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00:03Hold on, Serena. We'll see our baby soon.
00:06A nurse walked in with a syringe.
00:08I thought it was labor pain relief.
00:10As the needle sank into my skin, his cold voice rang out.
00:15Stop her labor until Sienna gives birth first.
00:17I looked at him in disbelief while he was just checked his watch.
00:21Sienna is about to give birth.
00:24Keep her in this state for two hours.
00:28Subsequently, Lyam entered another ward, where Sienna was lying on the bed.
00:33Sienna, hold on. This is the only male heir of the Hale family.
00:39I tried to shout and struggle, yet the medicine had already entered my body.
00:44The sharp labor pains in my belly faded away at once.
00:48Then, I was taken to a makeshift cell in the hospital basement.
00:52Lila is Lyam's younger sister. She stood at the door.
00:55At that moment, she was playing with a scalpel in her hand.
00:59Don't blame my brother, Serena. Do you know?
01:03The 1920 Family Trust stipulates that only male descendants inherit control.
01:08A girl means you're out.
01:10Sienna is carrying my late eldest brother's unborn son.
01:14The kid is the first male heir of our family.
01:17You are pregnant only with a girl.
01:19We don't care about if your daughter lives or dies.
01:22I clutched my aching belly.
01:24My vision became blurry due to the pain and my voice became hoarse.
01:28Get a doctor!
01:29I'm going to give birth right now!
01:33Lila smiled cruelly.
01:35She knelt down in front of me.
01:37What do you mean, give birth?
01:39Tapped my face with the scalpel.
01:41The drug will last another three hours.
01:44Sienna is already in the delivery room.
01:46You just wait here.
01:49Once her son is safely delivered, you can give birth however you want.
01:52She stood up and ordered the bodyguard at the door.
01:56Pay attention to her.
01:57If she dares to scream, gag her.
02:01The door was shut.
02:02Only a dim emergency light remained in the basement.
02:05I lay on the floor.
02:06My phone had been taken away by Lyham.
02:08At that moment, we entered the hospital.
02:10He said.
02:11The phone has radiation.
02:12It's bad for our baby.
02:15Now that I think about it, he was afraid I'd contact the outside world.
02:19I curled up my body and tried to breathe deeply to ease the pain.
02:23But my mind was filled with the look in Lyham's eyes just moments ago.
02:27Three months ago, his elder brother died in a car accident.
02:30Leaving behind his widow Sienna, pregnant with their child for three months, at the funeral.
02:36Arthur tears streaming down his aged face, held Sia's hand and said.
02:40You must give birth safely.
02:43The legacy of the Hale family must not end.
02:46I felt sorry for Sienna at the time and offered on my own.
02:49Dad, don't worry.
02:51My child with Lyham will also be filial to you.
02:55So it had been decided even back then.
02:58My child was already deemed dispensable.
03:01Another wave of contractions hit, fiercer than the last.
03:04The drug was wearing off.
03:06The baby was coming.
03:07I clawed at the door panel and pounded on it, with all my strength.
03:11Help!
03:12Help!
03:13I'm about to give birth!
03:14Save my baby!
03:16There was no response from outside.
03:19Not until I screamed myself hoarse did I hear the bodyguard's impatient voice.
03:23What's all the racket?
03:24Miss Miss Lila told you to wait.
03:27But the baby...
03:29If it dies, it's fate.
03:31Blame your own useless belly for not carrying a son.
03:34I collapsed onto the ground, shivering all over.
03:37It wasn't fate.
03:39Someone wanted my child dead.
03:41Just as my consciousness was about to be swallowed by darkness, the basement door was suddenly
03:46burst open with tremendous force.
03:48Blinding light flooded in.
03:50Squinting, I saw a figure in a white coat standing against the light.
03:54It was the Hale family's private doctor, Dr. Carter.
03:57Mrs. Serena.
03:58Without even pausing to ask more, he scooped me up from the icy ground into his arms, and
04:03dashed out like a madman.
04:05Hold on.
04:06I'm taking you to the operating room right now.
04:08Right now!
04:09The corridor was completely deserted.
04:12Carrying me in his arms, Dr. Carter sprinted all the way to the nearest emergency operating
04:17room.
04:17He kicked the door open with one foot, but the sight before him froze him in his tracks.
