The Million-Dollar Heart

At dusk, the fading sunlight filtered through the window, casting a rosy glow on Alyssa's face.

She was hunched over her computer, her gaze venomous, her usually gentle features twisted in malice, growing more ferocious by the minute.

Scrolling through the audio files she had uploaded herself, the internet was in an uproar. The barrage of insults demanded Sasha leave Veridia and forbade her marriage to Arthur, her lips curling into a sinister smile.

Excitement sparkled in her eyes as she prepared to upload a video that would incite even greater outrage among the netizens. If they stormed Arthur and Sasha's wedding tomorrow, how could they possibly go through with it?

The thought only fueled her excitement as she edited a video, dubbing over it with Sasha's voice before releasing it into the wild.

The video showcased the moment Alyssa had fallen into the water while picking lotuses.

With a splash, Alyssa dropped into the water, desperately screaming for help. On the screen, Sasha stood by, utterly indifferent.

The scene shifted to five-year-old Winston hurriedly extending a bamboo pole towards Alyssa, while Sasha remained on the sidelines, seemingly enjoying the spectacle.

In the hospital, Alyssa couldn't hold back her tears as she confronted Sasha, asking why she had acted so cruelly.

Sasha's response was dismissive, countering with scorn that her own happiness was all that mattered.

Soon enough, the online masses couldn't help but flock to the post to leave their comments, filled with righteous indignation and fury.

"First, there's Sasha's audio, now there's video evidence. This is irrefutable proof!"

"Can she even be considered human? She values life so little!"

to marry the War God.

indifferent towards a child,

this video sends chills down my spine. Is this how a so-called genius regards

calling the police! Lock her up and throw away

this? I bet even the servants in the Linklater

a sound that chilled to the bone, her eyes gleaming with hatred, relishing in her

get for

your reputation, make you despised by everyone. When people think of

only bring him shame; you'll never be worthy

interrupted her thoughts, and Alyssa, with a lift in her tone,

a success!" Alyssa

giggling, "Seeing sister's plan coming to fruition, I thought I'd offer my

smiled, "Don't worry, Brianna. I

a

up later, and I'll

alight with joy as she continued to browse through the overwhelmingly negative comments about

do you feel now, triumphant? My brother and Sasha might not even get married tomorrow!" Dracon's voice came from

smile broadened, "Dracon, I haven't forgotten the favor you've done me. Is there a way to

Linklater family, he was willing to aid Alyssa, needing only the final push to seal their fate. Dracon spoke slowly, "I have a plan that could prevent their wedding tomorrow. I have

"Great, your help with the recording equipment and software

we meet? Send me the

a brief agreement, Dracon ended

booth for their meeting, ensuring utmost