as if the anger I harbored for him and his past actions was something I could