04:22The operating room was utterly empty.
04:24How could this happen?
04:26I checked the equipment just this afternoon.
04:29Footsteps came from the end of the corridor.
04:32Lila walked over with two nurses.
04:34When she saw us, she raised an eyebrow.
04:37Dr. Carter, what are you doing here?
04:39Sienna is in the third floor delivery room.
04:41Why did you come down here?
04:43His voice trembling.
04:44The equipment.
04:46Where did the operating room equipment go?
04:50It was moved to the third floor.
04:52Lila looked perfectly innocent.
04:55Sienna is having a C-section.
04:57She needs the best equipment.
05:00In case of any emergency, how could an ordinary operating room possibly be enough?
05:05As she spoke, her gaze fell on me, and she smiled.
05:08Serena, are you about to give birth?
05:11Well, you'll have to wait a bit.
05:13Sienna's operation isn't finished yet.
05:16Just hold on a little longer.
05:19Dr. Carter could no longer bear to listen.
05:21Miss Layla!
05:22This is murder!
05:25Murder?
05:26Lila sneered.
05:27Dr. Carter, watch your words.
05:29Isn't it perfectly normal for a woman to die from difficult labor?
05:33She waved to the bodyguards.
05:35Escort Dr. Carter to get some rest.
05:39I'll take care of Serena personally.
05:43To bodyguards stepped forward and began dragging Dr. Carter away.
05:47Mrs. Serena, press down on your stomach.
05:49This will help you give birth smoothly.
05:51Don't give up!
05:52The baby can still be saved!
05:54Dr. Carter struggled and shouted.
05:56His voice faded farther and farther away.
05:59Take her to the nurse's station.
06:01Lila closed the door of the nurse station and turned to look at me.
06:05She took her phone out of her pocket and dialed a video call.
06:09Brother.
06:10Serena is about to give birth.
06:13Don't you want to take a look?
06:14Liam's face appeared on the screen.
06:16He was outside the delivery room with busy medical staff in the background.
06:21Serena, don't make trouble.
06:25Sienna's situation isn't good here.
06:27The fetal heart rate has dropped.
06:30Lila pointed the camera at me.
06:32Look, Serena has lost so much blood.
06:34Is she going to die?
06:36Liam frowned and glanced briefly, then quickly looked away.
06:40Tell her to wait a moment.
06:41Once Sienna has given birth, the doctor will come down.
06:44Lila, you take care of things here.
06:46I can't leave right now.
06:48The video call ended.
06:50Lila shrugged and put her phone away.
06:52Did you hear that?
06:53In my brother's opinion, Sienna is the most important.
06:57You, you're nothing but a tool for bearing children.
07:00Once a tool has served its purpose, it should be thrown away.
07:05I closed my eyes and looked at her no more.
07:08My hand quietly moved behind my back and felt the inner lining of my dress.
07:13So there was a device the size of a button.
07:15My father had given it to me.
07:17He had said worriedly.
07:19Serena the Hale family is deep and treacherous.
07:22If anything ever goes wrong, press this.
07:25I had laughed at him back then for being overly worried.
07:28Liam treats me very well and everyone in the whole family treats me well too.
07:32Now that I think about it, I was unbelievably foolish.
07:36I used my fingernail to pry open the device's protective cover and gently press down.
07:41There was no sound, no light.
07:43But I knew the signal had been sent.
07:45My father had said that as long as I pressed it, someone would definitely come within half an hour.
07:51But half an hour?
07:52Could my baby wait half an hour?
07:54I couldn't hold back a cry.
07:57Lila stepped back and frowned.
07:59What a nuisance.
08:00You, check if she's about to give birth.
08:03The nurse glanced at me, her face turning pale.
08:06The baby will be born soon.
08:09But there's too much bleeding.
08:10She needs to deliver immediately.
08:12Then deliver it.
08:14Lila said impatiently.
08:15The nurse was on the verge of tears.
08:17There's no equipment, no medication.
08:20Delivering like this, both the mother and the baby are in danger.
08:23Then let them be in danger.
08:24Lila said coldly.
08:26They're going to die anyway.
08:28Why care about that?
08:29Having given her instructions, Lila went off to find Liam,
08:33not caring in the slightest whether I lived or died.
08:35The nurse didn't dare say a word.
