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!"

someone like her dares to marry the War God. I'll personally

indifferent towards a child, her

down my spine. Is

calling the police! Lock her

recorded this? I bet even the servants in the Linklater family

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

this is what you get for

by everyone. When people think of the War God, you'll be nothing but

only bring him shame; you'll never be worthy

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

a blooming flower, smiling as she spoke in a soft voice, "Congratulations, sister. It seems your trip with Winston was a success!" Alyssa stood up, grasping

sister's plan coming to fruition, I thought

Brianna. I haven't forgotten

a phone rang

Brianna. We'll catch up later, and I'll take you shopping. Pick whatever you like." Brianna, ever astute, understood the importance

as she continued to browse through the overwhelmingly negative comments

triumphant? My brother and Sasha might not even get married tomorrow!" Dracon's

you've done me. Is there

was no secret. To prevent her marriage into the 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

equipment and software was invaluable. Sasha wouldn't be facing this backlash

shall we meet? Send

agreement, Dracon ended

booth for their meeting, ensuring utmost