Eden's eyes shot wide open, convinced she must be hearing things.

"What did you just say? Say that again!"

The man standing in front didn't even seem to notice her panic. He just repeated himself, his voice dead serious.

"The CEO wants us to send you overseas to reunite you with your father."

With how selfish Henry was, even if he found out he had a living daughter through some random news online, he'd never give Eden a good life. The man had moved abroad, dated a string of women, and fathered kids everywhere.

Those kids would do anything to get their hands on his inheritance. To them, Eden was just another rival out of nowhere-someone to get rid of.

Going abroad would be a death sentence. Eden could practically see it: assassination attempts every few hours until she ran out of luck.

Realizing the trap she was in, Eden just cracked. She started laughing—wild, manic, tears rolling down her cheeks.

She'd thought she was one step ahead. She never imagined Dylan could actually throw her away for Clara's sake.

Dylan, Dylan... After everything you've done, Clara still doesn't care about you.

You're the real loser here.

Pathetic.

she clenched her fists, forcing herself

Just one more time-I have something to say to

just

Eden, don't waste your

the

not leaving this country! I'd rather die than

she could say anything else, the hospital room door flew open-Simon

instantly, like a drowning person finding a lifeline, screaming

see this, right? This is all Dylan's doing! Call

save me! If you don't, they're going to

let out a long, heavy sigh, regret in

that

get it?

main reason Henry was lost everything. If Grandpa steps in now, it's like he's admitting there was something shady about

Simon finally

Eden was linked to Henry, no matter how much Walter wanted to help, he couldn't do a thing. Too many eyes were on the Ferguson family.

was Dylan's

a finger-he just trapped Walter with a

A bloodless victory.

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255