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When I woke up, the wound on my head had already been bandaged.
Thinking back to that moment, I finally accepted the truth–John didn’t love me at all.
But the tears still fell uncontrollably.
My vision blurred again, and that’s when I realized–the fall had restored my sight.
“You’re awake? Laura?”
Stella leaned in close, staring hard into my eyes.
“You seem weird today. Did your hearing come back? Or your sight?”
She suddenly pulled out a steel spoon and slowly pressed it toward my eyeball.
My heart was already numb from John’s betrayal. My gaze over the spoon handle was blank and hollow–there was no need to pretend.
“Stella, what are you doing?” Eugene frowned, striding over and yanking the spoon from her hand before tossing it to the floor.
Stella pouted and hooked her arms around his neck.
“I just wanted to see if she’s recovered…”
As she spoke, her lips inched closer to his.
He met her halfway, swallowing the rest of her sentence with a heated
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kiss, muffled sighs entwining between them.
As the kiss deepened, he shifted to nibble gently on her earlobe.
“Reassured now? What woman could watch her husband become intimate with another person right in front of her without reacting? She clearly hasn’t recovered.”
His voice was low and magnetic, a faint redness at the corners of his
eyes.
It was the look he had when he was aroused–the look I had once loved
madly.
Now it only made me sick.
I swallowed all my hatred and stared as they tangled together.
Stella stood beside my bed, feigning shyness. “Getting frisky? You want to make love here? So thrilling!”
Their breathing mingled, heavier and heavier.
Under the blanket, my fist clenched tighter and tighter.
It was a long time before Eugene finally pulled away from Stella, affectionately tapping her nose.
“You rascal. Naughty things like this should be done in the bedroom.”
Then he carried her out, so flustered he forgot to pick up his shirt from the floor.
Helen slipped in, quickly shutting the door behind her. Her face was full of anger as she muttered, “Shameless! Absolutely disgusting.”
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I sat up and rubbed the sore corner of my eye. Under her shocked gaze, I stood up and said hoarsely, “They’re the legal couple. I’m the outsider
now.
“Helen, I can see again–but I haven’t forgotten what I promised you. Help me look for my phone.”
I finally dialed my parents‘ number.
The calm, strong facade I’d been holding shattered instantly.
I cried hard, choking on my sobs as I explained the rough situation.
On the other end, my mom cried even harder than I did.
My dad roared in rage–something slammed and shattered.
“That bastard has gone too far! I helped lift his family up, and now I’ll tear him down! Think he can just kick us to the curb? He’s dreaming!
“Laura, we’re coming back to get you right away!”
After crying, I became completely calm.
Eugene never wanted people to know he was once a poor scholarship student. Considering his fragile pride, I had always quietly supported him in the background.
Not only did I plant people among the company’s shareholders, but even the strategist he respected most–Ms. Leandra–was someone I arranged to play that role.
“Dad, I’ve got people inside Jackman Group. I also still have resources outside.
“I’m going to drag him–and the entire Jackman family–down with my
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hands!”
My dad shouted his approval and sent me a pile of intel.
“All our money, contacts, and resources are yours to command.”
“Eugene, you heartless wolf in sheep’s clothing–your end starts now,” I said inwardly.
The plan gradually took shape in my mind.
I first contacted the shareholders I had planted in the Jackman Group, as well as several key personnel.
Finally, I made a call to a close friend. “Steve, I heard that you returned and chose to open a law firm instead of taking over the family business. How about handling a case for me?”
The voice on the other end carried a smile.
“I knew you’d call me sooner or later.
“I looked into the perpetrator of your car accident. The family is also in control.”
Steve Kane grew up with me.
I knew his feelings toward me very well.
But I didn’t have time for feelings now–I’d repay the favor in another
way.
“Eugene bribed them with money. It’s easy to make them turn. I don’t want Eugene in jail just yet. Just help me get the evidence as soon as possible.”
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Steve agreed readily, saying he was at my disposal.
The next day, Eugene brought people into my room.
He stood in front of me and said coldly, “The wedding’s happening soon. This useless one is an eyesore at home–send her to the villa. under her name.
“Helen, you’re in charge of watching her.
“Tell her now that Stella is worried she might get hurt in a fall, and we’re renovating the house, so she should stay somewhere else for a few days.”
Helen finished signing to me in tactile sign language.
My gaze was vacant, and I forced down nausea to smile gently.
“Alright.”
This worked perfectly for me.
Once I arrived at the villa, I met with several groups in quick succession, and the talks went smoothly.
I didn’t expect that near nightfall, Stella would show up.
She took off her shawl to reveal a camisole underneath, flaunting the fine red marks on her skin.
“Laura, didn’t you know? I’ve been with Eugene for two years now–we go at it almost until dawn every time.
“The shares that were supposed to go to you, he gave them to me long ago.”
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She spun around proudly, constantly admiring the jewelry that once
was mine.
Then she leaned in and whispered, “Let me tell you a secret–my ex- husband’s diving accident was my doing. He’s useless, yet he blamed me for not being able to have kids.
“No matter how rich and beautiful you are, you’re still a cripple, aren’t you? Tomorrow I’ll wear your most expensive jewelry, take your money and shares, marry the man you love, and beat your son. Hahaha…”
I clapped once.
Bodyguards emerged from every corner, subduing everyone she brought.
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