All Chapters of Between two worlds : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

The grand ballroom was alive with glittering lights and soft music as Leo’s charity gala unfolded. It was one of his most significant events of the year, attended by influential figures, celebrities, and the elite. I had spent hours agonizing over what to wear, finally settling on a simple but elegant emerald green dress that Ivy and Jasmine insisted brought out my eyes.Leo had invited me as his date, and I wanted to support him, despite the lingering dread of Vivian’s threats. I tried to push her out of my mind and focus on the night, standing by his side as he mingled effortlessly with the crowd.The evening seemed to be going well until it was time for the main event—a live Q&A session and speech hosted by Leo himself. The stage was set with a sleek podium and a spotlight that bathed him in a golden glow. As he spoke passionately about his foundation and the work they were doing, I couldn’t help but feel proud of him.But then, out of nowhere, Vivian appeared.She was dressed to k

Leo knew the damage from Vivian’s setup wasn’t just personal—it was professional and public. Clearing his name would require a meticulous approach, leaving no room for doubt. From the moment he left my apartment after our emotional confrontation, he began devising a strategy to expose the truth. Leo started by revisiting the scene of the incident—his office. He had security footage installed throughout the building, including the hallways and common areas. With the help of his office’s IT team, he retrieved the recordings from that day. The footage showed Vivian entering the building in disguise, wearing the outfit of a secretary. She carried a tray of coffee cups into Leo’s office and stayed there for several minutes. The footage also revealed her leaving the office with a smug smile, holding her phone as though she was uploading something. Next, Leo requested his medical reports from the hospital. When he was rushed to the ER, the doctors had taken a blood sample, which showed tra

The Vacation After everything that had happened—Vivian’s manipulations, Ethan’s betrayal, the emotional rollercoaster—I both needed a break. Leo and I had talked about going away for a while, to escape from the chaos of our lives and just be together, away from prying eyes and the constant weight of everything that had been happening. “I think it’s time we take a real break,” Leo had suggested one evening as we sat together in my living room, surrounded by the quiet hum of the city. “Just the two of us. No distractions.” I agreed immediately. I needed to disconnect, to reset and focus on what really mattered—Leo and me. After some back-and-forth about where to go, we finally settled on a small beach resort a few hours away. It wasn’t too far, just enough distance to feel like an escape. The sun, the sea, the sand—everything I needed to clear my head. I decided to document our getaway with a uTube vlog, something fun and lighthearted for my audience. A way to share this special tim

The scream echoed through the sterile hospital halls, piercing the uneasy silence like a thunderclap. My heart, already heavy with the weight of Sophie’s condition, seemed to skip a beat. I turned sharply toward the source of the commotion, my pulse racing as the hallway around me erupted into chaos. Nurses and doctors darted toward the source of the sound, their hurried footsteps blending with the panic in the air. I looked at Leo, my hands trembling. "What was that?" I whispered, my voice barely audible over the rising noise. “I don’t know,” he replied, his expression tight with concern. Without hesitation, he took my hand, guiding me through the growing crowd. As we neared the corner of the corridor, the scene unfolded before us like something out of a nightmare. A gurney barreled past, pushed by a team of medics moving with a sense of urgency that sent chills down my spine. On it lay a figure, blood staining the once-pristine sheets. I couldn’t make out their face, but the sig

The morning sun was unforgiving, blazing through the hospital windows as if mocking the grim reality we faced. I hadn't slept, and it was clear Leo hadn't either. His disheveled hair and weary eyes matched the exhaustion I felt deep within my bones. The waiting was unbearable, and the hospital corridors, filled with the faint hum of machines and hurried footsteps, only amplified the tension. News had trickled in throughout the night. Sophie’s condition remained critical but stable. Ethan was out of surgery, though the doctors cautioned us that the next 48 hours would be crucial. And Vivian... Vivian’s fate hung by a thread. The surgeons had managed to stop the internal bleeding, but she was far from being out of danger. Ivy and Jasmine stayed with me as much as they could, offering quiet reassurances that felt like lifelines. Still, every passing minute in that hospital felt like an eternity. "Do you want coffee? Or maybe tea?" Ivy asked softly, placing a comforting hand on my sho