08:38So she had to use her hands to press on my stomach.
08:41But I had absolutely no strength to push.
08:43I had lost too much blood.
08:45And my strength was completely drained.
08:47The baby was stuck there and couldn't be delivered.
08:50Time passed second by second.
08:52Every second was torture.
08:54Suddenly, hurried footsteps came from the corridor.
08:57The nurse's face changed.
09:00Who's there?
09:01The door was kicked open with a single blow.
09:04A group of people in black tactical gear burst in.
09:07Every one of them armed.
09:08The leader's eyes turned red.
09:10Serena!
09:12I opened my mouth.
09:13But no sound came out.
09:15All I could do was reach my hand out toward him.
09:18Who are you?
09:19The nurse screamed in panic.
09:21How did you get in here?
09:23Security! Security!
09:25The man didn't even glance at her.
09:27He rushed straight to me and dropped to one knee.
09:30Your subordinate has come too late.
09:33Please forgive me, miss.
09:36He lifted me up and ordered the men behind him.
09:39Clear the area.
09:40Prepare for emergency treatment.
09:42Yes, sir!
09:43The men in black moved swiftly.
09:45The nurse tried to flee in the chaos, but was immediately pinned to the ground.
09:49She struggled and shouted.
09:51You dare lay a hand on me!
09:53This is the Hale family's hospital!
09:55The man turned his head and looked at her.
09:58That gaze was as cold as ice.
10:00The Hale family?
10:02Soon there will be no more Hale family.
10:05I was carried onto a modified medical vehicle.
10:07The vehicle was fully equipped, like a mobile operating room.
10:11Doctors and nurses were already on standby and immediately began emergency treatment.
10:16Blood pressure 60 over 40!
10:17She lost too much blood!
10:20Fetal distress!
10:21An emergency C-section must be performed immediately!
10:25But the mother's condition is too poor.
10:27The surgical risk...
10:29Do it!
10:30The man who had carried me in roared.
10:32I'll take responsibility for whatever happens!
10:34I grabbed his hand and used the last of my strength.
10:37Save the baby.
10:40Save the baby first.
10:42He gripped my hand tightly, his voice trembling.
10:45Miss, don't speak.
10:47Conserve your strength.
10:49Mr. Corleone is already on his way.
10:52He'll be here soon.
10:54Both you and the baby will be fine.
10:56I'm sure of it.
10:58Before he could finish, the monitor suddenly let out a piercing alarm.
11:02The heartbeat has stopped!
11:03Quickly!
11:04Save her!
11:05The fetal heart rate is dropping too!
11:09Prepare for the C-section!
11:11Now!
11:12I was quickly strapped down, and the anesthesia mask was pressed over my face.
11:16Before I lost consciousness, I only heard the doctor shout,
11:19It's too late!
11:20The baby's heart has stopped!
11:23Darkness.
11:24Endless darkness.
11:25I don't know past.
11:26How much time?
11:27I opened my eyes.
11:29Above me was an unfamiliar ceiling, and the air smelled of disinfectant.
11:33The miss is awake!
11:34Several faces leaned in, all of them familiar.
11:38My father's personal guards, the uncles who had watched me grow up since I was a child.
11:43Where's the baby?
11:43The room instantly fell silent.
11:46A few seconds later, the man standing at the foot of the bed slowly turned around.
11:50It was my father.
11:52He walked over, sat down by the bed, and held my hand.
11:56Serena.
11:56He only said, two words before his voice broke.
12:00Looking at his reddened eyes, I already knew the answer.
12:04Gone, isn't it?
12:05My father nodded, tears falling.
12:07You lost too much blood.
12:09The baby didn't come out and couldn't breathe.
12:12The doctors did everything they could.
12:14I closed my eyes.
12:16I neither cried nor screamed.
12:17I simply felt an emptiness in my heart.
12:20Where is Liam?
12:21At Sienna's side.
12:22My father wiped away his tears, his eyes turning cold.
12:27She gave birth.
12:28It's a boy.
12:30The entire Hall family is celebrating.
12:34No one has thought of you.
12:36I smiled, smiled until my whole body trembled.
12:39Good.
12:41Very good.
12:42My father gripped my hand tightly.
12:45Serena, come home with me.
12:47The Hale family is not worthy of you, and that man is even less so.
