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!"

War God. I'll

be so indifferent towards a child, her malice

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

police! Lock her up and throw away

recorded this? I bet even the servants in the Linklater family couldn't stand

filled the room, a sound that chilled to the bone, her eyes gleaming with

is what you get for competing with

think of the

will only bring him shame; you'll never be

Alyssa, with a lift in

she spoke in a soft voice, "Congratulations, sister. It seems your trip with Winston was a success!" Alyssa

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

"Don't worry, Brianna. I haven't

then, a phone

face softening in apology to Brianna, "I've got a call, Brianna. We'll catch up later, and I'll take you shopping. Pick whatever you like." Brianna, ever astute, understood the importance of the call and

alight with joy as she continued to browse

not even get married tomorrow!" Dracon's voice came

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

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

Alyssa agreed, "Great, your help with the recording equipment and software

shall we meet? Send me the

a brief agreement,

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