Chapter 851 Chapter 850: Lance and Jeff missed Elliana privately, honoring her memory through silence. Sensing he’d hit a wall, Cole shifted tactics. “Why does Jeff keep a cat p> Darling possessed remarkable intelligence for such a small creature. The kitten had embarked on an epic journey this morning, crossing
Chapter 850 Chapter 849: Eva stated, “No need to rush with an answer. Think it through and tell me your decision. Keep in mind that if we choose this path, we will both gain a strong ally. Otherwise, when Arthur comes for me, we will go down together p> After
Chapter 849 Chapter 848: Wanda’s worth to the Craig family had nothing to do with affection and everything to do with her position as a Campbell, a status that promised them advantages. Without that title, without the benefits she brought, they would discard her in a heartbeat. Both Wanda and
Chapter 848 Chapter 847: But even if that explained his confusion, it couldn’t explain his family’s silence. When he had awakened on that island, he had shared how his mother died when he was twelve. He had spoken of her final request, his obligation to marry the Campbell daughter. Neither
Chapter 847 Chapter 846: But Eva wasn’t thinking of Wanda’s pain—her mind was on Cole’s claim about his mother’s last wish. “Cole, you’re saying you proposed to the Campbell family’s heiress to fulfill your mother’s last wish?” she asked. “Yes. That’s what she wanted,” Cole answered. Eva let out a
Chapter 846 Chapter 845: Eva, already frayed with anxiety, could no longer endure the wailing. She shot Wanda a sharp glance, her brow furrowing. “What is it this time p> Wanda noticed the displeasure on Eva’s face and hesitated, a flicker of unease in her chest. After so many years
Chapter 845 Chapter 844: Without hesitation, Eva darted toward the elevator. Though Arthur tormented her emotionally every single day, worry for him gnawed at her heart. Reaching the elevator, she grabbed the wrist of the lead doctor, her voice sharp with urgency. “Dr. Nash, is Arthur alright? What happened? Is
Chapter 844 Chapter 843: Though Milton harbored the same frigid contempt for her, she’d desperately hoped to extract even the tiniest morsel of information about Arthur from him. But fate had crushed her hopes once again—Milton refused to acknowledge her existence. To avoid contaminating their sight with her presence, both
Chapter 843 Chapter 842: After their marathon conversation, after she had acknowledged them as her father and brother with such warmth, was she truly still questioning their blood connection? If doubt lingered in her mind, why had she unveiled so many intimate secrets to them? With her sharp intellect, she
Chapter 842 Chapter 841: “Is that why you enrolled at Ublento Medical University—to reclaim it?” Milton inquired. It was the most logical explanation. After all, Elliana had already mastered the “Medical Codex” and risen to global fame as Milena. There would be no reason for her to live as an
Chapter 841 Chapter 840: Arthur’s voice carried wonder as he chimed in, “Your mother certainly commanded both healing and poison with equal mastery. I never knew she possessed such a remarkable tome as the ‘Medical Codex.’” He paused, his thoughts turning contemplative. “I’ve heard whispers that Milena is a master
Chapter 840 Chapter 839: Arthur felt the sting of paternal inadequacy pierce his heart. He had sworn countless oaths that if fate ever returned his daughter to him, he would transform her into the world’s most cherished girl. Instead, her first day home found him empty-handed and burdened with weighty
Chapter 839 Chapter 838: The same question had plagued Elliana’s thoughts. The siblings found themselves at an impasse and turned toward Arthur for guidance. Arthur continued his study of the bracelet, turning it slowly in his palm. After an extended silence, he spoke with measured analysis. “This piece appears remarkably
Chapter 838 Chapter 837: The bracelets took the form of serpents—one feminine, one masculine—their bodies adorned with patterns so intricate that they seemed to whisper secrets from forgotten ages. Elliana cradled the bracelets in her palm and turned toward Arthur and Milton. “Dad, Milton, have you ever laid eyes on
Chapter 837 Chapter 836: Arthur absorbed every syllable without interruption, his expression growing darker with each revelation. By the time she finished, his face had transformed into something resembling a gathering storm. After years of tireless searching, he had finally reunited with his daughter, believing they could finally be a
Chapter 836 Chapter 835: Arthur’s confidence was unshakable. “That’s out of the question. I trust my instincts, and I trust you. You take after me in more ways than one. You’re just as sharp and capable. Honestly, if you take the reins, I wouldn’t be surprised if you end up
Chapter 835 Chapter 834: His smile deepened, eyes softening. “We were over the moon. That same day, we started thinking about names. After a lot of back-and-forth, we decided on Elliana, a name associated with positivity, grace, and brilliance. We hoped you’d grow with endless love p> Elliana listened quietly,
Chapter 834 Chapter 833: The father and daughter held each other’s gaze for a long, suspended moment. Arthur saw the spark of excitement in her eyes, tempered by the hesitance and resistance she carried toward the idea of a father. Her quietness wounded him, as it was the embodiment of
Chapter 833 Chapter 832: The elevator doors parted like theater curtains, and Milton escorted Elliana into the corridor beyond. A towering, distinguished figure awaited their arrival. His refined, aristocratic features wore an expression of raw anticipation and barely contained longing. It was Arthur. He had maintained this post since receiving
Chapter 832 Chapter 831: A slow, knowing smile bloomed across Elliana’s features. She offered no words. She harbored no intention of revealing her identity as Death Thorn just yet. Milton, entirely oblivious that the very Death Thorn his father so respected sat in the passenger seat, treated the mention as