12:52I opened my eyes and looked at him.
12:55Dad, I want to do something.
12:57Tell me.
12:59Prepare a fake corpse for me.
13:01It has to look exactly like me, as if I've just given birth and died from massive blood loss.
13:07You want to?
13:08My father froze.
13:09I want them to think I'm dead.
13:12And then, I want to watch with my own eyes how they celebrate.
13:16How they welcome a new life while I am dead.
13:19My father was silent for a long while, then nodded.
13:22All right.
13:24Dad will help you.
13:25The fake corpse was prepared with startling realism.
13:28Placed in the morgue's cold storage, it was virtually indistinguishable from the real thing.
13:33I sat in the surveillance room, watching the screen.
13:36My father sat beside me, holding my hand.
13:39Do you regret it?
13:40He asked.
13:42Regret what?
13:43Regret marrying him.
13:44I thought for a moment.
13:45No.
13:46At least it let me see people's true hearts.
13:49On the screen, Liam finally emerged from the delivery room.
13:53He was holding a baby in his arms, with a smile on his face.
13:56Sienna lay on the mobile bed being wheeled out, her face pale but her smile radiant.
14:01Mr. Arthur was so enraged that he suffered a second stroke.
14:05Looking at the baby, tears streamed down his, aged face.
14:08A grandson.
14:10I finally have a grandson.
14:11The Hale family line continued.
14:14A crowd gathered around the baby, laughing and chatting joyfully.
14:17No one asked about me.
14:19Until a nurse said,
14:20Mr. Liam, your wife?
14:22Liam seemed to suddenly remember.
14:23He frowned.
14:25How is she?
14:26No news yet.
14:28Dr. Carter is watching over her there.
14:30I'll go check.
14:31He handed the child over to the babysitter and walked downstairs.
14:35Lila caught up with him.
14:38Brother, I'll go with you.
14:40The surveillance feed switched to the first floor.
14:42Dr. Carter stood at the entrance of the empty operating room.
14:47Mr. Liam.
14:49Where is my wife?
14:51Dr. Carter opened his mouth, but couldn't get the words out.
14:55He simply turned aside and pointed in the direction of the morgue.
14:58Liam's face changed.
15:00What do you mean?
15:01Mrs. Serena.
15:03She lost too much blood and just died.
15:07The baby couldn't be saved either.
15:09The air froze.
15:10Liam stood frozen in place.
15:11As if he hadn't understood, Lila was the first to react.
15:15Impossible!
15:16She was fine just a moment ago!
15:19Dr. Carter gave a bitter smile.
15:21She was already dying.
15:23Too much blood loss.
15:25No equipment, no medication.
15:27I tried everything, but...
15:29He covered his face and crouched down.
15:32I'm sorry.
15:33I truly did everything I could.
15:36Liam grabbed him by the collar.
15:38What did you say?
15:40My wife is dead!
15:42Dr. Carter nodded.
15:43Tears falling.
15:44Liam let go, stumbled back to steps, and hit the wall.
15:49Impossible.
15:50She was so healthy.
15:52How could...
15:53Brother, don't panic yet.
15:55Lila grabbed his arm.
15:58I'll go take a look.
15:59She walked briskly toward the morgue.
16:01Lila stared for a few seconds, then suddenly covered her mouth and rushed out.
16:07Brother, it's true.
16:08Liam rushed inside.
16:10He stood in front of the refrigerator for a long time that Lila became scared.
16:14She walked in and pulled him.
16:16Brother...
16:16Liam suddenly raised his hand and delivered a hard punch to the wall.
16:20Why?
16:21Why didn't anyone tell me earlier?
16:23Why didn't you wait for me to get here?
16:25Your phone was turned off.
16:28Mobile phones aren't allowed in the delivery room.
16:31Dr. Carter stood outside the door and said quietly.
16:34Liam spun around.
16:35Then why didn't you come up and find me?
16:38How long does it take to go from the first floor to the third?
16:41You just watched her die!
16:43Dr. Carter said nothing more, merely hanging his head, his shoulders trembling.
16:49Brother...
16:49Lila said...
16:50Don't blame Dr. Carter.
16:52I stopped him from going up.
16:55Sienna's condition was critical.
16:56I was afraid of causing a disturbance.
16:58A slap across the face.
