Chapter 26 Chapter 26: He presented her with a premium VIP card for the restaurant. Rylie politely refused, shaking her head. “That’s really not necessary — but thank you for the gesture p> Her polite decline only seemed to fuel the man’s insistence — he pressed the VIP card into
Chapter 25 Chapter 25: Rylie confirmed it with a nod. “That’s right. Fernridge — a little village out on the fringes of Crolens. When I get the chance, I’ll try to find them p> Brad’s fingertips drummed a slow rhythm against the table, his eyes distant. “Funny how life works.
Chapter 24 Chapter 24: His voice was cold as he laid the blame. “Excuses won’t change anything. That serum — Nexo-7 — was Rylie’s achievement from the start, and you claimed all the credit while misleading everyone p> Stacey couldn’t bring herself to face the truth in his words. Rather
Chapter 23 Chapter 23: Brad showed no interest in further debate. He turned toward Rylie. “Back at school, you rescued Felix after a pneumothorax. Recent tests uncovered some complications. Would you be willing to examine him p> Felix’s face drifted through Rylie’s memory — faintly familiar, but not enough for
Chapter 22 Chapter 22: Brad’s support rattled Stacey, who saw her social position beginning to crumble. Standing suddenly at risk, tears welled in her eyes, her voice trembling with fury. “Rylie, why are you making up stories? Are you trying to destroy everything I’ve worked for?” As she wobbled, Leland
Chapter 21 Chapter 21: A laugh bubbled from Rylie. “No need to rush then. The serum you’re holding is a fake p> The room shifted, every face changing. Vivian’s expression soured. “Rylie, my student put in the work for these results. On what basis do you claim the serum’s a
Chapter 20 Chapter 20: Stacey was overwhelmed by regret. She never imagined that the formula Rylie had effortlessly created could be so precious. Back then, determined to outdo Rylie in everything, she let her pride override reason, thinking that she could definitely produce what that “idiot” Rylie could make, and
Chapter 19 Chapter 19: “This research holds the key to my surgery,” Brad explained earnestly. “My career cannot be compromised by medical limitations. I’m certain you grasp the gravity of that, Miss Kirk p> Recalling her dark, confined sessions treating Brad, Rylie vividly remembered the countless scars marking his skin
Chapter 18 Chapter 18: Brock smiled ominously. “The general mentioned your family’s stock has been teetering lately. If you’d prefer swift ruin, he can arrange that by evening p> In all of Crolens, Fred couldn’t recall another influential family besides the Morgan family who had a high-ranking general. His eyes
Chapter 17 Chapter 17: Realizing that he had been misled, the principal coughed awkwardly. “It’s clear now. Rylie earned her perfect score honestly. We owe her an apology and a cleared reputation p> “Those who’ve wronged Rylie should apologize openly,” the dean added. Immediately switching tone, Stacey exclaimed with forced
Chapter 16 Chapter 16: Meeting Stacey’s gaze, Rylie raised an eyebrow provocatively. “You’re not backing out now, are you p> A sudden unease twisted within Stacey, as though Rylie had become an unreadable stranger. Still, she answered softly, “If that’s what it takes to reassure you, I’m fine going through
Chapter 15 Chapter 15: “Rylie, you’re still lying when the evidence is right there? You’re always at the bottom, and Stacey’s the one who’s done your work for years. All you do is slack off at home, and now we’re supposed to believe you miraculously came first? Isn’t your motive
Chapter 14 Chapter 14: Fred gave a smug chuckle. “Looks like you owe me, Rylie. A deal’s a deal p> But Rylie’s eyes didn’t budge from the top of the list. “Why don’t you check the first part of this list p> Fred scoffed in disbelief. “Still clinging to your
Chapter 13 Chapter 13: Warmth surged through Fred at her words. Where doubt about Stacey’s status as an adopted daughter had once held him back, now certainty about her place in the Kirk family erased all hesitation. For the first time, he saw her as the perfect partner. Taking Stacey’s
Chapter 12 Chapter 12: “How could you strike her!” shouted Fred, face flushed with fury. He lunged at Rylie, only to have his wrist snatched and flung aside with ease. Rylie’s foot swept out, catching him just right so that both Fred and Stacey dropped to their knees before her.
Chapter 11 Chapter 11: With a sharp motion, Stacey pulled away from Fred and darted toward Rylie. Worry and innocence warred across her features as she exclaimed, “Rylie, please don’t get the wrong idea! There’s nothing between me and Mr. Dury p> Instead of backing off, Stacey tried to catch
Chapter 10 Chapter 10: Rylie scribbled a brief prescription, handing it to the woman with a reassuring nod. “You’re only dealing with some swollen lymph nodes from a common cold. Take these anti-inflammatories for a few days. If it were really a tumor, your lymph nodes would be hard, much
Chapter 9 Chapter 9: Never before had Brad met a doctor who radiated such composure and fearless resolve, especially one of Rylie’s age. Silence stretched between them before he finally said, “Alright, let’s see what happens p> A sense of trust took root — his grandfather would not have let
Chapter 8 Chapter 8: Rylie shot the officer a glare and said, “You waste precious time while Mr. Morgan’s life hangs by a thread! Will you answer for it if he dies p> Reluctance was written all over their faces as the two officers guided her into the patrol car
Chapter 7 Chapter 7: Rylie couldn’t help thinking that the Kirk family had lost touch with reality. She slipped past Leland, making her way toward the pharmacy entrance, only for him to step in front of her and block her path. A firm grip on her arm stopped her progress