The Heartbreak Prescription by Glazed Snow

Chapter 717

Ida froze in place, her body stiffening as if struck by lightning. She stared at Horace in disbelief.

"What?! You found a way to save Brittany, but it requires trading your life for hers?"

Horace nodded. "Yes, that's right."

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Ida's breath caught in her throat. She took a step forward, clearly shaken. "Are you really going to give up your life to save her?"

"I am. I didn't want to keep this from you," he said calmly. "Your father once did a great favor for the Larson family. I owe it to him to make sure you're taken care of before anything happens. It the least I can do to repay that debt."

A debt of gratitude... Was that all their relationship had ever meant to him? Was that truly the only tie between them a favor repaid, and nothing more?

Ida looked at Horace, her voice trembling with emotion. "This is madness! You're still so young, you've built an empire and reached the very top of the business world! How can you throw all that away just to save Brittany? I can't let you do this. There has to be another way!"

To Ida, Brittany's life was worth nothing. How could Horace be so willing to sacrifice himself for her?

No. Absolutely not!

decision is final," Horace said, his voice calm but firm. "You don't

"Horace!"

else, I'd

knew Horace well enough to understand-once he had made up his mind,

divide

wanted to know

was willing to leave all his wealth to Jessica, then that was something she

waited, anticipation building in her

Horace pressed his lips into a tight line. "I'm not leaving my fortune to

She's

heir is my wife. Brittany and I are

of color.

Horace nodded.

her with my estate. If she gets it all, she'll have no reason to treat Brittany with respect. That's why Brittany will inherit

fists at her sides. Her nails dug into her palms, but

giving everything to

would mistreat Brittany if she

Everything was

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