17:00Lila's head snapped to the side from the blow.
17:03She covered her face and stared at Lyum in disbelief.
17:06Liam, you hit me?
17:08Lyum stared at her.
17:09You locked her in the basement?
17:11Lila's eyes darted away.
17:12I just told her to wait a while.
17:14Wait, you bitch!
17:15Lyum raged.
17:16She is your sister-in-law!
17:18There are two lives!
17:20I told you to take care of her, and this is how you did it!
17:24Lila burst into tears.
17:25I did it for the Hale family!
17:28Sienna's baby is a boy, whilst the other one is a girl!
17:31Which one is more important, don't you know that?
17:35Grandfather said it!
17:36Only a boy can be the heir!
17:39Heir.
17:39Lyum froze, and the anger on his face slowly faded.
17:44So her life is worthless?
17:46No one answered.
17:47In the surveillance footage, I saw his shoulders trembling.
17:50How ridiculous!
17:51I talked to my father.
17:53Can we begin?
17:55Yes.
17:55The Hale family's business began to run into trouble.
17:59First, a long-time supplier suddenly cut off shipments.
18:02Citing, substandard product quality, Lyum sent people to investigate, but the other party refused to see them.
18:09Next, the banks called in their loans.
18:12The loan renewal contract, that had already been agreed upon was suddenly rejected on the grounds of, failed risk control
18:18review.
18:19The capital chain instantly tightened, and then clients began to slip away.
18:24Several major deals were inexplicably cancelled, and immediately signed over to competitors.
18:29Within a month, the Hale family's market value shrank by 30%.
18:33Mr. Arthur was so worried that he ended up in the hospital.
18:37Lyum was running back and forth between the company and the hospital every day, utterly overwhelmed.
18:42Sienna holding the baby.
18:44Why are you out all day?
18:45You don't even take care of the child anymore.
18:47Dad is sick, and the company is in trouble.
18:50How can I deal with it?
18:51If the company is in trouble, so be it.
18:54We have money anyway.
18:55More than enough to last several lifetimes.
18:57Lyum glanced at her with an unfamiliar look in his eyes.
19:00He was just about to say something when his phone rang.
19:03It was his assistant.
19:05His voice panicked.
19:06Mr. Lyum, something has gone wrong.
19:09Customs has seized one of our shipments.
19:10They're saying it's contraband.
19:12The quantity is huge.
19:13They may open a criminal case.
19:16Contraband?
19:17How is that possible?
19:18Lyum jolted violently.
19:20We run a legitimate trading business.
19:23It's true.
19:23The police are already at the company.
19:25They say they want to question you.
19:27Lyum hung up and rushed out of the living room.
19:29He drove straight to the company.
19:31On the way, he received another call.
19:34An unknown number.
19:35He answered, and a man's voice came through, cold and deep.
19:39Mr. Lyum, have you received the gift?
19:42Lyum frowned.
19:43Who are you?
19:44You don't need to know who I am.
19:46All you need to know is that this is only the beginning.
19:49The debt you owe will have to be repaid.
19:53The call ended.
19:54The entire Hale family.
19:55Lyum called back, but the number was already out of service.
19:59His hands, gripping the steering wheel, began to tremble.
20:03The police investigation lasted for half a month.
20:06In the end, the case was closed due to insufficient evidence, but the goods were confiscated, resulting in losses of
20:12over 10 million.
20:13The Hale family's reputation plummeted, and business partners terminated their contracts one after another.
20:19The stock price hit the daily limit down.
20:22Mr. Arthur was so enraged that he suffered a second stroke, and this time he couldn't be saved.
20:27Preserve the Hale family.
20:29He gripped Lyum's hand and said haltingly,
20:31The child, the heir.
20:33With that, he died.
20:35The funeral was very simply arranged.
20:37Only a handful of guests came, and all of them were there to gawk at the misfortune.
20:42Sienna held the child and stood in front of the altar, crying very sadly.
20:46Lyum remained expressionless throughout.
20:49Not until the funeral ended and the guests had all left did he say to Sienna,
20:53You should move out.
20:55What?
20:56Sienna froze.
20:57Take the child and move out of the Hale family residence.
21:01I'll give you a sum of money.
21:03Enough for the rest of your lives.
21:05Liam!
21:06What do you mean?
