My half-sister was dying of cancer, and she had one final wish: to steal my life.

She demanded my wedding, my fiancé, everything. So I watched as she walked down the aisle in the dress I designed myself, on the arm of the man I loved, into the wedding that should have been mine. For a dying woman, I could bear it.

But when she came for the heirloom bracelet my late mother left me, something inside me snapped. At the auction, I watched my ex-fiancé, Jasper, shield her as they drove the price up to a staggering 200 million. Bled dry by my own parasitic family, I was helpless, forced to see my last connection to my mother fall into their hands—

Until a calm, commanding voice cut through the room: “300 million.” The entire hall fell silent. Mack Ben, the notoriously private and influential head of the Ben family, had made the bid. “A gift,” he declared, his gaze finding mine, “for Miss Colby.”

After I retrieved the bracelet, I promised to repay him. “Mr. Ben, I’ll find a way to pay back the 300 million.” He simply studied my face, a slight frown creasing his brow. “Freya Colby,” he asked softly, “have you forgotten me?” Me: ?

"President Kenneth, are you alright? We need to get you medical attention immediately." My stomach twisted as I approached him, blood still trickling from the gash on his forehead. I turned sharply to the nearest employee. "Escort President Kenneth to the hospital right now."


Jordan Kenneth pushed himself upright, his concerned gaze finding mine despite the pain etched across his features. "Are you capable of managing this situation? I understand she's family, which is why I hesitated to involve law enforcement."


"Please don't concern yourself with that. Your priority should be getting proper medical care." I pulled out my phone, fingers already moving toward the emergency number. "I'll handle the authorities myself."


Chapter 104 - Chapter 104 Desperate Terms Accepted