Chapter 20
Later, when they were together, he had once thought about helping her.
After all, he was the heir to the Smith Group.
But his sister Elizabeth told him: “It might all be a trap? She can manage her current life on her own.”
“I just don’t want you to go through what Dad and I went through.”
“These
years of hardship have helped filter out those who don’t deserve to be by your side.”
Throughout his upbringing, the phrase he heard the most was:
“Benjamin, don’t repeat the same mistakes your sister and dad made.”
Dad was the president of the Smith Group, but he fell in love with his secretary. In the end, their mom ran off with another man after swindling all of Dad’s money.
Fortunately, Dad managed to make a comeback later.
Learning from Dad’s romantic failures, my sister fell for her childhood sweetheart who came from a similar background.
But unexpectedly, that man only married her for business interests.
He kept countless mistresses outside.
Sometimes he’d even bring them home, making her train them while
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treating her with utter disrespect.
Eventually, my sister couldn’t endure it and filed for divorce.
Their relationship was doomed.
That’s why our parents always hoped Benjamin would find someone he truly loved, who’d reciprocate his genuine feelings.
He’d assumed Elizabeth left him for others because he was poor.
Yet it never crossed his mind-
Because she had cancer, because she felt too poor to burden him.
Because she feared he’d suffer when she died, so she’d rather have him
hate her.
Now, his heart felt like ten thousand insects were gnawing at it.
This time, he wouldn’t let go again.
Even if he had to take her by force, he refused to live with regret.
Even if Elizabeth’s fate was sealed, even if his best efforts couldn’t save
her.
He wouldn’t allow himself to miss this chance.
After class, I ran to the hospital for genetic screening and testing.
No pathological changes found yet, but doctors can’t guarantee future risks.
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The genetic lottery blesses some to avoid illness until their twilight years, while others face disease from birth.
My misfortune struck just as my life was beginning.
When my heart brimmed with anticipation for a bright future.
Returning from the hospital, I encountered Victoria.
In that chilling alley, she blocked my path with bleached–blond thugs.
“Elizabeth, blame yourself for falling for my man. Know this whatever they do to you won’t get them charged.”
“You’re not escaping today.”
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The thugs excitedly counted cash, thumping their chests as they assured Victoria.
“Relax, Vic. Ben won’t touch this piece of work once she’s soiled.”
My mind went blank, white noise flooding my thoughts.
I used to think Victoria was just a bitch with underhanded tricks, but now I realize she’s evil to the core.
I said coldly, “Victoria, I just pressed the emergency shortcut on my phone. It automatically called the police.”
“They’ll be here within five minutes.”
I looked at those impressionable teenagers: “Are you sure you want to commit crimes with her?”
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Victoria let out a mocking laugh.
“You took the money, now get the job done! Don’t worry, nothing will happen even if you’re caught.”
Seeing their hesitation, she raised the stakes: “I’ll pay five times more!”
