The Divorced Heiress’s Revenge

With a faint click, the mechanism of the necklace snapped open. Inside was a black pill. He placed it in his mouth and swallowed it.

Bella's voice slowly faded away, vanishing from his consciousness.

It had been over a year since he needed to rely on medication to alleviate his headaches. He thought he would never have to use it again.

...

Meanwhile, in the study, Christopher clutched a medical report in his hands; his face was pale and his eyes were bloodshot and filled with despair.

"Mr. Iverson, your current health condition is not very optimistic." The doctor carefully chose his words. "The medical facilities on this island are extremely limited. If any sudden complications arise during your episodes, we won't be able to treat you properly. I strongly recommend that you seek treatment at a proper hospital within the month. There is still hope for alleviation."

Christopher's dry lips twisted slightly. "If I undergo active treatment, will I be cured?"

The doctor lowered his head, hesitating to answer.

don't even have much time left." Christopher exhaled bitterly. The

pessimistic. If you actively pursue

tell me. How much

doctor swallowed hard.

his eyes, a bitter

medication you've been taking hasn't been treating your illness. It's only been masking the symptoms; it has also damaged your organs." The doctor sighed. "In truth, it's a slow poisonthat's highly addictive. Users will become gradually dependent on it.

Incurable...

crumpled the diagnosis report in his fist, squeezing

this?" Christopher turned his gaze toward the black rose on

I've gained has come at an exorbitant price. These past ten years of glory and fame were all bought

felt a debt of gratitude toward him. He realized now that he had pawned himself

bear to..." Thoughts of Bella brought tears streaming down his face, breaking his