21:07Sienna screamed.
21:08You're abandoning us?
21:10No.
21:11Giving you money is taking care of yours, but the old Hale family house, I'm keeping it.
21:15Lyum said.
21:16This place holds my memories with Serena.
21:19It can't be given to anyone else.
21:22Sienna stared at him, and then suddenly smiled.
21:26Memories?
21:27Lyum, stop deceiving yourself.
21:30You never loved that woman.
21:32You just feel guilty.
21:34It's because she died so tragically that you feel guilty.
21:38If she were still alive, you would have divorced her long ago and married me instead.
21:43Shut up.
21:43Lyum's face darkened.
21:45I'm going to say it!
21:49When you married her back then, wasn't it simply because her family background was clean and she was easy to
21:55control?
21:56You said it yourself?
21:58Once she gave birth to the child, you'd find an excuse to divorce her.
22:02Now that she's dead, it's even more convenient.
22:05Another slap across the face.
22:08Sienna was struck so hard she fell to the ground, and the baby burst out wailing in fright.
22:13Lyum looked down at her, his gaze as cold as ice.
22:16Get out.
22:18Now, immediately.
22:19If I ever see you again, don't expect to get a single cent.
22:23Sienna scrambled to her feet, clutched the baby, and glared at him fiercely.
22:28You'll regret this!
22:30Sienna left, with the child, and a check for 50 million.
22:34Lyum stood in the empty funeral hall, then dropped to his knees.
22:37Dad, I can't hold on anymore.
22:40The Hale family is going to be destroyed in my hands.
22:43I sat on the chair and watched the monitoring screen.
22:46My father walked in and handed me a document.
22:48The Hale group.
22:50Market value still at 3 billion.
22:52Debts of 5 billion.
22:55Bankruptcy liquidation is only a matter of days now.
22:58Faster than I expected.
23:01My father sat down and sighed.
23:02Sienna, do you really have to watch him fall apart with your own eyes?
23:07What else?
23:08I looked up.
23:09Dad, do you think I should forgive him?
23:12No.
23:12My father shook his head.
23:14He deserves to die.
23:16I'm just afraid you'll get trapped inside and won't be able to get out.
23:20I smiled.
23:21Don't worry.
23:23When the baby died, I had already come out.
23:26Now I'm just collecting debts.
23:29You've changed.
23:30You used to love smiling.
23:32My father looked at me.
23:34Now, even your smile doesn't look real anymore.
23:38People have to grow up eventually.
23:40My father said nothing more.
23:42He simply stood with me for a while, then left the room.
23:46Three months later, I finally felt bored.
23:49My father asked me.
23:51Enough?
23:53If so, then come back.
23:54The family affairs still need you to take over.
23:57I nodded.
23:58I'll go back tomorrow.
24:00Tonight, I want to visit the cemetery.
24:02My father frowned.
24:03It's too dangerous.
24:04He has nothing left now.
24:06What if he discovers you're not dead?
24:08He won't find out.
24:09I said.
24:09I'll only look from a distance.
24:13After that, it's truly over.
24:15My father was silent for a long while, then nodded.
24:18Take the bodyguards with you.
24:20Contact me immediately if anything happens.
24:23The cemetery was very quiet at night.
24:25I stood in the shadows of the trees at a distance, watching Lyom sit before a tombstone.
24:30He held a bottle of alcohol, drinking and talking to himself.
24:34He leaned against the tombstone, his shoulders trembling.
24:37I turned, ready to leave.
24:39But I kicked a stone.
24:40Lyom jerked his head up.
24:42Who's there?
24:43I froze.
24:44He stood up and walked toward me.
24:46The bodyguard tried to pull me away, but I shook my head.
24:49I had hidden for so long.
24:51It was time to meet face to face.
24:54He looked at me, his pupils suddenly contracting.
24:57You.
24:58It's me.
24:58I said.
24:59Not dead.
25:01Surprised?
25:02Lyom opened his mouth, but couldn't speak.
25:04He rushed forward to embrace me.
25:06A bodyguard stepped forward and blocked him.
25:08Serena, you're really not dead.
25:11I knew it.
25:12I knew you wouldn't die.
25:13He tried to push the bodyguard aside, but couldn't.
25:17Only then did he notice the four men in black suits standing beside me.
