The Million-Dollar Heart

Arthur's eyes blazed with intensity, making her shiver. "The chair is made of oak, you're wearing flats, and yet you claim you're unsteady?"

Alyssa's face flushed with embarrassment and then went pale. She stuttered, "Arthur, this is too harsh. What about the bond between the Wrights and the Linklaters?" Arthur's words were cold and direct, cutting deep. "There's no bond between us. You're trying to pin blame on my wife out of thin air. I won't forgive that!"

Alyssa stood frozen like a shattered porcelain doll, her gaze filled with venom as she stared at Sasha.

Sasha, throughout this ordeal, hadn't said a word. Her elegance was unmarred, dressed in simple yet flawless attire.

She didn't need to speak or act; Arthur's support was her vindication.

Alyssa was seething with hatred.

Sasha's brows furrowed slightly as she checked on Winston, adjusting his IV with concern. When she finally addressed Alyssa, her voice was cold, "If not for the fact you're Winston's sister, I'd have no qualms about ending you."

Her ruthless tone sent shivers down Alyssa and her attendants' spines.

at the lifeline Winston offered? Do you realize your actions could have drowned him, putting him

piercing gaze was

survival was all I could think of.

had any sense, you would have waited for me to rescue you, rather than endangering Winston. His current state

Sasha, recognizing Alyssa's schemes. They knew the truth would reach the

eyes fluttered open to the twilight, the first thing he saw was Sasha's caring face. His small hand reached for hers, and

scared me to

insincerity in her act was palpable, but young Winston, innocent and pure-hearted, comforted

bi-colored lotus, now closed into a bud.

at the sight of the lotus was genuine, a stark

shared a smile, promising to bring Winston to their wedding, setting aside

plans, declared a bold move. "Let the internet buzz. We'll live stream our wedding

wedding into a spectacle for the

supported the decision, her morning irritation forgotten in the face of