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Chapter 40 All That Was Buried +8 Pearls “Gavin, how could you speak to your sister like that? She just got home–can’t you show her a little kindness?” Diana stepped between them, her voice full of scolding concern. “Mom. “Gavin frowned. “But— “No buts!” Diana waved him off, then turned to Adeline. Her voice softened … Read More “The New Me After 40” »
Chapter 39 What Remains +8 Pearls “Cherish it?” Adeline let out a laugh. “Cherish a man who doesn’t even know how long he has left? Or cherish this little business transaction you call a marriage?” The room fell deathly still. Even the servants held their breath. A cold, heavy voice cut through the silence. That’s … Read More “The New Me After 39” »
Chapter 38 Ashes of the House ++8 Pearls A chill wind swept past her ears as the black car slowly pulled away. But Adeline’s gaze never left the heavy front gates. Once, those gates had marked the entrance to her home. Now, they stood like a cold, silent barrier that shut her out from everything … Read More “The New Me After 38” »
Chapter 37 Fractures +8 Pearls “No need.” Adeline yanked her arm from his grasp and took a step back, folding her arms tightly across her chest. Her posture was guarded, distant. “Christopher, whatever there was between us ended a long time ago. You should go worry about your fiancée. She’s the one who really needs … Read More “The New Me After 37” »
Chapter 36 Ghost of a Life +8 Pearls Adeline froze for a moment, but quickly regained her composure. She lifted her chin and stared him down, her voice unwavering, “It’s still better than staying with the Layton family.” “Better?” Christopher let out a cold laugh, thick with mockery. “You think marrying into a powerful family … Read More “The New Me After 36” »
Chapter 35 The Price of Defiance +8 Pearls Inside Mr. Justin’s office at Kyree Group headquarters, the spacious and brightly lit room was heavy with tension, as if the air itself had turned solid. Rayden sat stiffly on the couch, hands clasped tightly, sweat beading on his forehead. Beside him sat Brian, his expression grim … Read More “The New Me After 35” »
Chapter 34 Consequences A moment later, the door opened quietly, and a figure stepped into the room. Madam Lauren carried a steaming bowl of soup, which she carefully placed on the bedside table before sitting beside Adeline with a warm, motherly smile. “Adeline, you’re awake.” Her voice was soft, like a spring breeze. “Are … Read More “The New Me After 34” »
Chapter 33 No Room for Mercy +8 Pearls “Dare?” he repeated the word under his breath, then slowly crouched until he was eye level with the man pinned to the floor “Mr. Gavin, I’ve never needed to ask myself whether I dare or not.” Gavin was completely crushed by his imposing presence. Speechless, all he … Read More “The New Me After 33” »
Chapter 32 No More Silence +8 Pearls Justin stopped in front of Adeline. His gaze swept over her slightly disheveled figure–still standing tall despite it all–before. shifting to Gavin. Their eyes clashed in the air like blades drawn for a duel. “This has nothing to do with you, Justin,” Gavin spoke first, trying to keep … Read More “The New Me After 32” »
Chapter 31 The Price of Silence +8 Pearls “Brother?” Adeline curled her lips into a bitter smile. “Three years ago, you used that title to send me to prison. And now you want to use it to shut me up again?” Her words landed like a hammer to Gavin’s chest. The anger on his face … Read More “The New Me After 31” »