25:21Lyom froze.
25:22They are.
25:23My bodyguards.
25:24I said.
25:25The joy on Lyom's face slowly stiffened.
25:28He looked at me.
25:29Who exactly are you?
25:30I smiled slightly.
25:31Let's get reacquainted.
25:32Serena, the Mafia Caroni family's current heir.
25:35Lyom staggered backward.
25:37Impossible.
25:38You clearly said you were from an ordinary family.
25:41That was a lie.
25:42I said.
25:43My father wouldn't let me marry you.
25:45He said I couldn't outplay you.
25:47I didn't believe him and insisted on marrying you.
25:51Now that I think about it, he was right.
25:54Lyom shook his head.
25:55So the Hale family's bankruptcy, it was you.
25:59It was me.
26:01Lyom's eyes reddened.
26:02Then why you didn't say that earlier?
26:04If you had told me your identity earlier, how could I have...
26:08How could you have what?
26:09I cut him off.
26:11Treated me a little better?
26:13How could you have let me die?
26:15Lyom, stop lying to yourself.
26:18From beginning to end, what you loved was my ordinariness, how easily I could be controlled.
26:22If you had known I was not to be trifled with, you would never have married me.
26:26You might even have found a way to kill me and swallow up the Corleone family's assets.
26:31I had hit the mark.
26:33Lyom was left speechless.
26:34Then, I turned around and left.
26:37I returned to Italy and officially took over the family business.
26:40My father retired, spending his days planting flowers and playing with birds, just like an ordinary old man.
26:47Only occasionally would he ask me.
26:49Do you still hate him?
26:51No.
26:51I shook my head.
26:53Hating someone is too exhausting, I don't have the energy for it.
26:57Then do you still think about him?
26:59I smiled.
27:00Dad, do you think that's possible?
27:02My father sighed.
27:04I just feel that you've been holding yourself together too tightly.
27:08It's been three years, and I haven't seen you smile more than a few times.
27:12Nor have I seen you get close to any man.
27:14I put down the document in my hand and looked at him.
27:18Dad, I'm perfectly fine on my own.
27:20I have a career, money, and family.
27:22I don't need a man to add trouble to my life.
27:25My father wanted to say something else.
27:27Is the itinerary for next week's trip to the U.S. all set?
27:30But I cut him off.
27:32All set.
27:33Then I'll go get ready.
27:34I stood up and left the study.
27:37My assistant reported,
27:38Miss, Liam has come to Italy.
27:40He's outside the estate, saying he wants to see you.
27:44I won't see him.
27:45He's kneeling down, saying he won't leave until he sees you.
27:48I walked to the window.
27:50Outside the estate gates, Liam was kneeling by the roadside, holding up a sign.
27:55On it was written,
27:56I'm sorry.
27:57I was wrong.
27:58Please, let me see you just once.
28:00I looked for a while and then turned to leave.
28:03Let him kneel.
28:05Let him kneel until dark, then throw him out.
28:07The assistant hesitated.
28:09Miss, wouldn't that be a bit?
28:10Do it.
28:11I sat on the sofa and closed my eyes, yet scenes from many years ago surfaced in my mind.
28:16The first time he saw me in the library, I was carrying a stack of books and bumped into him,
28:22scattering them all over the floor.
28:24He helped me pick them up, saying with a smile,
28:27Miss, you have so many books.
28:28Sunlight streamed through the window and fell upon his face, gentle and clean, it was fake.
28:34All of it was fake.
28:36So why does my heart still ache?
28:38Three months later, Liam died on a street in Italy.
28:41Along with him, all those who had ever cruelly laid hands on me also fell into the abyss.
28:46Lila stole Sears all money and fled to another country.
28:50Then she died from a massive hemorrhage during a difficult labor.
28:53In a slum black market clinic, Sienna was pursued by the huge debts of the Hale family and was forced
28:59to wander around with her son.
29:00The once mighty Hale family vanished completely.
29:03When the news arrived, I was in the middle of signing a cross-border merger and acquisition deal.
29:08Without pausing my pen, I closed the document and nodded to my assistant.
29:13I know.
29:14Outside the window, the sunlight was just right, falling on my ring finger, where there had long been nothing at
29:19all.
29:20From then on, in my world there would only be a crown and no more soft spots.
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